ROLEPLAY HQ - lakeside-retreat

In the remote parts of the forest, there sat a cabin. A simple cabin in the woods that was secluded, hard to get to, and a trek from any other civilized people. It sat on a small mossy hill facing a lake that glistened just right. The logs were old but sturdy and well-built. While the inside needed cleaning and consolidating, it was a home. This was where Nadia found herself just after her father's death. The will had left her this, and with the recent implosion of her personal and professional life, she was ready to start something new. The will had also left her the deed to an old Ford truck and a decent sum of money to get what she needed for a little while. Or longer if she stretched it out. Which she entirely planned to do. With her old but new to her truck packed up with the few items she still possessed, she drove it out toward the countryside and deep into the secluded place where the old cabin stood. From there, she took a rather hidden dirt path up to the front. She stepped out, sweeping her bright red hair back and twisting it into a bun before rolling her shoulders and talking out loud to herself, a habit she never could shake as an only child with rather distant parents. "Time to make a home out of a hovel," She laughed a little and took the steps up, opening the door and keeping it so as she started to clean, sweep, and consolidate things on the porch. Hours of her humming and working. Around sunset, she finally collapsed into an old wooden lawn chair on the patio. Wiping her brow and letting the summer air blow over her as night fell. This felt right. Almost too right.

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The silent and relaxing nature of the forest was a calm reprieve. Though as the day started to come towards an end the forest seemed to light up with life. All types of animals could be seen going about their nightly business. However the forest was weary, the appearance of Nadia was sudden and unexpected. It would have to get used to her presence. Nature almost had a mind of its own out there, it commanded respect and majesty. Suddenly a blood curdling growl could be heard. It was low and visceral. A pair of reflective eyes shone from the tree line. One after the other paws emerged from the trees and bushes, followed by a nose and a canine face. The four legged creature galloped forwards and howled. He was trying to intimidate, potentially scare this new human off. The wolf growled and stood 40ft from the porch, staring the human down. He circled like a shark, on the spot. Using his territorial attitude to attempt to drive this woman away. It was clear his heart wasn’t in it though. The wolf barked a few times, waiting to see what the human would do. How she would react. He was skittish, making sure not to stay still for to long. In his experience, humans were often bad news. Sure, the old man that lived here previously was okay, he didn’t bother the wolf or the forest. But this girl? There’s no telling what she might be capable of. There was a fine equilibrium out here, and a human would certainly upset the balance. Or so he predicted, at least. The wolf had Matte black fur, his pelt was thick and heavy. That as well as his sharp teeth were quite impressive, though it was probably hard to make out from the distance they both stood. The wolf was large, larger than a dog that was for sure. Perhaps Nadia would have to take this wild animal… a wolf, more seriously. Or maybe he just needed some love. That was to be determined. @Pumpkin-Field: Battlefront

The sun had long set, and she had fallen asleep in her dirty, rolled-up flannel and denim shorts. Letting the mosquitos and other bugs at her legs. Though that wasn't what woke her up. She was enjoying the night air and light rest after making the cabin somewhat livable for at least a couple nights while she nested more. She was slouched in the rocker when the wolf disturbed her peace. She shot upward rather suddenly, making the rocker creak and threaten to break as she sprung to her feet. Her dark eyes reflected the moon as she eyed the wolf, and as she remembered being told countless times, she didn't run or make any more sudden movements. The aggression coming off the creature was palpable to her. And she didn't have anything to defend herself with. She had to think quick and her mind was racing as she considered the large teeth and just how much damage they could do to her fragile and breakable neck. Gulping she moved with a slow grapevine toward the door and spoke in a very husky and soft voice "There, there" She told the wolf "I don't wanna hurt ya anymore then you want me to hurt you... So just be good." She told him softly "Shhhhh..." She held her hands out a little as a method of defense and to show the creature she meant no harm. For now. It was too big to be a normal wolf, she knew that. But her dad's stories about things in the forest were just stories. She had to shake off his voice as she reminded herself that it was dark, the wolf was dark, and the dark played weird tricks. All the same, she kept her eyes on his and her voice and features gentle as she moved toward the door with very, very slow and purposeful steps "Wanna steak?" She offered softly "Maybe some of that sausage I didn't finish? Hungry hmm?" she said with a little more pep, like talking to a puppy. Wild animal or not her only strategy right now was to treat the wolf-like he was just a lost, but good boy who needed a treat. She could have thrown the rocker at him but somet

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hing told her that probably wouldn't hack it. @iiinsane

The wolfs eyes followed her as she slowly moved. His growling ceased the moment food was mentioned, his ears perked up and he whimpered slightly. Maybe, just maybe he had misjudged her. He narrowed his eyes and ears and slowly approached the porch. The wolf stopped at the steps and looked up at Nadia. He wasn’t growling and certainly wasn’t in an offensive state anymore. He was however still cautious. For all he knew it could be a trick, but for the sake of his stomach he hoped otherwise. Steak… sausage… he hadn’t had human food like that for as long as he could remember. As he was now closer, Nadia was able to get a closer look at the wolf. He had a messy coat of fur, it looked rough and some patches had twigs in it and more. Clearly one to many dirty baths too. But his eager, hopeful expression in the pursuit of food was definitely cute. Her more pepped up voice inadvertently made his tail wag uncontrollably, to his disgust. He would prefer to be a proud, strong wolf. Though her charms were definitely getting to him, despite the element of food being present. @Pumpkin-Field: Battlefront

The woman kept inching toward the door and kept her focus solidly on the wolf. She noted several things. First, in the light he was much bigger then she originally thought. Second, he seemed more hungry now that his growling was stopping. The perk of his ears and wag of his tail made her smile a little and pat her pets "You a good puppy?" She said in a sing song voice. "Just be good okay? Stay... Stay..." She told him with her hands out as she slowly inched into the doorway. She kept her body and form toward him though. Remembering what her father had told her about turning your back to a predator. Reaching around the door frame her hand grasped for something, at first feeling a bat but something in her caught the wolf's eyes and she couldn't help but feel sorry for the creature. He seemed so ... sad. And her nice words had calmed him. Thinking twice she reached down instead for a bowl of gizzards that she'd been unfreezing for bait. It wasn't a filet mignon but she hoped it would do enough for him. Her hand slipped down and she grabbed the bucket. Part of her thought about dashing inside instead. It would be the smarter thing to do but given the wolfs size and the fact that her cell didn't work out here, it wasn't the best move. He could break down the door. Tear through the house and get to her throat before she even screamed. So instead she produced a large bucket of gizzards she'd been intending to fish with in the morning. Relatively unfrozen. She reached in and held one of the bloody pieces out to him before she smiled and said "Hungry... Whose a hungry puppers? Hmmmm?" She made soft clicking noises before tossing a couple of the meat chunks out toward him. @iiinsane