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Pockettu: Fox
Bear
Jackal
Cougar
Jaguar
Skunk
Why should Corrupter accept them? : Because they'll never stop bothering him otherwise? More seriously, these guys are the followers of the demi you approved! They're willing to prove themselves however!
Petiton:

It's a motley crew of smaller-than-usual pockettu than hang around the base of the tree. Their limbs are interlocked - a tail curls around an ankle here, hands are held there, fingers linked or plait tugged lightly by a small hand. But all their eyes are fixtated on the tree, varied in shades but secure in direction. Eventually one of them steps forward on rat-like legs, carefully dislodging the limbs attached to his own. His ears swivel, as if listening to something, even though the air is still and silent with a heavy presence. One by one, the others step forward too, standing alone - except for the two twins, who don't stop holding hands until prompted by Cougar, who eyes them with his pale irises.

As one, they kneel, exposing their throats to the Corrupter, and speak - despite the variation in voices, they manage to be suprisingly coherent as a whole.

"We come to serve you."

Then they stand, and each takes a turn coming forward, explaining themselves.

The youngest is decked in monochrome and spines. Gills line his ribs, and fins flare and ripple with his emotions. His purple eyes are bright with fervor as he speaks.

"I'm Skunk. My spines are poisonononous-" He trips over the word a little. " - and I'm most dangerous in the water but I'm okay on land too. My strengths are speed and poison, but my weaknesses are strength and reach. I'm also good at deception because I'm small and cute. I was the last to join our pack."

Next up is the tallest, a boy half-covered in fur and who's dark skin has an uncanny shine to it. His golden eyes are half-lidded, but his gaze is sharp.

"I'm Bear. " His words are clipped, short. " I'm strong. Fur and Skin are tough. I'm tall. I'm slow and intimidating. " His eyes slide to Skunk before going back to the Corrupter. "I generally protect Skunk. I was the second-last to join our pack."

Next are the twins, who come forward together and jostle for position. "I'm Fox. I'm Jackal." They say in turn, and then speak together. "We're good hand-to-hand fighters because we have teeth and claws and pawpads. We can climb high and run fast. We're too dependent on each other and don't do well seperately. We were the fourth."

Next comes Jaguar. Shadows flicker around him constantly. His own shadow wavers, and his pitch-black eyes are pupiless behind his delicate eyelashes, but the weight of his stare is heavy. "I'm Jaguar." His voice is smooth, like velvet, and far deeper than you expect. "I control shadows. I'm better at ranged combat then I am at hand to hand. I can be silent and unseen. I am better at sneaking then direct combat. I was the third."

Finally comes the defacto leader of the group. Delicately-limbed and perhaps the strangest of them all, this almost rat-like creature has eyes that swirl like space, stars and comets and planets all reflected in milk-white eyes. "I am Cougar. I was the second, and the first of the Lost. I can take away pain and inflict it on enemies, as well as being able to warp small distances. I generally act as the medic, as my bones are delicate and unsuited to fighting."

There's a pause, and he speaks again.

"We come to serve you if you'll allow it. We are corrupted, each and every one of us, and more than anything we wish to spread that corruption. We can prove ourselves however you wish."

Each of the boys had different reactions to Corrupter's interaction. Jaguar flicked his long, flopped ears and smiled at the God, eyes crinkling at the sides. Bear stood stock still until he moved, and then he ran a hand through his dreadlocks, making sure they were clean. Fox and Jackal giggle, combing fingers through each others hair afterwards to smooth it down. Skunk grins like a child, teeth bright and sharp like a shark's dentition. As for Cougar....

Cougar froze up initially before carefully, gently hugging the God back, a single tear escaping him. Finally perhaps, they had found a place to call home. As he pulled back from the hug, the other boys gather around Cougar, jostling for posistion as they listen to the Corrupter's words. They nod - not in unison but in different speeds and levels of enthusiasm. The cacophony of words that comes next is a little disparate, but the meaning is clear.

"Yes."
"Sure sure sure!" "Yes yes yes!"
"Your tongue is cool and so are you and I think if you follow her the Mastermind must be great too!"
"Till the end."

And then finally, cougar speaks again.

"We would be honoured."

After the group of boys sounded their ascent, Corrupter started to hunker down into a sphinx like seating. His lips pulled into a smile and he murmured softly. "It is good to hear your kind agreement. I look forwards to see you all around my domain. If any of you wish aid in ascending, you merely need speak my name." He stated to the group, then blinked and lifted his head as the hovering presence he had assumed was on it's way to Masterminds city simply landed.

Drawing himself up stiffely, Corrupter's head kilted to one side and the cursed god stared at Pandion with a perplexed gaze. His left paw raked over the ground in front of him and the tip of his tail twitched while the other bowed and explained himself. "Your talents are impressive, and useful I'd wager. But do you not think you'd be happier in Masterminds favor?"

Corrupter dropped his gaze down to look at the group of cursed he had just accepted into his service. Considering their small faces, he actually looked contemplative rather then playful for the first time. Slowly he returned his gaze to Pan after hearing the awkward admission of being 'liked'. Corrupter tilted his head nearly completely to the side in a owl like gesture. His yellow and green eyes blinking at the winged boy. "I think that you and I need time to speak. I shall await for you aloft my tree's peak." He stated to Pan before turning and with a bounce, disappeared into his tree.

Creeping out from the woodwork, Corrupter approach's Malus with a happy little chuckle in his throat. "My sweet little Malus. Always have you been like a son to me. Your pledge is not truly necessary though to hear it fills me with glee. Be welcome within my followers and home, as it always has been,you shall never be alone"

Pockettu: Rend
Why should Corrupter accept them? : Rend isn't sure about just why the uncursed hate her so much, but she agrees that things might be better if there were more like herself.
Petiton: "I'm not usually one for Gods. My father is a General and I don't like the violent aspect of being Cursed. I don't understand why most of our kind think that the only option is to hurt people... " the small girl began, and then shook her head sweetly. "I met a little centaur that told me there was an alternative, and I've come to see if it's true."

Despite the war keeping his attention, Corrupters ears burned at the sound of the pleas of those wishing to be claimed by him. The Cursed God pulled himself out of the very wood of his tree, and shaking himself he peered at the ones that had gotten his attention.

He approached Travus first and with a soft chuckle he leaned down to simply headbutt the corrupted playfully. "Silly little Travus. Your decision has been long in coming. But your acceptance here was garented, for here you are belonging."

He turned next to Rend and tilted his head as he prowled around her. His paw lifted to gently paw at the female before he nodded slightly. "I understand your feeling and your confusion. Not every cursed finds joy in abusin'. I hope what you seek you can find here within my tree. Have you any more questions you may speek with me." He murmured to the girl before moving on to Angie.

Corrupter looked Angie over for a moment then nodded his head at her. "It is true that care here you will find. You are one of my creatures, like a daughter of mine. Be welcomed here and make your home, know that from now on you shall not be alone." He rhymed softly to her before leaning down to give her a little nuzzle.

Gilroy had Corrupter looking at him for a few moments. In a typical cat like manner he reached out to pat at the ball attached to the chain about him. After his second little pat he seemed to shake himself to refocus on the gloomy appearing male. "Normally I would urge my dedicates to consider first following Mastermind. Yet I send you have thought hard on your choice and have made up your mind. I will accept you to become a follower of mine. I hope that you will enjoy socializeing here with your kind." He said solumnly to the other.

Finally he looked at Clara and with a faintly amused expression he sat himself down in front of her. "I would not say that assertive you are not. You have spoken quite clearly on this spot. Your desire for love and to be a part of us all. Accepting you as one of mine is not a hard call." He stated before leaning down towards Clara, with a soft little purr, he stretched out his neck to place a soft quick kiss on her cheek.

Sitting back up, Corrupter waved his paw at the group. "Normally I would delight to linger and chat. But there is a war going on and I must watch Masterminds Back. Please, make yourselves at home, useful, or rest. I trust you will make the choices for yourselves that are the best." He rhymed before turning and hopping off the tree limb to vanish into the leaves below.

With Corrupter thoroughly wrapped up in the events of the War, he knew he could not make the trip back to accept followers. However, considering how special the two dedicates were, he was not about to keep them waiting. With a grumble and a huff, Naturrioc flopped his way down the tree to where Mocha and Macchiato were gathered. Flipping his hair out of his face he eyed the two with a narrowed gaze, but kept his voice polite. "Father wishes to say he's sorry he can't come to welcome you as his followers. Your both special to him." Notu actually rolled his eyes as he spoke that. "and he hopes that you both stay safe during this dangerous time."