HPU: Sunset Plateau

The Moon Howler · Post by **The Moon Howler** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:17 am

valerio wrote:One thing could be told of Valiant and Belisarius: they knew how to move in silence. They didn't so much of snap a twig while they observed the cat performing those exotic manoeuvres, enjoying every second of that show.

Was it a random blow of the wind, or that he felt he's been watched, or just some bad luck, but as Will was performing, few drops from one of the cups fell on his muzzle, breaking his concentration. He lost balance and slipped, hitting himself with the staff and causing one of the cups to pour it's contents over him, luckily, the other cup's water poured on the grass next to the stream.
Will moved into a sitting position and rubbed his head and remained in this pose.

ctcmjh · Post by **ctcmjh** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:23 am

valerio wrote:Rikki finished sinking the last pole. "Yup! It would have been easier to catch a shadow. And then there was Bora... Wonder how she's doing now."

"Yeah, I do wonder how she's doing." Eris said as she unfolded Rikki's rain tarp and set it up, "I wanted to apologize to her, for the firework fire incident. I didn't mean to be destructive."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:10 pm

"Aw, don't worry about that, kitty. I suspected already you weren't bad. And I' sorry things went downward for you, recently. I'd like to help."
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"Too bad, man," Valiant said, stepping forward. "You were honest-to-dog impressive." He held out his bionic arm. "Valiant Leone. And this big beef here is my mate, Belisarius. He's a pet too, don't worry."
"Charmed," the wolf said, holding out his paw in turn

The Moon Howler · Post by **The Moon Howler** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:40 pm

Will stood up and faced the two canines "The pleasure is all mine, Valiant and Belisarius. I am Will Folcean."
The nebelung then looked at the wolf "And don't worry, Belisarius, I'm not even a bit worried if someone is feral or not. I am only semi-domesticated."
He then turned to the dog "And do you know that ferret from the camp? She mentioned your name, when we had a small... conversation..."

razgriz · Post by **razgriz** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:50 pm

YingBlanc wrote:Ying set up the cameras in the way he knew to get most coverage while Nate focused on the stage. "There we are, think that's all, not to the chapel once we unpack guys?"

"Old chapel? Sounds interesting," Archy said, "maybe we can find some cool old stuff."

Nate was silent, humming to himself and singing in his head as he checked on the cameras he'd put up.

OOC: The forest chapel where Bora lived? We're WAY away from that...Nate

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:58 pm

The Moon Howler wrote:Will stood up and faced the two canines "The pleasure is all mine, Valiant and Belisarius. I am Will Folcean."
The nebelung then looked at the wolf "And don't worry, Belisarius, I'm not even a bit worried if someone is feral or not. I am only semi-domesticated."
He then turned to the dog "And do you know that ferret from the camp? She mentioned your name, when we had a small... conversation..."

Valiant nodded. "Yup! We were partners during our cop days. Couldn't ask for a better friend. And again, great moves: do you perform for a circus or something?"

The Moon Howler · Post by **The Moon Howler** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:33 pm

Will shook his head "Close enough, but not exactly." the cat replied "I am a poi-artist or flame dancer. Also that was far from what I alone can do... I'm just out of balance, and the absence of my Partner, my Te'nai, isn't helping at all." he added, then he began scratching the back of his head "And speaking of your ferret friend... Any idea why she's so touchy about her past? I'm asking because we had an argue not so long ago..."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:46 pm

Valiant looked at his mech arm as he flexed it. "She's touchy because, despite everything, we loved our job and helped a lot of people and animals. I lost my job when the mafia cut my arm and burnt it before my eyes. Though I was given this replacement, I wasn't deemed fit. Rikki followed me because she was worried about me and didn't want to leave me alone. But I know she misses those days, and heck, I miss them too..." then his gaze became suspicious. "You didn't mock her about our job, did you?"

The Moon Howler · Post by **The Moon Howler** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:48 pm

"She mocked me about my Te'nai!" Will defended himself.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:53 pm

Valiant was honestly puzzled. "Rikki? Mocking someone over a loss? No way, she'd rather cut off her tail. And if there is one thing we learnt in our job was never to mock anyone about a problem. Unless it's a very good friend and the occasional joke is allowed, but man, no. She couldn't have mocked you. Never, uh-uh."

The Moon Howler · Post by **The Moon Howler** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:08 pm

Will rolled his eyes "Not a loss. Why do everyone think this? We are separated, but that is as much worse... but It's a too long of a story to explain to you about our way of life... It's too alien for quanti anyway." the cat sighed "In short - separating family member is crime against the family, like crime against the town or something similar. It doesn't have an exact equivalent."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:31 pm

Valiant signaled to the wolf. Belisarius sighed. "You know, this is kinda weird."
"But you're still so comfy, so quit it annnd arms up!"
Belisarius opened up his arms so to allow Valiant to jump into them and setting himself as if on a chair. "Mmm, you're so soft. So, Will, care to explain this cultural aspect? Because if you keep taking it for granted that only you can understand what you're feeling (and by the way I am happy for you your mate is still alive), you won't be making many friends here. I can understand you, because I used to be so close to the others that is a wonder I didn't start trying to erase my own reflection from the mirrors. I'd be a lone wolf, if it hadn't been for Rikki."

QuartzOrren · Post by **QuartzOrren** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:39 pm

Quartz took the sleep incense out of the window of the cabin. The incense was now in the cabin.
“They will have a nice nap with that.” He laughed. Katherine pulled the blanket over herself,falling asleep.

The Moon Howler · Post by **The Moon Howler** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:40 pm

"My WHAT?" Will almost shouted in surprise

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:48 pm

Valiant's ears flattened with embarrassment. He tried to put up a friendly grin. "Hehe, my bad. I thought...the way you said 'partner', I thought you two were... Whoops?"

The Moon Howler · Post by **The Moon Howler** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:09 pm

"No no no!" Will hurried to explain "When we are partners as Flame-dancers that means we train together ever since we're cubs. With ears of hard training and constant practice we become each other's Te'nai or shadows. We share bond that can't brake, but if it does - we're losing part of ourselves. Partners are usually blood siblings, but members of different families are allowed to become Partners as well, with approval from both families of course. In my case me and my brother share the strongest blood-bond - we are twins, but due a family inner fights, our family is torn apart and it's member - scattered around the world." the cat stopped so he could take a breath.
"Also, because of that bond me and my brother have weakened. I can still perform alone, but it's not as effective as when both partners are together. Also, due the family code, separating like this is considered as bad as death. That is what she didn't want to listen to. And now that I'm kinda angry about that, I can't focus and my balance is unstable."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:34 pm

"Oh. Yes, I can understand why you're upset now. I don't know what you and Rikki told each other, but if you rebutted like you just did a moment ago, well... Rikki only wanted to try to help, it's what we still do. When you snapped, she sort of took it personally." He put a paw over the cat's shoulder. "Care to come back and explain? She knows how to apologize." He winked

The Moon Howler · Post by **The Moon Howler** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:03 pm

"I don't want to interrupt you two." Will replied "But I'll be grateful if you can help me fix this."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 5:26 pm

"Sure! I'm glad to be of help!"

The Moon Howler · Post by **The Moon Howler** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:58 am

"Okay, then! Let me pack my stuff first!" Will said and quickly gathered the two empty cups, putting them in the bag with the other two. The nebelung then took the bag and the staff and stood before the canines once again "I'm ready!"

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:24 am

xhunterko wrote:Mitch followed Lance out and took in everything that was happening. Trying to change the subject, he focused on the new comers.

"Say Lance, doesn't that cat look exactly like Specter but with a different tag? And I could've sworn I heard something in the bushes, but maybe I'm paranoid," He said.

"I thought I heard something too. So no your not paranoid." He set down Mitchs stuff in the cabin and looked back at the cat that he was talking about. "Yeah he kind of does...Hey do you smell something?" He said as he sniffed the air.

xhunterko · Post by **xhunterko** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:05 am

Mitch's nose picked up the smell too.

"Geeze yes, and it's all sorts of bad!" Mitch said, "Letsgetoutaherequick!" He said in a rush bolting for the door and outside.

ctcmjh · Post by **ctcmjh** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:04 am

valerio wrote:"Aw, don't worry about that, kitty. I suspected already you weren't bad. And I' sorry things went downward for you, recently. I'd like to help."

"Yep! Not bad, I just liked to play rough." Eris joked, finishing setting up the rain tarp, "And thanks, I really appreciate it. It's nice to have someone to talk to."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:08 am

While heading back for the cabins, Belisarius asked, "So, what are you going to do of your life, now? Did you plan anything?
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Finally, Rikki was finished with the tent. She nodded, satisfied. "Still got the touch, ha!" Then she turned to hug Eris. "Still my pleasure, girl. So, now that you are free, who do you think could add some pepper to your life now?" She added with a grin

The Moon Howler · Post by **The Moon Howler** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:34 am

valerio wrote:While heading back for the cabins, Belisarius asked, "So, what are you going to do of your life, now? Did you plan anything?

"Well, I don't have any plans for the future, spare for bugging my Keeper ... I mean Dad... to track my twin." Will answered "Other than that - I go with the flow"

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:52 am

"Oh, I try to help out the new pets, do my shifts with the neighborhood watch... It was a bit boring, sometimes, before this big boy came into my life." Valiant snuggled against the wolf.
The group reached the cabins. "Ah, here we are. Rikki! Will here needs to talk to you."

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:49 pm

xhunterko wrote:Mitch's nose picked up the smell too.

"Geeze yes, and it's all sorts of bad!" Mitch said, "Letsgetoutaherequick!" He said in a rush bolting for the door and outside.

Lance began to feel sleepy as he got out the door and looked around the cabins letting out a yawn. "Man...that was strange. I wonder what it was?" He said

ctcmjh · Post by **ctcmjh** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:00 pm

valerio wrote:Finally, Rikki was finished with the tent. She nodded, satisfied. "Still got the touch, ha!" Then she turned to hug Eris. "Still my pleasure, girl. So, now that you are free, who do you think could add some pepper to your life now?" She added with a grin

Eris hugged Rikki back, returning the gin tenfold, "I haven't really thought about it." She said, tapping her chin, thinking, "Mitch is cute, and a nice guy, but you called dibs." She joked, "And I don't really know too many of the other pets."

The Moon Howler · Post by **The Moon Howler** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:01 pm

valerio wrote:"Oh, I try to help out the new pets, do my shifts with the neighborhood watch... It was a bit boring, sometimes, before this big boy came into my life." Valiant snuggled against the wolf.
The group reached the cabins. "Ah, here we are. Rikki! Will here needs to talk to you."

"Yep" Will said "I think we had a bad start and I didn't have the chance to explain what I've meant, so will you gimme this chance?"

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:54 pm

"And why are you two screaming at the cabins?" The ferret said from behind them. "Oh, welcome back, Will. What's up?"
"Remember," Valiant whispered. "Just a bit of patience does it."

The Moon Howler · Post by **The Moon Howler** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:41 pm

"Um, Rikki I wanna talk with you about our conversation before." Will began "I kinda reacted too protective over traditions which you do not know, which was why I called you a quant, which means "different" or "not like us", "distant"." Will smiled "In that case I am the quant though." he crossed his paws on his chest and bowed deeply "Rikki-vazi, I, Will Folcean vas Kaneka, apologize for anything I offended you with! Will you accept my apology?"

xhunterko · Post by **xhunterko** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:16 pm

Mitch shut the door to the cabin in full panic mode.

"DONTGOINTHERETHERESSOMEKINDAGASORSOMETHINGANDIDUNNOWIFITSANATTACKORNOTSOSTAYOUTTATHERE!" Mitch yelped, trying not to over do himself.

QuartzOrren · Post by **QuartzOrren** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 5:43 pm

Quartz looked inthe window. He saw Lance getting sleepy. So it worked. I knew it would. He covered his mouth. He said it rather loudly. So,he ran at full speed with Katherine over his shoulder after he threw the incense into the cabin.

IceKitsune · Post by **IceKitsune** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:36 am

Lance yawned again and shook his head "uhh... Yeah what Mitch said. What ever it was made me sleepy...." he yawned again and shook his head, his eyes beginning to sag a bit.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:54 am

The Moon Howler wrote:"Um, Rikki I wanna talk with you about our conversation before." Will began "I kinda reacted too protective over traditions which you do not know, which was why I called you a quant, which means "different" or "not like us", "distant"." Will smiled "In that case I am the quant though." he crossed his paws on his chest and bowed deeply "Rikki-vazi, I, Will Folcean vas Kaneka, apologize for anything I offended you with! Will you accept my apology?"

Rikki bit her lower lip before saying something everyone would regret. This guy was proud and here he was, apologizing sincerely, she owed him that.
The ferret nodded. "I accept your apologize, and I apologize to you for being rude without giving you this chance to explain. Welcome to Sunset Plateau, Will." She extended her paw. She also winked to Eris, hoping she'd get the message: this Will guy was definitely a h-u-n-k-y--
And then they heard Mitch screaming. Immediately, Valiant, Rikki and Belisarius went into full alert mode. The wolfdog reached the red panda in a moment. "What?! What happened, Mitch??"

The Moon Howler · Post by **The Moon Howler** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:50 am

"Thank you, Rikki-vazi!" Will shook her paw. He turned to thank Valiant and Belizarius as well, but then he heard Mitch screaming and hurried towards the red panda "What happened, Mitch?" he asked

Leafolawl · Post by **Leafolawl** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:15 am

Iblis took no time in getting his stuff and running over to Mitch once the yelling started, eyes holding a cold seriousness that seemed like they could freeze something with a glance, but twinges off a distant fear that could easily be seen if you knew the look. His eyes shot over at the wolf and he paused too look at it skeptically, silently judging if it were a threat to him or not. :What is that doing here?!: He thought as he studied the wolf's structure.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:24 am

Belisarius' ears flicked. He knew he was being watched. And when he turned his head, he saw that cat, Specter, giving him a cautious look. There was something...different in him, more hostile, but the wolf didn't give it too much thought: after all, he was still a pet of recent adoption, he was lucky more domesticated hadn't freaked out so far...

ctcmjh · Post by **ctcmjh** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:39 pm

valerio wrote:Rikki bit her lower lip before saying something everyone would regret. This guy was proud and here he was, apologizing sincerely, she owed him that.
The ferret nodded. "I accept your apologize, and I apologize to you for being rude without giving you this chance to explain. Welcome to Sunset Plateau, Will." She extended her paw. She also winked to Eris, hoping she'd get the message: this Will guy was definitely a h-u-n-k-y--
And then they heard Mitch screaming. Immediately, Valiant, Rikki and Belisarius went into full alert mode. The wolfdog reached the red panda in a moment. "What?! What happened, Mitch??"

Eris got Rikki's message, looking away a bit trying to hide her blush. She glanced up at Will and noted that, indeed, he was really, really good looking. She was going to say something to the group, but Mitch beat her to it. She jumped up and followed the others to Mitch, "Mitch, what's going on?"

xhunterko · Post by **xhunterko** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:42 pm

"Huh, huh, there'ssomethinginthecabinandit'ssomesortofgasintheredon'tgobackinyet!" Mitch said in a panic, trying to calm down. Trying desperately not to freak out.