Conquest Horizon

Legs kicking away, Bakari half watched the sky and a few small clouds float on by. He felt board and really… after cooling off a little? He came to fact he may have lost his temper a little too much. Didn’t mean he was still a little agitated, but he resigned, he couldn’t do anything right now. Bina might have a nasty temper, more than he did-- but at least she could think a bit clearly.

Nope. not him. He had to lose his temper and go off with a half-cocked plan to get his sister back. He didn’t even THINK about the possibility of Asha being someplace else. But now that he was calm? Well, he realized that Phobia was his best bet to get things done. So said Sumari anyways.

He still felt angry at the striped, but he decided to let it slide for now.

Though as he continued to sit on the railing to the crowsnest, Bakari noticed something. It was small at first, but now that it got closer, he could see it. Ships. Not too many, but quite a few. He gave a snort and moved to the Comm device and said, “hey, there’s a bunch of ships commin’ by… don’t get up, I got it.” Not overly enthusiastic, but figuring to just deal with it.

Not waiting, he got on the railing again and waited for the ships to get closer. Many rushing in to land. Frowning, he leaped off and landed on the sand, just as what he thought were gnolls were coming out-- but after a moment, he noticed they were a bit more shorter and had more males. Shrugging, Bakari decided he didn’t care. They looked like gnolls, so he could work off his anger off from those gnolls that beat him up.

“Hey, idiots!” He shouted out to the rushing ‘gnoll like’ group, “this is private island, get lost!” (end)

One of the hyena snorted as a female spoke. “Back off cub! We’re here for one thing and one thing only!” then snarl as she took out a blade. “That damn Exiled!” (Done)

“Phobia?” Asked Bakari and looking from her, to the others. He had to point out, “I thought hyenas were shorter?” (end)

Snorting harshly, she told. “We’re Spotted Hyenas, cub. Not like those Stripes.” then told. “Now move and no one will get hurt. We’re only here for one person.” (Done)

“I think you got that backwards, ya hag.” Bakari said rather flatly, “I think it goes more, get lost before I beat you all up and make you eat dirt.” His outright boldness was… (End)

Low chuckles came from the Spotted, as more ships were coming down to drop off more of them as she told. “Then you got to get at all of us if you want us to stop getting retribution of what that Exiled did, cub.” (Done)

Hands coming out, Bakari said, “good.” A sort of finalized tone there as he smirked. “Cuz I’v had a real crappy day and got this old grudge on gnolls-- and since you look the part, I get to pay it off for free. Now stop yappin’ and come get it, ya pansies!” (end)

“ATTACK!” shouted the Spotted, as they roar and charged towards the cub as began the battle of one fast and hard hitting demi-god Herno, hitting and tossing Spotted as they flew into the ocean, or at least close enough to swim back to land in a couple of minutes as more and more Spotted were charging to hold down the Herno, while other's were rushing to get at the ship and board it.

Bakari noticed those slipping by, would disengaged from those attacking him, running back far faster than any would thought just to get in their way and take a deep breath in. Beathing as full as he could before he blew out a wide and very far flame before the group. They yelp and had to retreat back from such flames, as Spotted began giving out chanting calls to improve their speed, stamina and strengths to combat against this single threat. (Done)

They regrouped, and charged again in a very wide formation. Certain that they could get past if they were too spread out to focus. Bakari took in a breath and leaped back before landing and sweeping a leg. It started as a breeze, before a strong gale came in from the ship. All the spotted spluttered, stumbled and hacked. Wind pushing them and sand getting in both eyes and mouths.

Then, Bakari struck again, rushing one way and kicking up sand, and then came from the side to start bowling over the front lines, making those in back to stumble over their knocked over brethren and sisters.

All the while, those on the ship moved by the cargo bay to make a stand.. And stared. Mari even opened her eyes and spoke, “little Bakari… most strong…” Just dumbfounded at the sight. When another galewind came in, it cause many spotted to fall over or stumble from the greater force. (End)

Siege slowly nodded, having the golem Knights stand ready as he spoke. “It is...shocking to see.” looking over the amount of fighting and use of magic as it was something he recalled Najat and Ash using...but on a whole different level.

Scrappy look over as he stated. “Spotted forces are known to be strong and hard fighters, able to stand toe-to-toe to the minotaurs if they were able to fight. However it is rather surprising and concerning to see Bakari to be this strong and hid it all the while.”

Phobia stood by Mari side, as they saw Bakari moving a bit to get a distance as he began using his fists in to directions as gouts of long and hot flames cutting off two flanked spotted groups and forcing them back before they get burnt. “I’ll admit...this is freaky.” looking it over as he frown and said. “Whats more concern is the fact I don’t see any Striped….” then said with a glance around in suspicion. “Unless they are using the Spotted as decoys to move behind the ship and infiltrate from there.” (done)

There was another gale, one that even made the crew back up and shut their eyes from the flying sand. But when it was over, the Spotted were again pushed back, and Bakari shouting, “while I don’t mind makin’ you all eat dirt? GET LOST!” Sounding a bit agitated, “If ya don’t bug out in the next five seconds, I’m takin’ the kid-gloves off!” Making Mari slightly shift in concern. (End)

“As long as that Exiled is here?! WE will NEVER STOP--” shouted a Spotted. (Done)

The next moment, the spotted went flying from a powerful gale that sent her right into the shallow ocean waters. Bakari looked up and asked, “anymore idiots? Cuz the next one that says ‘we’re commin’ to fight’ or whatever crap they say, I’m going to let loose on ya all!” (end)

“Stop protecting the Exiled!” shouted a Spotted. “We’re here for justice! So stop it!” (Done)

“Cry me a river!” Shot back Bakari, “he’s my ticket to get my Sis’ back, so get lost already, last warning! Getting into a very odd stance, prepared to get to work if they refused. (End)

“ALL THE WAY!” Shouted all the Spotted.

Bakari seem to be doing some sort of dance in place, lots of spins and twirls, getting faster and faster as the winds began to pick up. There was a sensation of very hot air that mixes in, the winds slowly swirling more and more around them. (donE)

Feeling something really bad was going to happen, Mari urgently tugged at Phobia, and the other’s began to back awy with her. The air only got hotter and from the looks of it, flames licked at Bakari’s body before he stopped to take a still stance and had a breath. Then, he let it out in a loud shout, fire bursting from his mouth and into the air-- the winds sweeping up the fire as the area began to light aflame and become some sort of twisted firestorm of a hurricane in Phobias eyes. All the while, the air got hotter and Siege hit the switch to close the bay doors. Leaving them in relative protection-- while the spotted saw what the storm was in Asha’s vision.

On the other side of the bay doors, they heard Spotted screaming, shouting and a few calling on retreat as they were forced to retreat from the burning tornade of death.

Phobia couldn’t help but feel a shiver in his spine as he said. “Normally, I wouldn’t mind to see spotted in pain but…” unable to resist of holding Mari in his arms. “This is new….and terrifying at the same time.” (done)

Mari wordlessly needed, possibly not for the same reasons though. She glanced over, and saw that even Kan looked a bit disturbed from what she had seen. And while it wasn’t enough, Siege seemed to keep away from the wall that was a bit warm to the touch. It was with slow realization why the ship went down when it did. Wind and Fire were apparently connected to Bakari in some form-- but nothing like how Najat was connected to ice.

They waited for a while, half hearing other sounds besides the winds and flames crashing on the hull. When it ended, Bakari came in. A door opened and they could both see the heat outside, and feel the cool air half rush out and hot air come in. Bakari shut the door and walked right in, body seeming to just exude heat that they could just see it coming off of him. “They got the point and finally left.” Bakari told while going on his way. (end)

While Siege stare at Bakari walking pass, Phobia turn his head and felt his eyes widen of the...damages caused by the Herno. Seeing trees burnt to a crisps as their remains were of a stump...or whats left of it. Water by the ocean trembing and half-boiling as the water shifting seem to try to make it return back to normal. The very air outside was burning, as he and the other's could see the ship hull was hot and could easily give any burn marks.

They saw the ships of the Spotted going on full retreat, and any that couldn’t make it either had their ships burnt or them burning to death...the lucky few were those suffering from heavy burns. The sand itself was half-glass where he was at, and even seeing other ships were downed in the water or sinking as the winds had push them hard into their places. What few ships remains took their wounded and had to retreat fast.

Kan took a breath in as she said. “Well...look like we don’t need to be worry for a few more days at least.” then glance to Phobia as she asked. “Phobia, how long till the ship is in full repair?”

Getting him to move his attention from the sight and to the Haynu as he told. “Well, considering the amount of work I had to put in with Jiru and my golems? We should be good to leave anytime…” then glance back out as he said. “Maybe after we let the ship hull cool down...don’t want to accidentally get a overheat on the ship from the spots touch by...Bakari flames.”

Their attention turn to see a ship outside bursting in a explosion, the heat of it making it pop as Phobia scrunch his face as he told. “Ooooooor maybe now, I don’t trust the idea of our ship side bursting like that from the heat...or whatever magic the Herno used to get the Spotted out of here.” (done)

Running the number’s over, Scrappy knew that they would be fine-- since their ship was much bigger? It would need more time to heat up. But all the same, the area was going to be hot for a bit, and the ship was still pretty hot. At best, they needed to start venting the ship just in case to try speed up it’s cooling and once things had cooled enough? Leave before the Spotted tried a second push. (End)

Finishing his calculations, Scrappy spoke. “I have calculated and our ship will not be burst like the smaller ships. However I recommend the areas of the ship be cool down with venting, as to speed up the cooling, once we are finished, we should leave immediately to the East and travel through Arabia as of what Seer Sumari has mention through Nibbles.”

Motioning a hand, Phobia told. “Go on and let the golems get to work on that Scrapy, I...will be in my room thinking.” Moving on off as while the other's slowly move and head to their area, Phobia himself thought over on what he saw of what Bakari could actually do. It was...shocking to him, even shock and...slightly scared him of seeing such power. Bakari could of easily gone through with his threats, and there would be nothing to stop him. Phobia frown a bit to this thought as he was making his way to his room.

I can’t believe a small punk like that could have so much power...but how? I know Ash and Najat have their own power, but that was...neither of them had anything that held a candle to what Bakari did...and the guy wasn’t wounded or tired out from the firestorm he made. He was all casual and look like he could easily do it a few more times without breaking a sweat!

Rubbing a hand to his forehead, the Striped thought and let a low sigh escape. And part of me is glad it’s Spotted...but I’m still suspicious that it wasn’t a ploy, since the Striped would probably sneak in the ship by another means, try to get in and get at me...or at least try to...maybe I can ask Mari once she’s check her seals if any did try to sneak in.

Thinking over it a bit, Phobia nod a bit to this as the thought of his former Clan brought up another can of worms in his mind. Mostly on the harsh reminder that he was trying to get over with. That in a way, he was alone. That he was away from a STriped Clan, his home, the Isles. That if he ever comes close to the isles he was a dead man…

But he glance to look down to Mari, not even noticing the vixen followed and clinging to his left arm, half-hugging him for her own comforts and need. He tried to move his arm to wrap it around her to pull her closer to hug, but she held onto his arm close and somewhat tight. He let out a low breath and figure to just let her hold onto his arm. He was sure they can hug later…

He did however thought on something and felt a frown. Giving a galnce back he took in a breath as he asked. “Mari?” looking to her as they made a turn on a corner. “When we reach in my room can you… can you brush me?” looking to her as he gave a somber expression. “Its...it’s been a long time since...since I’ve been brush and its...its something my Clan does regular and I…” trying to come up with a reason why but yet, he didn’t know what word to say. (Done)

Smiling, Mari said, “will brush, if you brush me.” Though soon told, “when mates, will let brush tails, if gentle.” (end)

Giving a low snort, he roll his eyes as if he knew she would say that, he did however assure with a grin. “Of course I will,” going on to lightly tease. “I always enjoy fluffy fur, Mari, and you’re the fluffiest of them all.” (done)

With a mischievous smile, she added, “am I not soft too?” And hugged his arm tight into her now squeezed breasts, and his hand being pulled closer to her panties-- all of which reminded him of her feminine form. She giggled and spoke, “brush most easy, when nothing on. Best we wash, then brush, prrr~?” (end)

“Yes!” quickly spoke Phobia as he held a low blush, then clear his throat as he said. “I-I mean, yes. Good idea! Very good idea!” then quickly walk as he added. “But it is true, you are soft...soft and...very fluffy, Mari.” (done)

She nuzzled him and told, “and you most firm and strong.” Sighing out, “you love Mari, yes?” (end)

Giving her a questionable look, he spoke in a more gentle tone as he gave a light nuzzle --one he tried to do as best he could-- to her. “Of course I do...you accepted me, I would be stupid to not love you for putting up with someone like me.” he nearly stop his walk, mostly to look at her as he let his guard down and smile in a mixture of happiness and somberness. “You did a lot for me, Mari. You consider me as a potential mate, you actually stuck by me a lot longer than I thought. You actually fought for me against...my former clan, even.” (done)

Finger up to his lips, Mari told in a oddly firm manner. “They not your clan. They lost right, when exile you. Right or wrong, they lost right to call you clan. You have no reason to say they are clan.” And lowered her finger, telling, “I, am clan. You, are my clan. We are new clan. Kits, will be new clan. Past is past, us and our kits, are future.” (end)

Raising a brow, he asked curiously. “What about Scrappy and my golems?” (Done)

Thinking, Mari sid, “Scrap good friend. Golems just silly tools.” (End)

“What about Nowa and Jiru?” (Done)

Rolling her eyes, Mari answered, “Nowa honaroy clan. She is most fun. Jiru respected, like him and jokes.” (end)

Nodding in agreement Phobia soon asked. “What about the rest?” (Done)

Mari hummed and spoke, “you hope they be clan too?” Turning her gae to him and said, “Zaki spoke much of Stripes. I asked many a thing. You are… hoping for more clan of us all?” Which made Phobia silent, but Mari assured. “Clan is more than blood. If you wish them to be clan, I will not object.” Then half added, “unless they wish harm on you. Then I kill.” (End)

Giving a low snort to that, Phobia said in mild amusement. “Only one I can think of doing that is Kan.” (done)

“I like Kan though!” Whined Mari, “Kan see you annoying. Not threat.” (End)

“Its the thought that counts.” said Phobia in return as he slowly began to turn and started to walk. “Personally I think she wants to see me suffer when our kits come around, see me tired and weared down from feeding the kits in the night when they wake up.” giving a low sigh as he remarked. “Almost remind me when cubs were born in the Clan. There were many nights when lots of the cubs were awaken by another set of a crying litter.” Slowly shaking his head as he continued.

“But to repeat my answer to you? Yes, I do love you Mari...always.” saying this with a calm, but full in utter conviction as how could he not love the vixen by his side? Despite how they met, he slowly began to feel for her more and more with his heart. To feel actual love for Mari as time progress. He was sure he was lucky he met a female that not only see him as ‘a potential mate’ but wants to make sure she gets him to all to herself.

Something he admitally didn’t mind since he felt the same to her. (done)

Smiling in return, Mari spoke, “then I will give back love too. We share it, then give it for kits.” Seeming to come back to that at some point. “But, if we suffer with kits, so will all on ship. Make Kan babysit if too mean to you.” (end)

Laughing a bit, Phobia joked as he glance down to her as they were making their way back to his room. “It would be a nice revenge of sorts, let ‘auntie’ Kan babysit our kits.” he however thought and soon said. “Although...I do wonder what they would look like, or if they would be a combination of Striped and Kitsune?” he then couldn’t help but laugh a bit more as he said to Mari. “They would probably be the most terrifying kits to anyone once they grow up.” (done)

“Will see.” Mari admitted. Though she asked, “will be fine with three kit’s, yes?” Nearly making him stumble, as she explained. “One and two, common. But could get three. Grew up in family of seven. Fine with this?” (end)

Giving a look, Phobia slowly said. “No I don’t mind...honestly I’m surprised.” going on to explain. “Stripes...usually give birth to a litter, around 4-6 cubs in one birthing.” then going on to tell. “We rarely get one or two, sometimes we get more, or very rarely we get seven.” (done)

Giggling, Mari spoke, “explain big sac, why so viral. Make women very full for many a young.” Making him blush a bit. “Might have three, when we work most hard for it~” (End)

“I,” started Phobia in a embarrassed tone. “Might need to take certain herbs if that would happen, since while I’m,” clearing his throat a bit as he told. “Virile? It doesn’t mean I won’t have the energy sometimes, even when I get done working or repairing something big on the ship.”

With a humm, Mari told while playing with a hair on his head, “we take whole day for us, prrr?” Smiling ever so sexily. “We ask for few things. Make sure we have plenty time to try for most kits~” Making him feel a bit warm. She giggled and asked, “we go practice in shower, yes~?” (end)

“Maybe,” started Phobia as he said. “Long as we can brush afterwards.” moving a bit faster as he saw her nod happily to that idea as he glance to her tails. Part of him understood he couldn’t touch them, but another part wanted to at least touch them when the day comes...even if he wouldn’t know when it would happen. He would have to be content with just brushing her body...her very, very soft, fluffy, and sexy body instead.

In hindsight he didn’t see anything wrong with that as he hurried along with her to his room for them to ‘practice’ in the shower.

In the Isles, where Seer Asha was heading back home to the Northern Cornerstone, she herad someone call out. “Seer Asha!” as Asha turn her attention to see who was calling for her, she saw three Stripes, one of them a female with something on her forehead coming before her as the female continue. “Seer Asha, I need your help please! These odd runes are driving me nuts and we can’t get them off!” (done)

Turning, Asha stopped from going any further to look the striped over and could easily feel the anger and distress. Padding up, Asha cast her gaze up at the marking on the stripe’s head, and gave a frowen. “Follow me.” Turning and leading the way and searching for a nearby shamen’s tent. Though as she did, Asha said, “don’t worry, I’ll get that off nice and quick. What’s your name?” (End)

Looking to her, the female spoke. “Hiss.” then motioned to the two by her side. “Bolts, Ticky.” (Done)

Nodding, Asha asked, “what happened? I can tell that’s a Seal, did you cross off a visiting Kitsune?” And the term confused them some. Though they clearly recalled the one that did this to their clanmate said something about Kitsune. (End)

They glance to the other as Bolts spoke. “We think we did...one was with the...Exiled.” looking to Asha. “Turns out, the Exiled has not only have one in ship...but is..with one too.” (done)

Perking her ears, Asha asked, “with one?” A little surprise, but seemed to realize. “Oh.” And looked to Teapot. “That explains the Seal. Sorry it had to happen Hiss, but you’re rather lucky all they did was put a minor curse seal on you.” (end)

Looking alarm, Hiss spoke out. “Curse!? That 3-tail fox put a curse on me!? Why?!” (done)

“You threatened her possible mate.” Asha told, “Kitsune, especially the female’s, are extremely vendetic. She was making a example out of you, possibly to keep you all away from the Exile she’s marking as hers.” Then turned ahead. “Kitsune are very simuler to Striped from what I’ve leanred. Though they are a lot more… liberal with their rules. There’s only a few they won’t break, but even then they’ll bend a bit.”

She then also added, “and don’t worry, a curse seal works a bit differently from a magical curse.” Assured Asha. “that’s why I said a Minor curse seal. From what I can tell, it’s a activatible one. Meaning that unless you’re close enough or she activates it? You’re going to be fine. But it would be a good idea to get it off. It doesn't look like it can kill, but I can tell it was made with the intent to inflict as much pain as possible without killing.” (end)

Grumbling, Hiss said. “Pain is right, she seem very ready to hurt me alot.”

Bolt expression scrunch as he said. “But what would make the Exiled look attractable? He’s a Exiled.” (done)

“She could be a haynu.” Asha said in thought, “you said three tails. Kitsune don’t have those. So it’s possible she was born with them because her mother was taken by a demon. Raped.” Making it very clear to them. “And where Kitsune live? Anything Demon related is destroyed and fast. I can’t say how her clan took it, but her mother obviously protected her half-demon child. And since this Kitsune is a half-demon? Chances for a mate is near impossible.”

Woking it over, Asha admitted, “plus, stripe traditions are similar to Kitsune. She probably just saw a few interesting details and eventually saw something else to garner her interest. It can be hard to tell with Kitsune. They live in a very ‘no regrets’ life style. You either took your chance, or never take the risk.” (end)

Ticky hum and remarked. “Like Striped. All the way, or not at all.”

“Yes, yes, all nice to know,” spoke Hiss as she then jab a finger to the seal on her forehead. “Can we please focus on this now!?” (done)

Turning, Asha told, “you need to calm down Hiss. I might be able to remove it, but it won’t be easy. It’s not a curse I can dispel or a rune that just requires a chant to break. Seals are very complex things that use both magic and life-force to make.” Then added, “and also something to remove the ink. And no, it’s not like normal ink and can’t just be washed off. We’ll need a shamen’s help to make the right mix to wash it off-- while I dispel it.” (end)

“Yes, fine, alright!” told HIss as she spoke in a hurried tone. “Long as it’s gone for good! Hurt very much when she used her magic on me, don’t know why after a few times too!”

“Probably she found something out and hit back at you or something.” dismissed Bolts as he said. “Still, shock to find out Exiled garner intrest to her. Probably figure he was bottom barrel to find any good males.” (Done)

To that end, Asha told, “she wouldn’t have put a seal on your clan-sister if the Kitsune didn’t find him worth while. Like I said, they’re vendetic. He must mean a lot to her. And you’re lucky she gave a light warning.” Stopping, Asha made it a point to repeat it. “Remember that. She let you off light. I once met a Kitsune clan, they do not do light punishment. You kill one of their kin? They will kill one of yours, or go right for the head of your house and use their blood to write a warning to not cause harm to them. That’s why I’m surprised you’re all still alive, normally? She would have killed you three without a second thought.” Then returned to leading.

Even as they entered in, Asha spoke to the zebra quickly. “We need help brewing a mix. We need Alu leaves, Spices from Spotted fields, mushrooms that the ponies would trade over and a strong tonic used to remove paint for ships.” A odd mix that surprised the Zebra, but the mare went right to it.

Looking back, Asha continued to tell. “When you three get home? I want you to tell your kin. Don’t rush the exile. If he has a Kitsune by his side? She is a very real threat. To her? You’re trying to take something that is hers. And if she could use a minor curse seal? Who knows what else she has in her arsenal. And trust me, they can get nasty.” (end)

They three look to the other, as Bolts said. “Exiled probably long gone by now, doubt we can ever get Exiled again.” Ticky nod in agreement as he told.

“Surprised we live if the Seer mentioned Kitsune would kill without second thought…” thinking a bit as he remarked. “Probably due to Exiled feeling bits of what loyalty he had to Clan.”

Hiss frown a she recalled. “Didn’t he swore revenge after we Exiled him?” going to say. “Why want us alive, or give idea of hostage, if he wanted to swear revenge on us who ‘betrayed’ him?” (done)

To that end, Asha lead them back and told, “he probably found out how cruel Kitsune can get when dealing punishment.” Which got looks. “There’s something in the holds called a bamboo shoot. It’s a plant, Bamboo. Woody, flexible, it’s like a hollowed tree almost and not that big.” Shaking her head, Asha told, “anyways, they’re hardy plants. And if Kitsune need to tourture someone for information or to make a enemy suffer for some crime? They’d tied them to the ground where new bamboo shoots would grow.”

“They keep the person alive, so they can be in place for the shoots to grow. The tips are sharp, and the Bamboo will grow. Either the person pleaded for mercy, told the Kitsune what they knew-- or they have to suffer through the sprouting bamboo growing through their body, literally spering through them.” Finished the lioness. (end)

All three look disturbed as they look to her as Ticky remarked. “Wonder if Exiled didn’t sign own death warrant if he’s with the Kitsune.” (done)

“She won’t kill him.” Asha assured, “but he might wish he were dead if he did by chance do something to betray her trust. Kitsune don’t kill straight out like Herno. They make you suffer as long as they can possibly do so for your whole life-- and maybe try keeping you from killing yourselves to end it early.” Then told, “like I said. Vendetic. They don’t hold grudges, they get back as soon as convenient.” (end)

Hiss gave a low snort. “Then probably odd that Exiled and Kitsune were made for each other. Ones a vedette bitch, the other a unhinged bastard.” (done)

“Careful.” Asha said with a glance over her shoulder. “Hate makes more hate.” And proceeded to go help the zebra with her task. Even make instructions of how to brew the mix. It took all of ten minutes before Asha came back with a cooled bit of it.

She then had the striped come to the side and had another help carefully pour and wash the seal-- Asha making gentle chants under her breath. Hiss half flinched at the pain of the magic being peeled away, but when it came off… there was a sense of peace finally in her. Her head was then gently rinsed off, and Asha telling. “The next time you see the Exile? I advise you keep your distance. That Kitsune’s going to be out for your blood the next time she sees you, and a minor curse seal will seem like nothing when she gets her hands on any of you.” (end)

Letting out a breath, Hiss spoke. “We’ll...consider it…” She however couldn’t help but tell in bitterness. “But its hard...especially when you’re related to the one who cause much strife from other Clans.” Bolts and Ticky glance down to that too, as Ticky couldn’t help but add in.

“Even more...when from family…” (done)

Letting out a breath, Asha sat and told, “if it’s that important, then let me say this to you three.” Looking to each. “You follow traditions, and are stubborn in it’s ways. But your grudge means nothing if your conflicted. If you want to really know the truth?” And motioned her head. “Go. find a ship, and find him and ask him.” Telling on, “and whatever you do-- do not do anything to make the Kitsune agitated.”

“If you really want to understand why your brother did it.” Asha went on with a perceptive gaze to Hiss and Ticky, “then you need to go out into the unforgiving world, and find out. Maybe, if you know the truth, you can clear your feelings instead of wondering and feeling hurt.”

Sadly, Asha said, “I know this is hard for you both. And you want things to be right. But keep in mind, that Kitsune didn’t spare you. She would have killed you. So ask, whom was really spared and why?” Letting that hang in their minds. “I think your brother still cares, because if he didn’t? Then I think he would of let the female kill you and made himself clear, that you aren't family.” (end)

Both Stripes look to the other, knowing that the only way they would learn, they would figure things out...is if they would go after their….brother and find out why. They look to Bolts, who gave a firm nod as he would follow his friends with them, as they all look towards Asha as Hiss spoke. “We will...consider it greatly.”

“Maybe manage to catch after ship, can’t go that long,” said Ticky as he snort lowly. “Was always good with golems-- horrible in shipcraft.” going on to add. “Know he would flee far, possibly travel in ARabia, or further it to get away from Isles.” Bolts thought and added to the two.

“Might borrow ship and ask Clanhead to temporarily leave, learn truth, maybe learn more than expected.” going on to say in amusement. “Like Jumanne did when he went with Seer years back.” (done)

Smiling and shaking her head, Asha said, “well, if you do? I suggest going East and a little to the south.” Getting looks as she told, “I don’t know why. But something tells me that if you want to catch him? Go east but slightly to the south for a long while.” (end)

All three glance to one another, then bow their head to Asha as they spoke in unison. “Thank you, Seer.” all turning to exit out.

The zebra shaman ask in concern. “Are you sure it’s a good idea for them to go out? Stripes have...trouble adjusting outside the Isles, didn’t Jumanne had difficulty adjusting without his Clan by his side? He almost had DSC syndrome.” (done)

“He did.” Asha admitted and watched the three. “As long as they stay together? They’ll be alright.” Then thought it over.. And smiled. “You know.. I think it’s good I was stopped. I have this nagging thought about someone I should see.” And turned to say, “thank you for the help. And keep that mix on your notes and in the back. We might need to keep some around if someone else makes a Kitsune that knows seals, angry.” (End)

Nodding a bit, she did however asked. “Who are you going to meet? Your cousin, Seer?” (Done)

Smiling, Asha jokes, “wow, are you secretly a Seer too? How’d you know?” (end)

Laughing a bit, the zebra joked “When it comes to Striped related things? You always go to him first, Asha.” (done)

“I wouldn’t say that?” Asha playfully told. “I can just feel his gloomy air around this city. I figured I’d go to him and chat up what those three are up to.” Then rolled her eyes. “Because I think we both know that he and everyone else, doesn't want them to leave without a little supervision.” (end)

“Stripes do cause trouble sometimes.” slightly agreed the zebra as she asked. “Is he planning to send a Blackmane to help smooth things over?” (Done)

“Knowing him?” Asha asked, “probably. If they’re looking for their exiled brother? I wouldn’t put it past Dadisi.” Then huffed in amusement, “unless he cooks up something else in that evil-mastermind brain of his.” (End)

Laughing a bit, she motioned a hoof as she said. “Go on ahead, Seer. I’ll be sure to keep the mix and notes ready just in case.” she did however admit. “But...it is rather shocking that the Exiled would come back...or he would be alive after so long, since most Stripes tend to...well, don’t last long due to the DSC.” (Done)

Considering it before she left, Asha said, “I think for now? We’ll have to wait and find out. Something tells me this wasn’t his idea to come here. I think something else is at play.” Recalling something her mother said, though she still didn’t know what it ment. “Anyways, keep the potion in the back and label it as toxic. It will eat off paint or someone’s fur if it’s left to soak-- so be careful.” Getting up and heading out. (End)

Nodding, the zebra move to do so, although part of her wonder on why the Exiled showed up of all times? But in all honesty it was left as a mystery for now.