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Post by Admin on Jul 24, 2023 2:54:41 GMT
The blackness engulfs Dirk as he leaps forward. His paws feel nothing. His claws snag nothing.
The world is various shades of black and charcoal: ground, sky, and cliffs. Also red. The ground is covered in blood. Dirk is covered in blood. All about him are the shredded, gouged bodies of the people who lived in this place.
A slow clap sounds from the cliffs above.
"Well done, cuz. Well done. That will teach the locals not to hunt rock-cat. Well, maybe they won't learn anything any longer."
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Post by Dirk on Jul 24, 2023 4:36:51 GMT
Dirk looks up and around for his "cousin". He shakes his head to clear his mind. Dirk can't speak a response right now.
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Post by Admin on Jul 25, 2023 6:09:19 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/B2bQq2K/brand3~png This is an odd place. There is no sun in the black sky, no fire, no source of light, yet he still can see his surroundings. He also sees, standing at the top of the cliff, about 15 meters up, his uncle Brand, crouched, toes hanging over the edge, and still making the slow claps. "That's right. Slow, cuz, take things slow. You will need some time to regain your strength. If you're hungry, there's a meal spread all about you. Drink too. Nothing else available for many a mile."
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Post by Dirk on Jul 25, 2023 7:10:55 GMT
Dirk tries to climb up to Brand and does his best to head butt him and not in a friendly kitten fashion. He sits in front of him growling.
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Post by Admin on Jul 28, 2023 5:13:47 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/B2bQq2K/brand3~png Brand is correct - Dirk doesn't have the strength to climb the cliff. He also senses injuries on his body, unnoticed until he started to move. A great fatigue is upon him, similar to how he has felt in the past when shapeshifting too much too fast. Brand tsks-tsks Dirk's attempt to climb. "My sister has it right when she says you all are too stubborn to take good advice. Don't you know how much better everything would be if you all followed your betters' instructions?"
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Post by Dirk on Jul 28, 2023 8:41:39 GMT
Dirk snorts at the mention of Fiona and curls up to rest and heal. Brand's comments get an angry twitch of the tail and very loud growls for as long as Dirk can stay awake.
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Post by Dirk on Jul 31, 2023 13:36:32 GMT
Dirk rests quietly until he feels healed up.
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Post by Admin on Aug 4, 2023 7:30:21 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/B2bQq2K/brand3~png OOC: How does he know Brand is referring to Fiona? There are many other sisters, all of whom are also snobs! Dirk can rest, but he won't heal without food. As Brand said, there is plenty of meat around. Assuming Dirk wants to eat the dead people. "Eat up! Animals only hunt for food; people kill for sport," Brand calls down to him.
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Post by Dirk on Aug 4, 2023 10:14:15 GMT
Dirk growls and starts to eat. He eats just enough to heal up. When he gets strong enough to move he climbs up to Brand and nips at Brand's heels like a herding dog.
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Post by Admin on Aug 8, 2023 21:44:24 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/B2bQq2K/brand3~png Dirk eats the dead people. Raw. Brand giggles as he does so. "More animal than man, I see. They say once you get a taste for man-flesh you can never go back to animal, strange that, yes?
"Tell me, are you a cat who becomes a man or a man who turns into a cat? A dangerous talent. A friend of mine once turned into a weevil, and we could never convince him to change back. He may have lost his reason and developed the faculties of an insect."Being full is good, but he still needs rest. Brand is in the same spot when Dirk awakes. "Feeling better? Now we may begin."On top of the cliff, Brand deftly sidesteps Dirk's attempts to bite him. "Down, boy! This display is most unbecoming of you."
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Post by Dirk on Aug 8, 2023 23:23:50 GMT
Dirk turns his head and gives Brand the WTF I am not a dog look and a twitch of his tail. The "are you a man who turns into a cat?" question gets a nod as Dirk ignores the rest of the implications.
Dirk sits at Brand's feet licking his paw and cleaning his face.
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Post by Admin on Aug 13, 2023 0:59:12 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/B2bQq2K/brand3~png Brand turns aside as Dirk begins to lick. He does not wish to observe certain acts of feline self-hygiene. "Finished? Then follow, my silent friend, and protect me from any of the locals who cross our path."
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Post by Dirk on Aug 13, 2023 1:16:35 GMT
Dirk prances along with Brand. A perfectly deadly companion. Brand may be missing the glare that Dirk gives his uncle every now and then.
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Post by Admin on Aug 14, 2023 3:55:46 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/B2bQq2K/brand3~png Brand walks on. The world is nothing but black and charcoal-colored rock. The ground rises and dips slightly, a rare gully forces them to change their course. No vegetation or other signs of life. They could be walking in circles and they would never know, since there are no features to orient by. There is a slight movement ahead. Brand crouches beside Dirk and puts a finger to his mouth. "Shh. Rock-cat up there. Very dangerous. Go kill it before it kills us."
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Post by Dirk on Aug 14, 2023 16:38:35 GMT
Dirk goes to sneak up on the cat keeping a careful stealthy eye on Brand as well as looking to kill the threat.
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