EliteCommander

Blood Act I~ Ghosts of the Past

Ssarak Dyreackthanose

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Ssarak nodded to Leith. "That would likely be wise. It would be best for us to be prepared as quickly as possible after the attack. There are no guarantees that the demons will not try again soon. Not to mention the other...dangers that may form out of this tragedy. Representatives and soldiers from two opposing armies are currently within the college's walls. This attack was a surprise to all of us, and I saw demons attacking everyone indiscriminately, but it is not unreasonable to think that the representatives may try to cast blame. If that blame falls on the college, it would obviously not be good, but even if the two armies blame one another, we would be caught in the middle of their conflict. I left my armor and weapons in our room, so I will need to stop by to retrieve them."

The devastation from the attack was likely to effect facets of the college Ssarak had not even thought of yet, far beyond the obvious damage. The stonework could be repaired, the wounded healed, and the bodies buried, but the long lasting effects were yet to be seen. How would the two armies react, and how would the college cope economically with the damage and loss of life? It seemed very unlikely that they would be using demons for security again, so how would they keep everyone protected. All of these questions together could quickly become overwhelming, so for the moment, it seemed best to focus on one thing at a time. Ssarak looked to the guard whose name he did not yet know and gave a polite nod. "Will you be joining us?"

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

I think their conversation can wrap up if you like. Do you want to move to the next day?

Elder Scrolls: Terror of the Padomaic

I do plan on looking once we reach Khenarthi's Roost

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Kaleeth could easily believe that Janius had lived through close encounters with death before. With the way he handled himself during the fight with the wamasu, it was easy to tell that he knew what he was doing. She understood what he was trying to say, but she didn't think words could help her overcome her weakness. "Yes, I remember. I know I have got better since I started becoming a hunter. My father's training has helped. It has given me a way to...react when I don't know what else to do. It's just...I don't always react like I did with the wamasu, or father. Many times, I just...stand there. I can't think. I don't even think about getting hurt or killed, I just think about...nothing. I am not able to move or act. Someone else has to always help me. It did happen with the wamasu. Before I attacked, I froze up again and just screamed. You were calm enough to act and give me time to start thinking. And maybe father would not have even hit you if I would have said something sooner.

Looking up at Janius regretfully, Kaleeth nuzzled her snout against his neck. She wanted his advice to work, but talking about danger was far different than experiencing it. "I understand what you saying, but...it is not really a problem when I have time to think. I can...rationalize as you suggest. I can accept that I might die and try to change it, but that is only when I can think. I can't...practice for the fear of real danger. I always do fine in training, but real danger causes me to freeze. You did help though, being there both times. You gave me something to focus on."

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Kaleeth seemed confused for a moment. It seemed obvious to her why she would be afraid, and she really did not understand what he was going for, but nevertheless, she answered as best as she could. "I...don't know what to say. I was afraid of wamasu because I did not want to die. I did not want you to die. It was big, strong, tough, and I did not think I could fight back. I thought...I couldn't do anything no matter how hard I tried. I just attacked because I saw you were calm. I though...maybe you could get around it and get away. If you were not a werewolf, it might have killed us. I was afraid of father because I know he is strong, and skilled. I thought he would hurt you, or worse. And I did not know what I could do, I...could not fight my father. I am glad he hit be, because it made him stop and regret it. I don't know what else to say. I get really afraid, and sometimes I can't think enough to do anything."

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Kaleeth shook her head. "No, I am not brave. I have resilience, I have been trained well and know what I am doing, but I am afraid. I am always afraid. I barely brought myself to stab the wamasu. i almost did nothing when Father was hitting you. I just...I get so afraid I stop moving. I not always able to get past it. Other hunters think I am weak, they think I will...get them killed if I get afraid and freeze up. They do not think they can trust me...and they are probably right. I wish I could be brave."

Kaleeth's voice was obviously saddened, but she tried to keep her spirits up. Sitting and relaxing in each other's arms with Janius was certainly helping. "You, though, you are brave. You stood up to the wamasu alone when I just screamed. I would have died without you. You are strong. If I was that strong, maybe I would not have as many reasons to be afraid? Maybe...no, I trust you. You say being werewolf would not be good for me, and you know more about it than me. I should not want it." She said, trying to erase the temptation from her mind to ask to receive the condition herself. She knew it would not be a good idea to sleep out in the marsh all night, but she wanted to stay just a bit longer to relax.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Kaleeth listened with interest at Janius' explanation. She found that it reminded her of something she had been told long ago, but she could not really remember anything about it. All her memory told her was that people in her village might know what werewolves are, so it was important that she not say anything about it. "Your life does sound very close to ours. You hunt, you move around a lot, and you are close with everyone. I guess you do not always move to same places like we do, though. We move our village between a few different trees every season. It sounds terrible that people hunt you though. I do not see why anyone would want to kill someone as nice as you. It is not your fault that the...beast spirit, is hard to control."

Resting her head on his chest, Kaleeth looked up at him with a smile. "Everything else sounds great though. I remember seeing you as a werewolf. You were strong, powerful. You held off a wamasu with only your hands. It makes you powerful, and interesting, and you say it is amazing to experience. I wish I could feel that power. Maybe then, I would be a good hunter."

Shadows in the Moonlight

"Well, we have some meat with us. It's all sealed away, so its scent won't temp us most of the time, but we can use it to practice staying in control. I do not know how much control we will have by the end of the week, but that is at least a goal to keep ourselves in human form around raw or cooking meat. It sounds...doable. We have a week to figure it out, at least. I was also thinking about one thing I noticed about our transformations. It seems that they do not happen back to back, within a short time. Next week, if we can find a place to slip away to and transform during the day, it might make it easier to avoid transforming when we don't want to." Sam commented. He turned off the interstate and onto a smaller road, which lead to his planned campsite in about ten or so miles. It was a remote and secluded place that he had only ever been to once before. He wasn't really sure if anyone was actually supposed to be there, but if no one found them, then there wouldn't be a problem.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

I need to go to bed now. Goodnight.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Kaleeth wrapped her tail around Janius' waist and smiled. Even with all that happened, even if the future was uncertain, she could at least have some comfort in this moment. She knew Janius would stand little chance of convincing her father of anything, but she did appreciate that he was willing to undertake such an impossible endeavor for her. Although, his devotion did make their inevitable separation all the more painful. "I do not know what will happen in all of this. It is all so confusing. I do not know what will happen when you talk to him, or when it is time for you to leave. I feel like I do not know anything, just...just that I know I do not want it to be the last time I see you when you leave. I do not know when, or how, or in what way, but I want to see you again. Somehow, somewhere. It is all very stressful to think about, but...at least we can relax now."

Kaleeth closed her eyes and resigned herself to simply enjoying Janius' body heat. Despite the air already being rather hot, she found his warmth relaxing. After a few minutes, she spoke up suddenly, and in a much more calm tone as before. "I am wondering, what is it like to be a werewolf?"