The Outlook

[Light Ice]

Beach grass. Waves.

There is no drink tonight. A bottle, prepared, left abandoned on the counter. A casualty of haste.

His thoughts are scattered. The hazel of his eyes betraying the thousand different directions and courses that they take.

 

[Luna_Wolf72]

There is utter silence and I revel in it. My world weary feet bring me here, to this place of contemplation and quietude. I know that I have posts owed and eventually, I will go to my haven and write what is needful but at this moment? All I want is the dark of the beach, the serenity of the waves, the cold fire of the stars. At this moment? I just want to sit and think....so I do.

 

[Luna_Wolf72]

Eventually, I head up to the Outlook proper, to sit on the deck and contemplate the stars from a place where people sometimes gather. Not that I want people. But laughter, words, some slight semblance of life? Those would not go amiss.

 

[Luna_Wolf72]

We reappeared walking, far down the beach. Gray ran into the water and came back happily whimpering and WET!! He tried pushing himself against me, his little, heavy body shivering in excitement but I didn't allow it. Wet Wolf? All over me? No way!!

Then I thought about it. No one was here and I could shift. Stripping down, I soon allowed the mist to come and carry my two feet form away, leaving my wolf behind.

"NOW, we play!"

What followed was sheer insanity...but dammit, it was fun!! Gray and I raced into the waves and out again, rolled in the sand, nipped at tails and noses, yipped and howled like wild things. It was glorious! When he tired, we curled up, nose to nose, and drifted into slumber. Peace. For a while.

 

[Annisthyrienne]

*The sound of others in the building above brings me back to my senses. I must have dozed slightly. Remembering my nudity, I recover my clothing. This brief diversion has not diminished my longing for a place of my own, but the quest can continue tomorrow. Tonight is time to relax.

Bare feet pad softly up the stairs, moccasins in hand. The lights at the top of those steps promise company, and perhaps the presence of friends. Certainly there will be refreshments to revive my flagging spirit.

 

[fr33ks33k]

*And yet again, he has managed to doze off in a lounger. His room must be missing his company, but for now, it is enough to wake to the sounds of others milling about. Bleary eyes open and just miss Luna as she descends the stairs. The disappearance of her form is followed by another welcome sight.*

Good evening, Thyri. How are you?

 

[Annisthyrienne]

*And yet again, he has managed to doze off in a lounger. His room must be missing his company, but for now, it is enough to wake to the sounds of others milling about. Bleary eyes open and just miss Luna as she descends the stairs. The disappearance of her form is followed by another welcome sight.*

Good evening, Thyri. How are you?

*smiling brightly in greeting at the sight of a good friend, I grab a bottle of hard cider from behind the bar.

Can I get you anything while I'm up, Fr33K?

 

[fr33ks33k]

*smiling brightly in greeting at the sight of a good friend, I grab a bottle of hard cider from behind the bar.

Can I get you anything while I'm up, Fr33K?

If they've got some Crown back there, I'll take some. No, make that the whole bottle. And maybe a Coke.

*He smiles in return, sitting up on the lounger. His eyes wander over her lithe elven frame, as he usually does. She is quite a looker...his smile widens fractionally then returns to normal*

 

[Annisthyrienne]

If they've got some Crown back there, I'll take some. No, make that the whole bottle. And maybe a Coke.

*He smiles in return, sitting up on the lounger. His eyes wander over her lithe elven frame, as he usually does. She is quite a looker...his smile widens fractionally then returns to normal*

It's easier to grab whole bottles than to worry that I mixed things in the wrong amounts, so I grab a bottle of Crown Royal and a 20 oz Coke, a glass and some ice in a bucket. Returning to the lounger beside him, I set everything on the small cafe table between. With familiar friendliness I simply push his legs over slightly to make room to join him, waiting until he fixes his drink the way he likes it before leaning back against his leg.

I hope that's all right. You know how you like them better than I know how to make them.

 

[fr33ks33k]

It's easier to grab whole bottles than to worry that I mixed things in the wrong amounts, so I grab a bottle of Crown Royal and a 20 oz Coke, a glass and some ice in a bucket. Returning to the lounger beside him, I set everything on the small cafe table between. With familiar friendliness I simply push his legs over slightly to make room to join him, waiting until he fixes his drink the way he likes it before leaning back against his leg.

I hope that's all right. You know how you like them better than I know how to make them.

That's quite alright.

*He shifts on the lounger so she can sit comfortable, enjoying the warmth of her as she leans against him. He sets about making his drink, three ice cubes tinkling into the glass before the Coke, filled a third of the way up. The rest of the glass is Crown. He needs a strong drink about now...and this will do nicely. One sip confirms the mix has just enough of a bite to make his lip curl briefly*

 

[Luna_Wolf72]

I awaken and stand up...first on all fours before shifting to two feet form. Calling my home portal, I send Gray through and then begin to dress. The night air has just a hint of coolness and though my body temperature runs high, it is not warm enough to keep me from catching cold...and I sneeze like a poodle puppy when I catch cold.

Once I am clothed again, I begin my return trip to the Outlook proper, seeing the lights in the distance. Maybe someone is there, now. Company would be nice.

 

[Annisthyrienne]

That's quite alright.

*He shifts on the lounger so she can sit comfortable, enjoying the warmth of her as she leans against him. He sets about making his drink, three ice cubes tinkling into the glass before the Coke, filled a third of the way up. The rest of the glass is Crown. He needs a strong drink about now...and this will do nicely. One sip confirms the mix has just enough of a bite to make his lip curl briefly*

*Relaxing in his company, finally finding some peace for now, I close my eyes for a moment, letting my fingers trace along his thigh.

It has been a day I'm glad to have over with. How about for you, Fr33k?

(Alas, I had better get some sleep. I have another interview tomorrow, though it probably won't amount to anything. I should still be as fresh as I can for it. I'll wish you both sweetest of dreams, and say Good Night.)

 

[fr33ks33k]

*Relaxing in his company, finally finding some peace for now, I close my eyes for a moment, letting my fingers trace along his thigh.

It has been a day I'm glad to have over with. How about for you, Fr33k?

(Alas, I had better get some sleep. I have another interview tomorrow, though it probably won't amount to anything. I should still be as fresh as I can for it. I'll wish you both sweetest of dreams, and say Good Night.)

I share your sentiments, and hope you have sweet dreams as well.

*He smiles as she departs, noting Luna's return. Another sip of his drink and a wide smile for her curls his lips*

Hi there, Luna. Back from a dip?

 

[smallncute]

Hi all

Hope every one is wel

Ms M

 

[fr33ks33k]

*Tonight finds him sitting solitary at the bar, swirling the ice in a drink he should probably finish before it gets warm. One slug and it's gone, semi-melted ice cubes clinking in the now-empty glass. He signals the bartender for another, a new glass to replace his current one. A small amount of cola, the rest whiskey. He'd be drinking it straight if he didn't want to remain at least partially coherent for the time being. Maybe the would change. Maybe it wouldn't. For now it was just the enjoyment of the sweet and bitter, mingling in his mouth before he swallowed another long drink. The music wafting in through hidden speakers was eclectic, much like his own taste. It suited that a random slew would play. He needed the variety.*

 

[DarkWarrioress]

The lure of the sea. How sweet that siren song was to her ears. It was more than a song. It was in her blood.

The night was dark with only the stars to light the way. Strangely, not even the moon had risen yet and it might well not this night. She was but a shadow, a silhouette against the starlight that bounced off the slightly swelling waters. She lifted that dark lacy shawl, shot through with silver, further up her shoulders, hugging it to her body as she slowly paced along the water line. From her position on the sand, only the tip of a spent wave that washed up on shore, tickled her bare feet.

Nothing troubled her. Her soul wasn't restless. Warm nights made it hard for her to sleep. Pausing in her solitary walk, she gazed up at the stars and wondered, briefly, just how many of them actually studded the heavens with their beauty. She didn't linger long though she could have sat out here by the water, until the sun rose. There were times to be practical and times to indulge in whimsey. Tonight had to be practical. There were things to accomplish tomorrow. She took her time, walked the length of the shoreline for awhile, before she turned and made her way back home.

 

[Daydream_weaver]

*sandals swing loosely from my hand, bare feet pad softly through white sand, waves rush the shoreline and slide back, brilliant colors splash across the sky as the sun sinks beyond the horizon...for now this is paradise.

Settling into the lee of a large dune I lean back on my elbows, legs stretched out berfore me, ankles crossed. The energy of the sea, the unrelenting surge of the tide, stirs something in me. Something that longs to be unfettered...unleashed...free...*

 

[Drunken_Angel]

Angel made sandcastles in the sand. Upon their parapets soldiers laughed and shared baudy tales. They did not see the dragon until it was too late.

 

[Daydream_weaver]

*ice blue eyes blink dreamily as I watch the waves draw closer to the sandcastles...wondering how to tame a dragon...*

 

[Drunken_Angel]

The dragon flicks her pointed tail. Is it flirtation or a warning.. perhaps nothing more than idle chatter... in any case what was once a castle is now a heap of sandy rubble. The dragon never even heard the screaming.

 

[Luna_Wolf72]

A wolf makes her way along the sand~warm brown skin glistening in bright sun light, strong legs shown off in tiny jean shorts, muscled arms bare. She makes her way along the coast line, golden brown eyes taking on an inhuman gleam as she debates heading to the Outlook proper. No point though. Nothing there, no one there. A passing scent~a Muse, a Fae, others. She ignores the fading scents and continues onward, until she reaches her rocks. Once there, she clambers up, up...until her butt is comfortably perched in the niche.

Time to think, to plan....time.

 

[Luna_Wolf72]

Far from the Haven, I return to my contemplation of the heaving sea. My eyes are glassy from fatigue, boredom, stress. I have managed to get a few posts written up and my brain hasn't completely turned to mush. Maybe I have a few more decent length posts left within me....who knows.

The sea is restless, hypnotic, a wave. It makes me sleepy. Golden brown eyes drift toward half mast. Soon. I think I may doze....Soon. Just not yet.

 

[Katiesub]

Transported to the edge of the ocean, Linden looks a bit nervously at the expanse of water and the inhospitable, at least to her kind, rocky crags. Yet, for this one she would push her comfort zone greatly.

She glides up quietly to sit at the wolf's feet, tucks her feet beneath her primly, and waits patiently to see if she wakes or sleeps.

 

[Luna_Wolf72]

I had made the offer. Asked the tree sprite if she wanted to join me here. I had received no answer. No matter. She knew where I was. In the distance, I heard a howl. The sound of a wolf running, playing, scampering through salt spray. Gray fang!! I jumped to my feet and stood, hip shot, waiting for him to bound into view. he did, a few moments later. He was larger than I remembered and in need of a good brushing. Furry friend...furrier than ever. He pounced me, bowling me over. I giggled hysterically and rolled with him. We ended up in the waves. We ended up drenched. It made me giggle.

Turning slightly, I see Linden. She had popped into existence between one breath and the next...

"Hello pretty sprite."

 

[Katiesub]

Linden watches the two romp in the salt water and smiles to see the happiness of the two.