Post by Yol Kxetse - Long Tail on Nov 24, 2014 11:53:55 GMT 8
Levana & the others | Oh boy. She was pissed at Rex. She didn't think it was possible to be more pissed at him, until he dropped a completely useless assistant upon her. Devon didn't seem to have much knowledge in the way of the scientists - not even an undergraduate document, nothing. He didn't seem much equipped to handle anything on base, as a matter of fact. How the hell had he gotten on the ship?
But, Levana digressed. As she packed with Dulce and Anthony, she nudged the former and asked, "How do I explain this to Ta'em?"
Dulce looked over to Devon, who was packing up some science gear. Levana didn't really need it, but it busied his hands. "Just tell him the truth," Dulce said simply, "You can't give him anything else, can you?"
Levana sighed. God she didn't need this right now. Not another potentially hazardous person to screw up her mission. And her anger clearly hadn't evaporated from the argument with her ex about it minutes before. She looked to Devon with some disdain, eyeing the young man. "Well," she said, "We better get going if we want to catch the sunset. Else we'll be late for breakfast."
Behind Levana, Dulce smiled at Devon and explained, "The Quixinars are nocturnal, really."-d
[9/10/2014 12:48:27 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon| This past year had been rough on Devon, with Earth being a hell hole, he just wanted off it, so with the skills he had, he hacked his way on board, even though he was kicked a few times, he always managed to get back on, so they just let him, figured it was just a death scentence for the kid anyway. Devon sighed softly as he packed the research gear into the bag he would be carrying, he wasn't to strong or buff like the other soldiers, but he was still strong compared to the Quixinars, as far as he was told. "Hmm?" he asked as he was spoken to, turning his head to look at Levana, his boss for today. "Right" he said it as if he had heard it a million times before and was sick of being told the obvious, of course he knew these Aliens were nocturnal, he did learn about them in school and even more when he hacked into the militaries database, he even knew about their top secret plan to wipe out the Quixinars.. But he hasn't decided what to do with the knowlage yet, Tell Levana, Let Rex know he was on board, or do nothing.. he wasn't quite sure as he picked up the bag to follow the rest of the group. -d
[9/10/2014 12:57:40 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Levana let it go and the group walked out. She was unconcerned as they walked outside the gate as easily as their own house into the street. She knew there were no dangers out there that she needed to be scared of.
Dulce walked beside Devon, keeping close to him as she knew how threatening the forest could be. For a first timer, anyway. Concrete and steel knowledge all your life and then suddenly being engulfed by a forest could be shocking to the system. "You all right, hon?" she asked, her voice slightly deep.
Levana wasn't paying attention to the duo, as she sent out a series of strange clicks. Her brown eyes looked around, and then she heard a reply. "Come on, you two," she said. She looked at Devon. "Keep quiet, all right? And keep your eyes down. I'm not sure who's picking us up."-d
[9/10/2014 1:01:57 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon| As they left the compound of their home, he looked at the trees that he could only see the tops of, slowly they surrounded him.. and it was.. strange, he was use to having buildings all around him, but these trees, He didn't know why, seemed to be more intimidating. The boy sniffed slightly as he looked around, before he jumped a little at Dulce's voice. "Uhh, yeah I'm fine, just a lot to take in, ya know?" he chuckled softly before he heard Levana make clicking noises before she turned on him, telling him to keep quiet, she frowned at Levana, already not liking her a much as he thought he would, People said that Levana was a nice person, that she was sweet and kind on their first trips outside.. They all lied to him, she could be just as bad as Rex.. no wonder they were together. "Sure" he growled softly. -d
[9/10/2014 1:11:03 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | There was a rustling in the bushes, before a shadow-like figure sprung out, aiming right at Levana. Dulce gasped and pulled Devon back as their boss was tossed right on the floor. The quick, distorted shadow turned out to be a young girl. An alien. The first Devon would have seen up close. And from the strange position, it would have looked terrifying.
Had Levana not been laughing.
"Kyoki-ra!" she exclaimed, breathless as the young woman held her down. But before Kyoki could get a good hold, Levana snatched her hand and threw her off. The girl was lithe, so she landed on her feet, but Devon now saw what the humans meant by strength - Kyoki had been thrown almost three feet.
The two were laughing, obviously thinking it was a wonderful joke. Levana began speaking to Kyoki in the native tongue. "/Aren't you a little old for such childish games?/" Levana asked.
"/Mother/," Kyoki laughed, flipping her beautiful silver hair behind her shoulders, "/I can still be counted as a child, surely. I'm only 18./"
Levana stood up, wiping herself off. As the two conversed, Dulce kept Devon back, clearing her throat. "Lev?" she asked.
"What?" Levana asked, before remembering. Right. She beckoned the young girl over, and gestured to Devon. "Kyoki-ra, this is our new... assistant Devon Rickman. Devon, this is Kyoki Tsan'ten. The princess of the Ebran tribe."
The beautiful femme looked over the newcomer, her ice-blue eyes raking his form. She stepped a little closer, but being extra slow, not to freak the human out. She tilted her head at him, curious. Just as Devon would be with her.-d
[9/10/2014 1:20:13 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon| Devon turned his head when they heard the rustling in the bushes.. the others heard it to, the young man gasped as something sprung out at them, or at least at Levana, he was about to go for his knife, but Dulce pulled him back as Levana was tossed to the floor. It took a moment to relise that.. Levana was laughing, his heart was pumping as Levana and the other figure played around before they got to their feet, he didn't understand their language.. until he remembered he had the translator, he grabbed the ear bud and pushed it into his ear, but they were finished with their converstation, he swallowed as Dulce kept him back as she cleared her throat to get Levana's attention, He stepped around her and looked at the girl properly, he didn't understand the concept of -ra at the end of her name, infact he thought it was part of her name. Devon stoped moving compeltely when the beautiful girl stepped closer to him, even though she was slow, he was curious, but also.. he could help but notice how beautiful she was, not knowing if all her race look like that, or just her.. he looked at her from head to toe, the same that she was doing to him, though not as much. "Uhh, Hi" he greeted, seeing her tilt her head at him as theyboth looked at each other, Him for the first time of meeting a real life Quixinar.. Of her he wasn't to sure, she clearly had seen a human before. -d
[9/10/2014 1:30:36 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki came closer bit by bit, like she was taming an animal, and she sniffed a little. Ugh. He really smelt like the humans. She tried not to make it obvious, but she'd get Levana to dunk him in the springs later. Those humans, according to Levana, hadn't bathed often back on Earth due to water shortages, which were a terrifying thought to the princess. How did a race get rid of all their water supply? Were they really that stupid? She knew Levana wasn't, but she wasn't sure of this one. However, she was more insightful than her uncle, and she saw Devon put the translator on so she had to be careful with what she said. "So," she said, knowing Devon would understand, "Is he coming with us?"
"Yes," Levana said, thinking for a moment. "Temporarily, anyway."
"Hmm. Does Da know?"
She shuffled awkwardly. "Well... no." Kyoki rounded on her, curiously. "I was just as blindsided as you. So I was going to tell him today."
Kyoki eyed her shrewdly, before giving a blink of her eyes and turning to Devon again. "Well, I'm sure da will be fine with it. He does appreciate your opinion, Mother."
A wide smile came upon the doctor's face.
Kyoki tilted her head behind her, her tail flicking towards Dulce and Devon in a 'Follow me' signal. Quietly, she whispered to Levana so Devon wouldn't pick it up, "How old is he?"
"His papers said 20."
Kyoki frowned a little. No way was that human 20, and Levana seemed unconvinced too - 'His papers said 20'. So he was probably younger.
Kyoki walked them through the forest, and forgot how loud humans were as Devon trampled through the underbrush. "Be careful," she told Devon, not unkindly, "You will scare everyone away." She didn't elaborate on who she meant.-d
[9/10/2014 1:38:19 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon| Devon lent back a little as she moved closer to him.. he swallowed a little, being as young as he was, and the reason he got on, he wasn't really to popular with the girls back on home, he was getting nervious that a beautiful girl was just inches away from him.. hell she even sniffed him, which made him really self-consious, he swallowed before she turned away to talk to Levana.. he took the change to smell himself, he couldn't smell anything before they started to walk, wait.. did she just called Levana 'mother'?, why?.. he shook his head and let it go as they walked, listening to Kyoki and Levana talk, he stayed near Dulce. "Is it rude in their culture to not say hello back?, or doesn't she know english?" he asked her, clearly in his own language since he dind't have the mask over his mouth. When he heard Kyoki ask his age, he felt.. compelled to answer her, he lifted the mask to his mouth and spoke. "/I'm sixteen/" he said loud enough to them to hear him, Not once had he spoken about his age.. One girl asks and he tells her instently.. he was going to hell for sure. -d
[9/10/2014 1:45:47 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Oh yeah, he was going to hell. But not from Kyoki sending him there. Levana and Dulce stopped in their tracks, staring at him, mouths agape. "How the fuck..." Levana began in English, having no need for the mask any longer. She frowned at Devon, trying to ascertain whether he was yanking her chain. "How the hell did you get here then?"
Dulce eyed Devon, taking that in. "How did you slip past Rex?" she asked, more impressed than angry.
Levana was angry. "Jesus. They're just pissing on us without even the decency to call it rain."
Kyoki's ears flickered at that. She cleared her throat. "What did I just say about silence?" she asked Levana in Quixinian, seeing as she was raising her voice. Levana stifled herself, and Kyoki put a hand on her arm, which was quite similar to a paw. It had pads like one. "We're going to be late for breakfast, and Da won't be happy. Come on."
Levana gave Devon an eye as if to say 'We're not finished' before following Kyoki.
The four of them reached the outskirts of the tribe, where everyone was setting up the fire and the food. Kyoki looked about, trying to spy her father. And then she saw him, sitting with Adaman, as usual, as they helped skewer some meat to cook. "Da!" she called, waving him over.
Adaman's ears flickered at the sound of that voice. He saw the humans, and smiled at Levana, before it dissipated at the sight of Devon. He snorted and looked at his brother. "Better go see what trouble she rooted out," he told him.-d
[9/10/2014 1:50:09 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & others| Devon reeled when Levana turned on him, but he had to remind himself that she couldn't go anything to him, it didn't matter what age he was, he was there and there was nothing they could do about it. Once he had that thought in place, he just smiled at her ranting at him, before she was told something by the pretty girl and they continued onwards towards the tribe.
Ta'em was talking to his brother as he heard his daughter call out to him, he turned to smile at the sight of both his daughter and Levana, but then that small smile faded when he saw a yong boy with them, he hasn't seen a young human before.. but it was what he thought. "I guess so" he said as he walked over to them. He placed a hand on Kyoki's shoulder, but looked at Devon for a moment, noticing the earplug.. he had to watch what he said he guessed, he turned to Levana. "Who is this?" he asked -d
[9/10/2014 1:56:00 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Levana breathed out slowly, looking at her mentor. "May I talk to you in private for a second?" she asked him in Quixinian. Ta'em always took time out for her, so she didn't feel guilty as she asked and walked them a few feet away from the others. "He's my assistant. It's Rex's way of keeping an eye on me, I think. A new method, anyway." Rex had ruled Levana with an iron fist ever since she came to the tribe, demanding constantly to know whether she was okay. She had gotten so frustrated at one point during a training session with Ta'em that she threw her phone over the falls in aggravation. So, obviously Rex figured she wouldn't throw a human over the falls. "I don't want to put more stress on you but I figured it would be better than Rex coming down here himself."
Kyoki kept eyeing the strange human. He was a little taller than her, with dark brown hair and bright green eyes, which contrasted a lot with his brown skin.
Dulce looked at the young princess. "How's Truman?" she asked her in Quixinian.
Kyoki's eyes flashed to the other human. "Growing like a weed. He's a Tsan'ten; he should know not to do such things."
Dulce gave a snort of laughter, but Kyoki didn't laugh. She only laughed around Levana, it seemed. Or perhaps she didn't think it was a joke. Kyoki kept looking at the male human. She'd never seen a really young human before. Levana had been in her mid-twenties when she came over, and she had been the youngest they'd seen at the time. He was very close in age to her. So, her curiosity was piqued.-d
[9/10/2014 2:01:50 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Ta'em nodded and walked with Levana, away from teh group, listening to her as she spoke, he blinked when he had to, watching her as she finisehd. "Well he seems a little young.. And they say that young minds can't he tamed" he said gently before he blinked again, agreeing that it's better then having Rex here.
The young boy was looking around the Tribe, he knew many eyes were on him as well, not really taking in the small talk Dulce and Kyoki were having.. he had his mouth open and stood on his toes, head tilted back to look around better, before he placed his feet back on the ground and looked at Kyoki, she was looking at him.. rather intently, like she was studying him.. He bit his lip, feeling self-consious again with her staring at him, so he stared back at her, looking at her grey skin, padded paws.. which were really interesting to him, Hair and eye colour.. she was beautiful, even compared to allt he other female Quixinars here -d
[9/10/2014 2:13:44 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Levana gave a bit of a smirk and tilted her head towards Kyoki. "Yes, we know that, don't we?" she joked, knowing Ta'em would find that funny. Kyoki had always been headstrong. But then she sighed. "Look, it should be temporary, I promise. It'll be for a very short time. Just to get Rex out of our hair. Or just so he stops bothering us," she quickly said, realising that Ta'em may not understand that phrase.
"Kyoki-sa!" came a voice, and Kyoki's ears pinned back. She didn't want to answer. Especially not to someone who still called her 'sa' and not 'ra'. But she was still a child in the tribe's eyes.
A tall, intimidating Quixinar, perhaps a little older than Devon, marched over to them. He had dark grey skin like Kyoki, yet his hair was more golden rather than silver, and his brow seemed to be knit into a permanent frown. And that frown was aimed at the newcomer.
"Who is this?" he asked, eyeing the young human up and down. "One of Sev's, I assume?"
Kyoki bit her lip and blinked once. The male rolled his eyes.
"That's Werik," Dulce told Devon softly in English. "The second-in-command."
Werik's ears flickered at the use of his name, and he rounded on Dulce. He growled low at her. Dulce was wise enough to back up, and she tugged on Devon's sleeve to tell him to do the same.-d
[9/10/2014 2:22:08 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Ta'em chuckled softly and smiled as he looked at Levana, hearing her sigh, his smile faded. "I think it might be alright with the young one here, He will have to be taught our ways though.. Like now.." he said as he turned to see that his second in command was over there.. Even more distrubing is that when he intimidated the humans, Dulce backed away and tried to indicate for Devon to do the same.. but he stayed where he was, as if challanging him to make him.
Devon was looking at Kyoki as she was to him before he heard someone call her name.. It was Kyoki-sa now?, weird, even more, he saw her ears move back. "Woah.." he said softly as he now looked at her ears, at elast knowing in animals that she wasn't pleased with whoever it was that came to them. He listened the male who came over to him, frowning as he eyed him, who was Sev.. anyway, he saw him roll his eyes and it didn't go well with Devon, even if he was a human, he wasn't going to repect anyone who didn't show the same in kind. "What of it?" he asked Dulce, not turning his head to look at her, he spoke in his language, shrugging off her tugging, he crossed his arms and straightened himself. In his mind, he wasn't part of this tribe, He was indeed stronger.. and to put matters worse, Rex's words played though his mind. 'The Quixinars are weaker then we are, they should be smart enough to back down and respect us, Those who don't are fools asking for trouble' -d
[9/10/2014 2:30:37 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Levana followed her mentor's gaze, and her eyes widened. Fuck. No no this was bad. Werik was an unusual one, and a tough one to take. Not physically at all, but she didn't want a taint on a record. She saw Ta'em stiffen. "I'll... go fix it," she told the leader, not wanting to start something. She quickly rushed over, grabbing Devon's arm, practically begging him not to do anything. "Devon, just ignore him!" she hissed to her assistant in English. "Don't anger Werik."
Kyoki, on the other hand, didn't seem to care. "You an asshole, you know?" she said to Werik in almost perfect English. So she did speak it.
But Werik didn't. Though he was smart enough to piece together it was some sort of an insult. "How dare you speak to me like that!" he growled low to her in Quixinian, though he wouldn't have dreamt of doing anything to her since Ta'em was right behind him. That's why Kyoki stepped in; she knew she was safe. Ta'em was completely against males treating females awfully and vice versa. Werik came from a tribe where it didn't matter. But he was scared of Ta'em, so he lowered his voice to his future mate. "Don't belittle me."
"Same to you," she replied, swiftly ending the scene, or trying to by walking away so no one saw there was a disagreement going on. She walked up to Levana, and glanced at Devon. She seemed a little impressed. Just a little. "You've a heart," she said simply to him in English. Whether it was a compliment or just a statement wasn't clear, though she ended with, "Be careful. He likes to eat those."-d
[9/10/2014 2:36:00 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Ta'em looked at Levana as she rushed over, he stood there, watching his second in command carefully, making sure he didn't do anything wrong either.
Devond looked at Levana. "So what?, this guy's an.." Kyoki finished it for him, he nodded. "That" he chuckled softly before he looked at Kyoki and Werik argue with each other, he could hear it all and.. there was nothing more he wanted to do then to punch that guy in the nose.. Though he had absolutely no idea how strong he was arounf the Quixinars, which is why he hasn't offered anyone a handshake or a pat.. or anything, just keeping his hands to hismelf.
He looked up at Kyoki when she walked over to him and Levana, he smiled a little when she said that he had heart.. and to be careful because Werik likes to eat them. "He will have to get to it first" he smiled at her gently -d
[9/10/2014 2:43:11 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki tilted her beautiful face to the side, surveying Devon again. "You're funny," she said, though she didn't laugh. Though perhaps the laugh was in her eyes.
Levana tugged harshly on Devon's elbow, getting him to bend down to her level. The guy was so freaking tall. She kept her voice down and bitter. "If you so much as touch any of them and destroy my five years of hard work to get where I am, I swear to the Spirits, I will make your life a living - "
"Hey! Adaman," Dulce greeted with a smile as the healer walked over. Adaman smiled at the woman. He knew she hadn't been born that way, but he didn't really care. More, he was curious about the whole procedure, but didn't know how to ask.
Adaman looked at the group, at the newcomer. "I hear your name is Devon," he greeted, in a more complete English than Kyoki. He'd spent more time with the humans than she had.
Levana breathed out, letting Devon go. "Devon, this is Adaman Rikan, the head healer. Adaman-ra, this is Devon."
The healer extended a hand-paw, in a very human gesture. "Lovely to meet you. I suppose you came suddenly. I did not see you last time I was at - "
Levana gave Adaman a quick shake of her head that wasn't obvious, and he got her intention. Levana didn't trust Devon. " - the falls with Duc-raand Sev-ra."
Beside Adaman, Dulce made a gesture between her and Levana for Devon's benefit, to mean Adaman was talking about them.-d
[9/10/2014 2:48:58 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon| Devon smile widened a little when she said that he was funny, he could swear he was blushing a bit too, but that was soon taken away when Levana pulled him down to her leve and whispered harsh words into his ear, Even with her sentence cut short, he still retorted as quickly as he could. "Even more then now?!" he whispered back with a soft growl in his voice, he stood back up straight and looked at the male who came over to him. "Umm, Yes sir" he replied, saying that hsi name was indeed Devon, Levana, being the host, sort of, introduced them, And once again with the -ra stuff.. what does it mean?, he bit his lip though, With Adaman talking, he was a bit confused about who he meant, before beside him, Dulce pointed to her and levana, meaning he was talking about them. "Ohh.. hey Dulce.. What's with the Ra, sa stuff at the end of their names?" he asked in a low voice, Stuff Levana, he will get his information from Dulce, at least she is nice. -d
[9/10/2014 2:58:13 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | "Well, between close friends and family, 'ra' is put at the end of the names for adults, and 'sa' at the end of names for children. But Kyoki got upset with Werik because they aren't close, so when he used 'sa' it was more of a degradation," Dulce told Werik softly. "Generally, it is between very close members, but Adaman and Levana are very close, and he and I have been getting along too." Dulce paused for a moment. "Wait, scratch that. Adaman's a bad example - he uses it very liberally. Ta'em uses it towards Levana though, calling her 'Sevra' because the Quixinars don't use the 'L' sound." Dulce glanced over to the leader, who was coming over to the group. "He doesn't use it often at all. But he and Levana get along really, really well since she... well, she basically saved his mate and child's life."
And before Devon could ask another question, "That's also why Kyoki calls her 'Mother'. Actually most of the children do. She's very well liked around here."
Levana hadn't been paying attention to Dulce as she drip-fed Devon information. She had been watching as the tribe got ready for breakfast. Kyoki followed her gaze, and then looked to her father. "Da, shall we sit down for breakfast?"
Levana looked to Ta'em. "Where shall Devon sit?" she asked him softly. When she had first arrived, she had sat on the outskirts, just as Dulce did still. Levana had now been moved up to sit beside Adaman, who sat next to Ta'em - a very high place. She didn't know if, considering Devon was her responsibility, he should sit with her or with Dulce and the others.
Kyoki looked to her father. "I can sit with him," she offered. It would get her out of sitting with Werik, and she was curious about this human.-d
[9/10/2014 3:05:32 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| As devon ate this information up, he had another question though. "So.. what do you say if you aren't close?" he wondered, but maybe there was nothing and just the name, but he continued to listen until the leader came over and Kyoki asked if they could sit down for breakfast.
Ta'em looked at his daughter and blinked. "Of course, he was about to head over then Levana presented a problem, where would Devon sit, he frowned a little and thought. "Well he did cause some problems with Werik.. And i don't want him left alone.." that was when he heard Kyoki say that she could sit with him. "Well that sorts that out, maybe you can teach him a thing or two while you sit with him my little leader" he smiled at her and touched her head as he turned to walk towards the eating area.
Devon actually couldn't believe that. "You really want to sit with me?" he asked Kyoki as he caught upto her, not walking right next to her, but close enough to just talk to her. "Don't I stink?" he chuckled softly, remembering the way she reacted when she smelt him. -d
[9/10/2014 3:12:40 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Levana breathed in relief, and was about to counsel Devon on how to treat the princess, but held her tongue. Let him discover some things for once, and she didn't want to be harrassing him constantly. That wasn't her issue. Adaman touched her shoulder, and she smiled at him, walking with him and Ta'em to breakfast.
Kyoki looked at Devon, tilting her head. "It's better than Werik," she said simply, still not unkindly, but in that uncanny way of not complimenting-yet-not-insulting way she had. She glanced at Dulce. "You stay?"
Dulce shrugged. "What have I got to lose?" She was touched by the princess' concern. Werik, however, seemed pissed as a buffalo who got stung between his ears, and stalked off.
Dulce walked with Kyoki and Devon, towards the main fire. "Kyoki-ra, may I... talk to Devon in private?"
The princess blinked, and moved her ears so they were flat against her skull.
Once 'alone', Dulce said, "Just call her 'Kyoki'. Ta'em isn't one for royal statuses. But if for example, Werik came to you, you'd address him as 'My Guide'. Same for Mera, Kyoki's mother - she's the Religious leader. Kiyeri, Kyoki's grandmother, might ask the same. If you're unsure, see what they address you as first. If it's 'Devon', you're welcome to call them by simply their name. If it's 'Hunter', go with 'My Guide', just to be safe." Dulce thought. "It's really complicated. I'll sit you down this evening and write it out for you. But at least that's something if you get stuck."-d
[9/10/2014 9:02:02 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon| When he got his answer from Kyoki about her sitting with him.. he expected a smile, but she didn't, he had no idea if she was doing it purpose or not, but then Dulce came up to him when they were about to sit down, asking to talk to him. When he looked at Kyoki, she just blinked, what was up with that?, but then he was being dragged away. "Ah.." he yelped a little and got up to follow Dulce, noticing one more that Kyoki's ears moved to her skull.. Still weird.
"yes?" he asked Dulce as she started to unload a whole pile of information into his head, about the whole, Ra and Sa thing, why Werik seemed to have a ten foot pole up his ass, but mostly on who to call what. "Right.. Werik is an ass and i'm expected to show him respect anyway?, Sure" he said it as in, he will do it anyway.. Because if he didn't, he kenw Levana would tear open his throat. "Thanks Dulce" he smiled a boyish smile before he moved back to sit next to Kyoki, not to close though, He was stumped on what to ask her really, he didn't want to seem rude towards her at all, even further because she was Ta'ems daughter. -d
[9/10/2014 9:17:33 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki guided Dulce and Devon to a seat, on the outskirts of the tribe. From a distance, Mera eyed her warily, not enjoying the fact that her daughter was elsewhere. When had this happened?
And then she saw Levana walk up with Ta'em and Adaman, the trio talking merrily. Of course. She had something to do with it. Levana always had something to do with strange happenings. As they got close, Mera asked, as polite as she could, "Ta'em? A word?"
Adaman cleared his throat when they got close, and murmured to Levana, "I think you're in trouble," knowing full well that Mera was not happy. And she would talk to Ta'em about it, and expect him to pass on the knowledge to Levana. She just didn't know that usually didn't happen.-d
[9/10/2014 9:21:48 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon let Kyoki guide him to have a seat, there was food already placed, so he picked it up and it just took a glance for him to not even want to touch it.. But without looking he took a bite. "Mmm, good" he smiled a bit and procceded to eat.
The leader couldn't call himself merrily, infact he wouldn't even use the word to describe himself, he was about to sit with Levana and Adaman when Mera spoke up, wanting a word with him, Just fantastic. "Sure" he said, staying nuteral as he walked with Mera out of ear shot of everyone.. which was a far ways away. "What's wrong now?" he asked her, not really caring nor interested for that matter.. he was hungry. -d
[9/10/2014 9:26:52 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki's eyes sparkled at Devon. "That's yueri. I think, in your language, water snake?"
"Sea cucumber," Dulce informed him, suppressing a grin and wondering if they'd freaked him out yet.
Mera frowned at her mate. "Don't talk to me with such a degrading tone," she growled softly, before tilting her chin towards Kyoki and Devon. "I'm assuming your so-called student has something to do with this? Well I don't think it's a good idea. The Spirits can only handle so many creatures encroaching on their territory. They could handle Sev, maybe Duca, but at that they draw the line."-d
[9/10/2014 9:32:14 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon saw her eyes and he smiled as he ate it. "Water snake huh?, Okay" but that was when Dulce told him what it was, and he froze in place for a moment, he swallowed to be nice. "It's not.. All of it, just the flesh, Right?" he asked, not to anyone in particular.. just wanting to know before he threw the bowl into the forest, never to seen or heard from again.. ever.
Ta'em saw her frown, he did nothing of the sort, listening to her little speech. "It wasn't her idea, It was Rex's, also, if you have an issue with them, I'm sure you're mouth can work perfectly fine around them, ontop of that, Kyoki-sa was the one who wanted to sit with the new human" he didn't wait for a reply, he just turned away, Mera's lectures were usually the same 'blah blah blah, Spirits, blah blah Spirits won't like, Blah blah' it gets annoying after being mated for years. -d
[9/10/2014 9:43:59 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Dulce gave him a comforting nod. "Right," she said, before taking a bite herself. "The tribe did well with fishing, Kyoki."
The princess sighed in contentment. "Yes, they did," she agreed, wishing she could have gone with them. "I'm trying to convince da to let us go again before winter hits." She turned to Devon then. "Do you think you will stay that long?"
Adaman and Levana were starting to eat by the time Ta'em showed up. "What did she want?" Adaman asked Ta'em.
Levana took that as her cue to start to zone out. Ta'em and Adaman let her in on many things, but something told her this wasn't the case this time around. So, she looked over to Kyoki and Devon, and was surprised to see them getting along.-d
[9/10/2014 9:49:17 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon looked at the bowl, wondering if he wanted to continue eating it or not.. when Dulce gave him the answer, he was leaning slightly towards the 'yes, continue eating', so he did, taking another bite. "At least it isn't sea slugs.." he chuckled softly, finishing his bite before Kyoki turned to him, walking if he was staying for a while basically. "Yes, as far as i am aware, my orders are to come to tribe jsut as long as Doctor.. Doctor.. umm.. As long as Levana comes here" for the life of him, he couldn't remember her last name.
Ta'em came back to sit next to his brother, having handing him his food by another Quixianran, he took a bite before he answered. "She was complaning about Devon I believe" he said before he turned to see if she came back with him or not, if not it's just to bad. -d
[9/10/2014 9:56:05 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki blinked once, before looking towards the one who was spoken of. She adored Levana, and she couldn't help but notice how happy she seemed around all of them. Something she knew for a fact dissipated the moment she entered the human camp, according to Adaman.
And she heard the laughter shared between the two of them, and she had to quirk a smile. They were sweet together. It was a shame Adaman and Levana were forbidden to take mates; they seemed to go together swimmingly.
Dulce passed Devon something else. "Deer steak, you might find that a bit easier. Tastes like... beef, really. And I mean the good stuff, not the floss crap you got back on Earth," she whispered, being careful so she didn't offend Kyoki. But the young girl was off in another world.
Adaman huffed. "Should have seen that one coming." He touched Levana's shoulder to let her know they were done talking. The two smiled at one another. "Now then, why did you insist on keeping it quiet from your companion that I visit the human camp?"
Levana's smile dissipated and she rolled her eyes. "I don't know. I only met the boy two days ago. He hasn't passed my judgment, as of yet."
"Ah, the Lsevana test all must pass," Adaman chuckled, getting her full name almost flawlessly. He turned back to Ta'em then, and looked between the two of them. "Wait, aren't you both supposed to be going trekking tomorrow?"
Oh crap, she'd forgotten about that. "Yes?" she asked, looking at Ta'em for his confirmation.-d
[9/10/2014 10:03:15 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon turned his head to look at Kyoki, who was looking at Levana and the male who she interduced him to, they were smiling and laughing. "They seem to be having a good time" he said as Dulce handed him deer steak. "Oh my god.. I've never had real beef, or real meat actually, always that.. crap that's produced from a 3D printer" he rolled his eyes and licked his lips. "Oh please let this be good.." he hoped to himself before he took a bite out of it, the boys eyes closed, and a small 'Mmm' came from his throat as he savered the meat before swallowing it. "Oh god.. I think my life is complete.." he chuckled before he started to eat the steak, forgetting the sea soup or whatever it was.
Ta'em groaned softly, agreeing with Adaman who then turned to Levana as he ate, looking up, he could see that Kyoki was looking.. just to the left of him, at Levana and Adaman, he wondered what she was thinking before he looked back at Levana. "Yeah we are, why?" he asked -d
[9/10/2014 10:13:14 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki's ears flickered at that. She frowned a little. "Why, are you dying?" she asked Devon, thoroughly confused by the phrase. But she looked a little shocked, not to mention worried. Her ice-blue eyes had gone wide.
Dulce smiled and reassured her, "It's an expression. He really likes deer, it seems."
Kyoki breathed out - in relief? - before looking at the both of them. "Well I'm glad." She looked at Devon only then. She looked at the translator he had. And Dulce had it too. She had gotten so used to Levana being bilingual she had forgotten other humans weren't. "Does that hurt?" she asked. "Would it be better for me to speak in the human tongue?"
Levana and Adaman looked at one another. "Shit," they both said in the human tongue in unison, because they'd both realised the same thing. On an uncanny wavelength like that, they were.
Levana quirked a smile at Adaman swearing in the human language, before looking at Ta'em and switching to Quixinian. "What will happen to Devon? I don't think he's can manage a trek - the boy was winded coming through here."-d
[9/10/2014 10:20:19 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon coughed and shook his head. "No.." he finally got out before he looked at Kyoki. "On Earth, we don't have live animals anymore.. so.." he was wondering hwo to explain it.. "We.. We use fake meat, it tastes horrible" he told her softly before he took another bite of the deer, he savored it before he swallowed. "Mmm, It's not because it's deer, it's good i give it that" he chuckled softly before he turned back to Kyoki, he had the ear piece in his ear, he was able to understand what she was saying even when she was using her own language. "No, it doesn't hurt, These.." he pointed to the ear bud. "Are made to fit comfortable into our ears" he smiled and then thought about the MP3 player in his bag.. maybe Levana will be angry he brought that.
Ta'em looked at them when they said something in human, before Levana looked at him, he chuckled gently and turned to look at Devon, who was actually having a conversation with his daughter, who seemed to be interested in him as well. "I don't think Kyoki would mind watching him while we're gone" he said, tilting his head slightly to watch them.-d
[9/10/2014 10:32:22 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki peered at the strange contraption, not having a clue how it worked. But she accepted it. Levana had tried explaining, but it didn't make much sense to her. Technology was... weird. But she wanted to practise her English, so she spoke in that. "Would you like drink?" she asked politely to Dulce and Devon.
" 'A'," Dulce corrected her, "'A drink'. Don't forget your nouns."
Kyoki quirked a smile and repeated the question properly to satisfy Dulce.
Levana was very appreciative of the leader, and she thanked Ta'em until Adaman said, "We should place bets on how long it takes before she kills him."
"Adam!"
"You were thinking it too - admit it!" Adaman nudged Levana gently. "He was making you crazy, I could see it in your eyes."
Levana had to concede it was true. But she brushed it off. "I think I just want him to know everything by yesterday. I feel bad putting Kyoki in such a position..."-d
[9/10/2014 10:35:39 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon smiled at Kyoki a little before he looked away, dman she was pretty.., he shook his head a little and looked up when she spoke in english, which Dulce corrected for her. "I think your english is good" he smiled and nodded. "Yes, I would like a drink, thank you" he gave her a polite smile.
Ta'em was watching from afar, He didn't feel Mera come back, so he guessed she was gone, fantastic. "I don't think you are" He said to Levana as he watched. "They seem to be okay" hell even Kyoki smiled a little, he could see it from ehre. -d
[9/10/2014 10:42:23 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki smiled a touch at the compliment, standing up to go get them a drink.
Dulce was trying to read Levana's lips, and what was happening between her, Adaman and Ta'em without making it too obvious. That was, until someone came out of one of the houses, carrying a little bundle. Dulce smiled and nudged Devon. "Look," she said, gesturing to the woman who came over to Ta'em.
Levana turned as Ikira came to hand little Truman to Ta'em. He was growing. At just four months he seemed as big as a year old. And as intelligent.
"Hello there," Adaman cooed to the child as he was placed in Ta'em's lap.
Levana smiled brightly at the child she had had the honour to name, and was touched when Truman seemed to recognise her, stretching his little arms in her direction. "Aren't you adorable?" she asked, waving at the child and giving him a big grin. Truman squealed with delight and then looked up at his father, smiling, his eyes an exact replica of the leader's, with the small black spot in the left eye.-d
[9/10/2014 10:46:25 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon was glad he was able to get a smile from Kyoki, even if it was only a small one.. he was still happy, he watched her walk off before Dulce nudged him and gestured to a woman. "Who's that?" he asked, noticing she was carrying a child, which was handed to Ta'em.
The leader was all to happy to take his child, he smiled at the baby and rested him on his lap before he took another bite of the soup he placed down infront of him to make room for his child, Mera should be taking care of him.. But she hasn't been really. Ta'em smiled when Levana and Adaman spoke to his son, but he didn't smile at them, he only smiled at Truman, he gently moved a hand to brush his hair from his eyes. "Got to stop growing little one" he chuckled lightly. -d
[9/10/2014 10:57:02 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Dulce tilted her head. "You know," she said, "I have no idea." She gestured around the whole tribe. "There are over four hundred members in this place. Levana knows them like one knows how many fingers and toes they have. I have no clue."
Kyoki came back, armed with two wooden bowls. She followed their gaze to her little brother, and she was dying to go say hello, but she knew it would be rude to the guests. "Who? Ikira? She healer. A healer. She helps Truman grow."
Truman tried to squirm away from his father, but Ta'em had a tight grip. So the child huffed, his tail, which he hadn't learnt to control yet, moving wildly like a powerful garden hose. Eventually he gave up, and bumped his little forehead against his father's chest in defeat.
"Tired out, are you? You wait till you're grown! Spirits pray you get a good warrior to teach you - he or she will tire you out every day."
"Adaman, don't scare the boy."
"He's only one season old - he doesn't scare easily."-d
[9/10/2014 11:00:54 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon looked at the healer as she moved away, before he looked up to Kyoki, thanking her for the drink, he took some and smiled, it was refreashing. "Truman?" he asked, frowning a little, he looked at Dulce. "Isn't that a human name?" he asked her.
Ta'em chuckled as his son tried to get away from him, though he stopped him with every try, even taking a drink, he smiled when the baby gave up, bumping his forehead against his chest, he just stroked his back as he held him. "I think he is anything but tired" he looked down and smiled at his son. -d
[9/10/2014 11:05:25 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | "Yes, it is. Levana got the honour of naming him," Dulce said simply.
Kyoki smiled at her brother, and gave a soft whistle, to see Truman turn around to see her. The baby beamed and waved his little fists at his older sister when she waved at him in turn.
Truman wiggled and squirmed again, wanting to go over to Kyoki. "Oh no no!" Adaman said, ruffling his orange hair. "You have to stay where you are. Safer that way. Can't have you running to your sister."
Levana smiled at the little boy, and asked Ta'em, "May I hold him?"-d
[9/10/2014 11:07:43 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| He looked at Dulce and just said "Ah huh.." he didn't quire understand, but whatever, he took another drink when Kyoki gave a soft whistle. he looked up to see that the baby turned to see her and waved, wow.. not everyday you see a babe that smart.
Ta'em chuckled and had to stop his son from running from his lap, until Levana offered to hold him. "Course" he smiled and picked up his son and handed him over to Levana. "See if you can keep up with him" he chuckled -d
[9/10/2014 11:12:21 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | The rest of the tribe were beginning to get ready for the day ahead. And Devon would be thrown into the deep end. He had been awake all the human day and now would be awake all night. He had to get used to this schedule. "Come," Kyoki told him, "We will see what we do today."
Dulce stretched, more than ready to sleep. "Meanwhile, I'm going to collapse," she said. She had no formal duties in the tribe after all, so Kyoki directed her to a house she could fall asleep in.
Levana took the little child, and there was something about her that Truman was comforted with. He relaxed. Levana gasped and looked at Adaman and Ta'em, who were both smiling, until Truman bolted upright once more, whacking Levana across the breast with his whiplike tail and trying to escape once more.
"Ouch!" Levana exclaimed, feeling her skin get scraped by the sharp end of his tail, but it wasn't bad. She kissed the top of the baby's head. "You are just so troublesome. And I think you got it from your father," she teased both the child and the leader.-d
[9/10/2014 11:16:46 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon looked at Kyoki and nodded, he was tired, but not sure enough to go to sleep, even more if Kyoki was going to stay around him. "You're going to sleep?" he asked Dulce.. lucky bitch, he finished in his head before he walked off with kyoki.
Ta'em smiled at Levana as the child seemed to relax, he couldn't help but chuckle when he bolted upright and smacked her, he had to cover his mouth. "Well that was funny" he chuckled before she kissed the babes head, saying that Truman was just as much trouble as he was. -d
[9/10/2014 11:20:51 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Dulce winked at him and walked off. She would sleep, and in the human morning, when it was safe, walk home. "Have fun, kid."
Kyoki walked over to her father, uncle, Levana and Truman, smiling at the latter. She looked at Ta'em and asked, "Da, what's the plan?" She didn't know she'd be looking after Devon. Full time.
Levana quieted Truman by giving him her finger to gnaw on, seeing as he had no teeth, and looked to Ta'em to see what he would say.-d
But, Levana digressed. As she packed with Dulce and Anthony, she nudged the former and asked, "How do I explain this to Ta'em?"
Dulce looked over to Devon, who was packing up some science gear. Levana didn't really need it, but it busied his hands. "Just tell him the truth," Dulce said simply, "You can't give him anything else, can you?"
Levana sighed. God she didn't need this right now. Not another potentially hazardous person to screw up her mission. And her anger clearly hadn't evaporated from the argument with her ex about it minutes before. She looked to Devon with some disdain, eyeing the young man. "Well," she said, "We better get going if we want to catch the sunset. Else we'll be late for breakfast."
Behind Levana, Dulce smiled at Devon and explained, "The Quixinars are nocturnal, really."-d
[9/10/2014 12:48:27 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon| This past year had been rough on Devon, with Earth being a hell hole, he just wanted off it, so with the skills he had, he hacked his way on board, even though he was kicked a few times, he always managed to get back on, so they just let him, figured it was just a death scentence for the kid anyway. Devon sighed softly as he packed the research gear into the bag he would be carrying, he wasn't to strong or buff like the other soldiers, but he was still strong compared to the Quixinars, as far as he was told. "Hmm?" he asked as he was spoken to, turning his head to look at Levana, his boss for today. "Right" he said it as if he had heard it a million times before and was sick of being told the obvious, of course he knew these Aliens were nocturnal, he did learn about them in school and even more when he hacked into the militaries database, he even knew about their top secret plan to wipe out the Quixinars.. But he hasn't decided what to do with the knowlage yet, Tell Levana, Let Rex know he was on board, or do nothing.. he wasn't quite sure as he picked up the bag to follow the rest of the group. -d
[9/10/2014 12:57:40 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Levana let it go and the group walked out. She was unconcerned as they walked outside the gate as easily as their own house into the street. She knew there were no dangers out there that she needed to be scared of.
Dulce walked beside Devon, keeping close to him as she knew how threatening the forest could be. For a first timer, anyway. Concrete and steel knowledge all your life and then suddenly being engulfed by a forest could be shocking to the system. "You all right, hon?" she asked, her voice slightly deep.
Levana wasn't paying attention to the duo, as she sent out a series of strange clicks. Her brown eyes looked around, and then she heard a reply. "Come on, you two," she said. She looked at Devon. "Keep quiet, all right? And keep your eyes down. I'm not sure who's picking us up."-d
[9/10/2014 1:01:57 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon| As they left the compound of their home, he looked at the trees that he could only see the tops of, slowly they surrounded him.. and it was.. strange, he was use to having buildings all around him, but these trees, He didn't know why, seemed to be more intimidating. The boy sniffed slightly as he looked around, before he jumped a little at Dulce's voice. "Uhh, yeah I'm fine, just a lot to take in, ya know?" he chuckled softly before he heard Levana make clicking noises before she turned on him, telling him to keep quiet, she frowned at Levana, already not liking her a much as he thought he would, People said that Levana was a nice person, that she was sweet and kind on their first trips outside.. They all lied to him, she could be just as bad as Rex.. no wonder they were together. "Sure" he growled softly. -d
[9/10/2014 1:11:03 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | There was a rustling in the bushes, before a shadow-like figure sprung out, aiming right at Levana. Dulce gasped and pulled Devon back as their boss was tossed right on the floor. The quick, distorted shadow turned out to be a young girl. An alien. The first Devon would have seen up close. And from the strange position, it would have looked terrifying.
Had Levana not been laughing.
"Kyoki-ra!" she exclaimed, breathless as the young woman held her down. But before Kyoki could get a good hold, Levana snatched her hand and threw her off. The girl was lithe, so she landed on her feet, but Devon now saw what the humans meant by strength - Kyoki had been thrown almost three feet.
The two were laughing, obviously thinking it was a wonderful joke. Levana began speaking to Kyoki in the native tongue. "/Aren't you a little old for such childish games?/" Levana asked.
"/Mother/," Kyoki laughed, flipping her beautiful silver hair behind her shoulders, "/I can still be counted as a child, surely. I'm only 18./"
Levana stood up, wiping herself off. As the two conversed, Dulce kept Devon back, clearing her throat. "Lev?" she asked.
"What?" Levana asked, before remembering. Right. She beckoned the young girl over, and gestured to Devon. "Kyoki-ra, this is our new... assistant Devon Rickman. Devon, this is Kyoki Tsan'ten. The princess of the Ebran tribe."
The beautiful femme looked over the newcomer, her ice-blue eyes raking his form. She stepped a little closer, but being extra slow, not to freak the human out. She tilted her head at him, curious. Just as Devon would be with her.-d
[9/10/2014 1:20:13 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon| Devon turned his head when they heard the rustling in the bushes.. the others heard it to, the young man gasped as something sprung out at them, or at least at Levana, he was about to go for his knife, but Dulce pulled him back as Levana was tossed to the floor. It took a moment to relise that.. Levana was laughing, his heart was pumping as Levana and the other figure played around before they got to their feet, he didn't understand their language.. until he remembered he had the translator, he grabbed the ear bud and pushed it into his ear, but they were finished with their converstation, he swallowed as Dulce kept him back as she cleared her throat to get Levana's attention, He stepped around her and looked at the girl properly, he didn't understand the concept of -ra at the end of her name, infact he thought it was part of her name. Devon stoped moving compeltely when the beautiful girl stepped closer to him, even though she was slow, he was curious, but also.. he could help but notice how beautiful she was, not knowing if all her race look like that, or just her.. he looked at her from head to toe, the same that she was doing to him, though not as much. "Uhh, Hi" he greeted, seeing her tilt her head at him as theyboth looked at each other, Him for the first time of meeting a real life Quixinar.. Of her he wasn't to sure, she clearly had seen a human before. -d
[9/10/2014 1:30:36 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki came closer bit by bit, like she was taming an animal, and she sniffed a little. Ugh. He really smelt like the humans. She tried not to make it obvious, but she'd get Levana to dunk him in the springs later. Those humans, according to Levana, hadn't bathed often back on Earth due to water shortages, which were a terrifying thought to the princess. How did a race get rid of all their water supply? Were they really that stupid? She knew Levana wasn't, but she wasn't sure of this one. However, she was more insightful than her uncle, and she saw Devon put the translator on so she had to be careful with what she said. "So," she said, knowing Devon would understand, "Is he coming with us?"
"Yes," Levana said, thinking for a moment. "Temporarily, anyway."
"Hmm. Does Da know?"
She shuffled awkwardly. "Well... no." Kyoki rounded on her, curiously. "I was just as blindsided as you. So I was going to tell him today."
Kyoki eyed her shrewdly, before giving a blink of her eyes and turning to Devon again. "Well, I'm sure da will be fine with it. He does appreciate your opinion, Mother."
A wide smile came upon the doctor's face.
Kyoki tilted her head behind her, her tail flicking towards Dulce and Devon in a 'Follow me' signal. Quietly, she whispered to Levana so Devon wouldn't pick it up, "How old is he?"
"His papers said 20."
Kyoki frowned a little. No way was that human 20, and Levana seemed unconvinced too - 'His papers said 20'. So he was probably younger.
Kyoki walked them through the forest, and forgot how loud humans were as Devon trampled through the underbrush. "Be careful," she told Devon, not unkindly, "You will scare everyone away." She didn't elaborate on who she meant.-d
[9/10/2014 1:38:19 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon| Devon lent back a little as she moved closer to him.. he swallowed a little, being as young as he was, and the reason he got on, he wasn't really to popular with the girls back on home, he was getting nervious that a beautiful girl was just inches away from him.. hell she even sniffed him, which made him really self-consious, he swallowed before she turned away to talk to Levana.. he took the change to smell himself, he couldn't smell anything before they started to walk, wait.. did she just called Levana 'mother'?, why?.. he shook his head and let it go as they walked, listening to Kyoki and Levana talk, he stayed near Dulce. "Is it rude in their culture to not say hello back?, or doesn't she know english?" he asked her, clearly in his own language since he dind't have the mask over his mouth. When he heard Kyoki ask his age, he felt.. compelled to answer her, he lifted the mask to his mouth and spoke. "/I'm sixteen/" he said loud enough to them to hear him, Not once had he spoken about his age.. One girl asks and he tells her instently.. he was going to hell for sure. -d
[9/10/2014 1:45:47 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Oh yeah, he was going to hell. But not from Kyoki sending him there. Levana and Dulce stopped in their tracks, staring at him, mouths agape. "How the fuck..." Levana began in English, having no need for the mask any longer. She frowned at Devon, trying to ascertain whether he was yanking her chain. "How the hell did you get here then?"
Dulce eyed Devon, taking that in. "How did you slip past Rex?" she asked, more impressed than angry.
Levana was angry. "Jesus. They're just pissing on us without even the decency to call it rain."
Kyoki's ears flickered at that. She cleared her throat. "What did I just say about silence?" she asked Levana in Quixinian, seeing as she was raising her voice. Levana stifled herself, and Kyoki put a hand on her arm, which was quite similar to a paw. It had pads like one. "We're going to be late for breakfast, and Da won't be happy. Come on."
Levana gave Devon an eye as if to say 'We're not finished' before following Kyoki.
The four of them reached the outskirts of the tribe, where everyone was setting up the fire and the food. Kyoki looked about, trying to spy her father. And then she saw him, sitting with Adaman, as usual, as they helped skewer some meat to cook. "Da!" she called, waving him over.
Adaman's ears flickered at the sound of that voice. He saw the humans, and smiled at Levana, before it dissipated at the sight of Devon. He snorted and looked at his brother. "Better go see what trouble she rooted out," he told him.-d
[9/10/2014 1:50:09 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & others| Devon reeled when Levana turned on him, but he had to remind himself that she couldn't go anything to him, it didn't matter what age he was, he was there and there was nothing they could do about it. Once he had that thought in place, he just smiled at her ranting at him, before she was told something by the pretty girl and they continued onwards towards the tribe.
Ta'em was talking to his brother as he heard his daughter call out to him, he turned to smile at the sight of both his daughter and Levana, but then that small smile faded when he saw a yong boy with them, he hasn't seen a young human before.. but it was what he thought. "I guess so" he said as he walked over to them. He placed a hand on Kyoki's shoulder, but looked at Devon for a moment, noticing the earplug.. he had to watch what he said he guessed, he turned to Levana. "Who is this?" he asked -d
[9/10/2014 1:56:00 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Levana breathed out slowly, looking at her mentor. "May I talk to you in private for a second?" she asked him in Quixinian. Ta'em always took time out for her, so she didn't feel guilty as she asked and walked them a few feet away from the others. "He's my assistant. It's Rex's way of keeping an eye on me, I think. A new method, anyway." Rex had ruled Levana with an iron fist ever since she came to the tribe, demanding constantly to know whether she was okay. She had gotten so frustrated at one point during a training session with Ta'em that she threw her phone over the falls in aggravation. So, obviously Rex figured she wouldn't throw a human over the falls. "I don't want to put more stress on you but I figured it would be better than Rex coming down here himself."
Kyoki kept eyeing the strange human. He was a little taller than her, with dark brown hair and bright green eyes, which contrasted a lot with his brown skin.
Dulce looked at the young princess. "How's Truman?" she asked her in Quixinian.
Kyoki's eyes flashed to the other human. "Growing like a weed. He's a Tsan'ten; he should know not to do such things."
Dulce gave a snort of laughter, but Kyoki didn't laugh. She only laughed around Levana, it seemed. Or perhaps she didn't think it was a joke. Kyoki kept looking at the male human. She'd never seen a really young human before. Levana had been in her mid-twenties when she came over, and she had been the youngest they'd seen at the time. He was very close in age to her. So, her curiosity was piqued.-d
[9/10/2014 2:01:50 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Ta'em nodded and walked with Levana, away from teh group, listening to her as she spoke, he blinked when he had to, watching her as she finisehd. "Well he seems a little young.. And they say that young minds can't he tamed" he said gently before he blinked again, agreeing that it's better then having Rex here.
The young boy was looking around the Tribe, he knew many eyes were on him as well, not really taking in the small talk Dulce and Kyoki were having.. he had his mouth open and stood on his toes, head tilted back to look around better, before he placed his feet back on the ground and looked at Kyoki, she was looking at him.. rather intently, like she was studying him.. He bit his lip, feeling self-consious again with her staring at him, so he stared back at her, looking at her grey skin, padded paws.. which were really interesting to him, Hair and eye colour.. she was beautiful, even compared to allt he other female Quixinars here -d
[9/10/2014 2:13:44 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Levana gave a bit of a smirk and tilted her head towards Kyoki. "Yes, we know that, don't we?" she joked, knowing Ta'em would find that funny. Kyoki had always been headstrong. But then she sighed. "Look, it should be temporary, I promise. It'll be for a very short time. Just to get Rex out of our hair. Or just so he stops bothering us," she quickly said, realising that Ta'em may not understand that phrase.
"Kyoki-sa!" came a voice, and Kyoki's ears pinned back. She didn't want to answer. Especially not to someone who still called her 'sa' and not 'ra'. But she was still a child in the tribe's eyes.
A tall, intimidating Quixinar, perhaps a little older than Devon, marched over to them. He had dark grey skin like Kyoki, yet his hair was more golden rather than silver, and his brow seemed to be knit into a permanent frown. And that frown was aimed at the newcomer.
"Who is this?" he asked, eyeing the young human up and down. "One of Sev's, I assume?"
Kyoki bit her lip and blinked once. The male rolled his eyes.
"That's Werik," Dulce told Devon softly in English. "The second-in-command."
Werik's ears flickered at the use of his name, and he rounded on Dulce. He growled low at her. Dulce was wise enough to back up, and she tugged on Devon's sleeve to tell him to do the same.-d
[9/10/2014 2:22:08 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Ta'em chuckled softly and smiled as he looked at Levana, hearing her sigh, his smile faded. "I think it might be alright with the young one here, He will have to be taught our ways though.. Like now.." he said as he turned to see that his second in command was over there.. Even more distrubing is that when he intimidated the humans, Dulce backed away and tried to indicate for Devon to do the same.. but he stayed where he was, as if challanging him to make him.
Devon was looking at Kyoki as she was to him before he heard someone call her name.. It was Kyoki-sa now?, weird, even more, he saw her ears move back. "Woah.." he said softly as he now looked at her ears, at elast knowing in animals that she wasn't pleased with whoever it was that came to them. He listened the male who came over to him, frowning as he eyed him, who was Sev.. anyway, he saw him roll his eyes and it didn't go well with Devon, even if he was a human, he wasn't going to repect anyone who didn't show the same in kind. "What of it?" he asked Dulce, not turning his head to look at her, he spoke in his language, shrugging off her tugging, he crossed his arms and straightened himself. In his mind, he wasn't part of this tribe, He was indeed stronger.. and to put matters worse, Rex's words played though his mind. 'The Quixinars are weaker then we are, they should be smart enough to back down and respect us, Those who don't are fools asking for trouble' -d
[9/10/2014 2:30:37 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Levana followed her mentor's gaze, and her eyes widened. Fuck. No no this was bad. Werik was an unusual one, and a tough one to take. Not physically at all, but she didn't want a taint on a record. She saw Ta'em stiffen. "I'll... go fix it," she told the leader, not wanting to start something. She quickly rushed over, grabbing Devon's arm, practically begging him not to do anything. "Devon, just ignore him!" she hissed to her assistant in English. "Don't anger Werik."
Kyoki, on the other hand, didn't seem to care. "You an asshole, you know?" she said to Werik in almost perfect English. So she did speak it.
But Werik didn't. Though he was smart enough to piece together it was some sort of an insult. "How dare you speak to me like that!" he growled low to her in Quixinian, though he wouldn't have dreamt of doing anything to her since Ta'em was right behind him. That's why Kyoki stepped in; she knew she was safe. Ta'em was completely against males treating females awfully and vice versa. Werik came from a tribe where it didn't matter. But he was scared of Ta'em, so he lowered his voice to his future mate. "Don't belittle me."
"Same to you," she replied, swiftly ending the scene, or trying to by walking away so no one saw there was a disagreement going on. She walked up to Levana, and glanced at Devon. She seemed a little impressed. Just a little. "You've a heart," she said simply to him in English. Whether it was a compliment or just a statement wasn't clear, though she ended with, "Be careful. He likes to eat those."-d
[9/10/2014 2:36:00 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Ta'em looked at Levana as she rushed over, he stood there, watching his second in command carefully, making sure he didn't do anything wrong either.
Devond looked at Levana. "So what?, this guy's an.." Kyoki finished it for him, he nodded. "That" he chuckled softly before he looked at Kyoki and Werik argue with each other, he could hear it all and.. there was nothing more he wanted to do then to punch that guy in the nose.. Though he had absolutely no idea how strong he was arounf the Quixinars, which is why he hasn't offered anyone a handshake or a pat.. or anything, just keeping his hands to hismelf.
He looked up at Kyoki when she walked over to him and Levana, he smiled a little when she said that he had heart.. and to be careful because Werik likes to eat them. "He will have to get to it first" he smiled at her gently -d
[9/10/2014 2:43:11 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki tilted her beautiful face to the side, surveying Devon again. "You're funny," she said, though she didn't laugh. Though perhaps the laugh was in her eyes.
Levana tugged harshly on Devon's elbow, getting him to bend down to her level. The guy was so freaking tall. She kept her voice down and bitter. "If you so much as touch any of them and destroy my five years of hard work to get where I am, I swear to the Spirits, I will make your life a living - "
"Hey! Adaman," Dulce greeted with a smile as the healer walked over. Adaman smiled at the woman. He knew she hadn't been born that way, but he didn't really care. More, he was curious about the whole procedure, but didn't know how to ask.
Adaman looked at the group, at the newcomer. "I hear your name is Devon," he greeted, in a more complete English than Kyoki. He'd spent more time with the humans than she had.
Levana breathed out, letting Devon go. "Devon, this is Adaman Rikan, the head healer. Adaman-ra, this is Devon."
The healer extended a hand-paw, in a very human gesture. "Lovely to meet you. I suppose you came suddenly. I did not see you last time I was at - "
Levana gave Adaman a quick shake of her head that wasn't obvious, and he got her intention. Levana didn't trust Devon. " - the falls with Duc-raand Sev-ra."
Beside Adaman, Dulce made a gesture between her and Levana for Devon's benefit, to mean Adaman was talking about them.-d
[9/10/2014 2:48:58 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon| Devon smile widened a little when she said that he was funny, he could swear he was blushing a bit too, but that was soon taken away when Levana pulled him down to her leve and whispered harsh words into his ear, Even with her sentence cut short, he still retorted as quickly as he could. "Even more then now?!" he whispered back with a soft growl in his voice, he stood back up straight and looked at the male who came over to him. "Umm, Yes sir" he replied, saying that hsi name was indeed Devon, Levana, being the host, sort of, introduced them, And once again with the -ra stuff.. what does it mean?, he bit his lip though, With Adaman talking, he was a bit confused about who he meant, before beside him, Dulce pointed to her and levana, meaning he was talking about them. "Ohh.. hey Dulce.. What's with the Ra, sa stuff at the end of their names?" he asked in a low voice, Stuff Levana, he will get his information from Dulce, at least she is nice. -d
[9/10/2014 2:58:13 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | "Well, between close friends and family, 'ra' is put at the end of the names for adults, and 'sa' at the end of names for children. But Kyoki got upset with Werik because they aren't close, so when he used 'sa' it was more of a degradation," Dulce told Werik softly. "Generally, it is between very close members, but Adaman and Levana are very close, and he and I have been getting along too." Dulce paused for a moment. "Wait, scratch that. Adaman's a bad example - he uses it very liberally. Ta'em uses it towards Levana though, calling her 'Sevra' because the Quixinars don't use the 'L' sound." Dulce glanced over to the leader, who was coming over to the group. "He doesn't use it often at all. But he and Levana get along really, really well since she... well, she basically saved his mate and child's life."
And before Devon could ask another question, "That's also why Kyoki calls her 'Mother'. Actually most of the children do. She's very well liked around here."
Levana hadn't been paying attention to Dulce as she drip-fed Devon information. She had been watching as the tribe got ready for breakfast. Kyoki followed her gaze, and then looked to her father. "Da, shall we sit down for breakfast?"
Levana looked to Ta'em. "Where shall Devon sit?" she asked him softly. When she had first arrived, she had sat on the outskirts, just as Dulce did still. Levana had now been moved up to sit beside Adaman, who sat next to Ta'em - a very high place. She didn't know if, considering Devon was her responsibility, he should sit with her or with Dulce and the others.
Kyoki looked to her father. "I can sit with him," she offered. It would get her out of sitting with Werik, and she was curious about this human.-d
[9/10/2014 3:05:32 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| As devon ate this information up, he had another question though. "So.. what do you say if you aren't close?" he wondered, but maybe there was nothing and just the name, but he continued to listen until the leader came over and Kyoki asked if they could sit down for breakfast.
Ta'em looked at his daughter and blinked. "Of course, he was about to head over then Levana presented a problem, where would Devon sit, he frowned a little and thought. "Well he did cause some problems with Werik.. And i don't want him left alone.." that was when he heard Kyoki say that she could sit with him. "Well that sorts that out, maybe you can teach him a thing or two while you sit with him my little leader" he smiled at her and touched her head as he turned to walk towards the eating area.
Devon actually couldn't believe that. "You really want to sit with me?" he asked Kyoki as he caught upto her, not walking right next to her, but close enough to just talk to her. "Don't I stink?" he chuckled softly, remembering the way she reacted when she smelt him. -d
[9/10/2014 3:12:40 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Levana breathed in relief, and was about to counsel Devon on how to treat the princess, but held her tongue. Let him discover some things for once, and she didn't want to be harrassing him constantly. That wasn't her issue. Adaman touched her shoulder, and she smiled at him, walking with him and Ta'em to breakfast.
Kyoki looked at Devon, tilting her head. "It's better than Werik," she said simply, still not unkindly, but in that uncanny way of not complimenting-yet-not-insulting way she had. She glanced at Dulce. "You stay?"
Dulce shrugged. "What have I got to lose?" She was touched by the princess' concern. Werik, however, seemed pissed as a buffalo who got stung between his ears, and stalked off.
Dulce walked with Kyoki and Devon, towards the main fire. "Kyoki-ra, may I... talk to Devon in private?"
The princess blinked, and moved her ears so they were flat against her skull.
Once 'alone', Dulce said, "Just call her 'Kyoki'. Ta'em isn't one for royal statuses. But if for example, Werik came to you, you'd address him as 'My Guide'. Same for Mera, Kyoki's mother - she's the Religious leader. Kiyeri, Kyoki's grandmother, might ask the same. If you're unsure, see what they address you as first. If it's 'Devon', you're welcome to call them by simply their name. If it's 'Hunter', go with 'My Guide', just to be safe." Dulce thought. "It's really complicated. I'll sit you down this evening and write it out for you. But at least that's something if you get stuck."-d
[9/10/2014 9:02:02 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon| When he got his answer from Kyoki about her sitting with him.. he expected a smile, but she didn't, he had no idea if she was doing it purpose or not, but then Dulce came up to him when they were about to sit down, asking to talk to him. When he looked at Kyoki, she just blinked, what was up with that?, but then he was being dragged away. "Ah.." he yelped a little and got up to follow Dulce, noticing one more that Kyoki's ears moved to her skull.. Still weird.
"yes?" he asked Dulce as she started to unload a whole pile of information into his head, about the whole, Ra and Sa thing, why Werik seemed to have a ten foot pole up his ass, but mostly on who to call what. "Right.. Werik is an ass and i'm expected to show him respect anyway?, Sure" he said it as in, he will do it anyway.. Because if he didn't, he kenw Levana would tear open his throat. "Thanks Dulce" he smiled a boyish smile before he moved back to sit next to Kyoki, not to close though, He was stumped on what to ask her really, he didn't want to seem rude towards her at all, even further because she was Ta'ems daughter. -d
[9/10/2014 9:17:33 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki guided Dulce and Devon to a seat, on the outskirts of the tribe. From a distance, Mera eyed her warily, not enjoying the fact that her daughter was elsewhere. When had this happened?
And then she saw Levana walk up with Ta'em and Adaman, the trio talking merrily. Of course. She had something to do with it. Levana always had something to do with strange happenings. As they got close, Mera asked, as polite as she could, "Ta'em? A word?"
Adaman cleared his throat when they got close, and murmured to Levana, "I think you're in trouble," knowing full well that Mera was not happy. And she would talk to Ta'em about it, and expect him to pass on the knowledge to Levana. She just didn't know that usually didn't happen.-d
[9/10/2014 9:21:48 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon let Kyoki guide him to have a seat, there was food already placed, so he picked it up and it just took a glance for him to not even want to touch it.. But without looking he took a bite. "Mmm, good" he smiled a bit and procceded to eat.
The leader couldn't call himself merrily, infact he wouldn't even use the word to describe himself, he was about to sit with Levana and Adaman when Mera spoke up, wanting a word with him, Just fantastic. "Sure" he said, staying nuteral as he walked with Mera out of ear shot of everyone.. which was a far ways away. "What's wrong now?" he asked her, not really caring nor interested for that matter.. he was hungry. -d
[9/10/2014 9:26:52 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki's eyes sparkled at Devon. "That's yueri. I think, in your language, water snake?"
"Sea cucumber," Dulce informed him, suppressing a grin and wondering if they'd freaked him out yet.
Mera frowned at her mate. "Don't talk to me with such a degrading tone," she growled softly, before tilting her chin towards Kyoki and Devon. "I'm assuming your so-called student has something to do with this? Well I don't think it's a good idea. The Spirits can only handle so many creatures encroaching on their territory. They could handle Sev, maybe Duca, but at that they draw the line."-d
[9/10/2014 9:32:14 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon saw her eyes and he smiled as he ate it. "Water snake huh?, Okay" but that was when Dulce told him what it was, and he froze in place for a moment, he swallowed to be nice. "It's not.. All of it, just the flesh, Right?" he asked, not to anyone in particular.. just wanting to know before he threw the bowl into the forest, never to seen or heard from again.. ever.
Ta'em saw her frown, he did nothing of the sort, listening to her little speech. "It wasn't her idea, It was Rex's, also, if you have an issue with them, I'm sure you're mouth can work perfectly fine around them, ontop of that, Kyoki-sa was the one who wanted to sit with the new human" he didn't wait for a reply, he just turned away, Mera's lectures were usually the same 'blah blah blah, Spirits, blah blah Spirits won't like, Blah blah' it gets annoying after being mated for years. -d
[9/10/2014 9:43:59 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Dulce gave him a comforting nod. "Right," she said, before taking a bite herself. "The tribe did well with fishing, Kyoki."
The princess sighed in contentment. "Yes, they did," she agreed, wishing she could have gone with them. "I'm trying to convince da to let us go again before winter hits." She turned to Devon then. "Do you think you will stay that long?"
Adaman and Levana were starting to eat by the time Ta'em showed up. "What did she want?" Adaman asked Ta'em.
Levana took that as her cue to start to zone out. Ta'em and Adaman let her in on many things, but something told her this wasn't the case this time around. So, she looked over to Kyoki and Devon, and was surprised to see them getting along.-d
[9/10/2014 9:49:17 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon looked at the bowl, wondering if he wanted to continue eating it or not.. when Dulce gave him the answer, he was leaning slightly towards the 'yes, continue eating', so he did, taking another bite. "At least it isn't sea slugs.." he chuckled softly, finishing his bite before Kyoki turned to him, walking if he was staying for a while basically. "Yes, as far as i am aware, my orders are to come to tribe jsut as long as Doctor.. Doctor.. umm.. As long as Levana comes here" for the life of him, he couldn't remember her last name.
Ta'em came back to sit next to his brother, having handing him his food by another Quixianran, he took a bite before he answered. "She was complaning about Devon I believe" he said before he turned to see if she came back with him or not, if not it's just to bad. -d
[9/10/2014 9:56:05 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki blinked once, before looking towards the one who was spoken of. She adored Levana, and she couldn't help but notice how happy she seemed around all of them. Something she knew for a fact dissipated the moment she entered the human camp, according to Adaman.
And she heard the laughter shared between the two of them, and she had to quirk a smile. They were sweet together. It was a shame Adaman and Levana were forbidden to take mates; they seemed to go together swimmingly.
Dulce passed Devon something else. "Deer steak, you might find that a bit easier. Tastes like... beef, really. And I mean the good stuff, not the floss crap you got back on Earth," she whispered, being careful so she didn't offend Kyoki. But the young girl was off in another world.
Adaman huffed. "Should have seen that one coming." He touched Levana's shoulder to let her know they were done talking. The two smiled at one another. "Now then, why did you insist on keeping it quiet from your companion that I visit the human camp?"
Levana's smile dissipated and she rolled her eyes. "I don't know. I only met the boy two days ago. He hasn't passed my judgment, as of yet."
"Ah, the Lsevana test all must pass," Adaman chuckled, getting her full name almost flawlessly. He turned back to Ta'em then, and looked between the two of them. "Wait, aren't you both supposed to be going trekking tomorrow?"
Oh crap, she'd forgotten about that. "Yes?" she asked, looking at Ta'em for his confirmation.-d
[9/10/2014 10:03:15 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon turned his head to look at Kyoki, who was looking at Levana and the male who she interduced him to, they were smiling and laughing. "They seem to be having a good time" he said as Dulce handed him deer steak. "Oh my god.. I've never had real beef, or real meat actually, always that.. crap that's produced from a 3D printer" he rolled his eyes and licked his lips. "Oh please let this be good.." he hoped to himself before he took a bite out of it, the boys eyes closed, and a small 'Mmm' came from his throat as he savered the meat before swallowing it. "Oh god.. I think my life is complete.." he chuckled before he started to eat the steak, forgetting the sea soup or whatever it was.
Ta'em groaned softly, agreeing with Adaman who then turned to Levana as he ate, looking up, he could see that Kyoki was looking.. just to the left of him, at Levana and Adaman, he wondered what she was thinking before he looked back at Levana. "Yeah we are, why?" he asked -d
[9/10/2014 10:13:14 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki's ears flickered at that. She frowned a little. "Why, are you dying?" she asked Devon, thoroughly confused by the phrase. But she looked a little shocked, not to mention worried. Her ice-blue eyes had gone wide.
Dulce smiled and reassured her, "It's an expression. He really likes deer, it seems."
Kyoki breathed out - in relief? - before looking at the both of them. "Well I'm glad." She looked at Devon only then. She looked at the translator he had. And Dulce had it too. She had gotten so used to Levana being bilingual she had forgotten other humans weren't. "Does that hurt?" she asked. "Would it be better for me to speak in the human tongue?"
Levana and Adaman looked at one another. "Shit," they both said in the human tongue in unison, because they'd both realised the same thing. On an uncanny wavelength like that, they were.
Levana quirked a smile at Adaman swearing in the human language, before looking at Ta'em and switching to Quixinian. "What will happen to Devon? I don't think he's can manage a trek - the boy was winded coming through here."-d
[9/10/2014 10:20:19 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon coughed and shook his head. "No.." he finally got out before he looked at Kyoki. "On Earth, we don't have live animals anymore.. so.." he was wondering hwo to explain it.. "We.. We use fake meat, it tastes horrible" he told her softly before he took another bite of the deer, he savored it before he swallowed. "Mmm, It's not because it's deer, it's good i give it that" he chuckled softly before he turned back to Kyoki, he had the ear piece in his ear, he was able to understand what she was saying even when she was using her own language. "No, it doesn't hurt, These.." he pointed to the ear bud. "Are made to fit comfortable into our ears" he smiled and then thought about the MP3 player in his bag.. maybe Levana will be angry he brought that.
Ta'em looked at them when they said something in human, before Levana looked at him, he chuckled gently and turned to look at Devon, who was actually having a conversation with his daughter, who seemed to be interested in him as well. "I don't think Kyoki would mind watching him while we're gone" he said, tilting his head slightly to watch them.-d
[9/10/2014 10:32:22 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki peered at the strange contraption, not having a clue how it worked. But she accepted it. Levana had tried explaining, but it didn't make much sense to her. Technology was... weird. But she wanted to practise her English, so she spoke in that. "Would you like drink?" she asked politely to Dulce and Devon.
" 'A'," Dulce corrected her, "'A drink'. Don't forget your nouns."
Kyoki quirked a smile and repeated the question properly to satisfy Dulce.
Levana was very appreciative of the leader, and she thanked Ta'em until Adaman said, "We should place bets on how long it takes before she kills him."
"Adam!"
"You were thinking it too - admit it!" Adaman nudged Levana gently. "He was making you crazy, I could see it in your eyes."
Levana had to concede it was true. But she brushed it off. "I think I just want him to know everything by yesterday. I feel bad putting Kyoki in such a position..."-d
[9/10/2014 10:35:39 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon smiled at Kyoki a little before he looked away, dman she was pretty.., he shook his head a little and looked up when she spoke in english, which Dulce corrected for her. "I think your english is good" he smiled and nodded. "Yes, I would like a drink, thank you" he gave her a polite smile.
Ta'em was watching from afar, He didn't feel Mera come back, so he guessed she was gone, fantastic. "I don't think you are" He said to Levana as he watched. "They seem to be okay" hell even Kyoki smiled a little, he could see it from ehre. -d
[9/10/2014 10:42:23 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Kyoki smiled a touch at the compliment, standing up to go get them a drink.
Dulce was trying to read Levana's lips, and what was happening between her, Adaman and Ta'em without making it too obvious. That was, until someone came out of one of the houses, carrying a little bundle. Dulce smiled and nudged Devon. "Look," she said, gesturing to the woman who came over to Ta'em.
Levana turned as Ikira came to hand little Truman to Ta'em. He was growing. At just four months he seemed as big as a year old. And as intelligent.
"Hello there," Adaman cooed to the child as he was placed in Ta'em's lap.
Levana smiled brightly at the child she had had the honour to name, and was touched when Truman seemed to recognise her, stretching his little arms in her direction. "Aren't you adorable?" she asked, waving at the child and giving him a big grin. Truman squealed with delight and then looked up at his father, smiling, his eyes an exact replica of the leader's, with the small black spot in the left eye.-d
[9/10/2014 10:46:25 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon was glad he was able to get a smile from Kyoki, even if it was only a small one.. he was still happy, he watched her walk off before Dulce nudged him and gestured to a woman. "Who's that?" he asked, noticing she was carrying a child, which was handed to Ta'em.
The leader was all to happy to take his child, he smiled at the baby and rested him on his lap before he took another bite of the soup he placed down infront of him to make room for his child, Mera should be taking care of him.. But she hasn't been really. Ta'em smiled when Levana and Adaman spoke to his son, but he didn't smile at them, he only smiled at Truman, he gently moved a hand to brush his hair from his eyes. "Got to stop growing little one" he chuckled lightly. -d
[9/10/2014 10:57:02 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Dulce tilted her head. "You know," she said, "I have no idea." She gestured around the whole tribe. "There are over four hundred members in this place. Levana knows them like one knows how many fingers and toes they have. I have no clue."
Kyoki came back, armed with two wooden bowls. She followed their gaze to her little brother, and she was dying to go say hello, but she knew it would be rude to the guests. "Who? Ikira? She healer. A healer. She helps Truman grow."
Truman tried to squirm away from his father, but Ta'em had a tight grip. So the child huffed, his tail, which he hadn't learnt to control yet, moving wildly like a powerful garden hose. Eventually he gave up, and bumped his little forehead against his father's chest in defeat.
"Tired out, are you? You wait till you're grown! Spirits pray you get a good warrior to teach you - he or she will tire you out every day."
"Adaman, don't scare the boy."
"He's only one season old - he doesn't scare easily."-d
[9/10/2014 11:00:54 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon looked at the healer as she moved away, before he looked up to Kyoki, thanking her for the drink, he took some and smiled, it was refreashing. "Truman?" he asked, frowning a little, he looked at Dulce. "Isn't that a human name?" he asked her.
Ta'em chuckled as his son tried to get away from him, though he stopped him with every try, even taking a drink, he smiled when the baby gave up, bumping his forehead against his chest, he just stroked his back as he held him. "I think he is anything but tired" he looked down and smiled at his son. -d
[9/10/2014 11:05:25 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | "Yes, it is. Levana got the honour of naming him," Dulce said simply.
Kyoki smiled at her brother, and gave a soft whistle, to see Truman turn around to see her. The baby beamed and waved his little fists at his older sister when she waved at him in turn.
Truman wiggled and squirmed again, wanting to go over to Kyoki. "Oh no no!" Adaman said, ruffling his orange hair. "You have to stay where you are. Safer that way. Can't have you running to your sister."
Levana smiled at the little boy, and asked Ta'em, "May I hold him?"-d
[9/10/2014 11:07:43 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| He looked at Dulce and just said "Ah huh.." he didn't quire understand, but whatever, he took another drink when Kyoki gave a soft whistle. he looked up to see that the baby turned to see her and waved, wow.. not everyday you see a babe that smart.
Ta'em chuckled and had to stop his son from running from his lap, until Levana offered to hold him. "Course" he smiled and picked up his son and handed him over to Levana. "See if you can keep up with him" he chuckled -d
[9/10/2014 11:12:21 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | The rest of the tribe were beginning to get ready for the day ahead. And Devon would be thrown into the deep end. He had been awake all the human day and now would be awake all night. He had to get used to this schedule. "Come," Kyoki told him, "We will see what we do today."
Dulce stretched, more than ready to sleep. "Meanwhile, I'm going to collapse," she said. She had no formal duties in the tribe after all, so Kyoki directed her to a house she could fall asleep in.
Levana took the little child, and there was something about her that Truman was comforted with. He relaxed. Levana gasped and looked at Adaman and Ta'em, who were both smiling, until Truman bolted upright once more, whacking Levana across the breast with his whiplike tail and trying to escape once more.
"Ouch!" Levana exclaimed, feeling her skin get scraped by the sharp end of his tail, but it wasn't bad. She kissed the top of the baby's head. "You are just so troublesome. And I think you got it from your father," she teased both the child and the leader.-d
[9/10/2014 11:16:46 PM] Andrew Daley: Devon & Ta'em| Devon looked at Kyoki and nodded, he was tired, but not sure enough to go to sleep, even more if Kyoki was going to stay around him. "You're going to sleep?" he asked Dulce.. lucky bitch, he finished in his head before he walked off with kyoki.
Ta'em smiled at Levana as the child seemed to relax, he couldn't help but chuckle when he bolted upright and smacked her, he had to cover his mouth. "Well that was funny" he chuckled before she kissed the babes head, saying that Truman was just as much trouble as he was. -d
[9/10/2014 11:20:51 PM] Keelee Hadland: Levana & the others | Dulce winked at him and walked off. She would sleep, and in the human morning, when it was safe, walk home. "Have fun, kid."
Kyoki walked over to her father, uncle, Levana and Truman, smiling at the latter. She looked at Ta'em and asked, "Da, what's the plan?" She didn't know she'd be looking after Devon. Full time.
Levana quieted Truman by giving him her finger to gnaw on, seeing as he had no teeth, and looked to Ta'em to see what he would say.-d