Ocean's Breath Plateau brushing up on irony

a howl bellows from the borders of moontide. though she purposefully took a longer, stranger route, racharra returns to the beach. the salty breeze greets her, but receives only the squinting of marigold eyes. with little fanfare the nebet waits to be escorted by one of moontide, red gem in clutch.

she'll have to speak to @Rodyn of Akashingo's plans for her, and hope to be led to the other tribes to extend the very same offer.

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Rodyn heard a call at his borders and followed the noise. There had been an influx of visitors lately and while also trying to help feed Chakliuxs brood. The man was run ragged. But he arrived in a timely fashion.

A smile lit up his face and he dipped his head down.

Hello Lady Racharra. How do you do?

A sweep of his tail in a warm greeting. A kind expression on his face he waited.

she shook her head as he bowed for her, a pained smile curling her lips as the kind but ragged head arrives.

ah, have i caught you at a bad time? she then presents the gem. i've brought this as a gift. think of it as an apology. guilt wracks her for dragging the clearly tired Rodyn to his borders, but she remains as poised as she was during the first exchange with him. This time, the scent of red sand faded ever so slighty, showered by saltwaters from her frequent baths in the oceans as well as her visit to the hermit boy's isle — a boy who for some reason continues to nag her tired mind.

my stay won't be for long. akashingo has important things needed to be discussed with all of the moon tribes.. the nebet speaks quietly, almost strained. i just thought it would be wise to start with moontide.

Racharra seemed burdened more than she had. He was unsure how royal politics worked. So he chose wisely to bot comment on how she seemed tired and careworn.

He shook his head. No. Three of the wolves in moontide have begun having families woth their significant others. And I am simply trying to help them hunt.

He blinked surprised amd then frowned. Would they expect us to come to the palace?

He did some mental mapping. Would that leave his wolves down to much of a hunter. Would the babies be alright? Would he need totale items to trade. He had very little prepared.

moontide was in a tight spot, it seems. pity drives her to keep things quick. she isn't hungry, so she won't be taking from any of moontide's foodstocks. at most she'll chase down a rabbit in neutral territory.

no, no. i'm here in search of a husband from one of the moon tribes.. i must survery the men, and pick one that suits akashingo and i best. but i need one of your wolves could lead me to your allies.

Rodyn knew their riches were high. They were quite lucky. Truthfully their caches were well stocked. It was mostly just his own need to be useful that was driving him. And to make sure they didn't run their stores low.


Rodyn blinked surprised The only available males here are Chakliux who has two wives but his tribe can take more than one. Phox he is an older male. We do have a young man who is only now 1, Raiyuk. And.

Here rodyn hesitated. He didn't want to put his name in the hat, but he also did not wish to lie.

He cleared his throat. And me.

Rodyn shifted and nodded. First please come in and rest. Get something to eat. We are not out of food. I just am frenzied to make sure it stays that way. I can lead you to the moon packs myself or Raiyuk if he is willing to part from his siblings if you prefer someone else.

a list of names and his offer of hospitality, a quiet thank you is given in exchange of the information as she ponders on the descriptions of the men of moontide: one with multiple wives, a senior, and a boy closer to her own age. all born of soldiers or strength, hopefully. racharra will have to see for herself.

rodyn offers himself, and the weight of it is not lost on racharra. he had already caught senmut's eye, so for akashingo it's perhaps the safest pick. he would make a fine husband, even if he is older. she gives a brief nod, and his once-wife comes to mind. was she watching from afar? for her sake, racharra wishes to avoid the widow for as long as she possibly could.

this decision will take time, so do not fret about having to suddenly organize a wedding. a slight chortle to lighten the mood, but she clears her throat again and straightens her posture.
but i will be making frequent visits to moontide and its allies in the coming months... a bigger party in tow, of course.

He nods to her thank you. Then carefully stepa aside for her to come inside their borders. Raiyuk was closest to the girla age. Now a man. Had fought a seal and won. Was son of Chakliux. He also may want multiple wives. But if he was her pick that was for her and him to choose.

A name given ao as to not offer a half truth. The man never lied. Did he want to marry again. Not really. But he would not deal in lies.

Rodyn chuckled. Kukutux, also know as Moonwoman loves weddings. She is also a matchmaker. If you are amenable. I will take you to her first. She has organized weddings and pairings for years.

Part of him cringed inwardly that more wolves would come. He would need to hunt more. Perhaps speak to Kukutux about another group hunt.

Outwardly he nodded. We have some open dens near the beach. And some also near the forest. You may choose whichever you like. And please make visits if you so wish to the others.

could i be lead to her, then? a matchmaker would also come in handy. it'd definitely give her more direction from the moonpeople. though she isn't sure how involved this supposed moonwoman would be allowed to be once racharra's marriage has been set in stone. she knew little of the moon people's culture, nor how much of it could conflict with akashingo's, but it can't be much if racharra was led here.

thank you, my stay will not be for long. i mean it. she gives another grateful bob of the head — and it makes her think of the lavender isle again. ugh! stop it!

A nod. Yes. You can be led to her first. Would you like me to take you or Raiyuk?

She maybe more comfortable in the presence of a wolf her own age. Not Rodyn who was older and also a widow. Oof some days he felt so old, older than his years.


I understand. But the trek to moonglow is not easy without rest and on an empty belly.

either should be fine as long as it doesn't disturb your duties. The women are most important here, afterall. she nods along, perhaps with Raiyuk she could get to know the most appealing of her options in moontide.

i'll stay then. just for a couple of days; i can observe while i'm here.
perhaps by then akashingo would've caught up, but at least they'll see that racharra didn't just disappear to loaf around.

Rodyn chuckled. I will speak with @Raiyuk and will send him to meet you. It would probably be more comfortable with aomeone near your age and he had made the trip as much as I.

He nodded. You have leave to find a place to rest. Have a good evening Lady Racharra.

thank you. rest easy, lord rodyn. she bows her head low after dismissal.
she'll have to find this raiyuk boy soon, but for now a place to rest her head is greatly appreciated.