A Friendly Face (Anterra)

by **Arxad** on July 29th, 2012, 7:30 am

Timestamp: 3rd of Summer, 512 AV

Arxad had been wandering the corridors of Wind Reach since sunrise, a distant look on his face. Few people had even bothered to look his way, which made him slightly depressed. This could not be a good sign towards finding the one with whom he would bond. Having been alone for so long, he was used to having thoughts similar to these run through his mind frequently. He pushed them aside as he walked, telling himself that whatever happened, he would be fine. After some time, Arxad paused in front of a great wall, known as the Edge of the World. Every time he came to Wind Reach, this was the one place he made sure to see. It was truly amazing. He stared in silence, taking in the sight.

by **Anterra** on July 29th, 2012, 9:02 pm

His eyes closed as he felt the wind dancing around him, playing with his hair, the edge of his shirt. He could feel the joy in the dancing breeze, the happiness of being near the Stormwarden. Still, something else played at the edge of Anterra's senses', causing his black eyes to open and stare across the street at the great wall. He watched the stranger approaching it, feeling a strange sense in this one. He called to the Gnosis on his shoulder, whispering a word in the wind, even as he begins to walk forward. He projected the word through the wind to Arxad's ear, "Are you new to the wonders of Wind Reach?" He asked, his eyes on the male. He almost felt a kinship with him, which was strange, since he felt kinship towards Nij alone in the world of humans.

by **Arxad** on July 30th, 2012, 1:29 am

Arxad's tilted his head ever so slightly, hearing the words as they floated past his ears. After a moment of pause, he turned his head in the direction of the sound, to find a small, lean figure looking back at him. His words seemed friendly enough. "Relatively." He replied, beginning to step towards the man. "May I ask your name?" He briefly considered whether or not this was a good sign, perhaps the person he longed to find, perhaps simply someone to help him find it. Either way, a friendly face in unknown territory couldn't hurt. "I have been here a time or two in the past to trade some meats from the wilderness, where I hunt, and make my home."

by **Anterra** on July 30th, 2012, 3:21 am

He tilted his head, much in the manner a fox would, "Anterra is what Nij calls me. I guess that is as good as anything." The Fox-Turned-Human stated, his voice soft as he looked the male over. He sniffed the air, "You live in the forest. And you kinda smell like a bear." The Fox blinks, leaning close, "You are like me? A Kelvic?" The Fox said softly, as if in shock. "I haven't seen many others around. You are, aren't you?" He asked. He reached up touching his right shoulder, as he always did when he was nervous. He felt the Mark of his Lord there, his patron, Zulrav.

by **Arxad** on August 1st, 2012, 4:42 am

A smile creeper onto his face, his features relaxing ever so slowly. "Yes. A Kelvic grizzly bear." He explained. Arxad had never seen another Kelvic before, aside from his brother. Simply knowing that this man was another like himself, one who had found that person with whom he would bond, gave him hope. Being reminded of his purpose for coming here, he decided to ask a few questions. "You spoke of someone by the name of "Nij", as I recall. Does that person reside here in Wind Reach?" If another Kelvic had once come here for the same purpose as he, and found what he was looking for, perhaps things were not as hopeless as they seemed. The mere thought of being close to the person gave him a warm feeling inside. This was a feeling he had hoped of keeping in the nearing future.

by **Anterra** on August 1st, 2012, 7:04 pm

"Yes. She is." He spoke of his bond-mate with a deep affection in his voice before looking at Arxad. "Kelvic Rock Fox." The Man gave a little bow, his white hair shifting slightly, "And not much of a city dweller." He snorted, turning to look at the great wall. His Bond-mate had found him, not far from the entrance to Wind Reach, inside the Unforgiving. He had bonded to Nij nearly instantly, and it felt natural to refer to her as his partner, "She is wonderful. You should meet her, Bear."

by **Arxad** on August 1st, 2012, 7:24 pm

Arxad nodded, growing more interested in this fox-man with each passing second. "I to not live here, either. The wilderness is my home, and it always shall be." He paused for a moment, before speaking again. "Of course, I do come here to trade. It can't hurt to have some coin, just in case." Arxad remained silent for a few more moments, allowing himself time to consider things. Finally, he spoke up again. "You say I should meet this woman, Nij. Would you be able to introduce me to her? I assume you of all people would know how to find her."

by **Anterra** on August 5th, 2012, 6:03 am

The Fox would smile, his eyes glittering as he tilts his head. "Of course I know how to find my bond-mate." He seemed to bristle, before calming out. He shook his head, "Come. We will go and find Nij. But be on your best behavior bear. I don't want her frightened." The Little Fox eyed the other Kelvic for a moment, as if worried about his bond-mate. He was in fact, since Nij was his partner, his bond-mate. He tilted his head, "Lets go then." He walked off towards the west, to the town itself. She would be near his den probably, looking for him, or seeking him in town, if she was worried. The Fox shrugged, dismissing the thoughts.

by **Arxad** on August 5th, 2012, 9:36 am

Arxad hesitated a moment as the Fox began to trod off. What had he said to cause him to grow irritated? Perhaps it was simply his protective nature over all things involving his bond-mate. Yes, that seemed reasonable. He begun to follow behind Anterra, let wondering what would become of this little encounter. The possibilities could be endless, and the answers waited for him nearby, in the form of a Woman named Nij.