☀ — 'cause i love you's not enough, i'm lost for words

Pierce didn't have the best luck either, though the pain and misfortune he was put through was typically different from Fleabane's. Not nearly as constant, that was for sure, and usually in more of the emotional sense than physical. That said, the numerous scars that littered his form were cold proof of the horrors he had endured throughout his lifetime. He tried not to look at them throughout the day, as, even after all this time, he still hadn't quite gotten over the memories that lingered with them, nor their ugly appearance even when they were slightly hidden by fur.

The slender Goldenblood had been on his usual walk around the territory - he wasn't sure he could truly call it a patrol, as a lot of it consisted of him stopping to pick flowers or to make a rough sketch of something cool he saw to redo later - when he spotted Fleabane propped up against the tree, large ears perking forward slightly. "Hey-" he called to the younger femme, small paws car placed rather carefully as he meandered over to speak with her properly. "This is Sunhaven, if you didn't know," explained Pierce, a little, though undeniably kindhearted smile finding its way to his maw. "The name's Pierce, I'm an assistant deputy here. Mind if I  ask what business you may have with us?" It had certainly been a while since Pierce had had any sort of authority in a clan, but he was readjusting quite well- that's what over a year as vice-leader did to you, he guessed.

"speech"

Everyone experiences luck, whether good or bad, in their own ways. Some have it worse than others, it really depends on the individual. Would Buckingham say he had some bad luck, with his past regarding the Asset/Winter Soldier? No, he wouldn't call it luck. By definition, luck means "success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions". It was not by chance that Buckingham became the Asset/Winter Soldier. It was through Ximen's actions, and eventually his own. But, would he call an unexpected relapse bad luck? After months and months of thinking freedom was at his paws? Yes, relapsing into that machine wasn't an chose that he made willingly. It was by chance, whether that's pushing his paranoia over the edge, or ambushing him. The possibilities were numerous, and each time the Asset may be triggered can be entirely different than the last. Though, tying back to the beginning- everyone has their own view on luck, Bucky's 'bad luck' can be entirely different to the person next to him.

The maine coon made his way over after Venus, his light blue eyes landing on Fleabane. Much like Venus, Fleabane looked like a scruffy stray, he didn't think of the events that lead up to her appearance. For starters, Fleabane is a complete stranger, the maine coon has no idea what the Tanuki has gone through the past few days. He could easily make assumptions about her, but the maine coon decided against it. "I'm Buckingham Barnes, assistant deputy here as well," He began to introduce himself, with a swish of his bushy tail, "Feel free to call me Bucky, though."

☀ — 'cause i love you's not enough, i'm lost for words

The girl seemed confused, as if she hadn't entirely been certain of what this place she was in was, or perhaps she hadn't been expecting contact with another person at all. Judging by her mannerisms, she wasn't around others a lot, but that was just a guess. “Yeah, bees. They didn’t follow me here, I don’t think.” Though his expression didn't change, Pierce tensed up slightly, ears perking to listen for the sounds of buzzing. He wasn't afraid of bees, or anything, but he did try to keep his distance after the incident that left him nearly dead when he was young. Since then, though, he hadn't had any real trouble with the little guys. 

When the stranger finally managed to explain herself, Pierce's smile broadened slightly, his tail giving a slight wave. "Nice to meet you, Fleabane. You're welcome to join us- our camp's just a quick walk away. Oh, and feel free to ask me if you need help with anything, okay?"

"speech"