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Post by Lovely on Jan 24, 2018 4:41:51 GMT -5
'The screams of people crying to Erim, the noise was all to familiar around her were heavy thick flames that same village was cast in flames. The cackling laugh she heard in the back was all too familiar. She turned her head to look at the voice and then--'
Her eyes open and there he was, Brutus who seemed to be looking at her. She smiled another one of her many fake smiles "Brutus" her voice soft and gentle, the light poked through the trees welcoming it's warm sunshine to glow among her silver hair. "Smells good" she readjusted herself squinting in pain from her poor poster. Her eyes looked at the cooking meat smile vanishing as her mind began to race back to the night before. Why did she fear him as much as she did back there, why now did her lock memories triggered that sense of anxiety. So many questions and no one to answer them. "Thank you" Eric's voice broke pass the temporary silent.
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Post by mtdew4kiri on Jan 24, 2018 4:53:47 GMT -5
Brutus sighed in relief when Erim finally opened her eyes. It had nearly been a full day, and he was beginning to worry that something serious had managed to happen the day before. The man leaned back, his dark brown hair was blown off his shoulders by a gentle breeze. For a moment, the fire flickered, threatening to blow out from being so small.
"Yes, it's a bit younger than what we cooked before... so it may have a little more flavor.... "He stated softly as he looked her over, and turned back to check the cooking meat. "I am... sorry I couldn't do more...." He whispered, almost to the fire instead of to her. A frown tugged at his lips, and he slowly focused his amber eyes on the woman before him. "After the events that have taken place, I strongly recommend resting a while longer until you have your barrings once more. You need to build up your strength, since you missed so much yesterday." He explained and handed her a piece of cooked meat on a thin stone, to serve as a plate. "I hear a river... perhaps it would be a good idea to wash up and relax near it. If I remember these woods, or lands, there may even be a hot spring coming near." The man stood up and looked down at her. "This forest has some decent foraging plants and herbs. I think we should also take advantage of all that and gather items for the trip..."
As much as he wanted to ask about what she felt the previous day, he knew it may only bring her pain and frustration. It clearly happened and affected her in a way she couldn't recall. He was just as curious as she was to figure out that man. He could sense evil intentions coming from him. Something was definitely off...
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Post by Lovely on Jan 24, 2018 7:05:54 GMT -5
She accepted his plate, and began to eat. There was an awkward tension between the two it wasn't because of what he did it was what had unfolded. Had he not been there what would have happened to her. If she really was a determine as that man and this plan he had or promise whatever it was. She knew it couldn't be good. "Brutus," she broke this tension, "what happens if I get back my memories...and I'm not that great of a person, what happens if I've done many bad things and my illusion of being good was only fabrication of my lack of memories" she placed her mischief plate to her side. Her arms hung over her bent knees. "...I don't know if getting my memories back is a good idea afterall"
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Post by mtdew4kiri on Jan 24, 2018 16:19:10 GMT -5
Brutus frowned and looked at Erim as she seemed to confess how she really felt. After a long moment of silence, the werewolf sighed heavily and sat down beside her. Gently, he wrapped his arm around her and pulled her in to his side. "I don't sense an ounce of evil in you... I never have. I think, right now, you're extremely stressed out about the past events. That man was clearly crazy... I don't think you need to pay him an heed. Everything about that man was off. I could feel that to my very core." He turned a little more and cupped her chin gently between his fingers. "It is up to you on what you wish to do about your memories... I will remain by your side until you dismiss me. I will never abandon you."
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Post by Lovely on Jan 24, 2018 17:11:50 GMT -5
'...i will never abandon you' Why did those words struck her deep she felt her eyes swell as tears proceeded to trickle down her face. She felt his gentle breathing on her and her heart began to race as he gently touched her chin. He was so close to her in fact she can't recall the last time he held her like this and what feelings she felt then. She swallowed her mouth parting but words never came out. Her lips felt dry and she couldn't stop staring at his in return. No she couldn't do this not to him at least she was broken and he seemed put together. She hung her head low and burrowed into his chest embracing him into a gentle hug. Her heart never ceased to race why did he have this hold on her. "If you will have me, I'll never disappear not one second" fake promises she herself didn't know what life was taking her who was she to tell him she would always be around "...and I'll continue to find myself if it means it'll better myself" I love you should have been what she had said it's what she wanted to say. She couldn't not to him her feelings were second before anything else. The heat of his chest made her feel safe and she felt like letting go would only drift them apart.
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Post by mtdew4kiri on Jan 24, 2018 17:34:30 GMT -5
Brutus laid his chin on top of hers as she buried her face in his chest. He quietly listened to her talk, and gently rubbed her back. He knew that some of what she spoke, not even she knew if she could keep. He was a loyal one, and would never question what she as saying, and would easily do as he was told. He took in a deep breath and sighed softly in an exhale. "I'll follow your lead... just not now. We need to get our heads together... figure out where exactly we need to go." Brutus explained and leaned back a little to get a better look over her. "And you know.. you don't have to lie to me... if you ever get tired of me, tell me." He whispered to her softly. The thought of being sent away, however, made him cringe internally. He hoped she would never actually send him away. After being with her for so long, he couldn't just leave her... he had grown attached to her, perhaps even grown to love her.
"Let's go find that hot spring and relax for a little long, yeah?" He suggested with a small smile.
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Post by Lovely on Jan 24, 2018 18:04:37 GMT -5
She broke the embrace wiping away the tears that had made its way out of her way. She nodded, she disliked looking so frail. She pulled herself off of him. Standing next to him while sitting made him at head length to her waist she was short and in fact in was rather tall in comparison to her she brushed his head almost as if petting a dog and proceeded towards the direction of what she would think would be the direction of the got springs. The sounds of running water could be heard. "It's right to assume this is the way" ----- The smell of fresh running water could be heard. Erim felt a sense of excitement as she approached the sound. She needed to relax it's been far to long sense the last time she could remember when they've taken down time. "This is much needed" the excitement now evident within her voice.
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Post by mtdew4kiri on Jan 24, 2018 18:48:21 GMT -5
"I certainly agree. I'll be down at the other end of the spring." Brutus said as a smile broke on his face at the sight of the spring. Without waiting for a reply, Brutus hurried down to the opposite side. As he walked, he quickly pulled his shirt off and disappeared behind a tree to finish slipping down. His body was covered with many various sizes of scars. He quickly slipped in to the water and sat down carefully on a couple rocks and let out a loud groan of happiness. "I think this is the best idea we've had in a long time, Erim." He called out across the spring and closed his eyes. He slipped down in the water, the edge stopping just below his nose. He glanced over at her, and quickly away to give her privacy. "If you want me closer, let me know. It doesn't seem we have any company around here.... I don't really sense anyone or thing out of the ordinary at the moment."
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Post by Lovely on Jan 24, 2018 20:03:23 GMT -5
The spring had a wall of rocks seperating the two enough thag both cam enjoy a refreshing bath without either or seeing each other in the 'flesh'. Erim proceeded to undress herself. Exposing her pale flesh but among it by her side closes to her right rib cage was what seemed to be a sigil, she brushed her hand towards it there was so much about her that was still a mystery. She entered the hot spring the hot water was much needed, she released a groan of satisfaction "this feels good" she said, Brutus words registered about being closer, "just speak to me" she smiled lowering further into the water welcoming the after to submerge her and covering her ears. "...hearing your voice is enough"
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Post by mtdew4kiri on Jan 24, 2018 22:16:39 GMT -5
Brutus chuckled. He never was one to carry on a conversation for a long while; he couldn't just talk to talk. He needed something worthwhile to talk about. "Well, what is it you'd like me to talk about?" He asked with a small chuckle and closed his eyes to rest his head back in the rocks. He couldn't remember the last time he actually bathed and slept in a home. "I miss sleeping in beds..." he mumbled softly and gave a rather audible yawn. "I also miss being less hairy..." he laughed and splashed water across his chest. "But that was so long ago, when I was a young pup..." he added half-heartedly and with an off shrug. "Tonight you should be able to sleep better, I'll be there to keep you warm and comfortable."
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Post by Lovely on Jan 25, 2018 3:48:40 GMT -5
A bed sounded nice, she couldn't remember the last time ever slept in a bed. Or at least a place to call home the closest thing she had to a home was the inns they occasionally stopped at. His voice though deep soothed her and before long she found herself dowsing away from the heat that surrounded her. This was the life. Brutus never received the answers to his talking only a gentle snore audible enough for him to hear.
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Post by mtdew4kiri on Jan 25, 2018 5:43:49 GMT -5
Brutus remained quiet for a few moments, waiting for an answer, and merely chuckled when he heard her soft snoring. She truly was exhausted from the previous night to fall asleep in the spring. With a heavy sigh, Brutus settled back against the walls of the spring and closed his eyes himself. It had been such a long while that he had a decent, solid night of sleep. After all, they had been walking and living in the wild for so long. All he could remember was sleeping beside her as a wolf to help guard her, and to keep her warm. That was how it all started out...
'She's injured, there's no way she'll be able to make it through the night if she couldn't defend herself properly...' Brutus thought as he lay under a shrub as a large wolf. His amber eyes were on a woman's figure slumped weakly against a tree. Her pale skin stood out brightly against the dark oak tree, her silvery hair glistened in what little sunlight entered the forest; the pale green shimmering gently. He studied her for a few more moments, watching her chest rise and fall slowly as she breathed. Her ankle was swollen and tinged a little red. He had no idea what she had been running from to twist and hurt herself in such a manner.
Cautiously, slowly, Brutus crawled out from under the shrub and quickly padded over to her. The dead leaves, sticks, and twigs crunched softly under his paws. He noticed, as he got closer, her body was shivering. 'Fall is bringing a chilled wind today...' He thought and gently laid down along her legs. He heard her gasp, and he picked his head up to look at her. Amber eyes met icy blue eyes. They held each others gaze for a moment, and he sensed that she seemed to relax. He had no ill intentions to her, no reason for her to worry. His gaze on her softened, and he nudged her hand; causing it to plop onto his head. After a few moments, he could feel her fingers curling and scratching at his fur...
........ Brutus dropped a small deer at her feet. It had been a couple days later, and he realized she hadn't been eating a lot of food. He left her for a short hunt and delivered the animal to her. For a long moment, he watched as she stared at the body, and he sat down while licking his chops. It was then he realized, she didn't know what to do. For the first time, the wolf shifted in to a man, and sat before her. "Well... don't know how to skin it?" He asked, then frowned when he saw a look of shock in her eyes. During the past couple of days, she hadn't said much, and barely moved. "Do you have a knife?" He asked, and nodded his head towards her bag. Once her daze and shock wore off, he was handed a dagger and he quickly and expertly began to butcher the animal and cook the meat for her.
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Post by Lovely on Jan 25, 2018 11:19:23 GMT -5
She looked at the man who before her very eyes went from beast to human. She was at a loss of words and moved her satchel closer to the man. She adjusted herself squinting from the pain that shot from her now bandaged ankle, and realized that it was swollen. She looked at her hand remembering the softness of his fur. She remembered touching him when he kept her warm. "You're the wolf that kept me warm at night...but how?" she wasn't sure how to start this topic, and from his mannerisms it seemed like he had no way with folk. Then again what was the way to be around people. She remembered looking at him and thinking about how attractive this brute was before her, his arms moving to cut the venison he brought for them. "I really don't know what to say...mmh thank you err--" she couldn't call him puppy or wolf, was it even sir? She swallowed hard. "really you didn't need to go through this much trouble to assure I was fine..." a forced smile spread across her lips, "...but I am not by any means, ungreatful for all you've done its by far the most kindness I've received from any one, man or beast" she squinted again this time it was because she was trying to get back on her feet as though intending on continuing on her journey. "Keep the dagger its my thanks, but this delays to much I'd be best to" she fell as soon as pressure was pressed on her ankle. She release a heavy sigh, "...just great".
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Post by mtdew4kiri on Jan 25, 2018 16:47:18 GMT -5
"Don't be an idiot. Sit down. You won't be able to make it far with an injury like that... How would you be able to defend yourself if a large beast came after you? You'd be knocked down, trampled and killed, or possibly eaten alive. I mean, if that's what you want, then be my guest. More meat for me. If not, stay there..." Brutus explained without looking away from the deer. Carefully, he laid the skin out in the sun. He looked once more at the woman. "And as for how I was keeping you warm... I'm a werewolf... I'm much warmer than a mere human. The fur is an excellent insulator for the cool and chilly nights.... You may call me Brutus." He stated and carefully turned the meat on the fire. "and I don't need such items as a dagger. I only need it to cut the meat for you." He added and finally sat back against a tree on the other side of the glowing fire. "Why are you all the way out in the woods?"[/b]
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Post by Lovely on Jan 25, 2018 16:58:18 GMT -5
"I..." the woman paused, why was she in the woods and for that matter why was she running. She looked at the carved meat and roasting fire. A flash of amber and lights crossed her mind followed by the piercing screams of people. It was then that her face grew cold and silent. "...my village" she began, "I think it burnt down..." She wasn't sure how to answer. Was it really burnt down and who was she. 'Erim save us?' The cry of a man flashed before her thought. "I think I'm Erim...and my village burnt down..."
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