Just Acquaintances (Cara)

[Cheshire]

Farren wanted to respect Cara. She was one of the few people who seemed to treat him like he was a normal Vantha. It did bother him that she was battling him though. Especially since she did not have any skill in tracking. "I'm sorry Cara, but those are definitely caribou tracks." His eyes flashed a shade of dark green as he spoke. "If you want to go off in search of moose, feel free though." With a shrug, he walked forward along the line of tracks after Cara. "Petching girl… Farren followed after her until they reached the herd of Caribou. The man did not utter an "I told you so", even though it was showing in the rich blue of his irises. He looked to her, motioning for her to be quiet. "Stay here. Don't move close until I tell you and make sure Iaera doesn't come close to the caribou." The Frostfawn walked forward to the herd, careful to make himself seem as unthreatening as possible. When the man was close enough, he placed a hand on the flank of one of the caribou. "Don't worry about the girl, she is a friend. Tell your brothers and sisters" Farren did not think of the girl as a friend but if it kept from spooking the animals, he could make her sound a bit better than she actually was. "Cara you can come. Just walk slowly and don't seem threatening." His hand moved across the caribou's fur. "I know that is hard for you but try." He smirked lightly as he motioned for her to move forward. Farren wanted to tell Cara why the animals seemed so comfortable around him but he did not feel he could trust her. She was angry and rude. He would not dare to tell anyone about his gift from Caiyha unless they were someone he could confide in.

[Cara]

"Sorry," Cara grumbled, as she followed behind Farren in silence. When they reached the caribou, she listened to him but only half-heartedly. He was a Frostfawn too, and if he felt the need to take the lead and show off a bit, Cara would let him. She could always burn him later. Cara watched Farren move into the ring of caribou, and smiled weakly. Just what does he think he is doing? Cara wondered, as she lowered her form down a little, so as not to be seen. So she could be closer to her companion. "You heard the man Iaera," she whispered, as he scratched her behind the ears. "He doesn't want any of us over there right now. So we'll just let him have his fun, get skinned alive, and then go bail him out. If we can even come close to saving him, alright?" The Vantha's eyes sparkled as she watched her companion close her eyes, and sit down. She seemed happy enough with what Cara was doing, and Cara was simply happy that Iaera was happy. After a time, Cara eased herself back into a standing position. She glanced over the blanket of snow, towards the caribou, and Farren who had reached them. Her eyes studied him as he moved assuredly, and with purpose. She was surprised the creatures had let him so close, and so quickly. They were supposed to have wild hearts. When Farren reached out to touch them, Cara nearly flinched. She was waiting for them to impale him with their horns, or kick him in the face. But they did nothing. Cara's eyes turned a bright sapphire blue, coupled with orange flecks. She found it so very unnatural. How the petch did he do that? Cara wondered, as she stared in complete awe. She could just make out the sound of him calling to her, beckoning her closer. The sound seemed so very far away. The wastes so very still. So silent. Cara could barely sense herself crossing the expanse that hung between them, the bed of white. "How did you do that?" Cara asked, when she reached him, and placed her right hand on the caribou's flank, inches from Farren's own. "These animals are wild. You should not be able to do that. Not so easily." The woman gave the caribou a couple of light pats, "unless you're about to tell me these are really Daluna's flock and you were just trying to impress me." Cara's eyes sparkled playfully, "and that we were sent here to collect them for her when she found out." Cara chuckled as she gave the caribou a few more pats, and her eyes turned to a deep violet shade. "And if this was all real, not some sort of game, can you tell me your secret?" Cara asked. "No one else would have to know. I'd just want to... so I could do this too." The woman smiled weakly. A part of her was upset. This strange man seemed so much better than her at everything, and it killed her to have to admit it, even if it wasn't out loud. It killed her to have to sound so weak, and devoid of ice. So unimposing for once, and so very sincere. She couldn't afford it anymore. Being nice, just meant that you got destroyed.

[Valkyrie]

Cara

Experience

Skill	XP Earned
Rhetoric	3 XP

Lores

•	Lore Earned
•	An Unexpected Visit from Farren
•	Petting Caribou
•	Sharing Secrets with Farren

Notes: It’s unfortunate this was cut so short because there seemed to be an excellent development opportunity for your character, but that’s how it goes. The reimancy part was beautifully written but within your character’s grasp so I did not reward it. Farren also seemed to be the one doing the tracking so I couldn’t award you any unfortunately. I was unsure what you would find important from your conversation sharing life stories so please let me know if there is something specific you would like to me add lore about. A very well written thread, well done.

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