Become the sort of person he wants to be.

He's not sure what that means. He's been quiet, more reclusive than usual, contemplating what the hell he possibly wants. At one time he wanted to speak for the pack. At one point he wanted to be an oracle. Is he still worthy of either? The fur has mostly grown over the scars, leaving only the faintest traces of the fire's wrath. He had been told by the Ace of Spades that he could leave, and for a moment tangled in his arms, he thought he should.

But he didn't. Sreda came and he went back with her.

And now he's adrift. Purpose is such a fleeting, horrendous thing. Is he meant to have it? Or is he simply a cosmic accident like the Ace of Spades suggested? He's not sure.

He wanders the brim, a place that hadn't been here in the times of his youth. The world had shifted. Perhaps he had shifted, too, and his purpose has disappeared. Maybe that's why the demons have won. Sighing, he stops to pat his paw three times on an overturned log. Then he circles three times. His world calms a bit. He plops down, then notices the scent of another.

He's being watched. For how long? He's so in his head... And it could be someone with ill intent, someone here to rip his throat out--

Or just a wanderer. Sense tells him to calm down.

Skill 0/5: Text

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She had indeed been watching him, relaxing under the shadow of a small rock formation that jutted up out of the ground. It wasn't a lot, but it was enough to keep her dry. She could have easily gone to find a cave or a den to settle into, but she enjoyed the heat of the sun that filtered through the rain, creating a beautiful setting that she so desperately wanted to stay in, even if the thought of getting wet wasn't really in her list of priorities right now.

That had been when the form of another had caught her attention and she watched him, clearly not seeing her and she made no move to reveal herself yet, not until she saw him look around for her. Finally she would chuckle softly, drawing attention to herself as she cocked her head to the side, her front paws crossed over one another. So far into your own thoughts? She teased slightly, raising an eyebrow with a soft chuckle. Tell me, what was so on your mind that you would risk a predator getting so close? She was curious, wondering what he had been thinking about, what was so interesting to him that he would risk his safety so easily.

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She doesn't seem harmless, of course, but he doesn't flinch in fear from her. She could be after his blood. He can't rule that out. That being said, the truly murderous don't threaten. They beat. They bite. They take. And she's giving him words instead of fangs, so he gives her a mournful gaze and smiles a little wryly.

"A predator? I don't think I taste very good." The edges of his mouths twitch. "And I'd reckon you feel the same, since you had more than a chance to kill me." The scar along his back is a burn, not a battle scar. He knows the very basics of fighting, but more than that? Nothing. Hardly anything.

And yet, he is not afraid. If death is on his heels, he welcomes it.

"I won't get too deep into it," he continues. "Had a chance to leave my family and start a new life with a man that saved me from a fire. I chose my family. I'm wondering if it's the right choice, is all." His smile falters a bit. "Just the usual 'don't know what I'm looking for' crap. I won't bore you with all of it."

Skill 1/5: escort

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She raised an eyebrow at his words and chuckled softly, shrugging as she crossed her paws over one another, watching him closely. I'm not usually interested in eating cute boys, though I'm sure some people like that. The complement was simple, but it was there just as quickly as she brushed it off and spoke of the other topic he brought up.

Sticking with your family isn't a bad thing, well of course unless you hate your family. She shrugged as she finally stretched herself out, standing up and walking closer to him. What did this savior offer you that you couldn't have gotten from your family? Because I doubt there's anything that would be good enough to rethink such a choice. She came to a stop a few feet away, settling down to sit in front of him comfortably.

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Dimitri gives her a glance. She is attractive, though perhaps a bit older than him. Honestly, that doesn't put him off as much as it should. He's beyond caring at this point; love is free, sex is easy. "I actually don't mind being bitten." The words are out of his mouth, crude as they are. This is the sort of thing that's gotten him in trouble the past few times. But he doesn't care. Frankly, he wants to explore. The grin that crosses his face is sly, as he leans slightly towards her.

"I think it's mostly that I feel... stuck." He straightens back up, finding this woman easy to talk to. "I don't hate my family. But I guess I just wanted to see the world, and he would have been with me." He shrugs. "I didn't love him. We had sex, but I didn't love him. I could probably find someone else easy, especially if it's just for sex. But you know, I don't know what sort of person I even want to be. Maybe traveling will help me find myself."

Skill 2/5: escort

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She moved closer, aiming to nuzzle her body up against his side, a bold move but she didn't care, she had the confidence to pull it off of course. And she wasn't one to be heartbroken if he pulled away. Well I can offer a plan that would tick every one of those boxes for you. She cocked her head to the side for a moment, aiming to walk around his back for a moment before coming up on his other side, her body still against his if he didn't pull away.

My pack got recently disbanded and I've been looking for a traveling companion... among other things of course. She smirked softly, flicking her tail gently back and forth behind her, purposely trying to brush it against his back leg. What do you say? Join me on an adventure to satiate both of us? And whenever you feel like you want to go back to your family, then no hard feelings, we're free to go our separate ways.

She never had any intention of forcing him with her against his will, that wasn't something she enjoyed, she wanted someone who wanted her attention and her body just as much as she wanted theirs.

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It's a tempting offer. He doesn't know her all that well, though, and he can't just leave her.

"How about this," he starts. "Stay in the area until the snows melt. We can get to know each other. And in the spring..." He shrugs. "In the spring, if you're still here, I'll leave with you." He offers her a thin smile. "You don't even have to stay in the Respite, but I can put a good word in to my mother if you'd rather have the safety of a pack through these hard winter months."

Her proximity is appreciated, and he's fond of it, but. "I don't even know your name yet." His tail brushes against hers. "I can't simply run off with a woman I don't know. But a woman I do know..." He offers a half-smile. "I'm Dimitri, by the way."

Skill 3/5: expert escort

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She seemed to think about his offer for a moment, humming softly before nodding slowly. Understandable. She found his words intriguing though what really caught her attention was the talk of a pack, and though she had little trusts for packs lately, the idea of not spending the winter alone and cold was certainly eye catching. Dimitri. She nodded as she took in his name. I'm Misoka. Your offer is nice, I think I'll take you up on it.

She smirked slightly and aimed to bump her nose into the side of his neck for a moment. Care to show me around, since I know little of the lands further from here?

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