Iris Vitae |PF| *It was instinctive, the call of nature, of the earth that needed my touch to flourish. Steering clear of the few scattered campsites near the mouth of the forested area I sought, I ducked under the low hanging branches, worry easing as I journeyed deeper. The scent and sounds of the world around me soothed me... here, I could finally relax and be myself. Bending, I scooped up a handful of the dirt underfoot, infusing it with with pure, healing energy. Scattering it bits at a time over the moss-coated ground, my lips curve into a small grin. People just didn't get it, they lived in steel and glass monstrosities, and completely closed themselves off to the way Mother Nature spoke to them, the thread of energy that bound all of us together.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Perhaps that's why the mortals didn't hear it crying out for help and nurturing. Maybe they simply weren't aware of it. Either that, or they didn't much care. I preferred to believe the former. My booted feet left tracks in the dirt, but that couldn't really be helped. Reaching the mouth of a large stream, I froze. Metal grates lined the area, a large periscope pipe connecting to an intake system. That explained why the plants here were in pain. They were starving. With a scowl, I stomped forward, placing my hands on the metal intake system. Closing my eyes, I breathed out, letting the energy around me surge through my veins. Letting out a breath, I focused on letting the energy spiral through me, heating the pipe in front of me to impossible degrees. It began with a slow creaking, before it snapped, water spilling back into the path nature had intended for it. Taking my time to bend and destroy all of the grates and man-made elements left there, I turned, eyes following the path of the stream itself. Where was it being diverted to?*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Following the path of the pipes that I hadn't warped, I realized too late that after it turned into a rushing river, it led me to a dam that must provide the electricity for some of the town. The problem? It was hydroelectric power. Fire was the antithesis to water. Water could also destroy earth if it so pleased. It added up to being a very, very unsafe place for me to be. And of course, just my stinking luck, as I went to move another direction, I heard them. The mortals, bickering over something, and I could tell they were armed with enough electrical devices to make them dangerous as well.* Of all the shitty luck! *Debating, I headed towards the fence. Never let a human suspect your differences. It'd been drilled in from an early age. My parents may be gone, but their lessons remained. I'd take my chances with nature.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Scrambling over the chain link fence, I hurried towards the bridge that spanned the dam itself. Then I realized, I couldn't take it. Water splashed in the air, dancing in the sunlight and it would sap my strength as I move through it, I couldn't run fast enough. Eyeing the small control station, I chewed my bottom lip as I saw the metal stairs that went above the bridge itself, which the workers likely used. Forcing my worry down, I quickly headed that direction. It followed the same path as the bridge, so that meant it'd get me over and back into the woods to recharge.*
Landon Turrow |PF| *I had been away from the encampment for almost a week now and my feet could tell. Pulling the heavy bag up my shoulder more, I make my way through the thick forest longing to be home. The people there needed these supplies and I needed to get the hell out of these stinky pants. About a half hour into my trek, the sound of rushing water greets my ears. Normally, I adore that sound, only, it's not suppose to be there. There is no water in this area because the dam keeps it at bay. Walking towards the noise, I see a bunch of the pipes have seemingly burst. A frown pulls at my lips as I walk to the nearest one and see that is has been melted. No human machinery could have fit in this area and melted these pipes to such a degree. Deciding to take a small detour home, I follow the pipes up to the dam and see everything is as it usually is. Something feels different though. There is an energy in the air. Being a scout, I am familiar with the feeling of another elemental being close. My lips now tug up into a smirk as I follow the energy*
Landon Turrow |PF| *Even though these human made electrical machines drain us of our power, many elementals find themselves by them. Maybe it's the pull of the energy or maybe it's because humans have their stamp everywhere. A few minutes later, I make it up to the side of the dam. My eyes scan the area and I quickly see a flash of red. Dropping the heavy sack, I slowly make my way around the barrier, careful to keep my eyes on what appears to be a fire elemental. I can tell by her movements that she is uncomfortable and terrified. Glancing around at all the water, I can imagine why. This could easily be a death area for her. Just as I jump over the last wall, I glance up in time to see her fall. My heart drops to my stomach as I watch her plummet into the rushing water below. Acting on instinct, I leap off the side of the cliff and dive into the icy water. Being an ice elemental, cold water doesn't bother me at all. For a fire elemental though, it will be sapping the life out of her. Her bright red hair catches my eye again and I grab her arm to pull her to the surface*
Iris Vitae |PF| *I barely made it halfway before the slick metal caught me. One wrong slide of my foot, and I had the sinking sensation in the pit of my stomach as I lurched. Scrabbling to find a handhold, to regain my balance, I let out a scream as I felt myself tumbling, freezing air tangling my hair around my face. The impact against the water stung worse than I could have imagined, nose filling with it instantly as every muscle seized. Fire elementals didn't know how to swim. Who would have taught us? My nose and throat instantly filled with water, leaving me struggling to reach the surface, kicking legs and flailing arms in an attempt to provide some sort of momentum, but the rushing water simply carried me, pulling me under again. Trying to breathe, each time I choked on the freezing water, I panicked more, knowing that there was no likely way I'd be able to get out. Even now, I felt the lethargy in my limbs, the drugging sensation of my elemental abilities being sapped as the water tore at me.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Just as my eyes closed, head sinking under again, I felt a tug, swirling in the waves. Before I'd even realized what it was, the hard jerk had my head breaking water, getting a sweet, life saving gulp of fresh air in. Frantically kicking to try to make it towards shore before I lost complete consciousness, it didn't even register that someone had grabbed me. I was existing on fear and adrenaline at this point, trying to fight to survive in the one element that could tear me to pieces. My knees hit smooth stone. It wasn't much, but I could feel the tiny impulses of earthen energy soothing me as I knelt, back arched as I retched, trying to clear the icy water from my system. Hearing the sound of smaller pebbles shifting behind me, I stilled, turning as slowly as I could to avoid being seen as a target. My breath caught as I spied the hair. Water.... pure? Scooting backwards in a rush, my eyes were wide as my breath came faster. Even worse than mortals and water were the purebloods that hated us. Quickly stemming my unconscious pull to the earth under me, I glanced left to right, not feeling at all at ease in this situation.* Please don't hurt me!
Landon Turrow |PF| *Flipping the girl over so she could expel the water from her lungs, I lean back on my heels and wait for her to finish. As her eyes look at me, it is not relief that fills them, but fear. Her rushed words make me frown* Whoa, whoa. I'm not going to hurt you. I saw you fall. *Pointing up at where she was, I motion to the river behind me. I move into a more comfortable position and cross my legs. Running a gloved hand through my hair, I brush the water droplets off my face* My name is Landon. I'm a scout of an elemental encampment around here. I was on my way back from a supply run. *Frowning more, I see my attempt at a conversation hasn't soothed her any* Listen, I'm not going to hurt you. I know there is a thing about water and fire elementals disliking each other but lets face it, we aren't doing too great. *Glancing around, I don't see anyone else. She must be alone* You're freezing, I'm starving. Why don't you come back with me? It's warm there. There are other fire elementals. You'll be safe with me. I promise.
Iris Vitae |PF| *Shit... I'd walked right into the path of an encampment? Too close. Far too close. I'd have to make a mental note that this was officially No-Iris land. At his words, I blink, fingers slowly reaching up to tug a wet curl away from where it'd been plastered to my cheek. Apparently, the panic and fear had pulled my fire half to the forefront, because it was a vivid red. Could it be possible that he couldn't tell? Dare I hope for it? I couldn't deny that my shivering was beginning to actually hurt, it was so rough. And my teeth chattering seemed to me to be louder than the roar of the rushing water behind him. I wasn't sure if the fire elementals could tell, but all I had was a small tent I'd hidden under a rock outcrop, and a sleeping bag or two as I'd planned on camping here for a few days, at least before moving on. Swallowing, I gave him a hesitant nod.* Okay... *Nearly stumbling as I managed to get to my feet, I made a face at the soaked clothing sticking to my skin. What clothes I had with me were back with my belongings.* Can we go back to my camp first? It's only about a 10-15 minute walk er... *turning in a circle, I spotted the few trees that had darker boughs on the one sides, that I'd used to mark my location* That way.
Landon Turrow |PF| *Getting to my feet, I nod* I have to go back and grab the supplies I dropped. *I turn and begin to head towards where she pointed. After about 20 minutes of dead silence, I clear my throat* So, what's you name? *She stutters out Iris and I nod. I can't tell if it's just because she is freezing or if she is still terrified of me. We find my supply bag first and then slowly make our way up to her camp. I lean against a tree and drop the heavy bag to the ground. Seeing her glance at her dry clothes, then at me, I smirk* I won't peek, promise. *Turning my back to her, I cover my eyes with one of my hands* So, it's still about a 2 hour walk to the encampment. We'll have to go south a little. There is a small human town around here. *Hearing her bag zip, I slightly turn still smirking* Is it safe to look or should I keep smelling my own hand?
Iris Vitae |PF| *As we walk, I'm quiet, unsure of what to say or do. Half-blooded elementals were a genetic mutation, a disability. We weren't looked at politely by the ones that were pure. It meant that after my parents had passed, I'd never really dared look for another of my kind. There shouldn't be too many half-bloods left, and I feared how the pure-blooded attitudes had changed as we'd become more secular and isolated. Once we hit my camp, I find a small blush rising to my cheeks. I didn't own much, and most of it was older and beginning to fray. It was all I really needed though. Clutching the backpack in my hand as I glanced at him, I couldn't stop the smile as he turned around, lifting his hand to cover his eyes. Hurriedly stripping the soaked clothing from myself, I tossed it into a sleeve I'd bought that was supposed to protect things. It could protect everything else from the disturbing water, then, since I didn't have near enough power left to dry them or myself.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Hurrying to pull on a pair of well-worn jeans, I covered it with a heavy flannel top, pulling my hair into a quick messy braid. Glancing at the boots I'd worn, I frowned. The only other shoes I had were light sandals. They'd have to do. Sliding my feet into them, I shoved the bag containing the wet clothes and boots into the backpack, making sure the straps that held the sleeping bags and tent were locked at the bottom. Shrugging it over my shoulders, I finally gave a small smile* You can stop smelling your hand. *My nose wrinkled at the thought of a two hour walk as the sun would be setting, since I was still so damn cold, but there was nothing else to be done. If he needed to get supplies back, me stopping to demand a fire would be in poor taste. There'd be warmth there, as long as I managed to hide myself well.* You said there are fire elementals there? I thought most kept separate clans. How did that even happen? *I admit it, his conversation would at least keep me focused on something other than counting my steps as we walked, so I'd try and be as social as I could, though I much preferred solitude normally.*
Landon Turrow |PF| *Grabbing the heavy bag, I pull the worn strap over my head and let it rest against the center of my chest* We use to keep separate for the most part. A lot of the older families still want us to be. *Turning I begin to lead us in the direction we needed to go. I slow my steps so she didn't have to run to keep up with me* Over the years, our numbers have dwindled and seeing as we have more power together it only made sense to stick close. And yeah, there is almost a dozen fire elementals. It's a pretty large encampment. *Smiling down at her* It would have to be large just to fit my family alone. My mother is like one of ten children so I have basically a million cousins. I have no idea what it is with noble families and breeding. Sounds like a terrible existence. *Glancing down, I realize I rambled off. I give her a lopsided grin* Sorry. I'm a chatty Cathy. What about you? Family? Clan? Boyfriend?
Iris Vitae |PF| *My eyes widen slightly at the disclosure. A dozen? Ten siblings??? This was beginning to sound like a very bad idea, but I couldn't figure out how to back out now without seeming suspicious. Realizing he asked a question, I blink, before his words caught up with my brain.* Oh, no. None of that. We weren't really... *I went to say that we weren't really able to form clans with so few of us, but that'd be a dead giveaway, as I knew most of the pure-blooded families had settled into the camps with their own kind, forming larger communities. Hurrying to cover my near slip, I continued*... close. My parents passed, they had a hard time adapting, and I decided I preferred being on my own more than staying with the rest of them. *In truth, we'd been ran out of one of the camps when one of our number had outed that we weren't wholly one element or another. We'd separated for protection, and when my parents had passed, I'd learned to fend for myself. It was better that way.* I tend to steer clear of the clans, so no, no family or boyfriend to speak of. *Hearing music, I inhaled slightly. Had we walked far enough already? Trying to keep the fear from my tone, I glanced towards him with slightly widened eyes* Is that it...?
Landon Turrow |PF| *Smiling down at her* We are almost there. On the weekends, a lot of the elementals get together and play music. Some cook any specialty food they might have. It can get kinda crazy. *After about fifteen more minutes, we walk up a steep hill and finally get to look across the encampment. Large walls circled the whole camp where hundreds of makeshift houses were at. In the center, stores and craft booths sit surrounded by people. Leading her down to the front gate, I wave at the guards and they call back* Landon! Where the hell have you been? Your parents were about to send out a search party. *Grinning up at them in their post* What can I say boys? There are many distracting things in the world. *They laugh then glance down at Iris. Giving her an apologetic smile at implicating her in something that didn't happen* This is Iris. Fire elemental. She's cool. *They nod at my words and motion to someone out of sight to open the doors. Stepping through them, a voice calls from inside the wall* Welcome back, Landon! *Calling over my shoulder* Thanks, Wall person. *Grinning at Iris* They are good people, so don't mind them.
Iris Vitae |PF| *Following him, I paused as the first glance of the mini "city" of sorts comes into view. Swallowing, I withheld a shudder. There were so many elementals. And here I was, the mutt walking into the pedigree cage. At his comment, I give him a narrow-eyed look. I might look like I'd just gotten out of bed, but that was totally uncalled for. Tugging my shirt higher on my chest in case the people up above could see right down it, I shift the weight of my bag across my shoulders again where the straps were beginning to dig in. As the gate opened, I lost my words. Instead, I simply stared. It might make me look naive and make him wonder just what kind of clan I'd been in before, but I couldn't help it.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Children were running, tossing tiny balls of fire between themselves on one end, water on the other. Clothing was strung on lines as people chatted amongst themselves, the entire place just a riot of color and activity. Hearing a harassed sounding voice shouting about lessons that ended in a shriek, the smell of smoke filled my nose immediately after. Slowing my pace, I found myself ducking slightly behind him, overwhelmed with just about everything everywhere I turned. This was not the small encampment of tents I'd expected. This was mayhem. Fingers latching onto his jacket in the back, I held on, afraid I was going to be separated accidentally.* Does it get... quieter...? Anywhere??
Landon Turrow |PF| *Chuckling at the feel of her grabbing my jacket, I nod* Yeah, it gets quieter. Soon the kids will be heading to bed and the parents will turn in. It just gets like this on the weekends especially if the weather is nice. *Leading her away from the crowd, I head towards a reddish colored house. I stop outside and hand my bag over to the Fire elemental at the door* It's mostly medical supplies. No food. *He nods and turns to take the bag into the barn next door. Nodding at him* That's Blake. He's a Fire elemental like you. He doesn't talk much but he's a good guy. *Walking up the steps, I open the door and motion for her to walk inside* This is basically our headquarters. My parents are probably inside. They'll ask you a few questions then find a place for you to stay.
Iris Vitae |PF| *At the vivid hair that stood out starkly, I swallowed, hoping like hell that my hair was still near the same type of coloration to pass as a full Fire elemental. If not, I had no idea how this community would take it. After being ostracized from the one place I'd thought we could belong, the fear was a real, tangible thing. Giving a small nod to indicate I'd heard the name, I watched him disappear. I almost let out a breath, believing that perhaps now he'd take me to his home and there wouldn't be anyone around, when he mentioned his parents. Crap.*
Iris Vitae |PF| Wait... parents? Questions??? *I tried to tone down the slight tinge of panic in my voice. I couldn't be sure he'd believe I was just skittish, and I didn't need anyone asking questions. Least of all his parents, because Danu knew what the punishment would be if he'd get caught inviting me inside.* Can't I just stay with you? I won't make a peep. I promise. No one would even know I'm there. We don't have to announce my entrance or anything, really.
Landon Turrow |PF| *The right corner of my mouth pulls up slightly and I rub my chin with my thumb* As much as I'd like to have you stay with me, my family would flip. I have my own little shack and it's basically just one room. *I clear my throat hoping that was a good enough excuse. The truth was, my family would never let her stay with me because she was a fire elemental. If she was a water elemental, they would be preparing the wedding before we even walked in the door* Relax. The questions are basic. Mostly, name, age, living preference. Stuff like that. *Walking inside, I call out for my mom. I am about to call again when my Aunt Morrian walks around the corner* Why are you yelling, Boy? *Sighing, I motion towards Iris* This is Iris. We bumped into each other on my way back here. I figured she could stay here for awhile. *My aunt Morrian walked right around me and stood in front of Iris. I could tell by her scrunched face, she didn't like the fact the Iris was a Fire elemental* I will need you to answer some questions. *She floundered off to get a piece of paper to write the information down. Returning, she sits down on a stool and gives Iris a nasty once over* What is your name, age, element, relationship status, family names, job experience, and sleeping preference?
Iris Vitae |PF|*I follow behind him, keeping the trembling of my hands from showing as much, hopefully. I hadn't let go of his jacket, but if he felt the shaking, he didn't mention it. As he calls for his mother, a tall woman with shockingly white hair plaited over her shoulder enters the room. Before I could even get a word out, she was giving me a dirty look. Well, this boded well.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Releasing his jacket, I shifted uncomfortably as she went to get a piece of paper. Once she sits at the stool, I frown as I get tossed another disapproving look. At her words, my mouth drops slightly. Well, at least my name was fire-based, so long as no one wondered why my parents gave me a flower first name.* Um. I'm Iris Vitae, 26 years old.
Iris Vitae |PF| *Shifting again, I glance towards Landon.* I'm a Fire elemental, and single. *No way was I telling her my father's true name. I could make one up though. Hadyn meant "fire" in old Welsh. That could work.* My mom's name was Ember, dad's was Hadyn. I don't know the others. I was a... *What had Landon called himself, since he got to leave the nest?...Ranger? Scout?* A scout, until I left the community to see more of the world on my own. I'd prefer to sleep alone, somewhere on the edge of the property. If possible, Ma'am.
Iris Vitae |PF| *If her face squished up any further, I'd be convinced it was going to cave in on itself. Then, she asked about my sexual preferences. That, I could understand. They might not want to put me with someone that I might be attracted to. However, did she really need to know if I was a virgin? Truly? A blush heated my cheeks, feeling like it was spreading to my hairline. I glanced towards Landon, mouth opening and closing slightly.* I don't really have a preference. I'm not... ah... I'm not a virgin, but I haven't exactly had time to wander around or anything.
Landon Turrow |PF| *My head wipes around towards my aunt at her last question* Since when do we ask new arrivals around their sexual experience? *She slowly turns towards me and gives me an evil look* It's a new policy. *Turning back towards Iris, she asks another question* Have you had sex with anyone in the last 24 hours? *I hold my hands up* Okay, this is WAY more invasive than it should be. *My aunt stands up and gets really close to my face* Why Landon? Are you hiding something? *At this point, I start getting a little pissed* Not really. I'm an open book. Though I think asking people who are looking for a safe place to sleep if they have fucked anyone is a bit much. *She suddenly throws the piece of paper at me* I know all about your 'trip'. Tell me. Did you really try poisoning our bloodline by bedding a fire elemental? We are pure blood, Landon, Pure bloods! We have been water elementals since the beginning. How could you be so selfish? *Taking a step back, I hold up my hands* I haven't had sex with anyone. I literally just met Iris a few hours ago. She almost died. Half dead girls aren't my thing. Color me crazy.
Landon Turrow |PF| *She was about to start screaming when my mother walks in the door* Mirrian what are you doing? *Mirrian points a finger at Iris* Landon bedded this fire elemental. The guards at the gate said he practically gave them all the dirty details. *Turning around to face my mother's shocked face* Mother. I did NOT have sex with Iris. She was just a lost girl I found, nothing more. *My mother takes a second to think on it before looking at her sister* Mirrian, my sons is a good man. If he said he didn't betray our family, then he didn't. Gossip be damned. *Mirrian opened her mouth to say something but my mother held up a hand to silence her* New arrivals are my concern, not yours. I will handle the rest of Iris' interview myself. *Mirrian gives me one last dirty look and storms out*
Iris Vitae |PF| *I'd gone to answer, shocked though I was, when suddenly, this turned into a family feud type situation. It all becomes clear when she mentions the trip, and poisoning the bloodline. I don't have to pretend to be full Fire, as I can feel my temper slipping, heat welling up in my palms. This was bad. So very bad. Trying to level out my breathing so I didn't accidentally set something ablaze, albeit a tiny flame, I freeze as another white haired woman steps through the door.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *She's shorter than the first, and her eyes crinkle in the corners like she laughs far more. She looks nicer, and I'd much rather deal with her. It takes me a minute to realize that this was his mother, not the harpy who'd been screaming, as all I could hear was my blood rushing in my ears. The realization that we were truly standing here discussing whether Landon and I had sex in front of his mother and whichever family member Mirrian was, had my temper dissipating as fast as it had flared, embarrassment sinking clear down to my toes.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *For some reason, it also irritated me that he was calling me just some lost girl. Which I knew it was the absolute truth, for some irrational reason, it annoyed me. Turning on him with feminine ire in my now orange eyes, I growled low* You need a muzzle, Landon. Look what you did! *Blushing again, I inclined my head to his mother* I'm very sorry to intrude. I fell in the reservoir. Your son dragged me out and suggested I come here to recuperate while I recharged. Seems I've gotten a bit back already. If I could just have somewhere to stay overnight while I regain my strength and dry my clothing, I'll be gone in the morning. *My lips twisted wryly* Without sharing someone's bed, obviously.
Landon Turrow |PF| *Looking between Iris and my mother, I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. I didn't DO anything! My mother gave me a small smile before turning back to Iris* As I said, my son is a good man. Though sometimes his brain can't keep up with his mouth. *Giving me another teasing look, she walks over to Iris* I think we are done with the interview. If you came here, it was for a reason. We have space and we are actually in need of fire elementals. There are not many here. *She lead us outside and we walked in silence for some time. She stopps at a small shack, similar to the one I have* This can be your home if you'd like. The reason why I didn't meet you both at the house was because I was seeing if we had any available space in the fire element section. This was recently built. It's basically just a small room. Has a bed, dresser, desk, a small table, and chairs. You can decorate however you'd like.
Landon Turrow |PF| *She then motions to the light blue building down the path* That is the communal bathroom. There are showers there as well. You know where the main house is. That is where my husband and I stay. Landon's shack is to the left of it and the barn supply is to the right. If you need anything, feel free to ask. *She gives Iris a kind smile and stands on her tiptoes to give me a kiss on the cheek* One day, my sweet boy, that mouth will get your butt kicked. *Grinning at her* I'm pretty sure my butt got kicked most of my childhood. *She rolls her eyes and walks away. Standing next to Iris, I give her a lopsided smile* So. That was fun.
Iris Vitae |PF| *I follow hesitantly. While his mother seemed more kind, who knew how many in this clan would feel the same as the other woman. And how fast that little rumor had spread from the wall people inward. As we stopped near a small cabin type home, I glanced around, a small smile tilting the edges of my lips as I realized the other woman had at least written down my request for being near the edge of the encampment. I was further back, near the gates. I'd be able to get over the top and into the trees if necessary without too much trouble. As she mentions what it has in it, the small smile turns into a true one* I was living in a tent before. What's on my back is what I have, pretty much. Anything else was in a storage box and I have no idea where the key went, so I haven't bothered to check up on it. This is amazing. Thank you.
Iris Vitae |PF| *As she leaves, I shift the bag on my shoulders again, before childishly sticking my tongue out at him.* See if I wear a low cut top around you again, Mr. Rumor. I'm pretty sure whoever that first woman was, she really dislikes me. *Moving towards the small step that led into the building, I turned the handle to peek inside. For some reason, I felt uncomfortable. It was too much... I'd have been happy pitching a tent somewhere.* I don't want to put someone out, honest. I don't want to take someone's home if I'm only staying a night or two, you know.
Iris Vitae |PF| *My attention is drawn towards the communal showers. There was no way in Danu's good graces that I was going in there. I could find a natural spring somewhere and be able to adjust my personal preference for how much water touched me, far from prying eyes.* One question. Just how many of your relatives are going to be like that, so I can prepare myself? *Ducking my head, I shook it slightly* Is it so bad, to love someone because of love, not purity? I guess they aren't going to let you spend much time with me while I'm here, right?
Landon Turrow |PF| *Scratching the back of my head, I move closer to the little house* That was my aunt. Like I said, my mom has tons of siblings. And honestly, most of my family will probably act like that. Not to just you though, to any elemental. We are pure bloods. Have never had another type of element in our family. There are tons of traditions that we have. My mom is the youngest so she gets away with not being super strict. My parents, luckily, run this encampment. My mother manages it and my father builds it.
Landon Turrow |PF| *Placing my hand against the wall, I shake my head* You aren't putting anyone out. We have tons of these little houses. They are meant for one person. When someone gets married, the community gives them a larger house. When they have kids, they get another house. So all the houses previously are able to be filled with new people. This one *I gently knock on the wall* Had to be rebuilt. A little fire accident happened during a 'date' between to fire elementals. So we had to fix it up. It's all yours if you want it. *Stepping away, I stop and turn back to her* This place isn't perfect. My family sure isn't. Hell, most of the time they are throwing water elementals at me praying I fall for one and impregnate her. But there are good people here and we are safe. No vampires or shifters dare came near a camp this big. You are welcome to stay as long as you want.
Iris Vitae |PF| Oh well, this seems like it'll be interesting. If they act this way towards Fire elementals, I wonder how they feel about Earth or...or half-bloods. *Realizing I likely said too much as most simply didn't think like that, I shrugged it away, eyebrow raising as he knocked on the wooden wall* A ... accident? *Once his meaning hit me, I shook my head* Never mind. I'm pretty sure my brain just sent it up in pornovision. Technicolor... and 3D. Fireproofing would probably be a good idea. Some accidents, not happy.
Iris Vitae |PF| *As he continued, I glanced towards him, my wayward brain trying to imagine if there were "accidents" between water and fire. Surely the two canceled each other out? Water consumed fire, fire transformed water. Realizing that the speculative way I was looking at him after mentioning porn was probably incredibly noticeable, I let out a small cough, hoping he hadn't noticed.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Clearly, I'd simply been on my own for too long, and any type of Elemental contact was making me yearn for companionship of some sort.* I think... I think I'll try to get some sleep. Warm up and.. and everything. I'll see you. Er.. whenever I see you. *Hurrying into the small home, I quickly shut the door behind me, not even waiting to hear if he had said a goodbye or anything. This place may be safe for others, but I was beginning to realize it was unsafe for me. For more than a few reasons.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Following the path of the pipes that I hadn't warped, I realized too late that after it turned into a rushing river, it led me to a dam that must provide the electricity for some of the town. The problem? It was hydroelectric power. Fire was the antithesis to water. Water could also destroy earth if it so pleased. It added up to being a very, very unsafe place for me to be. And of course, just my stinking luck, as I went to move another direction, I heard them. The mortals, bickering over something, and I could tell they were armed with enough electrical devices to make them dangerous as well.* Of all the shitty luck! *Debating, I headed towards the fence. Never let a human suspect your differences. It'd been drilled in from an early age. My parents may be gone, but their lessons remained. I'd take my chances with nature.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Scrambling over the chain link fence, I hurried towards the bridge that spanned the dam itself. Then I realized, I couldn't take it. Water splashed in the air, dancing in the sunlight and it would sap my strength as I move through it, I couldn't run fast enough. Eyeing the small control station, I chewed my bottom lip as I saw the metal stairs that went above the bridge itself, which the workers likely used. Forcing my worry down, I quickly headed that direction. It followed the same path as the bridge, so that meant it'd get me over and back into the woods to recharge.*
Landon Turrow |PF| *I had been away from the encampment for almost a week now and my feet could tell. Pulling the heavy bag up my shoulder more, I make my way through the thick forest longing to be home. The people there needed these supplies and I needed to get the hell out of these stinky pants. About a half hour into my trek, the sound of rushing water greets my ears. Normally, I adore that sound, only, it's not suppose to be there. There is no water in this area because the dam keeps it at bay. Walking towards the noise, I see a bunch of the pipes have seemingly burst. A frown pulls at my lips as I walk to the nearest one and see that is has been melted. No human machinery could have fit in this area and melted these pipes to such a degree. Deciding to take a small detour home, I follow the pipes up to the dam and see everything is as it usually is. Something feels different though. There is an energy in the air. Being a scout, I am familiar with the feeling of another elemental being close. My lips now tug up into a smirk as I follow the energy*
Landon Turrow |PF| *Even though these human made electrical machines drain us of our power, many elementals find themselves by them. Maybe it's the pull of the energy or maybe it's because humans have their stamp everywhere. A few minutes later, I make it up to the side of the dam. My eyes scan the area and I quickly see a flash of red. Dropping the heavy sack, I slowly make my way around the barrier, careful to keep my eyes on what appears to be a fire elemental. I can tell by her movements that she is uncomfortable and terrified. Glancing around at all the water, I can imagine why. This could easily be a death area for her. Just as I jump over the last wall, I glance up in time to see her fall. My heart drops to my stomach as I watch her plummet into the rushing water below. Acting on instinct, I leap off the side of the cliff and dive into the icy water. Being an ice elemental, cold water doesn't bother me at all. For a fire elemental though, it will be sapping the life out of her. Her bright red hair catches my eye again and I grab her arm to pull her to the surface*
Iris Vitae |PF| *I barely made it halfway before the slick metal caught me. One wrong slide of my foot, and I had the sinking sensation in the pit of my stomach as I lurched. Scrabbling to find a handhold, to regain my balance, I let out a scream as I felt myself tumbling, freezing air tangling my hair around my face. The impact against the water stung worse than I could have imagined, nose filling with it instantly as every muscle seized. Fire elementals didn't know how to swim. Who would have taught us? My nose and throat instantly filled with water, leaving me struggling to reach the surface, kicking legs and flailing arms in an attempt to provide some sort of momentum, but the rushing water simply carried me, pulling me under again. Trying to breathe, each time I choked on the freezing water, I panicked more, knowing that there was no likely way I'd be able to get out. Even now, I felt the lethargy in my limbs, the drugging sensation of my elemental abilities being sapped as the water tore at me.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Just as my eyes closed, head sinking under again, I felt a tug, swirling in the waves. Before I'd even realized what it was, the hard jerk had my head breaking water, getting a sweet, life saving gulp of fresh air in. Frantically kicking to try to make it towards shore before I lost complete consciousness, it didn't even register that someone had grabbed me. I was existing on fear and adrenaline at this point, trying to fight to survive in the one element that could tear me to pieces. My knees hit smooth stone. It wasn't much, but I could feel the tiny impulses of earthen energy soothing me as I knelt, back arched as I retched, trying to clear the icy water from my system. Hearing the sound of smaller pebbles shifting behind me, I stilled, turning as slowly as I could to avoid being seen as a target. My breath caught as I spied the hair. Water.... pure? Scooting backwards in a rush, my eyes were wide as my breath came faster. Even worse than mortals and water were the purebloods that hated us. Quickly stemming my unconscious pull to the earth under me, I glanced left to right, not feeling at all at ease in this situation.* Please don't hurt me!
Landon Turrow |PF| *Flipping the girl over so she could expel the water from her lungs, I lean back on my heels and wait for her to finish. As her eyes look at me, it is not relief that fills them, but fear. Her rushed words make me frown* Whoa, whoa. I'm not going to hurt you. I saw you fall. *Pointing up at where she was, I motion to the river behind me. I move into a more comfortable position and cross my legs. Running a gloved hand through my hair, I brush the water droplets off my face* My name is Landon. I'm a scout of an elemental encampment around here. I was on my way back from a supply run. *Frowning more, I see my attempt at a conversation hasn't soothed her any* Listen, I'm not going to hurt you. I know there is a thing about water and fire elementals disliking each other but lets face it, we aren't doing too great. *Glancing around, I don't see anyone else. She must be alone* You're freezing, I'm starving. Why don't you come back with me? It's warm there. There are other fire elementals. You'll be safe with me. I promise.
Iris Vitae |PF| *Shit... I'd walked right into the path of an encampment? Too close. Far too close. I'd have to make a mental note that this was officially No-Iris land. At his words, I blink, fingers slowly reaching up to tug a wet curl away from where it'd been plastered to my cheek. Apparently, the panic and fear had pulled my fire half to the forefront, because it was a vivid red. Could it be possible that he couldn't tell? Dare I hope for it? I couldn't deny that my shivering was beginning to actually hurt, it was so rough. And my teeth chattering seemed to me to be louder than the roar of the rushing water behind him. I wasn't sure if the fire elementals could tell, but all I had was a small tent I'd hidden under a rock outcrop, and a sleeping bag or two as I'd planned on camping here for a few days, at least before moving on. Swallowing, I gave him a hesitant nod.* Okay... *Nearly stumbling as I managed to get to my feet, I made a face at the soaked clothing sticking to my skin. What clothes I had with me were back with my belongings.* Can we go back to my camp first? It's only about a 10-15 minute walk er... *turning in a circle, I spotted the few trees that had darker boughs on the one sides, that I'd used to mark my location* That way.
Landon Turrow |PF| *Getting to my feet, I nod* I have to go back and grab the supplies I dropped. *I turn and begin to head towards where she pointed. After about 20 minutes of dead silence, I clear my throat* So, what's you name? *She stutters out Iris and I nod. I can't tell if it's just because she is freezing or if she is still terrified of me. We find my supply bag first and then slowly make our way up to her camp. I lean against a tree and drop the heavy bag to the ground. Seeing her glance at her dry clothes, then at me, I smirk* I won't peek, promise. *Turning my back to her, I cover my eyes with one of my hands* So, it's still about a 2 hour walk to the encampment. We'll have to go south a little. There is a small human town around here. *Hearing her bag zip, I slightly turn still smirking* Is it safe to look or should I keep smelling my own hand?
Iris Vitae |PF| *As we walk, I'm quiet, unsure of what to say or do. Half-blooded elementals were a genetic mutation, a disability. We weren't looked at politely by the ones that were pure. It meant that after my parents had passed, I'd never really dared look for another of my kind. There shouldn't be too many half-bloods left, and I feared how the pure-blooded attitudes had changed as we'd become more secular and isolated. Once we hit my camp, I find a small blush rising to my cheeks. I didn't own much, and most of it was older and beginning to fray. It was all I really needed though. Clutching the backpack in my hand as I glanced at him, I couldn't stop the smile as he turned around, lifting his hand to cover his eyes. Hurriedly stripping the soaked clothing from myself, I tossed it into a sleeve I'd bought that was supposed to protect things. It could protect everything else from the disturbing water, then, since I didn't have near enough power left to dry them or myself.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Hurrying to pull on a pair of well-worn jeans, I covered it with a heavy flannel top, pulling my hair into a quick messy braid. Glancing at the boots I'd worn, I frowned. The only other shoes I had were light sandals. They'd have to do. Sliding my feet into them, I shoved the bag containing the wet clothes and boots into the backpack, making sure the straps that held the sleeping bags and tent were locked at the bottom. Shrugging it over my shoulders, I finally gave a small smile* You can stop smelling your hand. *My nose wrinkled at the thought of a two hour walk as the sun would be setting, since I was still so damn cold, but there was nothing else to be done. If he needed to get supplies back, me stopping to demand a fire would be in poor taste. There'd be warmth there, as long as I managed to hide myself well.* You said there are fire elementals there? I thought most kept separate clans. How did that even happen? *I admit it, his conversation would at least keep me focused on something other than counting my steps as we walked, so I'd try and be as social as I could, though I much preferred solitude normally.*
Landon Turrow |PF| *Grabbing the heavy bag, I pull the worn strap over my head and let it rest against the center of my chest* We use to keep separate for the most part. A lot of the older families still want us to be. *Turning I begin to lead us in the direction we needed to go. I slow my steps so she didn't have to run to keep up with me* Over the years, our numbers have dwindled and seeing as we have more power together it only made sense to stick close. And yeah, there is almost a dozen fire elementals. It's a pretty large encampment. *Smiling down at her* It would have to be large just to fit my family alone. My mother is like one of ten children so I have basically a million cousins. I have no idea what it is with noble families and breeding. Sounds like a terrible existence. *Glancing down, I realize I rambled off. I give her a lopsided grin* Sorry. I'm a chatty Cathy. What about you? Family? Clan? Boyfriend?
Iris Vitae |PF| *My eyes widen slightly at the disclosure. A dozen? Ten siblings??? This was beginning to sound like a very bad idea, but I couldn't figure out how to back out now without seeming suspicious. Realizing he asked a question, I blink, before his words caught up with my brain.* Oh, no. None of that. We weren't really... *I went to say that we weren't really able to form clans with so few of us, but that'd be a dead giveaway, as I knew most of the pure-blooded families had settled into the camps with their own kind, forming larger communities. Hurrying to cover my near slip, I continued*... close. My parents passed, they had a hard time adapting, and I decided I preferred being on my own more than staying with the rest of them. *In truth, we'd been ran out of one of the camps when one of our number had outed that we weren't wholly one element or another. We'd separated for protection, and when my parents had passed, I'd learned to fend for myself. It was better that way.* I tend to steer clear of the clans, so no, no family or boyfriend to speak of. *Hearing music, I inhaled slightly. Had we walked far enough already? Trying to keep the fear from my tone, I glanced towards him with slightly widened eyes* Is that it...?
Landon Turrow |PF| *Smiling down at her* We are almost there. On the weekends, a lot of the elementals get together and play music. Some cook any specialty food they might have. It can get kinda crazy. *After about fifteen more minutes, we walk up a steep hill and finally get to look across the encampment. Large walls circled the whole camp where hundreds of makeshift houses were at. In the center, stores and craft booths sit surrounded by people. Leading her down to the front gate, I wave at the guards and they call back* Landon! Where the hell have you been? Your parents were about to send out a search party. *Grinning up at them in their post* What can I say boys? There are many distracting things in the world. *They laugh then glance down at Iris. Giving her an apologetic smile at implicating her in something that didn't happen* This is Iris. Fire elemental. She's cool. *They nod at my words and motion to someone out of sight to open the doors. Stepping through them, a voice calls from inside the wall* Welcome back, Landon! *Calling over my shoulder* Thanks, Wall person. *Grinning at Iris* They are good people, so don't mind them.
Iris Vitae |PF| *Following him, I paused as the first glance of the mini "city" of sorts comes into view. Swallowing, I withheld a shudder. There were so many elementals. And here I was, the mutt walking into the pedigree cage. At his comment, I give him a narrow-eyed look. I might look like I'd just gotten out of bed, but that was totally uncalled for. Tugging my shirt higher on my chest in case the people up above could see right down it, I shift the weight of my bag across my shoulders again where the straps were beginning to dig in. As the gate opened, I lost my words. Instead, I simply stared. It might make me look naive and make him wonder just what kind of clan I'd been in before, but I couldn't help it.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Children were running, tossing tiny balls of fire between themselves on one end, water on the other. Clothing was strung on lines as people chatted amongst themselves, the entire place just a riot of color and activity. Hearing a harassed sounding voice shouting about lessons that ended in a shriek, the smell of smoke filled my nose immediately after. Slowing my pace, I found myself ducking slightly behind him, overwhelmed with just about everything everywhere I turned. This was not the small encampment of tents I'd expected. This was mayhem. Fingers latching onto his jacket in the back, I held on, afraid I was going to be separated accidentally.* Does it get... quieter...? Anywhere??
Landon Turrow |PF| *Chuckling at the feel of her grabbing my jacket, I nod* Yeah, it gets quieter. Soon the kids will be heading to bed and the parents will turn in. It just gets like this on the weekends especially if the weather is nice. *Leading her away from the crowd, I head towards a reddish colored house. I stop outside and hand my bag over to the Fire elemental at the door* It's mostly medical supplies. No food. *He nods and turns to take the bag into the barn next door. Nodding at him* That's Blake. He's a Fire elemental like you. He doesn't talk much but he's a good guy. *Walking up the steps, I open the door and motion for her to walk inside* This is basically our headquarters. My parents are probably inside. They'll ask you a few questions then find a place for you to stay.
Iris Vitae |PF| *At the vivid hair that stood out starkly, I swallowed, hoping like hell that my hair was still near the same type of coloration to pass as a full Fire elemental. If not, I had no idea how this community would take it. After being ostracized from the one place I'd thought we could belong, the fear was a real, tangible thing. Giving a small nod to indicate I'd heard the name, I watched him disappear. I almost let out a breath, believing that perhaps now he'd take me to his home and there wouldn't be anyone around, when he mentioned his parents. Crap.*
Iris Vitae |PF| Wait... parents? Questions??? *I tried to tone down the slight tinge of panic in my voice. I couldn't be sure he'd believe I was just skittish, and I didn't need anyone asking questions. Least of all his parents, because Danu knew what the punishment would be if he'd get caught inviting me inside.* Can't I just stay with you? I won't make a peep. I promise. No one would even know I'm there. We don't have to announce my entrance or anything, really.
Landon Turrow |PF| *The right corner of my mouth pulls up slightly and I rub my chin with my thumb* As much as I'd like to have you stay with me, my family would flip. I have my own little shack and it's basically just one room. *I clear my throat hoping that was a good enough excuse. The truth was, my family would never let her stay with me because she was a fire elemental. If she was a water elemental, they would be preparing the wedding before we even walked in the door* Relax. The questions are basic. Mostly, name, age, living preference. Stuff like that. *Walking inside, I call out for my mom. I am about to call again when my Aunt Morrian walks around the corner* Why are you yelling, Boy? *Sighing, I motion towards Iris* This is Iris. We bumped into each other on my way back here. I figured she could stay here for awhile. *My aunt Morrian walked right around me and stood in front of Iris. I could tell by her scrunched face, she didn't like the fact the Iris was a Fire elemental* I will need you to answer some questions. *She floundered off to get a piece of paper to write the information down. Returning, she sits down on a stool and gives Iris a nasty once over* What is your name, age, element, relationship status, family names, job experience, and sleeping preference?
Iris Vitae |PF|*I follow behind him, keeping the trembling of my hands from showing as much, hopefully. I hadn't let go of his jacket, but if he felt the shaking, he didn't mention it. As he calls for his mother, a tall woman with shockingly white hair plaited over her shoulder enters the room. Before I could even get a word out, she was giving me a dirty look. Well, this boded well.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Releasing his jacket, I shifted uncomfortably as she went to get a piece of paper. Once she sits at the stool, I frown as I get tossed another disapproving look. At her words, my mouth drops slightly. Well, at least my name was fire-based, so long as no one wondered why my parents gave me a flower first name.* Um. I'm Iris Vitae, 26 years old.
Iris Vitae |PF| *Shifting again, I glance towards Landon.* I'm a Fire elemental, and single. *No way was I telling her my father's true name. I could make one up though. Hadyn meant "fire" in old Welsh. That could work.* My mom's name was Ember, dad's was Hadyn. I don't know the others. I was a... *What had Landon called himself, since he got to leave the nest?...Ranger? Scout?* A scout, until I left the community to see more of the world on my own. I'd prefer to sleep alone, somewhere on the edge of the property. If possible, Ma'am.
Iris Vitae |PF| *If her face squished up any further, I'd be convinced it was going to cave in on itself. Then, she asked about my sexual preferences. That, I could understand. They might not want to put me with someone that I might be attracted to. However, did she really need to know if I was a virgin? Truly? A blush heated my cheeks, feeling like it was spreading to my hairline. I glanced towards Landon, mouth opening and closing slightly.* I don't really have a preference. I'm not... ah... I'm not a virgin, but I haven't exactly had time to wander around or anything.
Landon Turrow |PF| *My head wipes around towards my aunt at her last question* Since when do we ask new arrivals around their sexual experience? *She slowly turns towards me and gives me an evil look* It's a new policy. *Turning back towards Iris, she asks another question* Have you had sex with anyone in the last 24 hours? *I hold my hands up* Okay, this is WAY more invasive than it should be. *My aunt stands up and gets really close to my face* Why Landon? Are you hiding something? *At this point, I start getting a little pissed* Not really. I'm an open book. Though I think asking people who are looking for a safe place to sleep if they have fucked anyone is a bit much. *She suddenly throws the piece of paper at me* I know all about your 'trip'. Tell me. Did you really try poisoning our bloodline by bedding a fire elemental? We are pure blood, Landon, Pure bloods! We have been water elementals since the beginning. How could you be so selfish? *Taking a step back, I hold up my hands* I haven't had sex with anyone. I literally just met Iris a few hours ago. She almost died. Half dead girls aren't my thing. Color me crazy.
Landon Turrow |PF| *She was about to start screaming when my mother walks in the door* Mirrian what are you doing? *Mirrian points a finger at Iris* Landon bedded this fire elemental. The guards at the gate said he practically gave them all the dirty details. *Turning around to face my mother's shocked face* Mother. I did NOT have sex with Iris. She was just a lost girl I found, nothing more. *My mother takes a second to think on it before looking at her sister* Mirrian, my sons is a good man. If he said he didn't betray our family, then he didn't. Gossip be damned. *Mirrian opened her mouth to say something but my mother held up a hand to silence her* New arrivals are my concern, not yours. I will handle the rest of Iris' interview myself. *Mirrian gives me one last dirty look and storms out*
Iris Vitae |PF| *I'd gone to answer, shocked though I was, when suddenly, this turned into a family feud type situation. It all becomes clear when she mentions the trip, and poisoning the bloodline. I don't have to pretend to be full Fire, as I can feel my temper slipping, heat welling up in my palms. This was bad. So very bad. Trying to level out my breathing so I didn't accidentally set something ablaze, albeit a tiny flame, I freeze as another white haired woman steps through the door.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *She's shorter than the first, and her eyes crinkle in the corners like she laughs far more. She looks nicer, and I'd much rather deal with her. It takes me a minute to realize that this was his mother, not the harpy who'd been screaming, as all I could hear was my blood rushing in my ears. The realization that we were truly standing here discussing whether Landon and I had sex in front of his mother and whichever family member Mirrian was, had my temper dissipating as fast as it had flared, embarrassment sinking clear down to my toes.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *For some reason, it also irritated me that he was calling me just some lost girl. Which I knew it was the absolute truth, for some irrational reason, it annoyed me. Turning on him with feminine ire in my now orange eyes, I growled low* You need a muzzle, Landon. Look what you did! *Blushing again, I inclined my head to his mother* I'm very sorry to intrude. I fell in the reservoir. Your son dragged me out and suggested I come here to recuperate while I recharged. Seems I've gotten a bit back already. If I could just have somewhere to stay overnight while I regain my strength and dry my clothing, I'll be gone in the morning. *My lips twisted wryly* Without sharing someone's bed, obviously.
Landon Turrow |PF| *Looking between Iris and my mother, I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. I didn't DO anything! My mother gave me a small smile before turning back to Iris* As I said, my son is a good man. Though sometimes his brain can't keep up with his mouth. *Giving me another teasing look, she walks over to Iris* I think we are done with the interview. If you came here, it was for a reason. We have space and we are actually in need of fire elementals. There are not many here. *She lead us outside and we walked in silence for some time. She stopps at a small shack, similar to the one I have* This can be your home if you'd like. The reason why I didn't meet you both at the house was because I was seeing if we had any available space in the fire element section. This was recently built. It's basically just a small room. Has a bed, dresser, desk, a small table, and chairs. You can decorate however you'd like.
Landon Turrow |PF| *She then motions to the light blue building down the path* That is the communal bathroom. There are showers there as well. You know where the main house is. That is where my husband and I stay. Landon's shack is to the left of it and the barn supply is to the right. If you need anything, feel free to ask. *She gives Iris a kind smile and stands on her tiptoes to give me a kiss on the cheek* One day, my sweet boy, that mouth will get your butt kicked. *Grinning at her* I'm pretty sure my butt got kicked most of my childhood. *She rolls her eyes and walks away. Standing next to Iris, I give her a lopsided smile* So. That was fun.
Iris Vitae |PF| *I follow hesitantly. While his mother seemed more kind, who knew how many in this clan would feel the same as the other woman. And how fast that little rumor had spread from the wall people inward. As we stopped near a small cabin type home, I glanced around, a small smile tilting the edges of my lips as I realized the other woman had at least written down my request for being near the edge of the encampment. I was further back, near the gates. I'd be able to get over the top and into the trees if necessary without too much trouble. As she mentions what it has in it, the small smile turns into a true one* I was living in a tent before. What's on my back is what I have, pretty much. Anything else was in a storage box and I have no idea where the key went, so I haven't bothered to check up on it. This is amazing. Thank you.
Iris Vitae |PF| *As she leaves, I shift the bag on my shoulders again, before childishly sticking my tongue out at him.* See if I wear a low cut top around you again, Mr. Rumor. I'm pretty sure whoever that first woman was, she really dislikes me. *Moving towards the small step that led into the building, I turned the handle to peek inside. For some reason, I felt uncomfortable. It was too much... I'd have been happy pitching a tent somewhere.* I don't want to put someone out, honest. I don't want to take someone's home if I'm only staying a night or two, you know.
Iris Vitae |PF| *My attention is drawn towards the communal showers. There was no way in Danu's good graces that I was going in there. I could find a natural spring somewhere and be able to adjust my personal preference for how much water touched me, far from prying eyes.* One question. Just how many of your relatives are going to be like that, so I can prepare myself? *Ducking my head, I shook it slightly* Is it so bad, to love someone because of love, not purity? I guess they aren't going to let you spend much time with me while I'm here, right?
Landon Turrow |PF| *Scratching the back of my head, I move closer to the little house* That was my aunt. Like I said, my mom has tons of siblings. And honestly, most of my family will probably act like that. Not to just you though, to any elemental. We are pure bloods. Have never had another type of element in our family. There are tons of traditions that we have. My mom is the youngest so she gets away with not being super strict. My parents, luckily, run this encampment. My mother manages it and my father builds it.
Landon Turrow |PF| *Placing my hand against the wall, I shake my head* You aren't putting anyone out. We have tons of these little houses. They are meant for one person. When someone gets married, the community gives them a larger house. When they have kids, they get another house. So all the houses previously are able to be filled with new people. This one *I gently knock on the wall* Had to be rebuilt. A little fire accident happened during a 'date' between to fire elementals. So we had to fix it up. It's all yours if you want it. *Stepping away, I stop and turn back to her* This place isn't perfect. My family sure isn't. Hell, most of the time they are throwing water elementals at me praying I fall for one and impregnate her. But there are good people here and we are safe. No vampires or shifters dare came near a camp this big. You are welcome to stay as long as you want.
Iris Vitae |PF| Oh well, this seems like it'll be interesting. If they act this way towards Fire elementals, I wonder how they feel about Earth or...or half-bloods. *Realizing I likely said too much as most simply didn't think like that, I shrugged it away, eyebrow raising as he knocked on the wooden wall* A ... accident? *Once his meaning hit me, I shook my head* Never mind. I'm pretty sure my brain just sent it up in pornovision. Technicolor... and 3D. Fireproofing would probably be a good idea. Some accidents, not happy.
Iris Vitae |PF| *As he continued, I glanced towards him, my wayward brain trying to imagine if there were "accidents" between water and fire. Surely the two canceled each other out? Water consumed fire, fire transformed water. Realizing that the speculative way I was looking at him after mentioning porn was probably incredibly noticeable, I let out a small cough, hoping he hadn't noticed.*
Iris Vitae |PF| *Clearly, I'd simply been on my own for too long, and any type of Elemental contact was making me yearn for companionship of some sort.* I think... I think I'll try to get some sleep. Warm up and.. and everything. I'll see you. Er.. whenever I see you. *Hurrying into the small home, I quickly shut the door behind me, not even waiting to hear if he had said a goodbye or anything. This place may be safe for others, but I was beginning to realize it was unsafe for me. For more than a few reasons.*