Bound Fast ~ by SaralynArati

SaralynArati

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Story continues on this doll: httpwww.dolldivine.com/Waivera/SaralynArati-2936283

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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He sobers suddenly. "What am I doing here, Lady Cat?" Jonas asks softly. "You're all so busy, and I... what am I doing?" Smoke Cat Watching gulps, but her voice is calm. "I had hoped that you would stay for a while, remain with us long enough to escort Summer Wind south to the Arcane Academy when the time comes for her to go. We can shield her here for a season, perhaps, but then the wand will have to go to a safer location. She has the resources to attend the Academy after delivering it."

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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From slightly behind her, as seems to be his way lately, Jonas says, "You were right. That was easy to referee." He comes even with Smoke Cat and smiles. "How long do they have to stay tied together?" "Normally, until the end of the ceremony. In this ancient form, until morning." Thinking of the blows exchanged, he remarks, "Awkward. Will they have the sense to cut themselves free if it gets painful? The shaman smiles, "I don't know; they're stubborn... so I put a spell on the knot."

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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Thanks again, NightOwl!!! You really make my day!

10 years ago

NightOwl

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That's so awesome! This whole story is fantastic! :D

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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Thanks, NightOwl!!! A lot of ancient wrestling traditions started with the rule that if you're pinned or forced out of the circle, you lose. I sort of crossed that with kickboxing for Song the Wolf Calling's benefit, and now most sports have points awarded for this hold or that move, so it's not all a fight to exhaustion always. I'm so pleased that my fighting, of all things, sounds vaguely authentic, lol! :) :) :)

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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Suddenly Wolf Calling's eyes widen in alarm. "Smoke, he feels hot! He isn't having a relapse of the fever, is he? I didn't do anything wrong!" Smoke Cat, solemnly winding a complex knot around and between the couple's joined hands, pauses for a moment to look the temporarily nervous bride and eager groom up and down. "No, Song, I don't believe you did anything wrong. Yes, Star Hawk does seem hot, but I think that's normal for him under the circumstances." The shaman finishes her knot.

10 years ago

NightOwl

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YAY! I have been shipping wolf and hawk since their very first dolls so I can't tell you how pleased I am that they are finally together!!! :D btw is the fighting inside the circle "show of strength" an actual tradition or did you make it up because it seems quite authentic if you know what I mean! :)

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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"You're going to bind us now, with a strip of dirty, sweaty," pulling it from one armhole Song the Wolf Calling inspects the gauze, "blood spotted and grass smeared..." Star Hawk Burning interrupts her. "I want this. It's us. We'll do it properly with feasting and dancing and golden cord later, when we both feel better. But I won you, and you consented, and I want you now. Give me your hand, Wolfling." Slowly Song smiles as she twines her fingers through his. "I hope your bed has dried."

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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"Good," the shaman replies with a smile. "Star Hawk, give me your vest, please." He winces a little as he removes it. "Why?" he asks curiously. "Because we are still in public, and Wolf Calling will need something to wear." "Oh?" Song remarks suspiciously. "Yes, cousin, you're about to put that on and give me your halter instead. I have need of a length of cloth or cord, and this is my choice." "You can't be serious!" she objects, nevertheless donning the vest. "Now?" Star Hawk grins.

10 years ago