Dango~ Sage ~ Lower Caverns~ @Demonic Fox27

Dango kept her nose high, making a bee line towards the exit of the terrifying forest. An owl called as It sat up high in a pine tree, It's large yellow eyes glowing down at The Sage. Dango noticed the glowing eyes in the darkness her stomach tightening after realising the imminent danger, however the owl did something unexpected and flew towards the exit, guiding the two sages forward. The small Zerda let go of the breath she had no idea she had been holding. "Alright, we are out of danger for now, stay close still little one, rogues don't just hide in forests!"

The two sages had made there way into a clearing, the hard to see green grass was slowly dotting with orange flowers, Marigold. "This way." Dango's little black nose sniffled at the ground, nibbling at the petals to test it. "Ohh lets harvest some of this Marigold first." She mumbled with a mouth filled of flowers. Webster peeked out of his pouch and took the petals from Dangos teeth, tucking them into the pouch as she brought more to him.

(Sorry for the delay I've been a touch busy! And nws! Ty for letting me know <3)

Urchin~ Pup ~ Lower Caverns ~ Abalone @Briar

Urchins pinned ears perked up at the sound of his mothers voice. "M-Momma? Is that you... I'm here!! I'm over here!" The sickly little pup stumbled over himself to get closer to Abalones voice, tears drying up, a determination to find his mother taking over any fearful expressions. He quickly found himself confused, bumping into the stone walls of the cavern every now and then. "Where are you!" Urchins voice held a tremble too it, a desperation clear within his tone.

(I just got this piece of Dango and oml It's so ADORABLE! I had to share It with yall!)

Abalone - she/they - lower caverns - Urchin, @SirenSolis

They followed the distant sound of Urchin’s shouts hurriedly, slowed down somewhat by the winding nature of this offshoot of the main cavern. After a series of confusing turns Abalone finally was close enough to at least track his scent rather than rely solely on their ears directing them towards his echoing voice. She could hear the swell of emotion in Urchin’s shaky voice clearly now. It pulled on her heart painfully to hear her son distressed, and they pumped their legs faster, fueled by the desire to be at his side. “I’m nearly there, love!” she answered, doing her best to project the sound and comfort Urchin despite her voice being a bit breathless from rushing through the tunnels.

OOC: Gah sorry this took so long! Also, that art of Dango is so precious!! The artist did a lovely job on the apparel and expression :3

Urchin~ Pup ~ Lower Caverns ~ Abalone @Briar

Urchin sensed his mother way before he was able to see their outline In the dark. Abalones comforting licks gave him a sense of safety. The small pup lifted a bruised paw suddenly feeling the sting of the scrapes that burned at the side of his torso. "I can't see anything mother.. I think I hurt myself but I'm not sure. I hurt all over." He whimpered, pressing himself into her front legs. "I'm sorry.. I didn't mean to get lost." The relief of being found allowed for a sense of shame and self-pity to wrap around him like a snake.

Huffs of air warbled from the pups maw, his small frame shaking against his mothers warmth. Urchin knew that this time It had been his sisters fault, they rushed off without him and left him to become lost, however as he usually did he blamed himself for the incident, they were strong, smart and clearly healthy pups, he was worthless, at least in his own and his fathers eyes. The young pup could remember those white eyes glaring down upon him, followed by cruel words lashing out at Urchin just for being weak. "I'm sorry, It was my fault. It's always my fault Momma."

(Nws at all! Feel free to take your time this is a relaxed rp so don't feel like you need to reply imediatly <3 It's so cute!)

Abalone - she/they - lower caverns - Urchin, @SirenSolis

“Oh love..” They crouched their body low to check over Urchin’s raised paw for him, first sniffing the digits for blood, and when none was found they carefully touched the pads with the sensitive skin of their nose to diagnose what problem might be hiding there. The skin felt a bit rougher than normal and somewhat warm, slightly swollen. Just a bruise then, she could surely find some scraps of linen to wrap it if Urchin was really troubled with it; Abalone knew that wouldn't help it to heal faster, but playing sage would make the injury feel taken care of, and that would help lessen the pain. “You’re alright,” she quickly swallowed the phrase, looking at Urchin and knowing he was still feeling unwell. “You’ll be alright, I promise baby,” Abalone corrected softly. Her son leaned up against her forelegs with a whimper, looking for comfort, and she did her best to give it to him by nuzzling her head into the soft, light fur of his neck and chest.

Abalone felt her son begin to shake as his breath hitched right away, closely pressed up against her as he was. They let him have the silence to try and breathe, curled against his small body as best she could be in the somewhat cramped space. But the words Urchin finally did speak tore into her with serrated teeth. She could hear Shark’s voice in her son’s words, as clear as if he were stalking them still. Abalone couldn't stop her bright eyes from scanning the stone outcroppings that surrounded her and Urchin, a shiver trailing her spine and standing her hackles on end at the thought. They crushed the idea quickly: they couldn’t afford to get lost in those memories of their old life and the stupid, paranoid fears it brought with it. Not when Urchin needed them to be present.

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Urchin~ Pup ~ Lower Caverns ~ Abalone @Briar

(Sorry for the delay!)

The comfort his mother gave him helped the small pup to relax, they may not have realised It but their words meant more to him than anyone else's could. Urchin had a habit of holding onto painful memories, finding It impossible to let them go or to forgive himself for his weaknesses, such a young pup shouldn't have to worry such things, they shouldn't have so much pain, however Urchin was born to lead. That pressure to alone was enough to break anyone. "Why can't I see In the dark like everyone else In our family... Why do I have to be different?" A small huff broke the pup away from the sadness that creeped in. "I love you too." Urchin meant his words, even If they had an essence of being constricted, he secretly worried If being to loving was making him seem weaker. "I love you so much." He mumbled.

Abalones sage like act helped Urchin to calm himself, It was as If he was cured of any injury or pain the moment the mother told him that he was alright. "I'm alright." He repeated, as If It were his very own mantra." Feeling as though he could take on the world as long as Abalone was with him Urchin attempted to walk forward, pretending that he could see. "This way...? Or.." The young pup looked back towards the outline of his mother. "T-this way?" He took steps in each direction before huffing in frustration. His stomach groaned causing Urchin to jump. "Are my sisters at the dining hall momma?"

Hecate | female | Sage Apprentice | Lower Caverns | Dango

She followed Dango closely, almost touching her. As she heard an owl call, she turned her ears towards the sound. She was probably already too big to get carried away by an owl, but it was better to be careful, so she tried to hear in wich direction the owl moved. Then they were out of the forest, she felt relieved. She still was careful though, as one could never know.

“Alright.”, she said and touched the ground with her nose to search for marigold. She picked up the scent quickly and followed it to a patch of marigolds. Now that they were out of immediate danger she didn’t stick as close to the Sage as when they went through dark forest. She made sure she could still hear Dango though. She picked up a few marigolds and put them into her pouch.

Lynn Nightsong | female | Loner | open

She stretched her legs and got up. She and her sister Nimue just finished eating a short time ago. “What are you doing?”, asked her sister. “I’m just going for a walk.”, she replied. “Okay, don’t be gone for too long.” She nodded and trotted off. Near the place, where they were staying for now, was a small, she wanted to go to.

She crouched down to drink some of the refreshing water, as she arrived. She mainly gone on this walk to think about some of the things going through her head. Things hadn’t been easy after her adoptive mother died. Her family fell apart, due to her brother blaming her for their mother’s death. They parted ways a few days ago. She missed Caddoc, even though he took Sionns side, Sionn not so much. She pushed the thoughts of her brothers aside, they were not what she came here to think about. They had been moving around since the light vanished and she thought she and her sister needed to find a permanent den. It had to be near a place, where was still some light, and a water source. She didn’t talk with her sister about this, she should do this once she gets back.