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Post by Epesi on Nov 17, 2004 2:32:32 GMT -5
My heart nearly skips a beat at this, but I manage to come to my senses before long; it was just a coincidence. Roanoke has no reason to actually suspect that what he says is true; I don't think he'd believe me if I told him. I try to look offended, rather than frightened--which isn't that hard in this case, now that I think about it. And then an idea forms in my mind. Keeping a serious tone and a straight face, I turn to Roanoke.
"Just being thorough. You can't be too careful, lately. Not since old Grizz moved into this forest." I make up a name from the first thing that comes to mind. If I'm not mistaken--and I desperately hope I'm not mistaken--Roanoke seemed to be a little nervous a moment ago. If I can bluff my way through this, maybe I can frighten him into being a bit more agreeable until we can find Rutt and Tuke. It's a bit of a gamble; Denahi, trying to live up to his totem, would probably not agree to it. But Denahi's still waiting for us to meet him, and the sooner I can get Roanoke off my back, the better. I wait for him to inquire about Grizz, as I work out my story.
Will he take the bait?
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Post by EbonyPatriot on Nov 17, 2004 17:17:36 GMT -5
Before Roanoke can ask what Grizz is, Koda butts in "What?!? Kenai, Grizz was the name of my mom and she's dead" The cub rambles on, not notices Kenai's whispering of no, no "There's no evil bears around here!! And besides, you were a man!! Remember? Sitka turned you into a bear and then you decidded to remain a bear?!?"
Roanoke cocks his ears to Kenai, one eyebrow raised.
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Post by Epesi on Nov 17, 2004 20:03:08 GMT -5
OOC: Er, I don't really think even Koda would blurt out all Kenai's secrets, just like that. He probably would be confused about Kenai's story, and may try to confront him about it, but I think he went too far in that post. And anyway, Kenai never said "Grizz" was -evil-...I'm really sorry to break up the RP with a bunch of complaints, but it doesn't make sense to me. Edit: That said, I feel a little stupid about Kenai's bluff to begin with. It was one of those things that seems great at the time, but doesn't really pan out in action. If it's all the same to you, I think I'd like to revise that, perfectionist that I am, and see what happens from there.
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Post by EbonyPatriot on Nov 18, 2004 14:38:05 GMT -5
OOC: Remember at the Salmon Run when Koda said "Oh yeah, he does a lot of strange thinks. Like the way he drinks water with a leaf. He's never hibernated before, or cleaned himself..." (Er that's not the exact quote- I can't remember how it completely went ). I just added that becuase I thought it funny having Koda ruin what WOULD have worked. (I should have stated that Roanoke was falling for it. And I forgot that Kenai never said Grizz was 'evil.' *Sheepish grin.* ) I don't mind if you revise it, but frankly I liked Kenai's bluff. Roanoke was being such a jerk (which I hope he came off as ;D ) it would make sense to scare him into being good, a sort of "if you aren't good the boogeyman will get you" or "if you don't behave I'm going to throw you to the wolves" deal. And Roanoke, fearing bears so much, would have fallen for it. But I'm perfectionist too, so I know how you feel. ;D Live long and prosper. -EbonyPatriot
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Post by Epesi on Nov 18, 2004 16:49:46 GMT -5
OOC: That's okay; I just thought Koda's mention of Kenai being a man was going a bit further than necessary, but, aside from that part, it would be just like Koda to speak up (and not stop) at such a time. ;D
Hmm, how's this?
BIC: Koda, to my horror, starts questioning my story. I glance back and forth between them, trying so hard to think of something, anything, that I don't have time to try and mask my fear. I manage to cut in as Koda gets to the part about his mother's death.
"Yeah, but this is...that other Grizz...remember?" I give Koda a stern look as I stress the last part, hoping he'll catch on. Without waiting to see if he gets it, I turn back to Roanoke, trying to patch this up, though I realize, in hindsight, that there was no mistaking my desperation as I tried to stop Koda.
"Heh...yeah, Grizz...um, that's such a...common name around here, lately. Very popular..." I bite my lip, and look at my paws. "Er, I guess that's why they call him Old Grizz...to, uh...tell him apart from the others."
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Post by EbonyPatriot on Nov 19, 2004 21:10:34 GMT -5
OOC: Ooo nice save. And it will work- in a much better way. Oh and Roanoke's thought about Tuke and the snow was inspired from Masika's art of Young Tuke trying to catch a nsowflake. (I love her art ;D ). BIC: Roanoke's fierce dark eyes soften as he watches the Bear try to cover Koda's comments. He chuckles softly, thinking of the time when Tuke experienced his first snow and he tried to lie about. The Moose Fawn had looked at his hooves at the exacts ame way. Roanoke realizes that Kenai and Koda are Fawns really- and the Stag has always had a weak spot for Fawns. "I see," he said in the soft voice of a father. "Tell me, is he grizzled?" His eyes flash, letting the Bears know he knows- and doesn't mind.
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Post by Epesi on Nov 20, 2004 17:25:22 GMT -5
OOC: Heh, thanks. I hope you don't mind Kenai's initial reaction, here. ;D And yeah, Masika's got a real knack for the moose. BIC: I sigh, softly. I need to work on this bluffing thing. Or at least make sure Koda is in on it next time I try to convince someone that Old Grizz is out to get them. Caught in a lie, feeling annoyed and embarrassed, my bad mood returns. I avoid meeting Roanoke's gaze; that gentle, fatherly tone only serves to annoy me further, as if mocking me. Though, for once, I don't think it was meant that way. I shake my head in answer to his question. "No...no, he's not." I look back at the tracks, leading from the place where we last saw Rutt and Tuke. We're losing time, just standing around here, and it's still at least a mile and a half. I clear my throat. "Just stay close. We need to get going." I set off, keeping my eyes and ears ahead.
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Post by EbonyPatriot on Nov 20, 2004 18:10:09 GMT -5
OOC: Masika can also do bears well, man wish I could draw like that. *Sighs*.
BIC: The Moose stag smiles and obeys. This Bear should work on his bluffing, thought Roanoke. "So tell me, Kenai, what's your family like? Do you have any brothers?"
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Post by Epesi on Nov 22, 2004 2:42:12 GMT -5
I don't feel much like talking to anyone, so naturally Roanoke wants to know about my family. I decide I'd rather not tell him about Sitka right now; without looking back, I answer his question.
"Aside from Koda, you mean? I do have one other...we were just going to see him, in fact. He's a little older than I am." I brace myself for more questions; no one ever stops at brothers. That is, assuming Koda doesn't butt in and remind me to tell Roanoke about Sitka, or just start talking about him.
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Post by EbonyPatriot on Nov 22, 2004 18:27:27 GMT -5
Koda however, is excited. "Look Kenai!!" he exclaims, pointing at some pronged hoofprints. "Rutt and Tuke were just here a few minutes ago!!"
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Post by Epesi on Nov 25, 2004 1:59:30 GMT -5
"What?" I look down at Koda and the tracks, startled, as I realize what he just said. Feeling much more cheerful, I turn around to follow the trail, which branches slightly northward from our original path. It can't be much longer now, and then Koda and I can get back on track. OOC: Sorry I took so long. And I'm afraid further continuation will take a while still; we're off to visit relatives for Thanksgiving, and will probably be staying until Saturday. I'm not sure what time we'll be home, but I probably won't be posting until then.
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Post by EbonyPatriot on Nov 25, 2004 12:25:56 GMT -5
OOC: No need to apologize Epesi- can't to see you back. Tis the season to eat turkey... well at least for us Americans. BIC: Roanoke's eyes brighten happily. His sons are not far off. Suddenly his red ears cock as he smells something. Pushing aside some bushes, his ears flatten in hatred. There in a crevice lies a bull Moose skeleton, spear still in his rib cage. He must have been speared by a hunter and escaped. He hid under this crevice and died; miracously the bones hadn't been disturbed. "Look at that," snarls Roanoke, voice shaking with hatred. "Humans. I hate humans. But of course, these hunters are not half as bad as their descendents will be- so Ring-Of-Fire told me. Their descendents all kill for just the love of killing." No sooner were the words out of his mouth when the stag realized he had forgotten the Thunderbird's exact words- some of the hunters' kill for pleasure.
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Post by Epesi on Nov 30, 2004 20:32:36 GMT -5
OOC: Oops, it's Tuesday night, and I haven't replied yet. I did get back fairly early in the afternoon on Saturday, but I guess I lost track of time. Anyway, I hope you had a good Thanksgiving. ;D Mine was a blast.
Or, as a cousin of mine says, Season's Eatings! ;D
BIC: I turn to see what has caught Roanoke's attention, feeling apprehensive. The sight of the unfortunate bull moose produces mixed emotions; it was a waste of life, surely. The hunter, and perhaps his family, probably needed the food and hide from the creature; did they suffer hardships, thanks to this failed hunt? Yet I can't help feeling a sense of regret for the stag's life. If his death didn't aid the survival of the hunter, in then end, then what did he die for?
I let out a long, low breath; and then Roanoke speaks. I stay cool and level, as he speaks scathingly of humans. Then he states that our---their---descendents will be far worse, and for a moment, I'm uncertain I heard him correctly. Descendents? And what does he know of our descendents? Tanana never proclaims to see the future. I shake my head, dumbfounded.
"And just who is this Ring-Of-Fire? He tells you what the future will be like, and you just believe him?" I look at Roanoke incredulously.
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Post by EbonyPatriot on Dec 1, 2004 15:05:23 GMT -5
OOC: I was getting worried about you! Glad to see you're okay- yeah, I had a good Thanksgiving. "Season's Eating"- I like that. ;D BIC: Roanoke gives Kenai a patronizing look through his dark eyes. "Because Ring-Of-Fire's a Thunderbird- he's related to the Phoenix and thus capable of time-travel. He's been in the future. He saw many, many weird things." OOC: Tell me, is Roanoke so arrogant and enough of a jerk that you want to punch him in the nose? I hope he is... ;D
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Post by Epesi on Dec 3, 2004 18:34:56 GMT -5
OOC: Yes, he is rather full of himself, isn't he? BIC: For a moment, I just stare, gaping, as Roanoke's latest sinks in. After a few seconds, I remember to shut my mouth; sharing a brief glance with Koda, I look back at Roanoke, and say the first thing that comes to mind... "And...exactly what is a...phoenix?" Okay, so that wasn't quite the first thing that came to mind, but it seems to be the safest option, at the moment. At this point, there is no doubt in my mind: not only is Roanoke a snob, he's also nuttier than a chipmunk's cache.
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