Posts by CAINSMARK P.G.

YOU CAN'T WAKE UP, THIS IS NOT A DREAM – cainsmark pendragon grimm
YOU'RE PART OF A MACHINE, YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN BEING.

"You can't behave the way to did today, Milo," was all he said in response, arching at brow. "You don't have to tell me anything, okay? I just need you to improve. We're not forcing you to talk or socialize, so there is no reason for you to attack your Clanmates or our allies."

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YOU CAN'T WAKE UP, THIS IS NOT A DREAM – cainsmark pendragon grimm
YOU'RE PART OF A MACHINE, YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN BEING.

[ assuming that if he's been around cain would know him ]

Cainsmark had been busy today, visiting BloodClan to formally abandon his dual alliance to settle with regular ambassador duties, briefly stopping in ShadowClan to check on the munchkins over there. It was once he returned to the Rift's territory that he started patrolling idly, checking borders and greeting an visitors that came by. He was nearing the outskirts of their forest, gaze flickering between the glowing trees, when he heard Addy's voice. Intrigued, he headed towards her, gaze falling one the younger male.

"Do you not know Kat?" he commented, looking from his nephew to the girl with interest. He supposed with the Rift's rapid growth in recent days, it was easy to miss a member or two. He'd been her for a while, however, so Cain was a little surprised.

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YOU CAN'T WAKE UP, THIS IS NOT A DREAM – cainsmark pendragon grimm
YOU'RE PART OF A MACHINE, YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN BEING.

The District. Cainsmark had never heard of it, though he would be able to say that they hadn't driven The Arcane away - no, that was Ghoulian, who had destroyed their territory. As he approached, his gaze slid steadily over foreigner, analyzing her movements and posture. "Allies, enemies, and reason you came to us," he supplied idly, not horribly interested - they needed to focus more heavily on the allies they already had, to be honest, but he'd listen for now. "I'm Cainsmark, by the way."

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YOU CAN'T WAKE UP, THIS IS NOT A DREAM – cainsmark pendragon grimm
YOU'RE PART OF A MACHINE, YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN BEING.

ShadowClan. The scent was a familiar one by now, and was often clinging to his children when he encountered it these days. Which, speak of the devil - there was Midas, beating him to this newcomer. Vaguely amused, his gaze flickered from his son to the stranger, and he studied the male for a moment before grinning sharkishly in greeting. "Welcome, then. I'm Cainsmark."

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YOU CAN'T WAKE UP, THIS IS NOT A DREAM – cainsmark pendragon grimm
YOU'RE PART OF A MACHINE, YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN BEING.

"Hey, imit," he greeted with a grin, apparently borrowing the BloodClanner's shortening habit playfully. Not that he really minded 'insma', he just couldn't resist. He wasn't familiar with the second to approach, which probably said a lot about the weakness of his dual-alliance lately. It was probably for the best that he threw up the white flag, much as he wished he could stay. "Nice to meet you. I'm Cainsmark," he supplied, after eyeing her in a brief analysis.

He offered Mako a nod, recognizing the male, before Louise was there in a burst of noise. Grinning sharkishly at his daughter, the wolf watched her bound forward with amusement and greeted, "Hey, sweetie. How are you doing? Jo's not lecturing you too much?" He said it was jest, clearly teasing, but it was likely. Joseph tended to worry. His gaze flickered up to Jackdaw with a sly grin, and he added, "There you are, Jacky. We're doing fine. The kiddos aren't trying to kick their way out of my stomach, so that's a plus."

His attention flickered back down as Kris appeared, and he smiled in amusement as he tracked the story. "No, I haven't. That's very kind of you to take care of it, though," he supplied - a stark contrast to Midas eating butterflies, this one. As the munchkin's gaze flickered down, he shot a grin of amusement at Jacky. "Yes. They'll probably spend some time here in BloodClan with you, too."

Horizon got a nod, and he huffed idly, "Yeah, congrats up until they start shifting in my stomach. I don't trust his genes." Jacky's lycanthropy could result in some wild ass babies, after all - Cain was trying not to jinx himself, seeing how they'd been relatively tame for now. "How's Eclipse?"

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YOU CAN'T WAKE UP, THIS IS NOT A DREAM – cainsmark pendragon grimm
YOU'RE PART OF A MACHINE, YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN BEING.

They didn't waste much time, and Cainsmark hadn't expected them to; it was a good sign, however - they were prompt and efficient with how they handled things. Sure, they were just children and likely just eager to play leader, but Cain would like to think that these two little munchkins showed potential. After all, it took some level of guts to ask for such a favor, even if they were asking their own father. None of his kids so far had been so bold, and frankly, he was entertaining this just to see what they pulled off.

"Relax, Gray," he said with a roll of his eyes as he approached, not at all surprised that he was already complaining. When wasn't he? "It's just a few days. They're practicing." Sure, a 'few' was actually until next Sunday, but that was no matter. It was still a short amount of time, and they were unlikely to cause too much chaos; it wasn't like Cainsmark was just leaving them alone, either. He'd still be making sure administrative items were taken care of, and he wouldn't have been hosting another meeting until Sunday anyway.

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YOU CAN'T WAKE UP, THIS IS NOT A DREAM – cainsmark pendragon grimm
YOU'RE PART OF A MACHINE, YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN BEING.

Cainsmark's gaze flickered to Louise, and it didn't escape his notice that she was glaring at her brother's bitterly. Ah, yes - he had assumed that some of their siblings might argue, and the only thing that Cain could point out that it wasn't favoritism; it was a simply matter of they asked. If Louise had brought him the same proposition, Cain would have let her free, too. As it was, he beckoned her towards him with a nod of his head after catching her gaze, evidently wanting her with him. After all, he had to assure he loved her too, princess that she was; and if she wanted to play along, he'd find something for her to do, too.

As it was, his gaze was on Grayarea a moment later, narrowing slightly. "While you may not agree with my choices," he said evenly, voice low with the silent but deadly edge that suggested Gray was treading dangerous waters, "I think you're out of line in questioning my decision making capabilities. If anything, the only decision to question is entrusting you with so much authority when your faith in my abilities is so lacking." Cainsmark didn't give a fuck if Gray didn't like this plan, honestly - it was just a fun exercise for the kids, and likely something The Rift could actually make a game out of it they took things a little less seriously. But declaring bias and publicly questioning his logic? Cain would find issue with that.

He's aware of the others gathering, pitching in their commentary, of little Nemo approaching the munchkins - but he keeps his attention on Gray, only acknowledging Malkyn with a little press on their bond in greeting.

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YOU CAN'T WAKE UP, THIS IS NOT A DREAM – cainsmark pendragon grimm
YOU'RE PART OF A MACHINE, YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN BEING.

Marsella. He recognized the aura instantly from a distance, having spoken to her after the Milo incident not too distantly. Cainsmark switched his paths, and headed in her direction with some interest, wondering idly if she came with any more word of the famine. He wasn't quite satisfied with the information he had so far, after all, and was intent on pinning down a status report so that he could arrange for a food delivery in necessary. He would guess that it was, but it was only polite to confirm first.

"Marsella," he greeted in a drawl as he approached, gaze raking over her swiftly, cataloging the damages and wounded state she suffered in. His gaze narrowed slightly, and after noting the gift with a slight nod, he questioned, "Has something happened in HawkClan?"

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YOU CAN'T WAKE UP, THIS IS NOT A DREAM – cainsmark pendragon grimm
YOU'RE PART OF A MACHINE, YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN BEING.

Cainsmark wasn't entirely surprised. Vulpes had been incredibly involved at one point, starting off strong - but the fox was around less and less frequently these days, to the point where Cain was starting to suspect that he'd already vanished. When the note came, he was content with the closure of it; at least he knew for sure now that Vulpes had left them, ending the guessing game.

Perhaps he'd find a more suitable home. Cain was willing to wish that upon him, even if the fox was no longer his responsibility.

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YOU CAN'T WAKE UP, THIS IS NOT A DREAM – cainsmark pendragon grimm
YOU'RE PART OF A MACHINE, YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN BEING.

Shimada, Japan. Interesting, that - Cainsmark was not horribly versed in broad geography, but he could recognize familiar names like that one. There was a rough estimate of its location formulating in his mind, and no doubt he would check in later with the library to confirm his guess. In the meantime, he was here to inspect this joiner, analytic stare passing over him slowly to take note of the details, put name to face and aura.

"Welcome, then. I'm Cainsmark," he supplied, gaze locking on the male's as he finished up his study.

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YOU CAN'T WAKE UP, THIS IS NOT A DREAM – cainsmark pendragon grimm
YOU'RE PART OF A MACHINE, YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN BEING.

Cainsmark narrowed his eyes at that, and felt that familiar disdain for the Exiles resurface. They may not have to deal with Billy any more, but he was still bitter towards the group; they would always be a lot of fuckwads in his opinion, and this was proof enough. Attacking HawkClan while they were already weak?

"Bastards. We'll counter-raid them," he said dismissively, evidently not questioning it. Things were very black and white to Cain when it came to alliance loyalties: someone raided their own, Cain raided them in direct retaliation. Just as when a Clanmate was attacked, they acted swiftly for vengeance. There was no reason for allies not to get similar treatment when they had a ready fighting force. Moving on swiftly, he added, "Food stores? Have they discovered the famine, and if so, did they ransack? We can arrange hunting patrols to try and restock for you; we've grown pretty damned big now, but there's neighboring islands to hunt from, too. If your wounded need aid, I can have Julian visit you to help your medics."

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YOU CAN'T WAKE UP, THIS IS NOT A DREAM – cainsmark pendragon grimm
YOU'RE PART OF A MACHINE, YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN BEING.

TRoT was hardly an issue, in Cain's opinion. Sure, Bill was an annoying scumbag who seemed intent to keep jabbing at him, but his Clan could barely defend itself, as evidence by their retaliation raid. He appreciated the gesture, however, and offered a hint of a grin. "I don't think I've had the pleasure of meeting your king, yet. Let him know I'll visit him soon, if you will," he drawled, still quite curious about the Westorsi; he seemed to miss Cain each time he had visited, and it was important to know your allies.

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YOU CAN'T WAKE UP, THIS IS NOT A DREAM – cainsmark pendragon grimm
YOU'RE PART OF A MACHINE, YOU ARE NOT A HUMAN BEING.

Cainsmark found it difficult to get lost on their island, but then again, he had been living on various islands for his entire life. He was used to navigating based on the beach, used to scenting the salt-water and tracking his way back to the sand if ever he got too lost during exploration. He could imagine that amid the glowing trees, a stranger unaccustomed to islands might wander in circles for a while - especially if they crossed the shallows to the neighboring islands. As it was, Cain was alerted to their presence when he discovered an odd scent - and, following it, soon found its owner waiting at their border.

Vaguely amused as he eyed the male, Cainsmark analyzed the cougar briefly before inquiring idly, "Get lost? Welcome to The Rift. Seems like you might have been wondering for a while. I'm Cainsmark."

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