Life with Koda

[Talist]

(OOC: Sorry, my first few posts will be strange because I'm still trying to figure out the personality of this character. I had to make some major changes. Hopefully she'll be much more distinct in a little while. Thanks for the welcome! BIC)

Past time I was gone. I make my way in a loping run on the fringes of the trail among the trees, heading downstream. I never made it very far, though, the panicked voice of a bear cub caused me to swerve for the river. "Too late," I realized with frustration, "I won't be able to find him anyway."

Breaking into the light, I come out in time to see the larger bear dive into the river and resurface some long moments later with the little cub, both soaked to the skin. Nothing harmed, a relief for all of them. I almost step forward, but decide better of it. I am a stranger, in their eyes, perhaps, a threat. It wouldn't be wise to approach the bears while emotions were running high, so I wait, and soon enough, they begin to look much more relaxed.

"That was well, done, your rescue."

[Kanoa]

~OOC~Hey Talist! Welcome!

~BIC~
I noticed what happened right infront of my very eyes. I got closer.

"Good job Niki! Man, for awhile, it had me worried."

I turned to Ken'ichi.

"Are you ok Ken'ichi?"

[Nikiski]

As I lie down, I see a pair of eyes looking in my direction in the bushes. I tap Sila.

"Hey, may be those are the eyes which had been watching us in the forest eh? May be we should tell whoever that is to come join us."

Sila agrees that we should ask "that party" to join us, but she thinks it is better for her to talk to that... guest.

"Alright, you be careful. Just yell if you see anything wrong."

I grin, and try to make Sila feel my support. She smiles and walk towards the pair of eyes in the bushes.

[Ken'ichi]

As me and Koda begin eating the huge salmon, Kanoa approaches us and tells us he saw everything, then turns to me asking if i'm alright.

I stop eating and look at him, "Yea, I'm alright."

I then hear Niki talking to Sila about someone who's been watching them, then Sila goes to investigate. I shrug and continue to eat the salmon along with Koda.

[Chasca]

When I had seen the pair of eyes, I already knew, or almost knew, what it was. But I know that it could by my hope getting the better of me. Maybe I'm imagining things. I sniff to see if the owner's scent can tell me, and as I walk through the bushes I know already it's a...

Wolf? Okay, I knew it most likely was, but I still couldn't help feeling surprised. A female wolf to be exact. Well, that does make me feel a little...safer than if it were a male. Even though I'm not as bad about it, I still can't help feeling cautious around male wolves, at least at first. Yep, this will make talking to her much easier. "Uhm...hi..."

Okay, so maybe not. But, hey, I'm still in shock here. I didn't expect a wolf around here so soon. Then I noticed that there wasn't a pack accompanying her. Huh. That's weird. Well, not weird, just surprising. I decide to shrug it off, for now, and decide to ask, "So, what's your name?"

[Nikiski]

Seeing Sila makes a sucessful approach to the she-wolf, I feel happy for Sila to find a friend that's alike... (Yeah, a wolf...)

It just makes me think Sila may have more fun with another wolf than hanging around with me. At least they have common interest, and living habits.

I still lie that, flat on the ground, when I see the wolf comes out of the shadow and walk beside Sila.

I guess an introduction is due. I sit up, trying to be polite towards our new friend.

"Hi, I'm Nikiski. What's your name?"

I smile as I ask.

[Talist]

I watch the wolf approach me, wondering how long she’s been without a pack, and what has led her here. She seems hesitant, almost startled to find another wolf. However, there is no hint of aggression. I can feel myself relax a little. This might be easier than I expected.

I dip my head to accept her greeting. My voice is slightly husky, but smiling wolf fashion, I answer. “My name is Talist, and yes, I find myself alone at present,” I add, following the quick sweep of her eyes. “What is your name?”

When the wolf turns, I step forward from the shadows, padding alongside towards the rest of her group. I cannot help feeling a twinge of nervousness in spite of the signs of friendship I’d observed between Sila and the others, the sheer size of the bear’s paws are enough to inspire wariness in any wolf. Then again, I’d not let this show. I add a touch of spring to my step, and hold my head high, daring anyone to prove that I disagreeurance is less than perfect. Glancing at Sila, I inwardly grin at my sudden fit of self-consciousness. No need for that. I know how to make friends.

The bear seems a bit reluctant to be sociable, but I’m delighted to find any sort of welcome. “Nikisiki, well met, friend,” I reply, smiling appealingly. “I’m Talist. Sorry if I caused any uneasiness earlier. I’m not usually one to haunt the shadows.”

[Chasca]

OOC: Man...you RP very nicely! Very good usage of words...it's like a fantasy book! Sorry, I'm a sucker for artfully written things. XD

BIC:

"It's Sila," I reply as I walk withTalist to the group. I'm a bit surprised by the confidence she gives in her steps and the air around her, but I suppose everyone is different.

When she introduces herself to Nikiski, I feel a twinge of guilt. She, despite being alone, seems much more...socially adept than me. Her usage of words startle me though. I myself am not as good as expressing myself; she seems mature, or something along those lines. Or maybe I'm just different.

I am glad that it seems it won't be difficult to try to make her feel at ease though, and I'm glad she feels welcome. I frown when I notice Nikiski seems troubled though...what did I or she do? I wonder what his problem is, but shrug it off. If he wants to be that way, there's nothing I can do about it. "So..." I start out calmly, the shock now worn off. "What brings you here?" I ask curiously. I still wonder why she's alone...but she can tell when she's ready.

[Ken'ichi]

I stand up on all four when me and Koda finish eating the salmon. I wipe my mouth off of any bits of salmon around, I then notice Sila and Niki with another wolf. At first I thought it was Kadzait, but then I noticed the wolf is a female.

"Hey Koda." I whisper as I nugde him, "We have company."

Koda looks at the wolf and grins, "Wow, another wolf."

I chuckle as Koda pads over excitedly to the new wolf, I wipe my mouth again and head over to the wolf.

I managed to reach them to hear Koda excitedly introducing himself: "Hey there, I'm Koda."

"Hello, my name is Ken'ichi." I say to the new wolf with a smile.

[Nikiski]

Seeing the wolf's friendly gesture, I relax a bit and smile at her.

"That's alright, it was just a little creepy to find a pair of hungry eyes in the bushes."

I let out a slight laugh, and watch the others introduce themselves.

"So, what are you doing in this part of the forest anyways, Talist?"

I look at Talist and I wait for her answer.

[Truttle]

“Before we go, would you like to have something to eat?” I ask Sioul.

“Yeah, I’m kind of hungry.”

“Okay, there should be some berries around here. You can have some salmon when we arrive at the salmon run.”

“Yeah, I found the berries.” After he eats some berries, we start walking toward the salmon run. He looks at me and asks, “Salmon run? Is that where were going?”

“Yeah, I met some friends while I was traveling and they’re all at the salmon run. You’ll like it there. Plenty to eat, some really cool waterfall slides, and plenty of bears to talk to. Among my friends, theirs Nikiski, Ken’ichi, Kanoa, Kenai, and Koda. There are even some wolves there that I met.”

“Woah, wolves! Is there a pack around there?”

“I don’t know. They seemed to be separated from their pack, but its okay, they seemed to be friendly, one of them, his name is Kadzait. You might meet him there, but he had something urgent he had to attend to, he’ll come back later. Another wolf I met is named Sila. I didn’t get along too well with her, we got off on a bad start, but she seems friendly enough, if you get to know her.”

As we continue walking, we were almost approaching the salmon run.

“I have another good friend who left for a while, his name is Spectrue. I’ve never seen a bear quite like him before. He’s a silver color with brown markings on his head. He has a friend who’s a husky. Her name’s Diamond. I can’t wait for to meet them all. Whenever I’m around them, wild and crazy things seem to happen.”

Sioul and I could hear the sounds of bears laughing and playing.

“Okay, were here. Why don’t you wander around a bit. I’ll join you in a moment.”

[Talist]

OOC: Thank you so much, Chasca! You've pegged my reading style. I know that you have heard this already, but the way character comes through in your writing is fantastic!

BIC:

During my introduction the cubs have made short work of their fish, and in a moment I look down to see Koda's wide-eyed, excited gaze and the irresistibly friendly face of the second cub, Ken'ichi.

"Hello Koda, Ken'ichi. I'm honored to meet you. You’re obviously the pride of the salmon run.”

Looking at the two younglings reminds me a bit painfully of the wolf pups that I had grown to love, that the whole pack had been devoted to, the ones that I can no longer protect, and wish, for what must be the thousandth time, that things had gone differently.

I can tell that Nikiski has warmed up somewhat, and Sila seems curious about what would drive me to strike out on my own, but I know that explaining my story would do no favors for my composure just yet.

“I came here for another chance. Word had it that the lands beneath the Northern lights were remarkably rich, and that safe haven could be found in the forests when it was needed. And I’ve discovered that the ground squirrels here are more than willing to oblige in providing a meal.” I grin wryly.

“So, does this paradise for bears measure up to the tales?”

[Kanoa]

~OOC~ Wow Talist, your figure of speech is good *2 thumbs up*
Oh, and I won't be really active now adays cause my holidays are coming to a end and my dad's trying to prevent me from using the computer.
~BIC~
"It's a pleasure to meet you Talist, darn, wheres my manners? I'm Kanoa"

"....and that safe haven could be found in the forests when it was needed...."

After hearing that, I looked at Niki and try to jog his memory on what happened in the forest

[Nikiski]

OOC~ Yeah, I meant to say that in my last post, but I forgot to add that... Your posts makes me feel like I need to attend English literature classes!

BIC~

I turn to Talist.

"Sure it does. It does."

The sun is warm, and the beautiful Scenery simply grabs my attention. I look at the clear water and the salmons underwater.

"Hey Talist, do you like fish? Feel like eating something?"

[Sioul]

looks around at the other bears....looks down at the water. turns to see a white fured wolf smiles looks at my own fur.

I smell a nice smell i look down and see fish!!! i dive in...i bite something its hard i poke my head out of the water and see its a......rock....tasty lol ;D.my ears perk i smell the sweet smell of
honey i look up to see a a bees nest.

i climb out of the water i think to my self. this will be easy i start to climb when i get half way there i look down.......long fall....but...must...get...honey i keep climbing when i reach the hive i poke at it.i hear a strange noise bzzzzzzZZZZZZ oh no !BEES!
i swipe at the hive oww i feel the stings all over. at my last attempt I bite at the hive yes! i snatch it......

but fall aaaaauuuuhhhhhhh splat head first I get up to find honey all over my face i look down ath the open hive honey anyone. ;D