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Post by Junospower on Dec 17, 2023 0:06:57 GMT -5
.' - Adeline Nicholson - '. Adeline hesitated, glancing towards the sidewalk, and the forest. There is the sensible decision, than the one her.. senses or something are screaming at her to make. Run, or.. investigate. Huffing, Adeline turns her gaze towards the forest, hesitating before making her way forwards. This can't.. be the worst idea. Just.. avoid any big animals with claws or teeth, and she'll be fine.Glancing around the slightly darkened forest, flashlight still out for extra vision, she steps carefully forward through the summer time trees. It doesn't take Adeline long, verging on ready to bolt, when she hears.. breathing. Glancing around with wide eyes, which quickly land on.. a somewhat familiar figure. "Jack?"(And this is all my tired brain has left, I hope you have a good night everybody! I'll possibly be on tomorrow!(: Jack slowly, ever so slowly, lifted his head from where it rested. His pale blue eyes were dull and barely able to focus, yet they were able to lock onto the approaching figure. One was able to pinpoint the exact moment the young man recognize the woman. Oh no. No. No no no no! Why is she here?!For the life of him, Jack had no idea why whatever forces above let Adeline wander close to him in this state, but he was absolutely terrified. Yet for some equally strange reason… He didn’t want her to leave. Maybe having Adeline around would keep him focused. Keep him sane. If it starts to go south than… What would he do again? Run. That’s it. He’ll run. Jack tried to greet her, tried to give her some sort of excuse or explanation as to why he was out here looking like he crawled out of his own grave, but all that came out was a pathetic wheeze. (That was really fun to write. Honestly Jack is the character I’ve had the most fun writing about that I’ve ever created (: ) |
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Post by soot on Dec 17, 2023 0:28:52 GMT -5
.' - Adeline Nicholson - '. Adeline pauses hesitantly, watching as he struggles to even.. really make any sounds. Glancing around cautiously, still a tinge worried about rabid animals, she walks up to him carefully, and kneels down by him. "Jack.. are you alright?" She asks, looking him over. He.. doesn't look good. Almost sick. Crap- did his leg or other wounds get infected? Adeline looks visibly worried, trying to figure out what exactly is wrong.. If he's in the middle of the woods, maybe he'd gone on a walk, the pain in his leg spiked, made him dizzy? Woozy, or pale like he is now? She reaches a hand out, before setting it back down, not wanting to touch him without permission. "Are.. jeez. What happened?"(And it's very fun to read! And he's a great character for sure. I like writing responses to him tbh ^^ Especially with Adeline.) |
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Post by Junospower on Dec 17, 2023 0:51:58 GMT -5
“F-Fine… I-I’m fine…” he managed To croak out, not at all sounding convincing. He tried to sit up a bit to look at her properly, but his aching body denied him that. He needed an excuse. Fast.
“Just… Just went out for air… leg started to hurt,” He could barely gather enough of his thoughts to speak, but at least he was truthful. Well, mostly. He trusted her, but how the hell could he properly explain what’s happening to him?
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Post by soot on Dec 17, 2023 0:58:31 GMT -5
.' - Adeline Nicholson - '. Adeline's worry was quick to become worse, but also slightly calmed. His leg might be hurting.. quite a bit if he's down like this. She gave him one more look over before hesitating. "Your leg.. Ah, do you think you need to go to the hospital?" She says, the itch to check if his leg is bleeding, or maybe.. infected? If it was, it'd be a bit obvious, especially if he has some sort of fever. But she can't tell yet.. Inching just a tad closer, Adeline fiddles with her phone, setting the drinks she had down. She should probably be ready to help him up, for wherever he might end up deciding to go. His place, the hospital, maybe even her apartment if he needs to, it's not too far. |
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 17, 2023 1:07:10 GMT -5
As Maria walked through the forest one undeniably fact that became true to her, she was lost. Yup while this was not the girls intention she had managed to get totally lost in this forest. Pulling out her phone she contemplated calling her big sister to come and find her. However, right before she started dialing her number she heard commotion from not to far away.
On the one hand she knew that she could be hearing some of the Rouges that Lexa told her about, while on the other she was scared and wanted help. After a few moments of deliberation she decided to risk it. Her fear of being lost overriding her fear of potential threats.
For the first time in her life, Maria was thankful for her skill to become almost unnoticed by others as she snuck to where she thought she heard the noise coming from. Once close enough she could two people. With a gulp Maria weakly called out, "H-hello?"
Okay might change this later, I am never writing this late again.)
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Post by Junospower on Dec 17, 2023 1:47:06 GMT -5
“No!” Jack said, a little too quickly. He absolutely could not go to the hospital despite how much he looked and felt like he needed one. It was dangerous. He was dangerous. Another excuse. That was the only thing he could come up with.
“No… No hospital… D-Don’t want to go back so soon after last time,” again, not a lie. Half-truth were all he could manage at the moment, as much as he wished he didn’t want to. He loathed how he had to hide the truth about his misery. He really hoped he wasn’t keeping her here. It looked like she was trying to go somewhere, possible to work. And yet some stupid, selfish part of him desperately needed her with him. Talking to someone else was helping. At least, he thinks it was.
Please don’t leave…
Is addled brain didn’t register the small voice in the distance, but the scent of another canine/human alerted him somewhat. At least he wasn’t putting them in danger. Hopefully.
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Post by soot on Dec 17, 2023 17:18:42 GMT -5
.' - Adeline Nicholson - '. Adeline watches with a tight expression, already debating how to call in to work sick if she needs to. or at least that she might need to take the noon shifts next week.. Adeline gives a slightly hesitant nod, not quite sure if it's good for him to not go- but it's not like she could force him. "Yeah.. I gotcha. Uhm, would- do you have a place to stay nearby or.. do you want me to take you to my apartment? It's close." Adeline offers, pausing when she hears a slightly younger than expected voice. At this time.. in the forest of all places? |
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Post by Junospower on Dec 17, 2023 17:23:39 GMT -5
(Oooh I can have him go with Adeline to her apartment since he’s not thinking straight (since for all Adeline knows, he has like the worst fever imaginable) and have him make a run for it later. Maybe Maria can come too offering to help?)
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Post by soot on Dec 17, 2023 17:33:07 GMT -5
(For sure! Sounds good, especially with Maria. Poor Adeline and Jack tbh xD Ones gonna be confused, and worried, and the other worried, and slightly wolfish- lol)
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Post by Junospower on Dec 17, 2023 17:36:50 GMT -5
(At least Maria might kinda know what’s going on haha. Gonna wait until bloodrosepelt replies  ) |
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 17, 2023 17:44:30 GMT -5
I am fine with Maria going along to help, honestly she would want to help. She would just not think that she could do much.)
Maria noticed the scent of another hound were, adding a bit to her anxiety. However, she tried her best to push those thoughts aside as much as she could. Taking a deep breath she spoke with a louder tone, but still a bit shaky, "H-hello is e-everyone okay over here?"
Groaning as she slowly started making herself more known to the two adults. With a slight whimper she then asked, "Neither of you would know how to get out of this forest would you, I kinda got lost?"
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Post by Junospower on Dec 17, 2023 17:58:11 GMT -5
Jack’s eyes lazily turned to the sound of the voice, focusing just enough to make out the figure of a young teenager. It took him a bit to register what the girl was saying. Something about the forest? Was she lost? Come to think of it… He himself couldn’t quite remember how he got here. He ran here, sure, but finding his way back was out of the question. Perhaps… Perhaps he should go with Adeline, as long as it’s not the hospital. He knows that he should be telling her this, but couldn’t find the strength to speak at the moment.
He kept his feverish gaze on the newcomer. Probably should stop doing that. It must’ve looked too strange, so he let his eyes fall close.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 17, 2023 18:14:09 GMT -5
The mans constant stare made Maria shrink in fear slightly. Had she interrupted the two? Was he mad that she showed up? Is he going to hurt her? Maria's mind slowly went down the metaphorical rabbit hole of all the scary scenarios that might happen. Though when the man took his gaze off her she could feel a tiny bit of her courage return to her.
Clearing her throat she said, "I am sorry if I am interrupting you both, but I sort of wandered to far into the forest and got lost. Are you both lost like me? If that is the case then maybe we can help each other, you know if neither of you mind? I understand if you don't want some random person just suddenly tagging along with you." She then groaned as she realized that she started rambling again due to her lingering fear. She really needed to get ahold of that.
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Post by Junospower on Dec 17, 2023 18:17:44 GMT -5
(Oh Maria bless her heart <3 I really like her character (: )
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 17, 2023 18:19:34 GMT -5
Thank you, she is a lovable ball of nerves.)
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Post by soot on Dec 17, 2023 18:30:29 GMT -5
.' - Adeline Nicholson - '. Adeline looked intently, face still tinged with worry, towards the younger girl. Adeline gave her a slightly awkward, but more so worried smile. "Hi there. We're not lost.. just, well," She pauses, glancing towards Jack. He really does not look good. "My friend.. just needs some help, so I'm gonna get him up and out of the forest." She says, always a little better at conversing with younger people. It's easier. "You'd be a welcome.. tag along. We can help get you un-lost.. and you can help carry these drinks for me?" She suggests, gesturing towards the multiple drinks she'd gotten from the coffee shop. She wasn't really expecting to need to hold drinks, plus help support an injured man.. |
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Post by Junospower on Dec 17, 2023 18:34:42 GMT -5
(Had to check real quick to see how tall Adeline is and it’s not gonna be fun for either of them haha)
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Post by soot on Dec 17, 2023 18:37:04 GMT -5
I know xD that's part of what I was thinking of with this, lol. She's a bit of a shorty compared to Jack-)
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 17, 2023 18:38:03 GMT -5
Hey I will reply a little later. I am going to go hang with my best friend for a few hours)
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Post by Junospower on Dec 17, 2023 18:41:17 GMT -5
(Do you want us to pause or keep going and just pretend Maria’s there?)
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 17, 2023 18:43:10 GMT -5
You can pretend Maria to be there. She will try and help while keeping her mouth shut, so she doesn’t make a bigger fool of herself than she thinks she already did.)
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Post by Junospower on Dec 17, 2023 18:43:50 GMT -5
(Okie dokie)
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Post by Junospower on Dec 18, 2023 0:43:38 GMT -5
(To avoid redundancy, whoever wants to post next and move on the Adeline’s apartment and semi-control Jack, be my guest! He’s basically really out of it and a tall wet noodle lol)
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Post by soot on Dec 18, 2023 0:47:49 GMT -5
(Oh yeah- I can write up one for them arriving to Adeline's apartment. I'll get it up in a bit!
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Post by soot on Dec 18, 2023 17:01:35 GMT -5
.' - Adeline Nicholson - '. Getting Jack up was just the start of a difficult journey back to her apartment. She's suddenly more thankful for elevators than she's ever been in her entire life. (except for when she was moving into said apartment.) She makes sure to send Maria a thankful smile as she supports Jack as much as her smaller self can. The moment they made it back to her apartment, nudging her door open with her shoe, she leads him right in, and to her room. He needs to lay down, and probably rest. And pain killers, definitely pain killers. Once he's sat down, she gives him one more look over. He.. well, she can't really tell if he looks worse or better? Hopefully better. "Hey Jack.. I'm gonna get you some medicine, alright? You can go ahead and lay down." |
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Post by Junospower on Dec 18, 2023 17:27:15 GMT -5
Going from the the outskirts of the woods to suddenly in an apartment was a jarring transition. Mercifully it was mostly a blur since it couldn’t have been easy carrying around essentially a 6’1” rag doll that was nothing but dead weight. To find himself now sitting on an unfamiliar bed was a shock, but a welcomed one. He was utterly spent. Adeline then spoke to him. Something about medicine? Jack didn’t know how much it would help, but it couldn’t hurt, right?
“Yeah… yeah alright…” he responded, speech half-slurred and his body already tipping to the side to lay down. He shouldn’t be here. He really shouldn’t be here. But there was still time, right? A few more hours until the sun sets? He could rest a bit until then, just for a bit.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 18, 2023 18:13:30 GMT -5
Maria followed Jack and who she believes is named Adeline to the aforementioned woman's apartment. She wanted to offer a hand in getting the man into the apartment, but she really wasn't specked for a strength build. It also didn't help she feared making a fool out of herself for even trying to help.
Once inside Maria looked at Jack and hesitantly asked, "S-so, why were you in the forest?" With a blush she started to stutter while saying, "B-but if you don't w-wanna then I get it."
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Post by Junospower on Dec 18, 2023 18:31:18 GMT -5
“Had to get away… Didn’t want to hurt anyone…” Jack murmured half into a pillow, almost inaudibly. His words seemed vague, but he could smell the underlying canine scent from the teenager. He was lucky that Adeline had left the room, or else it this conversation would have sounded… concerning, to say the least.
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Post by lazzylake on Dec 18, 2023 18:36:10 GMT -5
(Hey guys I will probably write something for Javalle’s exit soon if this stupid STUFFY NOSE WILL GO AWAY)
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Post by Junospower on Dec 18, 2023 18:38:51 GMT -5
(Oh no! Allergies or cold?  ) |
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