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Post by Snaggle on Sept 29, 2012 19:05:28 GMT -5
Oh God.
Oh God what was he doing?
He was an idiot, no...Worse than an idiot; he was an utter moron for thinking, hoping that this would work even remotely in his favor.
But, William considered as he stood on the threshold of the grand Hanul Lui Manuc once more, palms sweating, eyes wide, what did he have to lose?
He wanted...Well, he knew what he wanted, he just wasn't sure if he'd even get it, or if this was the way to go about getting it.
But it was worth a try.
...He didn't think he'd ever wanted to have Lance with him as badly as he did now...
But he...Well, William had to admit it at some point, even if just to himself.
He wanted to join a pack.
The thought had struck him after so many encounters with fellow werewolves over the past month; a pack would mean protection, friends, a chance to learn.
And maybe people on his side when the chips were down.
...It would mean he could protect Peri...
With this thought in his mind, William straightened his best suit jacket, flattened down his hair, and stepped into the building.
If the rumors he had heard were correct, maybe he'd be able to find the Validus Alpha here, or at least someone who could tell him where this Alpha could be found...
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Post by Azuki Navaaha on Sept 29, 2012 19:21:09 GMT -5
Lucas had been in his room all morning, just sitting at his laptop, trying to figure out what he would do. the past few months, Lucas had been busy with the pack and enjoying his time with Larysa whenever he could. He even spent time with Ice when he wanted to hunt with his little sister. But now.... He couldn't figure out what to do at all! Leaning back, the alpha sighed and ran his fingers through his bleach blonde hair. How about I go and take a walk for a bit? he thought, getting up, grabbing his jacket and leaving his room.
Putting his jacket on while walking, wasn't a good idea. Lucas eventually ran into a guy that apparently..seemed nervous for some reason. Stopping, when he ran into him, Lucas smiled politely. "Sorry about that Sir. Can I help you with anything?" he asked. Something seemed different about this male, and then he realized it. He was a werewolf and instantly, Lucas' instinct kicked in but stayed hidden..quiet well. |
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Post by Snaggle on Sept 29, 2012 19:34:22 GMT -5
So wrapped up in his own little world of nerves and fear, William gave a small yelp of surprise as the man accidentally brushed past him, jolting his shoulder and pushing him from his daydream.
William stepped back quickly, feeling himself begin to grow red with embarrassment.
"s-s-sorry, n-no...I-I mean..."
He trailed off miserably, realizing how much of a fool he now sounded.
What a brilliant start...
He sighed softly, hunching his shoulders slightly and pulling at his tie, unsure of how the answer the young, blonde-haired man stood in front of him.
But then he noticed it, caught between the scent of leather and dye that surrounded the man; wolf, he could smell a hint of werewolf!
William felt his heart both soar and sink at the same time as this revelation hit him.
"I-I'm looking for...w-well"
he lowered his voice, tentative, wincing slightly.
"...T-the Validus pack?"
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Post by Azuki Navaaha on Sept 29, 2012 20:02:16 GMT -5
Lucas blinked slightly at the man when he said sorry. Why would he be sorry when Lucas was the one that ran into him. "It's fine. No need to be sorry." the leader said, smiling a bit. But then his smile faded a bit. This man was looking for the Validus pack...but why? It came to his concern, especially since he was Alpha to the pack.
"Who do you need to meet in the Validus pack?" he asked, out of pure curiosity. Couldn't help but ask a simple question to a man that didn't look like he would survive a few scares coming from the Alpha. But hey, why not? |
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Post by Snaggle on Sept 30, 2012 10:28:45 GMT -5
"T-the erm...w-well"
William shuffled backwards a little, staring down at his shoes with a look of acute embarrassment. Well...This was it; he'd found what he'd wanted, and if this man could help him...
"I-I would l-like to talk to the Alpha...IfIcan"
He finished quickly, wincing as he did so. Even if he did find the Alpha now, how was there any chance he'd get into the pack now?
Shy little annoying mouse.
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Post by Azuki Navaaha on Sept 30, 2012 10:49:33 GMT -5
Lucas watched the man speak, and how he acted. Shy. Nervous. It kind of reminded Lucas of Ice when she was younger and actually showed her feelings towards others than her own brother. Then something caught his attention. Alpha, this man wanted to see the Alpha. Smiling a bit, Lucas put a hand on his shoulder, "What's your name? Then I'll let you meet him." he said.
He wanted to know the name, for a reason, but since this man wanted to meet Lucas the Alpha would eventually take him back to somewhere private and where no one would be able to hear them speak. Then his mind went to Larysa, she was Alpha female of Validus, she did have a part on who could join and who she thought would be good for the pack. Lucas decided that he'd call her once he found out why this man wanted to meet him. |
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Post by Snaggle on Sept 30, 2012 11:05:04 GMT -5
William tried not to flinch as the man put a welcoming hand on his shoulder, drawing himself closer. Having already proved himself an utter wimp, maybe he could redeem himself just a little by at least trying to act brave.
"e-erm...William...W-William Hughes"
He paused. Well, he'd already gotten this far.
"I-I know...Lance?"
Thinking about it, he wasn't sure if this reference would help him in any way, but it at least showed he knew...Someone, in Validus.
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Post by Azuki Navaaha on Sept 30, 2012 11:42:49 GMT -5
"Lance. He is a good man and wolf to my pack. A friend of Lance's is a friend of mine." he said, stretching his hand out for it to be shaken. "Let me introduce myself, William. My name is Lucas Storm, Alpha of Validus." he said. If William knew Lance, then he was a friend to Lucas and not an enemy. Moving to the side, Lucas made his way back to the stairs, stopping to look back at William.
"Why don't we go some place where we won't be heard? My room is perfect and no one will hear us and know what we are talking about." he said, still thinking about calling Larysa and having her opinion on William. |
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Post by Snaggle on Sept 30, 2012 12:09:41 GMT -5
A wave of relief crashed over William as he reached out to shake the man's hand. He seemed friendly enough; not fierce or brutish as he had first feared pack wolves to be. Lance being, of course, a very noticeable exception to this idea.
He caught himself just in time to avoid flinching when Lucas introduced himself as the Alpha. Oh God, he hasn't expected that! Well...He had gone looking for the Validus Alpha...
"O-oh! OhgodI-I...T-thank you..."
He stopped as Lucas turned on his heel and began to make his way towards the stairs, glancing back at William, who still stood, small and forlorn, in the middle of the lobby.
Here it was...His last change to give in and run, run from the inn and never look back.
He paused, swallowed, and nodded.
"i-if that's...o-of course"
He managed, and trotted off after the Alpha.
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Post by Azuki Navaaha on Sept 30, 2012 12:29:12 GMT -5
Lucas shrugged, "Anytime. So, you've come looking for me? How come?" he asked as he started to walk up the stairs. His room was only on the second floor and to humans they would've taken the elevator but Lucas liked to stay in shape, so the stairs it was. After he got to the second floor, Lucas stopped and stretched, not even gasping for breath like humans would. Then again, he wasn't human anyways.
He went to his door and opened it, walking into his room. His room was nothing like Ice, his sisters room, his was clean and wasn't dark. It was a typical guys room, expect for the mess and such that some guys would keep. He turned and sat on his bed, nodding to a chair at his desk. "Alright. What's up Will?" he asked, relaxing a bit. |
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Post by Snaggle on Sept 30, 2012 12:47:16 GMT -5
Already out of breath by the second floor, William had to pause at the top of the stairs to take in a few lungfuls of breath, his cheeks burning at the thought that he, even with his werewolf blood, was this unfit.
He'd have to take up jogging or...Something...And stop chasing rabbits as his only sport.
Pausing one last time to straighten his shoulders and pull at his tie, he followed the younger man into the neat, well kept room.
Flopping gratefully down into the desk chair, he tried a weak, nervous smile.
"I-I...W-well...I-I want..."
He trailed off miserably and mentally shook himself before trying again, remembering what Lance had taught him about not stammering and keeping his shoulders back.
"I-I would like to join a pack...."
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Post by Azuki Navaaha on Sept 30, 2012 13:04:47 GMT -5
Lucas laid back, resting on his hands as he listened to William speak. He wanted to join the pack. Well, that was what Lucas had guessed to begin with but Lucas wasn't just going to let him join Validus without going through some questions. Sitting up, the Alpha straightened up his famous red jacket and looked at William with his stormy gray eyes. "Alright you want to join my pack, what are you good at?" he asked. If Will said anything about hunting, Ice would be in evolved and technically, Lucas didn't want to bring his sister into this but he would have to.[/blckquote] |
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Post by Snaggle on Sept 30, 2012 13:34:58 GMT -5
William blinked.
What was he good at? Now there was a question. All in all the little man was something of a werewolf failure; of course, it had given him increased speed and strength that many a human couldn't match...
But then...Every werewolf had this advantage, and William's lack of exercise and balanced diet meant that, by both human and werewolf standard, he was unfit.
He shifted uneasily in his chair and smiled again nervously.
"w-well I..I-I'm quite a good t-tracker"
He managed, blushing darkly. He imagined that werewolf packed were full of scouts and trackers; what they really wanted and needed were hunters, providers.
Things that William Hughes was certainly not.
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Post by Azuki Navaaha on Sept 30, 2012 14:03:19 GMT -5
A tracker. Well, there were quiet a few trackers in his pack and not many hunters. Then he got an idea, and pulled out his cell phone. He dialed a number and put it up to his ear, she answered on the first ring. "Meet me in my room. I got someone I want you to meet." he said, before hanging up. He looked at William, "I'm going to allow you to join, Will, and as a tracker for my pack. I've called my sister, however, she is my Lead Hunter and she will train you in case I need an extra hunter in one of the hunting parties I have her lead. Understand?" he asked, looking at him.
Then his door opened and Ice walked in. Ice wore her usual black clothing, her black and silver hair pulled up into a high pony tail and her ice blue eyes going to both men. "Is this who you want me to meet, Lucas?" she asked, sitting down next to her brother on the bed. |
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Post by Snaggle on Sept 30, 2012 14:21:57 GMT -5
"T-train me?"
A look of panic settled over William's features at the prospect, not that he wouldn't mind having some skills in hunting, the idea was still rather...
He shook himself again and tried to concentrate on the idea of Peri, how pleased she'd be if he was finally able to hunt with her proper, bring down some big prey rather than just...Well...Either relay on her or catch small rabbits.
He nodded quickly.
"i-if it w-would help-"
Interrupted by the young woman entering the room, he quickly shut his mouth, face going even redder as she strode over to Lucas.
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