IC: The blood moon rises

[A Venomous Kiss]

A powerful sensation came over her as she observed this beast of a bird. Observing the large talons and fierce features, she remained in awe at the unique beauty that it portrayed. However despite its best tendecies, she could still feel the vapor of arrogance roll off his shiny, feathery cloak.

He eventually introduced himself and started to shape shift in a few other forms before deciding on a shadowed human figure. Did he find it humurous that he just shattered a special moment for this eccentric duo? He failed to appeared shunned by his rude interuption and because of his unusual behavior, Keira continued to remain unappreciative of this man's chosen actions. It was almost as if he just wanted to get their attention, like a child throwing a tantrum to get notice from his parents. Wouldn't a more welcoming approach have worked just as well?

"What do you want?" Speaking quite offensively, she did not let down her guard, even as Sapphira approached him with a cute and innocent curiosity.

[Lord Validrir]

Validrir looked to Keira his smile not loosing an ounce of its charm and he answered.

"What do I want? Well you must forgive me my curiosity, but all I want it to know what you are and where you came from. You are not human, though you may appear to be one at times, nor are you anything else you take the guise of. I'm sorry, but I've never met anything quite like you."

[Sapphira]

At first the light was soft and gentle. But as it began to intensify she backed away from him. Her eyes closed tightly, small wrinkles forming on the bridge of her nose. She bumped into Keira causing her to stop. Her hand quickly found its way to Keira's. Upon reopening her eyes she saw the man from town.

Hearing Keira's tone she chuckled slightly. Looking over at her she smiled and gently nudged her. With her fingers still intertwined with Keira's she turned back to face Validrir. "Your the guy I saw in town." The adrenaline finally started to wear off it wasn't long before she was reminded of how cold she was. It didn't help that her dress was still wet and plastered to her small frame. Water dripped from her hair falling onto her collar bone.

The wind rustled thru the trees showering them in leaves. "Why don't we continue this conversion inside the cave. There should still be some firewood from when I was here the other night." Her body was trembling as she pressed herself against Keira. To the others the climate would have been fine, but she was use to desert weather. Where in the nineties it was considered cool. She just hoped that her body would adjust to the cooler climate before too long.

Without surrendering her hold on Keira's hand she turned and retreated for the shelter of the cave. The opening between the rock face and rapid rushing water was narrow. The two girls would be able to shimmy thru without disturbing the flow of water. But Validrir being quite a bit large than them was sure to receive a bath. The mouth of the cave reached upwards of twelve feet and slowly descended farther in you got. At the very back it split off into several tunnels leading deep underground.

Sapphira hadn't yet muster up the courage to explore them. There was no telling what lied in wait down there. A small stone circle sat in the middle of the room, half burnt wood cluttered inside. Letting go of Keira's hand she knelt down beside the circle and picked up to small stones. She struck them together several times sending a showers of sparks cascading down over the wood.

Her lips pursed as she lightly blew giving birth to the fire. The flames began to enveloped the wood sending up a smoke screen. She sat close to the fire her hands extended outwards while she tried to warm up. She stared at the fire for a moment as it danced to life. Finally she returned her attention to the others. "I understand your curiosity, but why did you choose that entrance?" Curiosity was one thing she definitely understood, in some case her curiosity got her in quite a bit of trouble. I guess you could use the saying. Curiosity killed the cat, or at least in her case almost killed the cat.

"Wouldn't it have been better with a less confrontational entrance?" Her eyes scanned over him, she wondered but he was. She had study many things and many kinds of shifters. But never once had see read anything about a person being able to shift into a griffin as he called it. And it was obvious that he wasn't just a mere mortal. Endless possibility ran rapid thru her mind.

[Lord Validrir]

Validrir followed them to the cave and saw as they moved between the streams of falling water. He walked forward and went directly into the cave. The water hit him but did not stay, rather it beaded up and rolled off of him. Validrir moved further into the cave and stood by a wall as Sapphira made a fire. She asked him why he had made his pressence known to them as he did. He tilted his head to the side as he thought.

"I suppose that I thought your reaction would give me a clue into your true nature, and it did. I know know you to be able to change your shape at will. Perhaps you are a changling, but I do not know for sure." He thought a bit longer. "I suppose it was rather rash of me, I apologise for the fright." He stood for a bit longer before speaking again. "So what exactly are you any how? Where did you come from?"

[A Venomous Kiss]

OOC: Lord Validrir, with all due respect. Can we please stick to the posting order? I find it odd that you are interacting with two characters ICly, but you decide to post after only one of us has posted. Does the other matter? Or are we not posting fast enough for you? *smirks*

IC:

Never releasing her gaze from his figure, she felt an qualm settling into the depths of the forest. At the gentle bump and embrace of her hand, Sapphira guided her adoringly towards the hidden caverns behind the waterfall. The cool water created a soft chill that ran through her body, with her clothes still soaked it didn't help much. But even to her own dismay, being with Sapphira made the suffering worth while.

When the fire sparked to life creating a glowing hearth, she sank to the icy ground and nearly hovered over the welcomed flames.  Yet due to the sunless veil that seemed to cling to her skin, her body shivered and she felt her body yearn for a physical change. Unable to reinforce her own stubborn will, her body instantly shifted back down to her wolven form. Her silver pelt glistened against the dancing fire and her moonlit hues sparkled with a distant delight. It felt good to be wrapped inside the blanket of fur, her own flesh and bones gaining their feeling back.

Her triangular ears perked and flirted off the top of her massive skulls like sonars while she rose to all fours. Enormous paws pitter- pattered stealthily across the moistened floor of the cave, joining Sapphira by her side. A certain look of dissapointment lingered in her eyes, not for anything Lord Validrir or Sapphira had done..but the fact that she couldn't hold her human form any longer. It was for her own good, she would tell herself.

I am sorry, Sapphira. Her sweet voice rang, echoing in the ears of her beloved..and it was only meant for her ears. The other would not be able to pick up the conversation.

[Sapphira]

She looked up at Keira as she joined her, smiling softly and placed her hand on the back of her neck. Her fingers ruffling thru her soft pelt. She had no problem in revealing her nature but she would let Keira tell her own, if she so wished. Keira's voice echoed in her head. She shook her head. "Don't apologize." She replied in her mind along with a gentle smile before she kissed her on the forehead. She returned her gaze to Validrir and began to explain herself.

I'm am a bastet more specifically a bubasti. I don't know how long you were watching us but if it was any length of time at all then you saw three of my forms. There's four total that I have, all serving a different purpose. Whether it be speed, power or simple to blend in. I'm an oddity to my race. All those before me while in there feline form are black and in there human form have a dark complexion and dark hair.

My native land is Egypt. Her voice trailed off a bit with her last sentence. It was quite plain that her home was a hard subject for her to talk about. Her hand rose up to her face brushing aside a single tear that fell. Clear her throat she began again. My parents had no choice but to send me here. The fire crackled sending hot embers into the air. She took a deep breath as her bright blue hues fell onto the fire.

[Lord Validrir]

OOC: I apologise for my eagerness in posting, though I have never RP'd before with a set order of posting. Is this a regular practice of yours? -arches an eyebrow-

IC: Validrir listened and thought as she answered him he cocked his head to the side and a look of confusion came over him. He had never heard of a Bastet or of this land called Egypt, which was odd concidering how long he'd been around. He waited a moment before asking. "And where is this Egypt?"

[A Venomous Kiss]

OoC: A regular practice? Wow, well on the norm..most Rp threads will do what we call turn-based. Basically, if there is a posting order say Me-->Sapphira-->you. Then it will technically stick to that order..unless something happens that the order has to break form, for whatever reason that may be. It's nothing that is mandatory, it is just preferred. *shrugs*

IC:
She admired the confusion that became painted on the man's face. Perhaps he was not as powerful as he claimed and perhaps he did have the ability to show human emotion. It was also rather amusing, but rather than flaunt such things she decided to remain stature and poised. Respectful, by some means.

Listening to Sapphira tell her story, she sat down on her powerful haunches and rolled her shoulders back while posting her head high. As if she were some sort of attack dog waiting for a command. She didn't speak, it wasn't in her nature to throw herself in the fire. So she remained at ease and quiet..waiting for them to finish their conversation.

[Sapphira]

Sapphira inched away from the fire stretching her legs out in front of her. She looked up at him her expression suddenly changed. Her mother used magic to send her away. It wasn't til that moment that she realized she didn't know how to get home. It was like it had been erased from her memory. She didn't really even know where she was just that it was safer here."I.. don't know." The words stuck in her throat as she spoke.

She knew she could never return home but to think it was impossible, the thought was crippling. She had never in her life felt so lost. Her fears screaming, tearing thru her mind. So loud that even Keira and Validrir would hear them as if they were their own thoughts. Her body was frozen as she desperately tried to remember the way home.

[Lord Validrir]

Validrir fealt the wave of panic and fear with dreadful closeness. Partly because of his telepathic gifts, and partly because it was his nature feel for others and their pain. Comming forward he knealed beside Sapphira and his form began to emmit a soft glow. (holy aura) This light would normally be used to repel the wicked or evil, but for those that are good, as he could tell these two were, it seeps into them and brings calm and contentment. "Have peace my child, there is no reason to fret. Have peace." He said quietly.

[A Venomous Kiss]

OoC: Sorry for the delay..A lot of stuff has been going on IRL.

The wave of sorrow washed over her like a blanket, the hollow screams of an inner phobia echoed fiercely in her ears. A moonlit gaze then focused on Sapphira before joining the young beauty by her side. She whimpered, gently placing her muzzle to the nape of Sapphira's neck thus offering a comforting embrace that only a lupine could offer.

Sapphira, it's okay. If you ever wanted to go home.. We will find it together. Really it was all she could say to offer Sapphira some reassurance.

As Validrir's form emmitted the warm and holy glow, she felt an off tingling sensation. Her muscles that were once so tense were now placed in an awkward state of relaxation. Although despite the sudden fixation..her purpose of bringing comfort to Sapphira never left her agenda.

[Sapphira]

Her thoughts were frantic at best, she was on the verge of hyperventilating. She had completely forgotten about the two that stood around her. Tears welling up in her eyes before she remembered she wasn't alone. Her hand instantly rose up to Keira as she placed her mussel on the nape of her neck. Leaning into her she felt a warmth spreading thru her, her breathing slowing.

Even thou she felt a sense of peace now that crippling thought still picked at the back of her mind. She took a deep breath and with her other hand wiped the tears that now began to find their way down her cheeks. "Why would she do that?" Her mother's only fail safe to make sure her daughter stayed out of harms way.

She heard Keira's soft voice echo in her mind and she looked up into her eyes. A half smile tugging at the edges of her soft pink lips as she replied. [/I]"Thank you." .
She looked to Validrir her voice barely above a whisper. "Sorry you had to see that, I hadn't really thought about how to get home since I've been here. I guess that was the only way my mother knew I'd be safe. I can't go back if I don't know how to get there. "  Sighing she dropped her head looking at the ground.

[A Venomous Kiss]

Still the sadness remained and through the apology given to the other, she did her best to offer the adoring comfort that she so willingly extended. Yet even in this time of need, Sapphira's beauty shown through like the sun on a cloudy day.

Slowly standing on all fours with her powerful tail wagging from side to side in attempt to lighten the mood, a wolfish smile eagerly formed on her sable lips. My love, please do not despair. All will get better in due time, I promise you.

Taking a swift glance towards the cascading waterfall at the maw of the cave, her gaze turned back to Sapphira for a moment. Not to change the subject, but are you hungry? I believe there are fish in the pond..Would you like me to bring you some?

[Sapphira]

Taking another deep breath she felt Keira rise up, she quickly shifted her weight so she didn't topple over. Looking up at Keira she managed a half hearted smile when she saw Keira's playful demeanor. Slowly she got to her feet placing her hand on her stomach as a low grumble rang out.

"Yeah something to eat does sound good." She glanced back at Validrir. "We might want to make it enough for three." She said as she looked back at Keira. "Why don't we both go get the food?" She walked over to her and ran her hand down her soft pelt before shifting down beside her.

[Lord Validrir]

"You needn't worry about me, I can manage. But your thoughtfulness is noted." Validrir said as he moved to the mouth of the cave. With a wave of his hand the water parted and he looked back. "Shall we go?"