--She paws fiercely [Roxanne] and charges into the fray--

Disclaimer This bio contains mature language; view at your own discretion. Roxanne is in-character 99% of the time. Her actions and thoughts do not represent the thoughts of myself, her player. If you have any questions or concerns about her behavior, you may ask me here or through my msn/email, animalwolfgirl @ hotmail.com.

Do you give the horse her strength or clothe her neck with a flowing mane?
Do you make her leap like a locust, striking terror with her proud snorting?
She paws fiercely, rejoicing in her strength, and charges into the fray.
She laughs at fear, afraid of nothing; she does not shy away from the sword.
The quiver rattles against her side, along with the flashing spear and lance.
In frenzied excitement she eats up the ground; she cannot stand still when the trumpet sounds.
~Book of Job, Chapter 39 versuses 19-24

People expect too much.
They expected me to run but only where they wanted, where they ordered me to be.
I thought I would get to have a family, a child with the one I loved.
Somewhere safe, away from bombs or bullets; grass instead of bloody mud under my hooves.
I guess I expected too much.

writing by Terabetha <3

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Well I'll be....Wes..

After getting a drink from the pond, decided to return to the Ruins. Has not been at her normal spot in a while, but felt drawn to it. Once there, she noticed that candles have been placed right where she normally sits...bummer. Some what irked by this, but managed to find a spot without candles where she could rest. Tried to relax in order to get her mind off certain events, and eventually dozed off.
Woke up later to find herself..peacocked. Very annoyed by this, and got up to see who the culprit was. Instantly stunned to see who was fast asleep beside her; Westley. Could hardly believe her eyes, so sniffed him to see if she was still dreaming. Was proven real when his scent reached her nostrils, and his body very much solid when she gently prodded him with her muzzle. Inwardly overjoyed to see her good friend again, though the only sign of it was a small smile. Settled back down next to him, cuddling up with him in an attempt to escape the chilly air. Didn't even mind the fact that she had been peacocked by him.

*Mental-89% | ~Physical-100%
Conflicted emotions
Completely shocked, overjoyed, can hardly believe her eyes

Basics

Name: Roxanne
Nicknames: Rox, Roxy
Identity: [x]
Gender: Antlered Doe
Orientation: Heterosexual
Age: 5 years
Species: TEF Deer/Thoroughbred horse
Size: #17
Voice: Stella (Wanda Sykes); has a bit of a Southern/country accent
Speaks in SaddleBrown
Dark real deer pelt, real deer mask (has a real deer muzzle), fan antlers
Built more slender than a horse, but stockier than a doe. Fur on neck is longer than the rest of the fur on her body, besides her butt floof/fluffy deer tail. Both represent where her mane and tail were before.

Roxanne is a hard individual to figure out, unless you've known her long enough. Past traumas have mentally scarred her for life, forcing her into her secluded mind with her ever painful memories. Before, she was solitary, always sitting on her spot at the Ruins, remembering. That is, until she had made friends, who she was able to socialize with and form bonds. To her dismay, those first friends have mysteriously disappeared at least a year ago, followed by others. However, more bonds have formed, and so now she's more desperate than ever to keep them here, afraid they'll disappear along with all the others that were close to her heart. Normally, she finds fights/drama events amusing and entertaining, though if a loved one gets involved, that smirk turns upside-down; nothing is funny anymore.
The antlered doe didn't use to have this persona. Before the events that led up to her death, she was a warm-hearted, care-free equine, with the occasional snide and sarcastic remarks here and there. But when she was thrown into the war, she finally saw the funny side of it all; nothing is that care-free. The war completely changed her outlook, and has never viewed anything the same way again. Though, after being in the forest for over a couple years and making many friends, she simply wants to find peace, delving into her own thoughts more frequently, braving her own mind by reliving those horrid moments, testing herself to see if she can handle it. After verbally expressing it to two of her closest friends, she has found it easier to deal with, though her memories still haunt her, and she is still anxious and paranoid about them coming alive again.

History

Roxanne was born in the South, in the state of Georgia. She was raised by her mother, her sire, a pure Thoroughbred race horse, having been auctioned off before she was born. She didn't even spend a whole year with her mother either. Instead, she was taken away from her when she was only four months old, sold to another stable owner. Young and confused without her mother, she had a hard time coping.
When she reached the age of one, they broke her into the saddle, briddle, and the bit. It wasn't a very easy going training either. When it was time to carry another rider, she hated the feeling of another being on her back. At times she refused to go forward, but her owner was strict and harsh. He lashed her with the wip multiple times, forcing her forward as she tried to escape the pain. But it didn't work, because as they ran around the arena, he kept wipping her as hard and as much as he possibly could. She then decided that she had enough, and threw him from her back by rearing up sharply. Her owner punished her for this by confining her to her stall for two days, having little food.
By this time she was starting to grow bitter, and would knaw on the wood of her stall in aggitation and rebellion against him.
Finally, he auctioned her off a year later in Kentucky, and she moved once again to a new owner. This one was no different. When this stable owner found out about her dislike for carrying other riders, he partnered her with another horse, and their job was to pull a carriage. Roxanne found this job boring, and would start chewing at what straps she could reach on her body just to entertain herself. When her owner found out about this, he put the overcheck reins on her and her partner, forcing their heads up. This angered her, as she wasn't allowed to move her head, causing her neck to cramp up and discomfort in her back. The sixth time they had to do this, she rebeled by kicking the carriage several times, eventually knocking it over.
Again she was taken to another auction in Indiana, as bitter a horse as ever. Every person that came to inspect her, she would lower her ears and glare at them, swishing her tail as if shooing away a pesky fly. However, a 22 year old man and his father came to inspect her, and they didn't retreat like the others did. "She's got spirit..and a hard life," the boy's father said. The boy said nothing, instead he just looked into her hard eyes, with his own soft blue ones. His father threw in a bet for her, and ended up winning.
They took her home, back to their ranch. They had a couple other horses, as well as a chicken coop. She was let out in the pasture, where she could run freely and rest in the fresh air. The next day, the boy came out with a lead rope, and lead her back into the stables. There, he approached her with a bridle and saddle, which she met with lowered ears. However, she let him proceed, and walked forward at his firm, but friendly command. He walked her to a trail head, where she stopped to take in her surroundings. They were surrounded by mountains, the trail itself surrounded by autumn laid trees, leaves falling all around them. With the boy's, William's, command, she started out slow, and then gradually sped up, until they were flying down the trail, millions of colors whirling past them. For once in her life, Roxanne had felt alive.
They stopped by a pond, and William let her graze for a while, while he read a book of his before heading back. This became a thing of their's. Take a run through the woods, and stop at the pond for some relaxation. They would lay underneath the willow trees, William leaning against her back with a book in his hands.
This was also where she met her mate, "Big" Red. She was wary of him at first, her temper sometimes resurfacing, but he wasn't the least bit intimidated. Instead he would relply with a smirk. He knew what she was all about. He was someone who completely understood her. They grew closer, forming a bond with one another, and soon Rox became pregnant.
She spent a good two, peaceful and happy years here...before the war started.
William was called away to serve in the Civil War in 1861, his father having grown ill. Unable to be looked after, Roxanne and Red had to find a new owner, much to their displeasure.
This time, it was an even more drastic change. This time, they were being sold where war raged on and on. She would've been with William still, only his father didn't want him to enlist in the Union Calvary where he would become an easy target on top of a horse. And so, Roxy and Will had to go their separate ways.
She and Red were put in the same regiment, and partook in several battles, two of which she'll never forget, and will haunt her for the rest of her life.
In the year 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg would take place. In the first battle, on July 1, Roxanne suffered a horrible loss. Her owners had no way of knowing she was pregnant at the time, and so, she was taking her foal out onto the battle field. Her and Red ran forward together, but were eventually separated. When she had spotted him again, he was falling to a bullet wound in the head. She was about to go down to him, but a stray bullet caught her in the stomach area, where, inevitably, her womb was. After that, she retreated to the sidelines, where someone eventually led her back to camp.
Her life had grown black. No one left that she cared for. She was alone again, just like when she was taken from her mother ten years ago. She stood, subdued, underneath a juniper tree in the dusk light, the strength drawn out of her. That is, until a familiar face appeared. Her ears perked up and she whinnied at the boy who was walking toward her, a broad smile on his face. Despite his new navy blue, Union uniform, she distinctly remembered him. "How are ya girl?" Will said, patting her head and holding it in his arms. Rox closed her eyes at his embrace, rejoicing in their reunion. Just like old times, he had a book with him, and laid next to her underneath the tree, the setting sun behind them. They fell asleep like that, and spent the morning lazing underneath the tree again before Will was being called off. He hugged her head close and kissed her on the forehead. "I'll see ya Rox." She stood there, watching his form shrink in the distance until he was out of sight. That was the last time she ever saw him.
The third day would be the last she ever saw sunlight. As ususal, the battle raged on, and her rider was killed. Now without a rider, she figured it was time to escape, to get out of that hell hole. However, her keen ears picked up the whistling of a cannon ball through the air, but had no idea where it would land. The last thing she saw was the log in front of her exploding into a million fragments, and faintly felt discomfort in her chest area before everything went black.
At first, when she's spent a few years in The Endless Forest, she isolated herself, not understanding why her familiars weren't here with her. Now that she's opened up more, it may be because she's getting a second chance at life..a life she never had. But not a day goes by, where she doesn't remember those who were close to her heart.

Random Facts

-Has a horse figurine that looks exactly like she use to; brown body, dark brown mane, tail, and legs from the knee down. Doesn't know where it came from (unaware that it came from Iugulare). Keeps it close to her, or stored within the rocks/stones at the Ruins.

-Trots, canters, and gallops like a horse. Not as graceful as a deer. Makes her look more stag-like.

-Goes on frequent runs through the forest, exercising. Mainly goes to the birch to use the stones there as hurdles.

-Has a certain spot at the Ruins that she's designated as 'her spot'. Located on the longest wall there next to the graves. Each of the three graves signifies a loved one she lost in her past life; the one on our right is her foal, the one on our left is her mate, and in the middle are all the caring, affectinate owners she's had.

Behavior

Being a horse in her past life, a few of her instinctual habits carried over.

-Bobbing head: represented by the 'nod yes' emote, sometimes also taunt+nod. Expresses excitement.

-Snorting/blowing nose: shaking head rapidly (after listening). Horses will do this as a sign of contentment, or simply to get something out of their noses.
^That's at any random time. More frequent in a fight, when she's showing irritation.

-Rearing: rear, taunt, nod emotes. Half rearing during play expresses excitement. During a fight it expresses discomfort/anger (rear+taunt).

-Hoof lash: rear+lower antlers. Striking out with her forehooves during a fight. ^Can also be rear+taunt.

-Back legs: bow+surprised. Striking out with her back legs.

-Grazing: bow, nod, shake head no emotes all at once. Will graze more often in the birch.

Relations

Family:
[Hover]

Awentia Adopted daughter, adores, cherishes. Is very protective of her, because even though she's not biological, Rox is afraid of losing yet another child. Awen is the only deer at the moment who Roxy will show her soft side to. Would defend with her life.

Partners (Friends):
Donnovan A close friend. Loves being around the stag, sparring, teasing, and romping in general. Intrigued by what little past he told her of, that they come from the same country, close to the same time period; the only deer she's met so far who comes from her home. Finds herself watching for him in case he makes his appearance. Will leap to his side during a fight in a heartbeat, and would defend with her life if he needed it. Is the second stag/deer who she has spoken of her past to. Because of this, and despite herself, has found herself growing closer to him.
Allison Has grown close to the kind-hearted doe, her timidness reminding her of how her adopted daughter use to be. Will look after the mini doe, shielding her from danger along with the rest of the gang. Is always willing to give advice to her whenever she comes running, though is concerned about all the events she's had to endure as of late.
Veil Doesn't know much about her, but knows that she's a friend. Would eventually like to get to know more.
~~Jade~~ Missing. Was a cherished friend; misses dearly.
~~Westley~~ The only other deer that she told her past to. Was a very close friend. Misses him dearly.
~~Capulet~~ Saw him as a son; doesn't know where he's gone. Misses dearly.
~~Lucille~~ Saw the vixen hybrid as a daughter figure; along with Cap, she doesn't know the where abouts of the crimson doe. Misses dearly.

Aquaintances:
Os (Poseidon) Has met him more than once, though still not fully sure what to make of him. A recent conversation had some flaws that made her flare up toward him, though will remain welcoming if he will still continue to seek her out. Still curious of despite his views.
Syria Curious of the fossa and cervine hybrid, has been approached by more than once. Was there to help watch over Awentia with Roxy. Would like to get to know more.
Johan Curious of, has been approached by him more than once, always with Syria.
Evelys
Artax
Dinamo
Samuel

Curiosities:
Ozzie

Dislikes:
Damian

Please let me know if I forgot someone <3

Art by Others <3

by Yepdeer: x
by KonohaHiiragi: x
by KestrelBlaire: x
by Pepsi: x
by Edmund: x
by Wingeddeer: x x
by Magnanimous: x
by Sleepything: x

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March 30, 2011 - 11:48pm — wingeddeer

Awesome character ^^ I like

Awesome character ^^ I like her attitude!

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March 31, 2011 - 12:11am — Honeyfur

Thank you! ^^ Lol yeah, it

Thank you! ^^ Lol yeah, it should be interesting once I start playing her x]

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March 31, 2011 - 12:12am — HB

tracking

March 31, 2011 - 12:29am — Flyleaf

A little spellspamming is

A little spellspamming is allowed , or not ?? And if it comes from me ?

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Bouncing Fly by Mary13

March 31, 2011 - 12:41am — Honeyfur

@HellsBells: Thank you!

@HellsBells: Thank you! ^^

@flyleaf: Yes, I will allow spell spamming on her from anyone, just so I (and possibly other people) can get a kick out of her reaction xD

"You bet they will >8C"

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March 31, 2011 - 12:45am — wingeddeer

Hmmmm...Phobos has ideas now

Hmmmm...Phobos has ideas now XD

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March 31, 2011 - 2:13am — Abina

(No subject)

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March 31, 2011 - 2:16am — gurgelin

heeheehee &hearts;

heeheehee ♥

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March 31, 2011 - 4:04am — Honeyfur

@Wingeddeer: Hehe I can't

@Wingeddeer: Hehe I can't wait to see them play out. Roxy should be afraid x]

@Abina: Thank you! <3

@gurgelin: Indeed Cx

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March 31, 2011 - 4:08am — uwharrie

LOVE... proceeding with the

LOVE... proceeding with the trackage...

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March 31, 2011 - 5:27am — Honeyfur

Thank you! 8D

Thank you! 8D <3

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April 9, 2011 - 7:55am — Midnightrose

tracking this

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My projekt

April 9, 2011 - 8:08am — Honeyfur

Thanks for the track!

Thanks for the track! <3

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April 9, 2011 - 8:26am — Midnightrose

wanna rp once i've have

wanna rp

once i've have showered

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My projekt

April 9, 2011 - 8:37am — Honeyfur

Sounds great! Do you want to

Sounds great! Do you want to start, or should I?

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April 9, 2011 - 8:44am — Midnightrose

but who shall i

but who shall i take:

Scarlett (Zombi horse, mare)

Evangelina (young doe)

Jude (vampire stag)

Sleipner ( 8- legged Staillion)

Absalon (very large, stag)

and

Zeus (higher than mst stags, stag)

who shall i pick

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My projekt

April 9, 2011 - 8:50am — Honeyfur

Hmm...Zeus? :3

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April 10, 2011 - 11:02am — Midnightrose

ok. Zeus was sittig in a

ok.

Zeus was sittig in a fower pad and was piking up flowers in his antlers when he saw a shadow. ''whos there'' he said

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My projekt

April 16, 2011 - 6:27am — Honeyfur

(ffff totally forgot about

(ffff totally forgot about this :C)

It was a calm and peaceful day in the forest, one that a brown doe could certainly live with. Some roaring stags had finally shut their traps, leaving a ringing sensation as an after shock in her ears. "Damn testosterone filled stags," she grumbled to herself, shaking her head before continuing her walk. Hopefully she wouldn't encounter anymore deer today, especially ones that just had to blare their vocal chords out in her face.

''whos there''

Ah, damn...

Roxanne perked her ears toward the voice, and noticed a stag standing a few feet away. She contemplated on whether she should just walk away and pretend she wasn't there, but she had already been discovered. "Erm, hello?" Roxanne stood still, not really sure what else to do or say toward the stranger.

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April 16, 2011 - 3:20pm — wingeddeer

(hehe,mind If I Rp with her?)

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April 16, 2011 - 4:30pm — Honeyfur

(Not at all! The more the

(Not at all! The more the merrier! 8D)

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April 16, 2011 - 11:03pm — wingeddeer

(shweeet) Phobos trotted

(shweeet)

Phobos trotted along happily through the forest.His spirits had been lifted when an encounter with Moose actually went well.The huge bull moose did'nt chase him off or deny his presence.But he was still concerned for his injuries.
An unfamilar scent stopped him in his tracks and his gaze fell upon a doe not far off.He tilted his head and wandered towards her.

"helllooo"

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April 22, 2011 - 4:05pm — Midnightrose

sorry this got a little late,

sorry this got a little late, have been buzy.

he saw it was a doe and became more calm ''hello'' he said stepping out of the dark. he was big, black and had some beautiful dark blue eyes. he smiled

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My projekt

May 1, 2011 - 4:41pm — wingeddeer

Lol,I believe Phobos tried to

Lol,I believe Phobos tried to annoy her yesterday XD

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May 2, 2011 - 2:03am — Honeyfur

Lol yes, that was very funny!

Lol yes, that was very funny! I was laughing the whole time, though I can't say the same for Roxy. She just thought, "Wtf? Who is this psycho?" xD

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May 2, 2011 - 2:07am — wingeddeer

XD Phob will think of

XD Phob will think of annoying her as a sport..hehe.

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May 6, 2011 - 1:25am — wingeddeer

Ah.That was kinda fun meeting

Ah.That was kinda fun meeting her ^^I like her personality. Lol...Awentia is sure awkward XD I'd have stayed longer but I have to go to a game 0-0.Seee ya!

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May 6, 2011 - 1:38am — Honeyfur

Lol yes, she's fun to play,

Lol yes, she's fun to play, though I'm still getting the hang of it. It took all my self control to not make her laugh when the peacock feathers were cast on her xD

Roxy was feeling a tad awkward there for a moment, but I think she's come to accept Awentia...just a little bit, xD"

Good luck! ^^

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May 6, 2011 - 2:05am — BluedeerLegend18

I was wondering... Dareh is

I was wondering... Dareh is a... quite annoying deer of mine, I was wondering if he would meet Roxanne, I REALLY want to see Roxanne's reaction! LOL!

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I have a Master's degree in Wumbology.

May 6, 2011 - 2:24am — Honeyfur

Pfff lolol that should be

Pfff lolol that should be interesting! xD When do you want to meet up? =]

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May 6, 2011 - 2:31am — BluedeerLegend18

I can't right now because my

I can't right now because my mom is forcing me to do homework. (help me!)

When I get done with homework maybe we can meet up?

Also just to let you know Dareh likes to mimic others so if Rox doesn't like to be mimicked... Dareh better run... lol...

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I have a Master's degree in Wumbology.

May 6, 2011 - 2:55am — Honeyfur

I'm actually about ready to

I'm actually about ready to take a shower and head for bed :x Would tomorrow be good? =]

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May 6, 2011 - 2:55am — BluedeerLegend18

Ok

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I have a Master's degree in Wumbology.

May 7, 2011 - 4:12am — wingeddeer

Yer a 'fraidy cat, aren't ya?

Yer a 'fraidy cat, aren't ya? Afraid them other deer are gonna bite'cha?

LOl that's pretty much it XD
That made me laugh ^^

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May 7, 2011 - 4:34am — BluedeerLegend18

Dareh: *circles Roxanne and

Dareh: *circles Roxanne and starts hopping randomly, then rears at her legs*

Rox: WTF!?

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I have a Master's degree in Wumbology.

May 7, 2011 - 4:42am — Honeyfur

WD: LOL xD Roxy: "Heh, I

WD: LOL xD

Roxy: "Heh, I found myself a sense of humor, yes? x]"

BDL: Rofl that's pretty much how it was! xD

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May 20, 2011 - 12:23am — OkamiLugia

Wanda Sykes = YESSS

Wanda Sykes = YESSS ♥

I love this character concept~

May 20, 2011 - 12:36am — Honeyfur

Lol indeed! She's hilarious

Lol indeed! She's hilarious xD

Thank youuu! <3

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May 28, 2011 - 5:10pm — EternalQueen

Quote:"Call me that and I

Quote:

"Call me that and I barely even know you, you better run."

|'D LOL.
*Runs off to make a Roxanne fan-T-Shirt*

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May 28, 2011 - 5:17pm — bluejay17

Aw, loving Roxy - I mean

Aw, loving Roxy - I mean "Roxanne" - tracking

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The Nest

May 28, 2011 - 9:10pm — Honeyfur

LOL thank you!

LOL thank you! <3

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May 28, 2011 - 9:26pm — bluejay17

Do you mind if we RP with

Do you mind if we RP with this character? I'd like to get to know her more. Unfortunately I'd have to reply tommorrow if this goes ahead, though.

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The Nest

May 28, 2011 - 9:27pm — EternalQueen

:3

:3 <3

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May 28, 2011 - 9:29pm — Honeyfur

I don't mind at all! I need

I don't mind at all! I need to develop her and get to know her more as well anyway ^^

That's fine! Would you like me to start, or did you want to start when you're able to?

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May 30, 2011 - 11:32pm — bluejay17

((Okay! I'm all good to go -

((Okay! I'm all good to go - sorry for the delay ^^' I've been thinking and have come up with an intro, if you don't mind me starting))

Cordis was lying in the shade, contemplating. Her history was a touchy subject yet it was always at the front of her mind.

She heard a noise, like some one speaking, whether to themselves or her she didn't know - she wasn't paying attention. When it finally registered, she looked up, eyes glazed.

"I'm sorry, what did you say?"

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The Nest

June 3, 2011 - 1:08am — wingeddeer

Meep.I would have had Awentia

Meep.I would have had Awentia join in the mini fight (which was quite amusing) But the forest is going bonkers on me 0-0

BUTTFLOOF

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June 6, 2011 - 9:02am — Honeyfur

(Urg, sorry for the late

(Urg, sorry for the late reply! I had finals last week and they had whiped the muse clean out of me. Thankfully I've regained some of it back though! ^^)

"I'm sorry, what did you say?"

"...I said, 'what's up'?"

An eyebrow was cocked as Roxanne looked down at the doe quizziclly. She hoped this wasn't the kind of deer that constantly got lost in their own little world, making it awkward and frustrating for the brown doe as she tried to make casual conversation. Besides, she was bored anyway, and felt like doing something, instead of lazing around all day like usual. Well, hopefully this doe would be a good conversation holder, because Roxy was simply bored to tears...and we wouldn't want it to get awkward around here, right?

WD: LOL, yeah, I'm glad I had logged on with Roxy then xD
I had noticed Awentia, but I can't say the same for Roxy...she was to wrapped up in her own amusement and "play time" xD"

BUTTFLOOF FTW! 8D

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June 6, 2011 - 6:18pm — bluejay17

(Oh, don't worry about it - I

(Oh, don't worry about it - I know what exams can do to you XD)

"Oh, nothing, just...thinking" Cordis let the word drop like a stone.

She stood up and examined the other doe. She had seen the type during her travels. This was the kind of deer that felt the world was "every man for themselves."

She supposed it was true in a sense; of course she used to be like that. But then He came along. Cordis shook her head slightly - sometimes letting others in was the right way forward.

"So, then, how's it going with you?"

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The Nest

June 7, 2011 - 2:10pm — BluedeerLegend18