Beneath the stars (closed)

[Akiva Korvashi]

Looking back, she saw Azerix had followed her. She giggled. He was always so nervous, humans were so funny. "You can stay if you want, but I don't imagine we'd get much done. They hear well you know, do you know how to be stealthy? Take off your clothes." She didn't think anything about it. She was used to nudity, but he would probably scare easily. "And I hope you brought something to kill with, I'm not letting you out of the work." She smiled and waited for him, the game she had still dripping blood on the forest floor.

[Azerix]

Azerix sat there stunned when she asked him to remove his clothes he honestly didn't know what to say. His face was a few shades of red and his mouth was dry "uh...well.." he bit his lower lip and removed his shirt He was beginning to open up to Akiva and thought it wasn't fair that she showed her body why wouldn't he. he placed his hands on his pants and relized there was no way he could take off his pants...atleast not now. "you know what....second thought there is a stream not to far away im sure it is really really cold and i could use a nice cold bath right now...so thank you, but no" he was still blushing and picked up his shirt uncomfortably swinging it over his shoulder "have a good hunt Akiva...and don't worry just get enough food for you and Keorvic i have enough Vegetables for the day...i think" he smiled at her and nodded his head in respect, then turned on his heals and walked away "way to go little guy...thanks for screwing me over" he said jokingly to himself "aw well i could actually use a bath i suppose..besides there might be some fish...HA what am i saying..me fishing?" he smiled to himself and continued through the forrest coming up to a opening, seeing the river he smiled and looked around making sure none else was looking. he took off his pants and dove into the water Feeling it wash over his body he smiled and floated in place with his eyes closed soaking up the relaxation "oh...this is so much better than in a tree" he felt darkness closing in as he began to drift asleep, he opened his eyes "i can't sleep here..." and continued to bathe himself until he ended up sitting on a large in the middle of the river looking at the Trees

[Keorvic]

Startled by Akiva, He broke rhythm only long enough to be ambushed by a kiss and being slapped on the ass. "Ow, she's stronger than she looks..." He thought to himself, rubbing his rear. Just as he turned back to the tree, he was nearly hit by a bag, which was closely followed by Azerix. Completely thrown off his groove, Keorvic could only stare as the man said something about an alarm clock, and padded off after Akiva. "What strange people. I wonder how he got up that tree without me noticing." Keorvic thought, and suddenly let out a bark of laughter. "Hah! I wonder if he thinks he is going to accompany her on her hunt!" he laughed, knowing that she expected absolute silence from anyone with her, and that no one could be as stealthy as that cat. He also grinned at the thought of her confronting Azerix and informing him that his clothes made too much noise. Chuckling, Keorvic decided to lay off the training in just in case all of Sylira erupted from the ground and Whitehold followed Azerix out of the tree. taking off the leather gloves, he inspected his hands. "A little swollen, nothing a good nice soak won't fix." He thought, and stumped back to camp to gather his pack and fishing gear. He might as well walk up the river a ways and find somewhere to see what he could catch. After checking the area for more rabid wolves, Keorvic bathed and soaked his hands in the cool water. The swelling rapidly went away, and he felt none the worse for wear. Picking up his gear, he began wandering up the stream, looking for a good place to set a line. He eventually found a nice wide area that had a large rock in the middle. As he approached, he noticed Azerix was in fact sitting on that rock. Keorvic knew he'd gotten the drop on the mage, but after seeing him incinerate that wolf, Keorvic decided to instead sit behind a large Cypress and no surprise his companion. With a quite grunt he set down his pack and dug out the small length of pipe and with a deft flick of his rod, he cast his line out into an area that he could tell held many fish, but wouldn't endage Azerix if the man decided to take a swim. With that, he pulled out the bone chip he had been working on and set to finishing the etching.

[Dryn]

Dryn heard splashing and noticed there was a small river not far to his right. He quickly made his way towards the river. He had to swing on a couple branches because a large log blocked his way. Once on the other side of the large log he dropped from the tree and rolled as to avoid an injured ankle. He spotted a form on a large rock in the middle of the slow moving river and quietly rested his things under two intertwined tree roots. He removed all but his undergarments and focused on his hands. He tried to imagine two small paddles and felt his body slowly morphing. He opened his eyes and surveyed his work with pride, his hands now looked like small flippers. Although, his thumb remained, to his displeasure. He slipped into the river, trying to be as quiet as possible. His morphed hands proved a worthy use of energy, they let him travel almost twice as fast through the clear water. He watched the man on the rock for a while and decided he was no threat, maybe he could finally find a friend in the human? Dryn knew that stealthy survaellance was ot always the best start to a new relationship, with anyone, but he had to be cautious. "Hello friend!" Dryn said as he swam toward the rock, hoping he didn't startle the man. "What might you be doing alone out here in the wilds?" Dryn asked, truly curious. What would this human be doing out in the wilds alone, seemingly without protection!? It seemed quite strange to Dryn, and he tried to seem as friendly and inviting as possible but he knew his appearance, being a symenestran, would probably deter the man from being very welcoming... He heard some rustling near the shore but payed it no attention, probably just a smal animal.

[Azerix]

Azerix sat on the rock relaxing as best he could . He stretched his arms and yawned not noticing Keorvic "See if i would have just stayed up all night like i asked i wouldn't be so exhausted..but because my body got a taste of rest it wants more...ug.." he yawned again sticking his head in the water to wake up. when he rose a deep rumble erupted from his belly "i should have ate last night" he said scooping the water in his palm and drinking. When the man first approached azerix paid no attention thinking the sound was just a fish when the man began to talk Azerix leaped up and turned already two balls of res in his palms when he saw the man was asking a simple question he relaxed and closed his palms causing the res to flow back into his body "Me? i am simply taking in the silence of nature after a nice bath...what are you doing here?" he asked.

[Keorvic]

OOC: Hey, just checking, for plot and stuff...Aren't you naked Az?

Keorvic etched and scratched, digging out small divots around the figure that he was drawing up through the bone. Clearly a woman, he focused out the outline and worked his way in from there. Looking up, he saw his pole bouncing and bending. He quickly set aside his work and pulled in the fish. It was a good sized Syliran River Pike. pleased, he stored the fish and rebaited the line. with another deft flick, he cast it much further this time and sat back down to resume his scrimshaw. He heard another splash, and looked up. "Surely I don't have a bite yet?" He thought, confused. A quick glance at his pole confirmed that it was indeed bereft of fish, and Keorvic realized it had come from farther away. A fish had lept out of the water, and Keorvic realized it was leaping away from something. That something proved to be a tall thin man, pale as the moon, who was ghosting his way towards Azerix. Keorvic cursed himself for again leaving his spiked gauntlets at camp with his breastplate, but at least he had kept the hand wraps and leather gloves. His breastplate and gauntlets would only prove a detriment anyways, at least in water. Keorvic doubted he could reach Azerix first, and stood up to warn his new friend. Just before he called out, the man spoke first, addressing Azerix plainly and referred to Azerix as "Friend." Maybe this was an acquaintance of the mage's? Keorvic decided to stay silent and watch the exchange, ready to lend aid if necessary.

[Dryn]

He noticed the res in the man's hands as he whirled around. 'A mage! i will have to be wary around this one. on the other hand, he might be able to teach me a trick or two' , he thought as he let a low chuckle escape his lips. "I'm wandering through the forest looking for a strong adventurer such as yourself!", he said the last part with a hint of sarcasm. "I'm looking for an adventure you see, even a small trip would appease me. I search for excitement throughout The Sylira Region. You might even call me a bit of a thrill seeker", he stated as he pushed himself up onto the large rock the man was standing on. Dryn looked up at the man, expecting a confused expression, "I ask again, because I am sure you are not merely just appreciating nature by the looks of your friend over there", he said as he nodded towards the man carving into a piece of bone. "What might you be doing out in the wilds?"

[Azerix]

OOCyes....yes i am...haha

Azerix looked at the man as he climbed up the rock he was about to answer his question when he looked down at his bare skin. "uh...gimme me a moment" he dived off the rock and swam to his gear quickly putting his clothes on embaressed that not only Did this man and Keorvic sneak up on him without noticing but it was while he himself was naked "Well you both seem to have caught me off guard..." he cleared his throuaht "but...me the man over there and a beautiful Kelvic are Travelling to Sunbert...if you would like to join im sure there will be no Objections...unless you happen to be like the rest of your race..." he said relizing how pale the man was "either you grew up in a cave your entire life or you have Symmestra blood running through you...but, im not one to judge" he stated. He looked at Keorvic "so how long have you been there?...you didn't see anything i hope..." he smiled cracking his neck looking exhausted "man i was relaxing to..." he smiled and sat back down placing his feet in the water. picking a berry off the bush near him. "i pray this isn't poisonous" he popped the black berry into his mouth and smiled "just a black berry" he picked off some more and ate them. the first food he ate in almost 2 days. After mowing down a few handfull of berries he pulled out his razor and began to clean his face of any hair.

[Akiva Korvashi]

Akiva ran through the woods silently, her bow drawn and ready to strike if she were to find another rabbit or a deer. She crouched, hearing a feint rustle before her. Hiding behind a tree she saw a man, who proceeded to get into the water that was before them. Azerix was on a rock, as bare as she was, unsuspecting of the newcomer. Keorvic was out of sight of Azerix behind a tree on the other side of the water. The man swam to Azerix, addressing him, and Keorvic stood up. She could barely hear what they were saying, but heard enough to get the jist of the conversation. She saw Azerix swim to shore and get clothed, then return to talk to the man, she could not hear what he said from the opposite side of the shore. I guess he wants to join us..? she asked herself, and stepped out into the open, dead rabbit in hand. She raised the rabbit and yelled to the man, "Hail, adventurer! He is with me. We're headed to Sunberth, if you would like to join us." She stepped forward again to the water's edge, careful not to fall in or get wet. She hated water. "Beware though, we've seen bandits and a rabid wolf so far. Come if you like, but be prepared to defend yourself." She could not see the man's face, but noted that Azerix appeared to be cautious, yet accepting of him.

[Dryn]

Dryn looked over his shoulder and his eyes were assaulted by a beutiful, albeit naked, woman. He quickly noticed his jaw loosen and closed his mouth. 'Ok so apparently everyone around here are naked...odd', he thought. "Well I would love to join you in your travels but I think i should probably put my clothes back on before we proceed", he said with a smile as he dove into the water, extending his morphed hands. He quickly reached the shore and jogged into the trees to where he left his belongings. Dryn took off his wet undergarments and wrung them out. He dressed, belted on his tiger hooked swords that belonged to his father, slid on the Isurian chain shirt and belted on his black leather armour. He picked up his pack and slung it over one shoulder. As Dryn walked back towards the three people, he figured that the girl must be kelvic. He didn't know any other race so comfortable with nudity... As he reached into his pack to retrieve his brush, he noticed his hands were still paddle shaped. He walked out of the trees and towards the others as he focused on his hands. He thought of his normal hands, pale with long black claws, and he opened his eyes astonished because he got it right the first try! usually he had to try two or three times to achieve the desired form. He finally grabbed his brush from his pack and proceeded to brush through his long black hair. He paused as he saw an area of his tattoo turned into a heart, 'I can't be in love! With who? Certainly not the kelvic, I have only just met her', he thought, slightly annoyed. he reached the others and sat down on a rock near the shore resting his bare feet in the cool water as he continued to brush through his hair, pausing when he reached the one white lock. he looked up at the others through his jet black hair and said,"I assure you I am not like the others of my race. My brethren are beasts really, always manipulating or killing something. If I wanted to kill you, be assured you would already be dead", He said the last part with a small wink. "Well, since It looks like we will be travelling together for a while, I might as well learn your names. I am Drynhwyvar Vah'Aermon, Symenestran exile extraordinaire" and he bowed. When he came up from the bow he wore a large smile...