A Darkhound is you! [9]

"So I see." I giggle, "and thank you for the Peppermint." I turn to Shade, no-doubt covered in kittens, "Having fun?
You haven't said much."

I blush under my pelt, "...I, uh, don't think I met anyone I didn't like..." I allow, somewhat embarrised as rather graphic memories were stirred, "...Atleast from what I can remember; I don't think I have any tollerance for whatever was in that smoke," - 'I wonder if he's heard anything?' He almost seemed to be fishing for something.

I take another sip and bite, then, befor turning my atention to fitting a spring to the locket as I chewed; still paying attention as ears pointed as Oak showed.

I had no idea he could read my mind.

"Well my task was to prevent the horde from re-awakening, and that seems to be accomplished, though I'll have to keep checking around.

But, there anything you can tell me about the necromancer that'd be useful in finding out how to finally remove him from the world of the living?"

Turning around you see she's indeed covered in kittens, though they seemed more eager to play then hunt. Shade seemed to be having a time of it.
"Huh? Sorry yeah their excitable." She says pointing towards one perched on her shoulders gently batting at her flicking ears.
The Mother cat chuckles again as she finishes preparing the peppermint tea. 'Give them an inch....'

He chuckles, "No I didn't hear anything I was just curious." he says playfully as he leans forward and scratches your chin. "Though I can smell that blush...Glad you had fun...Just wish you remembered me." he says with a smile. Seeing a Server he asks for a meal as well.

He shrugs, "Not really, he controls the undead through magic. He's very persistent and I'm hungry." He says sounding bored as he closes the casket, "I'm going now...I need a meal."

I smile and laugh, "I wish I could remember the ending of that saying. I'm glad your enjoying yourselves."

"Ok then, so, do you two want to go off to dinner now, o are we going to meet with you sisters?"

I quirk a brow as the chinscritch raises my gaze back to him, his response unusual, unless he had guessed my line of thought?

"Sorry," I offer neutrally, not sure what to say to that; he seemed honest, and to have some affection for me. I couldn't help but wonder just what had gone on between the two of us last night?

While he orders I finish fitting the catch-release, then test and, satisfied it's working smoothly, lock it in place.

Rolling and tempering a steel pin for the hunge, I look up as the server departs, "So, you know about me, why don't you tell me a little about yourself?"

OOC: Ahh, but I didn't earn my second name in this world...

IC: "Excusez-moi s'il vous plaît" I just pinch the bridge of my nose.

Why does she think im lying?
I already have a second name, why is... oh yeah that other 'lupine' (bob) said to keep things under wraps.

"I am sorry, madam." I give a short bow "It has been a long long time sinse i've been around others like myself, and I just cant help myself. My 'other half' is dead, and I believe my dropping to a younger age to be the work of the divine," looking very annoyed upwards at the cieling... Sighing and shaking my head "My last name may simply not be acknoledged here. But, I'll earn it. Just to be sure..." I give a shrug.

She smiles a bit as she 'eeps!' as the kitten begins to playfully gnaw on an ear. Felea just beams, 'I am happy we live here at the circus were they can grow up safely.'

He nods, "We can just go eat the three of us if you'd like to...." he says with a grin as he puts a big paw on your shoulder and rubs and scritches.

He nods, "Well I'm a Lore-Master for my pack and I've served as one of the three Lore-Masters in this city for the Lupine that live here." He says with a smile. "Although I think you mentioned last night you just sort of fell into the position.

OOC: Dig yourself deeper maybe?
Someone's gonna have to come bail you out.

IC: She blinks a bit and shakes her head, "If this is some weird joke your trying to play for Mother then your not doing a good job of it...."

I smile and hug him with one arm. "... that sounds nice"

I smile, and laugh a bit, "What an odd world we live in, when that statement is endearing. I know some who think circus' are dangerous, though they only went to very poorly run ones."

OOC: Lupine recieve wishes at the gods discretion and they put their version of funny on it ... I was saying something along those lines. And half jokingly. Or would you let me retcon this? :3

If not then;

IC:
I just clean the rest of my portion of what needs to be done and find myself a quiet area, muttering something in french.

"Think me a liar? I don't know how but i'll prove it... now that I think about it how did I get here?" I think aloud in french. "Where is that other Lupine? I havn't heard a peep from him in ages..."

I look about for writing, any will do.

Then lightning strikes twice. I walk back up to Little spring and ask "Do you have any writing tools and a piece of paper? I've forgotten something and I just want to leave a message for the other guy out back."

"Hmm? Yeah. Found it inside a giant spider that attacked me and Blue-Rose - darn thing was probably about the size of a wagon. Didn't know what it was until I put it on," ...and even then it took some time; 'But then he probably already knows that.'.

"That was... Dunno. Less than two weeks ago to be sure. Who're the other Lore-Masters, by the way?"

I fit the hinge spring as I bring the two halves together, threading the steel pin and making sure it all worked, then the catch release - the locket popping open. I closed it again befor carefully flattening the bottom of the pin, perminantly fixing it in place, then tested it a few more times with glowing smile and wagging tail.

He nods a bit, "What sort of food are you in the mood for?"

She shrugs and tail flicks, 'Well in our case the circus is a good place for our protection...Many of us here are predators...And if we weren't here some people might try and hunt us...Our boss and the other Homids here are kind though and treat us as equals...'

OOC: You are being a liar.
You just arrived and your claiming to already have a second name.
You keep speaking a language she's never heard of.
Your claiming that the Gods have taken an interest in you...Even though you don't know who those gods are or what they do. And while yes they sometimes answer the prayers of their children you wouldn't know that In character.

Basically everything you've said to her comes off as one big crazy lie.
Claiming you already have Grandchildren.
The story about a giant highway in the south that no one she knows never heard about.
Being a Grandfather despite that not being the case in this setting.
A case of roaring rampage of revenge....Now your claiming that you character was WAAAAAY older and that the gods must have changed your age for whatever reason.

It just comes off as concentrated crazy.

IC: She blinks and nods, "Ummmm....Yes of course I have writing tools and paper.....Why?"

He nods as he watches you work and smiles, "Your very good with your paws." he notes happily with a tail wag. "And yes I think you mentioned you and your friends adventures....You decide on your second name yet?" he says with a light hearted chuckle. "Or still mulling?"

OOC:
Remember, Wire, even very young lupine can get their second name - Silent Sky was still a pup, even, tho her case was very much exceptional.

Not that Orion would ICly know anything about Lupine culture or tradition that he hasn't managed to pick up.

"Haven't given it too much thought," I shrug, "Been a little busy. n'thanks, tho alot've that's the tools. I've never made anything like this befor, really."

Setting the tools and extra material in their box, I turn the locket over in my hands, musing, "Kinda amazing to think that I just made this," as a satisfied smile plays off my features; absently I check the wiki to see what typical practics is for lupine makers-marks, if they had them - I'd never really paid much attention.

"Why? You have some ideas?" I add a tad playfully, but do note with curiousity that he ignored my question about the other lore-masters?

I smile. "Hmm, I had alot of steak recently... maybe some chicken with lots of spices?"

OOC: Silent Sky is a massive exception.
And I know that Orion doesn't know much about Lupine culture and traditions.
The problem is he keeps acting as if he does.

IC: The male nods, "Ah yeah...Makers Marks...Typically the artificer uses a rune or sigil unique to them and their initial runes."
Looking it up on the wiki you see it says much the same. The big male grins and shrugs his shoulders, "Red-Moon, Red-Star, Red-River, Red Cloud, Red Sky...." he shrugs. "Any of those works....Of course I can't give you a name it has to be something you come to terms with."

OOC: ask him again about the names.

He thinks, "Yard-Bird? Alright I might now a place or two that serves some good chicken." he says as he wraps rubs your head. You can feel Frosts belly hug in tighter to yours as your lead down the street.

I slowly pet Frosts head. "How are you doing little one?"

OOC:
Ask about the names? You mean the ones he just suggested or the lore-masters whose names never came up?

Anyway, AFAICT Orion's easily old enough to have a second name; just has to have gone on a hunt and helped kill something, really.

I mean, noone's questioned anyone else having a second name, and Red's even used the ager to shave off a few years.

IC:
I... well, the look I give Oak-Brand wouldn't be inapropriate if he'd just grown a second head.

"I'm glad you found a place where you are treated fairly." The finish the last of the Black River tea in my cup and refill it with Peppermint then take a sip.

OOC: The Lore-Masters.
And the problem with Orions stuff is he's been talking crazy since chatting with her.
Highways, Speaking a language she's never heard through all of her adventuring days, frequently mentioning that he may not be from this world and everything else.
And while yes you used the Ager to shave some years off the Ager is also very rare magic and not linked to the Divine at all.
Also talking about Grandchildren and everything else....Soooo yeah. :/

IC: He blinks a bit, "Oh...Forgot that to....Lore-Masters can see what other Lore-Masters look up when their close by...."
You suddenly sense him looking up a plethora of information of Hunting Practices and tactics. "See? You can sense that right?"

Tasting the tea your hit with the wonderful albeit subtle taste of peppermint. 'Would you like honey?' She asks with a cocked head before nodding, 'And yes this is a wonderful place. We frequently take in other Sapient Animals we come across...'

OOC:
I was talking about the plausibility of him having a second name there, that's all.

IC:
"...Huh. Yeah. I guess that's one way to compare notes," I muse, still unaware that he can read my mind when in close proximity, "But speaking of, you never did answer my question about the other lore-masters here?"

OOC: Possible...But when you compare all of the blatant lies and him not offering his second name...As well as expressing a little bit of surprise...
*shrugs*

IC: He nods and thinks, "Weeeee....Can also read each others minds when were close enough to each other...." After a moment he nods, "The other two usual Lore-Masters are Snow-Runner and Hears-The-Smallest Sound...Though Snow-Runner currently isn't in town. Her packs busy at the moot up North."

...and of course a dozen passwords and codes flash through my mind, followed by 'damnit', and a mental shrug as I remember that they don't matter anymore. And then he gets my bank ballance. Followed by another 'damnit'.

"So, um, you're a lore-master. Do you do anything else?" I ask, mostly to keep my mind from further wanderings.