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- ( ♕ ) x ❝ EQUINOX! ── ─
( alias: equinox/quinn. ) xx • xx ( sex: fem. ) xx • xx ( status: chief/valens. ) xx • xx ( eyes follow: tbd. ) xx • xx ( tags: solstice, open. )
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬- indentation The warm, humid summer evening clung to the air, causing Equinox's marrow to stir in discomfort at the heat. The evening and approaching nightfall was significantly cooler than daytime, however, was not adequate enough to provide comfort to the female. A small huff of annoyance escaped her maw, tongue slipping over her lips swiftly. Eyes grazing the vibrant sky, she watched the stars begin to illuminate the sky, painted against the sunglow sky. Shades of magenta swirled against hues of lavender. Her pelt pricked in anticipation at the coming of nightfall. The constellations provided solace and satisfaction to the female, feeling herself relax involuntarily at the thought of them. Instinctively tracing the constellations in her mind, she was left with the taste of bittersweet comfort. A temporary serenity. Nostrils tensing, she exhaled the thick summer air in attempts to quell the anxiety bubbling at the very surface of her stomach; it was a chaos that threatened to spill, havoc dancing at her fingertips. With the anxiety was excitement, a lighthearted joy akin to the infectious energy a pup radiated. It was on rare occasion that Valens travelled West towards the direction of Verso territory, in which the two allies would reconcile and share words. While the two were on good terms, the need to feel territorial was a primitive instinct. She would soon see her dear friend, Solstice. Instinctively, her attention shifted to her pack, gathered behind her. She stood alone in front of the mass of wolves, ready to lead the way. Her heart swelling with pride, the ghost of a smile flickered across her features. How far they've come, unified against the odds. She hoped her pack was ready for the trek ahead of them, the journey would be long. A sharp bark emitting from her ivory canines, she signalled to her pack that they would be leaving.
indentation Teeth sinking into the nape of a modest-sized rabbit, she gingerly lifted the carcass. A gift. Today was a day to celebrate the unity of the two packs and explore the more mountainous side of Valeo which Verso called home. Paws lightly brushing against the dry grass, she began her ascent up the slopes. Like most Valens wolves, she was agile and swift, her paws leaving the most minuscule of sounds when the lifted off the ground. Ears swivelling, they twitched instinctively to pick up nearby sounds. The route was one familiar to the mottled female, having walked this path many times before. Striding with an air of confidence, her eyes quickly adjusted to the falling darkness due to her adaptions. Hoisting her body up the rough terrain, her muscles strained with effort. A dull pain built up in her core, but she dismissed it quickly. Grunting in discomfort, she pushed through the pain, eyes narrowing into slits at the effort. Making her way towards the more mountainous territory with her pack, she fell into a rhythm, panting lightly at the exertion. Because of her short and small stature, it was an effort making her way towards Verso territory, unable to comprehend what Solstice saw in residing his pack by the mountainside. Then again, Verso wolves were built for strength and were well adapted to the landscape crafted in the earth, passing by landmarks eroded away from the weather. An hour after the beginning of their ascent, they were met with the beginnings of the scent markers that lined Verso territory. Walking forward with mild trepidation, she lowered her head as a sign of submission. The last thing they needed was to be mistaken as a threat, especially after the straining journey there. Swaying her tails, Quinn's glare soon fell upon the unfamiliar faces of Sol's packmates, taking the time to linger on each of them quickly. Flicking her ears as a form of respect and acknowledgement, her eyes picked out Solstice from the crowd of wolves resting along the territory. Locking eyes with him, she nodded her head slightly, grinning at the sight of him.
indentation Turning to her pack, she motioned for them to disperse and share tongues with their allies. By themselves, they were two tight-knit groups. Bonding with each other was important, especially if they wanted to maintain the peace lingering between the two packs. They had enough to face already than revolt against each other; if they shared the same core values, in the end, everything would work out as long as they invested trust in each other. Making her way briskly over to her fellow Chief with a renewed vigour, her paw pads brushed softly against the thin blades of golden grass. Dipping her head in greeting, she dropped the rabbit as his paws carefully. "Aren't you a sight for sore eyes," she joked, her tone light and teasing. "A gift," she stated bluntly, settling down next to him underneath the shade of a small tree that grew along the craggy terrain. Shedding any defensive stoicism or formalities, she visibly relaxed, earning some well-deserved rest after the journey. While they both had to maintain certain levels of professionalism, she found it easy to be comfortable around Solstice despite the fact that he was, indeed uptight at times. They were close despite their differing personalities. Drawing her tails close to her body, she stared down at the two packs interacting with each other. Night was beginning to fall.
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