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The crystal cracked and shifted. It was located just along the bank, the current almost touching the bottom. It shifted again, away from the edge, thankfully. A crack ran along its surface, then another. It cracked, the sound soft, but existent. Suddenly, it cracked apart, revealing the gembound inside. The pieces fell to either side, slightly glowing. A small white creature bounced to the ground, whimpering slightly. It slowly outstretched itself revealing a white wolf pup. Her piercing blood eyes looked around curiously, blinking slowly. Her large paws bumbled for a footing on the slippery riverbanks, and she looked around, lonely. A whimper rang out through the air, she tumbled into a laying down position, landing snout first. Her left ear flopped downwards, and she snorted in defeat. She got to her paws slowly, Red Spinel stone over her heart pulsing a little brighter with the effort. She looked around, searching for another gembound.

He had wandered away from his home in Eridanus for the time being. His father had given him a mission, one that would not only make him a Good Dog but it would also make him better at his duty back at home with Mama Arkrael too. He remembered the descriptions of the tunnels that his father had given him and even as he traveled he was able to make a very accurate map in his head. Still he had not wandered very far and he had a lot explore before his mental map was perfected.

Now he was in this new area with glowing crystals and strange rock monsters. It was different but he took it all in with hi blank golden eyes staring about. One staring from the outside probably wouldn't think it, but Zariel's mind was like a sponge when it saw new information.

Upon his walking through the cave he saw something new. A broken red stone with a white shape near it. Never before had Zariel seen another gem hatch so this was a new thing. He stated for a moment as he processed this information before he approached. His eyes then laid upon a white creature with the shape of his mother. Was this a new family member? Most likely. The pup was pleased so he gave a slight twitch of his tail and the corners of his mouth turned upwards for the briefest of seconds but these were the only indicators of his joy as his eyes continued to be blank.

After a few moments he finally figured out what he wanted to say and asked in a quiet but clear voice, "Are you the sister of Zariel?" His head gave the slightest of tilts to the left but he was certain of her relation to him. Why else would she gave white fur and a shape like he, his mother, and his father?

@Ruana

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Ruana whirled around to face the new arrival, almost tripping over herself in the process. She thought about the words for a minute, before tilting her head to the side. "Za-ri-el?" She asked, confused. "Who?"




@Zariel

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Zariel watched impassively as the other canine whirled to see him. He didn't laugh when she almost tripped. No. He instead took a step forward so if she should actually fall he could help her.She seemed confused at his name so to help her understand the white dog lifted a paw to touch his chest and then say, "Zariel." To indicate himself. "The white wolf is like Zariel and his kin. She must be related to Zariel because of it." He said, giving his reasoning.

@Ruana

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The little pup blinked in understanding.
"You're... Zariel?" Her expression furrowed. "So... I'm, Zariel kin?" She seemed to roll the name around in her mouth. Her tail flipped a bit. "Za-Ri-El." She mouthed it. Then looked back up at Zariel.
"So you're, my kin?" She still seemed to have trouble speaking. Attempting to stand up again she stumbled a bit, but ultimately prevailed, standing shakily.

@Zariel

The little pup nodded once when she spoke his name then he nodded again when she spoke that they were kin. Exactly right. His tail gave a small twitch as she seemed to be catching on quickly. It made him happy that he could be adding to his small family with more canine kin. "Zariel is White Wolf's kin." He confirmed verbally. He watched as she tried to stand again and upon seeing her stumble he raced to her side and attempted to hold her weight up with his side so that she would have a way to steady herself if she needed it.

He looked at her, blank eyes blinking as they stared at her own red ones. A strange color but it was not unlike Papa Kerberos', perhaps he should take her to go visit him... but not until they'd seen Mama Arkrael. He remembered when his father had asked him if he wanted to be his son, it was never forced. Perhaps he should ask this now. He didn't want to make his sister be his sister if she didn't want it. The white shepherd blinked at her once then said, "Does White Wolf want to be Zariel's kin?"

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Odd... It should be showing up at the top like below where your avatar and the "cycle, and current time" is. It'll be a yellow bar with writing in it that says you have been tagged.
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"Talking looks like this!"
Thinking looks like this...

@Zariel

The white wolf stared at him. She seemed to be mulling over the question.
"Yes!" She finally said. "White wolf, Zariel's kin." She confirmed. She looked around her for the second time, as if wondering where he came from. She looked for entrances, and finally spotted a few. "Where do... Does, Zariel live" She asked. While waiting for a reply she tried walking back and forth, getting used to her paws. She used her tail to steady herself a few times almost falling over, and soon got the hang of it. She looked back to him for the answer.

While the wolf stared at him he stared back, eyes unblinking as he waited for her answer to his question. He felt no trepidation or anticipation either way. If she said yes then he would be happy but if she said no then he would respect her decision. However, her answer was an enthusiastic yes which made his tail twitch a few times in excitement. The corner's of his mouth twisted upwards for a couple of seconds before returning to their normal line. He said nothing more for the time being, he simply sat and thought... Trying to decide what to do next. His Mama and Papa were Aplhas but he was not. He was just a pup still learning how to be a Good Dog in the caves. It was difficult coming up with everything that was wanted of him in a conversation.

Fortunately, it seemed that the White Wolf knew what she wanted. "Zariel lives in Eridanus with his Mama Arkrael." His head tilted left and then right. "White Wolf is kin of Zariel so Mama Arkrael is Mama too." He nodded his head gently but resolutely. "White Wolf should meet her." He rose to his paws from sitting and turned towards the direction he knew would lead to Eridanus. Two puppies traveling alone, surely that would not lead to disaster.

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"Talking looks like this!"
Thinking looks like this...

The little pup blinked in surprise.
"Mama, Arkrael?" She wagged her tail. "Yes! Want to meet Mama Arkrael!" She smiled, popping up to her feet when Zariel turned away. She stumbled after him, small legs covering little ground. She bounded after Zariel, happy thoughts of meeting more white wolves filling her head.

@Zariel

The pup nodded his head again and then turned to lead his sister to Eridanus. No doubt Mama Arkrael would be there and she could officially add this new pup to the pack.

-mind if we end the thread here? We can continue it in Eridanus if you like so she can meet Arkrael.-

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"Talking looks like this!"
Thinking looks like this...