I died in your arms tonite

Only light flurrying, welcome to any Haldis member. Forward-dated to when Esmeray is full-fledged Haldis Member!

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 Falling snow had drawn Esmeray away from the clearing, his eyes twinkling as he watched the sky. It was like... pieces of clouds were drawn to the ground, and the charcoal-hued man found that... beautiful, to say the least. It reminded him of @Izumi and her pale, ivory fur. It was truly a site to behold...

 The man stood, though, shaking out his fur before turning from where he had sat, making his way towards the lake.
 He was entranced by the dancing stars that reflected in the pool. His paws led him there by instinct – It seemed he'd already made a connection with the land – and he stopped but a few ways away from it. Gaze flicking around the clearing, Esmeray's eyes landed on a similar feature. The boulder on which the queen sat. He had to resist the urge to leap atop it; He was by no means a part of the royal court. Not yet, anyway.

 He padded to the edge of the water, glancing around before risking a single touch. The freezing temperature of the water sent shivers crawling up his spine, and he hummed with satisfaction. It wasn't a bad shiver, of course, but one that made him feel as if centuries worth of wolves and guards and royal courts were watching him; Looking at him; Studying his every move, and yet, Esmeray felt... comforted? 
 It was... odd.

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Set before the raid on Haldis.

Her morning patrol was done. Every day it seemed that Haldis' unified claim grew stronger upon the Everfrost. Her denizens were settling in nicely, decorating their homes and sorting out their routines... she thought that it would be harder, rockier. But it seemed to simply fit even Rosencrantz and Blackfoot, wolves who she knew she had to earn their respect and loyalty seemed to be at home here in the frozen forest. If fate were such a thing she believed in-she would say that Haldis was that. Her fate. But would it be her happily ever after?

A wistful sigh flared through dark nostrils as candied eyes closed. She would savour this moment of sun that beat down-but not scornfully-upon the clearing. It simply enveloped her body in the form of a  warm hug. The bolder was situated in the middle of the clearing, where she addressed the wolves of Haldis. This would be The High Council's court room, the most important place (arguably) of her territory. It was a strange feeling that bubbled up within her. This feeling of... peace?

And yet dark ears flickered, the crunch of snow upon small blades of grass indicated the prescience of another. The alarm bells rung and icy eyes jerked wide open, yet blinked at the familiar stranger that stared back at her. "Esmeray," She did not expect the male to turn up so soon, the offer given was with cautious hands-she had expected him never to step paw within the Everfrost. "What a pleasant surprise." A thoughtful hum emerged from her jaws, elegantly rising up onto her dark paws. "I assume you are here to accept my offer?" Dark brows furrowed, though she did say Haldis would welcome him, it was quite unsettling that he was able to simply waltz right up to her.

@Esmeray
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Update, back-dated to before he’s considered Haldis member lmao

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 “Sorina,” The man hummed as she said his own name. Esmeray was still entranced by the falling snow, and he flicked his tail leisurely. “I have.”

 Yes, he was here to claim his invite to the kingdom. He hadn’t realised that Sorina was off-putted by his ability to just… waltz into their land. Esmeray side-glanced at the queen. “Need anything specific? Hunter? Forager?”

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A small smile was given when he confirmed his intentions, with a slight incline of her muzzle. "Excellent." The Queen mused. "Any questions before I send you to settle in?" Indeed, she wanted her wolves to feel welcome. Like family. Not simply minions or servants to her will, no. They were all united under the icy flag of Haldis.

“Need anything specific? Hunter? Forager?” Dark lips pursed. "We are in need of healers. We currently only have Eldritch... however, whatever skill you are best at we shall gladly welcome." Of course a pack full of Warriors and Healers would be their best course of action... but Sorina knew better than to simply demand. No, all would be welcome, from all walks of life-so long as they do their part and have some aspiration to become... better.

"What are your intentions within Haldis, Esmeray?" Icy violet eyes narrowed ever so slightly. Well.. she had the right to ask.

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 “No questions,” He stated simply, still observing the snow. “This place is beautiful.” All he'd ever known for the longest time had been grass fields and moorland. This.. this was so much more than that...

 "–In need of healers," Sorina advised. With a nod, Esmeray parted his maw in a smile as he begun to speak. He could dabble in the arts of healing.. “Yes, I can do that.” Pursing his lips thoughtfully, he added; “Though, I'd like to look more into ecology, if that's alright with you?”
 Of course, he'd need permission from the queen, now, wouldn't he? “My intentions within Haldis?” The man echoed. Now that was a fruitful question....

 “To learn and grow..?” It wasn't. question, more so testing the waters. “To develop myself in to a more useful wolf, and to best serve Haldis any way I can.” With a wink, he added; “And to serve my queen, of course.”

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Vague amusement danced upon Sorina's features as she watched the male admire The Everfrost. He had a point, she had chosen this forest not only for its seclusion, but also beauty. At night, the snow seemed to glisten upon the coniferous trees and in the right light, the small lake in the centre of the forest glistened and gleamed like gems. "Indeed, it is true sight to behold." A small smile pulled upon her dark lips.

Yet as Esmeray spoke of his abilities, dark ears flickered. "Of course." She wanted the wolves of Haldis to be masters at their chosen craft and of course, she had places within her High Court to fill. And yet his answer to his intentions were the standard drivel, but he had hit the nail upon the head. She wanted her wolves to be ambitious and aspire for greatness, for that was their concept. She noted his wink and dark brows rose. A thoughtful hum rumbled from her jaws. "Good, allow others see your example and follow it." She then rose, allowing her shoulders to roll back and stretch out her neck with the upmost grace. "Haldis needs more wolves like you." She added in a lighter tone with a small chuckle. In one swift movement, she leapt down from the rock. Her dark paws crunched into the soft power with a satisfying crunch. 

"Come, I shall escort you to the dens. You may choose one for yourself if you wish." She began to walk, with a flick of her tail; hoping that he would follow at her side.

@Esmeray

-Exit Sorina, unless stopped.-
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 He smiled at her chuckle, quickly following after her as Sorina leapt off the rock. "Haldis needs more wolves like you," Esmeray blinked at the compliment, more grateful than he'd let the queen know.

 "Come, I shall escort you to the dens. You may choose one for yourself if you wish." And with that, Esmeray followed. He just hoped for the one with the most plant-life – sprouts, moss, mushrooms . . . – so he could really begin studying his field.
 

Exit Esmeray

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