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
Her large wet nose nuzzles at my side and a sound between a purr and a growl murmurs past my lips, showing my pleasure at her touch. She seems glad that I'm thinking about Isolt. I do feel badly for how things went the first time we met. I'm sure I'd still be a little hesitant with her but I do want to do better. I do want to be able to trust her and maybe even be friends. As I whine, her tongue swipes across my face and I quiet down, nuzzling further into her fur as she assures me that she's safe. I smile.
"Good."
I know she means well by inviting me to the pack but the mere thought makes me shiver. I know she's only thinking of my safety and I really appreciate it but she knows how I feel about packs. My fear is still fresh and raw and it might be for a while. I don't know anyone but her and Tobias from the pack and Tetradore kind of scares the heck out of me. Ion't know if I could ever think of him as my alpha and protector. He's just so...mysterious. She whimpers and looks concerned and my ears flatten. I hate hearing that sound from her lips and knowing I could make it go away just by saying yes but I just can't make myself do it. I can't make that decision, not yet. She curls tightly around me, as if trying to protect me from everything.
She starts telling me about the pack, about the tiger Regan and brings up Tetradore. I smirk a little whens she mentions proving we are better.
"I don't know if I can help with that. I've always thought of myself as more of a hybrid since I feel like a scaredy cat most of the time."
My face turns more serious then, knowing she was trying to be serious herself when it comes to the pack.
"I know that you trust them and that means a lot because I trust you completely. I just don't think I can give that kind fo answer right now. I don't think I'm ready."
The words "I'm sorry" seem to linger on the edge of my lips as if I should apologize. My eyes almost plead with her to understand. I feel like I'm letting her down but I dread the thought of going into another pack when I still have nightmares about my former pack. Her last comment about breaks my heart. My tail curls more tightly around me and I shiver once more, wet tears stinging my eyes and I look away, burrowing my face in my fluffy tail so she won't see.
"I just need more time. I'm sorry."
This time I do find myself saying the words, whispering them so softly that I'm not sure anyone but her keen ears would pick up on it.
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