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

She heard Urchin question why his abilities were so lacking compared to the rest of his family, but Abalone had no good answer to give him. Even Shark had had some capabilities to see through the dark, and it was practically unheard of from her side of the family to be born without night-sight. Their mind flashed back to soon after Urchin was born, before the kit had even had the chance to open his eyes, remembering that terrible sickness that had attacked his small body. The medics of ShaddedReef had been too cautious to administer any of their medicines to a pup so young, so her son had persevered only by the strength of his own will. Abalone wondered for a brief moment (though not for the first time) if this illness was somehow related to her son’s struggles, or if his lack of night-sight was an inborn aspect of Urchin’s body, with as much reasoning for it as the color of his fur or length of his tail.

Either way, Abalone knew it did not matter exactly why he was different. They let his question remain rhetorical, and felt a warmth blossom in their chest as Urchin returned their love and used their words to gather his own confidence and resolve. She finally stood back up as Urchin began to talk about the space, the joints of her elbows creaking in protest at being held in an uncomfortable position. They watched Urchin move about the space quietly, only intervening when he looked back to them, which Abalone interpreted as him asking for their assistance. “You were nearly there the first time, a little more to the right,” She replied, pointing her snout in that direction as she moved to walk next to her son. But before the two could set off, Urchin’s stomach made its complaints known loudly, and she was made suddenly aware of her own hunger as well. “They should be, yes.” She nodded as she spoke, before correcting herself slightly. “Well- your sisters might have finished eating and gone back to the den already. We’ll have to see when we get there.” With that, Abalone started walking out of the space, lightly holding her tail behind Urchin’s hind legs to encourage him to come along as well.

(It's no problem!! I’ve been busy so this took me a while to get done as well. If you wanted to, I wouldn’t mind skipping things forward to them getting to the dining hall instead of walking them all the way through the caves if you don't want to write all that out. Also, feel free to add me to the list for the looking for rp ping! I’ve got an idea for a second character that I’m chipping away at so I’ll be able to do more rps soon :3)

(OOC: @SirenSolis @Briar Could I play one of Urchins sisters?)

( @Demonic Fox27 that sounds great to me! As long as Siren is good with it I would be happy to see more of the pups being played :3)

(@Brair @Demonic Fox27 I'm totally fine with it! I will attempt to reply tomorrow morning I'm sick atm TwT)

@SirenSolis D: Oh no! Feel free to take your time, being sick sucks so much :/ I hope you feel better soon!!

Dango~ Sage ~ Lower Caverns~ @Demonic Fox27

The little Sage took her time harvesting the best Marigold leaves, making sure they weren't damaged and could be turned into lovely teas or salves. "Thesshe are yummmy leavesshh." Dango mumbled with her mouth full. Webster picked up the pace stuffing a few extra leaves down his gullet. "You alright back there Hecate?" The sun peaked through the fog for a moment shining down up the sage and her apprentice. "Ohh how I ~pshftt~ Miss you sunlight." She sighed, spitting out a few spare leaves that got trapped In her mouth.

"Alright thats enough lets move forward." As the small zerda hopped forward she let out an exaggerated gasp and dived into a bush. "NIGHTSHADE! How da friq is you growing out here small fluer." Dango screeched. "LOOK Little one!" The long stalk of dark purple nightshade was shoved up towards Hecates face. "It's NIGHTSHADE! This shouldn't grow out here.." Dango stopped in her tracks as If she had become frozen in time. "This Isn't good... It shouldn't be growing here. I'll have to tell Xilva.. Lets carry on for now." All of Dangos excitement fell away as she began moving away from the Marigold field.

(You are welcome to be one of Abalones pups btw fox)

Urchin~ Pup ~ Lower Caverns ~ Abalone @Briar

(Sure gonna have It so they are back at the Canteen now! Also I'm sorry for the delay again TwT I hate being ill)

The walk had been wobbly and a little strenuous however the mother and son duo made it back to the main area of the caverns in one piece. The noise helped the most, It was hard to miss, there seemed to be some form of fight happening near the market stalls. "What..Is happening momma.." A few candles were dotted around the area along with a large campfire sat in the middle of the room which emanated light. The pair would be able to just about spot the large Bracchus barking In the face of a much smaller Kit who blinked as saliva flew into his fur. "I..I..I'm so s-sorry sir.. W..We just don't have any..uhh.. any In s-stock at the moment."

The dark brown Bracchus's heckles raised up, the giant creature glaring down into the much smaller kits face. Causing It to shake In terror "That is BULL! I know you have at least one, get it for me now or I will DESTROY this stall! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM!" Urchin hid behind his mother, fear tugging at his chest, short breaths escaping him as he stared on with widened eyes. "I'm scared.." The three sisters huddled together at a resting spot close to the stall, the bracchus's long luscious tale whacked against them a few times as he glared at the Kit not paying attention at the pups who whimpered behind him. "MOMMY!" The youngest sister howled. A few of the wolves nearby whispered but something was stopping them from intervening.

Welcome @Miuty our rp is still open and you are welcome to join In at any time! If you have any questions or want to rp feel free to ping me or anyone on our LF rp pinglist. Please let me know If you'd like to be added to that <3

Rain ∘ Interacting with: None ∘ (Intro post just to show a bit of her personality)

Rain wandered into a lovely grassy clearing, close to the main cave that the MoonGlow Pack inhabited, a haunch of meat clamped between her teeth. Is it safe? She wondered. The last time I came this close, they sent me away with scratches... She'd joined up with a small rouge pack to take part in a group hunt, in exchange for a share of the spoils. Not that my limbs can keep up for too long these days... She chuckled to herself, lost in thought. Still, years of experience pay off well. She circled a shady spot beneath a tree a couple times before settling down to rip into the meat. My stomach still feels so empty... I'll have to join another hunt later today, or find some critters. A rabbit might be nice... In several famished gulps, she wolfed down the morsel. Heard they feed the elders well in the pack... Huh. They get respect... Unlike me. The wolfdog, drowsy and tired after her hunt, fell asleep.

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

Abalone frowned as they approached the canteen, immediately noting the unusual air of hostility and uncertainty that had filled the space. She laid her tail over Urchin’s back comfortingly as he asked his question, but remained silent as the scene with the chef and the aggressive bracchus played itself out. As the large wolf roared indignantly, Abalone spotted their daughters sitting close by the stand, and Urchin rushed out from under her tail to hide behind their dark legs as the harsh sound echoed. She looked back to him, opened her mouth to utter a few comforting words, but then a new cry from the other side of the room tore her attention in two. They do their best to send their daughters a calm, reassuring look as the mahogany wolf’s tail lashes, quickly mouthing 'It’ll be alright’ to them from across the room before turning again to Urchin.

She nosed at him gently, trying to usher the small pup to one of the other resting places nearby. “You’re alright, love, it’s okay. I’m going to get your sisters, and then we can have our food all together, okay?” They tip their head towards the eating place as they continue. “Wait over here for us, I’ll be right back. Promise,” she finished solidly, making a point to look Urchin in his eyes before stepping away. And yet, despite her determination, Abalone found themself hesitating to approach the aggressive wolf who was harassing the cook. No other wolf had stepped forward to address the situation, lending credence to his insisting that he was some fellow of note within the pack, although Abalone herself couldn't recall his name or rank. She would have to approach this situation tactfully, despite how her own mounting hunger was chipping away at her patience. They took a steadying breath and then locked eyes with their youngest daughter, forcing their expression to remain unworried as they marched across the room.

Abalone immediately placed herself between the brown bracchus and her daughters, letting them wind about her legs and comforting them with her tail as she had done for Urchin before. But they kept their focus on the aggravated wolf, knowing that while he might be able to ignore small pups, another wolf entering his space would certainly draw his ire. “Sir,” they began carefully, lowering their head respectfully and taking a small step forward. “What is it you hunger for? Surely someone could go and fetch it for you, if you need it so?” Abalone had to force their expression to remain passive, despite the strong dislike she felt for the other wolf. With the world enshrouded in darkness and food so incredibly scarce outside of the pack’s territory, receiving any meal at all should have him brimming with tears of gratitude. How self-obsessed he clearly was, to feel entitled to particular foods and to threaten destruction of this stall, a piece of infrastructure that the whole of MoonGlow received a sense of comfort and community from.

(The wait really was no trouble!! I totally get not being up to rp some days :p being sick really does suck. I'm sorry this took me so long to write up!!)