Land of the Domesticated - Role-Play

Fauna | Female (she/her) | Greyhound | Herbalist | Location: Forest | Mentions: Achilles

The lean canine bit her lip when her companion fell into a short period of silence after her comment about a "special someone". A sensation of guilt crept into her belly and she immediately wanted to splutter into an apologetic rampage, but she didn't want to press him any further. Perhaps it was better to move on-

-but oh goodness, she really, really hoped that it hadn't upset him! As much as she wanted to move on from the topic, the guilt continued to gnaw at her belly. She hoped with all her being that Achilles wouldn't think poorly of her for assuming that he had a special someone in his life. She knew that such topics made certain individuals feel particularly awkward and embarrassed. She was just trying to be thoughtful. Don't be such a try-hard, Fauna.

"I-I'm sorry, I hope I didn't offend..." Nope, she couldn't let it go. The greyhound bowed her head in self-condemnation before swallowing the lump in her throat, attempting to regain whatever "cool" she might have had once in her life. She pondered what they had collected, and decided that it wasn't worthwhile heading back. He probably wants to head back now because I made him feel embarrassed...if he can just bear with me a bit longer, I promise I'll end his torture for the day. I need to gather these herbs. If Binx visits my quarters and sees a pitiful stock of herbs, I don't know what I'll do.

"I think we might be able to gather a few things more, if you're alright with that. I understand if you don't want to be in my presence any longer." Fauna shot the hybrid another apologetic glance through those round amber pools of hers. "At least until we find some chamomile." Mostly to calm myself.

Kakoku | Male (he/him) | Bernese Mountain Dog | Scout | Location: Abandoned Neighborhood | Mentions: Runa (/)

Kakoku had gone out early in the morning to make it into the town and start scouting. He was now in a long-roaded neighborhood, sniffing around for any scents of food, anything that could be useful to his pack at all. The cold chill of winter coming didn't bother him at all. Instead, it rarely felt it, thanks to his thick coat whose purpose was to sustain him with warmth all winter long.

His nose to the ground, Koku was focused, taking long, slow steps, making sure to memorize not only the scents but also the sights. He wanted to be able to report everything he learned back to his alpha.

Suddenly, the large brute came to a halt, his tail lifting into the air slowly. Another canine... I'm not alone... he thought, looking around warily. Narrowing his eyes, he scanned the houses slowly, looking for any sign of life apart from himself.

Runa | Female (she/her) | Maned wolf | Loner | Location: Abandoned neighborhood | Mentions: Kakoku

After leaving her scent on the asphalt the maned wolf went to the yard of a light green painted house, there was a tree with stunning red leaves planted on the abandoned property’s front yard. In the yard also was present some flowers with pleasant fragrance, perfect for hiding her scent while she took a nap behind the tree. 

With her long legs she quickly arrived under the tree after trotting without too much effort, the blanket on her jaws swinging lazily. She dropped the blanket on the grass, making sure to stretch a little to make a makeshift bed. Runa laid on the blanket, with a content smile on her snout she closed her eyes and allowed herself to nap.

The maned wolf’s right ear twitched, with her enhanced hearing she was capable of hearing the gentle heartbeat of an unknown creature. She opened her eyes quickly and looked around the streets from where she was laying. Runa heard the heartbeats from a calm creature change, indicating that the mysterious creature had become wary. “Probably found my scent on the asphalt”, she thought.

The tall canine stood up, shoved her snout under the blankets and lifted her head, making the blanket stay loosely around her neck. She left from her spot behind the tree to the street, following the sound of the unknown creature’s heartbeats. Runa soon smelled that the mysterious animal was a canine as she was approaching.

The maned wolf paws stepped on the asphalt, she was in front of the other large canine. 

“Hello there”, she said while wondering if the dog was a friend or foe.

(Is Runa able to smell his poison?)

Tora | Female (She/Her) | Beauceron | Hunter | Location: Camp | Mentions: Lexxi
(Due to what happened with Oliver, Tora is now the dog Binx asked to take a group out hunting.)

Fair orders. Of course the she-dog would have preferred to accompany her Alpha, as that was the only one she knew, but she also knew how to hunt. Probably one of the few who did, or at least one of the few willing to get their paws dirty. Trying hard to remember the other female's name as the dog had come to speak to her, Tora took note of her appearance and approved what she saw. "I don't believe we've met," The female barked out, her voice harsh unintentionally. "But your company on this hunting trip will be acceptable."

Lifting her nose to the air, she looked around camp for one or two other hunters. "If you see any of the other hunters, please point them out. I haven't learned much of anyone's name or appearance yet." Tora explained to the pitbull Prague. While she sat as still as a statue, her ears twitched this way and that as she removed her attention away from the scout. Her tongue shot out to lick her nose to better catch a scent. She was ready to lead a hunt, she just needed another hunter with her, per Binx's orders. She'd respect her alpha even if he didn't make sense.

(Tora's words are italicized to indicate the harsh, dark tone in her voice. It is nothing personal with any of the pack-mates.)

Kakoku | Male (he/him) | Bernese Mountain Dog | Scout | Location: Abandoned Neighborhood | Mentions: Runa

Kakoku saw a long-limbed, russet-colored... canine? He supposed it could be some sort of wolf-dog hybrid... he wasn't sure. Not one to be quick to aggression, as well as the fact that he was larger than this canine and could probably overpower her if it came to serious matters, he lifted his head with a humble wave of his tail.

"Hello there," he responded, his maw gaping ever so slightly to take in a more descriptive scent of the female. He wondered how she had found him. Those big ears atop her head probably held the answer.

Lifting his flopped ears slightly, he awaited an answer.

Runa | Female (she/her) | Maned wolf | Loner | Location: Abandoned neighborhood | Mentions: Kakoku

“My name is Runa and it’s a pleasure to meet you”, she said, her voice sounded friendly and a small smile settled on her snout. Becoming a friend of the canine would be a much better route than fighting him, she didn’t know the dog’s strength and if he could break her thin legs like twigs. “You’re here probably searching for resources, am I right? There’s no need for a battle, we all are just scavengers trying to survive and maybe help others in our journey we call life”.

Angel | Female (She/Her) | Doberman Pinscher | Hunter | Location: Camp | Mentions: Tora, Lexxi

The doberman woke with a slight chill settled in her bones. Geyser was curled right into her side and she could feel the warmth radiating from him. Standing, Angel stepped away from the male and left the den, stretching when she got out into the morning light. The sounds of the other dogs met her ears and she looked around for potential companions. Maybe they would need her for something or there was a task she could feel. She could see her Alpha with a group of dogs, heading out and from the direction he'd been at, she noticed Tora sitting with Lexxi and decided to join them. Maybe they were sent on a task and waiting for someone else to join them. If so, she could be that someone else. 

"Tora, Lexxi," Angel spoke, greeting the two. While she'd much rather be on her own, back with her brother in a human household, she was apart of a pack now and she had to sacrifice constantly being alone and just doing anything she wanted to. "Are you needing another hunter to accompany you? I'd be more than willing to come along." While she didn't exactly know how to hunt, she knew how to fight. How hard could it be to catch something?

Kakoku | Male (he/him) | Bernese Mountain Dog | Scout | Location: Abandoned Neighborhood | Mentions: Runa

Kakoku didn't mention that he was a new member of a pack and simply nodded. "Correct. I was looking for some food, perhaps. I'm not the best at hunting." He ran his tongue around his maw subconsciously, thinking of his venomous fangs.

He watched the female quietly, his body quite stiff. This was his first loner encounter since joining the pack, and he didn't know if he was supposed to chase her away or bring her back to the camp...

Runa | Female (she/her) | Maned wolf | Loner | Location: Abandoned neighborhood | Mentions: Kakoku

The female maned wolf noticed that the male was quite stiff, she guessed that maybe he felt intimidated by her height. She believed that he was also a loner, one that was hungry and was scavenging for food abandoned by the humans. “He must be having difficulties with hunting due to being a pet for so long”, the female thought with a little pity of the thought that the other canine was starving because of his lack of survival skills.

“Well, you found the right canine to help you! I can hunt some critters for you and maybe even show you some dry colorful pellets I found in an abandoned human den, but I wouldn’t recommend them since they’re quite bland”. A small friendly smile was on her snout, she believed that giving food to someone was the easiest way to become their friend. Runa was quite content with her choice, she wanted to help the canines that used to be dependents of human beings and that now are having trouble to survive due their lack of wild instincts and experience.

Lexxi||Female(She/Her)||Pitbull Prague||Scout||Location:Camp||Mentions:Angel, Tora, Junos

Lexxi was a bit taken aback at Tora's attitude. It was quite aggressive which caused her ears to stiffen and tense like her tail. But she knew she shouldn't take it to heart, she was like this to pretty much all the pack members as well. "It's Lexxi, by the way." Her tone passive aggressive, she wouldn't blow up from just a tone, but maybe she could give Tora a reminder. "There's also Junos, the cane corso. But I haven't seen him today." 

She sees Angel approaching them, willing to offer assistance in the hunting trip. "Yeah, of course! We wouldn't mind." She wags her tail, pretty excited to finally be out of camp today.