2019.07.23: Ratsputin asks for a mate

Ratsputin asks for a mate
Rats asks Brooke for permission to take a kinfolk of her tribe as a mate.
IC Date	July 23rd, 2019
Players	Brooke, Ildar, Ratsputin
Location	Tech Haven
Spheres	Garou Gaian

Brooke is hanging out in the Garou Hub today, posting up some maps. She has invited Ildar over to join her, as well as Ratsputin. She awaits their arrival.

Ratsputin comes down slowly his hands behind his back, his hair is slicked back his eyes are hidden behind a pair of cheap shades, that are removed tucked into one of the many pockets of his long duster, as he walks towards Brooke with a nodding of his head, and then at Ildar.""Helo Hushed Blaze-Rhya, Honor-Keeper-rhya, I'm here to speak with both of you. Do you have time?"

Ildar would come along when he can get a lift. Walking down the stairs, he waves to Rats at his greeting and flashes Brooke a smile. "I was wanting to come see about an update on my phone anyways. So thanks for the invite out.. and yeah. I can talk, Ratsputin."

Brooke turns away from what she was doing, and rubs her back a bit. And then her belly. She looks to be full term with her pregnancy already, but she isn't. Twins be real, yo. She moves to take a seat. "Good to see you both. Yes, What is on your mind, Ratsputin?"

"I was seeking to mate with a member of your tribe, her name is Elowyn." Rats' voice is soft as he walks to a chair to sit down with a little chuckle."I'm now a fostern, and well we have been casually seeing each other, for a bit now. Nothing.....too serious yet." His checks a deep red, as the youth looks away with a boyish grin."But, I was told this is the way we work here.

Ildar walks over to where Brooke sits, although his attention sits on Rats as he talks. There's a moment's musing as he frowns thoughtfully, watching Rats, then glancing to Brooke. "That.. uh.. Glass Walker and Bone Gnawer, right?" He shrugs slightly, looking back to Rats. "And she's ok with this?"

Brooke places her hands on her belly, folding them together. "It is how things are done around here, especially between tribes. I saw how you eyed her when I first met her. You were struck with love at first sight. It is unusual for our two tribes to mate. She seems to turn you into a lovestruck boy, and it is kinda cute. Tell me though, how are you going to protect her?"

"She has given me her blessing, and I talked to her folks and they were okay with it." Rats watches them both now with a bowing of his head, his hands behind his back holding the other arm."Yes that is Glass Walker for her, and me as a Bone Gnawer." His voice is soft, as he looks at Ildar and then he watches Brooke now waiting, with a nervous bite to his lower lip."I will protect her with my body, my soul. I will do whatever it takes to make sure she is safe. She is offered a place in my pack already and has been accepted, she has been accepted by our totem. Through that I can speak with her to protect her for the physical dangers, she has a home with me there on the pack land." His voice is soft, as he smiles softly that blush still red in his checks, and then he bows his head slowly."I will give her my own food if needed, I will honor her in all ways. She makes me wish to live, not just moment to moment till I fall in battle."

Ildar tilts his head to the side, watching Rats. "And how do you protect her from others who challenge? From those who hunt kinfolk? Trust me.. I get the love at first sight thing. Ask Brooke.. I did it with Xenovia. And she was mated.. and I had to accept that. I know you're Fostern now.. but a mate means a lot of work. It's not your pack that protects your mate, Ratsputin. It's you. Do you really feel you're up to that task? Because I can tell you that other Glass Walkers, even if Brooke allows this, will probably challenge you. Test you. So this is an uphill battle you're looking at, right here, hmm?"

Johanna listens carefully, knowing how difficult it would be for Ildar, for Silver Fangs, and considering his own situation. "A home on your pack land. Is she still able to honor her tribe? Will you two be coming to the city still? Your pack, is with Black unicorn right? She is a strong protector. My concern is that you have Elowyn in the middle of situations she is not trained for. Are you making sure she can protect herself as well? Not just depend on you and your pack? Not that I do not think you all can protect her, but there is a time and place for kinfolk to be, and not all need to be in combat situations." She has to ask some tough questions.

"Yeah, I have been training her in combat, in fisticuffs, and also with a blade." Rats nods towards Brooke with a little bowing of his head, and then he thinks for a moment."I will protect her, and teach her to protect herself, she asked for such lessons, she wishes to help the world. That is what draws me to her like a moth into the flame of her world." With that he spins on his heel as he looks right at Ildar now as he was thinking the whole time of hos to respond."Now then, about that I accept any challenge, to her, to prove that I can do it. I will honor her and I will be the one that needs her like fire in my blood, she made me see myself in a new light. But yeah, we will still be in the city, and we will still honor her tribe." With that last bit he turns back to Brooke, his checks no longer bright red, the young man is speaking slowly.

Ildar sighs softly, shaking his head a little. "Look.. Like I said.. I get it. Been there.. But.. I had to prove myself. I had to fight for it. I had to go beyond Fostern for her. While you're not quite dealing with the same level.. I just want the best. For both of you." He muses, then glances to Brooke a moment thoughtfully, before returning his attention to Rats. "If Brooke is willing, I offer a quest. We'll give you one full cycle of the moon. Find something that shows your worth and your ability to protect her. While I can't speak for the Elder, obviously.. If you can find something like that and show it to me, before that time is up? I will not have any issue with this."

Johanna considers the offer from Ildar. "While I am all for love, and can see you are speaking from your heart and have sought to do things right by Elowyn, I do need to respect the tribe and traditions. Fulfill what the Den Father has asked, and I will not only agree and give my blessing, but I will stand with you both if anyone were to question your mating any further." Rubbing her protruding belly as she winces a bit, she breathes and lets it out. Then a smile, "While both our tribes are well, mutts in comparison to other tribes, mating, marriage, and especially increasing those of our bloodlines are more important to the Nation than ever before. Seeing as I have #2 and #3 here, getting ready to be born before I know it, I speak from experience. I appreciate the respect you have shown and hope to give you my blessing very soon."

Ratsputin listens to it all, as he listens now as he smiles softly now as he hears the end of it all."Now then, it seems I have my task. I will go ahead, to try and do that soon as possible. Thank you for your time, Hushed Blaze-rhya, and Honor's Keeper-rhya." His voice is soft, as his eyes move back and forth as he starts to think.