Koda

The 100: Worlds Collide

Death was never a pleasant thing, but it was a normal part of life. Taiga had friends who died. Even family. Even if the question wasn't something the strangers wanted to talk about, she had to assess whether they were a danger or not.

"A bit vague but it'll do," Taiga said as she looked back. The hunter hadn't returned yet. "Our clan is currently at war. Anyone could be a spy. I'm trying to see if you are or not. I'm inclined to give you the benefit of the doubt, but only a fool trusts without verifying."

"And they're the first to die," Fenra added in. "Just trading though. I don't see the harm. We'll be watching them of course."

Taiga shrugged. "That's not our decision to make," she said. "All we can do is wait."

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@KahleenCuthald Oh no worries at all. Just a friendly reminder that's all! Now, I think I'm going to shut down for the night. Except for simple conversation maybe haha!

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"We are loners. Is that hair color natrual?"

Taiga narrowed her eyes ever so slightly. Ignoring the question, her mind mulled over the duo's claim. Loners? She'd heard of nomads in the area, but never had she stumbled upon them. For the most part, the roamers stayed out of the forest, which her people didn't mind one bit. It prevented any actions of misunderstood violence.

Studying the other woman, whatever conceptions were formed from physical appearance was dispelled from her mind. Taiga had fought those who looked harmless. They turned out to be the most dangerous due to being underestimated and possessing a cunning brute-ish warriors lacked.

Taiga heard the other woman loud and clear. Trade? Had the travelers no idea they were in a potential war zone? Turning to one of the nearby warriors, Taiga switched over to her clan's dialect. She didn't want the strangers understanding her.

"You heard their request?"

"Yes," said the hunter.

"Go tell the elder. Ask what's to be done."

Taiga refocused her attention on the two as the hunter scurried off. Fenra was characteristically quiet as usual.

"Our elder will decide whether to permit you or not," Taiga said in the common tongue. "You chose a less than opportune time to trade here I'm afraid."

Fenra stiffened ever so slightly. "That's putting it mildly," she said. "We're not too keen on strangers either. Loners, right? What region are you originally from?"

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@KahleenCuthald *Le sigh*

By the way, I modified my face claims. Not sure if you saw that in my PM. My main is a brunette while my secondary remains a black haired.

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@KahleenCuthald The cats from earlier never left me alone. They sat on my book and phone. Trolled by a cat.

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@KahleenCuthald Oh seriously? It's almost 11PM where I am haha!

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@KahleenCuthald Oh Kahleen!

Posts going out to the group and this before I go to sleep. Just FYI.

Ask a specific question, get a vague answer!

Lots.

How many Suns could you eat if you were able to eat a Sun?

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As the two warriors were left alone to their own devices, Taiga walked the perimeter again looking for anything. Anything to give her an idea of why there were so many foot prints within clan's boundaries. Pursing her lips, she walked back over to Fenra. "You find anything?"

Fenra shook her head. "Nothing telling. Otherwise, I found a worm?"

Taiga sighed as she nodded towards the village's gate. "Come on. Lets walk the perimeter. The head warrior will send people here. Trackers," Taiga said. "Whatever happens, I'm sure they'll know best."

Fenra shrugged. "Wherever you go, I go."

The warrior shook her head. "Stop joking around."

"I'm not," Fenra said. Taiga looked at her eyes. They were solemn. Non-playful. It drove Taiga crazy at times, Fenra's apathy.

Saying nothing, she led the way.

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Expecting only tranquility and boredom, Taiga saw two strangers approach the village. She was already on the outside as she gripped her spear. Fenra followed closely behind her carrying a spear of her own. Unlike the bow Taiga saw, the clan's weapons were the spears. The range was lacking but not to a practiced, season warrior. She could make the spear kill with pinpoint accuracy. It was necessary when fighting the other clans.

This close to the village, Taiga was sure there were already hunters perched among the trees. If the strangers meant to do harm, she was sure they wouldn't leave alive.

Coming to stop a good distance away, she studied the two women. Her muscles tensed then relaxed. "Which clan are you from?"

Spotlight

Hearing Jessica speak up, Vanessa pursed her lips as she cut herself another of the pancake. "Sounds like fun. I don't see why not," Vanessa said. "We gave you a credit card remember? Just don't max it out or lose it. There's a process for deactivating and getting a new one. Not something I want to repeat. I digress though. Go have fun Jess! Say hi to Scarlett and Olivia for me, if I don't see them."

Next was Jacob who spoke. "Other than repping the worse fashion at the table currently? I was in the studio before coming here." She took a sip of water. "Get an idea, you have to get it down before it disappears. The muse doesn't wait for anyone I'm afraid." Vanessa eyed Yuli's subtle movements. The woman smiled. "Marvelous! I have a few friends interested in coming to see you. Could I send you a total later? Maybe place some more tickets on the side?" Vanessa heard a bark from outside. "Oh Henry! He's always welcome here. Backyard's all his. Well, to an extent."

Vanessa looked over as she saw Livana gently chide Ava. Vanessa stuck her tongue out at the toddler. "No food tossing Berry baby. Food fights get messy, missy."

The Roman spoke up. He was always so composed. Vanessa took that as a blessing. "Then we'll have to plan for that," she said. Vanessa waited for Roman to come back. "So Jess is going shopping. Plans, Roman?"

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