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"That...is a very good question." Meesei answered. Even she was uncertain what to do regarding Rhazii and Newt. Living with the clan, they always had the ability to allow the clan's caretakers to watch over them when they needed to leave the ruin, or were otherwise busy. But this time, Meesei had the feeling that they would be going farther away, and for much longer.
"Without knowing how far away we will be going, or for how long, it is difficult to give a definitive answer. Obviously, if we are heading into danger, that will be no place for toddlers. If they are with us, then we will invariably have to leave one of us with them at all times, which will make our tasks more difficult. "But..." Meesei began, her gaze moving to Fendros and Kaleeth, who were each holding their children. "Would you truly be comfortable leaving them here? There would be no guarantee of how long it will be before you can see them again, and we may have no contact with the clan."
Meesei did not need an answer to know that they would not want to leave their children behind. Overall, it was a difficult situation, but their duty required that they face this problem, as they could not simply ignore a command from Hircine. There were another few moments before someone spoke up once more, this time Kaleeth. "Well...we could bring another pack."
"Without knowing how far away we will be going, or for how long, it is difficult to give a definitive answer. Obviously, if we are heading into danger, that will be no place for toddlers. If they are with us, then we will invariably have to leave one of us with them at all times, which will make our tasks more difficult. "But..." Meesei began, her gaze moving to Fendros and Kaleeth, who were each holding their children. "Would you truly be comfortable leaving them here? There would be no guarantee of how long it will be before you can see them again, and we may have no contact with the clan."
Meesei did not need an answer to know that they would not want to leave their children behind. Overall, it was a difficult situation, but their duty required that they face this problem, as they could not simply ignore a command from Hircine. There were another few moments before someone spoke up once more, this time Kaleeth. "Well...we could bring another pack."
"I...do not actually know." Meesei answered, pausing a moment to begin her meal. "Lord Hircine spoke to me within my dreams last night, but his commands were not too clear. All I know is that something is happening that requires our attention directly. He said that I will learn soon enough where it is we are needed. I am going to attend another meeting with the clan's leadership this evening, so it may be then that it is brought to my attention."
There was another awkward pause, which honestly was not entirely unexpected. For the past few years, the pack overall had rather liked living among the clan. They had stability, safety, new friends, and their own roles within the community. It was not common for lycans to be able to live within such a society, and most of them had grown accustomed to being settled in one location. "I know this is not precisely pleasant news, but it is worth noting that, just because we are going to be leaving, does not mean we will never be coming back. I had not anticipated this becoming the case, but this ruin has essentially been our home for the past few years. I know you all like living here and, despite the insufferable weather outside, I share that sentiment. Currently, I plan for us to return here after we have dealt with whatever situation we are being called on to handle. It is possible that could change, but...this is a good place to live, and not just for sentimental reasons. It is a tactically valuable position as, geographically, it is the most central clan in Tamriel. It is the best location from which to coordinate the rest of Tamriel's clans."
Though not as emotionally effected as the others, even Lorag seemed at least slightly disappointed by the news. Training the recruits was fulfilling work, and while there were other skilled warriors in the clan that could take over that role, but he couldn't help but to feel upset that he wouldn't be seeing the current group through to the end of it. Of course, there was no way he would let them know of that. There was at least the possibility that they would be coming back, and he could think of a few other silver linings. "Well, if this trouble needs our attention, then it has to involve some of Vile's more important lackeys. At least we'll be able to get some payback for them forcing us to uproot like this."
There was another awkward pause, which honestly was not entirely unexpected. For the past few years, the pack overall had rather liked living among the clan. They had stability, safety, new friends, and their own roles within the community. It was not common for lycans to be able to live within such a society, and most of them had grown accustomed to being settled in one location. "I know this is not precisely pleasant news, but it is worth noting that, just because we are going to be leaving, does not mean we will never be coming back. I had not anticipated this becoming the case, but this ruin has essentially been our home for the past few years. I know you all like living here and, despite the insufferable weather outside, I share that sentiment. Currently, I plan for us to return here after we have dealt with whatever situation we are being called on to handle. It is possible that could change, but...this is a good place to live, and not just for sentimental reasons. It is a tactically valuable position as, geographically, it is the most central clan in Tamriel. It is the best location from which to coordinate the rest of Tamriel's clans."
Though not as emotionally effected as the others, even Lorag seemed at least slightly disappointed by the news. Training the recruits was fulfilling work, and while there were other skilled warriors in the clan that could take over that role, but he couldn't help but to feel upset that he wouldn't be seeing the current group through to the end of it. Of course, there was no way he would let them know of that. There was at least the possibility that they would be coming back, and he could think of a few other silver linings. "Well, if this trouble needs our attention, then it has to involve some of Vile's more important lackeys. At least we'll be able to get some payback for them forcing us to uproot like this."
I was thinking about something before. That ring Harriet had, Meesei kept it. What do you think would have happened with it?
Meesei could have guessed that Rhazii would take an interest in Sabine's meal. Many times when children saw something appealing, they would also want something similar for themselves. Once they left, Meesei responded to Sabine's request with a chuckle. "Now, I do not wish to give away all of my secrets." She commented, dispelling the magic on herself. She had already eaten her slice of the sausage, so the feeling in her mouth could be allowed to return. By what Fendros had said, they were heading to breakfast to meet with Ahnasha, and she assumed that Janius, Kaleeth, and Lorag would likely do the same. Meals were one of the few times that the pack was all together at once, so it was the perfect time for Meesei to meet them if she had something to say.
"Say, how about we head to the dining hall and meet with the others? I can help you bring your platter. I am sure the others will want to wish you well today, and may even have more gifts. As well, there is...something I would like to say to the pack as a whole."
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As Meesei expected, everyone in the pack congregated in the dining hall. Usually, they all at least attempted to meet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on most days, apart from Meesei herself. She was generally busy in the mornings, and particularly at midday, though she could occasionally meet with them for dinner. Today, however, she had made sure her morning was free, though not for the reason that she wanted to speak to them all now. Most of the pack arrived at different times, with Ahnasha showing up just as a few of them were close to finishing their meals. However, they were finally all together. Even Leaps was present, though he seemed content curled up on the floor beside Kaleeth and Newt. Evidently, he had already eaten.
"Greetings, Ahnasha. I hear you are busy this morning." Meesei commented as Ahnasha took her seat.
Ahnasha, after giving a quick kiss to Fendros to thank him for getting her meal, nodded. "Yeah, I had to set up for archery practice today. Caldris is out hunting with some recruits, so I had twice as much work this morning. It is all ready now, though." She explained, looking for a moment to Kaleeth. "We'll be going into more advanced techniques for form today. You might be able to start using that strength of yours to your advantage soon enough." She added. It was true that Kaleeth had the potential to become a rather good archer. She was capable of holding a bow drawn for longer, and more steadily than most. However, she did not have all of the training nor experience required to be as accurate as she could be. It was a problem that could only be solved through more time and training.
Meesei spoke up again as soon as she had the opportunity to speak. "Well, before anyone gets up, there is something I believe I should say, something I learned only very recently. We are going to be leaving soon."
"Say, how about we head to the dining hall and meet with the others? I can help you bring your platter. I am sure the others will want to wish you well today, and may even have more gifts. As well, there is...something I would like to say to the pack as a whole."
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As Meesei expected, everyone in the pack congregated in the dining hall. Usually, they all at least attempted to meet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on most days, apart from Meesei herself. She was generally busy in the mornings, and particularly at midday, though she could occasionally meet with them for dinner. Today, however, she had made sure her morning was free, though not for the reason that she wanted to speak to them all now. Most of the pack arrived at different times, with Ahnasha showing up just as a few of them were close to finishing their meals. However, they were finally all together. Even Leaps was present, though he seemed content curled up on the floor beside Kaleeth and Newt. Evidently, he had already eaten.
"Greetings, Ahnasha. I hear you are busy this morning." Meesei commented as Ahnasha took her seat.
Ahnasha, after giving a quick kiss to Fendros to thank him for getting her meal, nodded. "Yeah, I had to set up for archery practice today. Caldris is out hunting with some recruits, so I had twice as much work this morning. It is all ready now, though." She explained, looking for a moment to Kaleeth. "We'll be going into more advanced techniques for form today. You might be able to start using that strength of yours to your advantage soon enough." She added. It was true that Kaleeth had the potential to become a rather good archer. She was capable of holding a bow drawn for longer, and more steadily than most. However, she did not have all of the training nor experience required to be as accurate as she could be. It was a problem that could only be solved through more time and training.
Meesei spoke up again as soon as she had the opportunity to speak. "Well, before anyone gets up, there is something I believe I should say, something I learned only very recently. We are going to be leaving soon."
Ahnasha chuckled. "Hmm, maybe, maybe not. Not everyone is as attracted to fur as you." She responded, returning his kiss. Although, the moment she was dressed, she had to get moving quickly. "You two take care, I should be able to join you for breakfast as long as I'm quick."
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Meesei accepted the slice of the sausage, knowing full well of its potent, spicy nature. Sabine was among a small group of people who could tolerate, and even preferred, foods which were far spicier than those that the average person would even consider eating. Meesei was not sure how she gained such a trait, as their lifestyle did not often give them access to a wide variety of spiced, but Meesei supposed it could simply be a trait she was born with. Meesei, most certainly, was not part of that same group. Her tolerance to incredibly spicy foods was average at best, but unlike most, she had the capability of cheating. With just a small, almost unnoticeable measure of restoration magic charged through her body, she numbed the majority of her mouth before taking a bite. This also meant she could not taste it, but she could at least have some of the sausage without running out of the room in search for water.
Shortly afterwards, Fendros and Rhazii arrived with a present for Sabine. It was Rhazii who presented the book to her in his usual, endearing fashion. With his small size, large, bright eyes, and appropriately childish behavior, he was, in simple terms, adorable. Even the remnants of his burns could not take that away from him.
"Thank you, Rhazii." Meesei answered to the cub, then nodded to Fendros. "Yes, I woke up a few hours ago. Of course, I have been gathering ingredients for a while, so I had most everything ready when I awoke this morning. I hope my cooking is sufficient, since I normally eat my meals in some variation of 'raw.' At any rate, I assume you will be heading to breakfast this morning? I will likely join you, when it is time. I do not wish to take much from Sabine's present."
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With his parents present to comfort him, along with the naturally short attention span of a young child, Newt was quick to forget about his quickly fading nightmare once faced with the prospect of having one of his favorite meals. In a complete reversal of his mood, he smiled and clasped his hands together with the complete, innocent joy that only a child could have. Kaleeth felt they were lucky that the meals Newt favored were so common; it made him much easier to please.
Kaleeth followed suit in getting herself and Newt ready, then left with Janius to have their breakfast, as it would be a few hours before Kaleeth needed to go anywhere in particular.
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Meesei accepted the slice of the sausage, knowing full well of its potent, spicy nature. Sabine was among a small group of people who could tolerate, and even preferred, foods which were far spicier than those that the average person would even consider eating. Meesei was not sure how she gained such a trait, as their lifestyle did not often give them access to a wide variety of spiced, but Meesei supposed it could simply be a trait she was born with. Meesei, most certainly, was not part of that same group. Her tolerance to incredibly spicy foods was average at best, but unlike most, she had the capability of cheating. With just a small, almost unnoticeable measure of restoration magic charged through her body, she numbed the majority of her mouth before taking a bite. This also meant she could not taste it, but she could at least have some of the sausage without running out of the room in search for water.
Shortly afterwards, Fendros and Rhazii arrived with a present for Sabine. It was Rhazii who presented the book to her in his usual, endearing fashion. With his small size, large, bright eyes, and appropriately childish behavior, he was, in simple terms, adorable. Even the remnants of his burns could not take that away from him.
"Thank you, Rhazii." Meesei answered to the cub, then nodded to Fendros. "Yes, I woke up a few hours ago. Of course, I have been gathering ingredients for a while, so I had most everything ready when I awoke this morning. I hope my cooking is sufficient, since I normally eat my meals in some variation of 'raw.' At any rate, I assume you will be heading to breakfast this morning? I will likely join you, when it is time. I do not wish to take much from Sabine's present."
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With his parents present to comfort him, along with the naturally short attention span of a young child, Newt was quick to forget about his quickly fading nightmare once faced with the prospect of having one of his favorite meals. In a complete reversal of his mood, he smiled and clasped his hands together with the complete, innocent joy that only a child could have. Kaleeth felt they were lucky that the meals Newt favored were so common; it made him much easier to please.
Kaleeth followed suit in getting herself and Newt ready, then left with Janius to have their breakfast, as it would be a few hours before Kaleeth needed to go anywhere in particular.
Praise the Nine! The internet is back...for now. It also came back for a few minutes earlier today so...we'll see.
“I bought it in Bruma. Or, ordered it.” Meesei answered. “I said I wanted something strong, so the alchemist had it brought by courier from Morrowind. It is more like translucent metal than glass, so it will not break unless you try to break it. I am glad you like it.”
Meesei patted her back once more. “I love you Sabine; you have no idea how proud I am of you. I made sure you have no schedules chores today, so you can enjoy some time off. I wish I could have done the same for myself, but…well, my work is never done. Still, I have some time this morning.”
Ahnasha looked to Rhazii. “Well, it is a special day for her, my little cub. You can have one on your special day.”
Ahnasha turned back to Fendros, then glanced over to the door. “Actually, since I’m alone, it will take me twice as long to get everything set up. I…should really probably hurry. Could you get a breakfast for me and take care of Rhazii? I’ll really appreciate it.” She asked, not actually waiting for an answer before heading for the door.
“Wait…” Ahnasha began, immediately stopping herself and turning around. “…I should probably get dressed first.”
Newt sniffed, then looked up to his father nervously. “Wolves.” He answered simply. Kaleeth was not exactly sure where Newt had seen actual wolves before. The clan had caretakers who watched over children while their parents worked, and they might have read him a children’s picture book with wolves. However, she could not help but to wonder if he meant the werewolves that were much more common around him.
“Wolves won’t hurt you. We’ll make sure of that.” Kaleeth commented encouragingly.
Meesei patted her back once more. “I love you Sabine; you have no idea how proud I am of you. I made sure you have no schedules chores today, so you can enjoy some time off. I wish I could have done the same for myself, but…well, my work is never done. Still, I have some time this morning.”
Ahnasha looked to Rhazii. “Well, it is a special day for her, my little cub. You can have one on your special day.”
Ahnasha turned back to Fendros, then glanced over to the door. “Actually, since I’m alone, it will take me twice as long to get everything set up. I…should really probably hurry. Could you get a breakfast for me and take care of Rhazii? I’ll really appreciate it.” She asked, not actually waiting for an answer before heading for the door.
“Wait…” Ahnasha began, immediately stopping herself and turning around. “…I should probably get dressed first.”
Newt sniffed, then looked up to his father nervously. “Wolves.” He answered simply. Kaleeth was not exactly sure where Newt had seen actual wolves before. The clan had caretakers who watched over children while their parents worked, and they might have read him a children’s picture book with wolves. However, she could not help but to wonder if he meant the werewolves that were much more common around him.
“Wolves won’t hurt you. We’ll make sure of that.” Kaleeth commented encouragingly.
The internet is out at my house, and across most of the state. Responding will be hard, but I'll give it a go. Might take a bit.
Meesei sat down beside Sabine and allowed her to take the platter. She reached an arm around Sabine's shoulder and lightly patted her back, smiling at her evident satisfaction. "I needed only to pay attention. There are certain meals you will take before any other. Now, why you like some of them, I cannot fathom, but that is why it is a meal for you." She chuckled.
While Sabine began her breakfast, Meesei turned away for a moment and reached into the pouch she was wearing on her hip. Since Sabine was focused on her breakfast, Meesei was able to produce an object from the pouch and place it between them before she noticed. "There is also one other thing..." Meesei began as she placed her hand on the object between them. It was an alembic, and was visibly different from the one Sabine currently used. It was actually marginally smaller than average, but the materials from which it was constructed were obviously different. Instead of the clear glass of most alembic's, it was constructed primarily of a green-tinted volcanic glass from Morrowind. The glass was as thin as a sheet of parchment, but far, far stronger and lighter than the average piece of glassware. Despite its name, Morrowind's volcanic glass was closer to a translucent metal than actual glass, so there was virtually no chance of it shattering on accident. Overall, it would not perform its function as an alembic any better or worse than the one Sabine currently used, but she could be assured in the fact that it would not break unless someone actively tried to destroy it. It had been an expensive purchase, but since Meesei rarely bought items for herself, she was able to save for it.
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Ahnasha did not awaken until Fendros was nearly finished getting himself dressed. For a few moments, she wanted to do nothing but curl up and fall back asleep, but the thought of her duties nagging at her mind forced her to throw off her fur blanket after a minute or so. Slowly, she started to stand up and stretch out her muscles. A few years prior, she would have felt thankful for every uneventful morning, but now they were essentially routine. Being awoken by nightmares, or at least not those caused by lycanthropy, was now a rarity, rather than the rule.
"Good morning." Ahnasha said with a yawn as she looked down to Rhazii, who still seemed to be asleep in his bedroll. Although, he was moving around with the noise she had made, so he might awaken soon. "Busy this morning, I guess? I have archery training myself. Caldris went out with an overnight hunt with some of the recruits, so I have to do the training myself today." She said quietly.
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Kaleeth's eyes opened slowly, though the voice to which she awakened gave her a smile. She put her arms around him and rubbed her hands across his back. His kiss, she returned more directly and passionately, followed by an intimate gaze into his eyes. "Oh, just...bow training with Ahnasha. I don't have much else to do today, and even that won't start for another few hours..."
Kaleeth began to hug Janius more tightly as she pulled him in for another kiss, but it was at that point that she was promptly brought back into reality by a brief scream, followed by cries from Newt. Lowering her head, she let out a soft sigh and pressed her forehead against Janius'. "I'll take care of him." She said in something of a defeated tone before sitting up and reaching over to Newt. Likely, he had awoken to a nightmare. He did not receive them as frequently or intensely as Rhazii, but they were something that all lycans received from time to time, no matter their past. She picked him up in her arms and held him close.
"Shh, shh, don't worry. It was just a dream, little hatchling. You're safe here with mommy and daddy. Don't worry." She said softly. After a few repetitions of her calming words, he stopped his crying. Although he did not say anything, he clearly did not want to let go of his mother just yet.
While Sabine began her breakfast, Meesei turned away for a moment and reached into the pouch she was wearing on her hip. Since Sabine was focused on her breakfast, Meesei was able to produce an object from the pouch and place it between them before she noticed. "There is also one other thing..." Meesei began as she placed her hand on the object between them. It was an alembic, and was visibly different from the one Sabine currently used. It was actually marginally smaller than average, but the materials from which it was constructed were obviously different. Instead of the clear glass of most alembic's, it was constructed primarily of a green-tinted volcanic glass from Morrowind. The glass was as thin as a sheet of parchment, but far, far stronger and lighter than the average piece of glassware. Despite its name, Morrowind's volcanic glass was closer to a translucent metal than actual glass, so there was virtually no chance of it shattering on accident. Overall, it would not perform its function as an alembic any better or worse than the one Sabine currently used, but she could be assured in the fact that it would not break unless someone actively tried to destroy it. It had been an expensive purchase, but since Meesei rarely bought items for herself, she was able to save for it.
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Ahnasha did not awaken until Fendros was nearly finished getting himself dressed. For a few moments, she wanted to do nothing but curl up and fall back asleep, but the thought of her duties nagging at her mind forced her to throw off her fur blanket after a minute or so. Slowly, she started to stand up and stretch out her muscles. A few years prior, she would have felt thankful for every uneventful morning, but now they were essentially routine. Being awoken by nightmares, or at least not those caused by lycanthropy, was now a rarity, rather than the rule.
"Good morning." Ahnasha said with a yawn as she looked down to Rhazii, who still seemed to be asleep in his bedroll. Although, he was moving around with the noise she had made, so he might awaken soon. "Busy this morning, I guess? I have archery training myself. Caldris went out with an overnight hunt with some of the recruits, so I have to do the training myself today." She said quietly.
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Kaleeth's eyes opened slowly, though the voice to which she awakened gave her a smile. She put her arms around him and rubbed her hands across his back. His kiss, she returned more directly and passionately, followed by an intimate gaze into his eyes. "Oh, just...bow training with Ahnasha. I don't have much else to do today, and even that won't start for another few hours..."
Kaleeth began to hug Janius more tightly as she pulled him in for another kiss, but it was at that point that she was promptly brought back into reality by a brief scream, followed by cries from Newt. Lowering her head, she let out a soft sigh and pressed her forehead against Janius'. "I'll take care of him." She said in something of a defeated tone before sitting up and reaching over to Newt. Likely, he had awoken to a nightmare. He did not receive them as frequently or intensely as Rhazii, but they were something that all lycans received from time to time, no matter their past. She picked him up in her arms and held him close.
"Shh, shh, don't worry. It was just a dream, little hatchling. You're safe here with mommy and daddy. Don't worry." She said softly. After a few repetitions of her calming words, he stopped his crying. Although he did not say anything, he clearly did not want to let go of his mother just yet.
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