jagajac

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@Zaresto Would you like me to lead our little band your way? Cause I'm fairly certain that neither of your Mercenary comrades would object!

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@NightmareInd Yeah, that would work! Should they already know each other orr?

@Fumari

@GingerBoi123 is right :) they've known each other for at least 3 years based on their ages.

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Okay... update on characters:

• Erika is broody and ready to pounce someone as she stalks around the Mercenary area of camp *tehe* @Zaresto
• Elliot had a brief encounter with the Mercenary leader, with the promise of a later sparring, and has been left alone on the training field @XLegs
• Kieren granted Ashlinn permission to head to the training base {assuming this is where Elliot currently resides} and decided to accompany her comrade to their destination @BeautifulSnow @SUN
• Calliope has just made contact with Fell and Liara and asked permission to accompany them back to base camp @Ammokkx@IcePezz
• Nathan is shuffling behind his counterparts {Ashlinn and Kieren} possible interaction possibility with Erika?? @MasterLink742
• Michael has intercepted Ashlinn and Kieren on their way to the training base @Mike the Bloodwolf
• Cyrille, Tate, and Celeste have not made an appearance as of yet @mindpalace @Fumari @Orior
• Edith will most likely be in contact with Dominique in their next posts {PM collab taking place} @GingerBoi123 @merrrrideth
• Sam is heading back to camp after his argument with Dominique and Calliope {interaction ideas?} @NightmareInd

*whew* hopefully I haven't missed anyone in this update. We're gonna close off applications at 20 players, so we still have 5 openings! Currently we're just trying to get everyone together before sundown for a Circle meeting about the approaching Cimmerian clouds the Harbinger scouts have been alerted to. If you have any questions, or if you need ideas for interaction/collabs PM me!

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Don't worry about it, it could've been a lot worse...

*looks at his own posts*

...like I said, a LOT worse...

@NightmareInd

*smacks Nightmare's hand* no sir. We grow with every post; yours are flowing well :)

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Meh... post is up. I feel like I could have done better, but it is what it is today.

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Calliope rubbed her palms vigorously along her biceps in an effort to erase the sensation of her sister's earlier embrace. If there was one thing she wasn't fond of, it was the feeling of being pitied or coddled, especially if it was coming from Kieren. Calliope had always assumed the role of "protector", and she struggled to relinquish that title to anyone besides Bastian. As she walked towards the forest with determination, Calliope's Vein called out from behind. The wind pulled Calliope's tresses to one side as she craned her neck to address Bastian, "It's alright, just a routine patrol. Stay here and keep an eye on Kieren for me, will ya?" She twitched her lips into a playful smile, and Bastian sighed a quick protest before stalking towards the Practitioner's tent. Just as the large lion poked his nose curiously through the curtains Calliope added, "And try not to piss off Felix too much."

Once inside the protection of the treeline Calliope detoured onto a path that, although slightly overgrown, was still obviously worn from the weight of someone's footsteps over a period of time. A large, ashen birch tree hung crookedly some ways down the path, and Calliope approached it swiftly. She reached her hand inside a large, hollowed knot of the tree and retrieved a ragged leather pack that she flung delicately over her shoulders. Inside was an array of essentials: five slender steel throwing knives, a canteen of purified drinking water, discarded pieces of flint, rope she had braided from the sturdy field grasses, and a carefully packaged assortment of tonics from Kieren and the other Practitioners. With her supplies resting soundly against her back, Calliope headed out to scout for anyone still lingering from the protection of camp.

After about twenty minutes of exerting her energy skirting through the treetops, Calliope flipped down in one fluid motion, landing expertly on the ground below. She whistled for her Harbinger comrades but was greeted with only the gentle hum of insects and birdsong. As she turned on her heels, she caught the faint crackle of leaves a few yards to her left. Cautiously, Calliope stalked in the direction of the sound and was awarded with a harmony of male and female voice; two sets of paws were also padding softly in the voices' stead. As the voices became clearer, Calliope could now see through the brush and caught traces of their origins. A patch of uniquely bluish grey fur made the girl halt and rest her palm against her wrinkled forehead. Fell. The recent Mercenary transfer, whom Calliope had only encountered upon his arrival, had an inherent intimidation factor that radiated off his persona. The other voice she could not place, mainly because her thoughts were now clouding with doubt. In and out, Calliope. No need for pleasantries. She thought the words to herself once or twice before safely making herself known to the two Mercenaries.

With a friendly smile plastered upon her freckled face, she bowed her head respectfully to both Fell and Liara in turn. Each of the Mercenaries' Veins instinctively moved closer to their partner's side. Calliope could now place a name with the female voice from before and greeted them as cheerfully as she could muster, "Afternoon. On behalf of Erika, I'd urge you both to return to base camp with haste." Calliope raised her own eyebrow at the foreign sound of her rigid voice. Well this is going swimmingly. She cleared her throat and gently pushed her nails into the base of her palms before speaking again, this time sounding much more relaxed. "We wouldn't want to miss either of your inputs at tonight's Circle." Calliope tried to train her eyes on both Fell and Liara, but they kept falling towards Noone. The creature's seasoned beauty seemingly captivating Calliope's curious nature. She pulled her chin up to avoid the distraction and locked eyes with Fell. With his arms crossed along his broad chest, the Mercenary warrior made Calliope feel like a fragile toothpick. Still, the brave, stubborn Harbinger leader reassured herself subconsciously before exposing her bright teeth in another eager smile. "May I join your company on the last leg?"

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@SUN @jagajac Perhaps Edith could make an appearance at the meeting of the leaders with some helpful news (that I would get approved plot-wise before setting it in stone)?

@merrrrideth

It'd be a great opportunity for Edith to interact! PM @SUN or myself with your idea :)

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Took me a little longer than I'd have liked, but finally posted.

@Ammokkx

I might bump into Fell and Liara outside of camp, if that's alright with you two. Just so I can get another post in today and not feel like a lazy bum. @NightmareInd no one is upset with you, love! Some of our players haven't even started, and I have no hard feelings!!

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@GingerBoi123-sees that you're here- o_o

@Blizz

Sees that you're here... Encourages you with persuasive whispers to join us...

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@MasterLink742xD, I have never experienced that either at all. Why would you even bring that up?

I love the GG

@GingerBoi123

My signature sparked the desire to watch it! :) teehee. I have a feeling I might be up all night cause I crashed after the wedding... So if anyone is on... Feel free to contact me for a collab!