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Post by Junospower on Mar 11, 2024 2:04:45 GMT -5
Jack barely reacted to the gently, yet firm tapping on his elbow, all he was focused on was those words. Those horribly cruel words.
Beast.
Beast.
Beast.
Beast.
That’s what you are. Nothing more than a monstrous beast.
And you kill everyone you know and care about
A shudder ran through him, eyes still locked onto the protesting man as his face drains of color from his already pale complexion. Almost mindlessly he continued forward, a part of him aware enough to give a no doubt confused Adeline a “Let’s see what this idiot’s on about.” comment. Still needed to maintain a cover even with his deepest insecurity’s unwittingly targeted.
The closer he got, the more he could hear.
“I’m telling you people, I heard it! Howling! The werewolf tales are true!”
This guy must be a regular sighting after a full moon, because everyone was either ignoring him, or telling him to give it a rest since it was too early in the day with this nonsense. It was a surprise no one o the streets were accusing him of being a werewolf, because he looked and smelled like he leaves where ever he lived once a month. Perhaps Jack’s previous fears were unfounded after all…
(Couldn’t help myself and threw in a modified Skyrim quote because why not)
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Post by soot on Mar 11, 2024 2:47:00 GMT -5
.' *- Adeline Nicholson -* '. ᓚᘏᗢ Adeline felt the small hairs on her neck prick as she felt a subtle, yet still there shudder from Jack. Oh. That tone.. did not sound very friendly. She hopped after Jack, his strides longer than hers at a normal pace, even with a limp, keeping at his sides with a confused glance. Not wrong? What did the voice mean not wrong? And why is she bothering to consider the voices opinion?Sending a concerned glance, she mentally prepares herself for.. whatever spat might happen between a- ah, weird conspiracy theorist-? Like I said. He's not wrong-Something clicks in her brain that makes her trip, barely catching herself with wobbly arms. Visions- weird dreams- the blacking out, the terror-Adeline blinks, wiping her suddenly sweaty hands on her pants, breath hitching quietly hitching, abated, as they approach the.. protestor? Is he considered a protestor? Dangit- "Ah- slow down a second, Jack?" Adeline mutters, her steps slowing down. Lord above- he has a limp and he's still faster than her. She feels sick. Terrified. But she- she can't just say what's been happening. She can't. Adeline can feel her stomach drop at the thought of.. some sort of mental diagnosis when- she's never.. why would something like this be happening now? Take a breath, Gaia save us, you'll pass out.What is it with this guy a friggin werewolves?! (Casual breakdown! And short person crisis-) |
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Post by Junospower on Mar 11, 2024 21:51:21 GMT -5
(Adeline: “Slow down, Jack! My legs don’t know how to be as long as yours!”)
The feeling of dread had turned into a strange sense of amusement as Jack watched the man close-by on the opposite side of the street. The man had put down one of his signs and had begun to pass out handmade leaflets to the pedestrians who either threw them away or outright refused. Jack let out a small snort. Wow… This guy really wasn’t good at this.
He could hear Adeline catching up to him just as the man made eye contact with him.
“You!” he shouted, throwing down his leaflets. He stomped over across the street, right towards Jack, “I know what you are… You think you’re so clever hiding in plain sight. No doubt you did something to that poor defenseless girl to make her follow you around…”
The man gestured towards Adeline. Cold wash of dread back. Oh god. Oh god oh god oh god. Does this lunatic know? Did he see the old and follow him??
Mind was racing, skin going pale white again and he just stood there, gaping like a fish out of water.
(Spoiler alert Jack: Sherman’s an idiot)
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Post by soot on Mar 11, 2024 22:04:07 GMT -5
.' *- Adeline Nicholson -* '. ᓚᘏᗢ Adeline is snapped out of her mini break down, and subsequent annoyance out of pure.. bafflement. Wha- wh.. what did that guy just say. And did he just throw hand-made leaflets to the ground? Adeline winces at that, her legs thankful as they come to a stop as she caught up with Jack fully, standing ever so slightly behind him as the.. whoever this guy is came rushing towards them. She's almost offended at the word 'defenseless' but can only internally agree with a bit of her ego flying away like his leaflets in the wind. "Uh.. I'm sorry, do.. I think you've got us mixed around for.. someone.. else." Adeline fumbles over the words slightly, stepping less behind Jack (That's probably not helping whatever this weirdo's imagining), hearing an amused sound from.. that weird voice, sounding almost more distant. She pauses. Wait. "Wait- wait I'm sorry, what he is? What do you mean?" Adeline blurts out. Honestly, she feels that question should be aimed at her. (Adeline: *INHALE* wtf? and Sherman, ah, he's an idiot, but he's an AMAZING idiot xD) --- Gaia, how did he get such a little klutz? Let alone one befriending a form-shifter.. The crow silently hops down from his perch in the covering leaves of the tree, blending into the shadows for just a moment before appearing right beside the fallen leaflets, beady eyes giving them a plain look as it's head tilts. At least this.. ah, 'Sherman' was entertaining. Flapping it's wings, it lands nearer to the conspiracy nuts (though unfortunatly not a reall nut) shoes, staring up at him judgementally. |
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Post by Junospower on Mar 11, 2024 22:17:22 GMT -5
(Permission to let Sherman go full m’lady on Adeline? I wanna see this neckbeard get dunked on by tiny lady)
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Mar 11, 2024 22:25:52 GMT -5
(Jack freaking out about Sherman meanwhile the pack has like a Facebook page dedicated to making memes about Sherman lol.
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Post by soot on Mar 11, 2024 22:27:44 GMT -5
(You have my full permission, my good human.
And PFT- That's gotta be something that pops up as a little cameo once or twice Hawk xD)
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Post by lazzylake on Mar 11, 2024 22:31:49 GMT -5
(I have to refrain myself from laughing right now. Both from what's happening here and the den-)
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Post by Junospower on Mar 11, 2024 22:32:38 GMT -5
(*ma’am and oh my god the Facebook group! I can just imagine Jack telling Delvin about meeting Sherman and he’s all like “oh yeah, we know about that idiot. He’s harmless”)
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Post by Junospower on Mar 11, 2024 22:33:32 GMT -5
(I just bring chaos now I guess lazzylake) |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Mar 11, 2024 22:44:19 GMT -5
Maria sniffled as she nuzzled into her big sister Lexa. Man she thought with the full moon being over that she can finally stop making such a fool of herself. But no, she just had to start blubbering like a baby. What makes this worse is now Javalle would see she just a stupid puppy both as a wolf and a human. Slowly she pulled away from her sister and said, "Lexa I am sorry, I didn't mean to act like such a dumb baby. I should have thought before going into the forest before a full moon." She then turned her head slightly as his feline friend said how lucky she was. Nodding solemnly she said, "I am lucky to have them, but also you. You literally saved me from potentially becoming some pooh bears pot of honey. I can never begin to say how much your help means to me." Lexa pulls back and uses her fingers to brush away Maria's tears. "First off you are not a dumb baby and second I'm just glad you are okay." She turns her attention back to Javelle and nods her head to him. "Should you ever need a place to stay or ever want to visit, you are welcomed by the Primal Bloods. Just say you know Lexa and Maria Washington." Usually, she wasn't one to throw her family name around but she could make a few exceptions. |
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Post by Junospower on Mar 11, 2024 23:01:18 GMT -5
"Oh no, my dear," the man said to Adeline, "This "human" as he no doubt pretends to be, has obviously has you under his spell. To do this to such a beautiful female such as yourself... Unthinkable! Utterly unthinkable!"
He digs around in his long, yet much too small waistcoat, muttering to himself as he does so. Words like "monster" and having "Just the thing to repel it".
"I'm surprised to even see you out and about this early out and about. No doubt some dark magic for that too. But no matter. Your pale skin is still a dead give away vampire! Now begone!"
In a flash of movement surprisingly too quick for Jack to process, the man threw... water? At least he thinks it's water. He sputters for a bit as his face was still sopping wet and as soon as he recovers, the man is holding a silver looking crucifix up at him. Well... It wasn't really silver, it was just sprayed painted to look silver. Making due with what he had, he'd supposed.
Jack just looked back at the stranger with the most confused look a person could possibly make.
"Stay behind me, my dear! I shall free you from his enthrallment! I shall protect you!"
(as a lady myself, this made me cringe so hard haha. Sherman Goobert, Professional White Knight also yes I am a lady, I'm just better at writing male characters shhhhh)
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Post by lazzylake on Mar 11, 2024 23:09:27 GMT -5
(EW.  I HATE HIM ALREADY. At least that means you're doing a great job writing him! I just very much dislike Mr. Goobert as a person lol) |
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Post by Junospower on Mar 11, 2024 23:11:19 GMT -5
(At least the point of him is to be a meme. And thank you  ) |
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Mar 11, 2024 23:13:12 GMT -5
Well Juno we males are very simple so it makes sense having an easier time writing them. Just look at me, all I need to be happy is fruit snacks, soda, and the occasional nuggets of chicken)
Maria looked at Lexa and asked, "Really big sis, he can come see us and our parents wont be mad?" She knew that her family wasn't the most open to outside shifters, but he should be an exception right? He did save her from the nightmare forest so she thought he should. Besides despite only knowing him Javalle for a single night she couldn't help but see him with the same affection that she did for her actual big brother. Besides if he could come see her then she wouldn't have to come back to this place again!
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Post by Junospower on Mar 11, 2024 23:14:41 GMT -5
(I hope I’m doing you boys justice <3)
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Post by soot on Mar 11, 2024 23:17:43 GMT -5
.' *- Adeline Nicholson -* '. ᓚᘏᗢ Adeline was about to ask another flabbergasted question when.. he spoke. She gives him the most blank, slightly squinted eye stare she's ever given. B-.. beautiful female..........?? "I.." She raises a hand, watching with knitted brows as he roots around in his waist coat. And throws water at Jack, multiple drops of it splashing her face. Vampire? What the.. "I'm very sorry- but I really think you've got something wrong, uhm, sir." She replies, and her next sentence cut off as he pulls out a slightly.. odd looking silver cross (fake..? fake) and something in her almost freezes at the site. Adeline blinks, feeling her heart rate rise at that. Like it's done something to her before. Like it's hurt her before. And like all she did was laugh.She grabbed onto Jack's elbow this time, standing further in front of him, rather than beside him, partially to hopefully prevent any more water from being flicked (more like a bucket bumped on his head-) at him. "Sir." She stresses the word, voice edging on annoyed. "I'm not under- ah- uh, a thrall?? And Jack is not a vampire, a- vampires can't.. stand in the sun?" Adeline says, plainly confused. Vampires don't exist, but that's a thing, right? They can't stand in the sun? Even if they're pale (And both her and Jack are pale as can be-).. doesn't mean it's a dead (heh) give away. And vampires don't exist. Adeline narrows her eyes as tinges of grey slink around her vision, that odd sense of pure, unfiltered, dread bubbling up, and almost like it's leaking out of her nose, her throat- her eyes. Oh for God's sake-Adeline's eyes have black, snaking around the edges.. for just a few moments before she blinks. She feels like she drank way too much coffee, well, more like injected herself with pure caffeine, and proceed to decided not eating for a week was a good feeling. She felt hollow. Too much dread for such a stupid situation. Vampires??
(Oh definitely, I'm a gal myself, pft, he's cringe ( U e g h h) worthy, but I think it fits well with his character xD And oh jeez-sorry bout that- ) |
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Post by Junospower on Mar 11, 2024 23:20:56 GMT -5
(Don’t apologize, you can never really know on the internet)
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Post by soot on Mar 11, 2024 23:32:27 GMT -5
(True! just wanted to make sure, pftt.)
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Post by lazzylake on Mar 11, 2024 23:48:34 GMT -5
Well Juno we males are very simple so it makes sense having an easier time writing them. Just look at me, all I need to be happy is fruit snacks, soda, and the occasional nuggets of chicken) Maria looked at Lexa and asked, "Really big sis, he can come see us and our parents wont be mad?" She knew that her family wasn't the most open to outside shifters, but he should be an exception right? He did save her from the nightmare forest so she thought he should. Besides despite only knowing him Javalle for a single night she couldn't help but see him with the same affection that she did for her actual big brother. Besides if he could come see her then she wouldn't have to come back to this place again! As soon as the smile widened across Javalle's face, it faded. Maria made a solid point. What would her parents think of some adult man herding their kid back to their own territory? Not a good look. Besides, it was naive of him to think he'd have a place there. With a pack. He was just. Childish. That was all he was. A swelling, unpleasant lump rose in his throat as he attempted to fend off the burning sensation in their eyes. "Umm- t-thank you Lexa. I appreciate the offer. But I don't think I'm ready to talk to other members of the pack yet. I prefer to be on my own. I've been solitary since I moved here, so I don't see a reason to change now." Heck, talking between the three of them was already starting to get exhausting. He knew that's what he was telling himself. Slowly, Javalle rose to his feet again, dusting off any debris from the floor. They had to leave soon. They didn't like confronting the past like this. |
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Post by Junospower on Mar 12, 2024 0:40:54 GMT -5
The fear and dread he had felt was completely gone. He took one of his hands from out of his pocket to wipe off the holy water from his face. At this point he was pretty sure it was just ordinary water. No words in the English language could express just how stupid this was. Well, at least the man was convince he was a vampire. If he wasn’t so creeped out by him, he would have milked a reaction out of him. “Look, if you’re going to throw water at people and harass women on the streets, we’re just gonna go…” Jack said as he took a step away from him, gesturing to Adeline to do the same. (Give Sherman a try soot (: ) |
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Post by soot on Mar 12, 2024 0:56:47 GMT -5
.' *- Adeline Nicholson -* '. ᓚᘏᗢ Adeline didn't hesitate to go along with Jack, taking a slight step back. That dread still settling in her throat like water. What is this guys issue? Her expression is less disgust or terror, than it is just... uh. Uegh?The guy- what even is this guy's name? - freezes when he glanced at her before she'd taken a step back, what seems like realization on his face, his eyes narrowing on a dime as he stares at her. Then Jack. Then Adeline again. "Oh. Oh. I was right! Just.. a little mixed up it might seem. Even the best have their moments." He says, his cross held up higher from it's slightly rested position, turning it towards Adeline. She flinches subtly at the movement. "He's under your thrall! No wonder you know so much about vampires. You are one!" Kno- know a lot? Adeline quickly shakes her head. "Nonono- no one, and I mean no one is under anyone's.. thrall. Why would anyone- what are you even talking about? Vampires don't exist?" The blonde just looks exasperated, taking another step back as he takes a step closer. She raises her arms in front of her face when he flicks another few drops of water at her. "Hah! Playing dumb is another obvious ploy. That should do it." He says, a very obvious look of victory on his face as he turns to look at Jack expectantly. (Ahk, I hope I wrote him semi decently? I gave it a go xD) |
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Post by Junospower on Mar 12, 2024 1:01:16 GMT -5
(I just love the idea of this guy getting everyone’s creature type wrong xD and you did great soot <3)
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Post by soot on Mar 12, 2024 1:06:15 GMT -5
(Oh definitely, that's gotta be a running gag. Anthelme, a vampire: Hi- Sherman: A WEREWOLF-, vampire boi: wut-
And ty ^^' It'll take a bit to get it more fully down. OH! That reminds me. I keep on like.. forgetting my other characters exist. I might chuck Callisto or Nola at someone else at somepoint.)
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Post by Junospower on Mar 12, 2024 2:01:53 GMT -5
(Be my guest! I’ll either post one more tonight or start up tomorrow. Whichever comes first)
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Mar 12, 2024 16:44:04 GMT -5
(I can throw Delvin into town or one of my other shifters like Michael, Roger or Teagan)
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on Mar 12, 2024 18:49:28 GMT -5
Sage looked around at the others as they continued their conversation before she got up and tried to walk around. She had know idea why but for some odd reason it was much harder to walk then it was earlier. I was literly just walking fine but now I'm thinking abaout it I stumble every step... Sage thought t herself as she tried to walk around more, ears pricked as she listened to them talk, then an odd subject came up, Primal bloods..? hmm I wonder what those are...?.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Mar 12, 2024 21:07:11 GMT -5
Well Juno we males are very simple so it makes sense having an easier time writing them. Just look at me, all I need to be happy is fruit snacks, soda, and the occasional nuggets of chicken) Maria looked at Lexa and asked, "Really big sis, he can come see us and our parents wont be mad?" She knew that her family wasn't the most open to outside shifters, but he should be an exception right? He did save her from the nightmare forest so she thought he should. Besides despite only knowing him Javalle for a single night she couldn't help but see him with the same affection that she did for her actual big brother. Besides if he could come see her then she wouldn't have to come back to this place again! As soon as the smile widened across Javalle's face, it faded. Maria made a solid point. What would her parents think of some adult man herding their kid back to their own territory? Not a good look. Besides, it was naive of him to think he'd have a place there. With a pack. He was just. Childish. That was all he was. A swelling, unpleasant lump rose in his throat as he attempted to fend off the burning sensation in their eyes. "Umm- t-thank you Lexa. I appreciate the offer. But I don't think I'm ready to talk to other members of the pack yet. I prefer to be on my own. I've been solitary since I moved here, so I don't see a reason to change now." Heck, talking between the three of them was already starting to get exhausting. He knew that's what he was telling himself. Slowly, Javalle rose to his feet again, dusting off any debris from the floor. They had to leave soon. They didn't like confronting the past like this. Maria frowned at Javalle as said he wasn’t ready to talk to her family and about he was more of a solitary person. She then started to panic as he got up and looked like he was about to leave. No, she didn’t want him to leave. Looking frantically she then asked, “U-um Sage, Big sis, could you please give me and Javalle a second to talk alone for a second? Maybe big sis could teach you how to walk on all fours like she did for me?” She then looked at the werefox and her sister pleadingly. |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Mar 13, 2024 9:47:14 GMT -5
Lexa nodded head understanding his hesitation. The pack could be intimidating to outsiders especially with the inclusion of werebears and such. At times, she wondered what it might be like to live on your own and be your own person. Lexa turns her gaze to Maria noticing how panicked she looked. "Course take all the time you need." She takes a steps back in order to give Maria some space.
Turning her attention to Sage, she saw how unsure the young fox was on her paws. "One foot in front of the other and try not to think to hard about it. Allow your inner fox to take over."
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 13, 2024 10:29:22 GMT -5
(Do I join here or is there a page I gotta go to a different page?)
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I HATE HIM ALREADY. At least that means you're doing a great job writing him! I just very much dislike Mr. Goobert as a person lol)
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