HPU: Blue Peak Shore

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 12:11 pm

valerio wrote: Ulysses, who had stood silently apart while listening, almost whispered in Adel's ears, "i know that gaze, boy. Care to share some of the grief with a ol' hound?"

Adel whispered back, "I am sorry, but can not."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:42 pm

"I see. Whenever you feel up to, come to room 222, at night. You'll find me there." He winked.

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 3:18 pm

valerio wrote:"I see. Whenever you feel up to, come to room 222, at night. You'll find me there." He winked.

*Adel nodded. "I vill keep zat in mind."

Mareks · Post by **Mareks** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:25 pm

Gian nodded to both the girls, smiling as he marched forwards again. Every once in awhile, he'd find a snake that could jump out at anyone and he'd move it away. He only ever did this with those who didn't know how to travel through the woods. And there were very few, so he enjoyed the practice.

The path wound deeper into the brush, and it got thicker, demanding a thinner line then a spread out group. Gian pushed branches back, and ducked under fallen tree's now. The bugs and snakes getting more frequent, though he only tossed a few away. The dangerous ones. He stopped suddenly and looked around, ears perked up. With a smile he turned around. "Almos' there! Now, we jus' gotta make it pas' de' rabbits place... de' won't like it if I sho' up... de' not like me too much."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:31 pm

Ulysses cracked his knuckles. "They try to lay a finger on you, son, or anyone else here, and they'll discover what can do the pet of an ex-boxeur."

The Game · Post by **The Game** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:59 am

Celeste smiled slightly at Ulysses' protectiveness. "I do hope that goes for the rest of us," she said, only half-joking.
As she continued to walk, she nudged Adel gently with her elbow. "If it makes you feel better, I don't think Ulysses was trying to be pushy," she spoke barely above a whisper."He was only trying to help you." She added a small smile with her words, showing she actually was trying to make him feel better.

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 1:11 am

The Game wrote:Celeste smiled slightly at Ulysses' protectiveness. "I do hope that goes for the rest of us," she said, only half-joking.
As she continued to walk, she nudged Adel gently with her elbow. "If it makes you feel better, I don't think Ulysses was trying to be pushy," she spoke barely above a whisper."He was only trying to help you." She added a small smile with her words, showing she actually was trying to make him feel better.

Adel was beginning to feel guilty for having hidden his problem there, but he really didn't want for everyone on the island to pity him. He stared at his feet as he talked. "Ja, und I may oblige him, but for now I zink I need more time to think it over."

The Game · Post by **The Game** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 1:23 am

"Don't rush yourself. You'll be ready when you're ready." Celeste couldn't tell if she meant those words for Adel or herself. "I think I do-- I mean, you do too."

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 1:29 am

"I suppose you are right. Zank you, Celeste. I just need time to zink zings zrough...and from ze sound of it, so do you. I hope you can make ze right decision."

The Broken Fox · Post by **The Broken Fox** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:00 pm

Mareks wrote:The path wound deeper into the brush, and it got thicker, demanding a thinner line then a spread out group. Gian pushed branches back, and ducked under fallen tree's now. The bugs and snakes getting more frequent, though he only tossed a few away. The dangerous ones. He stopped suddenly and looked around, ears perked up. With a smile he turned around. "Almos' there! Now, we jus' gotta make it pas' de' rabbits place... de' won't like it if I sho' up... de' not like me too much."

Roxanne looked at the wolf mix. "Why is that?" she asked with a curious expression. "You said earlier that you broke the rules, and that they caught you and... they cut you... What could you have possibly done to earn such a cruel punishment?"

The Game · Post by **The Game** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:29 pm

"That makes the two of us," Celeste sighed, looking a little sad. Then she stiffened her shoulders and straightened; the sadness becoming her usual seriousness. "But don't waste your hope on me; I've no need of it." Not giving the dog a chance to respond, she turned away, silently ending the conversation.

Mareks · Post by **Mareks** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:00 pm

Gian shook his head at his dad. He understood those who were protective, even some of the o'Salisgrave could get feisty when protecting something. When Roxanne brought up his reason for the rabbits not liking him, he frowned, and rubbed his nose as if remembering that pain. He turned away, and started walking again, going slightly off the path, heading around the rabbits territory. "... I made a friend." His voice was low and pained. He was thankful he was ahead of everyone, as he wiped his eye's to keep the tears from falling. He tried to pretend like he was just rubbing his nose still, hiding that the memories hurt.

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:40 pm

The Game wrote:"That makes the two of us," Celeste sighed, looking a little sad. Then she stiffened her shoulders and straightened; the sadness becoming her usual seriousness. "But don't waste your hope on me; I've no need of it." Not giving the dog a chance to respond, she turned away, silently ending the conversation.

Adel opened his mouth to say something, but then Celeste turned away, closing herself off. He sighed. I do not zink I can ever understand vat is troubling her, but it seems painful...

Coatl_Ruu · Post by **Coatl_Ruu** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:35 pm

valerio wrote:Streaker approached the female. He then took her paws in his own. "Kathryn...I won't waste time flattering you, as I know you must be very self-conscious when it comes to femininity. So tell me, will you accept the kiss of a stranger without hesitation, without fears of the unknown? Will you teach me the ways of your affection? One try is all I ask, then you'll be free to reject me and make me suffer for my impudence."

Colin watched the display with interest. He'd half expected flattery or some display of machismo, but this was... interesting. Kathryn also seemed rather taken aback by the fox's approach. She leaned forward, looking intently into his eyes before she replied. "You actu'lly mean all that, don't you?" She paused for a moment, and a faint smile crept across her lips. "Aw, why not. C'mere." She leaned in to lightly kiss the fox on the lips.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:20 am

Coatl_Ruu wrote:Colin watched the display with interest. He'd half expected flattery or some display of machismo, but this was... interesting. Kathryn also seemed rather taken aback by the fox's approach. She leaned forward, looking intently into his eyes before she replied. "You actu'lly mean all that, don't you?" She paused for a moment, and a faint smile crept across her lips. "Aw, why not. C'mere." She leaned in to lightly kiss the fox on the lips.

Streaker returned that gesture with all the care and prudence and love he could put in it, wanting to prolong the moment, savor it as its fullest, but without scaring this beautiful creature or giving her the wrong impressions...
When it was over, with a paw the silever-coated fox idly scratched Kathryn's chest fur with a paw. "You know, my dear and wild beauty? This could be the start of a veeery good friendship..." And flashed her one of those sly grins only a fox could produce.

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Mareks wrote:Gian shook his head at his dad. He understood those who were protective, even some of the o'Salisgrave could get feisty when protecting something. When Roxanne brought up his reason for the rabbits not liking him, he frowned, and rubbed his nose as if remembering that pain. He turned away, and started walking again, going slightly off the path, heading around the rabbits territory. "... I made a friend." His voice was low and pained. He was thankful he was ahead of everyone, as he wiped his eye's to keep the tears from falling. He tried to pretend like he was just rubbing his nose still, hiding that the memories hurt.

Ulysses approached his son and caressed his back with a protective motion, slowly. "Whenever you will feel ready to talk about it, your daddy will be there to listen. Take it from someone who went through that: Pain can be faced better when you share it with someone."

The Broken Fox · Post by **The Broken Fox** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 6:56 am

Roxanne noticed how Gian's mood shifted. Immediately, she felt utterly terrible for bringing up what seemed to be such an uncomfortable and painful subject. "I'm sorry! I... I didn't mean to..." she said, ears and tail drooping low.

Coatl_Ruu · Post by **Coatl_Ruu** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 3:29 pm

valerio wrote:Streaker returned that gesture with all the care and prudence and love he could put in it, wanting to prolong the moment, savor it as its fullest, but without scaring this beautiful creature or giving her the wrong impressions...
When it was over, with a paw the silever-coated fox idly scratched Colin's chest fur with a paw. "You know, my dear and wild beauty? This could be the start of a veeery good friendship..." And flashed her one of those sly grins only a fox could produce.

Kathryn leaned in with an equally toothy grin. "P'raps, m'dear."

Meanwhile, Colin was looking back and forth between the two of them. "Oh, c'mon," he said indignantly. "Tha's really all it takes?" Kathryn stuck her tongue out at Colin. "Well, he's a better kisser'n you, that's fer sure." She turned back to Streaker. "If you're gonna be around fer a while, maybe we should plan a more formal meetin'."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 3:50 pm

"You decide, I obey, my wild mistress," Streaker said, bowing again. "I'm your humble slave."

The Game · Post by **The Game** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:17 pm

Celeste noticed Gian's shift as well. "You didn't mean to, so there's no reason to feel bad," she said to Roxanne. Normally, she wouldn't have tried to soothe the collie, just because it wasn't her nature, but now she was desperate to distract herself from her short conversation with Adel.

She didn't want him to stop hoping. She didn't want herself to stop hoping either.

Mareks · Post by **Mareks** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:27 pm

Gian caught the distress in Roxanne's voice, and quickly wiped his eye's. He spun on his heel and smiled as brightly as he could at her, the sunlight coming through the tree's caught his wet fur and glistened as he forced himself to laugh. "D-dun worreh 'bout it! I'm sure Ay'll getta' see 'er again som' d'ey!" With that, he walked up to her quickly and gave her a tight hug, though he had to admit... it was more for him then her. He spun around after he let go and marched forwards again, paw in the air pointing towards a peak that could be seen in the distance though the tree's. "Onwar's!"

Coatl_Ruu · Post by **Coatl_Ruu** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:10 pm

valerio wrote:"You decide, I obey, my wild mistress," Streaker said, bowing again. "I'm your humble slave."

Colin rolled his eyes and opened his mouth to speak. Kathryn silenced him with a quick jab in the ribs. "Alrigh', alrigh'. She looked back at Streaker. "Tha's sweet o'you, but ya don't need ta sound so formal." She raised an eyebrow. "And you... don' have to be my 'humbl' slave' either."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:12 am

"Good," Streaker nodded. "Because I wanted to know ASAP if it's true that you people are so eager to mix blood with us visitors as they said. And don't worry, I don't want to eat you." He nudged her.

Zander · Post by **Zander** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:38 am

valerio wrote:
Zander wrote:He stays still, recalling from memory of past studies and, interestingly enough, dinosaur studies. "Titan boa, also known as the titanoboa, was a large species of snake which lived, erm.. A very long time ago. Thought to be extinct.."
Well, they live among us, instead. They're alive and mean 15 meters, 1 ton of muscles. You'd be a juicy snack for one of them. The zoologists drool over them like cubs over the real Santa, and only the natives know how to jelp them keep a safe distance. Have you ever heard of the 'Thriller Package'?"

"No, sir."

(sorry for the craptastical post)

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:55 am

"A hound of a few words, are you? I like it, it means you know your priorities. Amyway, there is NO such a thing as a 'thriller package', got it? The tourists who want to explore the most dangerous area, those 'natives only' and 'eggheads only' will try to fool you into believing they have a right to go there cause they paid for it. Pure government subsidy, got it? They think hound = docile stupid mutt. So you can bite their butt if they try to force you into escorting them where they can't go. And *I* will rip your tail off with my own teeth if you get bribed or violate out of compassion... Although I must say that no one has survived a direct encounter with a Titan Boa, so I am reasonably sure you won't be so silly as to risk your own life for a bone... Oh, and don't forget the dolphins."

The Broken Fox · Post by **The Broken Fox** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:06 pm

Mareks wrote:Gian caught the distress in Roxanne's voice, and quickly wiped his eye's. He spun on his heel and smiled as brightly as he could at her, the sunlight coming through the tree's caught his wet fur and glistened as he forced himself to laugh. "D-dun worreh 'bout it! I'm sure Ay'll getta' see 'er again som' d'ey!" With that, he walked up to her quickly and gave her a tight hug, though he had to admit... it was more for him then her. He spun around after he let go and marched forwards again, paw in the air pointing towards a peak that could be seen in the distance though the tree's. "Onwar's!"

The collie jumped in surprize as Gian hugged her out of the blue. She thought he was the one in need of comforting! She even smiled a little as they continued on the path, the cub was growing on her fast... As they kept walking, she pulled out a small paper bag from her backpack. Reaching into it she popped a biscuit in her mouth. It was her favorite brand, and the equivalent of a bucket of ice-cream for her. Roxanne offered the bag around. "Biscuit, anyone?" Then she looked at Celeste. "So tell me Celeste, what do you do when you're not on an island in the middle of the ocean?"

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:33 pm

Ulysses smiled at Roxanne, as he started following his son. "You have a way with cubs, I like it."

Coatl_Ruu · Post by **Coatl_Ruu** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:52 pm

valerio wrote:"Good," Streaker nodded. "Because I wanted to know ASAP if it's true that you people are so eager to mix blood with us visitors as they said. And don't worry, I don't want to eat you." He nudged her.

Colin made an exaggerated gagging motion behind Streaker's back. Kathryn elbowed him again before answering the fox. "Well, Ah'd have ta make sure you'd be a good mate, first. Also..." She looked at Streaker with a raised eyebrow and a bemused grin. "I don' think ya could eat me if ya tried."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:05 pm

"An american joke, nevermind. So... Will you take me to your home and let me meet your relatives and friends? They must cook in their own envy at the sight of this newyorker beauty."

Coatl_Ruu · Post by **Coatl_Ruu** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:36 pm

This time, Kathryn simply gave Colin a cold glare, ending his protest before it could begin. "Ah don' see why not. Righ' this way." She pointed up the path and offered Streaker her paw.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:46 pm

The silvery fox accepted Kathryn's gesture in a very chivalrous fashion. "And pray tell me, beautiful one, what do you think of your life in this shard of paradise?"

The Game · Post by **The Game** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:00 pm

"I love reading. Anything, as long as it can be read. Actually, I love anything that teaches me something new and reasonable. Sometimes, I did other things, ." Celeste took a biscuit, but didn't eat it. "Most involving activities with my grandma. She's the most physically active person I know, despite her age and...current state." She chewed the biscuit delicately. I will not cry; not here, not now. "What do you like to do?"

Coatl_Ruu · Post by **Coatl_Ruu** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:26 pm

"Well, I s'ppose this is pretty nice place ta live, s'long as ya watch out for the rabbits. Good weather, 'cept for the odd trop'cal storm. All in all, 's a nice place." Colin trudged along behind them. So, foxy, why doncha tell me 'bout yourself?"

Colin rolled his eyes. "Oh, brother. 'Ere we go."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:40 pm

Streaker chuckled. "Heh... Dangerous rabbits. The pet ones we have are scary creatures that you could kill with a 'boo!'. never met a big bad rabbit... Anyway, me, well, I work as model for a human/pet fashion magazine. The photographer are ready to kill each other to have *moi* on the stage. Did you know I was voted 3rd in the top ten of the cutest pet models? I'm outranked only by a wolf and a German Lycaon. In fact, that's why Dad chose to bring us here for a vacation: Once we met this William guy, and he talked me about this wonderful place. Didn't take long to convince me... But other than that, I like exercising, hmm, and dancing, and well doing almost everything a spoiled foxie of the city can do for fun, as long as it's clean."

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:42 pm

Adel also took a biscuit and ate half of it. "Zhank you." I vill not give up hope for her and her grandmozer... but why do I care so much? Should I?

The Broken Fox · Post by **The Broken Fox** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 11:40 am

valerio wrote:Ulysses smiled at Roxanne, as he started following his son. "You have a way with cubs, I like it."

The Game wrote:"I love reading. Anything, as long as it can be read. Actually, I love anything that teaches me something new and reasonable. Sometimes, I did other things, ." Celeste took a biscuit, but didn't eat it. "Most involving activities with my grandma. She's the most physically active person I know, despite her age and...current state." She chewed the biscuit delicately. I will not cry; not here, not now. "What do you like to do?"

Roxanne laughed at the labrador's comment. "Oh Ulysses, I have five brothers! It was a good experience learning how to handle boys." She grabbed another biscuit, chewed and swallowed. "What do I like to do? Besides all this work you mean, of course... Well, I like to hang out with my friends. I met most of them through a sci-fi fan group. I really like everything sci-fi and fantasy, in any medium! We usually hang out at a pet friendly pub, or we watch old shows together at one of our places."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 11:48 am

Well, as for me, it went like with most of the pets, I imagine. I was separated by my family when I was a wee pup, and grew up in another town. I really don't have any memory ofmy family. You're lucky to have grown up with the rest of your litter. I guess you were the real packleader, eh?"

The Broken Fox · Post by **The Broken Fox** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:07 pm

Roxanne sighed. "Actually, I was everything but the leader... I mean, my brothers always got more attention than me. Daddy was a sheepdog on a farm, and from an early age he took my brothers with him to the fields, while I was left to my own at home. Being the only girl in my litter left me sort of alone..." She swallowed a biscuit, then another. "I was 'the girl', and that label left me singled out. Don't get me wrong now, this doesn't mean that they treated me bad! Apart from the usual antics of pups, my brothers were alright."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:32 pm

Ulysses raised his eyebrow. "How remarkable. I never met a female who was singled out for this...discrimination. BUt I guess you compensanted by studying, right?"

Mareks · Post by **Mareks** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:38 pm

Gian listened in silence to the others talk. He enjoyed hearing all the weird words they used that he'd never heard before until now. One in particular caught his attention though and he glanced over his shoulder before turning around and walking backwards. "Oi Roxanne... wha's sci-fi mean? Thats'o bit'o funny word, de elders never said it befor'..."

The Broken Fox · Post by **The Broken Fox** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 3:55 am

"Well, science-fiction of course!" Roxanne smiled, but then facepawlmed, realizing that Gian might not exactly know what science or technology was. "How should I explain this?" she scratched her head. "It's basically stories involving machines, that we aren't yet able to build, or futuristic settings that don't exist. It's similar to... well... Do you have stories here on the islands, about stuff that doesn't exist but you imagine it?"