(Hisil) Tieing the Cord (Aegis)

**DrDog** · Feb 23rd, 2015 09:00 PM

The bird looks down at the pack with a look of mild interest, but the haughtiness that pours off of him would drown a small horse.

A small dog spirit, no bigger than a puppy bursts forth from behind one of the many identical lifeless hedgerows.

It stops between the pack and the bird, growling, its hackles raised.
<<Chuck of the Aegis of Zathu, You are in the presence of my master. I am Fierce Defender, and I will speak to you. Why have you come to the Dead Garden in search of an Ularath?>> The small dog has a large bark apparently.

Chuck

Allison

Jacqueline

**Teeramus** · Feb 23rd, 2015 10:14 PM

Chuck knew that some Uratha tried to circumvent their oath or work around it as much as possible, seeing it as a restriction. Chuck was not one of those Uratha.

He looked briefly at the tiny dog spirit as it spoke but looked back to the bird on the pole, the spirit that seemed to somewhat encapsulate the essence of what they sought. He had no doubt that Allison and Aryana would step up if the dog decided to match its bite to its bark, but though Allison was his Beta, what he had in mind was not for her. He considered Jacqueline but, having more experience with his friend, decided Simon would be up to the task. Hopefully he would come to know Jacqueline more as they worked together to know where her strengths lay.

He turned his head to where his friend stood. <<Simon. Will you speak with this envoy?>> he requested.

Will

Feb 24th, 2015 10:19 AM

Simon nodded as chuck addressed him, he could have seen this one coming from a mile away with chuck pride and adherence to the tribal ban. He shifted to dalu to better speak the words of the first tongue. Stepping to the front of the pack.

He just hoped that when fierce defender showed his teeth the rest of the pack was quick enough to make sure he didn't end up minced meat. Small didn't mean weak. The spirit had introduced itself and demanded why they came here. Pay each spirit in kind.

<<I am simon. I speak for my alpha.>> He said as he looked at the small dog spirit. <<We came to this place because it looked it had the kind of spirits that we wanted to be our ularath.>> Simon answered fierce defender's question. If the spirit had any brains it would be able to figure what they were seaking. Gardens were peaceful and orderly. So it wasn't to much of a stretch that the master of the place would be the same. <<What is your master called fierce defender.>>

**Cabochard** · Feb 24th, 2015 02:19 PM

Aryana paces in the back, keeping an eye on Fierce Defender. He was certainly an aggressive spirit, from the way he acted, but she wasn't willing to risk their negotiations by changing into Urshul. She itched to, however. Fierce Defender spooked her, and she was sure he was strong, despite his small stature. Otherwise why would a spirit as proud as the bird keep him around as a bodyguard?

Feb 24th, 2015 02:51 PM

The bird spirit was a slight mystery, for certain. It seemed to possess qualities of both a living bird of prey and various types of jets, especially since the name Harrier was the same as a popular jet plane. Even the circlet looked a little bit like the ring of metal just before the nose of the jet, but that could just be conjecture. With the rapt interest of a pseudoscientist, Jacqueline kept her eye on the new little pup with a mighty voice calling itself Fierce Defender. She made sure not to doubt the ability of small packages, but wondered whether Fierce Defender was a byproduct of the environment. The Dead Gardens seemed more bereft of spiritual impact than other places of the Hisil, so would its guardian also possess a less-than-imposing stature? Was this merely a reflection of an adage older than time? Not to mention the little puppy looked adorable and Jackie would give a fair bit to be able to make a nice portrait of it, especially if she could learn more about the little guardian... Heh... little guardian, what an apt metaphor.

4 Successes to Fathom Fierce Defender

With a single comment by her Alpha, Jacqueline's stomach dropped out and left her feeling a dismal misery. She had tried to convince the pack of her aptitude at dealing with spirits, her skill at communication and persuasion through the sometimes strange logic of the Hisil, but from that simple command, it was evident that her skills were not going to be utilized. The feeling of worthlessness enveloped her and filled her with a mixed sense of meloncholy and simple rage. With hackles rising, her paws scratched at the sterile ground, impotently working out her fury. It was a better alternative than leaping at someone with tooth and claw, especially since no one actually looked inimical. It was easy to hold back fury when you couldn't do much to act on it anyway.

**DrDog** · Feb 24th, 2015 06:24 PM

<<My master guards his name, for he is a spirit of power. He will not reveal it save if your whole pack does, for one name to be used among 5 does not compare to one name used among 2.>>
The spirit growls in reply, nationality a stiff dog posture, ready to pounce on Simon.

Jacqueline

Feb 24th, 2015 06:36 PM

Allison's hackles rise as the puppy spirit shows up, and she has to suppress the instinct to bare teeth. This is his domain, or at least under his protection. This is not the time nor the place to get aggressive or provide a show of force. Let Simon deal with the negotiations, but be ready to pounce when necessary.

Simon? Aren't Jacqui and Chuck supposed to be the silver-tongued ones? Gah. Focus.

Allison keeps her eyes on Fierce Defender, doing her best to get a read on him. Unfortunately, try as she might, she is unable to size him up properly. Something about this place is throwing her off.

Warrior's Eye Failure

**Cabochard** · Feb 24th, 2015 06:40 PM

Aryana gazed at the little dog. She always forgot that Mother Luna had gifted her with the ability to size up an opponent. She pushed a little at her connection with the Spirits, allowing Mother Luna to guide her eyes towards any weaknesses in her opponent.

1 suxx Warrior's Eye

While she mulled over the information, however, she didn't avoid answering his question. After all, they were trying to negotiate here. "I am known as Aryana."

Feb 24th, 2015 06:49 PM

Allison realizes that she had been asked for her name, once Aryana speaks hers. Not wishing to feel rude, Allison shifts, slowly, into her Dalu form. From here, it is easier to speak, and she is prepared for combat should Fierce Defender or his master decide to make their attack. In order to remain civil, though, and not to appear a threat, she remains kneeling, one fist touching the ground. <<"I am called Allison.">> Even after she finishes speaking, she remains in Dalu. Just in case.

**Teeramus** · Feb 24th, 2015 07:24 PM

Chuck took a few seconds to appraise the small dog spirit while the others spoke. Finally, he turned to Jacqueline as the last one to give her name and noticed her fidgeting with an aggresiveness he hadn't seen, even when she was espousing the use of firearms in combat.

Why did I think to protect her from this puppy? It seems she can be aggressive when circumstances warrant.

<<Give your name and join the talk.>> he offered with a tilt of his head towards Fierce Defender and what passed for a Dalu smile.

rolls

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2015-02-24 14:43:09		Jacqueline Navarre rolls 8 to Deduce more about Fierce Defender. (Int+Occult+Specialty) (10 Again)		10, 9, 5, 4, 1, 5, 8, 10, 5, 3		4 successes

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2015-02-24 18:34:44		Allison Hunt rolls 4 to Wits + PU - Warrior's Eye (10 Again)		5, 7, 5, 1		failure

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2015-02-24 18:38:24		Aryana Whitaker rolls 5 to Warrior's Eye (10 Again)		2, 2, 5, 9, 5		1 success

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2015-02-24 19:07:03		Chuck rolls 4 to Something wrong Jacki? (Wits+Emp) (10 Again)		5, 2, 1, 9		1 success

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2015-02-24 19:08:03		Chuck rolls 7 to Appraise FD (int+occ+spec) (10 Again)		7, 6, 10, 8, 10, 8, 6, 9, 4		5 successes

(Hisil) Tieing the Cord (Aegis)

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