October 19, 2014 - 10:32am — Mary13
Feel free to track, but this RP is full. 4/4
So umm, I'm really getting into this stuff and I wanted to start my own. The character I'll be playing here is Manda (OOC, you can check his bio for more information) obviously, and this is meant to happen in a really chilly environment ( the Forest is nearing winter and the air is mostly cold, however there is no snow.).
This RP is meant to focus on character communication and conversation mostly ( prepare to get pretty deep, there may be adult themes here.) , but nobody knows what will happen if this actually progresses further than me talking alone huehue.
Under cut.
So umm, I'm really getting into this stuff and I wanted to start my own. The character I'll be playing here is Manda (OOC, you can check his bio for more information) obviously, and this is meant to happen in a really chilly environment ( the Forest is nearing winter and the air is mostly cold, however there is no snow.).
This RP is meant to focus on character communication and conversation mostly ( prepare to get pretty deep, there may be adult themes here.) , but nobody knows what will happen if this actually progresses further than me talking alone huehue.
Rules:
- Use unique stories and have an actual background/certain nature to your character. You don't have to have perfect english and you need not to worry about length, just make sure you write everything that's on your character's mind and don't just describe what your character DOES but what she/he THINKS and what gestures they make.
- No swear words unless absolutely necessary to your character, please.
- ANYONE can join, I don't care if you know Manda or not.
- Remember to be pretty active - I don't want to wait weeks for a reply as it makes continuing it hard for everyone.
- Remember to respect other characters and what they have to say.
- I would prefer if they have to check out their appearance. However, if they don't have one, describe it in the comment before you join.
Ready..set..go.
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The stag was shivering as the wind suddenly changed it's heading. The warm air that usually filled the Forest seemed to escape to the south, fearful of it's sibling that came down from the northern mountains breathing it's cold mist upon the Forest in attempt to take over. The wind kissed the trees harshly, clinging to them like an insect in its master's fur.
The stag was worried about the sudden change in the air. The rut was nearing its end, but it would take time for the other stags to finally calm down and start preparing themselves for winter. The ones who had does beside them were lucky; they had someone to take care of them while their intense hormones cooled down for another year. The stag didn't want to imagine what would happen to the losers of this year's rut - they were alone, their pride and respect had dropped to zero and on top of that, they were most likely injured. They'd have to struggle to survive, as the cold would make it harder for the wounds to close.
On his journey to find solitude from the rut's last fights, he found himself enjoying peace and quiet in the birch forest. It felt different today. Manda didn't come here too often, he didn't like the height of the birches, too far away to eat the leaves and the tree bark tasted horrible. Of course, as soon as winter would be coming he would have to swallow that yucky stuff in order to survive. The tree bark was easily accessible.
The birch forest seemed almost abandoned, if not for the sounds that the birds made. Most of them would follow the escaping warm wind to the south, and it seemed like they were already ready to make the journey. They were as surprised by the sudden change as the stag had been minutes ago. In the distance, the intense sounds of rutting were still noticeable, but the stag was glad that the sounds had quieted down quite a lot during these past few days. Even when the rutting deer had almost lost their minds to instincts, it was necessary. Even if created by lust rather than love, it would mean new fawns in the spring.
The stag eventually sat down by the playground rocks, seeking high ground to stay out of the cold air attacking the flowers. He shivered again as the wind entered his legs - they had always been sensitive to the cold. This would mean he'd be getting frost injuries early this year. Yay.
This month was the worst of the year, but at least there was one joy coming up - Velocity. Even the name alone brought an exciting warmth to the buck's heart. His mood was quickly ruined by the cold wind going through his face, blowing out one of his candles. Quickly he decided to try and bury his face in his thick orange fur, listening to the rut sounds that were nearing their end. It seemed like that in the distance, someone was losing.
Mystic listened as each deer
The female fawn’s curiosity of antlers was odd to him - wondering know a new question - would he grow antlers one day? Looking up at his bald-ish head, hint’s of hair whispering at his future look. Shivering as his brown and white spotted fur touched her freezing cold green one, another smile creeped onto his face at her mention of the gods and her knowledge of so. Happy she had some faith, everyone need something to believe in. Looking at Manda and felt the sting of remorse for crossing a line, obvious in his eyes, but he knew their paths would cross.
Adopting the same understanding that Lucas had for this moment and told Manda goodbye with a simple nod and a smile when he looked back at the group. Turning his attention to Lucas and the new companion, Tia, adding his comment into the tell “Even I can say I’ve been attacked by the surprised visitor,” blushing lightly as she payed attention to him, saying with a sheepishness “I wasn’t paying attention and was deep in thought when I ran into a stag who had just finished a round in the rut.” Shuttering at the memory and the many days of recover. ”Let’s just say I’m much more cautious due to this event.’
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Tia blinked as she imagined
She said cheery, then nodded firmly at Manda. "I promise I won't spook anyone else. I'll just call out as hard as I can. And I can call really, really loud! Wanna hear?"
She nodded towards Lucas again, before looking at Mystic, gasping a bit. "You did get out of there without getting hurt, didn't you?" She asked, concerned for her newest friend. She'd look back towards Manda again, as he didn't sit back down. She slightly puffed her cheeks, before remembering something. "I did see a stag a while ago, I think it was, but it was really, reaaaally far away. And really dark, and cold! I didn't even see a thingy above his head!" She told, shaking her head a bit with a blush. "I didn't really want to say hi- I mean, not like I was afraid! I would have -totally- gone over there if they'd have pretty antlers!"
The orange stag felt a wave
"You need to understand others, you can't expect them to always understand you." The orange stag suddenly remembered her words from their times together back in their home. " "I know. But why would I want to understand them if they have no interest in understanding me?" He had said bitterly, before leaving his wise friend alone. Hah, how selfish it had been of him. She had been right. She had always been.
The words from the past made his heartbeat slow down to normal, and he decided it was time for him to listen and not act like a spoiled little brat who couldn't get what he wanted. "I'm really sorry about my reaction. Adults shouldn't be like that." He smiled a little awkwardly and returned to the group, shielding Mystic and Tia from the wind as much as he could. The fawns didn't deserve to be frozen to death. Not on his watch. The stag knew the fawns weren't his, but he wanted to treat them as if they were his children. All the orphans of the Forest were his children. He nodded as Lucas spoke, thankful for his wise words. The multicolored stag knew just how to speak to fawns. He didn't shield the truth but didn't talk about inappropriate things either.
Mystic's and Tia's stories about their encounters made his body twitch with an uncomfortable fear of the unknown. There were many beings in this Forest who wanted nothing but harm for others, and he felt saddened that a couple of innocent fawns would have to experience their anger in this state. "Not everyone is trustworthy." He said after thinking about how to form the words, "Once you're older, your natural senses will tell you when there's danger lurking nearby. But now, you need somebody to protect you - no, I don't mean that you're not brave." He finished with a smile before Tia could claim otherwise. "But neither of you have antlers or strong bodies yet. You'd be an easy for lunch for certain meanies." He grinned, trying to sound really dramatic. Sometimes it was better to spook the young. They'd have to learn to be careful, would they wander in groups or alone.
Tia's story had made him really curious, and he asked: "Where did you see this stranger?" His ears started to pick up sounds from the Forest almost instantly, as he wondered if this stag was nearby. If that thing decided to attack them, the orange stag would have to defend the fawns alongside with Lucas.
Lucas was silent once again
Tia's words had him snap out of this thoughts, before he couldn't help the twitch at the corner of his lips at the thought. "Well, then they do grow back, if you would like, you can help me decorate them?" He usually didn't wear objects and flowers on his antlers like some deer did, but he wouldn't mind adorning some decoration if the fawn wished to put some on. He glanced up to the orange stag as the small female addressed Manda, ears flicking back slightly. "I am sure he believes you Tia." He chuckled, unsure if yelling out would be a good idea when the other was trying to relax after his little scare when she had first appeared.
He tilted his head at her explanation of a deer she had seen. A deer without a pictogram? That was certainly not something you really saw everyday in the forest. Part of him was glad she had not approached the stranger, but he was going to keep his thoughts to himself for now.
He listened quietly now, as the other stag spoke, relaxing a little now that the four of them were cuddled up and sharing warmth again. This was nice, even the conversation, with its learning tone, wasn't at all heavy or dark like it could have been. As beautiful as this forest was, it had its dark parts and inhabitants. And he only wished that the little ones wouldn't learn that the hard way.
"Hopefully looks are deceiving. And I know they can be."
Mystic listened to every
A deer without a pictograph??? Surprised and perplexed taking a look up at his own - the curved and arched symbols always a comfort to him - yet a creature without one made him curious and cautious. Why would the being not posses a object that all inhabitants of the forest seemed to have? Thoughts of exile or godly being ran through his head but he reminded him self not to judge a book by it’s cover - this creature could be a lost soul. One looking for help. As he turned to his head up to hear Manda’s words he couldn’t help but smile happily - over joyed that he would stay and even offered a lick on his cheek - as a sign of happiness just like he had done earlier.
Nodding understanding Manda’s words - they’re are beings that have dark purposes and he knew that he had to learn to detect the deer. One day. Looking out at the forest as Manda question the girl of the mysterious creature - wondering if he would see a pair of eyes staring back - but only the quiet lullaby’s of the evening forest greeted his senses. Turning his attention to Lucas and smiled at him - coming to the conclusion that he was a very kind and wise deer - he didn’t resist in offering spending his time with the fawns and he waited patiently for his turn. Offering wise and thoughtful advice to anything the three of them suggested or said. Feeling as if he was talking to some wiser being that seem to step into the forest for a stroll - knowing that it was probably just imagination though the young buckling like to keep his mind and heart open.
“Well maybe what she saw wasn’t a deer at all?” Mystic thought out loud - looking back into the forest himself thinking. He didn’t mean that it didn’t look like a dear - but it wasn’t that kind of being or existence at all.
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(( OOC: Is this rp still
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Unfortunately no, CthulhuZuzu
Awww I really liked this rp -
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I'd love to! Maybe have Manda
Tell me the next time you're on when we're going to begin. <3 Good to hear from you.
That's would be great Do you
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I lurk... I don't really do
I don't really do anything else though.
Don't really feel like I fit in here enough to really stick around to be honest... though, I guess that is my fault.Beaumont13 - Well I think you
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;A; Sure... if you want.
Sure... if you want.
You're more than welcome to
I sent both of you messages
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