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Post by Junospower on Aug 17, 2023 23:59:21 GMT -5
(Take your time! We look forward to it and welcome aboard!)
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Post by Junospower on Aug 18, 2023 0:13:55 GMT -5
( Hushabye Maybe Charon was the surgeon on call when Jack was brought into the hospital?) |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Aug 18, 2023 1:03:51 GMT -5
(Added my loner shifter. Tomorrow I will add at least two humans and maybe one magical creature either Fae, Vampire, or cryptid that can take the form of a human)
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Post by Junospower on Aug 18, 2023 1:20:26 GMT -5
(Vampire would be cool so we can have that classic werewolves vs vampire dynamic between characters)
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 18, 2023 1:39:46 GMT -5
[ Definitely! I forgot to mention in the form but I guess it goes without saying- he's probably the pack's unofficial doctor & specializes in shifter/magical being treatment and wounds. So he'd be their go-to for new weres~
I also forgot to add 'rawr' to my forms! ^^; I promise I read the rules at least thrice though!
And now I see you're adding vampires and fae too...
Oh no I love them ;;; Especially the fae ✨️
Guess I have new characters to create... ]
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 18, 2023 2:52:16 GMT -5
++ Charlemagne Cross-- The doctor leaned heavily on the sink as he watched the water turn pink with blood. Wet hands slipped on the tile but remained steady when he raised them to his face. Not a tremor to be found, even though his entire body was wound tightly with tension. A surgeon's hands. Pale and unmarred despite how often he used them. He stared hard, as if he could still find phantom blood that had creeped in beneath his gloves.
'I couldn't save his leg.'
The man left with crutches and a permanent limp. Jack, as his ID would have it. He looked spooked but was rallying to get through it. Where did 'Charon' fail today? Was it that they hadn't found the man in time? A cut too deep? Not enough blood siphoned from the area of the bite? He'd have to replay the entire two hour surgery to find the answer...later, perhaps. His head feels full, as if he's swimming in it. Like the large tank of fish displayed in the lobby.
Charlemagne methodically dries his hands and pats at his clothing despite it being entirely as he left it before going into surgery. Sweat has weakened the gel that keeps his hair swept back from his eyes, however. A few strands are beginning to fall into his face and he tries valiantly to tuck them away.
A knock on the door draws him from his futile task and he straightens his shoulders with a slow intake of breath.
"My apologies," he steps out with a brief smile. "Ah, Detective." It comes back up like a wall. "I thought you would want to speak with...Blackwood."
"Found you first! Lucky you~"
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++ Zinoviy Metaxas -- The...recent addition- pending a more concrete decision- to the pack is up and about already. That's a relief. Even though Teo knows that they heal quickly, it's always a bit touch and go in the beginning. He was perhaps more concerned than usual, as his normally bright-natured twin had been practically fuming at the news. They could have expected it, but not like this. Not so soon.
Teo lowers his head as the pack's beta passes him by, and ducks into a nearby corridor that would take him out of the pack house through a different exit. He can feel anger too, when he hears the permanent results of the attack. There's a little territorial aggression there as well, but the bulk of what he feels is guilt. He wants to speak, and so has avoided the pack thus far. It hadn't been hard, given that he and his brother have elected to live as far away as possible. It probably wasn't a good idea to hang around while 'Jack' got acclimated either but he needed to know that he was safe. Now, at least.
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++ Zhenya Metaxas -- It being that he's always been a Shifter, Zhenya can't always tell where his emotions are coming from. Is it the human half of him, or the animal? Has he always been this territorial? Or perhaps the right question is was he always meant to be? Fun philosophical questions like that keep him from putting the local wildlife in existential danger.
"What. Do you mean. There's been 'another animal attack'?"
The anger he's experiencing is soul-deep. Seeps out from his bones and burns through his limbs like wildfire. He can feel his teeth rearranging themselves in his mouth, making way for larger, sharper canines.
Zhenya tries to breathe in through clenched fangs, out through his nose but it comes out sounding like a snarl.
How dare. How dare they?! Injure innocents in his territory? His?!
"Er, exactly what I sa- what was that?"
He white-knuckles the steering wheel, presses harder on the gas. The patrol car he'd commandeered rumbles under the strain. "Just- just give me all of the information you have. I'll handle it."
It takes longer than it should to uncurl his hand from the steering wheel and swipe over to Delvin's contact information on the cracked screen of his phone, the officer's peaky voice droning on in the background. This isn't technically Zhenya's job right now, but he turns on the lights and sirens as he spins the aging car around and speeds off toward the location repeating in his head.
Already he's calculating distance, time, the speed at which one were must travel to- hm, more is likely. Now, are the victims random? And most importantly, will he recognize the scent, if he catches it? |
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 18, 2023 2:59:42 GMT -5
[ Sorry everyone's a little down right now...it'll be temporary! ^^;
Each character introduction is also ordered in time from your first post to your most recent, so Charlie is right after working on Jack and Anya is on his way to meet Delvin at the scene of the next attack.
Also, I rushed to write my forms so I forgot to give my little opinion on Were-Tiger behavior and I thought maybe they- or at least mine- would just be a little more territorial than most. Because that's a big thing for them, being mostly solitary and all. Anya doesn't mind were-canines much but he's a little wary around bears and other big cats. He hides it well though, and it can mostly be written off as him being silly
Like if there's two slices of pizza left and a werebear or feline even so much as passes by, Anya will snatch them both and either eat them real fast or just hold them protectively even if he's not hungry lol
Also! If you give the okay, I thought I'd make the twins involved with the rogue shifter group in some way? ]
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Aug 18, 2023 20:48:13 GMT -5
(No worries! I don't mind them being a little territorial. Could be some interesting drama later on and they can be apart of the plot!)
Delvin takes a moment to compose himself before making his way to his Jeep and hopping inside. If anything else happened, these attacks would start getting media attention. Last thing he wanted was media stations from all over poking around in the woods. He starts driving towards the location wondering what he is going to find. This particular attack happened a couple of miles outside of town which worried him. Were they getting closer to the town? Was this a message to the pack?
Teagan turns on the golf cart and starts driving in the direction of the houses. As they drove past, people turned their heads to watch them go past. "You are going to like your place. Should be pretty spacious and comfy."
(I have other open characters if anyone else wants to rp)
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Post by Junospower on Aug 18, 2023 21:20:10 GMT -5
Jack was briefly distracted by a sound his, well, he’d suppose “advanced hearing”, had managed to pick up. In the distance he could see the tail end of a man disappearing into a corridor. It had to the sounds of his footsteps that he had heard. It was still incredibly unsettling that he was going to be constantly observed, both out curiosity and in case he became a danger. Jack had to wonder, why was it his hearing that seemed to evolve so far? Was it just different for those who were bitten? Maybe it was that he was in and out of coma that was causing some delay? It was more to add to the research pile, he’d guess…
He then realized that Teagan was speaking to him, “Honestly, at this moment, I’m just happy if there’s a sink so I can watch my face,” he managed a chuckle.
(Zinoviy’s not as sneaky as he thought he was lol. Also Jack’s new hobby is switching between denial and acceptance about being a werewolf)
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 18, 2023 22:34:49 GMT -5
[ Thanks Hawk! Junospower He must not be trying then lol Teo in particular is naturally sneaky- partly because he's a tiger and partly because he wants to be a wallflower haha And Jack is absolutely the most relatable lol~ ] |
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 18, 2023 22:37:16 GMT -5
++ Charlemagne Cross
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It wasn't long after Charlemagne had endured Zhenya's questioning that he received another call that they'd found another victim of a likely shifter attack. The person's status was unknown, but he was to remain at the hospital just in case. He expels his weariness and frustration in a slow hiss of breath, once again setting his bag and jacket on his desk next to a framed photo of Bruno at his fifth birthday party. He shakes out the tension in his hands before picking up his phone.
The teen's number is at the top of his contacts list in 'favorites'.
"Hello Bruno, I am just calling to inform you that I will likely be home late today. I would prefer if you would remain at the pack house until I can return. Can you do that for me?"
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++ Zhenya Metaxas
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A quick call revealed that the Primal Bloods' Alpha was already en route. Which was...expected but not ideal. Delvin likely received the call first of course but Zhenya has to hope that he's faster. He isn't sure what he'd find and he'd like the time and space to survey the scene without outside influence. He can't exactly wave his badge around in the face of an...his...Alpha. And isn't that a weird thought~! Zhenya's fur still prickles at the thought of answering to anyone but he's playing the long game here and he can't let his tiger-ish proclivities get the best of him.
Which is why he's all cool professionalism when he hops out of the patrol car before it's even fully parked, allowing it to roll into a shallow ditch as he's already stalking toward the nearby jeep.
"Blackwood." The shorter man touches two fingers to the brim of his borrowed police hat. It doesn't provide much coverage from the sun but at least it provides a modicum of shade for his sensitive eyes.
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Post by Junospower on Aug 18, 2023 22:38:39 GMT -5
( Hushabye Thank you! I really tried hard with him haha) |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Aug 18, 2023 23:03:28 GMT -5
Bruno, who was relaxing on the couch picks up his phone and answers it. He listens for a moment before frowning. "Is everything all right?" He questioned wondering if something bad had happened. Lately, some of his friends started talking about rumors of rogue attacks. He didn't pay attention at first but got interested when he learned of the new guy coming to the pack.
When Delvin arrived, he steps out of his car and takes a moment to scent the air. He could smell the sharp stretch of blood, metal and gunpowder. There was another smell that he couldn't quite place. He turns around when he notices Zhenya's car pulling up. He gives him a curt nod of his head. "Detective Metaxas, seems we have another victim. Apparently this one is a gruesome one."
"There should be plus a shower and a tub." Teagan said with a small laugh. She continues down the rows for a few minutes before taking a right to a uniquely pink house and keeps going a little while before reaching a medium sized dark blue house. "Here we are!"
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Post by Junospower on Aug 18, 2023 23:16:38 GMT -5
It was certainly better than what he had imagined, but he should have guessed that since there were already two people living there already, it was going to be bigger than the one room log cabin he had in his mind. It looked nice and spacious, perfect for multiple people to live comfortably. Hopefully there was some sort of escape route… in case the worst happen. Jack climbed out of the golf cart and hobbled around to the back and grabbed his things. He took a deep breath, a new and unexpected chapter in his life was about to begin. At least he wouldn’t have to suffer alone.
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 18, 2023 23:46:08 GMT -5
[ I can tell! ^^ I look forward to seeing how his story develops~ ]
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 18, 2023 23:51:46 GMT -5
++ Charlemagne Cross
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Charlemagne leans back against his desk, a wan smile curling his lips at the sound of his son's voice. So far no one in the pack had been assaulted but there is always that chance...Perhaps he should have waited for Bruno to speak first. It would have spared his heart the first half-second of silence.
"I...well, no I wouldn't think so. Surely you've heard of the recent 'animal' attacks taking place on the trails. It's...more of that."
He turns his head away to sigh again, hoping despite his tiredness that the pack brings back another person to save.
"I just wanted to make sure that you're safe. Where are you right now?"
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++ Zhenya Metaxas
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He can only respond with an acknowledging hum, already peeling off his fingerless leather gloves to pull on disposable ones. "Gunpowder's new." This one put up a fight, at least. Kinda disheartening that the primary scents are blood and viscera though.
There are a couple patrolmen hanging around and one attempts to take a step toward them but Zhenya imperiously waves her back. "Let me examine this first, you can bring in forensics when I'm done."
There are a few grumbles at this- he's still technically the 'new guy'- but knowing the chief has its perks.
Zhenya rolls his shoulders back and swipes his tongue over his lips to better taste the air, sorting scents and assigning them temporary 'compartments' in his mind to be examined later. "How do you want to approach this." He's tapping the toe of his boot against the gravel impatiently but his tone remains even. "We're the first to arrive but I'd like someone with a good nose to establish a perimeter, map out the extent of the attack and direction the vic was approached from before scents have the chance to fade or be overrun."
He's never been more peeved that Teo had rejected his repeated pleas to take the job with him. Zhenya's recently assigned partner is a pain to deal with on the best of days. Blasted human.
The Alpha is unlikely to take the more menial task like Teo would, but he might as well offer. Either way, Zhenya would be left to his devices for long enough to collect evidence of his own. Only courtesy has stayed him from haring off in search of the freshest scent to pursue. That bastard had better pray he doesn't catch it...
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 18, 2023 23:57:47 GMT -5
[ Right now I'm trying to work out new characters...considering a human Hunter and maybe a dorky vampire...
And Teo will likely resurface later! Right now he's not doing anything interesting haha ]
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Post by Junospower on Aug 18, 2023 23:59:18 GMT -5
(Oooh I like the sound of both)
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 19, 2023 5:03:27 GMT -5
[ Thanks! ^^ Okay, on the subject of my human hunter, I think I'll migrate Herod over to this rp. I don't know enough about this world's fae or vampires to create them yet, but Hawkeyes258 may I create an imugi? I'll simplify it to giant magical snake haha I just have an idea for him and the urge to write a himbo. ] |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Aug 19, 2023 13:07:03 GMT -5
(Go for it as for the vampires in this world, I believe that they can be in the sun for certain period of time thanks to a special sunscreen created for them. Fae I have to think about)
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 20, 2023 2:23:36 GMT -5
Name: Chil-Hyeon 'Sanguine/San' Dae
Description: Sanguine is a lissome man at 5'10, built for agility with slender shoulders, a narrow waist, and surprisingly delicate hands. His skin is a warm golden color with numerous instances of cinnamon freckles; most prominent on his face, shoulders, arms, hips, and back of his neck. San's features are particularly angular complete with a point to his small nose, sharp jaw, and narrow cerulean eyes framed by thick russet lashes. Chil-Hyeon's hair itself is closer to scarlet in color, cascading to his shoulders in a choppy, layered cut that is surprisingly messy for how neat he likes to appear. There's a slight point to his ears even in human form, and his canines are long enough to be noticable. They force him to speak with either a faint lisp or sibilant hiss. There is evident grace in every one of his movements, which can quickly go from slow and methodical to lightning-quick faster than the time it takes to blink.
Age: Appears to be in his mid-20s What you are: Imugi Creature Description: Like most Shifters, Chil-Hyeon has three forms. In the second his human torso grows to seven feet of corded muscle that ends in a 24 foot long serpent's body. His feathery hair grows to fall past his waist, still poorly cut but neatly framing his partly-scaled face. If one were to get close enough to the crown of his head, they'd see the jagged remnants of roseate bone where a pair of horns had been broken off. Something of a cobra's hood is formed of deep red webbing around his neck and lies flat on his shoulders like a mantle but only reaches his jawline when raised. His teeth become larger and sharper but fangs are now neatly folded into jaws capable of unhinging to open inhumanly wide- the black forked tongue is now what provides the sibilance in his speech. San's pupils become vibrant yellow with red outlines, and soft red scales cover the upper halves of his cheeks as well as everywhere his freckles could normally be found. In addition, the entirety of the imugi's arms are covered in the blood red scales that earned him his current nickname, fingers ending in wicked ruby claws. Similarly colored spines line his back and tail, though they're commonly laid flat and only bristle when emoting. The imugi's scales have a unique quality that allow them to catch the sunlight and glimmer in various shades of red like garnets, but also mute themselves in darker environs for added camouflage when stalking prey. His third form is his full imugi form; an enormous snake that is in fact so large, he's been forbidden from growing to full length. He easily outclasses his previous 24', however. The shattered horns are easier to see despite rosy fur covering his head and throat. His spines become larger and more blade-like and he grows whiskers that he is capable of moving to better sense his environment. Personality: San is accustomed to being a loner and an outcast, with a selfish nature that doesn't exactly help him make friends- yet while he's naturally dishonest, wily, and untrustworthy- he's envious of the closeness of packs and 'families' and truly wants to have a meaningful connection with others. It isn't inherently in his nature, however, and he struggles but tries to be a team player and 'good person'. He's very clumsy with interpersonal relationships and doesn't take enough seriously. Sanguine is rather arrogant in terms of his power and the life he's lived, but doesn't seem to have the wisdom nor common sense that should come with experience. This can partly be blamed on his milennia-long incarceration but a lot of it is just him devoting too much brainpower to being a menace. Restricted as he is, Sanguine can only find entertainment in so many ways and so he eagerly leaps on any and every opportunity to cause trouble for others no matter how low or petty. Background: Sanguine is a former fleet admiral turned war criminal amongst his people and has been both banished and bespelled to ensure that he can't re-offend. He has only recently been allowed out of imprisonment after extensive 'rehabilitation' and finds himself in Griffindale by chance- his 'prison guard' has connections there- the location is deemed acceptable due to the strong Shifter presence. The stay is meant to be temporary however, and he has only been in town for a month so far. He currently works at bookstore next to the gift shop as 'archivist' has been his reassigned duty. He is meant to simply observe and document the unusual occurence that are the Primal Bloods but he's not-so-secretly attempting to become part of their story. His true name has been removed from the imugi's histories and he has to find some other way to get famous, after all~ Family: None worth mentioning Romantic Interests: N/A(?) Other: Chil-Hyeon's sense of smell is actually pretty weak compared to other Shifters and is much better under water. To make up for it, he has excellent hearing and a sixth sense that allows him to react even before danger has fully presented itself. He must be submerged in water for hours at a time in order to have the strength to maintain his human form. While originally a mystical being, many of his various abilities and powers have been stripped from him. He is, however, still possessed of incredible strength, speed, and agility, as well as a venomous bite. The magics he Is allowed are surprisingly pure in nature, such as the ability to heal and shield others. San can influence the weather to a certain degree as well; it rains in his location when he's happy and is particularly sunny when he isn't. He has a large appetite but can't eat as much as he's used to so he offsets this by shutting down his body once a month to both replenish & conserve energy. Sn: dreadpuppy Rawr! |
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 20, 2023 2:29:52 GMT -5
[ I'll change anything you'd like changed! And I apologize in advance- I intended for Anya and San to be my 'fun' characters but San is just a Menace. I started out with the himbo idea but then got a little inspiration from fan-ideas of Loki and his mischief ^^"
I am single-handedly making Griffindale a dangerous place to live...especially with a Hunter on the way...
But enough of that haha... do you have any plans for this next rogue attack containing any clues/hints of the ones who are doing it? ]
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 20, 2023 2:30:29 GMT -5
(Go for it as for the vampires in this world, I believe that they can be in the sun for certain period of time thanks to a special sunscreen created for them. Fae I have to think about) [ Gotcha, thanks! ] |
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Post by Junospower on Aug 20, 2023 2:48:24 GMT -5
(Jack is going to be absolutely baffled by all these shifter variants lol)
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 20, 2023 3:06:12 GMT -5
[ I know right?! And then add vampires
If he mentions it Anya will probably make him a picture book lol ]
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Post by Junospower on Aug 20, 2023 3:14:27 GMT -5
(He was not prepared to move into a fairytale town haha)
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Post by Hushabye on Aug 20, 2023 3:35:17 GMT -5
[ oh, that made me wonder about his job and it seems he doesn't have one at the moment, what occupation were you thinking of giving him? ^^ it'd be fun if you could connect him to an already established character's like the police station or June at the gift shop~
With permission of course! ]
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Post by Junospower on Aug 20, 2023 3:39:11 GMT -5
(Most likely he’s gonna pick something that won’t involve too much manual labor or too much walking around because of his leg, so yeah maybe I’ll have him do one of those!)
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Aug 21, 2023 17:34:19 GMT -5
Teagan parks the golf cart near the front and climbs out. "Let's see if someone is awake or not." She makes her way over to the front door and rings the doorbell. She hoped someone was home or else this would be awkward.
"Just at home on the couch." Bruno answered as moves around for a moment. So guess the rumors were true. "Well, I will try and keep a eye out for anything suspicious!"
"I don't mind doing a perimeter. I want to get a better idea on what we might be dealing with." Delvin should have gotten at least a whiff of whatever shifter did this but the scent was muddled by something. He hoped this attack wasn't by a shifter he didn't know. Most of the other attacks had been werewolves.
(I have a few, I'm thinking they believe it's the work of a werebear but the smell is off, and maybe they find fur and pawprints that don't match with a werebear. Idea to possibly soft introduce a idea of a hybrid to make things complicated or the ones involved are different somehow, or used something to cover their scent.
I'm also thinking if it's okay with you Juno that after Jack's first proper transformation that during like a hunting lesson that a couple of this group reveal themselves and we can decide if they get into a fight or just want to send some kind of message)
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Post by Junospower on Aug 21, 2023 17:49:56 GMT -5
(Sounds good to me Hawk)
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