Trick, who had basically been aimlessly walking around, had noticed something very useful in this place. The belladonna plant, a poison he knew all too well. They caused some pretty awful symptoms, he knew, some of them being hallucinations, visual changes, diarrhea, vomiting... The list went on and on. He had not yet experimented with the peculiar plant carrying blueberry-like fruits, but his teacher-a shady stranger with a passion for plants he had met outside of the Asgardian territory- had. He had shown them to him, warned him, taught him. He had probably been the only wolf Trick had ever trusted.

As much as he would like to eat one -just one- of those berries to see what they would really do, a howl stopped him. He faintly recognized the voice of the caller, linking it to the lithe female he had met. He shrugged, started to walk toward the sound. it wasn't like he had anything else to do, really.

Upon arriving, he spotted her copper, small frame, but he kept himself well hidden. He went downwind so she couldn't smell him, for what he saw was way too beautiful. The belladonna plant! Hah, was she going to eat them? Would he finally be able to see what this plant could really do? He stared, eager to see what she was going to do with it, not knowing this was actually a lesson.

Another being past him, a golden and white one that went perfectly well with both his raven coat, and Kunkun's copper one. He wondered if she knew he was there, asking herself what in the name the small, obsidian black being was doing here staring at one of her pack mates. She looked older though, and a lot bigger than both Kun's and Trick's small frames -Yeah, Trick was definitely sure now thathe was bigger than Kunkun-.

The other's name was revealed in the conversation he was listening in on, the name being Nova. Aww, another not so specific name. Darn it, he liked specific names -much like Warbone and his own nickname-. But that was probably the only interesting thing that happened before him. It was revealed that this was merely a lesson, a lesson he didn't needed. He knew much about the Belladonna plant -surely not everything though- , though he liked bragging a bit. If they would accept him into their "lesson", he would only be there to probably correct the other. Part of him wanted to actually do that.

He got out of his hiding spot and made his way to the two ladies -one he still saw as a girl-, and bowed before them in the most royal and sophisticated way he could. This time, it would be a lot harder to spot he was actually acting. Ladies... He greeted, actually focusing more on Nova. Trick, is my name, traveler, healer, hunter and above all, lover. My ears detected that there was going to be a lesson? Oh, how delightful! Is there a way I could participate? He asked, his voice as sweet as honey.

Trick nodded at Nova in understanding, but to be honest -he didn't give a shit anymore. Instead his cool, leafy eyes turned to Kunkun. He knew she didn't like him, the aura she carried with her every time he was there. Why? Was his act not amazing? Oh well, as long as he didn't do anything wrong, she could not keep suspecting him.

A nice smile was returned to her, and even a little bow of his head. Well, knowledge is always handy, aye? He stated with eyes that said: I'm surely doing nothing wrong by being here. He sat down with the ladies, ready to start his first "lesson".

Well? He asked, indicating he was ready for whatever she had planned.

He sighed, hearing her talk but barely paying any attention at all. Surely she didn't teach him anything he didn't know. He knew what there was to know about the belladonna plant -why was she even calling it nightshade?- and was really only here to correct her if she was telling lies. Perhaps he could surprise her this way.

Ah, Belladonna! He exclaimed suddenly and loud. He looked over to Nova, knowing belladonna meant beautiful lady of some sort. Sure wouldn't like eating those roots or berries! Heck, I've been told even the leaves can kill. Ho-my, woot! He said, trying to scare Nova. He gave a little side eye look to Kunik though, as if to ask; Impressed? He burst out laughing, but seemed to quickly redeem himself again. Eyes fixated on the plant with the black berries, he kept quiet.

He listened again, actually thinking she was just making stuff up as she went to maybe make the plant look more dangerous than it was. Oh sure, it could kill, but if one vomited it out in time, death was unlikely. Just give them a little snakeroot or yarrow for that matter. Before he could react though, he was interrupted by the pale woman. He snorted, her anger not really getting to him. How many times he had been yelled at, been cursed at for his tricks and mischief? He had lost count. Truly, m'am, I don't think I did any harm with my comment. Are thine limbs missing? Bleeding to death? Didn't think so. It is not I who will cause any harm, thou should look out for the more muscular types. He responded in that honey sweet voice of his.

nonsense! He said. Only headache, seizures, abdominal pain, vision changes and vomiting counts for this little guy. Don't you worry Nova, it isn't all that bad when treated right. He said, but soon noticed he was telling more than he liked. Welp, there goes his image of the seemingly non-threatening man.  

 

The dark man began chuckling, a soft, manly purring sound. Thou are indeed mistaken. I am a caregiver, so I have to know about poisons. Hench why I asked thou where I could find them, so I can warn the others. Trust me, I have no ill intentions. He said, changing his honey voice to one of superiority, one of a man who knows what he was talking about. No stuttering, no facial expressions that indicated that he was lying. He had always been a talented liar.

Perhaps, though my teacher was one of the wisest men I have ever encountered. His knowledge even went beyond mine, therefore I trust his words. I advise you to do that as well. He said in a caring voice with no mocking intention. He actually just wanted Nova to feel a little more relaxed around this plant. His gaze went to the older woman that was as calm as the night sky. Perhaps she had realized that her assumptions had been wrong about him- and his kind of humor and entertainment. He smiled at her, before returning to listen to whatever Kunkun still had to say.

It seemed no one would want to eat the nightshade. Oh, what a bummer. Well, at least it wasn't a total loss. Trick liked the older lady. She had some character, but no too much like Kunkun. Trick felt like she didn't trust him all that much, but that was to be expected. As long as she didn't have any evidence that he was up to no good, Trick didn't mind.

Very well. It was nice spending time with the both of you. He responded. Good day, I shall see you in the den. He added, standing up to take his leave. He glanced one last time at the nightshade, Kunkun and the back of Nova, and then he walked away.