Noviliox - 1x1 [Scoinwolf, Onelyrics pets]

[Scoinwolf]

"I have a cute puppy face." Hastar leaned in close, dipping his head to murmur in Lyric's ear quite triumphantly as he ambled along next to her, adjusting his step to demonstrate a meekness and nervousness his voice most certainly did not contain. "I also have a point." He repeated, mimicking both Cylex's voice and words. The savage dao dropped back a little from her after that, keeping his head bowed and strange eyes focused on Scoin's dangling form. His words had been for her alone, his attention focused singularly on Scoin. The large grey canine was obviously up to something and it involved the sandy dao. Lyric was an unexpected addition, the presence of this large group even more so. Though there was tension in this group. They did not work as one unit, the angry medic and his gentle assistant clearly from a different faction. Hastar could use that to his advantage, this split. And he intended to.

Bella looked Dark Blaze directly in the eyes, all mischief and teasing. "I certainly miss my friend Karii, and I'm sure Sheik is wondering what happened." She spoke the two names in a way that was clear that they were intended to be swapped, implying that Blaze was eager to get back to Sheik. While Blaze was likely referring to how Sheik had been the one involved with sending off the patrol Bella clearly thought that he'd just had Sheik on his mind.
"I'll keep an eye on the sandy one." Bella announced, not remembering what 'the sandy one's' name was.The pup bounded along ahead to walk by Pyre and the thoroughly embarrassed Scoin, who was less than fond about being carried like a pup. Especially with how Pyre's large size highlighted his shortness, something the dao obsessed over more than his actual wound. Bella didn't greet Pyre as she came up alongside him with any words, just walking by him. Well, it was more of a trot given how much longer the canine's legs were than hers. She wouldn't normally leave Roman but she highly doubted that Pyre would move fast while carrying an injured dao, especially as jostling Scoin would do more harm than good. "Karii's right, you are a mountain." She declared.

Roman bristled as Pyre took over carrying Scoin, the medic would have much rather the injured dao stay by his side. But Bella moved up to walk by the two of them, and while this also made him uneasy, he didn't make a comment on it. Instead he allowed himself to turn and look at Dark Blaze as the canine came to travel alongside him, blinking once at the question. "Wouldn't you rather Tyr do that?" He asked, bitter sarcasm adding a bite to his words that did not entirely cover the hurt behind the statement. Roman's gaze briefly dipped to something far away, mind being flung back to an event in his past that had a shudder ripple along his spine.
He shook himself with vigor, fluffing out his fur and pretending to shake off any lingering drops of water from when Hastar had flung himself over. He wasn't sure if Blaze had caught his lapse, wasn't sure he wanted to know. Hopefully the shake had hidden his jolt of despair but he wasn't sure he had caught himself quick enough.
He would not apologize outright for the snap but did soften the cut to his words when he continued. "How much experience are you looking for? What would you like to get out of this?" He blinked again, but with none of the affront conveyed in the prior one. He wondered if this pack even had any medics, or if any of them knew anything more than what Cylex had demonstrated with his special herb. Roman was yet suspicious of that herb, wanting to get a closer understanding of it before he applied it to any of his own bandmates. It was a curious thing, one that he planned on looking into. But that was something for later. If Blaze was interested in learning from him he had no issue with teaching the warrior.

[ThousandSounds]

Irritated she walked with the band, and out of all people she was put with him? WITH HIM?? Just as she thought it couldn't possibly be worse he started talking. And her ears couldn't believe the nerve. He was mocking her! She had let a lot of bullies stomp her over as a pup but she will no longer stand down as the victim. The moment he mimicked the canine that took off running she snarled as she lunged for hia face "I'll shoa you who has a point!!"shoving him down she bit the top of his muzzles, and puahing him down with all her body might.

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Pyre chuckled at the pups comments to his packmate. And then slightly smiled at Bella's upmention of Karii's nickname for him "Thank you." He replied. "I'd offer a ride on my shoulders but you'll have to ask your dad first." He added not sure if he was serious or not.

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DBlaze shot back "Break it up!" He barked and nodded to Degs as he split them, pulling Lyric off of Haster he sent her to walk woth Brian while Degato was instructed to walk with Hastar. Degs nodded and lef the dao get up before he co tinued to step into his walk cycle again. Blaze then joined back to Roman with a sigh "Sorry, Pyre and I'll figure them out later.." he excused himself. "As for Tyr. Naah He already has enough on his plate. Plus I I approached you first didn't I?" He smiled sweetly and friendly. He listened to Roman, and then hummed in thought to recollect "Well I only know our first aid as our professional medics are with the pack or some call it a tribe I guess. But I would like to expand and learn everything you can and are willing to teach me." He answered to the best of his abilities "as helpful as our first aid is, it would still be best to have more experience. And what I hope to get out of this, Anything I can and if possible a friend" he smiled sweetly again. "For now let's see where it goes hm?"

[Scoinwolf]

Hastar yelped, buckling under her weight, making no move to defend himself as she bit down on his muzzle. Clearly he’d struck a nerve, as intended. Poor Lyric was collateral damage, he almost considered telling her it was nothing personal except, well, it was. Unfortunately for her, she’d gotten involved with Scoin.
And he most certainly had plans for that particular dao.
Hastar shied away from Degato after the canine rushed over to break up the fight, keeping his head low, not saying a word. He offered nothing, asked for nothing in return. Hastar was testing the waters, seeing the dynamic among the pack. He wasn’t sure how this would affect his plans, this detour, but he might as well make the most of it.

“Dad looks like he’s busy with his new best friend.” Bella rolled her eyes with a sniff. “Besides, I like running!” She added genuinely. Bella enjoyed physical activity and had a lot of puppy energy. She knew they’d be traveling most of the day but also knew that when she got tired Roman would carry her.

Dark Blaze was smiling at him. Roman blushed, unsure how to react to that, thoroughly thrown off guard with the warm expression. “Um. Yeah. We’ll see where it goes.” He responded awkwardly as Blaze sent him for yet another curve with the answer he gave. A friend? Roman had been asking about how far into the field Blaze had wanted to go, and the orange fluff ball had gone and went like .. that. He didn’t know how to react to how that made him feel. Wasn’t even sure how it made him feel. “It certainly doesn’t hurt to have someone with more medical experience on your team.” He agreed, clearing his throat gruffly. “I don’t know how long we’ll be traveling together, but I’ll instruct you as best I can in the time we have.”

[ThousandSounds]

Brian looked over shoulder behind pyre to see Degs in his sight, as his ears slightly folded back a little in nervousness, he turned ot the female and asked "Lyric?" he quietly adressed in a hushed tone "Why did you attack?" he asked gently out of curiousity/
"Something is very screwy with that mutt.. I don't take kindly to mockery but I can look past that. There's something the way he acts, the way he was so triumphant that Maned wolf believed him." she replied only for his ears to hear. Unless Pyre overheard." I just.. I'm just protective of my mate.. I'd so anything to help him and make sure he's safe. we've been looking after each other for a long time so it's our thing. I'd go loco if I let something happen" Brian's ears straightened and he looked back at Degs again briefly and then back at her in curiosuity.
"That's.. Honestly very sweet" he approved with a smile, and she blsuhed "Thank you.." she smiled lightly abd looked over shoulder at her mate being carried like a pup and smiled softly at him before blowing him a kiss. "How's the ride up there babe?"

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"That's good. A good amount of time having a trot or any exercise is great for the bones" he conversed with the pup, not exactly how to speak with a young soul or what topic to talk about so if she wanted to conversaion he hoped she would be the one to start, even if he was mostly listening

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DBlaze let out a grateful and happy grin "Thanks Rome" he thanked him excited to become an apprentace. he felt like they were forming a connection, a connection he lacked for a very long time, however he couldn't place his paw on it.. He was sure he'd figure it out over time. "In return The least I can do is inform or share information with you of all our resources used in medical treatment, even back home."

[Scoinwolf]

"Oh, you know, I just love heights." Scoin grumbled back, eyes closed tightly to try and stop the vertigo from sweeping over himself. The gentle swing he experienced each time Pyre took a step was making him incredibly motion sick, and his leg throbbed with each jostle, but at least Hastar couldn't reach him up here, so that was something.
Scoin risked a peek, not really able to see what was happening behind the giant carrying him, but noticed little Bella trotting alongside them. Not that Bella was all that little compared to him. Scoin told himself that she was just a big pup. He was of an average height, thank you very much. Lyric and all these others were just giants. Like the massive canine carrying him. How did this dude get enough to eat??

"Dad plays with me all the time." She agreed, taking up the bulk of the conversation with ease. Bella would continue to chatter at Pyre all the way back to camp if the big guy allowed, she didn't exactly need the participation of her audience. "We go for runs together in the evening, usually every day but sometimes he's too busy or the weather is bad or it just isn't safe to go out just the two of us. But Dad can handle himself! And Sheik and Jahara are only a howl away. Jahara's very fast. She can find us within a heartbeat! One time I got stuck in a tree and Dad couldn't get me, so I called for Jahara, and she scoped me up seconds later!" Bella went on enthusiastically, exaggerating as easily as any pup. "Do you think the pups back at your camp like to play? They'll have to find their own Dads, Roman's allllll mine, but I don't mind sharing him if they need a running buddy."

Roman closed his eyes for a brief moment. "'Roman' is fine." He grumbled curtly. This guy was going to ruin his reputation as unapproachable if he went around calling him by nicknames and stuff. Had he gotten it from Sheik? Or Jahara? Only the girls were safe from his ire, them and Bella of course. It was probably Sheik who introduced the idea into Dark Blaze's mind. Unless Blaze had just decided upon being all buddy-buddy on his own accord. Huh. Maybe. Roman wouldn't put it past him. "Unless you want me shortening your name to 'Bla'." He couldn't resist the dry tease.

[ThousandSounds]

Lyric chuckled "Maybe he could carry you on his back? would be less shaky there." she asked although she wasn't sure it'd do much of a difference for his part, let alone what if the massive giant's bones hurt his leg further. Brian noticed her fall depe in thoguth as she looked over at Pyre "He will be alright, we're almost there." he assured and nervous called up to the sandy canine "H-Han g in there! We're A-Almsot the-ere." he stuttered in nervousness.


Pyre gladly listened to her tales with interest "Jahara sounds very brave" he commented to humor her. As he lsitened the topic of the young pups came up. and his ears folded in sympathy. "They're orphans.." he replied softly with a sad tone to her commetn abou dads "At least we think they are..." he added before falling into a sigh he felt bad for the kin, being seperated form their family, possibility of them being orphans, and stuck with strangers for their own safety.


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Dblaze laughed "I don't mind a nickname. The Bla... sounds pretty epic" he humored the shepherd. he really felt liek they were bonding, he already got a nickname in return 'He definitely likes me' he thought triumphantly. after the chuckle it was cut short as he noticed Pyre mentiont he orhpan pups. "Pyre, is everything alright?" he asked the big male. Pyre ears straightened he merely mhmed "Everything is fine my friend."
DBlaze noticed that it actually isnt' and turned ot roman "Could you please stop by our huts with.. tyr was it? We have a few pups I would like to have every medical care possible given to them. One of them might have a broken paw."

[Scoinwolf]

Scoin didn't even bother with a response, his head spinning. Every time Pyre spoke around him he had the intense fear that he might be dropped. Hastar, despite being at the back of the group now, would prbably catch him. Dropped back down to Hastar's level - um, no thank you. He could deal with the motion sickness if it meant a respite from the savage.

Bella tucked her chin to her chest, contemplating the words. "I know what it's like to be one of those." She admitted softly. "I lost my parents before Roman found me. He means the world to me, even if he wasn't my original father. I never knew my parents, I wasn't old enough I guess, so all I've ever known is Roman. But he's more than good enough." She fell silent for a moment. "Maybe you can be their Dad?" She suggested. "At least for now." Because she still wasn't sharing hers.

Roman offered nothing but a flat stare at the flame colored canine. That wasn't supposed to have been funny, right? Had he just been joking around with this canine? Dear lords, he needed to get some rest, something was clearly wrong. He wasn't normally this open with anyone else. "Um. Sure. Tyr and I can come look them over. I'm sure Bella would like to meet them. Karii too. The girls have been through similar experiences, they might be able to help make the pups feel more comfortable." He offered.

[ThousandSounds]

Brian barked a laugh. Lyric gave an brief unceratn chuckle, before lovering her head. the big brown female softly called for the pup "Umm Bella was it? Could you please step over sweetie?". Brian huffed
"Pyre? A father? Sweetheart Pyre's a warrior, I doubt he'd be your perfect match. but I assure you you don't have to worry about sharing your pop - Roman. Except when they require medic attention. We take turns caring for them,and RedCoat has been mothering them since." Brian explained "Hence why you never see her leave the camp, or the pups." Brian continued as he walked with Bella and Lyric. "she's has experience with pups as a mother."
Lyric brushed Bella's fur with soft nibbles before lowering her head to the pups level "I know you're familliar with being.. you know, but you have a parent now, think you could be gentle on the topic for your new friends?" she askked with a soft smile " besides it looks like your big friend feels a little on edge as well"

Pyre cleared his throat "It's alright ma'am, she meant no harm, a fun little bundle." the tall black male excused Bella about the phrasing on the adoption. "I'm sure we'll find their parents soon. better yet.. I hope they find us." he admitted

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"oh yes of course! I would like to hold off the introduction to Karii and Bella for a little bit, you know give them time to recover? plus we were planing to travel to the next point as well." he explained, however he did invite bella to help in medical deals as it was clear she was part of the team.he almost dozed off in a day dream as he watched the pup. But soon turned back to the shepherd "Thanks Rome." he thanked him to agreeing to come by for the pups "I've noticed you seen a little uptight, would you like to talk about iit?" he spoke in a hushed tone feeling the male probably didn't want to discuss it loudly.

[Scoinwolf]

Bella rolled her eyes, undeterred. “I’m not gunna just barge in talking about them not having parents, I’m not that rude.” She replied, annoyed, ducking away from the attentions of the strangers. She hadn’t meant for the conversation to go this way and wasn’t liking how the adults were talking to her. She mostly just wanted to get back to her band now, all cheery chatter dying away as she fell silent. “Roman was a warrior and he’s a great Dad.” She muttered, sulking and embarrassed.

Scoin wiggled in Pyre’s grasp, frowning. “She’s just a pup, I’m sure she meant no harm.” He couldn’t see what was happening but could feel the shift in the atmosphere and didn’t like it. Pups said stupid things sometimes, but that didn’t mean they would act on what they said. He didn’t even think Bella would remember that bit of her chattering anyways, it hadn’t sounded like she was saying anything important, just chatting.

Hastar, too, was paying attention to what was happening up front. Mostly because he was constantly focused on Scoin (c’mon, who wouldn’t be?) but saw an advantage to get in on this friction. The angry one, Roman?, would take his daughter’s side, obviously, and it was clear they were of a different group than the massive canines surrounding them all. “Come walk with me, kiddo?” He offered. “You can tell me all about your father and Jahara.” He slipped a wink in Roman’s direction even as Bella perked back up at the offer to talk about her favorite daos in the universe.

Roman didn’t notice the flirtatious wink, too busy cringing away from Blaze’s inquiry. The fur on his spine stood up and his ears flattened back against his head, a motion all too similar to his daughter’s. “I, uh, I don’t. Want to talk about it.” He stumbled over the words. “Look, you seem like a nice guy, but we only met the other day.” He continued awkwardly. “Bella and I will look at the pups when we get back. She’ll be more focused on the work than playing, so it won’t be much of an actual interaction between them.” He composed himself again, keeping an eye on his daughter as she bounced back towards them, giving her a loving headbutt as she passed them, Bella giggling and swiping at his nose.

[ThousandSounds]

[from here on out I'll reffer to her new ref and coat color le brown]

Lyric frowned her eyebrows in empathy as the pup shifted, she let out a soft giggle and smilled once Scoin spoke up "Indeed, and I'm sure He didn't mean anything bad out of it." she tried to give Brian's words some defense "Each great warrior is different sis, there's no harm in one admitting it" she gave bella reassurance and a playfull bump, but gentle enough to not knock her over.

Pyre Agreed with the patient in his mouth "I haven't considered settling for a family before.. Most because I'm afra-" he cleared his throat "Uncertain if I could be a worthy canine." true he didn't think much of it. He was always a solo player, always focused on the mission and his job than the girls or his personal desires. Yet he felt comfort in Bella's words, 'Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad thing?... nono what am I even thinking about. They wouldn't even like.. I must focus on the mission ...or should I?' quests one after another swirling in Pyre's head he didn't even realize he has zoned out. His blue eyes shined a beautiful blue it's liek looking into an ocean lit my moon light.

"Don't take it personally sis.." Lyric tried to cheer up the golden girl but then noticed The male that wascarrying her Mate has a different look on his face. She could help but stare for a minute. " By the looks of it your friend could be considering it." she tried to subtly point it out but... Lyric was never good at being subtle. She will never forget the big males blue eyes. They almost shined like water. But foundher self startled to flinch when TigerStriped spoke up.
"Time is a beatiful Flower, it blooms until the petals have made their decision. and wind blows upon the little bud of polyn"
"He means it'll come naturally. In this case the big guy might be having thoughts swirling about inside that big skull of his" Brian translated most directed to Lyric.

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DarkBlaze flicked his ear, as he had overheard small bits of the chatter "Ladies! I know he's pretty, try not to blush him to death" he joked with Brian exclaimin in his defense "I'm not a lady!" and Lyric blew him playfull rasberries, which then turned into a game between her and the young canine as he pretended that it was directed to him.
He noticed Bella trot over to Has and Degato ' huh social pony.' he thought fondly yet quite surprised, but once he saw her walking with the savage her motioned his tail in a certain way to Degs as he turned his head back to Roman. Degato nodded and kept a close eye on the dusty canine.
"I understand, it's not an easy task to trust someone you just met. And yet you vibe me as trust worthy, which is the reason I'm able to strike a conversation so openly." he gave him an understanding smile, while admitting that he trusts Roman, even if the shepherd needs time to trust Blaze. "Don't worry, I'm sure she'll do great as a medic doggo, She's learning from a doctor after all" he threw in a compliment in hopes to ease Roman from his tensed state. "I look foward to seeing you for my first lesson sir!" he chirpped.

he gave the Shepherd more space and let his voice be heard as he walked toward the middle more singing openly because he felt a rush of good mood, plus he thought some tension break was needed "Chin up. Quit actin' like you're half-dead,tears can. Only half fill how you're feeling! Don't worry, be happy Baby!" he swung his fur to the wind, and Brian grew a big smile "Stand up. Life is too damn short! That clock is ticking!" Lyric swung her hips her walk becoming more dance like as she enjoyed the little music
"Man up if ya feel me! Everybody sing it" Brian soon decided to join in, along with Tiger striped "Whhye! Why do we worry!"

The tune was Catchy so Lyric decided to Join in. And sung with her heart's content. Pyre watched but kept walking the same pace Not wanting to drop Scoin, or make him puke more than he already probably has. "Welcome to the club" he humored Scoin. he would've swung his hips at least but he was content with just walking. "How's the leg feeling?" he asked.

"This siinnking feeling sets. It feels just like a hole inside your chest." Blaze turns to pyre who uses his eyeballs to look back at him as to not swing his new friend all around "I know you're thinking: no no no no. It's easier said than done. But please- let me attest!" Pyre rolled his eyes witha smile " I know it's hard. You're feeling like you're trapped, but that's how you react! When you cannot see the light! But try and see the light, I'm tellin' you - No no no no, You're the only one'standing in your way! Just take a breath." he huffed after a mouth full " Relax. And tell me.Why do we worry? when worry's never helping - Why,why worry at all?"

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Zulua was walking ashead while her son stayed close with his mate, Zaylon was walking with Chip and Amalia, yet she silently hoped Nana would join her upfront. Rad was worried about his kids like all the other, but Inaru was completely devastated and stressed. she tried to bite back a tear at the thought of never seeing them again. Rad used his paw to pull her head toward him and nuzzled her in comfort while she burried her face in his neck fur. "We'll find them.." he whispered. It was hard for him to keep compsure when his mate was aching, with a mix of his own fear that he refused to admit or believe.
Zaylon watched with a straight expression yet slight sadness visible as his daughter-in-law was having doubts everyother day, who could blame her, her children wer missing, her daughter was missing. He looked up and saw a messanger bird fly almost over head 'bupf..' He grunt, and began to bark loudly at the flyer. Zulua looked back at her husband "Zay What the hell are you doing?" she asked but he d idn't reply so she decided to look up at whatever he was starign at and saw the flyer. "Kodex!" she ran to meet the messanger, and waited as it circled her trying to find a safe way to land.
The flyer bowed in a greetings. Informing that the children we still alive and found, eased all the parents worries. "Take us to them" she asked a bit more order lke, but it was all just the tension of being on edge everyday. "Nana, could you please write up a scroll for our grandchildren? let's meet them halfway the sooner they'll be with us the safer it will be for them." she sighed and admitted "and I admit.. I would give anythign to see my grandchildren again, I miss holding them." While she was full aware Cy was fully an a young adult, and Calls wasn't far form either, she still viewed them as her grand babies.
'Zaylon, Ra'Darok, Filch, help me secure the area" the Husbands all nodded and grabbed their weapons, not used to this type of life style it was still an off feeling, but they had to fight for survival sothey had no other choice. "We really need our children to teach us weaponry." Ra'd stated"
"You think?" Filch chuckled in agreement. Zaylon put on his gear and took position with the father's while While Ira and Coco helpped Amalia. as for Inaru, she stayed with her father hold onto him ever so tightly while small tears ran down her muzzle "I was so scared we'd never find them.." she softly whimpered.