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Post by Fanged on Jan 5, 2021 23:32:02 GMT -6
Casper raised his head to look at her. Even if the woman was working to distract him from his hard work, he would still listen to her. Fanged held his gaze for a few heartbeats before releasing him.
“Good boy!” she praised him. She allowed Casper to go back to his investigation of the strange scent. Before long, it became evident that he had actually found something of interest. He led her closer to what he had found and Fanged soon realized that it was a small stash of gems. She grinned at him and eagerly reached down to collect the treasures. With the gems safely tucked away in her bag, Fanged gave Casper another quick bit of praise before allowing him to get back to doing his own thing. Once he was absorbed in his own little world again, she took the opportunity to call his name again.
“Casper!” she said in a high-pitched tone.
(Casper 6 1/5, 6 1/5)
(Training: Name 4)
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Post by Fanged on Jan 15, 2021 16:04:01 GMT -6
Casper looked at her immediately. He seemed to understand the point of the trick, even if he found it rather simplistic. He held Fanged’s gaze until the woman looked away and praised him.
“Good work!” she praised him.
The trick might have been simplistic, but Fanged would test him one last time just to ensure that he understood. She decided to see if she could trick him by calling out a different name.
“Rusty!” she cried out.
To her delight, Casper ignored her. Just to test that he wasn’t being stubborn, she tested out his actual name. “Casper!”
This time, the Balgor raised his head and met her gaze. She held his gaze for longer than normal and when he didn’t look away, she decided that he had fully learned the trick.
“Good job boy,” she praised him.
With the trick competed, now they could properly focus on exploring the area.
(Casper 6 2/5, 6 2/5)
(Training: Name 5)
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Post by Fanged on Jan 17, 2021 16:28:21 GMT -6
Being underground wasn’t a natural feeling, but Fanged was starting to grow more used to it. The darkness was something she’d always be wary of. She shuddered at the thought of her flashlight breaking and was glad for the light the tool provided. Casper didn’t seem to share her qualms. If anything, he seemed rather relaxed in the underground environment.
“I guess being a ghost makes it less likely for you to get injured down here,” she joked.
Casper didn’t seem to understand her humor and continued to investigate the area around them. He was a curious creature and Fanged always considered that to be a good trait. She moved close to him, allowing Casper to lead the way. The Balgor had a natural aptitude for navigating through the dark space. His confidence was catching and Fanged felt herself more at ease as well. Their journey was on its way.
(Casper 6 3/5, 6 3/5)
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Post by Fanged on Jan 21, 2021 21:51:11 GMT -6
Casper led them forward in silence. His stance was tense with determination. Fanged made sure to watch their backs, keeping her eyes fixed on the area behind them. The cavern that they entered was wider than she expected. The area was lit by slivers of light that slipped through cracks present in the ceiling overhead. Fanged found herself relaxing in the light. Now she didn’t need to be so reliant on her tools. Casper slunk forward, his tail twitching as he took in the sights and sounds around them. Fanged listened as well, but she could hear nothing out of the ordinary. She watched him in silence for a moment, waiting to see if he would give any signs that there was something present among them. When Casper remained quite calm, Fanged decided that there was nothing nefarious afoot.
“Now, you’ll warn me if you feel any ghosts, right?” she joked.
(Casper 6 4/5, 6 4/5)
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Post by Fanged on Feb 1, 2021 23:48:37 GMT -6
Casper didn’t respond to her with words, but he did prick his ears forward as though he was suddenly on alert. He slunk forward, blending in with the shadows. The air around them was stale, indicating that there would be no escape or hidden exits in the near vicinity. Fanged found herself frozen still, waiting to see if Casper had found anything. The Balgor stopped suddenly, his interest still intently focused on something that lay within the shadows.
“What is it boy?” she asked him softly.
Without language, Casper couldn’t give her much of a proper reply. He stood poised in a stiff position, as though waiting for something to strike out at him. Fanged could only wait as well for whatever he had seen to reveal itself. It didn’t take long for the shadows to shift and a small form to reveal itself. The face of a rat blinked in the beam of her flashlight as it emerged.
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Post by Silver on Feb 2, 2021 3:29:02 GMT -6
The small colorful gems bring to mind a small, clear pond. Why could that be?
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Post by Fanged on Mar 17, 2021 20:51:45 GMT -6
The rat was quick to scuttle away, leaving a few gems in its wake. Fanged felt an unexpected thrum of magic and eagerly moved to investigate the gems further. The multigems weren’t nearly as exciting as the crystal, but she collected them all the same. Casper watched her intently as she picked up the blue crystal. She thought this one was water, but she couldn’t have been a hundred percent certain. Casper looked at her with glowing eyes. He watched intently as she handled the crystal. The magic seemed to have caught his attention this time and his gaze continued to focus on her until she had stowed the crystal safely away in her backpack.
“There we go! Treasure has been secured,” she told him.
Casper seemed to settle somewhat once the crystal was secure and in Fanged’s possession. With that settled, the two of them continued down the tunnel.
(Casper 7 1/5, 7 1/5)
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Post by Fanged on Apr 5, 2021 23:13:23 GMT -6
When they came to a fork in the road, Fanged decided to let Casper choose the way in order to get acclimated to things. Casper took an extra second to make a decision before veering to the right. However, the problem with choosing this path was that it immediately dropped off into a deep chasm. Casper decided not to let this deter him. He leaped down to a lower ledge, one that would be incredibly dangerous for Fanged to follow.
“No Casper! I can’t go down there,” she exclaimed. “No!”
Casper appeared confused for a moment. He stared up at the woman, waiting to see when she would jump down and follow him. When it became evident that Fanged wasn’t following him, he began to grow frustrated. Eventually, he jumped back up to pester her into following him. Fanged did her best to ignore him as he nipped at the air near her feet.
“Casper, no!” she told him.
(Casper 7 2/5, 7 2/5)
(Training: No 1)
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Post by Fanged on Apr 8, 2021 14:36:09 GMT -6
“If you want me to go down there, we need to find a safer path first,” she told Casper.
The Balgor didn’t understand her very clearly. He tried to nip at her heels again and Fanged was quick to tell him off.
“Casper no!” she said firmly.
The Balgor reeled back, not a fan of the tone in her voice. He blinked steadily, considering his options for how to convince Fanged to join him down on the lower ledge. It appeared snapping at her wasn’t helping things. But maybe one more time would work. He drew closer to the woman and moved with slow precision. When he moved to snap at her heels, Fanged quickly snapped back in reprimanding him.
“No, Casper!” she exclaimed in an exacerbated tone.
He froze in place, not quite certain how to respond to being told off. However, freezing was the correct thing to do in this situation, so Fanged praised him.
(Casper 7 3/5, 7 3/5)
(Training: No 2)
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Post by Fanged on Aug 14, 2021 17:42:45 GMT -6
Casper appeared pleased when she praised him. Since he didn’t have a physical form, Fanged couldn’t offer him treats, but he seemed fine enough with praise. He soon retreated back up the cliffside to venture to an area that Fanged would be able to reach. Now that the incident was settled, the woman moved closer to her creature companion as they sought to forge a new path forward. With a new understanding between them, it didn’t take long to find a sturdier path hidden away behind the bend of a sharp rock. Casper led the way silently. Fanged didn’t mind. Loud noises could possibly scare away any wild creatures she might want to interact with. She scanned the walls for any signs of gems or interesting rocks. For now, everything looked rather mundane. She wasn’t going to bother digging into the wall if there weren’t any obvious signs of treasure to be found.
(Casper 7 4/5, 7 4/5)
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Post by Fanged on Aug 15, 2021 0:02:26 GMT -6
The path they found themselves following was narrow and full of danger. Fanged moved slowly, gesturing for Casper to slow down as well as they began their descent further into the cavern. She envied Casper’s silent footsteps. His ethereal nature ensured that he could move without making sound. No matter how hard Fanged practiced, she would never be able to make hers silent. Smiling a little wistfully at Casper, she followed him further down. Once they had figured out their footing, more so on Fanged’s part, he picked up the speed. A flash of challenge flickered in his eyes as he met Fanged’s gaze briefly. The woman steeled herself, not wanting to lose control of the situation. She would meet his challenge gladly. She scanned ahead, using her flashlight to aid her poor night vision. She skillfully avoided rough footing and scattered rocks. Every few steps she would glance around for signs of gemstones.
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Post by Jack on Aug 15, 2021 19:19:36 GMT -6
A pretty red stone and some ore can be found nearby
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Post by Fanged on Aug 23, 2021 20:41:43 GMT -6
The cavern gradually gained a frigid chill the deeper they followed the path. The monotony of the path was broken up by the crashing sound of water and the subsequent moisture that seeped underfoot. Her feet soon met with a wooden bridge. It was sturdy despite its frequent exposure to an underground water source. Casper moved swiftly, without regard for whether Fanged was capable of keeping up or not. His movements were purposeful. It was as though he had caught the phantom scent of treasure, but Fanged wasn’t sure such a thing was possible. Did gems have a unique scent? Along the way they came across a few rogue finds. She was quick to stuff them in her pack. She didn’t want to lose sight of Casper who continued to forge onwards. Venturing through the mines without a familiar to guide her was a bit strange. She had no idea where Casper was taking her.
(Casper 8 1/5, 8 1/5)
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Post by Fanged on Aug 23, 2021 20:47:55 GMT -6
At the bottom of the wooden bridge, she got a clear view of the water source. A small river ran through the cavern in front of her. The water cascaded downwards into a waterfall that fed into a pool that stood a little deeper into the cavern. Fanged squinted into the darkness, using her flashlight to trace the path ahead of her. Casper paused for a moment, allowing her to do her sweep of the cavern. He bobbed his head back and forth, tracking the movement of a small mouse as it skittered across the area. He had no interest in physical food, but his instincts still interested him in the art of hunting. The whims of an ethereal pet could mimic that of a physical one. She had no doubt that Casper would be capable of killing a physical creature. Ethereal creatures often had the means to do so.
(Casper 8 2/5, 8 2/5)
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Post by Fanged on Aug 23, 2021 21:47:58 GMT -6
Fanged decided to investigate the river close. Sometimes gems could get caught in the current and if nobody had entered this area in a while, there should be an abundant of items to be found within the water.
“Let’s stick around here for a while, alright boy?” she gave a command, but it was a questioning one. She couldn’t keep Casper here if he didn’t want to after all.
Casper blinked in response which Fanged took as confirmation that they could linger here for a while. The control freak in her wasn’t so fond of being at the whims of another creature, but she supposed this is what teamwork was. Fanged decided to take things slowly, not wanting to miss anything with a careless eye. She let Casper do his own thing, only keeping an eye on him to ensure that he stayed within the area that they were in.
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