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  • Mirabelle could not put into words what, exactly, had compelled her to travel to this particular place where the ocean stretched endlessly on while tremendous islands floated, looming, high above her head. Endless... waters continuing on for what seemed like forever past the visible horizon where stark line of sapphire met stunning azure skies. Something in that concept lit a fire within her chest, the excitement behind unknown realms yet to be seen by her eyes or explored by her mind a feeling which filled her to the brim. She had always been one for adventure, taking in as much of the existing world around her in an endeavour to learn what may try to hide from her in every possible nook and cranny. Settling down had never particularly crossed her mind before. Not that she did not want to stop and smell the flowers somewhere nice but it was simply just that she scarcely formed any connections with those who she happened to come across. This was going to be different, however. She would make sure of it.


    But, the first step seemed to be the hardest step: trying to get someone else's attention.


    She could not quite place how long she had bene wandering along the shoreline, feeling the way the wet sand gave way slightly beneath her paws as she paced back and forth. From what she had found, there was an assortment of different boats which happened to be the sole method of transportation for a wingless creature such as herself between where she currently stood and where she intended to travel to. Careful seaweed eyes follow along as one of the empty sea vessels descends to touch down on the seafront where she lingered. "How fascinating," she breathes, sotto voce, and is suddenly swept away in the strong desire to just toss herself into one of the boats and see where it would take her. God knows whether they would all take her to the same destination but by this point, anything was better than waiting around for elysians who may never even arrive. Enough time had passed without someone travelling down and finding her so she figured that perhaps she was the one who needed to meet them up there. Exciting. It was exciting.


    Dangerous as it may be, she leans over the edge as the boat ascends, eyes as wide as full moons as the ground she had previously placed her paws firmly upon got further and further away. It doesn't take as long as she had expected and before long, the vessel is docking itself on firm land again and Mira is jumping rather gracefully out in one fluid motion. First thing of note that comes to her is that here seems to be more boats up here, presumably for the members of the group if they needed to get back down which made sense. For some reason, which others might find odd as she was one that had never really gotten involved directly in the groups of Agrelos before, there was nothing about this entire situation which came across as concerning to her. Floating islands and magic boats, they were all such entirely bizarre occurrences and still, Belle hardly even batted an eyelid as though 'magic' was something she was so well acquainted with that she might as well call it family. Though, perhaps the distortion of reality was a more apt way to describe her perception of things. Not that it really mattered.


    "Hello?" Mirabelle calls out once she turns to face the mountainous terrain, voice like birdsong as she cautiously announces her presence to empty air, "I'm Mirabelle. Sorry if I'm not supposed to be up here yet. I wasn't actually sure whether I had to wait down there or come up here." Feeling a little silly as she's not sure whether she's talking to herself or not, the lithe tabby closes her mouth and sits herself down with a flick of her forked tail, not wanting to dive headfirst into uncharted lands and risk getting yelled at for trespassing.

  • Frankly, it was easier to wait for people to come to them then to constantly have to pace the boats. Video still tried to visit the land beneath, of course -- he was something of a traveler, and it needed to have an eye kept on it. But, well ...

    "Nah, you're fine!" Video laughs as he trots up to greet her, floppy ears tipped forward. Even if she hadn't been, there was no world in which Video would yell at her. Probably. "Most people come up -- guess we should probably put up a sign or somethin', huh?" His grin is crooked, tail wagging. They should really have more cues. Maybe the sign would need a little doodle, for illiterate people.

    "Hi Mirabella, I'm Video. Whad'ya need?" He tilts his head, as energetically polite as ever. A joiner, maybe? Video can't seem to immediately place any other group's scent on her, after all. But, well. It was hard to say.


  • Jackson was out exploring the island- after all he still needed to get to know his new home. The mountainous island's terrain proved to be fascinating; there was so much to explore, it seemed like there were endless trails to travel. He followed the current trail and ended up back by the docks he had arrived at in the past few days. Huh... how had he gotten here? The young wolf didn't think he was going toward the docks... oh well.


    Jackson's ears perked up when he heard the chirping voice. He didn't recognize the voice, maybe it was someone he hadn't met yet. He followed the voice until he reached the scene. There was the other canine Jackson had met a few days ago - Video was his name if he remembered correctly - and a tabby who had just introduced herself as Mirabelle. He nodded at Video in acknowledgment and flashed an awkward smile toward Mirabelle. "Hey. I'm Jackson," he quietly muttered. He felt awkward at joining this group, hoping he hadn't interrupted a private conversation, that would be rude of him. He just sat down and smiled, hoping that he wouldn't be shoed away.

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  • Surprisingly, another approaches her quite swiftly having caught her words and Mira finds her inward discomfort easing up almost immediately as though the pressure had been released from her chest. Moss gaze quickly latches onto the stranger as they toss out nonchalant words of reassurance, silently taking note of the rather joyous manner in which he addresses her. Not that affability is unwelcome. No, she rather enjoyed the warmth twisted into his words as a grin splits his lips apart and she finds herself compelled to match his energy.


    "That's good, I was just a little worried I was trespassing by accident. I wouldn't want to step on any paws or anything." Admittance pools from her tongue and is swiftly followed by a gentle laugh, windchimes in the breeze. It's as the canine presses on with his delightfully casual queries that another approaches and Mira allows her smile to broaden to adopt a more genuine, amicable quality now that she had an audience. Truth be told, it had been a while since she had been able to entertain anyone else in such a way since the last living soul she had stumbled across had barely even offered her curt directions to her current location and that had been days ago. Two individuals that she could put a show on for. How exciting. This was all so very exciting!


    "It's great to meet the both of you. Video and Jackson. Jackson and Video." She repeats their names as though testing them on her tongue, searing them into her memory for future reference with a few light nods of her head. The ability to remember things had always been one of her strong suits, recollection coming easy to her as she could root through her own mind as easily as she believed she could root through others. But of course, she would never dare pry into the mentalscapes of those such as the pair before her, at least not without some permission. For now, she was rather content in simply taking in whatever was said to her and regarding it as gospel. After all, they were her group mates now. Her friends, even if they did not know or think it yet.


    "Right! I was wondering if I could join!" Mira presses on, her words taking on a more thoughtful tone as she tore her gaze away from the duo to look at the surrounding landscape with a contained giddiness, "Floating archipelago... it's basically my dream home and I'll certainly pull my weight around here."

  • Jackson watched Mirabelle speak with a thoughtful look. So she wasn't another member of the coven that he had yet to meet. It appeared Video was also meeting her for the first time as well. That eased Jackson's nerves, he no longer had to worry about interrupting a conversation that he wasn't meant to be a part of.


    Jackson took note of her character, she seemed quite amiable and had a calming presence to her. He perked up at the mention of her interest in joining; it'd be nice to have another newcomer around. Paired with her sweet nature, Jack reckoned she would be quite lovely to have around. "Oh, well, ya you can join. We're open to everyone," he murmured, flashing another small smile. "Isn't this place amazing? I just joined as well and I just can't get over the beauty that makes this place come to life. I don't know if I ever will. It's unbelievable," he sighed.

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  • ✦ ✧ ✦ As if on a cue, the winged hybrid glides down to join the group, standing close to Video. She wears a warm smile on her face, beaming it with an aura of happiness. "Welcome to the Coven!" She proclaims, waving her tail in a greeting to Mirabelle. "I'm Aphrodite, the leader of the Coven. You are more than welcome to stay with us." The Polaris says, a gentle purr lingering in her voice.

    Overhearing Jackson, her head turns to him briefly for a moment. She looks at him wide-eyed with glee. "Do you really mean that? That's wonderful! I'm glad you like it here!" She says joyfully, bouncing on the pads of her paws. They liked it here. Maybe those awful things Bloodpoppy had said to her weren't true after all.

  • Jackson watched as Aphrodite glided down from the air, and joined the others. The Polaris truly exemplified grace, in her movements, in her speech, and in her actions. She was a kind, gentle soul, and Jackson was truly grateful she was the one in charge of his new home.


    He blushed when she addressed him joyfully, offering a sheepish smile in return. "Yes ma'am. I think it's very nice here," Jackson said.

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