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[atrb=background,http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/dback-2.jpg] The sennyo seemed to skip across the marsh, barely skimming the surface of the water in the darkness of the night. Stars sparkled through the ragged tree tops sending eerie shadows splaying out, distorting one's perception and playing on the strings of fear. Frogs sang through the darkness and a slight breeze whistled a haunting melody through the vegetation. The willowy figure was however not disturbed in the least by the haunting nature of his surroundings, his dark eyes scanning about him in sharp attention. At 98 years of age it would simply be preposterous for Daedalus to even entertain the notion of fearing the dark; no matter how well the stage was set. In fact, with someone of his superior intelligence there was no reasoning to ever fear what simply did not exist. So on his joyful way he went, secretly hoping to meet a wounded or incapacitated wolf that he could use to conduct his experiments on under the cover of night time. Sure, he was in another pack, but he did not care about his actions disturbing others, never had and probably never would. Humming softly he continued to creep through the night, his periwinkle blue fur almost glowing under the light of the moon. Shadows danced across his pelt and he scrunched his delicate nose up in an attempt to locate the smell of an errant or even preferably a lost wolf. Daedalus himself had never been lost, it just could not happen for the stars, rivers and vegetation guided his movements as his extended education had instructed him. Tonight was no exception and he continued his merry song as his voice echoed quietly through the marsh. “Seasons come, seasons go moreover without fail; Death has come to claim what has always been owned; Then in his eye cast out the fallen and the frail, His grasp clenching souls and claiming the condoned. Seasons come, seasons go.” A wickedly cheerful grin followed his tune and he stopped to cackle, such a witty tune only could have come from a clever wolf such as him self. And as his laughter echoed on the night continued to unfold.

[Vanya]

Vanya slipped through the swamp, her orange antennae lighting the way. She had left the Order's territory to explore, and was finding all sorts of unique places that she, in all of her years, had never seen. A funny spot of muck caught her attention, and she picked up a small stick and threw it on the patch. Sure enough, with a yucky noise, the stick sunk under the mud in seconds. Wisely avoiding any spots of mud like that, she made swift progress through the marsh. A snapping turtle slowly made it's way across her path, and her black eyes followed it. A rumbling in her stomach made her decision. She pawed at the shell, and tried to flip it over. The thing bit her paw, and she jumped back. "Argh! Stupid turtle!" She licked her paw, it was only hurt, not cut. "You're gonna pay for that!" She pounced on the creature, and flipped it over successfully. In minutes, the shell was empty, and she was full. "That'll show it to bite me!" She muttered, and growled to the empty shell. She trotted on, her coat standing out against the gloomy background of the swampy marsh. She had a beautiful orange and light orange coat, with black eyes and glowing orange antennae. As for her wings, they were like the orange tiger stripe butterfly. Orange with black stripes. She glanced back at herself and laughed. She knew she was sticking out like a sore thumb, but she loved her glamorous appearance. She was just about to push her way through a large fern when she heard something. She heard someone singing, and sniffed the air. It was a male. She peeked through the fern and saw he was a Sennyo. She smiled and burst through the leaves. "Well hello there sir. My name is Vanya, may I ask what is yours?" She gave him a dazzling smile and walked a little closer, her antennae glowing bright.

[Dædalus]

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[atrb=background,http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/dback-2.jpg] Dadalus's lovely stroll through the eerie bog was interrupted by the rather abrupt arrival of a fellow Sennyo. Upon hearing the leaves rustle the male had narrowed his eyes, what new form of life could possibly have been hiding in the night? Licking his chops he had rather hoped that perhaps it was something of use to him, but upon seeing a perfectly healthy wolf emerge a sense of disappointment had befallen upon his sleek shoulders. It would seem his nightly quest were to bear unsuccessful fruits indeed, but at least the silly girl had enough respect to address him correctly, as was befitting a wolf of his stature and intelligence. Regarding the female with one blue and one green eye he took diligent note of her bright orange pelt and the scent of other wolves on her, this appeared to be a pack wolf, though from what pack he dared to say he could not be certain, though the rich scent of pine needles certainly seemed to indicated a northern territory. As Vanya had addressed him in such a due manner he certainly supposed he could return the greeting. In a richly deep and smooth voice, almost too deep for one of his built he said, "Well madam you certainly may. My name is Daedalus, associate for the renown mafia." He gave but a brief inclination of his head as a mild bow, "What a pleasure it might be to make your acquaintance. Now what should bring a lady such as yourself out on such a dark night?" Daedalus might appear to be an odd character to be part of the mafia, but with shrewd and intense calculating intelligence and a thirst for the darker topics of life he was more then well suited for the position. In fact it was but his outward demeanor that spoke of any semblance of a good soul, to be true Daedalus had solid reign of his darker nature and concealing it was of little to no difficulty. He fluttered his exotically colored wings, "I wonder what troubles might befall such a dear lady in the dark of the night? Surely you must be knowledgeable of the dangers that stalk lonely travelers?" Daedalus could certainly think of a few, and though his words were not of a threatening nature they did open the door to a lot of plausible probabilities. He gazed more closely at Vanya, eyes drinking in the beautiful appearance of her fur, he was ever so partial to beauty, especially that of females. In fact he simply had to edge closer to smell the delightful scent only gifted to females. "My dear you are a rather ravishing wolf. Such a rare pelt is simply a devine thing indeed." His voice dripped in the night air, rich as the heavy humidity that surrounded the wolves. Daedalus never offered compliments, unless he found a particularly attractive female to focus his attentions on.

[Vanya]

Associate of the Mafia, did he mean he worked with blood thirsty killers, she thought, worriedly. But he seemed nice, if not friendly, intelligent, if not a mad man. She mentally shook her head, and brushed away her fears. She wouldn't let that ruin her chance to get to know this wolf. She nodded, and said, "The Mafia? How interesting! Out on a dark night? Adventure, I suppose, meeting new wolves, seeing new places, though I am in the Order.. Troubles, yes, but I haven't seen very many alligators, or dragons, and I learned how to avoid quick sand and sinkholes long ago. 'Tis a pity that other wolves don't have as much time as we do to learn." She watched him, there was something... Unique about this wolf. His appearance was interesting, and handsome, but it was almost like there was something deeper, something he wasn't showing. All of her dark thoughts vanished, however, when he remarked on her looks. Ravishing! How delightful, she thought as she replied. " Ravishing, why, thank you, you aren't so bad looking yourself." She cocked her head, and continued. " And really, what I find divine is a beautiful blue coat, like yours.." She smiled at him, and circled him, letting her long tail flow gently. She completed her circle, and was back facing him. "Now, compliments are indeed nice, but I have questions. What are you doing here? A wolf like you? So much talent, but your here in the middle of a swamp." She sat down in front of him, and waited for him to reply.

[Dædalus]

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[atrb=background,http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/dback-2.jpg] Daedalus nodded his head, it was not only a pity that they lacked the time to enhance their knowledge but also a pity that even if they had the time they would never achieve his level of superior intelligence. "Uh huh, a pity indeed, how disturbing it must be to live one's life with such an inferior awareness." So this Vanya appeared smart enough to converse with, and Daedalus was beginning to think that perhaps this encounter would not be such a waste after all. "Of course they need not matter, as long as we at least have one other individual with the desired degree of intelligence to engage in conversation." He glanced solemnly at Vanya,telling her without so much words that he was refereeing to her. In essence it was as much a comment of acceptation as much as it was a compliment. A pleased grin appeared on his maw, so the female not only could accept worthy compliments but also recognize true good looks in others. Puffing out his chest slightly he stood a bit taller. True to his complex nature Daedalus was also quite simple, stroke his ego and he would certainly be all too easy to manipulate; his vain nature made him perfect for it. "Oh my dear, surely you do jest, my wondrous good looks pale in comparison to such a flaming orange coat and remarkably well maintained shape." He gave her another appreciative look, wondering how her pelt might feel against his own, his obsession with beauty starting to unfold. Talented? She thought he was talented, and rightly so, what a smart creature indeed he thought smugly. He came forth to repeat her circling motions while speaking, "I was merely looking for some rare prey, something that might offer my studies some more information." He came back around, the shadows playing across his face to stare right into her onyx eyes. "But I think I have found far better." A coy little smile was hinting at the edges of his mouth and he raised one green brow. "Yes, adventure is all well, however if you travel much further south you will surely need an escort in such treacherous lands. The jungle offers a more rugged terrain, but the treasures it conceals are well worth the trip." His smile had turned into a full blown grin of delight as an idea crossed his mind. "Perhaps you should enjoy a tour? With a member at your side you needn't fear attacks." A little chuckled of merriment escaped his chest, the sound that although it was all to easy to laugh with seemed a trifle off balance. Daedalus figured that if he could lure the beautiful creature into the dangerous lands he might be able to take the female as a prisoner and study her. In his mind this was not conceived to cause misery or pain, in fact he was disillusioned about other's feelings to the point of convincing himself that Vanya should consider herself honored to be chosen as the latest subject of experimentation. Yes, he was thoroughly assured that she would enjoy the whole thing, after all she had been in search of an adventure.

[Vanya]

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[atrb=background,http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/vback-3.jpg] [scrolly:h(335), w(340),sy] IC Normal, "Talking" Thinking Vanya nodded, she didn't think she could stand having a life so short. Compared to how long her life was, that was like a blink of an eye, and she felt sorry for the poor wolves who lived such short, unimportant lives. "Indeed, but today, even in our long-lived species, you can rarely find intelligence, such a pity, but I suppose some of us can't be perfect. In fact, I believe some wolves are just there to be used by those with superior knowledge." She giggled slightly at his next words. "Jest? No, no! Blue is such a unique and handsome color, and of course, if you have a handsome wolf to go with it, then well, things just can't get better.." She grinned at him, her black eyes sparkling. "Studies?" She gave him a look of astonishment and continued. "A clever wolf like yourself, I should have known! I'm sure I haven't met anyone with your level on genius." Her tail swished around behind her and she gave him a flirtatious smile. Her smile faded, however, when he suggested a tour. She would have loved to spend more time with the male, but she knew that the mafia was a dangerous place, even though she trusted the male. "I'm terribly sorry, but I really shouldn't, Ahote would be furious if I so much as placed a paw across the boarder line. In fact, speaking of Ahote, I should be getting back." She waited for his reactions, and her smile returned. She wanted to see if he would try to persuade her to stay, or if he would let her go or, she grinned happily, follow her back. Though she doubted her would, the thought swam in her mind. [/scrolly]

[Dædalus]

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[atrb=background,http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/dback-2.jpg] ooc: heads up, if you remove the quote tags at the top of the table it won't show daedalus wrote such and such. Delighted, Daedalus was simply delighted! How grand it was to find such a like-minded creature whom truly appreciated the beauty of sheer intelligence. He practically sighed in relief, so his search for other smart creatures was not wasted after all; finally a successful discovery. Beaming with unconcealed pleasure he said cheerfully, "So right you are miss, and really they should certainly consider themselves to be lucky to have us to guide them. Why, we are practically saints, taking pity on their misfortunes and giving them a purpose." He nodded his head enthusiastically, finding the discussion endearing and his green antennas bobbed along for good measure. Practically twisting about in unabashed pride he said, "Oh well I suppose it certainly is a becoming pelt, but nothing without a beautiful contrasting one to compliment it." His green and blue eyes did not leave the female for a second, drinking up her appearance like a crow with a shiny stone and his nose twitched as he committed her scent to memory. This way he might stalk his lovely fascination no matter where she chose to go, after all she was his subject now. Of course she had not met any with his degree of intelligence, the idea that others should possess any level near his own was laughable, a vaguely amusing concept at best indeed. He chuckled merrily, Vanya appeared to have a sense of humor as well to match her grand looks and brains. "No, I sure don't imagine you have, wolves like use are not a dime a dozen. In fact it is unbelievable that such rare gems should meet in one spot, why the heavens must be fainting from the spectacular event that is unfolding in front of their eyes." He glanced up for added emphasis, grinning up at the stars. His face darkened just a tad at the mention of another wolf, the first signs of what truly made him an excellent mafia member. A soft growl crept into his voice, "Well isn't that a right pity, this Ahote must not care too much for you have managed to travel a great distance already. Surely a leader must have more to do then to track down every member in his pack...Though to even loose sight for a second of such a ravishing wolf is a right sin. Yes..." He was not about to allow his catch to escape quite yet, but he would woe her into staying, words were stronger bonds then actions sometimes he had discovered. Grinning flirtatiously he asked, "Why don't you stay for a bit longer? It is night, he cannot be aware that you are absent, no one could be aware actually. And it would simply drive a dagger into my blessed heart to see a beauty wander alone through the night, so many hazards await the lonely traveler." Climbing stealthily onto a log he followed the fallen tree to a large tree protruding from the murky water and hopped up on a large root. Glancing down at the space in front of him he sent an invitation with his eyes. This way they might remain face to face so that he might continue to gaze at the exotic black diamonds that were Vanya's eyes.

[Vanya]

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[atrb=background,http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/vback-3.jpg] [scrolly:h(335), w(340),sy] IC Normal, "Talking" Thinking Vanya's antennas were glowing very brightly, reflecting her happy mood. "Yes, of course, sometimes I just have to stop and marvel at how idiotic some wolves can be!" She shook her head sadly, for she did often have to stop and wonder how some wolves survived to adult hood. "And often all our lovely talents are wasted, these days it is nearly impossible to find a intelligent sennyo, our kind are forgetting their true nature, which is, of course, as you already know, being wise and clever, and not running around babbling with the lesser species." She frowned slightly, in her mind being a sennyo made you practically royal. She laughed a bit at his next words, then replied. "Oh really, we both know that blue is much more wonderful then a plain orange pelt. Blue is, I am sure, one of the best colors that are species is lucky enough to be able to have!" She gazed adoringly at him, it was obvious he shared her beliefs about the best species. She loved being with a wolf who she could agree with, and of course, be agreed with, and she smiled at the male, glad she found someone who was right in his head. "True, just a few worth while creatures still roam this earth, to have two in one place is extraordinary!" She flicked her tail, being with this wolf was all to delightful. She listened to his next words, yes, no one would be aware if she stayed longer. Besides, she thought, I have only just met this wonderful wolf, I really should stay a bit more.. Vani nodded and said, "You are right, no one would know, so I'm sure I could stay. And yes again, traveling through the swamp at night is not a good idea, you have me convinced." She followed him up on the log, then hopped to the space in front of him, waiting for him to speak. OCC: Yes, usually I remove the tags, I must have forgotten! [/scrolly]

[Dædalus]

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[atrb=background,http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/dback-2.jpg] Dipping his head Daedalus had to agree whole heartedly, they had forgotten how important it was to be a Sennyo, left their pride to rot among corruption and outside influence until they became but shells of their species. “Justly so, it fills me with great sadness to watch the terrible tragedy happen before my eyes, but alas, one must care for them self less they too become infected with this disease that seems to claw at our magnificent species. It fills my soul with hope to find another Sennyo that has resisted this disaster and persevered. That certainly makes you a champion in my eyes, what a brave wolf you must be.” He sighed grandly, as if to mourn the passing of his specie’s pride before shaking his head to banish the black reality. A perfect row of brilliant white fangs shone from under his dark green maw, what a flatterer this lovely dear was and if others could be as observant then Daedalus might be out of work. If he could just lure the darling into the mafia territory he might have further opportunity to investigate what made this devine creature so magnificent. But all in good time he mused, they had plenty of time after all. “Lucky is what we are, gifted for our faithful dedication to enhancing our knowledge and promoting pride in our species. Just think, beauty and brains, why it is a great mystery how we have not reached new heights of power in our packs. We have much more to offer then most, and I believe the mafia recognizes this potential in myself.” He stopped to scratch a spot on his side, twisting his body in a lithe fashion. “Where was I? Oh yes, as a pack that has recently been conquered there are plenty of high positions available, my goal is to slip my way in and my lovely Vanya you can be guaranteed I shall succeed.” It was quite nice to find a place that appreciated his talents and intelligence and he had taken a liking to their values straight away. Perhaps with his help they might become more of an organized crime rather then known for being evil. “They truly appreciate my talents you see, and like minded wolves are so hard to come by these days. In fact, they are so rare it seems a shame to let one go when one encounters such a wolf.” His two different colored eyes watched closely for any reactions his words might be having. Daedalus flicked a piece of loose bark away and watched it disappear into the darkness below them. “Tell me, what has your pack offered to you? Surely such a noble and rare creature as yourself must have been recognized for the gift you are? Why to do so otherwise would simply be an insult to your prestigious character.” He sniffed in disdain, the thought of the magnificent creature wasting away in a pack that did not appreciate her. Under his care he could provide the proper attentions that such a delicately flower might require.

[Vanya]

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[atrb=background,http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/vback-3.jpg] [scrolly:h(335), w(340),sy] IC Normal, "Talking" Thinking Vanya nodded as he spoke. It was such a shame that the sennyo name no longer demanded respect. She let a little smile play on her maw as he complimented her, compliments were probably Vani's favorite thing. "Yes, beauty and brains, though very fine, are only one of are species wonderful talents. I am glad that you have found the mafia, even though the sennyo has magnificent qualities, many packs seem to think we are just ordinary wolves." She laughed at his next words. "Guaranteed? My dear sir, I have never been more sure of anything in my whole life, and of course, being a sennyo, that is saying something! I am sure on day you will be the alpha of the mafia, the current one is a short lived species, am I correct?" She snorted in disgust. She listened to his words, her ears perking up slightly. A pack that truly realizes his talents and skills? She wondered, as she listened. As he asked her a question, she tilted her head, and replied. "It pains me to say it, but no. I am treated like every other female in the pack sadly. None that I have met are long lived or remotely intelligent, like you or me." She shook her head. "Yes, it pains me to say this, but so far the Order does not seem.. Suited to me." She looked at the sennyo, waiting for his reply. [/scrolly]

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[Dædalus]

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[atrb=background,http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/dback-2.jpg] ooc: So I suppose we could go ahead with plot where he will convince Vanya to take a tour of the mafia lands. I suppose he could release her from the emoticon in the next thread after he has shown her around? So then off she might go on her merry way perhaps without even knowing he influenced her choices (uh, emotions). It won't be a strong hold anyways, might just let the prisoner thing slide and keep this simple. Daedalus frowned in a vague show of empathy, to not be recognized for the value that the female possessed was tragic indeed. That settled the matter in his mind, it was time to take matters into his own paws and show Vanya the beauty of the mafia and its lands. Perhaps with a bit of persuasion she might see how much more packs had to offer? Whether the plan succeeded or not it did not matter, for at least he might be able to study the female sennyo a bit longer. To be sure he would release her from his hold after a little tour, but until then he would have to use his powers to woe her in. Focusing intently his eyes almost gleamed with an inner spark as he saw the color of Vanya's emotions about her lithe shape. Carefully he wove another color through, a mild feeling that would not only instigate strong curiosity and a thrill for the unknown but a desire to remain in his company. This way he could be sure she would not wander off and perhaps be captured by another mafia member. He watched with interest as the indigo color wove into the others, running through and pulsating lightly, the only sign to him that it was unnatural. He extended his dark green paw to pat Vanya's orange one, nodding his head in understanding. His deep voice ran out sympathetic to her plight, "Oh dear, how tragic indeed. If only I could do something to help take your mind off this terrible affair..." He look away, glancing at the water in false sorrow, a sly smile at the corner of his maw. Then suddenly his whole body seemed to perk up and he nimbly leapt up, "But there is! Surely a little tour, but a short one, in a new land might offer a distraction? Just think of the wondrous creatures and amazing vegetation that await discovery! Would you join me my dear? It is the least I can do." A charming smile followed his words, depicting sincerity and initiating trust. With that he hopped up and landed on another thin root, the maneuver almost acrobatic in nature. Hoping to the next one he looked back, already partially shrouded in darkness as his antennas cast a faint glow across his face. "Coming?" He flicked his tail in invitation and waited to see if his trick would work.

[Vanya]

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[atrb=background,http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/vback-3.jpg] [scrolly:h(335), w(340),sy] Vanya was glowing. She really had thought all creatures besides herself were stupid and annoying, but her she had found a wolf, almost in the same mold as herself. Yes, he was a charming fellow, like herself, a smart fellow, like herself, and... Oh, wouldn't it be lovely to go someplace else? Vanya blinked in confusion. Where did that come from, she wondered. But the more she thought about it, the more lovely and enticing it seemed. It really would be nice to go someplace. And you know what would be even nicer? A little voice asked. It answered itself. To go with Daedalus. Vanya smiled in a vague way. It would be nice. She began to smile more sincerely, the thought and false feeling was taking over, and she couldn't see that it was one the male had implanted in her, and not her own genuine feeling. She nodded to Daedalus, it seemed almost as if he had read her mind. "A tour?" Vani's bright orange ears perked, she was hanging on his every word. She gave batted her eyelashes, even false feelings could do nothing against her instinct to flirt. She nodded unenthusiastically to Daedalus, what a clever wolf indeed. "Yes, our kind shouldn't miss an opportunity to learn more knowledge, and a tour in a new land would be just the thing..." As long as no one else joins it, she thought privately. She followed the blue sennyo eagerly, copying his motions as she bounced from one root to another. OOC: Yes, good idea, we can just start another thread in the mafia lands. If you could post a link? Yeah, when he is done with her, she can go on her merry way, totally oblivious to what happened. And maybe they could meet again? Would probably be fun. Alright, full steam ahead, then. [/scrolly]

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[Dædalus]

Hello Sky,

You might have noticed that I have not created a new thread yet, not because I do not want to continue with the subplot but more because I had an idea turning in my head. As you might have noticed there is to be an All Hallows Eve festival in the Mafia with tons of subplots and interesting things occuring during the celebration. Now it occured to me that why not include ours? Daedalus could keep Vanya under emoticon power during the festival and pretend she is his prisoner (though Vanya would not know this) and tell her she is an escort, lol. Later in the night the special surprise Daedalus has for the festivities will render his power weaker and let Vanya escape his hold.

So in essence Vanya gets to attend a party and then go home, escaping before the mafia even knows it. I don't know, but let me know what you think so I can add this (or not) to the festival plots.
Cheerio,
Somatra

[Sky]

Sounds like an excellent idea to me, som. When the Hallows festival starts, I will track the thread and post after Daedalus. Sound like a plan?