Ice and Sky

[Isa]

❅AI GONPLEI❅

AI SWIS

Isa moved quietly through the forest, being careful to keep an eye on where her feet landed. Tracking stealthily through the woods was different from the ice and snow she was used to. Snow muffled sound, covering leaves and sticks, but there was no snow in the forest.

Her hair was pulled back and bound beneath a cloth to keep her blonde hair from betraying her position. She had left Trikru territory and was in the disputed lands between theirs and the Skaikru's territory. With her intentions of spying on the Skaikru, being spotted by one of them would mess up her plans.

She spotted a woman with an unfamiliar face and her hand tightened on the blade strapped to her side. Unfamiliarity with the Triku kept her from acting, as did the uncertainty that the woman was alone. The clothing and the hair, after a bit of studying, was Skaikru but Isa was still not certain that there were not any others in the area. Skaikru rarely did travel alone, after all.

TAG: Annika Burnam

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[Annika Burnam]

Long Live The Reckless And the Brave

I don't think i want to be saved

TAG: Isa

She had stepped away from camp to look around for a bit. Scout a little and perhaps find something to eat. Berries, nuts, maybe even a squirrel. However, she couldn't find anything. It was perhaps because of the closeness to the camp? They had scavenged the place out of everything there was. So now they all had to go farther out than what over half of them were used to. No doubt, Bellamy would get pretty ticked off to find out that she had left without a partner. However, that she did not care much for. She was a big girl and she could take care of herself quite fine thank you.

When she saw a slight movement to her left, she pretended that she didn't see it. Instead, she'd continue to walk at the brisk pace she was going at. Finally, when she figured that she had made the figure think she was just ignoring, she'd squat and pretend to be looking at the ground for tracks. In all reality she really was looking for the tracks, but there was also a rock. She would throw her knife, but she only had two and she had no clue how the grounder would react to her. She'd glide her fingers over the ground and as she did so, the rock would be picked up. Then, all in one motion, she turn around and throw the rock, aiming to hit the tree right next to the grounder. She'd then pull out her knife and yell.

And what are you doing here so close to my camp? It wasn't her camp. But she'd use those words as emphasis.

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[Isa]

❅AI GONPLEI❅

AI SWIS

Isa shifted closer to a tree as she watched the other woman kneel. It appeared as if the woman was tracking something, but if she was then she was a terrible tracker. She had been walking far too quickly, far too noisily to not alert any prey.

As soon as the woman moved, so did Isa. Ducking behind the tree, she heard the thump as a rock collided with it and the woman yell.

The woman did not have any guns or large weapons. If there were to be a fight, Isa figured it would be up close and personal - which put her at the advantage over the Sky Person since her weapons had better range.

"What are you doing throwing rocks at strangers?" She retorted rather than answer the question. She slipped her bow off her back and notched an arrow before slipping out from behind the tree. Isa lined up the shot but did not release the arrow. "Are you alone?"

Although it was not her intention to kill the woman. She would have done so already if that were the case, she was more than willing to do so if necessary. The Trikru had already made it clear to their allies casualties were permitted.

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[Annika Burnam]

Long Live The Reckless And the Brave

I don't think i want to be saved

TAG: Isa

The woman had ducked behind the tree. Well, Ann hadn't been aiming for her head or anything. Just somewhere near it. She figured the woman couldn't tell the projection line it was aiming at. After the rock it the tree, Ann went and moved behind one that was next to her. Grounders were unpredictable. She had no clue of this person was going to hit her or shoot her or what. Her pressed her thin body against the tree, her knife next to her. When she heard the woman speak, she peaked her head over a little to see her having a bow aimed at her.

Why was she throwing rocks at strangers? Because she didn't want to ruin her knives duh? Like was it not common sense to the grounder. Weapons were hard to come by. Especially the ones that you wanted or preferred. And she preferred knives as that was. It's only the ones that are stalking us. She called to her, a hint of suspicion coloring her voice. When she asked if she was alone, Anna thought that she was probably going to like hang her up and kill her. She wouldn't put it past her that was for sure. However, she could and would fight to her death in the first place. Are you alone? She'd say, answering the woman's question with one of her own.

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[Isa]

❅AI GONPLEI❅

AI SWIS

Isa wanted to roll her eyes at that. Throwing rocks at a stalker, even one who intended no harm, was foolish. Briefly she wondered why the Trikru even bothered warring against them. Most of the kids would be dead before a full year cycled past. Beast, disease, or starvation would widdle away their already small numbers.

"You wouldn't believe me either way," She replied as she kept her cool gaze on the other woman. The suspicion was clear and the woman had already thrown a rock. Isa would not put it past her to try to pull a foolish move, especially since she heard no sounds in the forest around them to hint at a possible rescue for her.

The idea of shooting the woman was tempting. Not to kill, just to weaken. Perhaps in the leg, Isa thought to herself as she wondered if the woman was the type who screamed when she was hurt. Would she fight or curl up? Would she survive?

The idea of testing the woman did not leave her thoughts, but the arrow remained in its place. "Alone, unarmed, and prone to throwing rocks. It would be a mercy to kill you now, girl."

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[Annika Burnam]

Long Live The Reckless And the Brave

I don't think i want to be saved

TAG: Isa

She'd continue to watch the blonde woman. She wondered why she was there other than being a spy. There had to be a reason for it. Sure, they were in a war or whatever, but she should've thought better than to stroll up and spy. Anyone could blast her head off. That made a snort come out of her mouth. It was a miracle that they even got away with stalking them. Well, that was so in her opinion. Her being very opinionated of course.

When she spoke, she nodded. Yea your probably right. She said, shrugging. She came out from behind her tree. Sorry for trying to hit ya with a rock. She said, eyeing the bow and arrow cautiously. She had no clue of the chick was gonna like poke her in the eye or anything. That was something that she would like to avoid however. She had her knife ready to go flying at any moment if the woman tried to hit her. But she hoped it wouldn't come to that. Hopefully, she could befriend her? Maybe? She doubted that but it was worth a try.

And I bet i could get at least a scratch on you before i died. She said, having her knife thrown in the air and caught expertly. However, it didn't stop the scratch that came on her unprotected palms. But that wasn't noticeable at the moment. I'm armed anyway. She said, pointing to the knife with her eyes. Anyway. Why else are you here other than to stalk us? She asked the woman.

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[Isa]

❅AI GONPLEI❅

AI SWIS

Isa's eyes never left Annika and her bow remained raised and steady even as the other woman threw her knife and caught it. It was clear that the Sky Person had practiced throwing knives and there was a possibility that she could have a deadly precision with them. Unfortunately she had tipped her hand by revealing the skill. Now Isa knew to keep an eye on the woman's hands, just in case she let the blade fly.

Not that it would do much good. Arrows were faster than knives anyways, but Isa would rather not receive an injury she would have to tend herself.

"I see that." Her demeanour remained icy and calm. The show with the blade had not intimidated her, nor had it given her reason to lower her weapon. "It's simple surveillance. Know thy enemy, or in my case, know the enemy of my allies. Knowing the faces of those you're meant to kill is necessary."

Plus she was not certain if the war was one she wanted to wage. As much as Isa enjoyed a good, bloody fight she had no desire to risk her life without a reason. Studying the Skaikru may give her better insight on why her allies strove to defeat them.

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[Annika Burnam]

Long Live The Reckless And the Brave

I don't think i want to be saved

TAG: Bellamy Blake. WORDS: too lazy to count lol. NOTES: NOTES HERE

The woman never let one eye leave her. Annika was surprised if anything. She stared at the woman too, showing her that she wasn't scared of her. Though perhaps it would've been smarter to be one of those girl whom would take off running at the sight of danger. She didn't necessarily do that, but she would find a way to warn the others before she was dead in the first place. But this woman was unnerving almost. She never blinked it seemed. Unless she did, just Anna didn't see it.

When she spoke and remained calm and cool, she raised her eyes. She said surveillance and crap. Well that was interesting. Know faces of who she would most likely end up killing in the end? Just lovely eh? However, the woman still didn't lower her arm. Anna rolled her eyes and put her knife in its sheath. It may be put up, but she'd easily be able to grab it if the occasion asked for it. For now, she was showing the grounder that she wasn't dangerous. Okay. Okay. But dude. Could ya put that thing down? Do I really look like I'm going to kill you at this point? All I want is to be friends. She said calmly. She decided that she'd try to act nice and what ever. She put her hands up slowly for emphasis.

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[Isa]

❅AI GONPLEI❅

AI SWIS

Isa released the tension of the bowstring and lowered her bow, but the arrow remain notched in place. It would only take seconds for her to raise it again and let an arrow fly, if needed. An equal response to the woman putting away her blade, yet keeping it within reach.

They may not be fighting at the moment, but neither was foolish enough to lay down their weapons completely.

"No, but you may alert your people to my presence which would be highly inconvenient." Her right eyebrow raised slightly at the mention of friendship. Although she was not very expressive, her confusion could still be read on her face. It made no sense to her that the Sky Person would attempt to befriend her.

"Friends? You're at war with my allies. Why would you even want me to be your friend?"

Between the war and the fact that Isa did not have any friends and would not know what to do with one made her think that it was impossible for them to be friends, but she did not say as much.

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[Annika Burnam]

Long Live The Reckless And the Brave

I don't think i want to be saved

TAG: Isa

She lowered her bow and Anna let out a breath. She kept it notched, but it was better than having it pointed at her face. She'd give her a small smile and, while keeping the hands in the air, she go to sit on a stump. When she said that she could alert her people, she shrugged. She lowered her hands to her sides. Well I haven't been shot yet and if your not killing me, I don't see why they should kill you. She'd explain to her. For sure if they knew that the grounder was there, they would kill her. She just had to make sure that she wouldn't use any int-ell against them.

When she asked about friends, she shrugged again. First step to fixing a war is befriending the ones apart of it. Anyway I don't have many either. She said to the Grounder. She acted like it was a crime or something. Why would it be? Like they were all human and what not. It was nature to be friends right? Or was she wrong? Honestly she had no clue with grounders these days. She had no clue about anything these days actually. The world seemed to be upside down.

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[Isa]

❅AI GONPLEI❅

AI SWIS

"People don't always think in times of war." She moved aside and leaned back against a tree. Her posture was relaxed, or it would look that way if she did not still have her bow drawn. "And from what I've seen and heard of the Skaikru, they tend to jump rather quickly to conclusions and start shooting if they believe one of their own is being threatened."

It was only then that Isa moved her gaze away from Annika. Her eyes scanned the woods around them and the treeline above before returning to her. They seemed to be alone. No allies were hiding nearby as far as she could tell.

"A friendship between the two of us could only cause another war, potentially." Her allies would see it as an act of betrayal and if her people sided with her, the pace between the two clans would be broken. If her people did not side with her then she would be punished as her people always punished those who betrayed their clans.

Isa replied as she tried to figure out the other woman. did she sincerely want to befriend her for some reason? Or was she merely playing a game to confuse or distract her? "You can't afford attachments in a time of war. They're a distraction and a weakness."

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[Annika Burnam]

She nodded at what the chick said about people in times of war. Oh she couldn't be any more correct. She watched carefully as she moved and relaxed against a tree. Well, that was a good start right? Maybe, though the woman probably was still ready to kill her at any given moment. Her eyes would roam the area before landing back on the woman before her. For once, the woman wasn't watching her! Annika was cautious to not exactly move, unsure if she was trying feign it or something. But then she looked back and she wasn't dead so that was all good. It seemed everyone of her thoughts revolved around being dead. Lovely right?

When she spoke of a friendship between them, she rolled her eyes. Just because your friends with your allies enemies doesn't mean you cant be friends! And if it didn't? We could be potential allies in the end. And if you think friendship is a weakness in the end, your just gonna go psychotic and die all alone.[/font] She said, shrugging a little. She would push this chick till she agreed however.

[Isa]

❅AI GONPLEI❅

AI SWIS

"The Trikru are not my friends," She frowned at the very idea. They were allies, but she did not have any attachment to them beyond that. Isa never spent more time than was necessary with them nor did she join in their festivities. She saw no point in attempting to befriend them. She had already lost enough people.

"Death is death. What's the point in the small comfort of companionship when you die, only to leave the ones left behind scarred?" Isa was thinking of her mother's death and her father's, leaving her and her sister parentless. She thought of the harsh winters that took the lives of her neighbours. Even she could not hide the pain that flashed in her eyes at the memories. "The cold claims all in the end."

"I've been called psychotic before. Perhaps I'm already there... But wouldn't losing those you care for cause just as much madness, if not more?" She thought of her sister, the last connection she had to someone, turning her back on her. Her sister would not mourn her if she died and perhaps that was for the best. "And what comfort is a friend at your death, knowing they'll suffer long after your fight is over?"

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[Annika Burnam]

Long Live The Reckless And the Brave

I don't think i want to be saved

TAG: Isa. WORDS: too lazy to count lol. NOTES: NOTES HERE

She listened to her. So the ones they were allied with were not friends? How did this woman get through life with all the stuff she put up with? She more than likely couldn't deal with it half the time? Even the strongest had to break at some point. Perhaps she had already broken but was still strong? She had no idea but she was still insistent on what she was doing. If this woman had no friends, well Anna would be the first and she was going to make sure of it. Well...try to at least.

At least you'll have good memories to look back on. Good times and fun. And when you have no one else to look to you'd have that friend. Does it make at least a little bit of sense? She said. She rolled her eyes mentally. If she could, she'd just slap with girl silly. She watched as pain flashed across her eyes and Anna softened up momentarily. So someone she had cared for must have died from the cold? She didn't know. But that was things she was talking about. You shouldn't have to deal with things like that by yourself.

Of course it could. But human beings are social creatures. You must have some sort of friend. Heck, you could just use me to throw insults at. Not promising that I won't throw any back at you however. She gave a half grin to the chick. And at least you'd know that someone had cared enough to be there at your side. She said. She was tired of arguing about this. She raised her eyes at the grounder, trying to get her to see her logic, no matter how stupid she may think it was.

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[Isa]

❅AI GONPLEI❅

AI SWIS

"Huh, I guess you've got a point," Isa conceded with a thoughtful shrug. Losing people sucked, but good memories were certainly something that helped many through the harshest of nights. Valdis had said something similar once, when she had first become the woman's second, but never brought it up again. 

She leaned her head back and stared up at the branches above her as if it could offer some kind of answer to everything. "I have two left that I care about, but neither would mourn my passing. One because of the nature of our paths in life and the other because of love turned to hate."

"Can we be friends if I we can't promise not to kill each other one day?" She truly wanted to know, because the woman's words had stirred the embers beneath the ice that had engulfed her years ago. She had fought at her father's side in battle years ago and had lost him then. She could not imagine having to be the one to cut him down.  "If we were to be friends, is it even possible to not hurt each other somewhere down the line when the wear makes moments like this impossible?

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