Pearl Celebration

Chacal · (This post was last modified: February 15, 2023, 07:38 PM by Chacal.)

This will probably conclude this thread. Feel free to put your pearl in your character's profile if you'd like!

There was cause to celebrate. Rewarding packmates for their loyalty seemed quite enjoyable to those who had been around long enough to participate. The young ones, in particular, seemed keen to get their oysters, and find their pearl. She felt the thrill herself, as she opened her first oyster, to find a medium sized white pearl inside. Her brow lifted; she was pleased.

Once the thrum of excitement, chatter, slurping of oyster meat and the crackling of oyster shells had quietened, she paid each wolf a visit, to inspect their pearls with a warm smile that brought a wreath of wrinkles to the edges of her eyes. To each, she spoke quietly, relaying the meaning of their pearl with warm tones.

Stingray's pearl was small, and had a distinct, silver sheen to it. He looked pleased with it- when he'd shown it off, earlier. It had caught the sunlight and had glistened.

"Stingray, you be de keeper of de silver pearl.
Dis hue indicates one who is poised, dignified, an' 'ave good self-control.
It means you will do well in an ambassador role.
Dis size means you 'ave loyalty in you;
to your pack, Sapphique, you be true."

To her daughter she moved next, to see that Suzu had opened an oyster that bore an unusually coloured pearl; it was distinctly peach in hue.

"Suzu, we be de keeper of de peach pearl.
Dis hue indicates one who be playful, spirited an' bright.
It means you will bring de pack many allies.
Dis size means you 'ave a strong mind in you;
to your pack, Sapphique, you be true."

To Etienne she moved next, to see her quiet son sitting patiently with his find; a medium pearl, silver like moonlight. She smiled; the silver hue was always a welcome sight.

"Etienne, you be de keeper of de silver pearl.
Dis hue indicates one who is poised, dignified, an' 'ave good self-control.
I t'ink for you, it means you will be good in a caretaker role.
Dis size means you 'ave a strong mind in you;
to your pack, Sapphique, you be true."

Like a small orb of sunlight, Valravn's pearl was gold and shiny. She was surprised to see one of this hue, and was delighted that it belonged to her brother.

"Brot'er, Valravn, you be de keeper of de gold pearl.
Dis hue indicates one who is free, courageous, an explorer of de world.
It means you are an adventurer, an' would do well as a scout.
Dis size means you 'ave loyalty in you;
to your pack, Sapphique, you be true."

The largest pearl found yet would belong to Rhaegal- and it was also the darkest in hue. Earthy and warm, his pearl was a shimmering shade of brown, with many depths to its hue.

"Rhaegal, you be de keeper of de brown pearl.
Dis hue means you be grounded, confident, secure.
It means you are steadfast, an' t'rough anyt'ing, you will endure.
Dis size means you 'ave a big heart in you;
to your pack, Sapphique, you be true."

She smiled lightly when she saw Theo's pearl. He, like many others, was quite pleased with himself for having found one so pretty; in hue, it was silver, and was about the same size as Stingray's. It did not escape her notice that both of her boys had found silver pearls; it amused her.

"Theo, you be de keeper of de silver pearl.
Dis hue indicates one who is poised, dignified, an' 'ave good self-control.
For you, I t'ink it to mean you would be good in a hunting role.
Dis size means you 'ave loyalty in you;
to your pack, Sapphique, you be true."

When she approached Rykor, his pearl made her eyebrows raise. Not only was it large, like Rhaegal's had been, but the hue was unique as well; a deep, swimming shade of dark green with a lighter shimmer to it.

"Rykor, you be de keeper of de green pearl.
Dis hue indicates one who is balanced, modest, an' curious.
One who takes delight in de natural world around us.
Dis size means you 'ave a big heart in you;
to your pack, Sapphique, you be true."

Her mother was graciously showing the medium, silvery pearl she'd found to the others when Chacal too came to see. It was similar to the one Etienne had found, which made her smile.

"Maman, you be de keeper of de silver pearl.
Dis pearl indicates one who is poised, dignified, an' 'ave good self-control.
It be a fit pearl for one who led our pack to dese shores.
Dis size means you 'ave a good mind in you;
to your pack, Sapphique, you be true."

Saying those words to her mother- one of the pack's founders- brought a tear to her eye.

To her sister she went next, and was pleased to see that her pearl was rich in earthy tones. She smiled. They had come up with this idea together, and it was a pleasure now to get to declare her in front of the pack as well.

"Mireille, you be de keeper of de brown pearl.
Dis hue means you be grounded, confident, secure-
the future of dis pack, wid your guidance, be assured.
Dis size means you 'ave a good mind in you;
to your pack, Sapphique, you be true."

Her own she would announce as well, modestly, and with a quiet smile. No others had found a white pearl; she felt lightly stressed by the uniqueness of it, but reminded herself that all others seemed happy with their pearls as well.

"I be de keeper of de white pearl.
Die hue means innocence, elegance, purity.
an' dat I should use dese qualities to keep peace.
De size means...I 'ave a good mind.
To my pack, Sapphique, I be true."