EliteCommander

Blood Act I~ Ghosts of the Past

Thought so, just checking.

Blood Act I~ Ghosts of the Past

Hey @Freeshooter92, when Grey said to the front, did he mean the side with or without fake-Tyrael?

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Kaleeth appeared rather uncertain, but nevertheless, calmed herself after a few moments of deep breaths. She still seemed nervous as she looked at Janius, but nevertheless, she suddenly put her arms back around him and rolled over on top of him. "I think I'll be fine. Just...grab it if I start clawing at you or something."

Peiter adopted a similar posture to Sabine, and allowed his head to rest on top of hers. While it was better than worrying about the storm, the topic the conversation had shifted to was hardly pleasant. "I don't know if that makes it easier or not. I don't know that we have killed anyone you could call innocent, but the fact that it's a possibility has kept me up at night before. Honestly...I don't know if I'm cut out to be a soldier. I can do the work involved; I'm getting better at fighting. Just being a guard would be great; I could protect people, and know that if I have to fight someone, it's definitely someone that deserves it. With war, though, I don't really know who my enemy is."

Peiter brought up one of his hands and rubbed his head. "Maybe it would be best not to think about this. I'd rather not keep us both up tonight with guilt. Let's try to think positive. What do you feel like doing?"

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Ma'tanza looked around uncomfortably following Tzirret's mention of the attack on the stronghold. "Ma'tanza doesn't know what she is going to have to do. With the attack, that is. This one is a mage, and she has been trained to join the warriors. She doesn't know if she will need to be in the fight as well. S'nishi will be, and Ma'tanza wants to help protect her sister, but...she also is afraid. This one has been training for it, but she has never been in a real battle before. She would be more comfortable being a healer for the wounded. She also hopes you don't have to fight either. This one does not want to have to worry about you getting hurt."

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Not quite. It goes a bit deeper than that.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Kaleeth lowered her head nervously. "Oh, um, well...I just...I know it's stupid but..." She began, though she was having trouble saying anything coherent. Eventually, she took in a deep breath and looked him in the eye. "I can't get away from it. Ever since those fights on the ship, I can't escape the fact that I like to fight. You know how I've been feeling aggressive, ever since I was turned? You know how it hasn't really gone away fully like it does with werewolves? Having those fights was satisfying, but I think it made my beast more bold. More active. I've always done my best to suppress it, but I thought by giving in, just occasionally, I might figure out how to live with it better. But now, every time I get really emotional, I feel its pull stronger than before."

Leaning her head back, Kaleeth gave a sigh. "The worst part is, I do think it worked in a way. Every time I transformed since then, I've felt more...in tune with my beast. I felt like I could understand it better, and I was in better control, but it's also made me feel it stronger in my normal form. When I started thinking about going farther just then...I could feel it. It wanted to fight, to struggle. It didn't want to kill you or anything, but...it didn't want to be gentle. I didn't want to hurt you, so...I wanted rope. I'm sorry I haven't mentioned this yet, I just didn't want to worry you. I'm sorry." She repeated.

Peiter nodded. "It's been dangerous. I think I've mentioned before about how I really don't like the danger. My kind of adventure would be like climbing a tall mountain, visiting an exotic city, or finding some kind of natural wonder. Hunting exotic animals could also be enjoyable, but killing people, that's not my definition of adventure. The people we've killed...I can't help but to wonder how many really were worshipers of Vile? I know they were all working for them, but how many were just mercenaries on another job? I'm just afraid that not all of the people we have killed, or will have to kill, are deserving of it."

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Both Ma'tanza and M'ibasa were easily enthralled enough by Tzirret's tale to keep them interested for the hour it took to tell it. Most of the events were not about Tzirret himself, but it was an interesting story all the same. By this point, M'ibasa no longer needed to be held by Ma'tanza to feel safe, so he was able to sit by himself.

"You all went through all that?" M'ibasa began, now genuinely wide eyed as he looked up at Tzirret. "It sounds like your prid- uh, pack, has been to Oblivion and back. Are you going to stay with us after we get to this other clan? I'd want to have a break after all that."

Blood Act I~ Ghosts of the Past

Nice, I should have my post by tomorrow. I need to make some edits, but I am rather tired right now.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Kaleeth did not actually say anything in response, and instead simply looked up at Janius, put her hands on his cheeks, and kissed him. Though, she was not quick to stop. In fact, her kiss became rather passionate as she started to push him somewhat forcefully down onto his back. She held him close, her heart beating more and more rapidly. It was as if she had all but forgotten the roaring winds outside. It seemed obvious where she was going with her actions, but after a minute or so, she became visibly nervous. She laid down beside Janius, still holding him close, but looking slightly away from him as she spoke. "Say, um, do you think we have any...rope in here? Or something like that?"

Peiter chuckled. "Maybe you are? Or maybe I'm spoiling you with all of the attention?" He said teasingly before returning her kiss. Once they were settled again, he closed his eyes and let out a sigh almost in unison with her.

To Sabine's question, Peiter opened one eye curiously. "Gallus? Well, he hasn't had his pack for too long, really. Just a few years; it was after you arrived. I knew him before that, of course, but he wasn't really my mentor then. He is, uh, interesting. In some ways, he does really seem like Oswall. He's good in a fight, and has been learning all of those military skills his father is known for. But, as much as he likes to downplay it, he is a bit of a womanizer. He's not compassionless towards them or anything, but I think he makes excuses for himself. In that way, he isn't really like his father...I think. Honestly, I don't know if Oswall was the same way, but is just old now. Anyway, Gallus is a well-meaning person, I'd say. I'm wondering what this mission will do to him, though. I think he accepted it just wanting the adventure, but...this has been a very serious sort of adventure."

Ma'tanza brought her hand up to her head and scratched her chin. "Well, Ma'tanza doesn't know if there is anything interesting she can say. Not many exciting things have happened to her that you don't already know about. There wasn't much interesting about her before she was turned. But...it has been a while since this one has heard any stories about your experiences. Is there anything else exciting that has happened with you? Maybe something with the Champion, or anything else like that?"

Blood Act I~ Ghosts of the Past

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I was? I think they said I WROTE one, which I did.

@Freeshooter92

I'll just wait for you to post it, then.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Kaleeth smiled, rubbing her hand down Janius' chest. "Don't worry, I've been feeling just as bad as you. I never expected this place would feel so bad; I didn't know what it would be like to be so dry. I've never felt it before. It's so...strange, like my scales are constricting around me. I feel like I want to dive into the water and never come back out. Maybe if we do find some place to swim, you can convince Sabine to make a few water breathing potions for you so can spend a few hours underwater with me and Newt? I'm sure he would love that; he's been complaining a lot about the dryness too."

"Yeah...it will probably be fine. What are the odds of that happening twice?" Peiter commented. Leaning his head down, he gave her a kiss before continuing. "I think I'm mostly just looking forward to being out of the sun. That will be a more than welcome relief. No more sunburn, no more blisters and peeling skin. I'll actually be able to touch you without torturing you, and me for that matter." He said, giving a slight chuckle. "Though personally, I find it just as torturous being unable to touch you.

M'ibasa looked up to Tzirret with a smile. "Tzirret..." He began. At first, he seemed encouraged by his words, but he quickly began to laugh to himself. "Could you be any more obvious?"

Ma'tanza chuckled. "Well, you tried Tzirret. We'll all keep each other safe." She said, rubbing the top of M'ibasa's head playfully. Like Tzirret, she wrapped her tail around his waist. "Well, Ma'tanza supposes we just need to pass the time."

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

There is a group event in Smite that I'm taking advantage of, so I may be delayed.