Hoping for
@Theo but all welcome!
As a rule, Rae kept her poisons outside of pack land. It was safest that way with so many ankle-biters running around. With winter just around the bend, soon it wouldn't be a worry at all. But when she found that an errant patch of milkweed had sprouted within Sapphique's claim, she decided immediately that this was a problem that couldn't wait to be solved.
So she set about digging it up, stubbornly searching for every last root. Later she would take the remains of the plant and discard them in the sea at the neighboring sound. For now it was a matter of hunting down the smallest bits, ensuring that it would not crop up again after she'd finished. Her paws quickly turned dark, and the rest of her unders began to follow suit; by the time she finished, Rae's coat would be a mess of dirt and plant bits.
sneaks her in here
Maleah, too, had taken note of the invaders; but it seemed as though someone else had gotten to them first.
She stalks forward on stilted midnight limbs, a delicate expression of inquiry resting upon her face. At first, she says nothing. Was she aware of the fate that was to await her if she were to consume it? Perhaps she was, and she was doing her due diligence by removing it from a land where children roam.
After a while of unceremoniously staring and watching her work, Maleah decides the best course of action is to simply... ask. Making sure the kids don't get ahold of those, huh?
a bashful smile cuts her previously monotonous expression. Milkweed is such a bitch, isn't it? Grows absolutely everywhere. I didn't think I'd see it this close to the coast.
Theo saw the two wolves of Sapphique out in the territory digging up Milkweed. He was out hunting and hunting weeds was not on his agenda but he supposed it'd be rude to ignore them so he stopped what he was doing and padded over to the two. Though higher in status in the pack, Theo was still younger than both of them so he dipped his head in respect. Raelle was only a bit older but none-the-less, older, and the dip of a head was just a good greeting in general. "Hello." He said.
If there was one thing Rae had learned in her life thus far, it was that wherever you were, whatever you were doing, there was always some know-it-all-bitch just around the corner waiting to school you on it. She glanced up dismissively, an expression of mild annoyance playing briefly across her features before she smoothed them into a neutral expression. Yeah,
She agreed, and continued digging.
But for every know-it-all-bitch, there were two more clueless dumbasses lurking around. One of the two showed up just then, and Rae cast a glance around for the second one. Nope. Just him, for now. At least he wasn't quite as annoying. She recognized these two packmates, Maleah and Theo, though she hadn't really spoken to them thus far. Careful,
Rae warned The Dumbass Theo. Shit's poisonous.
Then, to Miss Genius Maleah: You gonna help?
Or are you just gonna stand there and play Captain Obvious?
Maleah very quickly realized that she had made a mistake.
Upon her approach she is met with two things. One: a girl with a giant stick shoved up her ass who apparently does not enjoy casual conversation. Two: a young man who is now watching them rather painfully awkwardly.
Okay, well,
the healer's eyebrows raise in dismay, a grimace crossing her features. it doesn't seem like you want my help, but yes. That's what I came over here to do.
She gives the boy Theo a hapless glance before she, too, kneels down and begins to tear at the ground. She plucks them as close as she can to the roots, collecting her gatherings in a small pile at her side — she would have to store and dry them out. Perhaps they could be proven a useful weapon.
Theo shot a look back at Maleah. What have I gotten myself into? His look said. But he sighed and padded over to help. Careful to not poison himself, he started to de-root the weeds.
Two sets of helping hands, although neither of them seemed enthusiastic about it. Rae made no further comment for the moment, focused on unearthing as much of the milkweed as she could manage. But when she stopped for a quick breather, a thought occurred to her, and she set aside a few pieces of the plant.
We should have Mireille and Chacal show these to the kids. Teach 'em what to avoid,
She explained. But she wouldn't keep it after that. Milkweed was common enough that she didn't bother collecting it; keeping any poison around at all was a dangerous business, so she kept as little as possible.
a steady pile grew taller and taller. endless magenta blooms, scraggly roots collected all at the trio's paws. this was too much to store safely.
we should figure out how to dispose of it,
maleah shocked herself, even, with the harsh snip of her voice. and destroy all the rhizomes so they don't come back. it'll take a few tries.
what she did not want was for this novice red-faced brat to tell miette that this plant existed, lest maleah's favorite smart-mouthed child get any ideas.
the space where the milkweed once was had become a giant hole in the soil. we could also plant something else here. maybe a type of grass. certain grass species compete with milkweed and drive it out.
"I don't know much about any of that but if you'd be willing to teach me, I'd be down to help with all of that." Theo said.