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Post by Smilies on Apr 20, 2008 12:56:35 GMT -5
As he ran along the path, all Seta could think about was Deppene, about the pups about his family. He smiled at the thought. Things were going good in his life. He couldn't ask for anything more. He was keeping up with his training while also managing to balance out his family and the rest of his life.
He felt almost complete. Though, there were a few things missing. He had to ask permission to have pups. This stopped him in his tracks. Who should he ask? Duke, or Anevay. Duke and him still weren't exactly close, but they weren't enemies. They were friends. They were father and son. But why was it so hard to ask his permission to have pups with Deppene? When they'd met before, he didn't seem to mind that they were together, but he could never be too sure.
He sighed, tongue lolling out of his mouth as he panted. He'd been running to build up his strength and stamina. And today he had to stop. He had to get this over with. He decided to call Deppene so she could be here for the result. Then if it was something bad, he wouldn't have to go through the trouble of breaking the news to her. He lifted his maw and called for his mate. [/size] |
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Post by Paint on Apr 26, 2008 11:22:00 GMT -5
ooc- I would reply to this, Smilies, but I figured Webby should with Deppene first? Seeing as Seta called for her and all. ><
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Post by Smilies on Apr 26, 2008 12:03:12 GMT -5
OoC:// -nodnod- Okay..
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Post by Webby on Apr 27, 2008 7:14:45 GMT -5
ooc; Sorry, I didn't actually notice this thread x)
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Deppene came quickly, as soon as she'd heard Seta's call. As she padded gently along on charcoal-coloured paws, she wondered silently what he wanted to see her for. Afterall, it was only a short while since they'd last seen each other. Then again, why should anyone need an excuse to see their mate, right? Deppene pushed all thoughts of independance aside, because once a wolf had a mate they just had to come running at their every whim. Of course.
"Mm?" Said Deppene, raising a questioning eyebrow as she came within a short distance of Seta. Right at that moment, she was tired, and feeling a little irritable. It had been a long time since she'd been truly irritable to anyone, and she missed being a pain in the arse. All this nicey-nicey-matey-cheery-happy-clappy business became so tedious sometimes.
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Post by Smilies on Apr 27, 2008 9:23:01 GMT -5
Seta smiled as Deppene appeared, but seeing her expression, it faded quickly. "Hey," he muttered. He could irritable, too. Maybe she wasn't happy with him anymore. "I thought now would be the right time to ask permission for pups," he said, voice gruff. "If you still want them, I mean," he said and turned away from her, peering at the trail. He'd already decided he would call Duke. If he told him more things, it would strenghten their relationship. Well, at least he hoped it would.
He turned back and eyed her quizically, awaiting her answer. "Is something wrong?" he asked, voice flat not showing any concern. He didn't know why, but he was feeling really edgy lately, like he would explode at any minute and the fact that Deppene was terse and quiet around him seemed to push him over the edge. [/size] |
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Post by Webby on Apr 28, 2008 10:54:54 GMT -5
Deppene stared at the sullen Seta for a moment, her facial expression growing a little stony as she watched him. She couldn't be bothered with this; she didn't expect Seta to be able to read her mind, but there was something else niggling at her brain. She zoned out, away from his gruff voice; hearing but not listening.
"Go for it," she said shortly, looking away and avoiding his second question while she thought about an appropriate answer. Nothing was wrong, she just wanted to be in a mood. "Everything is just fine," she said in the end. |
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Post by Smilies on Apr 28, 2008 14:42:05 GMT -5
Seta rolled his eyes, but said nothing. If she didn't want his help, then he wouldn't bother offering it to her. He paced a quick circle around her, eyes on the ground. Finally, he came to a halt and threw his head back releasing a short howl into the air, but enough to notify Duke to come. He just wanted to get this out of the way, and have pups. It would bring them closer together, he knew it...Well, he hoped it would. He wasn't sure what was going on with Deppene and despite his irritability, he hoped it was nothing too serious, nothing that was hurting her in any way.
As he waited he continued to pace, just wanting to calm his nerves a bit. Maybe he should've called Anevay. She wouldn't have had a problem with it. But Seta had kept Duke out of his life for so long, hadn't told him anything. It was time to open up, and try to strenghten their relationship instead of just breaking it the way he was doing but not letting his father into his life. [/size] |
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Post by Paint on Apr 29, 2008 10:46:36 GMT -5
Duke appeared a few moments later, blood stained around his mouth, giving him a hellish hound-like appearance. Upon closer inspection, though, it was clear he'd just eaten, as his breath smelt of juicy rabbit and the blood was clearly not a wolf's.
"Seta, Deppene," Duke nodded to both in turn. He was pretty sure what this was about. Pups, as always. Always pups, around this time. He frowned for a moment, wondering if he wanted more pups. He kind of missed when they were younger.
Anyway, they both looked a little edgy, and he frowned for a moment.
"What did you want to talk to me about?" he asked impatiently.
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Post by Smilies on Apr 29, 2008 15:43:05 GMT -5
Seta brought his pacing to an abrupt halt as his father appeared, and for a moment he studied the blood, eyes only slightly questioning, though not bothering to ask the question aloud. He inhaled through his nose. Apparently the rabbit's scent had lingered to Duke's fur so he could smell that as well as a mix of the scent of his father and also the rest of the Falling Moon lands. He dismissed the thought of the blood altogether and took a deep breath before beginning.
"Deppene and I have decided to have pups this spring, but we're asking for your blessing first," he said, figuring it was best to just come out with it. Seta had a feeling his father knew what was coming for he often didn't talk to his father other than business situations. He'd also said blessing because with or without his father's permission he was gonna follow through this. Also, he knew Anevay wouldn't mind and one way or another she'd find a way to talk Duke into allowing it. [/size] |
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Post by Webby on Apr 30, 2008 11:37:12 GMT -5
Deppene nodded as Duke arrived, bowing her head just a little lower than Duke had, to show that she knew he was the boss. Even though Seta and herself were probably oging to go ahead and have pups no matter what Duke said, a little politeness wouldn't hurt.
As Duke asked what they wanted, she opened her mouth to speak. However, only the sound of Seta's voice drifted through the air, and she closed her mouth again, letting her mate do all the talking. Deppene noticed the tone of Seta's voice, and her forest-green eyes sparkled defiantly, contrasting with the chocolate brown colour of her maw.
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Post by Paint on Apr 30, 2008 16:45:12 GMT -5
He tilted his head, he could see in Seta's eyes so clearly the defiance that Anevay had. He was like a male version of her, and it saddened him a little to think that Seta may be nothing like him. But all of this was emotion. It was all emotion that Duke was famous for never showing.
"Alright," he said gruffly. "I just hope you two are ready," he eyed Seta especially, and then Deppene. He glanced back at Seta once more.
He remembered how it had been when Seta had hated him. It made him burn anger through his blood like wildfire through the forest, and anger was one emotion Duke always showed with his eyes. But he wasn't angry at Seta, not now. He was angry at how he'd let himself be hated for too long.
Sighing, dismissing bad thoughts, he turned and walked away, blood boiling away as usual.
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Post by Smilies on May 1, 2008 14:31:54 GMT -5
Seta stared right back into his father's eyes, confused gaze not faltering once until he turned and left. What exactly had he meant by that last statement? He felt the urge to go after him and question him about it, but decided it was best not to bother him. He already seemed a bit irritated. Sighing, his expression relaxed slightly and he turned back to Deppene. "Well, I guess we're having pups, then," he said, pacing in front of her again, and wondering why she was on edge. Maybe she was just nervous about the pups. He was a bit nervous himself. [/size] |
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Post by Webby on May 4, 2008 9:56:54 GMT -5
Deppene watched Seta carefully, seeing that she'd set him on edge. Or was it what Duke had said? Either way, traces of guilt spread through her, and she felt sorry for her brisk manner earlier. She knew she shouldn't have taken her own bad mood out on Seta; he didn't deserve it. She padded closer to him and brushed her nose against his maw.
"I'm sorry for the way I was acting earlier, I was just a little tense," she said quietly, swallowing her pride. She'd been doing that a lot lately, it was unlike her. Having a mate had changed her.
"And I suppose we are...." She trailed off, thoughtfully.
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Post by Smilies on May 4, 2008 13:22:52 GMT -5
Seta studied her for a moment, expression blank, before he slowly began shaking his head. "It doesn't matter," he said, voice flat, turning back to where his father had just disappeared. He played over the situation, and what Duke had said before he left and he found himself getting angry. Why wouldn't he be ready? Did Duke not think he was responsible enough to have pups? He clenched his jaws and turned back towards Deppene with a sigh, erasing the anger from his features.
"So, what's been going on?" he asked, sitting down across from her and peering over her shoulder for a second before meeting her gaze once more. "Why're you so tense?" he asked. His voice emotionless, showing no tenderness or affection. He had a feeling Deppene didn't like the mushy stuff. That was the hint she was giving off. Oh, well, he could live without it. [/size] |
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Post by Webby on May 4, 2008 13:53:12 GMT -5
Deppene's jaws clenched defiantly, her bright green eyes narrowing a little. She'd just apologised to him, swallowed her pride for nothing, and all he was doing was giving her blank looks and turning his back on her. She felt like she'd have got more reaction if she tried talking to a tree.
She found her stare turning into a glare as he just brushed her away: she wasn't going to be the one to chase anyone and beg for their attention. She was Deppene who'd once had three males after her at the same time. Now look what she'd ended up with; someone who couldn't be bothered with her.
"This," she said pointedly, in reply to his question, before standing and stalking straight past him, walking away.
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