The southern part of the city has a chic family-oriented sort of charm to it. Here, small locally owned shops run rampant, neighbors often know each other by name, and the monthly socials are an event not to be missed. In the South, children can often be seen safely playing in the park or on sidewalks and in the weekends, families often take to the beach to enjoy the warm waters surrounding the city.
Ascension Center of Equitation
Hyde Park
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
The Outskirts
The University of Sacrosanct
The Ascension Center of Equitation is the epicenter of the Dark Hunter Cavalry Unit. Originally a high-class facility for show-jumping, Ascension now caters entirely to the Cavalry Unit. Here the Dark Hunters learn how to ride and fight upon the backs of horses - many of which are Were's themselves.
Home of: The Cavalry
Hyde Place takes up a large part of the Southern side of the city and includes a large playground, several fountains, and a small garden. The park is open from five in the morning till midnight though many shady characters may visit this place while it's technically "closed". The park has also been a venue for several concerts and hosts many holiday-related events. Under a full moon, witches are often seen here for the sacred ground beneath the iconic Weeping Beech.
The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (PDZA) is an award-winning combined zoo and aquarium located within the Southern Part of Sacrosanct. Situated on 92 acres in Sacrosanct's Hyde Park, the zoo and aquarium are home to over 9,000 specimens representing 367 animal species. Point Defiance is also widely known for its conversation efforts regarding the breed and release program of Red Wolves.
Beyond the city limits and over the bridge lies the deep, dark, and almost impenetrable forest. Often seen as a way to guard this magical city against the world that surrounds it, many are entirely ignorant of the evil that may creep between those tree trunks. Many were-creatures use the forest for the transformations of their newest members and some even take to hunting here. It isn't particularly peculiar for people to go missing within this forest but once you get through, the rest of the world awaits.
The University of Sacrosanct offers some of the top programs in the nation with its outstanding campus and specialized faculty. The University places a high focus both upon educating future generations but also on research to help revolutionize the world. The University welcomes the talent of students across the world to enroll and unlock their unlimited potential. With applications from across the nation, classes fill up quickly.
PhD in Plant Biology Abigail Hughes
She noticed that Sterling looked just as confused by Henry dropping his hand as she was. He glanced down at his own hand before looking up at Henry and her brows furrowed, her expression softening, wishing she could help them see how great they were together. It was obvious Sterling could tell something was up with Henry too, the way he kept looking at him with concern. She almost wished they could speak to each other in private for a minute and work things out. She was starting to think maybe she shouldn't have said anything. Maybe she should have just let them walk on by in ignorant bliss. She could tell Sterling was curious of her and she had nothing to hide. She would answer any of his questions. She could see he was understanding a lot when Henry told him about her being stuck in her coyote form. She nodded. "Definitely." She agreed. She could tell Sterling was happy for Henry. She could read it all over his face. He had accepted what Henry had become and wanted him to be comfortable in his new skin. It only endeared him to her more. Then Henry brought up teaching her things and she couldn't help the dirty gutters her mind went to. She immediately felt doubt and then she felt badly because Sterling looked left out. She didn't mean to do that. She was just thinking of shared memories with Henry. He looked so overwhelmed, so lost on how to feel. She wished she knew how to help. Sterling finally agreed and Malia gave him her best warm smile. She could see the pride in his eyes as he looked at Henry. He looked surprised that Henry and her had met outside of the pack. But he looked even more surprised at the invitation to meet Henry's pack. Had Henry not thought of that before? She was sure Sterling would want to be involved in Henry's new life so it only made sense. She offered him her best advice about Tetradore, even though she was sure the two would get along just fine. Tetradore really was a friendly guy, once you got to know him. Sterling thanked her for the advice and she nodded. "No problem. I'm sure you'll get along just fine." She said in encouragement. Meanwhile Henry wasn't looking any less lost than when he first saw her. She raised a brow at him in question. What was going on with him? What was he thinking so hard about? She was sure in a time like this with the love of his life right next to him that he wouldn't be thinking of what they did behind closed doors while he was low and in need of comfort. He hoped Henry wasn't ashamed to be her friend. Did he not want her to meet Sterling? They had shared so much with each other. Was that not included? She wasn't sure what all she could talk about. Was there lines she shouldn't cross? Flash card she could look at? What if there was an awkward silence? Luckily she didn't have to worry about that cause Henry was causing all the fuss. He smiled at the thought of taking her in but when she called him a great teacher, he started choking and she looked at him in alarm. "Henry, you alright? There's not even anything in your mouth." And somehow, in true Malia style, it only made her think of him teaching her how to pleasure him and she had to put a hand to her mouth to stop herself from laughing. She looked away for a second, trying to compose herself, sure Henry didn't want more to come up. She had gathered enough to know Henry probably didn't tell Sterling about what they did. Should he? That was between them, she supposed, but at the same time, she kept doubting herself. Did Henry regret it? Henry started talking about his pack instead, though Malia didn't mind. She was hoping that meant he was getting himself ready to really let Sterling in, to show him all of his new life. She knew Tetradore would understand and even though Sterling wasn't a Were, he would still be considered pack because of how much he meant to Henry. She was sure of it. Henry finally reached out to squeeze Sterling's hand and Malia noticed and smiled. He assured Sterling about Tetradore and she smirked. "He's right. I was just joking...mostly." Her eyes danced teasingly. Henry gave out the last piece, about Tetradore being his Maker. Malia turned her gaze to Sterling curious of his reaction. She knew somehow that Sterling's reaction would be important to Henry. |