Joni Burnhardt

If these streets could talk, they'd give you a novel of what has happened in the daylight and under the dreary stare of the moon. Joni knows secrets still hinder in the alleyways, and the blatant corrupting that tries to hide under the pavement. She's here for the undetermined future, and there's a part of that fact that both relieves and shakes Joni. But she's going to try to re-piece together what she had here.

There's a friend of a friend that has offered her a job as stable manager just outside of the city. Finding a decent apartment shouldn't take too long. Joni finds herself window shopping along the stores of downtown to pass her time, gazing at the unchanged streets of Atroe City. Even ten years later, nothing much has changed. All the change happens in the core of this damnable city, Joni thinks to herself. It had been tolerable then, maybe she'd find it tolerable now.

Jeaden

Jaeden was now close to being 30 and had returned to the human world around the time his mother left the city. He currently got a job handing out parking tickets which is what he currently was doing. He thought the lady at the store window looked a lot like his mother but he ignored her as he wasnt sure.

Joni Burnhardt & Oaka

After heading into an antique store out of curiosity, the aging woman steps back out onto the city sidewalk in time to spot a figure down the street tearing paper and placing it on the windshield of an unlucky car owner. Joni squints, a bit unsure of the character, but a nagging feeling of recognition tugging at her. Joni strides forward to close the distance, trying to get a better look at the young man.

Standing passively beside Jaeden, it's Oaka who spots Joni up the street. The wolfdog suddenly whines, poking her muzzle against Jaedan's leg. While she had been hardly a pup when in contact with Joni, the she-wolf could still recognize the characteristic scent of the woman. Oaka prances a bit on her paws, tail sashaying back and forth as she tries to get Jaeden's attention.

Jaeden

He places the ticket down on the car's windshield when he feels and hears oaka.what is it girl? he said glancing to where she now looked and noticing the women who came out of the antique store. But he was still unsure.

Joni Burnhardt & Oaka

Despite her disciplined training, Oak breaks away from Jaedan and trots up the sidewalk. She comes to a skittering halt in front of Joni, tail thrashing with delight. The wolfdog streaks a circle around Joni, before turning and bolting back to Jaedan.

Joni grins at the wolfdog, her jaw unhinged as she recognizes the wolfish looking female with a blue heeler's coat. The product of one of her old barn dogs, undeniably a descendant of good ol' Maisy. Joni manages to scratch behind the wolfdog's ears before she returns to Jaedan. The woman straightens up, beaming down the street with a sting of tears in her eyes. It's been ages since she's communicated to Jaedan. Her own issues, her stay in rehab had all barricaded her from contact with Jaedan. But she was home, and the possibility of reconnecting with her lost son was there. "Jaedan?" She words, voice shaking. She doesn't know his feelings towards her, she doesn't know if he'll react positively to her return to Atroe City.

Jaedan

He wasnt' sure what to make of his mother. Sure none of it had been her fault and sure him living in the wild wasn't really Sasuke's fault either. Sasuke had taken him to keep him from telling Joni but had never intended for hte kid to run away and get lost. He watched Oaka momHe finally said.

Joni Burnhardt & Oaka

A weak smile pulls at her lips as she closes the distance between them. Oaka whines softly at the woman, drawing Joni's eyes back down to the beautiful wolfdog. "You still have her, I see," She observes, trying hard to make conversation before she breaks down into tears. She looks back up at Jaedan, taking in the features of her growing son. "Wow, you're...completely grown up..."

Jaeden

He listened to her.of course I doHe said calmly one hand going to the wolfdogs head. Then he watched her. yahHe wasn't sure what else to say

Joni Burnhardt & Oaka

Joni's had a hell of a day now. Between Sasuke and Jaedan, she's wondering how many other weird skeletons she had lodged in her closet here in Atroe City. Reaching up, she rakes her fingers through her hair and gives a long sigh. "I'm sorry...I just didn't expect to see you so soon," Joni apologizes roughly, her face falling. She shifts uneasily, completely at a loss of words of what to say. It had been so long. There were so many gaps to be filled. "Ar-are you working? I guess I hadn't gotten an update on you in a while..."

Oaka remains at Jaedan's side, the wolfdog glancing between her master and his mother. She licks at Jaedan's hand comfortingly.

Jaeden

He had luckily finished his day. its finehe said with a shrug.I work part timehe said.

Joni Burnhardt & Oaka

A grim smile forms on her lips as she considers his job, chuckling softly. "I'm...I'm back in town. Still working on a place to stay, but...well, I'm back, I guess," She informs him with stammering words. She isn't sure what vibe to pick up from Jaeden, and starts to worry over if he really wanted to converse right then and now. She hadn't been present in his life, between him running away and her leaving the city. Some mother she had been. Joni feels her hands trembling at her side as she glances away anxiously with a cough. "If you're ever up to catching up...we can..."

Jaeden

Jaeden listened to her.Yu can come stay with me if you like its just a small cabin on the mountains but its homehe said.

Joni Burnhardt & Oaka

A wash of relief comes over Joni at his suggestion, like an extension of the olive branch. Joni thinks for a moment and nods softly. "Perhaps...I already booked a motel for tonight, but maybe tomorrow," she responds with a soft smile. A cabin -- how fitting for her wild-raised child. "Just as long as I'm not intruding..." She warily adds.

Jaeden

He shrugged.Its about half way up croal mountains only cabin up therehe said.