How Hard it is to Love Those Old Ghosts {Ird}

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About


The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
-- John Muir

Irdlirvirisissong
-Neither male nor female, identified by "it"
-Build and size of a springbok (Around size 3)
-Antlers of a Chital also known as an Axis deer
-More of an empty vessel or shell than an actual being
-Part of earth elements & flesh & blood
-build is like a springbok
-antlers are those of a chital
-illogical fear of leaving crying idol/pond
-Posses a length of string with a blue stone on it. The stone looks like it's made out of water as it swirls about but keeps its shape. Given to him by Junalia, wears it constantly around its neck and will never be seen without it. Necklace also holds a orange/buff feather from Akhenton and a few blue feathers from Kettu.
-If you see him at the twins he is ooc, I'm trying to get his pelt but acting like how he probably would. Please cast the devout pelt on him, my timing sucks ;;


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first track...?

first track...? Smiling interesting character...
"Common sense is not so common." -Voltaire
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I'm sitting next to him now,

I'm sitting next to him now, he's very polite c:
Track? Smiling

Love the introduction to

Love the introduction to this, and the character design oooohhh!
Of Monsters and Men is the only band of which I like every song Eye
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He seems to be a gentle Stag

He seems to be a gentle Stag Smiling
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Tracking ♥

Tracking ♥
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Deeruniverse: Yep!

Deeruniverse: Yep! Thanks-you.

Spooki: Thank-you, it enjoyed your company

Gamma: Thank-you, Meadow did a wonderful job. Of Monsters and Men is a really great band, I have a few favorites by them but all are well liked.

Flyleaf: He is! It really liked being with flyleaf today, that was the most interaction its had for awhile.

Waning-sun: You found us! Thank-you!
Oh, I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world.
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track!

track!

Zalika is enjoying the

Zalika is enjoying the company after days without interaction. Send my thanks to it. Smiling

~Secret track
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Ird hasn't had much

Ird hasn't had much interaction either, it enjoyed the company thoroughly. It hopes she'll be back!
Oh, I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world.
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tracking this ;3;

tracking this ;3;
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: D

: D
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<3333
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That's a great band, Of

That's a great band, Of Monsters and Men! ^-^ Right now, Ird is sitting with Spartak and Kio. Smiling
"Common sense is not so common." -Voltaire
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Hi , my Friend

Hi , my Friend Smiling
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HNNNNNN

HNNNNNN
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MRRRRRRRRR

MRRRRRRRRR
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Really, really enjoy this

Really, really enjoy this character, and so does my fawn. ♥

PS - now that Ird's a mini, you might want to try changing the name of the pond file. That'll allow Ird to go into the pond without losing his set! The process is described in the very last comment.
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It loves her.

It loves her. <3 She is the only one that's come back to visit after the first meeting.

That's very interesting! I'll check that out tomorrow.
Oh, I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world.
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I tried casting on him the

I tried casting on him the white pelt several times but you must have been clicked off sccreen or something. Jun loves him!
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Trackin dis

Trackin dis
~Poppy~
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@Junalia: Yeah, I was in the

@Junalia: Yeah, I was in the shower. Ird is really fond of her company.

@Poppy: Hey there!
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I need to RP with this guy

I need to RP with this guy sometime; he's precious.



Just need my muse to cooperate with me.
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You should! I love rp'ing

You should! I love rp'ing with Ird, he is so sweet!

Come here muse, we won't hurt you. I can give you cookies. Wait.. do you even have a mouth?
Oh, I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world.
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Ohhh. Who met Ird...Akhen

Ohhh. Who met Ird...Akhen did. I'm sure he'd...well I'll make him talk to the poor thing if he doesn't want to. Would you be up for an RP between them?
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Sure! I got to warn you

Sure! I got to warn you though; Ird is probably going to be hyper and excited or he may be peevish and a bit snippy. It's hard to tell with it. If Akhen doesn't talk, well Ird will probably talk enough for both.
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For Christmas, Junalia gives

For Christmas, Junalia gives to Ird a length of string with a blue stone on it. The stone looks like it's made out of water as it swirls about but keeps it's shape. That way he always has a piece of the pond with him! Merry Christmas!
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"Oh! Is a that for me? Oh!

"Oh! Is a that for me? Oh! Ird tinks it's beautiful Ju! Oh, it looks like a bit a water! Ju, you pretty blue, Thank-you bebbe! Ird will wear always."

Aww, that is so cute! Thank-you so much, this was really thoughtful! You just made both of our days! Merry Christmas!
Oh, I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world.
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Aha, it's all good(Zash is

Aha, it's all good(Zash is the same way mood wise). Not sure what Akhen'll do, but there's a good chance he'll talk since Ird's something of an interesting little guy. ^^
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Ird will do what ever Ird's

Ird will do what ever Ird's going to do I guess... it's even more unpredictable then Lil is lol. What ever happens it will certainly be interesting!
Oh, I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world.
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I'll come up with a start

I'll come up with a start here in a few. Akhen's moody because of sniffles and he is not a snow fan. So this'll be fun. lol
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Oh goodness! This will indeed

Oh goodness! This will indeed be fun! (;
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Was going to start this

Was going to start this earlier but ran out of time.





Akhenaton shivered and tried to retract his head farther into his fluff. It didn't matter how much fluff he had, he was still horribly cold. It didn't help that he was standing in a few inches of the freezing pond water, surrounded by muddy slush that had once been a good foot or so of snow. He shifted, twitching his wings as he reached down to take another sip of water. He wished in that moment that he didn't need to drink so much water all the time, that he could just burrow away for the winter months and sleep out the cold.

He shook his head, half to get away the droplets of water that soaked into his fur and half to chase away such stupid wishes. This was now and this was the hand he was given. He'd just have to deal with it. Taking a few more quick sips, the owl stag trotted his way onto the bank and took a few moments to preen his feathers and steal a few weak rays of sunlight that filtered down through the trees. He barely felt any of it from the cold he was suffering from, but he hoped he would. He desperately wanted to feel the warmth of the sun.
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Every single shred of

Every single shred of concentration was focused on the little lumpy looking frog hidden halfway under a log. Ird wanted that frog, wanted to see it, touch it and talk to it. Tapping at the thing with a hoof only made it retreat deeper and the being had to stop for it didn't want to hurt it. Beckoning to the frog didn't work either. Neither did singing, nor inviting it to dance. With no other option available the springbok began trying to dig the newly thawed soil out from under it. Frustration stretched across the features and annoyed squeaks popped their way out of the mouth. This went on for a few more minutes until the frog tired of being prodded and launched itself at the idol spirit, who immediately shrieked and fell over.

It sat there in the mud, unhappy that the frog had left. With a huff it glanced around the pond expecting it to be just as empty as it usually was. But wait, what was that thing drinking water over there? Curiosity took over sadness on the face as it crept closer to the other, slinking low to avoid attention. It skittered behind the big bird thing as it climbed to the bank. Puzzled Ird watched the bird stag nibble its self. Why do that? Unable to keep secret much longer it popped up and closed the distance between them. "Is you a bird? Yous very fluffy, Ird wishes Ird could be so fluffy and majesik. You have hooves? What you do'n? Youse nibbling self. I'm Ird." It paused for breath and countinued. "Ird seen you fore ya know? Up by the crying stone. You don look very happiny. You cold or what? Ird don't - doesn't get cold."

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Yep, Ird has decided to be talkative.
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Alarm had shot through him at

Alarm had shot through him at first when the little creature actually spoke up. He recognized the little thing-Ird- from the few times he had sat around with it, and thought nothing of it when he made note of the little green thing sneaking around. He had thought it'd just settle down near the pond or something...not actually...talk... so Akhen could only blink and stare at it, caught halfway through preening a wing feather. Tufted ears perked toward the voice as he fought to keep up with all the questions and statements, his expression narrowing in thought for a moment or two before he decided to answer to the last one.
"Yes, I get cold..." He trailed off for a moment, tucking his wing back into place at his side, "You're lucky that you don't feel it."


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Heehee, it's so cute. I have a critter kind of close to him...it, but s/he doesn't really speak. Just coos and doesn't know a thing about personal space. Don't play her much. She's sort of a fun character.
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It thought it had startled

It thought it had startled the other but then again the bird thing was still trying to nibble himself. Maybe bird was confused? It leaned forwards intently, eye sockets fixed on the bird's beak thing and the words coming out. Yes... get .. cold It nodded enthusiastically at that statement. The movement of the wing caught its attention immediately making Ird wonder just how big those must be. Did bird fly? Would Ird like to fly if it could? It didn't know. Hmmm. Lucky you don't fell it What? "Why is Ird lucky? Mebbe Ird might not like it if Ird could feel it but Ird would like to feel it, ya know? Ird can't get warm, hungry or thirsty. Ird can't taste but Ird still would like to know what things taste like. Even the bad things. Mebbe that white snow stuff an cold is good but Ird'll never know right?"

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It is! Ird doesn't really get personal space either, maybe they could met one day? Fun characters are the best.
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Akhen felt himself grimacing

Akhen felt himself grimacing when he realized how the creature would take that. It was like his daughter- wanting what they couldn't have. "I...I suppose not." he muttered back, not quite sure of everything Ird said. It talked so fast he really couldn't afford to get sidetracked by his own thoughts...not that...he really got sidetracked. No of course not.
"But at least you can focus on just having fun, right?" he added with a weak smile.

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Maybe! That'd be really cute. They look a lot alike in game. Here she is.
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It nodded happily.

It nodded happily. "[=yellow]Ird makes do with Ird got though. There are things Ird wouldn't what anyways, hunger is bad when there's no food to eat. And cold does kill things sometime. Good with bad sos Ird is okay with not tasting and what not.[/colo]" It squeaked when the word fun came up. "Oh yes! Ird do like fun!" The being jumped and pranced about the bird before sobering slightly. "Tis not ahways fun though. No one stays past a day wid Ird. Gets lonely no madder wat. But there are others that come so Ird guess Ird is lucky for that."

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They would get along great! She has a very interesting concept, the walking garden. That would look amazing in real life! Can you imagine?
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It would! I've been trying to

It would! I've been trying to draw her for a while now, but I just don't have the skills for it yet. Totally have to bring her in sometime when Ird's there.



"That's okay...you're never alone for long, right?" Akhen commented softly, glancing down at the strange little hopping thing. Ird certainly had a lot of energy. Such an excitable little thing...he shifted his weight and flicked his wings, horribly aware of the cold and his growing frustration with it. "Sometimes its a nice thing to meet new faces."
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It focused on its little

It focused on its little hooves somewhat sadly. "Sometimes Ird is alone for days. Once even a week." It shrugged and its sockets flickered back up to the bird's face. "Tis certainly nice to meet new, like you though." It hopped closer and flopped down a little bit away. "Youse still cold hmm? Maybe Ird could help wid that if youse want hmm?"

That will be a great interaction!
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"If you're ever alone and you

"If you're ever alone and you want company you can come find me...I live at the Playground rocks..." it took him a moment or two to catch up, switching topics, "Help how?"
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"NO. No, no, no Ird not

"NO. No, no, no Ird not leaving p-pond. Ird c-can't .... its s-scared. I-ird's fault no one come back. Ird is bad seed." It shook sockets pointed towards the ground. If it left, it felt that something bad would happen. Like the ground would fall out from under its hooves and there would be a long, long fall. The bird's next words quickly snapped its attention again. In a second the fear was gone and it was on its feet looking for the best place. "Ird can help wid that! Here hold a sec..." It circled the bird before exclaiming "There!" And with that It launched forward skidding to a stop pressed against the bird's side. The idol spirit quickly kicked up its heat, increasing its unusually warm body into something like an electric blanket.
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Akhen felt himself pity the

Akhen felt himself pity the little thing. Thinking it was bad, reminded him of someone who felt the same. He watched Ird circle around him with his eyes, feeling somewhat amused. What could the little thing do that would make him warmer, exactly? If he felt no cold...what- he snorted, wings flaring slightly in surprise at the creature launching itself into his side. Akhenaton quickly settled when he felt an onslaught of warmth radiate from the small creature. No wonder it didn't feel cold. No cold could get through its defenses. He wasn't quite sure what to do. Part of him wanted to immediately plop down and relax- despite the fact that he'd squish the little creature and...there was slush there on the ground. Slush.
"T-thank you, Ird..." he murmured, reaching down to nuzzle the top of its head. "How do you keep so warm...?"
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It popped and clicked

It popped and clicked snuggling closer to the bird. "Welcome, Ird like help." Ird peeped happily like a baby bird at the nuzzle. It liked this stranger, Yes! A confused expression crossed its face at the question posed. "Why Ird no know! Ird never thought about that!" Confusion turned into disbelief. "What if Ird is magic? Ird did come out of the crying stone after all..."
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Akhen kept his head low to

Akhen kept his head low to listen to Ird, trying hard to not be distracted by the warmth the little creature gave off. "Maybe you are, Ird," he murmured, "Maybe you are magic. The Forest works in odd ways."
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"Certainly does! Even the

"Certainly does! Even the spirits are different here, more alive ya know?" It fell silent gazing out across the pond. A nod. "What's your name bird, Ird like know."
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"Yes," he agreed, only to

"Yes," he agreed, only to realize the creature had asked of his name. He blinked, ears twitching as he tried to keep up, "You can call me Akhen, Ird."
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"Akhen....what name mean?

"Akhen....what name mean? It's not, not- oh whatsit we speaking- engel -English tis it?" It pressed closer, trying as it always did to get as close as possible. It rested its little head on the ground noting the forming pool of blood and chuffed at it. "Akhen? Ird didn't tell you Ird's real full name. Ird should though, so Ird is gonna." It took a deep breath undeniably nervous before spitting the name out. "Name is Irdlirvirisissong."
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Akhen just stared at them,

Akhen just stared at them, trying to register the full extent of their name. He couldn't figure it out past Ird. What language was that? And people called his tongue difficult! "And...my full name is Akhenaton." No secrets right? "How do you even...pronounce your name?"
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(I actually have no real clue

(I actually have no real clue how to pronounce its name, I've looked it up but no one has said how it's pronounced so I'm just going to wing it)

"Ird - lir - vir - is - e -song, Irdlirvirisissong." It carefully produced, knowing that Akhen probably still couldn't make heads nor tails of it. Most couldn't. "Just call me Ird Akhen - Akhenaton. Tis easier ya?"
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(Ahaha, that's what I do with

(Ahaha, that's what I do with Akhen's real name. It's Ikui, but I have don't know how to pronounce it, so I just sort of pronounce it like an American because...it's all I got.)

"Ird-lir-vir-is-e-song." he repeated, an amused and perplexed expression on his face, "Yes...I'll just stick with Ird. That is much easier to understand..." He did try and managed to repeat it once, though, right? That counted for something.
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