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Post by Diniveka|The|Zsadist on Dec 15, 2010 15:43:40 GMT 12
Leaning in slightly, Sabin dropped a kiss on her temple with a content rumbling sigh, though he knew one of her reasons for staying so close. 'If you're keen, I can introduce you to the guys I know that are here, though one's with his female, so he'll probably want to be alone for a little while.' He gave a slight laugh, knowing exactly how that felt, but didn't move, not wanting to pressure her into meeting people, even though it was only a couple.
'Nehvae? Nehvae can you see him? He's too good for me.' Rhage's voice was mock-serios as he spoke, hands still fumbling, 'looking' for the child. Slowly, they began to creep upwards again, before suddenly grabbing Micky's waits and pulling him over his head, holding him firmly, but upside down, in front of him. Grinning, Rhage's eyes widened with shock and realisation. 'There you are!' Quickly turning him, the Draconoh sat with a thump and put the boy back on his feet in front of him. His eyes flickered to the female, who had approached when he was playing with Micky, and started to smile, stopping himself with a reminder that she wouldn't see it. In a deep rumble, he spoke to her in Draconian, the common language of ther species. 'Hey, I'll be with you in a moment.' Before turning back to the child in front of him, teal eyes glinting in interest. 'So, what's your mum taught you since I last saw you?'
Rafe laughed slightly, shaking his head at her words. 'It isn't rude, or mean. It's something every sentient creature looks for, company and happiness.' With another smile, he kissed her temple and fell silent, perfectly content with her there.
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Post by Nightstalker on Dec 15, 2010 16:09:53 GMT 12
Diova smiled up at him as he kissed her temple and she inclined her head slightly in assent. "I'd like that thank you Sabin." She said softly, smiling slightly at his silent laugh, guessing what it was about. "As long as they wont mind." She leaned in against him, her arm wrapping around his waist to keep herself close.
Nehvae watched the two of them with a smile, until she saw someone else coming towards them. As unthreatening as the woman looked, Nehvae's arm went straight into her pocket, her hand tightening around the gun that was there, her smile disappearing.
Micky squealed as quietly as he could manage as he was hoisted up and hung upside down. He wriggled furiously as he tried to get free, laughing happily. As he was set right way up on the ground, Micky clambered onto Rhage's lap, pulling his blonde hair and snickering. "Mummy taught me not to lie around in random places and sleep." He said cheekily, looking up at Rhage. His head turned abruptly in Nehvae's direction and he stilled at her tense stance, his eyes traveling over to the other woman standing near her.
Ezra grunted as she walked away, leaning up against the rock, feeling relieved that she had left yet strangely sad, he wasn't good with people, but she was the only one that seemed interested in talking to him. Not that he wanted to talk to anyone, it was just a change, all he cared about was remembering what he had lost.
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Post by Zaraha on Dec 15, 2010 22:02:58 GMT 12
Catya shrank back slowly though she wasnt frightened merely going into a defensive position as she felt the other womans gaze. Even without sight she could guess how much distrust was in that look and mostlikely coupled with hate and disgust for her weakness, something that disgusted even herself. As the male Draconah spoke to her in a language she was comfortable with her posture relaxed slightly as she felt the weight of his presence, so different from the other one she now knew only by name. Nodding to show she understood, she adknowledged his answer in the same language and pretended to look around the clearing as if she could actually see. Her act was amazingly believeable for someone who had never before seen teh light of day or colours and shapes that everyone took for granted. Hearing the younger boy she waited for the jibes and cruel comments that could possbilby fly her way, erecting mental and emotional sheilds. He didnt however sound cruel, merely a young boy having fun yet she couldnt see, and couldnt make that assumption clearly.
Breathing in Rafes scent, she kept her body against him, her arms wrapped around his strong torso. Burrying her head by the side of his neck, she gently kissed the skin there before looking around the clearing. "Who else do you know here?" SHe moved out so that she stood beside him yet one arm remained around his waist, keeping her close.
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Post by Diniveka|The|Zsadist on Dec 16, 2010 16:27:26 GMT 12
Sabin shook his head, murmuring 'They won't mind' before turning them so they looked out over the clearing once more.With his free hand, he pointed out the people as he named them, giving her their names so that she would feel more confident around them. 'Well, there's Rhage, over with the women, playing with the child. He's a charmer, though he is great around kids, and it seems he's pretty much adopted this one for himself. As I said, he's a Draconoh, and from England, though he hasn't been there in years.' Shifting his gaze, he pointed out another pair, speaking again. 'That's Raphael, a human who could hold his own against both Rhage and myself, though not at the same time. I've never met the female he's with, though it's been a long time since I've even seen him talk to a woman, let alone ... socialise with one.' Not since the male had had his wife run out on him, but Sabin didn't mention the fact. Wasn't for him to tell. Switching again, he pointed out the last person he knew personally, though he knew a couple of others by sight. 'And that woman over there, on the rocks, is Temeraire, also human. Though she doesn't look it, she's an absolute Hellcat, I found that out when I helped her get a family out from a Zombie-ridden neighbourhood a few years ago. So,' he said, turning back to her and kissing her forehead. 'Who do you want to meet first?'
Rhage gave a playful yelp as the boy tugged his hair and grabbed his hands, grinning at his cheeky statement. 'You should listen to her, you know. Who would be silly enough do that?' Glancing up at Nehvae when she stiffened, he instantly knew the reason. 'She won't hurt you, or Mickey. She's just waiting to talk to me. Aren't you?' He shot the question towards the blind woman, encouraging her to speak.
Rafe smiled and nodded towards the pair or Harpies, having finally reconised the male as Sabin, someone he sometimes worked with. 'I've known the male harpy, Sabin, for a while now, but I have no idea who the female he's with is. Then there's Rhage, and also I've come across the two wolves, GeMoA, the both of them. Brother and sister, and an amazing team.' He gestured to each one with a slight nod in their direction. He knew others by sight, they all did pretty much, but not by name.
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Post by Nightstalker on Dec 16, 2010 16:56:20 GMT 12
She smiled slightly, watching the big male Draconoh play with the tiny human boy. "Rhage looks like he would be a good father." Diova said, smirking as he yelped in response to the boy pulling his hair. "That boy looks to old for his age though." She said, shaking her head sadly, most children were like that now, looking older than they should be, scared to play and tending to stick close to their parents. "I don't mind who we meet first, just one question, do you know who that one that's who's anger seems to be coming off him in waves is? He looks like he wants to kill something."
Nehvae sighed at Rhage's reassurance, she didn't really need it, knowing the truth herself, but was still wary. She wouldn't let anyone hurt her son, even if he wasn't technically hers by blood. "You never know. Anyone can be a killer, however innocent they may look." Her voice was hard, showing what she had had to go through to keep Micky alive and reasonably healthy by herself, something that wasn't easy.
Turning back to Rhage as he grabbed hold of his hands, Micky knocked his head against Rhage's, giggling as he hit the mans nose with his forehead. "You would be!" He said, laughing as he struggled to get free. "I jumpded on yous! you silly." He snickered, completely forgetting about the woman who was standing near them.
Fajar's tail thumped against the ground as he heard him and his sister mentioned by the human with the other female human. He sprang to his feet and trotted towards them grinning, only to stop halfway and let out a little whuff to call his reluctant sister. Loping over the rest of the way he sniffed the female then Rafe, his tail wagging happily.
She growled in irritation as her brother leaped to his feet and went towards the humans like a common dog, her hackles raising in alarm as he called back to her. Surely it would be better for me to remain hidden. She grumbled at him as she followed reluctantly, her eyes flashing as she sat down a few meters back.
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Post by Nightstalker on Dec 16, 2010 17:06:56 GMT 12
The moon is slowly creeping further in the sky as more people of all species appear. Groups form as people catch up, and stalls are set up, the atmosphere could almost be called cheerful, if it wasn't for the ever watchful people that took turns searching the perimeter, checking for any sign of Zombies. As the meeting place fills up, people begin to relax more, although still cautious of the Zombies, they begin to branch out and interact with new people.
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Post by Zaraha on Dec 16, 2010 21:38:30 GMT 12
Catya wanted so desperately to see what was playing out before her but as soon as the unwanted thought entered her head she pushed it out, not wanting to fall into the void of depression, a state she was so close to a lot of the time. Catya sighed, a small gust of breath as they talked around her and she pushed her waist lenght layer hair away from her face, the short bits at the front annoying her. When she spoke it was slow and her voice was heavily accented with that of her hoome country Germany. "I just want to talk. I would never try to hurt you or.... your son?" she guessed, her eyebrows frowning in thought behind her sunglasses. "Its been so long since I have been around my own kind." She kept her hands out of her thick jersey as if to say she was no threat.
Smiling she looked at each person in turn as Rafe explained them to her, an introduction of sorts. She was surprised however when the two wolves approached her, sniffing at her. She laughed, delighted and nodded in greeting, her hand stroking the skin of his waist at which it lay. "You guys are amazing," she spoke softly, kindly, feeling privlidged that they had come over here by their own means to adknowledge her. Dropping her hand, she crouched down so that she was level with the wolves and realised how big they were.
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Post by Diniveka|The|Zsadist on Dec 17, 2010 16:20:19 GMT 12
Sabin hmmed in agreement to her statement about the child,and then glanced back to where the angry male was standing. 'I've never seen him before. I think. It would help if he didn't stick in the shadows like he's doing.' Shooting a pondering glance to the male, he led Diova towards Rafe, just as two wolves also headed over. He reconised them, from the last time he had met up with his panthers, and nodded a greeting to them both before greeting Raphael. 'Rafe, It's been a while. What brought you out of your hidey-hole?' His eyes weren't kind, as he flicked his gaze to the female, but they weren't hostile. Wary, and not knowing what to expect, he had the right to be wary. But there was an openness to them, an opportunity to gain his trust, what trust he accorded all but the woman tucked into his side.
Falling backwards in a controlled way, Rhage let the child sprawl over his chest as he released his hands and clutched his nose. 'Ow! You have a hard head!' He teased jokingly as he mock-glared down at Micky. ''I guess you did, that makes you and your mum smarter than me, doesn't it? He grinned, and glanced back up at Nehvae, reassuring her with a look that he was watching the woman, just in case, no matter what he thought of her.
With a grin as the wolves came over, Rafe greeted the male wolf first, letting him sniff one outstretched hand for a moment before rubbing his back affectionately. 'Hey, how've you guys been?' He asked, knowing the male would reply in his own way, before introducing Gab To him and his sister, sitting further back. 'Fajar, Senja, this is my ... mate, Gabrielle.' He hesitated, before introducing Gabriele, trying to think of the correct word for her that the wolves would understand, not because he didn't see her as such. 'Gabrielle, this is Fajar, and that's his sister Senja.' When Sabin and the female he was with came over, Rafe straightened, returning the greeting and clasping forearms with the Harpy, a comrade's handshake.He didn't miss the flash of interest in the warriors eyes when he grinned, amber eyes that flicked to Gab and back before Sabin smiled slightly, knowingly. 'Yeah, it has. And she got me out. Gab decided that I needed to get out, and since she had to go meet someone, arranged to meet me here. Bribery, in short.'
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Post by Nightstalker on Dec 17, 2010 16:52:04 GMT 12
Sticking with Sabin as he led her towards the man named Rafe that he had pointed out only a couple of minutes before hand, Diova found herself slipping right back into how she had been when she met Sabin, not exactly hostile, but not seeming to give a fuck about what happened.
Nehvae relaxed slightly at the reassuring look Rhage sent her, she could tell that the man wouldn't let anything happen to Micky, he liked the boy to much. She smiled slightly as she watched him play with the boy, she couldn't help the slight feeling of guilt slide onto her face as she watched her boy laugh. He didn't have as much fun as he deserved, he barely had any time to play, to relax. Te knowledge that there was nothing she could do about that weighed down on her, knowing that he had never had much of a childhood.
Micky grabbed hold of Rhage's hair to stop himself from falling and to balance himself. He giggled and tugged the blonde strands again. "He he, Yup! Mummy, Rhage is silly!" He shot a look over his shoulder at Nehvae, his eyes sparkling with excitement. He turned back to Rhage and tugged his hair again. "Your hair is funny!
Fajar whuffed as Rafe rubbed his back, catching his sisters thought about him acting like a common dog. He sighed and gave her an irritated look before turning to the woman and shoving his nose into her stomach in a playful greeting. Taking the chance to lick the females face while he was at it. Turning as the harpy appeared, Fajar rose up on his hind legs and braced his front paws on the males chest, ignoring the irritated noise that came from his sister. He stared at Sabin for a while, then knocked the side of his head with his muzzle. He sniffed the female beside him then finally sat back down, his tail wagging cheerfully.
Senja grumbled in irritation as her brother bounced around like a puppy, her dark eyes rolled in disbelief. She acknowledged them only with a slight dip of her head, otherwise sitting there, watching her brother with a long suffering look. Senja frowned, her head turning as she regarded the female harpy. There was something different about her, they were alike in someway, the similarities relieving in the face of Fajars bounciness. Standing up, ignoring her twins disbelief, Senja sniffed the harpy, her muzzle wrinkling to reveal sharp teeth in a slight snarl. Her tail wagged slightly, at odds to her expression, and after examining the female for a moment, sat down next to her.
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Post by Zaraha on Dec 17, 2010 19:35:52 GMT 12
All she could hear in front of her was everyone playing and she knew she shouldnt count her chances that the man in front of her would talk to someone like her anytime soon. Shrugging she told herself she would go and sit somewhere quiet by herself where he could come and talk to someone like her if he felt like it. She told herself it didnt bother her, her whole life she had been teased an ignored so what should one more person make it? But it did bother her, she just wanted to be accepted. Turning away she felt her way over to a clear spot at the edge of the gathered people and sat down, wrapping her arms around herself and going into the deathly quiet faze she often entered.
Hearing Rafe explain her as his mate made Gabrielle smile as she laughed at the wolves antics though she winced as the wolf pressed his nose into her stomach. The scar was getting better but it would take time. She could already tell the two of them had some special type of connection, different to other animals. Greeting them verbally and stroking at Fajars warm coat she smiled and stood again to meet the eyes of both harpies with her bright green ones. That same gaze didnt miss the wariness in the male Harpies gaze and she adknowledged it with a dip of her head, smiling gently at the couple. Keeping one arm at her side to stroke Fajars head, Gabrielle knew his sister would warm up in her own time and so didnt force her. "Yeah he was quite atatched to that cave. It was time he got out. Im Gabrielle." Her stuck out her free hand inquiringly, not knowing how they would react. She didnt offer or expect the same handshake that Rafe and the male harpy had previously shared merely offering a normal one, accepting that he might not take it up.
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Post by ≈Silver≈ on Dec 20, 2010 12:34:23 GMT 12
Couching in the shadows with her father and cat, the cool dew on the grass tickled her legs as she sat with them both on her left side, propped up on one arm. The numerous buckles and latches on her shorts glittered in the thin moonlight as it poured over her and her torn family. Her black cat's fur glistened and shone in the moon that dappled them. Her father was behind them, observing the small sandy clearing. People where peppered around and talking amongst themselves. Not close enough to hear, GriZelda Avarhi and her father waited in the shrubbery a couple of meters away, around fifteen from the little river. As it curved gently, the the water the color of black ice. Running her hand gently over B's glossy black pelt, he lay at her feet purring calmly. Her shirt was dark and tight, stretching just over her elbows and hanging low around her throat. Her face was a soft smile as she ran her fingers through her cat's fur. The rather large once-house cat shifted and his soft amber gaze filtered the moonlight, making them more gold than the old tan color. Her own vivid green gaze lifted and she peered out of the bushes, then up at her father who was engraving something into the tree that he was leaning on not too long ago. "Can we go now?" she whined quietly. She was itching to go out into the clearing and meet some other people, and maybe evan a guy or two. The cool on her ankles alerted her that B had aroused, and flicked her gaze over to him as he peered out of the bushes. Her father took a silent step and peered out the shrubs for himself, his pale hazel gaze fluttering around like he was watching a stray butterfly. Pulling back in, he looked at her with soft eyes. "I guess we can now. We have waited long enough." he smiled. This would be one of Zell's first meetings. Her father had not let her go out into the open, so he usually went alone whilst she waited in the shrubbery with B. "Yes!" she whispered to herself. Smiling cheerily, she quietly sprang to her feet, the buckles on her shorts and jacket softly clicking together. Her long black coat dragged on the foliage until she was fully standing, and then it hung around her ankles. Her black converses made no noise as she stepped forwards, but her father grabbed her shoulder and pulled her around before she could step out into the open. "Remember what we talked about. This is not a joke. Do not speak unless spoken to and do not fool around." he hissed; his hazel gaze looked as if it would jump out and eat Zell alive. Half taken by surprise that her father spoke to her like that, she turned back around as his hand finally slipped off her shoulder. The short cropped sleeves of her coat tugged on the branches as she slipped through and out into the open. It looked larger than it had ever been, and the silver moonlight was strangled by storm clouds. With the warmth of B at her leg, she felt the slightest bit more confident. But still barely. Her black hair was glossy on it's own, falling over her back and shoulders. She stopped and stared in awe, her green gaze ripping between all the people, not too many, but the most she had ever seen. Her father came into step beside her, placing his arm around her reassuringly.
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Post by Diniveka|The|Zsadist on Dec 21, 2010 17:18:08 GMT 12
Sabin smiled and greeted the wolf when he jumped up, his claws digging into his chest through his shirt, though not enough to draw blood. Meeting his eyes squarely, they stayed like that for a moment until Fajar bumped his muzzle against his head, dropped down again and seated himself, aparently happy. When Senja came over, though, he stilled, wary despite everything. He and the female hadn't go off to a good start, and he didn't know how she would act. Though, he was suprised when all she did was sniff Di, completely ignoring him, before sitting next to her. He hadn't known that she could even act slightly friendly, let alone actually come up to someone of her own accord. When Gabrielle offered her hand, he paused for a moment, then when Rafe didn't object, took it and raised it to his mouth, brushing his lips lightly over her fingertips before releasing her hand with his lip quirked. 'Well meet, Gabrielle. I am Sabin de la Cruz, and this is my mate, Diova.' His arm, slung around Diova's shoulders, tightened, and he bent slightly and kissed her temple. He didn't know how she would react to his old-world greeting, but he wanted her to know that it was only her in his thoughts.
Rafe didn't object to what he knew the Harpy would do, and as soon as the other male dropped her hand, he slipped an arm around Gabrielles waist from behind and stood behind her, sitting his chin on the top of her head. She was the perfect height for that, and she just fitted under his chin. 'Knowing Sabin, he would have already told you who I am, but I'll introduce myself anyay. Raphael Zeeman, nice to meet you Diova. It's nice to actually see him relaxed, he's normally so stiff it's like theres a spike up his ass.' He grinned, showing he didn't really mean it, and rolled his eyes at the dark look Sabin gave him.
With a laugh, Rhage watched the woman move away out of the corner of his eye and sit on the ground, away from people. After a few more minutes playing with Micky, Rhage excused himself with a grin, telling the boy that no lady should be left alone, and walked over to where she sat, dropping to the ground next to her. 'Sorry, he's a bit of a handful, but he doesn't really have anyone else to play with. His mums too busy keeping him safe.' He murmured the words in Draconian to her, seeing that she had zoned out, and not wanting to startle her too much, though she probably had heard him approach.
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Post by Nightstalker on Dec 21, 2010 18:08:19 GMT 12
Diova blinked in surprise as the black, female wolf sat down next to her, she dropped a hand and gingerly resting her hand on the wolfs head. When Senja's only response was to grunt and flick her ears, Diova relaxed again. There was no visible reaction on Diovas face as Sabin kissed the woman's fingertips, she was however, slightly relieved when Sabin's arm tightened around her and he kissed her temple. Reassured, Diova leant into him and smirked slightly at Rafe's explanation. "He was kind of like that when I first met him, although, there were bigger things to worry about at that point so it wasn't very noticeable, he seems to have a tendency to scowl at cave walls though, what they did to deserve that I have no idea." She smirked slightly and her arm tightened around Sabin, silently reassuring him that she wasn't trying to insult him.
Senja grunted softly when the females hand dropped to her head, her ears flicking back to hear her before resuming their normal position. Shut up. she snapped at her brother through their link before he could say anything. All she got back was a wave of amusement which she stubbornly ignored. At least I don't go bouncing on people like a common dog. She said, glaring at him. The only reply she got was her brother snorting and shaking his head.
Micky sighed in disappointment as Rhage left and he returned to his adoptive mother. He reached out his arms to her and was picked up instantly. Wrapping an arm around his mums neck, Micky hugged her and received a tight squeeze in return.
Picking her son up at his request, Nehvae kept her watchful gaze on everyone surrounding them. Going over to a stall that was selling daggers, Nehvae spent a time looking over them carefully before buying a small one. Moving to the edge of a clearing, a few meters away from the young woman, her father and a cat that had just come into the clearing, Nehvae set Micky down and crouched in front of him. She had decided that, as young as he was, he couldn't go around unarmed anymore, she new that her boy would understand the seriousness of what she was giving him. As she explained to him quietly and passed him the dagger, Mickys first reaction was excitement which changed to understanding as she explained her motives. As she picked her son up again she sighed heavily, hating the fact that circumstances had pushed her towards making sure that her innocent son could protect himself.
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Post by Zaraha on Dec 21, 2010 20:59:13 GMT 12
Gabrielle smiled at Sabin before Diova and when he let her hand go, dropped it to her side. The way he had greeted her way different to what she had been expecting but she was pleased that she had been accepted, her smile genuine. "Its nice to meet the both of you." The warmth of Rafe against her back and his arms surrounding her made her mind flicker breifly of back in his cave, on his bed with the sheets tangled around their bare bodies. Seeing the dark look sabin gave the man behind her, Gabrielle laughed, her green eyes twinkling. "Says the man who lives in a cave. You werent too relaxed when I arrived." She laughed again and turned her head up to look at him, her red hair trailing over his shoulder.
Catya heard the other Draconah coming towards her but in the state she was in, so deathly silent and still in was like hearing underwater so of course she got a slight shock when he sat down and spoke to her. Jumping slightly, she shook herself out of her stony state and tryed to look in his direction though she was sure she had gotten the whole angle wrong. She shook her head, stretching one arm out and with the other rolling up the sleeve of her jersey before repeating the proccess on the other arm. "No its ok. Every deserves to have fun, especially at that age," she spoke, replying in like. Her head hadnt moved as she had rolled up the sleeves and she didnt try the pretense of looking around. This man could already tell she was blind. The worry that other people could tell she was blind too by watching was irrelevant as they were quite a distance away anyway.
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Post by Diniveka|The|Zsadist on Dec 23, 2010 13:56:23 GMT 12
Sabin gave a small laugh and shook his head. 'It's either glare at them or yell at them, and I know which one would scare you off faster. And as to what they did ... well that's between me and them.' The hand around her shoulders moved slightly, absently stroking over strands of her hair that lay on her shoulder as the four of them conversed. It was an unconcious gesture, and it calmed him, even when he didn't need it. 'Rafe, have you seen Monica set up yet?' On a completely different train of thought now, he glanced around, not spotting the older woman from where they stood. She was a proffessional vendor, making and selling proper craft items, but she hadn't shown up yet, which was unusual. 'Or Dresdan for that matter? I haven't seen him since a couple of meetings ago.' Dresdan was a weaponssmith, also a valuable person to know in times like these.
Rafe laughed, shaking his head. 'That doesn't really work, considering he lives in a cave as well.' Kissing the tip of her nose as she looked up at him, he grinned, before turning sober at Sabin's questions. 'I've seen both in the past few weeks. I know Dresdan is here, though I haven't seen him. Don't know about Monica though, You'll have to look around.' Shrugging, he let his gaze roam he stalls that had been set up, and frowned. 'You're right though, I don't see her.'
Glancing around before looking back at the female, Rhage grinned, though she couldn't see it, she would hear it in his voice. 'So, what brings one of the coveted females out here? I'm suprised the Elders let you out of the clan territories. I know they never let my sisters out.' There was a slight pause, and pain flickered through his eyes, and was just audible in his voice when he spoke of his sisters, but it was quickly masked as he growled something to himself under his breath.
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