new arrival . [open]

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ellis && harley

Eyes black as onyx watched from the shadow of the towering rocky hill, fixed on what the creature saw no less as food. It was a doe, a good sized animal that would certainly fill his stomach. Ellis had sat there watching it for a while, those menacing eyes darting at each fidget of the prey. When she flicked her tail or an ear, or even the shake of her shoulder to get the gnats that dug in her fur away. The doe was a beautiful creature. Something that graceful didn't deserve to be as low on the food chain as they were. Ellis saw the beauty, he took note of the petite ways of the doe. But no matter how pure she looked, no matter how extraordinary it was to watch her in her habitat, the doe was food.

The ear of the doe flicked, snapping Ellis out of his thoughts and back onto the prey. At the rumble of his stomach Ellis jumped from the shadows, bounding towards the animal in large leaps and pouncing at just the right distance away. He had surprised her so she didn't have much of a chance to run. Easily the creature had gotten its jaws around her throat, grabbing with his claws and swinging his body. Ellis' body was large enough to have her stumbling to where she rolled and belted onto her side in the dirt. It took not much time after that before she died, the pureness of the doe seeping into his maw. He ate in silence, the tearing of the meat and flesh making him smile.

She had been watching him the whole time, from inside her own shadow of the tree. Harley watched in awe, almost jumping up and down when he managed to kill the prey. She was giddy and happy that there was food, free food with no work whatsoever. Harley could hunt for herself, of course but what's better than having all the work done for you? It wasn't that she was lazy, just no one could pass up free food. Full of energy she bursted from her spot, skipping towards the male a little too happily. "Are you new?" Harley asked, setting back on her rump a little ways a way. "Because if you are I'm Harley. Harley J. My last name really isn't important because it's quite hard to pronouce so I shorten it to J. I made it up, ya'know. 'Dun know my Pop's or Ma's last name cause they never mentioned it and I didn't want one name cause that's just weird ya'know."

What the hell? Did she not know how to shut up? Ellis growled quietly when she continued, she rambled on and on about how important her family was, how big the pride was, and a grasshopper she had seen not too long ago. He got up from his spot when he was done, figuring the least he could do was be at least a little be nice and leave some for her. So he sat back and as expected, Harley had dug right in.

At least it shut her up.

[kahara]

STATIC

[/i] She murmured quietly. "Static, Static Donovan. And you are..?"[/ul][/blockquote]

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ellis && harley

Brows furrowed as a new creature came into play, Ellis watched her. Her paw steps were silent and this he thought was a wonderful skill, to step soundlessly upon the Earth. As she came closer Ellis dipped his head and eyed her. He nodded slowly at her comment, ears flicking at the obscene sounds coming from Harley who was feasting a little too happily. "Ellis," He answered, his voice scratchy and rough from the time spent keeping quiet. "Not all'a ye are gonna be like 'at, are ya?" The mutt asked, black eyes flickering to Harl. She was crazy, Ellis could see it. Not only for food but just completely bonkers in general. This made him laugh. Someone so pleasant was annoying as hell and could find pleasure in bathing in blood. She was a contradiction, that one.

Harley could hear all of this and, frankly she could care less. Food was sliding down her throat and this distracted her, filling her belly and making everything in the world go silent. Surprisingly she managed to tear herself away, making herself stop and backing away from the split open carcass. Harley smiled brightly at Static and the new one, coming towards them and sitting down. "Ellis, huh? I like that name. Eel-is." Harl rolled the name over her tongue, purposely wronging the pronunciation for the sake of just getting used to it.

[Jason]

Squeaks sounded in the air as Jasper played with his new pet, a two month old rabbit. The small cat was quite docile with this little creature, his purring soft as he pulled the young thing close and licked its tan head before nuzzling it again. "Chardonnay," he crooned, having named her after a delicious white wine. He spoke to her in a fluid tongue, his voice pleasant and lacking its usual malevolence. There was commotion close by, something that worried him when he had such a delicate new ward. He scooped her up and put her into the sling he had fashioned from the pelt of a fox about his neck. He looked more than a little ridiculous with a young rabbit peeking out from under his chin, but it did not hinder his movements.

Shard sat in the shade of a tree, watching the brown maned female harass an unfamiliar male. His mismatched eyes narrowed as he micro-analyzed him, not letting a single movement escape his gaze for the next few minutes. Finally he strode out, not bothering to introduce himself, plucking a few berries for his little lovely before sitting a few feet away from the group. He fed the rabbit and watched the others, a half smile present. He did not feel up to engaging until his pet had finished her berries, but he would certainly watch and maybe make someone uncomfortable.

[kahara]

STATIC

[/i] She greeted. Her attention moved slowly onto Harley whom had moved closer to them. The spy had hoped the female was going to eat for a while longer; hope crushed, clearly. Then another strode out and into sight. Oh, and what an odd sight that was. Static moved so that she could face both Ellis, Harley and Shard. The much smaller feline appeared to have something just beneath his neck.

"..Is that a rabbit?" [/ul][/blockquote]

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ellis && harley

Ellis was happy to hear not all of Meurtrier were going to be as annoying and loud as the adolescent he had his first conversation with within the pride. Well it wasn't really a conversation, she was the one who talked his ear off an rambled about some grasshopper. Who rambles about a grasshopper?

Apparently Harley.

The male nodded since he had nothing else to say. Until someone new arrived, of course. It had a close resemblance to a house cat, the new comer. This is something Ellis had only seen once or twice when traveling. It was usually the larger, stronger felines that roamed the wilderness. Both Harley and Ellis eyed the rabbit that hung from the black ones neck, who seemed fairly content in his little carrier. Smart.

Harley nodded quickly at Static's comment, bounding from her spot and walking towards Shard. "It is, it is!" She sat a ways away, obviously wanting to be polite and keep her distance."Why do you have a rabbit? Is he your pet? What's his name?" Harl exploded with questions, leaving Ellis shaking his head as he watched. He felt for Shard, he had Harl prodding in his business.

"I give ye props fer keepin' 'at thing." He pointed his nose at the cradled rabbit. "I'd eaten it already." Ellis flicked an ear towards Static, "Ye don't all have rabbits, right?"

[Jason]

Continuing to feed Chardonnay for a few minutes more, he remained silent. She was something he only felt comfortable with when his full attention was on her, lest she try to jump free and harm herself or anything else that could do her ill. He purred when she press her little nose under his chin. “Aye, she is a rabbit.” The half smile turned into an amused grin at Harley’s obvious vigor. “I wanted her as a pet. I also gave some of my blood to her. So I find her incredibly endearing.” He was obviously more tolerant than either Static or this new male. But he was decades older than any party here, so it was expected. “Her name is Chardonnay. I have yet to think of a nickname for her, dear.” Harley would have a hard time talking too much if Shard was involved, as he did not mind listening to almost anyone. He desired to build relationships here, perhaps for more nefarious purposes down the road, but it made life more interesting this way.

“I believe I am the only one who is keeping a young rabbit at this moment, but the thought of harming my dear one here disgusts me. The thought of another doing such…” Shard’s eyes closed and he drug his paw across his muzzle. “What I would do to such an individual…” He looked into the sky, avoiding the descent into violence. “There is a reason I urged Dante to take prisoners, rather than mass, public executions. I enjoyed playing with the prisoners…” It was most certainly a threat to any who might think of putting a claw on the delicate creature around his neck. His conviction was as strong as one who may be as large as a boulder. It seemed he felt he was very much capable of backing up any word that passed through his fangs. “Besides, there are plenty of other creatures to eat here without resorting to my darling here. I’d be more inclined to cannibalism.”

[kahara]

STATIC

[/i] Static questioned. She inched closer and studied Shard closely. It wasn't until a moment passed did she was staring. "Uh, sorry. Just curious if there's more to you than meets the eye. I guess I thought staring would answer that." She said with a chuckle as she backed away. "Why do you want to keep a rabbit anyway?"[/ul][/blockquote]

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ellis && harley

"Chardonnay," Harley cooed melodically, enjoying the sound of the name roll from her tongue. She looked to Static, shrugging at her question. "Said he gave his blood to her...Is she an experiment?!" Harl gasped, her mouth hanging wide open as she gawked at the little rabbit. "Are you like a scientist or somethin'? Or is she just a pet 'cause you got lonely. Ya'know it's pretty easy to get lonely in this pride. Most of'em want to eat your guts anyways so..." She giggled, tilting her head and admiring the small animal.

Ellis just watched, squinting an eye every few seconds to focus on the little creature that sat in the carrier. Shard was surely something, he had a different kind of mind. Ellis snorted when Static made a comment about Shard's size. The way the kitty talked he seemed like he was capable of doing some damage if needed.

[Jason]

Shard smirked slightly at the scrutiny of others and continued to stroke his petite passenger. “I suppose you could call her an experiment. I gave her a mixture of my blood and minerals to test the effect on small rodents. So far, it is positive.” He was not going to mention how he found her on the verge of death, after killing the fox that had raided the warren with ease. His heart had gone out to her, though he was not quite sure why. “My son would be jealous,” the cat chuckled. “I suppose I can get lonely. But I have fallen in love with her,” he murmured. “I am no scientist, but I am always curious, not unlike yourself.” He beckoned to her with his tail. “You may come closer if you like, though avoid startling her. She is no more fond of loud noises than I.” His blue eye closed as he turned his gaze to Static. “No matter who the individual is, there is always more than meets the eye. We are not simple creatures of instinct anymore thanks to evolution.” His answer was a bit evasive. “It is the small ones who are always underestimated. You know I am old. So if I have been this size for so long, I must have found some way to survive so long. Especially in a pride that thrives on bloodshed.” He was always tossing out statements to encourage others to think. Of course, with young Harley, he did not expect her to take pause. So far, Ellis had reminded him of Neo, his brother. Maybe not as eloquent, but the quiet, brooding manner would be something they had in common. “But it is love that ties me to her.”

[kahara]

STATIC

[/i] She began. Then it hit her that he may not even know her name. Yet again, that may be a good thing, as she was a spy. "Not sure if I mentioned my name.. I'm Static Donovan. My dad was Former. My mother was.." She paused and rolled her shoulders. "Not as important, I guess." Static finished. There was no love or interest in her mother. Static was in Meurtrier, and she hadn't seen her mother in a very, very long time. "Lactice."[/ul][/blockquote]

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harley

Harley did a little jump of joy when Shard gave her permission to come closer to Chardonnay, a sight she certainly was interested in. She'd never been this close to a small animal other than with the intent to kill them, so she was excited to hear she could come closer. Harl crouched low to the ground and crept towards Shard and the rabbit, her nose poking curiously at the little animal. Once she felt she was close enough Harls lightly laid onto her stomach, watching Chardonnay. "You have a son?" Harley questioned, knowing it was something she shouldn't be prodding in but she couldn't help it. Harley made a mental note that she needed to control her impulses, something everybody had told her before. Then when she heard Static introduce herself Harley figured she should as well. "I'm Harley." A big grin stretched from ear to ear.

Ellis was watching the whole thing, his eyes kept on Shard. Then he shifted onto his bottom, nose pointed at the rabbit while he introduced himself as well. "Ellis. 'M new here."

[Jason]

Chardonnay squeaked curious and he purred in response. Shard could be perceived as compassionate when around his darling, but at any other time, there was no compassion. “Well, seeing as you are the stealthy type, I am sure you will have no trouble finding at least a little information on me. I would be a spy’s greatest challenge.” A smirk appeared on his lips now as he laid on his side, allowing the rabbit out of her sling for the time being, both eyes now focused on her and his ears perked and very alert. Instead of roaming, she curled into his stomach, laying her ears back, showing she was a bit nervous at the appearance of such large felines. “Ne vous inquiétez pas, mon petit lapin. Je vous protégerai. Toujours.” She relaxed at his gentle words, spoken in French. He began to purr again. “I have many children, and grandchildren, and great grandchildren. My family is quite large. But my youngest, Victor is the only one I see these days. He is the reason I met Former. His confidence did not match his skill and he ended up in trouble with Former.” He masked a chuckle and continued to gaze upon Chardonnay. “A pleasure to meet you, Ellis and Static. I believe I have already come across you, Miss Harley. I believe I had met Lactice. Blue mane? Gray pelt?” He shrugged his broad shoulders.

[kahara]

STATIC

[/i] She replied slowly. "Yes, I believe, if I recall correctly, that was her appearance. Can't say I've many memories of her.. ah well. I don't think I've met any of your children, and something tells me I should be either really glad or really disappointed at that.. heh." She chuckled, slightly nervous. There was definitely something different about this new member of Meurtrier, she couldn't put her paw on it, but she wanted to find out so much more. Yet she was going off of feelings, theories. Static was a spy and she knew she had to rely on more than that for information.[/ul][/blockquote]

[Caylis]

Brynneth Sulliveri
The 'ess was currently trying to go see Icarus until she heard all the comotion, what the hell was going on? Her green gaze looked and saw Harley J, Static Donovan, 'Shard' and a unfamiliar male. Her emerald gaze now rested on the pitch-black male. "State your name, I am curious about new members since I am not pride-born." She sat down on her rump as her expression turned to an awkward emotion as Brynn looked at the rabbit under Shard's neck. How peculiar. Well, he had his reasons, she guessed.