Solo Bonding with a bit of surprise on top

[Zisien]

Timestamp: 60th of Autumn, 513AV, 16th bell "Oh come on now, hold still you little ball of fur!" Zisien laughed as she attempted to hold her new squiggling puppy in her arms. The polar bear had only purchased her about an hour ago for relatively cheap from a girl in the Menagerie. Thinking back, Zisien should have probably gotten her name and ask her to let her know when she had another batch of puppies. In her haste and excitement just picked out a puppy, paid her, then left for the marketplace. The kelvic definitely was going to have her hands full for the next couple of weeks because it seems she picked the most energetic puppy in the world. Setting the feisty little ball of fur down in the snow, Zisien sat down next to her and let it gnaw on her finger. Its teeth couldn't do much damage with the way she held it out but still managed to hurt some. The female puppy looked to have been well socialized with humans but still held a strong dominate streak which was obvious with its loud and quick yelps at Zisien. Something the kelvic would have to break if she hoped to train the pup at all, but right now she wanted to bond some. Zisien hardly wanted to admit it but she was staring to get lonely and disappointed in herself that she hasn't bonded yet. Yes given she had a year to do so but Zisien already been in the Icewatch for 3 months with no luck thus far. She had to be patient but it was starting to take its toll on her. The polar bear was snapped out of her thoughts by a strange yodel sound. Kalean spice coats are known to do a yodel of sorts instead of a howl. "Haha you freezing your little butt off too eh?" Zisien said while lifting the puppy up again."Come on lets go, was going to head to market but I want you to see your new home first." Zisien changed direction and started heading to the barracks instead."Lets see I still need to give you a name, introduce you to my polar form and then figure out what to do with your little mischievous butt while I'm on duty." The polar bear rambled not expecting the puppy to be listening. The kelvic decided getting the little female use to her dire polar form was top priority on that small list. Once they reached the barracks, Zisien set the puppy down once again and started to strip out of her clothes and her torc. The ball of red fur paid Zisien no mind at first, finding her pile of clothes much more fascinating and her torc a excellent chewing toy. Here goes nothing. Since she was going to be monstrous to the puppy she stepped back some before shifting. The unexpected puppy was still tossing about in the pile of clothes and playing with her necklace. Zisien slowly crept forward and laid down on her stomach so her nose was mere inches from the pile, and waited. This method was probably no better but it was the only other option Zisien could think of making herself not seem so.. Big. The silver hair kelvic waited patiently for the puppy to notice her and hoping she would soon since she was kinda blocking the entrance to the barracks. Anyone trying to come out would run dead smack into her bum and anyone trying to get in would find the sight odd that a polar bear was staring down a pile of clothes. The red ball of fur finally came out of the pile of clothes wondering why it was so quiet and came face to face with Zisien. The puppy just stared at her, not sure what to make of the giant white hill of fur with eyes. Well at least she didn't run off scared. Zisien thought to herself. Now to make the connection. Zisien slowly rose up to her feet, looming over the puppy. The puppy began to bark at the polar bear, hackles raised and little teeth bared. Zisien shifted back to her human form and the puppy stopped its barking, looking utterly confused what just happened. Its head cocked to the side in question and Zisien giggled at the spice coat's cuteness.

[Zisien]

"Don't worry little one you will catch on soon enough. I'm just glad you stood up to me despite my size. You will make an excellent hunting dog one day..." Zisien trailed off, staring at the puppy before on her. Looking it deep into its eyes, Zisien squatted there before the puppy. She remained that way for a quick chime before snapping out of it and grinned at the puppy."I have a name worthy of you now. Little sister from now on you shall be Kaneli." Zisien wasn't sure why she had announced it like that but felt the brave puppy before her needed to hear it as such. The kelvic picked up her clothes and necklace, putting them back on before scooping up Kaneli. The Icewatch barracks is a surprisingly big building and it took Zisien a few chimes to finally make it to her little quaint room. The room was sparsely furniture which was fine by the kelvic since she hardly spent any time here except to sleep. Closing the door behind her, she set Kaneli down to explore the room and to get comfortable before they set back out to the marketplace. The little pup wasn't hesitant to check out her new home. Kaneli managed to explore every nook and cranny she could squeeze into. The spots she couldn't shove herself in she thoroughly sniffed it out. Zisien was surprised how well the pup was adjusting to everything. It made her think how when she was old enough to leave the nursery and join the Icewatch officially. The polar bear had been nervous and anxious when shown where she would be living from now on, so much in fact it took her almost a week to be comfortable to sleep in the little room. She wasn't alone in the room, she shared it with another female kelvic who haven't bonded yet but she was in the Iceglaze branch. A personal guard of Morwen's palace so she hardly was 'home'. Zisen had the room to herself, well she did but not anymore. The thought made the silver hair woman smile and back to the present. Kaneli was quiet and that worried Zisien. The concern wasn't needed because the ball of red fur had only found something new to chew on, an old boot."Jeez you must be teething or something. Definitely going have to find you a chew toy of some kind. Cause I can't see an old boot being good for you." The polar bear gave Kaneli a few more chimes to settle down before ushering her out the door and out of the barracks. Zisien wasn't sure if the bundle of fur would follow her but Kaneli did, well somewhat, she had to keep calling her to come. They made their way to the market area once again and Zisien made a mental shopping list. A bed, food for the night, and a collar of some sorts. Easy enough. The kelvic didnt want to lose Kaneli in the crowds of the market so picked her up and began looking for the first item on her list. Who knew finding a dog bed was so hard. Zisien figured some Frostfawn would be selling some since they considered them family but looked to be a no go so she improvised. She came across a Vantha who was selling their basket wares and it gave the kelvic an idea. Zisien found a large, low, open oval basket that would easily accommodate a blanket and Kaneli. It was big enough that it would keep well until Kaneli was full grown. She paid the older lady and continue her shopping. The sun was setting and night was quickly approaching by the time Zisien had finished shopping. Kaneli had curled up in the basket and fallen asleep. The polar bear had managed to find everything on her list even if it wasn't exactly what she had in mind at first. A basket and winter blanket for a bed, a ball of purple yarn from the Nimble Thimble to make a collar, and a few hunks of cooked meat from the tavern. Zisien deemed it a productive day. Back at the barracks and in her room, the silver hair kelvic made the pups makeshift bed and set it next to her bed on the floor. Kaneli quickly found sleep again and looked to be comfortable.

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Zisien wasn't exactly an expert in knotwork but she knew enough to survive out in the wilderness if needed be. She also knew a few fancy knots that her dad had shown her and decided to use the combination of the knots to make the pup a harness out of the ball of wool yarn. However making simple or fancy knots out of rope for a singular purpose was one thing but to combine them to make a harness was another.

At first it frustrated the polar bear because she couldn't manage to get it even. Then the slipknot at the joints was suppose to function as to make it bigger as Kaneli grew but the knots weren't cooperating. The kelvic fiddled with the yarn harness for almost two bells before realizing it would have probably been easier if she made the separate pieces individually then put them together. Oh well too late now I've used up most of all the yarn now. Lesson surely noted.

Fitting it in Kaneli could wait she wanted to feed the probably now hungry pup who had resumed chewing on that old boot. The tavern master had been kind enough to wrap up the pre-cooked sliced meat. The meat was still partially warm and was thickly sliced. Looking down at it made her mouth water but Zisien needed to feed the pup before her own stomach. Unsure how much to give her, the silver hair woman started off with 2 big slices.

The puppy sniffed at the meat before licking it and eventually eating the vension. "Guess you've never had deer before, its pretty yummy huh?" Zisien had already started eating a slice of her own and had to contain herself from eating more until she was sure Kaneli had her fill. Venision or beef would probably be on the menu for the next couple of weeks until she taught Kaneli some hunting skills, then they both could hunt some seals. That could wait until she was a bit older and use to her polar form, until then Zisien would enjoy the company of her new companion.