Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:05:16 PM)
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JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:06:12 PM)
(give me a moment - just getting organized and we will start.)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:06:42 PM)
(Take your time. I am just grateful that you could take care of it in such short notice. :))
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:07:07 PM)
(I always try to do things fast - I don't always succeed but I *try*)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:07:45 PM)
(Lie is what happens when you are busy planning something else.)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:07:52 PM)
(*Life*)
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:08:50 PM)
(I use that line....)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:09:18 PM)
(It's very true.)
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:09:45 PM)
(Okay. The current pack totem is Chimera?
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:10:40 PM)
(yes)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:12:17 PM)
(Chances are Caitlin was sleeping in lupus in some cave near the place they were staying.)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:13:08 PM)
(I'm mentioning it because you said something about a dream.)
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:15:23 PM)
*It had been several days on the road. Cait was asleep in the shade with the pack in the dry scrublands North and West of the Pecos - at least that was where she'd laid down and fallen asleep - but things weren't like that at all when she woke up. Whether in her head, or in body, however things had happened, when the wolf opened her eyes she was anywhere BUT the dry desert land she'd gone to sleep in. Before her was fresh green grass, a rock with moss growing on it, and she was in the shade, her sensitive canid nose detecting pine, fresh air, and something else, like nearby water. Her ears registered the sounds of wind in high boughs, and when she looked up blue spruce towered above her and all around and she was on her side on a granite slab on the side of a great mountain on one side of a broad valley....*
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:16:45 PM)
(As a side note, I just want to make a request. I want to avoid being in the same pack witht he player of the alpha of my current one. Michelle's player also plays Abe. IT's a Fianna Ahroun, I think. I have nothing against him but this whole business that left us all stranded and locked out of everything was his idea, so I want to avoid risking it to happen again.)
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:17:12 PM)
*The sky overhead was gray and overcast, rain would fall soon. The sun was slowly fading behind towering thunderheads to the West, and the valley was a broad, tree choked draw with a sparkling blue river winding it's way along the bottom some two hundred feet below her, and tall, gray, rugged peaks above.* (Noted.)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:20:46 PM)
Caitlin stretched herself thoroughly and let out a long and lazy yawn. She looked around her, her ears raised all the way up as she tried to understand what had just happened. She sniffed the air and made small circles, walking about and trying to identify everything, not understanding any of it, in the end.
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:22:44 PM)
Suddenly water seemed to be a good idea and the approaching thunderstorm would not be something that her lupus ears would appreciate very much. Now she would have to find a way down to the river before she did anything else.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:24:47 PM)
*The sky might be threatening rain, but the wind was gentle for the moment and the wind carried on it the faintest scent of the forthcoming rain. There was no village, no city, no sign of humanity, but it was an easy walk between the boles of trees and over carpets of pine needles. It was an easy trot down the mountain to a fresh, crystal clear running river, perhaps twenty or thirty yards across and running healthy over rocks and stones....*
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:26:15 PM)
*When Caitlyn got there she immediately saw two deer, both does, both froze, looked toward her, then bolted uphill rapidly....
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:29:34 PM)
Caitlin ws very happy about being in such a place so far away from the influences of civilization. She had always been more of a creature of nature than someone who felt comfortable in a concrete jungle. Everything about the place was pleasant to her in all forms, nevermind that it wasn't where she had slept that day. She approached the river and was ready to drink when she saw the deer. As they forze, she went about her business and drank but when they ran, instinct took over and the hunter in her followed in quick pursuit.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:30:03 PM)
(Roll me per + survival please)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:33:03 PM)
(10/21/11 00:32:53 Caitlin Angelis rolls 3 dice vs. diff of 6 to Per+Surv: 2, 10, 2 : 1 successes)
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:37:27 PM)
*Caitlin bolted into the water and across the river. It was, at the deepest, about a foot, but brutal cold and fresh, and Caitlin crossed fast and bolted uphill. The two deer ran upslope rapidly, white tails up signaling danger, and Caitlin was peripherally aware that several other deer also gave flight. This place was definately foll of life. 100 - 200 - 300 yards they ran, and Caitlin knew in her heart that the deer were too far ahead of her - and also they were familiar with their terrain. Caitlin followed them over a ridge, and suddely had to drag up as the deer turned down slope to avoid a great barren patch of earth before a low dark cave. What caused Caitlin to drag up was the cave - the bones before it signaled a predator - the top of the food chain....*
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:37:39 PM)
*And by the number of bones, a successful one.*
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:41:25 PM)
Caitlin watched the cave curiously now, pacing from left to right in a careful and defensive stance, taking into the scents in the area, trying to familiarize herself with the scene before her and maybe gain some insight into whose territory she was in. That place was someone else's territoty and she wanted to know who, the deer being a distant memory.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:43:19 PM)
(Per + alertness, dif 8 please.)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:44:11 PM)
(sorry, I rolled it wrong. I rolled 8 at diff 6... it's only 4)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:44:43 PM)
(10/21/11 00:44:31 Caitlin Angelis rolls 4 dice vs. diff of 8 to Per+Alert: 3, 3, 5, 9 : 1 successes)
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:45:34 PM)
*Caitlin heard something behind her, just as she realized *she* was being stalked, she felt like it was closing on her, fast.* (action?)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:47:10 PM)
Caitlin jumped away and turned as fast as she could to face whatever was coming to her, all her senses alert to this unknown threat.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:47:23 PM)
(Dex + dodge please)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:48:11 PM)
(+2 dex in lupus, right?)
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:48:34 PM)
(yes)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:48:52 PM)
(10/21/11 00:48:42 Caitlin Angelis rolls 6 dice vs. diff of 6 to Dex+Dodge: 3, 10, 4, 3, 4, 9 : 2 successes)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:49:20 PM)
(It was actually 7 dice but that's good enough just keep the roll.)
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:52:53 PM)
*Caitlin leapt aside, and spun, and suddenly the world behind - and I mean RIGHT behind her exploded as two forms, BIG forms, easily as large as Crinos crashed into one another right where she had stood with force like a runaway freight train. One was low and stocky, and suddenly snarkled and hissed and bleated, hornes a nd hooves and fangs flashing. The other was massive and tall, with wings as wide as a small airplane and as black as coal, flashing as ebony hooves kicked and a massive, muscular horse head neighed and screamed. Caitlin was literally thrown aside (albeit without taking a solid blow) as two great huge thaumivores fought - she must be in the umbra - these things wouldn't manifest, it would be far too taxing.... but here they were, fighting tooth and nail and hoof and fang dangerously close to her.....*
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 8:56:46 PM)
Caitlin was shocked and amazed, trying to process what she saw. She could barely believe her eyes. She was a young garou still and this sort of thing was fuel for many tales but actually witnessing something so incredible was a completely different experience. She was uncertain on what to do but for the fact that she shuld give the combatants a wide berth until she figured out what to do. For the moment, she gave them space, wathing both to try and understand what took place.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 8:59:58 PM)
*The thought to give them space had just entered her head as she was bakcing up while the two were tangling when suddenly the land-bound form darted under the larger winged horse and Caitlin had time to realize: she was seeing two totems fighting, Chimera and Pegasus were tangling before her very eyes when suddenly pegasus leapt up to avoid the low, sneaky Chimera, and as Chimera lept, Pegasus kicked with it's back hooves, connecting solidly and sending the beast soaring violently right over Caitlin, forcing her to drop to the dirt to avoid the flying creature. When she looked up the two totems were circling, she wsa between then, and it was all anger between the two.*
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 9:07:08 PM)
Caitlin could not understand why those totems were fighting and why she found herself in that very same place. To make things worse, those were two totems with deep significance for her. It was her Tribe Totem and her pack totem. She owed allegiance and respect to both. How could she possibly take sides? There was only one thing for her to try to do, amazing as it seemed to her. She could not be there by chance. It had to be something that related to her in some way. She was in the middle of it already and she was no coward. Somehow, she had to try and stop them from tearing each other apart. Caitlin looked up and half roared, half howled tot ry to get both of their attentions. She would think about her own audacity another time. It was time to act. "Please, stop! Both of you are on the same side. both are part of Gaea. What is the meaning of this?"
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 9:10:03 PM)
*The Pegasus spread it's wings, it looked ready to leap into the air. The Chimera, though, spoke though it's fanged serpentine head, a sibilant, low sound* You are the meaning of this..... *The Pegasus snorted loudly and took a step toward Cait, the Chimera likewise began to close on the wolf. No word though came from the great back stallion - none that Caitlin heard at any rate. Above them thunder pealed through the clouds.*
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 9:15:23 PM)
Caitlin blinked and that answer took her aback. It would be a moment until she gathered herself after Chimera replied. She glanced at the storm, not liking it. In fact, she didn't like any of this. "I am? But how can this be? I am but one Garou. With all your power and wisdom, how could this happen? Don't we have enough enemies to fight against already. By Gaea, I can't let this happen. Stop... there must be another way."
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 9:18:31 PM)
*The snake head spoke in a low hiss* If you would have no battle, then you must choose.... *The two totems still circled, the tension was palpable, the aggression was enough that Caitlin found her own hackles rising against her will, and the rain was coming* This shall be settled... *the snake hissed once more, and the Pegasus stamped at the ground - The two creatures both seemed intent on one another past Caitlin though, and Cait became aware that there were a lot of animals watching from the boles of trees and rock outcroppings. Birds and foxes, squirrels and deer, they had an audience.*
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 9:30:02 PM)
Caitlin fought against the burning fury in her blood in order not to allow it to master her in fear of doing something unthinkable in a moment of blind rage. She had made herself into a block of ice in order to contain that terrifying force but she was also young and it was very difficult for her to contain it at that moment. She howled in frustration, venting some of it before she could speak again. The adience watching them didn't make it any easier for her either. "I will choose but enough of this. There will be no more fight or I will cast myself into the wind until I become nothing and this would have been for nothing. I will not allow myself to be the reason you fight and who knows what consequences this will bring." She glanced at the sky and liked that less and less by the second. Caitlin started pacing back and forth, keeping herself in between the two totems. If they fought, they would have to tear her apart in order to get to each other. That was an impossible choice as far as she was concerned. Sh
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 9:30:16 PM)
She wanted to come to a quick decision but that was easier said than done. Finally, she looked up and the two of them and said. "I owe you both my respect and I am honored to be worthy of your attention. would never willingly disrespect either of you and I would have you know that. That being said, I was born a daughter of the Pegasus. It is my heritage and I cannot forsake it, nor do I want to. If I must choose in order to make peace between the two of you, I choose you." She bowed to the Chimera and took a ste closer to the Pegasus.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 9:34:20 PM)
*Pegasus dropped one wing elegantly toward the ground - though there was still deep tension in the feathered horse, and Chimera hissed at them both* Wisdom you have... *The dog barked, and the goat bleated out words she could make at first, but then faded to a grumbling goat's voice and no meaning at all to her.8 You're choise is maaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggggghhhhhhh... *And that faded to just raw animal noises. Chimera circled though, and looked about to pounce upon them both as Cait drew close to her totem of birth.* (Per + primal urge please)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 9:35:40 PM)
(Diff 6?)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 9:36:24 PM)
(10/21/11 01:36:15 Caitlin Angelis rolls 5 dice vs. diff of 6 to Per + Primal Urge: 3, 5, 9, 10, 7 : 3 successes )
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 9:38:22 PM)
(yep. with me I'll always give you dif if it's not 6 so your safe to assume 6.) *Cait had to shift, it was just not practical and it was highly awkward, but a woman easily alighted. Chimera snarled and dodged forward, but Caitlin had the presence of mind to sinply grab on around Pegasus' neck and hold tight as the Horse lept upward and just... kept rising as the ground-bound chimera under them passed safely - if closely by - beneath them....*
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 9:42:46 PM)
Caitlin looked down at the Chimera, still finding it hard to believe that she was going through something like that and now flying on the back of a Pegasus. She still couldn't help but to feel bad about the way things turned out with the Chimera. That would have to have negative effects in some way next time she had to deal with a spirit connected to the chimera... or maybe the wise totem would see the truth behind her choice in time.... one could only hope. As they flew, she still had to understand and so she asked. "I must know why... was I really worth all of this?"
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 9:44:39 PM)
*The response she heard was in the back of her head, not literally spoken by the pegasus. The voice was deep, masculine, but calm and pleasant, like the sound of waterfall or the boom of thunder in the distance* Totems do not always agree when their children serve others....
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 9:46:21 PM)
*The totem was of course becoming calm quickly - it was hard to be edgy when one was flying thus....*
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 9:49:51 PM)
"I... see..." She said and that probably was all she would get from her totem. "Thank you... I am no galliard and I don't know what to say after what I saw. Just... thank you." she was feeling much better now, that everything was over and the flight was a pleasant experience. "I will always do everything in my power to prove myself worthy of being your daughter." It would probably have been something very corny or cheesy to say but Caitlin meant every word she spoke. She always did... "What happens now?"
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 9:51:56 PM)
*The Pegasus flew on, below them the mountains, the gorgeous valley - they all faded from view and the moon came out and graced them, bathing the clouds below in silvery light* Now? We fly. You are needed. A storm is brewing near your adopted home. You will be needed.
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 9:54:44 PM)
"Of course..." She said and had nothing else to say for now. She wanted to enjoy the experience for as long as she could. Her twin sister would be amazed at hearing about it but even that could not dispell the ominous effect the storm had caused on her. She was right after all. Something bad was about to happen.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 9:59:42 PM)
*The Pegasus flew with her for a long time before he begna to descend and she once more heard the totem's voice in her head* We are close... *The creature broke through low cloudcover and cold wind greeted them as they descended toward the world below. A great green swath through the scar that was the city of New Orleans, the massive city park, spread out below them and Pegasus began to descend into it's verdant midst. It was nothing like the pristine mountain valley she had woken up in, and it was yet not all together unpleasant. The totem alighted at a run and slowly trotted and cantered to a halt....*
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:03:29 PM)
Caitlin climbed down and nodded respectfully to the Pegasus and every word she spoke was charged the awe and respect she felt for her totem. "Thank you again for everything. I will do everything I can to help here." She wasn't sure if she should but she couldn't resist the temptation and Caitlin caressed the Pegasus and even smiled, something that rarely happened to her but if anyone deserved it, it was her Totem.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:05:07 PM)
*The totem leaned it's nose down, and she heard it's voice* you have no dishonor. when you speak, I do hear, even if I do not respond. *The creature stood up and looked southwest... then took several steps and alighted upon the wing once more, taking flight with a grace completely belied by it's size and rose toward the moon.....*
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:07:44 PM)
Caitlin sighed and watched the Totem leaving until she couldn't see it anymore. Eventually the smile faded and she recovered her serious, nearly frowning expression. It was time to see what was going on and she would waste no time. She started heading towards the Sept and would stop only to call her sister on the way there to say that she was back.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:08:12 PM)
(Does Cait have clothing dedicated?)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:10:04 PM)
(Yes, she does.)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:11:08 PM)
(And sorry about the delays. Sometimes a small tornado stops by my room. My niece is not even 3 years old yet and she pretty much lives here. You have no idea how much of a handful they can be at this age. ><)
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:11:53 PM)
(I have a 4 year old daughter named Clara. I am very much aware. :-) It's okay.)
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:12:33 PM)
(It's up to you how Cait gets to the sept - Umbral or in the physical world. You are no longer in the pack. Hang tight while I pull your sheet up and update tags.)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:13:13 PM)
(Ok. Thank you very much for the scene. =))
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:13:14 PM)
(Takes me a few minutes due to slooooow interwebs)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:13:35 PM)
(NP. I appreciate the help getting me out of that crazy situation.)
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:15:01 PM)
(cake. No problem. )
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:15:15 PM)
(You may have tor elog, but your pack tag should be removed.)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:15:35 PM)
(BRB then)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:15:52 PM)
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Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:16:16 PM)
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Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:16:48 PM)
Yup, I see no Pack tag.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:16:59 PM)
You are updated and no longer scene locked in any way.
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:17:10 PM)
Thanks!
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:17:15 PM)
Now on to finding another Pack. =)
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:17:19 PM)
No wahala.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:17:30 PM)
There's others out there. What Auspice is Caitlin?
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:17:37 PM)
Ahroun.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:18:20 PM)
*nod* I'm sure you'll find one. I won't push you towards a pack but I'm sure one's there.
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:18:27 PM)
I will see if Larissa's pack is still looking for someone or check some other people to see what I can do.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:18:46 PM)
You got it. I may rack out early tonight.... not sure yet.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:18:53 PM)
But feel free to go IC and interact.
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:19:26 PM)
Alrighty! I might just go to bed and catch some extra Zs but I will be around tomorrow. :)
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:19:36 PM)
Have a good night.
JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:19:44 PM)
No worries. Hope you enjoyed. Have a good one!
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:19:50 PM)
Sure did!
Caitlin Angelis (Oct 20, 2011 10:20:01 PM)
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JKRende (Oct 20, 2011 10:20:08 PM)
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