He tilted his head, lips pressing into a thin line for a brief moment. "Did ya not see the 'state' that I was in during that fight?" he asked simply. He could, only vaugely, recall that he had attacked both parties when his own mask had gone missing thanks to Jack.
"Heh, cute. Fer the record, I could care less about yer 'friend pickin' abilities' because to me, they suck. Royally. Smiling bastard seems like the type that would nuzzle ya one sec then bite ya on the neck in the next." he muttered, watching her look over him with wary, cautious eyes.
"Sorry? Apology not accepted. Don't stick yer snout into my buisness with that mook. He deserves every fuckin' hit I give him." he snorted, already in a bitter mood to begin with.
And now for the hunch...
"Ya tend to chase mini deer alot, don't ya...?" the red stag locked his own dull brown eyes with the dragon doe before him, narrowing them as he dug a front hoof into the soil below.

((Baw D': Poor Illrose ;; So neglected x3; ))

True. Although this was the second time that both of them had really gone 'all out' on eachother, there had always been other deer nearby that would at least try to pacify the whole situation. If left alone, the two of them probably would have eventually killed eachother.
Jergens snorted, expression hardening all the more. "I still wouldn't trust him. Bastard leaps before he looks." he muttered bitterly, stating what he thought to be so obvious.
Her response to his question only made his hunch even more plausible. Granted, he had been a bit rash a few days ago when he had inwardly accused her... and being near her only helped to remind him of the fact that, at least to him, she wasn't all that bad.
But still. Priorities.
"Small buck. Blue. Roses on his antlers. Tiny. Blue eyes. Rosine is his name, although I think ya might know that... I think ya might've... 'encountered' him at one point, thought can't say that I'm sure..." he shook his head, grimicing as he managed to lower himself back to the ground, a bit dizzy in the head.
"The point is, I like ya gir-... Illy... But attacking my mate is only gonna get ya a special one-way pass to Hell's Highway." he threatened, lips curling into a casual grin despite the severity of his own remark.

((She's so awesome, though :'D Ffff... <3))

"I can understand why you don't trust him, but I chose to do until I get a reason to do otherwise." She said calmly. Sometimes she wondered why she even bothered to take
Jack's side. Especially when he usually caused the trouble he got in, not to mention he most likely wouldn't do the same thing for her. No. But still, she could easily remember
one of her first days here in this forest, as a young fawn. Jack was one of the first she had met, one of the first she had called a friend. Illrose shook her head as if to
get rid of the thought, and listened to Jergens. Nowdays, the only minis she had been chasing were does, but she could faintly remember chasing a buck once. He hadn't
been her original target, but he had been around one of the other minis she was chasing.
"Yeah, I think I might have, but that is a long time ago." She shrugged, before raising her eyebrows in surprise.
"That one is your mate?" She smiled for a moment.
"Don't worry, I haven't seen him in a long time, and besides, I'm not 'attacking', I'm just chasing. They aren't fun anymore if they stop." The smile was still on her lips, as if she
hadn't even notice his threat. The true was, she was more surprised to hear him admit he liked her. Perhaps he one time could accept her apology then, and they could hang around
again, as they had done a couple of times before all the recent drama.

Oh, long post. o_o Awh, thanks, I'm glad you think so. <3 Your characters are awesome as well, especially Jergens, of course. <3 And L'oreal, she's cool. x')

Ninja'd by mini. xD
"Of course, I'll always protect you. And we are not sinking, silly. It's just your imagination going berserk."

Haha, that screenie made me giggle. x') And you edited Illrose's eyes? They look cool. <3

"You're welcome." *nuzzle*

I like it. <3
Haha, it is? Well, maybe Illrose like to play hard-to-find. Lol. x)

Haha thank you. <3
And yes, several times when you're online I just can't find you, haha. xD never happened with the other picto.

Illrose is making it hard for Kheiron to approach Jergens, haha.

But ninjas are cool.
Lol, it's nothing to be sorry about xD it's just fun to do a little hide-and-seek now and then. 8D as for Jergens, Kheiron is just really stubborn so he won't leave anyone who runs from him alone until he gets a proper response from them. xD with Illrose nearby, he just gets a bigger challenge 8D

Despite his unusually foul mood, he couldn't help but smirk at that little gem of a statement. "Yup, stupid. Really. At least I can tell who's ready to rip my guts out, and who isn't." his tail dully thumped against the ground, agrreeing with himself.
Although Illrose's next statements made him inwardly freeze. If in better health, minus the split ribs, he would have outright attacked her, but as of now, his tongue was the only real 'weapon' that he had in stock. "Chase him, then. I'll know who did it, and I'll be sure to pass by a little 'visit' to ya. I don't really give a shit how good ya are at fighting, I'll fuckin' beat ya down fer messin' with him." he grinned, speaking with a low growl despite his own... 'non-threatening' facial features.

((Hokay, ffff :B))

He nodded, restraining the urge to sigh in relief. He knew that Illrose would make a nasty enemy, and Lord knew Jack was enough to deal with right now.
"Glad to hear it.~" he softened his smile, tail whapping against the ground in delight. "Don't chase my kid, either. She looks like a mini since she already has her antlers, but she's still a baby." he added, remembering to add in his own daughter as well. Can't forget Peony's safety as well.
He watched her every move, still cautious.

Yeah, sorry for a long spampost, but I thought you might will find it interesting. :')

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(…)
“That friend of yours wasn’t easy to get pass. Good thing she left eventually, her mentality is damn strong. What’s her name… Illrose? Twas impossible to break the barrier.”

“Yeah… I know. Illrose. I knew she would have to leave in the end. She couldn’t be watching me all the time, she’s a busy deer.”

“Betrayer.”

“I’m sorry…”

“Is that why you told her?”

“What?”

“Because she’s so strong?”

“Probably…”

“Betrayer. You have me. You don’t need anyone else. Why? I don’t get it. Why was she so lucky to get to know our secret? Why is she so special? I’ve told you before to stay away from her; she can easily hurt you if she has to. She’s doing my job.”

“Why? Because… Because you’re not around all the time. I need someone else when you’re not around.”

“And you are - once again - missing the main thing here, X. Are you dumb on purpose? You know you don’t need anyone but me. You could’ve waited. Run away - because you were not that weak. You were not so out of your mind you couldn’t wait before you burst out with all your personal problems. If you were; I would be there. I am always there when you don’t know what to do with yourself. You did – on purpose – tell her because she has something I do not. You could’ve waited, but decided not to. Why?”

“I… You’re … Because she’s… She forced me. She would have been angry or worried if I didn’t tell her. She already knew something wasn’t right. She forced it out of me!”

“Oh, but little X… My little X… You could’ve used your imagination? Make her believe you are insane? Make up a story she wouldn’t believe? Huh?”

“I… No… I couldn’t lie to her. I wouldn’t want her to worry over me or believe I am insane. She’s my friend… And she’s physical. You’re not.”

“Oh, is that it? Heh… Should’ve thought so. She’s warm… And strong, and you can actually see her eyes as she watches you? Right. Okay. Fine.”

“I…”

“I can see her fawn. What’s her name… Ap… ocalypse? Right? Do you know what that means?”

“It doesn’t actually surprise me…”

“Of course it doesn’t. I can’t see the other brat though. He’s stronger. Too strong for me. You better not ditch me like that, Kheiron! I could get hurt and want a new friend, y’know? Lonely? Maybe I should mess up her precious little daughter. Make her worry herself out of her mind and make her stay away from you? Damn, I’m frightening intelligent even in this state! What do you think of that, X? Wonderful!”

“Stop that.”

“You’re not very fun to make jokes with. You see right through them. You spoil the fun. Stop that. I am right, though. I could do it. I just don’t want to.”

“Why are you always like this? You’re hurting me. You don’t want to, so stop it!”

“Oh, you. You know why. I have to.”

“But there should be another way. I am getting stronger, why can’t you keep up with me? It would be so much better…”

“I am working on it, dear. I am working on it. It’s easier said than done.”

“But…”

“Yes, yess... Give me some time, alright? I’ll figure it out. Relax. Meanwhile, you should figure out a way to get rid of that attitude. I don’t like it. You’re completely different before I approach you, then you change. I’ll disappear as fast as I appeared! You’re pushing me away! I don’t like it, X. I need you.”

“I don’t mean to… I swear! I’m guess I’m just protecting myself… From you. You hurt me.”

“And it doesn’t have to be like this. I could get a physical appearance…. I could go back! I could roam this place again! You and me, we’d be like a deadly duo!”

“Really? Well…. Yeah! Yeah! Can you do that…? W… Wow… Yes..! Yes! You have to. I would never betray you again, I swear!”

“You sure swear a lot. But I like that smile you got there! I don’t know how to, but it is possible! You and me. Just you and me. I’d never leave you again, little X. You and me.”

His grin slowly unfurled itself, taking on a more somber, almost serene look. "Yeah, well. Gotta settle down sometime, right? Cept' I'm still me. Ain't the 'Jergens Way' to 'settle down', heh..." he chuckled, cut short by the pain of the quick breaths he took in.
"Uh yeah... She's kinda purple, right? With these little flowers in her antlers... uhm... she has curly fur... like mine, y'know?" he stumbled over the description, his own vocabulary limited to just the simplest of words.

((Latefailffffandshortew))

Ginger;
Illrose snorted, but smiled at the same time.
"I don't have any needs to settle down just yet, but I guess you're right." Not that she could see herself in that position, with a mate and kids and everything.
The children she had now was so independent she barely saw them now and then. Illrose then gave a nod.
"I'll be sure to remember that." She said. A kinda purple kid with flowers in her antlers.

mini;
He should definitely get a bio. :b I think it would be awesome, but of course you'll have to think things through, so it's your call. n__n

"That is indeed my name, hello to you too. And thank you, you are welcome to sit with me anytime you feel like it."

Awh, I didn't realize it was Puzzle. To bad I had to leave, I think that's an really interesting character. :')
And thanks for the track. <3

Illrose gave a snort.
"I don't care who he is. As long as he refuse to greet others, he is not worthy to have 'King' in his name." She replied. She would love to teach that stag a thing or two about manners.
"And why would you grant your services to someone like him?" Illrose tilted her head, confused, before a slight smile appeared on her lips.
"What you did there by the pond was a very important job, though. Guarding the fawns, I mean."

Illrose tilted her head slightly as she listened to Crux's reply. To be honest, she hadn't quite expected to get an explanation like that, and it all made sense.
"Hmm. I understand, but it's still a shame that a smart doe as yourself has become a servant for someone like him." Illrose smiled down to the smaller doe.
"When that is said, I'll also let you know you clearly have my respect now. It's a pleasure to finally met someone who for certain have her mind intact still." Not that the other creatures of this forest were dumb,
but from a dragon's point of view; deer wasn't creatures who could think and talk, they were stupid animals who's only purpose was to become food for a hungry dragon.

No, I hadn't. o_o
Thank you for requesting Illrose. :') <3

It was very nice of you. :')
Again, thanks. <3

Illrose nodded her head, the movement making the shadows of her massive antlers dance on the ground before her.
"I'm pretty sure I'm not in need of your services at the moment, but I'll keep it in mind if it should be necessary." She smiled behind the skull mask, a content smile brought on her lips
thanks to the fog and to the howling that echoed through the forest. This was indeed a time of the year where she felt she was in her right element. Not to mention the arrival of Velocity.
He brought a special aura with him, and Illrose loved it.

Haha, no, she didn't. She thinks they should show Velocity respect, even when he is sleeping. x'D

xD
You do? It's part of a lyric from Gothminister. :b

Yep, the song's name is Sideshow. :b

Oh, sounds interesting. :'D

It was very nice to sit with you as well. And Velocity...despite his size I don't think there is anything scary about him." She smiled at the smaller deer, tilting her head in
curiosity when she waited for him to finish of his sentence. She then frowned behind her mask.
"I am? Well, sounds good." She gave a laugh, not really sure what he was talking about, but she didn't really mind either. She still liked to hear others think of her as brave.

Actually I do know what you're talking about, and I feel honored that you made Illrose one of the missing pieces. <3

Lol. xD
You should definitely play him more, and it will be interesting to see who the rest of the pieces are. : D

*Track*

Are you the stag who were following Talla, btw ?

Okay, thank you ! ^^
A deer with Illrose's picto was provocate & chased Talla, so Umay, Solaya & him had to fight. c:

I found Illrose's fawns playing in the pond-mud. Just thought you should know