A Family Matter (Open)

[FJ]

Moving him forward from his current roleplay. Blair Curse could be with him or she could have gone on to do her own thing, it's up to you. <3

Also LAD if you want Yasha to spot him.

Any members of SF or Yasha's group can come across him, I don't mind.

Noxol Delirious

Crimson paws cast over moist earth, flecks of mud and dirt splattering the well-worn appendages as the beast moved forward. The sight before him became more and more clear--the spire in the distance, the scent of an active pride. He must have reached the Asylum by now, though he was unfamiliar with their land or their name. It never would have been a priority to come here if not for his children Elliot and Curse, though it was refreshing to seek something out that wasn't a target to be slain. It didn't feel mundane either. A strange thing to call a joy, but he had his reasons.

Halting in a visible clearing, he pulled back his hood and regarded his surroundings. Here, he'd no doubt be seen soon, and it'd be obvious enough he had not chosen to hide nor had he chosen to advance further. He was near what he assumed their border was, just a small ways inside it, and hoped this would show that he'd meant no disrespect in his arrival. Whatever the case, he stood vigilantly, his golden optic keenly sweeping the area around him for signs of life.

He's definitely not used to social interaction yet.

[Blair]

OMG I'M SO SORRY I FORGOT TO DO THIS WHEN I SAID I WOULD ;-;
Also phone reply and ashbaer for good measure?


Curse has stayed with her father, mostly to be sure he reached Asylum safe and sound. Not to say she doubted he father's strength, but sometimes the marshland had a way of...how should she put it? Looking about the same all around? Yes, that was it.

For a while, more like ever since they have entered Asylum, there has been a slight skip to her step. She felt a bit excited to have her father visiting the place she had started to call home, and introduce him to the company she had been keeping. She wanted to scream: LOOK, THIS IS MY FATHER, ISN'T HE SO COOL?!! Although she was much too shy to do that.

She gave her father a gentle nudge along with a soft smile when he stopped to look around. "Come on, let's go find Hannibal- he's the current leader of Stygian." She explained, and started walking ahead. Just in case, Curse kept her eyes peeled for Yasha; the old Neko was out and about most of the time it seemed.

[Splasher]

Hope you all dont mind me popping in. I be bored xD Also Blair TheWG you can post Zed and Drogo, only if you want to that is. Otherwise I will just assume they are back at the dens. <3

Dimitri, Naomi, Kasumi, Tachi

Tachi and Naomi decided to take a walk near the boarder of their territory, things had been unusually quiet for some time now. It wasn't a bad type a quiet but it was something that was starting to get repetitive and most of the pride has been doing their own thing, Hannibal and even Valerius seemed to have disappeared for the time being probably the reason why things around home were so calm and quiet. Tachi and Naomi were just chatting about random things while a small tag along followed close behind his mother, olive colored eyes watched his mother's tail sway back and forth as they continued their stroll and every so often little Dimitri would try to lunge at her tail but failing to keep it from moving away again. Still the young cub kept his eyes on the best play thing ever but all of the sudden it stopped moving which made Dimitri pause as his mother had stopped walking and was now staring out into an open area.

Dimitri quickly moved up between Naomi's front paws and looked in the same direction, two larger creatures he hadn't seen before just appeared out of no where. A chill ran up the little cub's spine before lowering his body to the ground near his mother's paws. Tachi huffed at what she saw, the females knew one was Curse but the other... the male was quite different and looked as if he was wearing something. The whole thing had Naomi a bit nervous because she had her cubs to keep safe, Tachi on the other hand was unfazed by the male and took the first approach just catching what Curse spoken. "Hannibal isn't around right now." the tygarion female spoke out as she moved in to get a closer look at this new arrival, Naomi of course followed Tachi but stay a few feet back from the group making sure her cubs stayed far enough away.

Tachi's tail flicked upwards before switching her duel colored orbs on to Curse, "Who is this Curse, and I hope you have a good reason for bringing a stranger over our boarders without permission?" Tachi wasn't acting her usual self, she would rather just let them cross but with her friend Naomi being super cautious ever since she had her cubs Tachi wasn't just gonna stand by. Still... this 'taking charge' role seemed somewhat familiar in a way.

[LAD]

really kinda shitty but here it is - apologies if post offends.

Yasha, Kardei, Yasbi, Lacey, Jericho, Tyrell, Eros, Epiharm, Deimus II, Kane, Kuro, Amai


It was only by the absence of Hannibal and Valerius it seemed, that had brought them all to lounge in Stygian lands. In some cases, it would make a few feel closer to each other - the way Yasbi and Kardei did now as they equally laid side by side over the past few days. Yasha had turned to watching over the bunch of them - perhaps out of motherly protection? But she said nothing each day. She was not their leader. No, their leader was currently MIA which was fine - every leader needed his or her own break in her opinion. Perhaps Valerius had taken Hannibal for some training off lands.

However, Tachi nor Naomi were alone in the new curiosity. Boredom had set within Stygian as of late, slowly trickling over all of those there - in Elysium too. Tyrell had been on his paws the moment he watched his sister approach the entering duo - disapproval clear on his face as she took her cubs near the stranger, and Kardei had moved closer in his own curiosity. He'd almost opened his mouth to speak but surprise flickered over his gaze when Tachi did instead. Followed briefly by amusement. Since when did Tachi ever take charge for anything going around here? Still he said nothing as another voice cut in.

"I'm sure Curse can escort someone over the borders with or without permission, Tachi - as she was taking him straight to your leader anyway. There are plenty of us around as well." Yasha's voice cut in, a subtle strain over the word 'your' to remind Tachi that she and Curse are equals. While she would not lead them, she'd no issues with reprimanding any of them for any faults that were given. To insinuate that each creature need permission before crossing borders was almost as if saying they could not protect themselves from one creature. Curse was escorting - and she was part of the family. Her gaze flickered back to Curse and she offered the female a small smile before her gaze settled upon the male. The smile slid off and she gave a small sigh as she opened her maw to issue her own reprimand to Curse this time. "However, Curse, there are a lot of cubs around and that is something to keep in mind. It's not safe to bring anyone-" And then she cut off abruptly as recognition filled her. "Noxol?" She breathed in surprise, her head tilting slightly as if taken aback. She wondered if the male would recognize her the way she did him, what with him having - quite literally - been yanked from existence before her eyes.

[FJ]

Noxol Delirious

It had definitely been good to have Curse by his side--it had saved some traveling time, and made what time there had been, rather pleasant. At her prompting, he began to take a step forward before stopping and placing it back down. A glimmer of movement and a voice interjecting told the reason why, and he turned to face the voice, seeing a female with cubs close behind her and others seemingly coming out from the marshlands itself. Her words, cutting and reprimanding, caused his gaze to steel itself. It was obvious enough that having a mother and cubs behind her made her uneasy, which was understandable enough, so he didn't seek to find a comeback--though he didn't subject himself to the dominance either. Head rose and he almost began to speak, but yet another voice came to be reasonable. Lips pressed together for a moment, but then her surprise--and his name rolling off the female's lips--caused him to look at her directly. Familiar, familiar... Wait.

Yasha. The Yasha Curse had spoken of was her. Why hadn't he realized that before? He learned his ability to enter Limbo literally right in front of her, as baffling as that must have been. His memory must have been muddied by the event. Finally he spoke, his gravely tone telling of his disused vocal cords. "Yasha." He nodded to her, showing his acknowledgement of her and recognition. His surprise had been visible, too. Still, for the sake of the others, he did not dwell on it too long--he'd explain a little later. To Tachi, he'd resume his neutral stance. "I doubt Curse would have brought just anyone; the fault was mine on this one. As her father, I wanted to see her pride and leader, and to apologize for Elliot." He'd glance again at Yasha on the end of the sentence. He breathed a moment, before looking directly at Naomi. It felt improper to simply ignore her and leave her wondering. "...I would sooner die protecting the offspring of another than hurt them myself, miss." Perhaps she would understand, perhaps not. Few creatures were of his alignment, so he didn't place stock in it either way.

[Blair]

Curse Crimson-Delirious Zed DeNoire-Shirou & Jubilee N. Kain-Neko

Zed trailed after Dimitri and his mother, but stopped when he noticed strangers. He tilted his head in curiosity, but made no move to go closer. Jubilee had been closing in on her father's tail, but just when she was about to pounce he moved away. She frowned visibly, but noticed that he went closer to inspect the newcomer that Curse had brought along. She made no move to follow, but instead went to find her mother.

Curse had started to smile at the familiar faces, Naomi and Tachi, however Tachi's words caught her by surprise. Hannibal had gone? Golden orbs drifted down and she noticed a cub between Naomi's paws- furthermore it seemed scared. This troubled her slightly, but she turned her gaze back on Tachi and calmy spoke, "Really? Did he say when he'd be back?"

Then the chastisement came and Curse frowned slightly. The last she remembered, Curse and Tachi were equals. Plus, she had been on her way to see Hannibal, the leader, anyways. Curse had not seen the problem in her actions, particularly because she is a member of the pride and could serve as an escort for one male. Had she gotten too carried away in her excitement? Did her fellow pride-mates not trust her for such a simple task? Tachi's words had cut Curse deeply, and it made her feel like a bit of an outcast.

Yasha's words had Curse looking over at the white Neko, thankful at least someone seemed to trust her. However, as Yasha spoke again she had opened her mouth to protest that her father would never hurt the young- or anyone here for that matter, but she stopped when Yasha recognized him. Yasha knew her father? Furthermore her father seemed to know Yasha, too!

She turned to look at her father as he spoke up in her defense; it warmed her heart to hear him say such things. He was right, though, Curse wouldn't have led just anyone through the territory; only the few she trusted with her life. "Please, Father, don't put this on you." She told him with a smile, then turned back to Naomi and Tachi. "I apologize if it unsettled you, but I only did as such because I trust him completely and know that he won't hurt anyone here. He is my father, Noxol Delirious." She paused for a second, "Do neither of you trust me enough for this?" She asked, keeping her tone level and calm; she honestly wanted to know. Depending on their answer, she may have to leave with her father for good.

Yasha's acceptance was one thing and it really had meant a lot to her..however, Naomi and Tachi are her pride-mates. It was quite different, in a way. If these two females questioned her, who else did? Although internally it had caused her to wonder about her place in the pride, she remained strong outwardly.

[Splasher]

Dimitri, Naomi, Kasumi, Tachi

Tachi just shook her head, "Not sure when he will be back, he didn't even let anyone know he was leaving." Who knows what that male was up to. Suddenly Yasha appeared and like always had to scold someone like she was the mother of everyone around here. Tachi rolled her eyes and ignored the white female's presence for the time being and waited for Curse and Noxol to finish speaking for themselves. "Doesn't matter if you know who he is Curse, the fact is that the rest of us don't and as Yasha was saying there are a lot of cubs around and not everyone will be open to a stranger just waltzing in." It wasn't that Tachi didn't trust Curse, it the principal of the fact. With this many cubs around and their leader gone they had the right to be on edge.

Tachi was about to speak again but was quickly cut off when Naomi stepped in front, "We trust you Curse really, its just you caught us off guard is all." Naomi smiled, Tachi on the other hand turned away and started walking off without a word. Naomi's ears fell back as she watched Tachi leave, she knew too well that Tachi had issues trusting most others and took longer then most for her to warm up but whatever the case she wouldn't press the matter. Naomi turned back to Curse and Noxol and dipped her head apologetically "Tachi is sorry too, even if she wont say it herself."

Little Dimitri quickly kept in step with his mother and rubbed his body against her fore limb "Mommy?" the cub spoke confused by what was going on. Naomi reached down and gave him a lick before nudging him, "You and Zed go on back to uncle Tyrell." She didn't give her son any time to protest as she nudged him again towards his the waiting group and like a good cub he did as his mother asked, bumping against Zed as he ran by.

[LAD]

Yasha, Kardei, Yasbi, Lacey, Jericho, Tyrell, Eros, Epiharm, Deimus II, Kane, Kuro, Amai


Yasha genuinely could not remove her gaze from him even as he spoke to both Naomi and Tachi but when Curse spoke - it was as if the trance placed on her was broken and her amber gaze quickly flicked to the girl. And yet, even more than this, she remained silent as she watched the exchange between the other two females - it was between them now. And yet, as expected, Tachi completely ignored her, the little brat. Yasha didn't care for those actions but even more surprising was the obvious ignoring of Noxol's words but she didn't care to dignify it with a response. Instead, she remained quiet and tilted her head to the side as she continued to appraise Noxol. Even as Tachi walked away and Naomi apologized for her.

She sat down, curling a tail around her paws before releasing a sigh. "It's been quiet around here hun." Yasha spoke for a moment as if Noxol and Naomi weren't there. "Things have been slow but I think it's making everyone a bit strung up. It's weird not seeing Hannibal around truth be told." She spoke before turning her gaze to Naomi and Noxol. "Well, welcome to Stygian. Not the best of welcomes but hey, we aren't the best of prides - even to each other." She tossed him a wink before glancing at Naomi, wondering if she was going to stick around, even as she spoke her next words. "So where have you been all this time, hmm? The both of you, actually." A teasing comment.

Tyrell watched as he slowly closed the distance between them, curiously moving forth until he noted Naomi nudging Dimitri towards him. The others merely continued to watch from their places.

[FJ]

Noxol Delirious

The partial hostility certainly wasn't appreciated by the dark male; senseless what-ifs and how things could have gone wrong. Curse did the right thing by saying it wasn't on him so diplomatically, kindly, keeping face as she attempted to handle the situation appropriately, but he felt his view of the pride darkening. There was some sort of dominance issue going on right now, exactly the reason leaders shouldn't walk off from their pride unannounced as far as he viewed it.

As Tachi began to leave, it was taken as a slight relief. Naomi's words would catch him, and he'd turn his gaze towards her. "It wouldn't be the first time I've unsettled someone." He dryly stated before looking back at the retreating form. "Family is often all we have. She may have not executed her threat well, but I understand." Once more, his gaze moved to her. "Choosing to arrive during the day and pausing on the outskirts wasn't an act of convenience." He'd drop the subject there for now.

He listened to Yasha speak and it was somewhat noticeable that he grew less tense. Her amusement was met with the twitch of the corner of his lips. Indeed, it wasn't the best of greetings, but he'd had worse. It ended civilly enough. "For the sake of involved parties, I'll remain far from the densite until Hannibal returns." There was no irritation at this; it was just a simple matter of action. That, and he hadn't been sure of joining, and this hadn't sat well with him. Years of being a loner had made him used to feeling rather distanced from others, and he didn't care to explain his innocence.

The male's golden optic moved to Curse a moment before returning to Yasha, glancing at Naomi so as to include her. He didn't mind her listening or the pride's other members. "I've been in the between-realm ever since I last saw you. I... discovered it accidentally that day." He hadn't figured out how to come back for a few days further, so she was long gone by then. "It's an alternate plane where spirits of the deceased and the bodyless demons thrive. This is accountable for my change in appearance, and alternatively long disappearance. I had been summed back by a strange black wolf claiming a 'creator' desired my return, among a strange and similar revival of felines in Meurtrier's lands." He shrugged, seeming a bit tired and uncertain of what any of it meant. "My daughter had been nearby and we reunited. I chose to see her home." It was honestly rather simple of a desire, all things considering, like how complicated his life was.

[Blair]

Curse Crimson-Delirious Zed DeNoire-Shirou & Jubilee N. Kain-Neko

Curse frowned at Tachi's answer; it was difficult for a pride to be without a leader for an undetermined amount of time. She did not fail to notice that Yasha and her father went ignored, either. With Tachi's next words, Curse determined that the femme really didn't trust her. Trust was not something so simple; it worked many different ways in Curse's mind. She was vouching for her father and it meant nothing to Tachi.

Since she was watching Tachi, Curse noticed that the femme had started to speak again, but was cut off by Naomi. She stared at the femme for a moment, "Right.." It was clear she remained unconvinced. Zed followed Dimitri back to Uncle Tyrell, not exactly sure what had just happened.

Curse turned to Yasha when she spoke, "Hmm..I wonder what caused him to leave so suddenly.." She sighed, and upon hearing the Neko's words pointed at her father, she had her own comment. "I apologize too, Dad. I will stay with you." She told him, partly because she was starting to debate whether or not she should continue being a part of the pride, bt also because she didn't want her father to be alone.

At Yasha's question, her ears flicked forward, but let her father speak first. "Ah, yes, I had been on my way to visit a friend when I came across him." She said as her father finished, a smile growing on her maw. "It came as a shock to me, but it was definitely welcome.. I informed him about Elliot, too." She paused for a moment, glancing at Naomi as if to include her if she so wished to stay. "From there, we decided to see my grandfather for information- we had been close by anyways."