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The sun had set, and darkness had fallen upon the celebration. Somehow though everything was still alive, and it was like music floated over the gathering of wolves as they conversed and drank themselves merry amongst each other.

Ivandri though was not merry. No she was actually feeling very wary and uneasy here. It was the ever looming presence of Te Kā and those ever watchful eyes that gazed hungrily across her body.

She didn't know why he had picked her but there she was. Picked and afraid as she sat alone and shook in her boots amongst strangers and packmates alike.

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It was all disorienting. What had brought him here? The long hours spent meandering aimlessly was but a distant memory. Now, he sat a few strides away from a rambunctious festival of an occasion he did not understand.

A man of honor, Kairyū resided as a living statue on the outskirts of the party. He had been blessed with an invitation to such an occasion, and to refuse would be unsavory—at least, in his eyes. Even more abhorrent however were the barbaric activities at play—he saw plenty of flirtatious exchanges, ones with ended with pairs sneaking away with an asinine attempt at subtlety. He knew what ensued when inebriated wolves intertwined themselves and left for solitude. He did not want to think about it.

Jaded eyes befell what seemed to be the most rowdy bunch of all—and the docile form of a woman who seemed much out of place. Wary eyes were alert, her posture seemed anything but disconcerted. Kairyū felt the innate impulse to approach her and lead her away from the fray—but simultaneously, it was none of his business.

Conflicted eyes remained gazing over her slender frame until eventually, he raised his head back up to the distance with an austere mien present in his stature.

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Kairyū

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As she sat alone amongst the fray of party-goers she noticed a man nearby who seemed to be gazing upon her frame with interest. Innocent and wary she stared back at him and felt the rest of the world fall away and she gazed upon him herself.

He was a large man, much larger than herself, and had the most captivating of blue-grey eyes... Tilting her head to the side slowly Ivan innocently blinked her optics as she perred over him. She took her tail and gently thumped it against the ground in invitation as she smiled warmly at him...

The chill of the night came over her briefly and she felt a small shiver run through her body, huffing a bit in the chilly air as she stared back at the handsome man.

She surely hoped this man would be much more kind than Te Kā...

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Kairyū was idle for a few moments before he caught sight of her gaze now on him. An inviting smile, with a small wag of her tail. He dipped her head and rose onto her limbs, slowly descending from the crevasse and approaching to greet her.

You don't appear the most comfortable, here. His voice was a deep drawl. He placed himself back down on the ground and coiled his tail over his limbs. May I ask what is the matter? Ever chivalrous, he did his best to avoid prying into any business that he had no right to butt into. However, he was a sentinel at heart—he would be damned to hell before he would leave the vulnerable to suffer.

He turned towards the rowdy bunch—he didn't know who they were affiliated with, but he could only assume that they were all banded together. Kairyū's visage twisted into a grimace, finding it difficult to tolerate such such lack of civil mannerisms.

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Kairyū

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She watched him come down from the peaks slowly, ever so gracefully, and she smiled as she compared him to a river. He approached her with a dip of his head, speaking in a deep drawl that floated through her audits slowly, a melody that was a welcome difference to Te Kā... The man mentioned that she didn't look comfortable here and questioned what was the matter... She shifted her eyes over to Te Ka, who seemed to be getting friendly with their leader and perhaps a local and she turned her attention back towards the man in front of her.

Oh.. Uhmm.. Nothing I just... I'm not used to loud crowds I guess... She smiled warmly, her eyes closing with the motion of her lips, a small tilt of her head accompanied the smile and she tapped the tip of her tail against the ground behind her. Unsure of how else to continue with the man she just opened her eyes slowly and introduced herself. I'm Ivandri.. I... I'm From the... The Saint's... She added her pack towards the end, her tone dipping down with a bit of disdain for the group, wondering if it would mean anything to him at all.

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The sentinel's lips pursed, but he made no further comment. I understand. He rumbled, turning his head back away from the barbarians and towards the slender-bodied dame before him, heeding her introduction with attentive ears.

In response, the noble sire dipped his head. My name is Kaiyū, he responded, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Kai let a short silence elapse before he spoke again. The Saints, he parroted, are they the... he trailed off, attempting to find an appropriate word, ...obstreperous fellows over there? He turned to the group yet again. A band of rambling wolves, many with towering frames and massive bodies built on muscle. A typical pack of tyrannical freaks, from what he could observe.

He turned back to her yet again, taking one last observation of her demeanor. That group would be just about the last people he would expect her to be here with.

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Kairyū

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She dipped her head in response to his own introduction and smiled a little, tapping the tip of her tail against the ground with her words. Nice to meet you Kaiyū... Before a roar ran over the crowed nearby and she winced at the sound, turning her head quickly towards the bunch to search for Te ka for a moment before she relaxed with a sigh, as if she had been holding her breath. There was a silence for a moment between them than caused her to turn her gaze away for a moment, as if searching for something in the distance, and turing her head back with his words on her pack...

...obstreperous fellows over there? He questioned, indicating the group that was being quite boisterous and rowdy nearby. She nodded with a ehavy frown upon her thin pressed onyx lips, her voice dripping with disdain and disgust, Yes... them... She trailed off with another heavy sigh, this time one brought from exasperation of the words coming from her mouth, She pulled herself upright and tall before another silence befell them.

Oh jeeze what questions would come now...?

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Skill: Guardian [1/5]

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The sire's lips pursed, silvern eyes narrowing towards the riotous pack. How intriguing, he noted, ...I will admit, my lady. They do not seem the type I see as 'pleasant' to be affiliated with. Rather far from... saint-like. Kairyū found great importance in remaining polite. Yet, this... would probably be considered extremely courteous to that lot.

He cleared his throat and turned back to the warm-coated dame before him. I will not question your reasons to remain with them. He reassured. That was, frankly, none of his business—and the last thing he wanted was to be a prying outsider.

Yet... the uncertainty and disquietude in her visage was undeniable. If you are in danger, tell me. I will not interfere unless you wish for me to do so, he paused, his eyes flickering to the Saints yet again, however, I will not stand by and ignore a woman in danger.

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Kairyū

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He mentioned they seemed far from Saint-like and she giggled a little, finding humor in his comment, he cleared his throat and said he wouldn't question her affiliation with them and she sighed, relaxing a little bit... But then... Then he starting saying things that might get her in trouble...

If you are in danger, tell me. I will not interfere unless you wish for me to do so, however, I will not stand by and ignore a woman in danger... He said... And Ivandri whipped her head to look at the rowdy bunch that jeered loudly to cover up his words... Thank god...

Biting her lips she slowly turned her head back to the larger man and shook her head. I... I am fine... She lied, hoping that would be enough for him, but the dip on her fine might have indicated otherwise...

She held her breath, waiting for Kairyu to say something, anything, because this pregnant pause was killing her anxiety...

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A low rumble rang against the large sire's throat. He would not take action that would make the woman uncomfortable. It was not his duty to pry into the business of others. Very well, he agreed, I will not interfere where it is not my place to do so. The tall man dipped his head.

Silver eyes narrowed towards the Saints—his eyes took note of their mannerisms, their appearances... Ivandri didn't appear to be the only one who was meek and afraid among them.

...the thought was revolting as much as it was infuriating. Kairyū saw it as his god-given duty to protect those in need, and yet, he was rendered powerless.

A soft sigh left his nostrils before the noble turned back towards the younger woman. I find nightfall more pleasant in solitude, he changed to subject, his head turning to face the setting westward sun, I'll take a walk, way from the chaos. Would you like to join me? He rose, ignoring the tender ache in his hocks. The cold did nothing to help his old bones.