Stavanger Bay higher beings, these words are for you alone

short post. just kinda looking for her to get to know everyone more ^^

those foolish enough to traverse this void must pay the toll and relinquish the precious mind this kingdom grants.
amatsu finds herself patrolling the bay. taking in the area around her new home; her relentless, unforgiving home by the ocean. it was something she didn't know she'd ever be able to have again. she pads amongst the borders, marking what has vanished to make their claim more known. they were, still, rather new to the coast-- and while she was content wth them as stormblessed phantoms, haunting the sands whilst the sea commands them-- she finds herself wanting their land to be known. revered. she sees them as legends, the lot of them. a fearless group, who find themselves happily ready to give their lives for the storms & sea alike had the time ever come.

hope you don't mind her popping in!

Elixir had only been in the bay area for a day but it already started to feel more like home than roaming on her own. It still felt a little unknown to her so she decided to go out for an afternoon stroll, to get to know the territory more. The wolfdog headed out careful on some of the rocks but frolicking on parts that were only grass. The salty air made her happy, the air of my new home, the air of the sea she thought looking toward the ocean.

A moment later she caught scent of a fellow pack member. Excited to meet more of Stormrift's members she dashed to catch sight of a dark woman. Elixir let out a chuff before approaching her so that she wouldn't frighten her. Hello!! she called out in a higher toned voice, tail swaying side to side.

it wasn't long before she was approached by another-- one she hadn't come across yet. now, amatsu wasn't the most social wolf, but she farmiliarized herself with her fellow phantom's scents and appearances, matching names to muzzles alike. this lady was dark, darker than the shuck herself-- a chuff in her direction was let out as she was greeted. the floppy ears this canine had caught her attention immidiately-- she had never met another like that. it was endearing to her. it fit her frame perfectly-- ah yes, all in all; she was cute. very, very cute.

her tail wagged beind her as she was greeted, giving the girl a smile before responding. ,,hello there,'' her voice was hushed though riddled with interest. she circled around this newcomer, taking in her features: not like she could forget this one, as her ears were trademarked to her frame. ,,are you new? i've not seen you around. i'm amatsu, it's nice a pleasure to make your acquaintance.'' she watched carefully as the cloaked stranger's tail swayed, eager to learn more.

The girl had seemed equally as enthusiastic to meet the wolfdog which pleased her in a way. It was always nice to see that someone cared almost as much as she did. I'm Elixir, I've only been in Stormrift for a day.. I love it already though. she said watching the shadow circle around her. Everyone in this place seemed to have the same aura about them, strong, which she felt when she met Ford. The waves crashing in the distance had made Elixir's ears perk for just a second before she turned her attention back to Amatsu.

Amatsu is a lovely name. I was just familiarizing myself with the territory when I saw you. How long have you been here? it was no pressure on the questions as the wolfdog had always been the type to ask many, almost too many to one person. Elixir looked at the other with her cherry red eyes and then noticed the diamond on her head, which was almost like the marking on her own chest just bigger. I hope that we can be friends! I was in a pack before and did counseling, if you ever need it., Elixir smiled at the woman brightly.

the wolfdog's name comes: elixir. a lovely name, a suited name for one as herself. a counsellor, a healer: an elixir. delight crosses into her expression as the midnight colored canine speaks more, and as she had thought, yes, she was a new recruit. ,,i've been here since the beginning. i came across ford on the beach and as we talked it struck a chord. he offered me a place here, very thoughtfully.'' a bright-red ruby gaze meets her own-- a stark contrast, the pair's eyes were. one a glacial white, the other a piercing, passionate red. elixir was friendly, very, very friendly; it was a little shocking at first but amatsu was more than happy to warm up to it-- having someone close in her life wasn't really something she had ever had the pleasure of. ,,i can show you around, if you'd like.''
her tail wags behind her as her pace picks up again, resuming her patrols although slowly. she looked behind her and motioned for elixir to follow, if she so desired to, she would be more than welcome.

It was one of the first, besides Ford and Saucy whom had greeted her at the border, who she had met formally. This woman was so lovely, Elixir was quite fond of others who were so kind and well...happy. She had missed this when she was out there trying to do whatever she needed to feel herself again. Loneliness wasn't better than this... this was better than loneliness. Having pack mates to talk to and interact with was a need for her and even if in the future some of them would have problems she had a use for her studies of therapy. Her heart was truly happy again.

I'd love it if you could show me around a bit. I don't know too much about this place. Just that it's by the sea...and well I wanted to be by the sea. her voice was soft and modulated. Elixir caught up to Amatsu's side and let a curl of her lips happen. Where to first? her head turned from looking at the shadowed woman to in front of them.

her invitation and offer is met with an enthusiastic agreement. she asks where to start, to which amatsu isn't quite sure herself. she has farmiliarized herself with th bay & knows it very well, but there is one place, a special place, that she would want to take elixir; and it would honor her so if she were the first to introduce her to the space. ,,i have the perfect place.'' she leads the wolfdog towards the grove that sits in the middle of the territory; a contrast of rich greens against a sandy shore-- it was as if this place didn't belong here but showed itself all the same. despite the urgings of the sans, the flora still manage to break through it's stubborness & find a home near the sea.

amatsu leads elixir closer to the trees, bringing her to the mouth of the tropical cave. the fae leads her into the twisting canopies as they make their way to the belly of the beast, bounding over vines, carefully looking back in case her escort had gotten caught up on something. she is rather silent on their trek, concentrating, feeling for that divine presence she had sensed all those times before. it is not long after that she reaches her destination, her pace slowing and coming to a complete stop before the heavenly pool. ,,here.'' she whispers to her, moving herself out of the way so her consort can take in the sight: a pounding waterfall, running into crystal waters, barriers of leaves on all sides. a private bay; deep inside the stubborn greenery that haunts the beach.

Elixir joins the woman in a walk. Though she wasn't sure quite where they were going she was trusting of the pack mate she had just met. I can't wait to see it! she chirped and then smiled at Amatsu. It seemed special to her and it would become special to the wolfdog too; the first spot that a new friend had showed her, that was a big deal.

The greenery that they had come upon was cherished by Elixir quietly, she loved this. Plants were her thing. The last time she really got to study them was when she was in the Plateau with Liri at the stream. Good times... but now things were different and she had to accept that. They came to towering trees looking over them and greenery all around. Elixir smiled at her friend and then followed her through. Her head looked every which way, up, down, around and admired the way the trees shaded the ground and the roots grew up from the ground. This alone was special to her, the forest full of plants she could study and gather.

When Amatsu looked back to check on her she looked up at her and then nodded just a second. The wolfdog was in her element here. As they neared the spot her friend was trying to show her. When she stopped Elixir moved forward to see beautiful shimmering water falling to hit a small pool. No one could deny that this piece of heaven was beautiful, not even the blackened woman. After she picked up her jaw from the ground she turned to Amatsu smiling, This....this is so beautiful... how did you even find something like this?

instantly, she's awestruck. as amatsu moved to the side, her companion fully took in the bay where she led her. the expression the floppy-eared shuck had was priceless; this was the first time amatsu had introduced anyone to her little secret within her home-- although she was sure one day it would become more well-known, it didn't bother her much. the fae was happy all the same, so long as she got to introduce someone to something to special to her. elixir took a moment to collect herself as a question escaped her lips, lingering in the air, silently wishing an answer.

the silver shuck moves towards the small pook, laying at it's delicate edges whilst dipping one of her paws in, motioning for elixir to settle by her side, if she so desired. ,,i like to stargaze here. i found it when i was exploring the territory, a while after ford allowed me to join him.'' it was divine to her. a sacred place of which she was sure gods were born from the very waters that nourish the land. she couldn't help but smile at the reaction she garnered from the gorgeous lady. she hoped that elixir could get as lost in the beauty which surrounded them as she could. a dreamy sigh escapes her lips as her tail steadily sways, dipping it in and out of the water, hypnotically watching the ripples.

Amatsu moved to the edge of the seemingly glowing pool of water that settled in the middle. As she motioned, Elixir was already following her wanting to get the full experience in. This place was never in her wildest dreams what she expected to see today. She lowered herself to the ground beside her new found friend and then put one of her paws in also.

The water was cool but refreshing as the trek there made her feel a bit heated. Her ears perked at the sound of her friend speaking. She found it when Ford had let her join him and she was exploring. I love exploring. she said softly and lowered her head to the ground. Bloodened eyes looked around taking in the plants and water and all of the beautiful scenery. It made her so relaxed just laying there.

oof sorry this took so long & it's so short... & lacking ^^; i'm struggling with muse... mind if we fade to black after your next post?

her voice-- dark, quiet, thick. like dark chocolate over blood. she watched as her packmare-- no-- her friend, lowered her head towards the ground as they lay amongst the pool. it was serene here, amatsu finds herself adoring the area of which their pack has claimed: stormrift felt like home to her. the clouds that rolled overhead, the sun struggling to peek through the thick cover that the storms demanded. everything was perfect in this moment.