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Post by Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein on Apr 7, 2013 22:11:06 GMT -5
"Gotcha!" Whale said, scooping her up in his arms from behind. It was rare that he could sneak up on his mate... "Thank Darwin she's inside... the old crow really knows how to kill... the... Red? Are you okay?" He could sense her anxiousness. He looked out in the woods where she had been staring. "What's wrong?" His arms tightened protectively around her.
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Post by Red Riding Hood/ Ruby on Apr 7, 2013 22:22:38 GMT -5
"Victor... w-we need to go inside," she whispered, he was getting closer, he was still holding her," Now! Victor we have to go!"
She finally slipped out of his arms and pulled his wrist into the direction that was the cabin, but the other werewolf was gaining on them quickly- she couldn't outrun him without leaving Victor behind. Ruby looked around frantically to see if she could maybe spot him and fend him away from her mate.
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on Apr 7, 2013 22:33:36 GMT -5
She was fleeing. Tobias picked up the pace, pursuing them.
Ruby was finally in his sights, with HIM. Tobias put his hands up, surrendering his position. "It's alright, Ruby Lucas... I'm not here to harm you." His beady eyes then shifted to the blonde human. "No... we most definitely won't hurt YOU, Ruby."
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Post by Red Riding Hood/ Ruby on Apr 7, 2013 22:37:36 GMT -5
Ruby stood protectively between him and her mate, this man obviously knew her.... she looked him over trying to recall any memory of this lean man," Tobias...?"
It couldn't be... she vaguely remembered him, he was her mothers mate wasn't he? He had been swept up by the curse too then...
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on Apr 7, 2013 22:45:04 GMT -5
He gave a wolfish grin. "So you remember me then?"
He slowly moved closer. "I'm sorry I wasn't there the night that Anita..." His voice dropped. It was still a sore spot for him. "Maybe I could have stopped those men, defused her anger... but I don't blame you, Red. I don't blame you for what happened to my mate." He had been away, protecting the territory from other packs eyeing it. He blamed himself for what happened... and the incompetency of the members of the pack that HAD been left behind to defend their Alpha.
Those whelps had been dealt with.
"In fact I hoped to successfully propose a merger... between our two packs. Mine... and the Lucas clan. You... and your grandmother is, of course, welcome. We honor our elders."
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Post by Red Riding Hood/ Ruby on Apr 7, 2013 22:57:32 GMT -5
"Merge... what?" Ruby blinked, she had a feeling she knew what he meant, but he couldn't possibly be serious- she was obviously with Victor," No, Tobias, believe me you have nothing to fear from... my pack" Could she even call it that? They were pretty much a pack of three which was hardly a 'pack' at all
" Besides... as gracious as your offer is.. I have a mate of my own.." She took a few steps back to stand by Victor, taking his hand in hers,".... Granny however is still single"
She wouldn't have any interest in him at all of course... but still, she wanted to be friendly even if she was slightly disgusted by his interest in her being that he was previously her mothers mate.
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on Apr 8, 2013 6:07:28 GMT -5
He gave a grin. "I think you misunderstand my meaning... I'm proposing an alliance, and assimilation of your pack into ours... that is how it is usually done, daughter of Anita. That is how it is done; not by status of mateship." Even though, if she did go for the bait, that was his plan; he wouldn't mate with someone who didn't have allegiance to his pack. He was working on that. He could see the blush raising in Red's cheeks with embarrassment. "And despite her age, your grandmother would be a valuable asset. Quite a tempting offer..." he smirked. That got a nervous laugh from her.
"We offer protection, community, and answers to questions that your mother probably didn't even have a chance to touch on during your brief time with her." He was presenting the best possible side of himself, otherwise, he would be tearing open Victor's throat and mounting Red to claim her as his own already. "And believe me, it is obvious... your bond to Victor..." He could SMELL the man's human scent all over her, mixed with hers. They must have sex quite often to achieve that... as a healthy, marked couple should... it made him growl inwardly. "But your pack will grow... if not now, eventually, and it is custom to extend a friendly invitation, rather then go to war..."
"Usually we could pick up and leave to claim another territory." Like hell... Anita always taught him to lay waste to any threat, never back down. "...But Storybrooke is QUITE small."
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Post by Granny on Apr 8, 2013 6:15:26 GMT -5
"You got THAT right, squirt." Granny said from the porch to the lean man. No one had heard her come out of the cabin. "But my granddaughter doesn't speak for me. There is a reason why I never joined a pack, and I'm sure as hell am to old to join one even if I WANTED TO."
She came down the stairs and went over to Red, placing her hands on her granddaughters shoulders, unexpected tenderness coming out. "I tried to keep things from you before, force what I believed would keep you safe down your throat... and it nearly destroyed you. This has to be YOUR decision, Red..."
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Post by Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein on Apr 8, 2013 6:20:10 GMT -5
Victor rubbed her back. "I'll support you no matter what." He smiled at her, though he didn't like the way this young man was eyeing her, when Red wasn't watching. "Besides, it might shed some light on some questions that you have always wondered about... from a different perspective." Victor was a man of curiosity and finding answers... so it SOUNDED like a good deal.
"Could you perhaps give us time to think on it for a bit?"
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Post by Red Riding Hood/ Ruby on Apr 8, 2013 6:28:31 GMT -5
She was really being put on the spot wasn't she?
"Please, I'd... like to have a little time to think it over..." She could feel his eyes wandering over her every so often, to the point where she was sure 'assimilation wasn't all that hehad in mind- though he so quickly denied it.
Not to mention he had been a part of Anta's pack- for awhile it seemed perfect, the community was great and the feeling of belonging was fantastic.... but as she quickly learned Pack Life meant a lot more than midnight runs together.
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Post by Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein on Apr 8, 2013 7:38:35 GMT -5
Victor could feel that she was being put on the spot. "Right... that's probably best." She was the 'alphafemal' of the 'Lucas pack'... she should be the final decision maker on this. He kissed her shoulder.
He didn't have to LOOK to feel the icy glare he was getting from this 'Tobias' character. He gave a polite smile to the werewolf. "We'll be in touch..."
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on Apr 8, 2013 7:42:51 GMT -5
"You have until the Wolf's Time coming up this weekend. Why delay?" Tobias smiled at Red, COMPLETELY ignoring Victor as if he wasn't there AT ALL. "We look forward to hearing from you, Red..." He gave Red and Granny a curt nod and turned, disappearing into the trees.
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Post by Red Riding Hood/ Ruby on Apr 8, 2013 15:58:17 GMT -5
And here they thought Granny could ruin the mood.
Red bit her lip a little and ran her fingers through her hair, obviously distressed. When She was sure he was out of ear shot she turned to Victor and Granny, "I... I think we- I'm going inside..." She wasn't sure she liked the idea of being 'alpha' of anything," I need to think this over... and I need wine, definitely need some wine..."
On one hand, pack society was good for protection, and with Owen and Tamara showing up there was no telling who else would come around- or if they would be 'werewolf friendly'. Should something happen it would be smart to have werewolf allies to fall back on. And if it would get Tobias' pack from getting territorial with them.
Then there were all the reasons why joining Tobias' pack was a TERRIBLE idea. From what Red had experienced, Pack society was great till you did something the Alpha didn't like, or if you were an outsider. In many way's werewolf packs were like mini-cults- should the Alpha ask you to poison your Kool-Aid and drink- you do just that. And of course there was the way Tobias gave her his creepy undivided attention....
Overall, the whole thing made Ruby want to crawl under a table and curl up in a ball.
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Post by Granny on Apr 9, 2013 9:09:49 GMT -5
Granny brought over what was left in the bottle, which was about half. She poured a glass for Ruby and one for herself, leaving Victor in the dust... but Ruby seized the bottle and brought it to her lips.
Granny eyed her. "Take it easy, Red." She turned on Victor. "You didn't mention that the place came with werewolf neighbors, blondie. That would have been nice to know..."
She sat down on the couch beside her granddaughter. "It's your choice... though I did just fine WITHOUT a pack. Look how well I turned out!"
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Post by Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein on Apr 9, 2013 9:19:14 GMT -5
NOT reassuring, Granny.
Whale kept the thought to himself. He picked up one of the wine glasses and leaned up against the arm of the couch, rubbing Red's shoulder and neck in comforting circles.
"Right... you've done fine without one, Red... but..." He bit his lip. "...Well, you know me. I'm a man of inquiry. And the last time you were with a pack, they showed you how to harness your abilities so that you weren't a danger anymore. Who knows what else they could show you; show US. I'd love to meet some marked mates. We could form a support group. Get group discounts on Viagra during Wolf's Time." he laughed, trying to lighten the mood.
"The important thing is that we'll stand beside you. No matter WHAT you decide..." He kissed the top of her head.
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