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Post by Junospower on Sept 8, 2023 20:09:36 GMT -5
(Well glad to see you back (: )
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Sept 8, 2023 20:45:05 GMT -5
(Take all the time you need)
Roger could sense something was wrong but Darcy places her hand on his shoulder. "Give him a few hours. We can check on him later on or if he calls for us." She said before walking off. Roger hesitates before following after her. "I know your right but I kind of hate it. No one should have to deal with any of this alone."
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Post by Junospower on Sept 8, 2023 20:52:16 GMT -5
(I mean if you want Roger to break into his room, go for it lol)
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Sept 8, 2023 20:54:12 GMT -5
(He just might lol. Did you want to do a quick time skip of a few hours later or did you have more for Jack?)
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Post by Junospower on Sept 8, 2023 20:59:43 GMT -5
Jack desperately tried to get ahold of his breathing as his hands gripped his shirt tight. All around him was the blood soaked forest, yet he could feel the cool bathroom tile from under him. He let out a pained, scared whimper. He wasn’t back there. He wasn’t back there. He wasn’t back there-
He needed to focus, focus away from what he was seeing. He tried to hone in on the feeling of the bathroom tile, the forest floor was made of tile. The scenery around him wavered a bit, briefly showing where he really was. Too bad he still wasn’t breathing right.
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Post by Junospower on Sept 8, 2023 21:00:33 GMT -5
(He just might lol. Did you want to do a quick time skip of a few hours later or did you have more for Jack?) (Just did a little more for Jack’s panic attack (: ) |
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Post by Hushabye on Sept 9, 2023 21:44:27 GMT -5
++ Charlemagne Cross -- The man brightens at his son's response, pacing to the other side of his desk. "Done. I can do that, I'll-" He pulls his phone away at another chime to see a simple skull and crossbones emoji cross the top of his screen. Dead. Oh. Charlemagne keeps the disappointment from his voice when he says, "It would seem that I'll see you sooner than anticipated." He's already grabbing his jacket and bag, anxious to leave before he's called in for consultation by another doctor. "If there's no rice, there's no pie." It's a teasing reminder, voice lilting with a smile that isn't readily shown. "I'm on my way right now."
<><><>
++ Zhenya Metaxas -- The alpha is easy to track. It didn't take much to commit his scent to memory as Zhenya has known so few. His first instinct is to take the stealthy approach, naturally. Any tiger worth their stripes would be hard-pressed to resist a turned back, but he has to remind himself that he's working. And now wouldn't be the time to get into a violent misunderstanding... So Zhenya angles to approach within view of the preoccupied wolf. His steps are still silent but he clears his throat to announce himself. "I've made my observations. The scent and prints are too muddied for a clear identification but they appear ursine- what is that?"
He draws up short, eyes narrowed on the necklace dangling from Blackwood's hand. |
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Post by Hushabye on Sept 9, 2023 22:00:06 GMT -5
[ Thanks guys! I Managed a li'l something~ ]
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Sept 14, 2023 0:42:17 GMT -5
Despite what Darcy said, Roger goes into Jack's room and finds him on the floor. "Hey buddy, you are all right." He said keeping his voice soft as he kneels down near him. "You are safe, I promise."
Bruno could tell something was up but didn't question it. As a doctor, he knew his dad had to deal with all sorts of emergencies. "Don't worry the rice will be done!" He answered with a wave of his hand. In fact, he would go check on that right now before he forgot.
"Seems to be a necklace one that seems familiar." Delvin answered as he rubs his thumb against it. "I'm pretty sure one of the rogue groups use this symbol but the nearby wolfsbane has my mind all muddled." He turns his attention back to the detective . "What have you found? Seems this time they tried to cover their tracks."
(No worries Hush!)
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Sept 15, 2023 14:23:24 GMT -5
Maria sat under a tree not to far from her home reading a book. Specifically it was a story of a child who had died and subsequently reincarnated as wolf spirit. While she did not hate what she was reading, in truth she wished that she ws doing anything else. She wanted to ask her siblings, or anyone really, to doing anything with her. The only problem is her shy nature keeps her from trying, often needing other to initiate such things.
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Post by Junospower on Sept 16, 2023 1:31:02 GMT -5
Jack flinched a bit at the new presence nearby, letting out another whimper. His wide pale blue eyes flickered to whoever it was, managing to recognize Roger. The forest he was seeing slowly, painfully slowly, dissolved back into the bathroom he was really in. He tried to control his breathing again, taking deep yet very choppy breaths. “S-S…S-Sorry…” Jack forced out. What he was apologizing for, he didn’t know.
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Post by Hushabye on Sept 16, 2023 20:54:07 GMT -5
++ Charlemagne Cross-- A smile touches his lips, "Thank you Bruno." Charlemagne almost doesn't want to hang up but he has to remind himself; his son is safe. The threat wouldn't strike such a large pack so swiftly or directly. At least, that's the logical conclusion. One would hope. He says his goodbyes and switches to the 'maps' on his phone in search of a suitable dessert spot as he locks his office door.
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++ Zhenya Metaxas -- "Familiar." He echoes hollowly, face blank. It takes a minute for Delvin's next words to register. There's anger simmering below the surface at the casual mention of possible rogues so far into his territory but he keeps it out of his voice. Zhenya flexes his fingers and turns away, crossing his arms in a bid to contain the restless energy. He forces himself to exhale, running fingers through unruly striped hair. 'Play it cool..' "Right. This wasn't an opportunistic kill. It was premeditated and near expertly concealed. The use of wolfsbane makes that obvious- they want us to know they're here but not who or what they are. My initial findings suggest an ursine but it's too early to be sure. Regardless, these attacks are leading up to something on a much larger scale. I would suggest more regular patrols over a wider area..." His words trail off to soften what could be closer to a demand.
"I'd also like to speak with the latest victim and other unaffiliated Shifters."
[ Thanks! ] |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Sept 19, 2023 2:33:06 GMT -5
Roger gives him a soft smile. "Don't be sorry." He answered gently rubbing Jack's shoulders. "Take a couple of deep breathes and tell me what you see, smell and hear." He hoped to distract Jack and to calm him down a little. He planned to stay until his new roommate was better.
Delvin watches Zhenya's face noticing that he could faintly see something underneath the surface. He wasn't one to push though. "Sure, although I don't know how much you will get out of him. Just be gentle with him. I can tell the attack messes him up good if you catch my meaning." The patrols were stretched thin but he could see about getting in touch with some people from the nearby cities and go over the list of groups in the area. So much work to do on top of everything else in the town.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Sept 19, 2023 22:40:53 GMT -5
Howdy)
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Sept 20, 2023 19:52:09 GMT -5
Hey)
Lexa spots her sister outside and decides to go see what she was up too. Leon was out on a patrol and she didn't have to patrol until later on tonight. She makes her way out the back door and over to her. "What cha reading?"
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Post by Junospower on Sept 20, 2023 20:31:35 GMT -5
Roger gives him a soft smile. "Don't be sorry." He answered gently rubbing Jack's shoulders. "Take a couple of deep breathes and tell me what you see, smell and hear." He hoped to distract Jack and to calm him down a little. He planned to stay until his new roommate was better. Delvin watches Zhenya's face noticing that he could faintly see something underneath the surface. He wasn't one to push though. "Sure, although I don't know how much you will get out of him. Just be gentle with him. I can tell the attack messes him up good if you catch my meaning." The patrols were stretched thin but he could see about getting in touch with some people from the nearby cities and go over the list of groups in the area. So much work to do on top of everything else in the town. Jack did the best he could, taking a deep breath and tried to focus on what he was sensing. From what he could see, it was a strange mix of both the forest and the bathroom. The sounds of himself screaming and the snarling of the wolf were dulled, barely be able to be heard. He forced himself to blink a few times, his vision clearing.
“I-I see the wall in front of me,” Jack described, his voice and breathing slowly settling, “I hear your voice. I can smell the cleaning products on the floor.”His body visibly relaxed, coming back to his senses, well mostly. He could still smell blood. A sudden sensation of something wet coming from his side caught his attention. He turned away from Roger, lifting up his shirt slight. He had torn a few stitches when he collapsed, causing it to bleed. Jack huffed and reached for his discarded towel. “God, I’m a mess…” he muttered dejectedly, pressing the towel to his side and hiding his face behind his knees. |
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Sept 22, 2023 17:36:08 GMT -5
Maria jumped a little as her older sister Lexa came up and asked her what she was reading. With a slight blush she said, "O-oh sis, what are you doing here? I thought you were busy with big bro." With a slight blush she then tried to hide her book. It was not that she was ashamed of what she was reading, she just did it out of panic.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Sept 24, 2023 20:52:55 GMT -5
(Jack needs a hug)
"We can fix that later." Roger answers as he slowly gets to his feet. "I will be right back." He leaves to grab some medical stuff and a cold towel. He returns after some time and lightly places the towel on his neck. "Try and focus only on the cold while I try and place some stuff on your stitches."
"Nah I'm on night patrol." Lexa answers as she leans up against the tree. She assumed the book had to be good for Maria not to notice her. "You know it's just me by the way."
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Post by Junospower on Sept 24, 2023 21:10:16 GMT -5
(Yeah poor guy lol. Roger’s a good friend though)
Jack nodded, jumping ever so slightly at she sudden chill again his neck, his head still resting against his knees. He kept his focus on the cold towel and took steady, even breaths to calm the lingering effects of his panic attack. He was relieved to feel his heart slow down to it’s normal rhythm. As much as he liked to be alone, he was grateful someone had heard him collapse. Jack would need to make sure to thank Roger profusely once his stitches were fixed.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Sept 24, 2023 21:29:51 GMT -5
Roger rubs some cream on his stitches before placing a large bandage patch over it. "Should be healed up before you know it. Are you feeling any better?"
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Post by Junospower on Sept 24, 2023 21:37:20 GMT -5
“Yeah… Much better now,” Jack breathed out, lifting his head from his knees. He looked exhausted, but much, much better than he did a few minutes ago. “Thanks for being there.”
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Sept 24, 2023 21:43:45 GMT -5
"Your welcome and just know things will get better." Roger said rubbing circles on Jack's back. "They say you just need to take it one day at a time. If things are still bad there is a therapist office in town."
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Post by Junospower on Sept 24, 2023 22:03:53 GMT -5
“I’ll think about it,” Jack said quietly. He laid his head against his knees again with a sigh, subtly covering his nose behind his crossed arms. Whatever cream Roger had put over his stitches, even beneath the bandage, had started to smell particularly strong. He didn’t want to show that the smell was bugging him, he was already under enough observation as it is. He turned his exhausted eyes to Roger.
“What’s it like for you? Were you born like this or are you like me?” Jack asked, his voice a little scratchy.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Sept 24, 2023 22:13:22 GMT -5
"I was born this way. My parents were werewolves while I turned out to be a werecoyote." The mention of his parents caused him to frown for a moment before his smile returned. He considered saying something more but silently changes his mind. "Let's just say I didn't have the best upbringing but I don't mind what I am."
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Sept 25, 2023 10:44:45 GMT -5
Maria’s blush deepened as she pulled back out her book and said, “I know it is just you Lexa, it is just habit I guess.” She then offered her book to her older sister. “It is book from Japan about a person who dies and is then reincarnated as a wolf spirit. I heard good things about it online so I thought I would give it a a shot.” With a slight squeak she then said, “Honestly I thought you would tease me about it so that is why I kinda freaked out when you surprised me.”
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Sept 27, 2023 20:57:41 GMT -5
"Mmm I still might." Lexa says giving her a wink. "However, the premise sounds pretty cool." She remarked. She wasn't much of a reader herself but liked that Maria had an interest. "Wonder what being a wolf spirit is like."
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Sept 27, 2023 21:20:58 GMT -5
Maria groaned as Lexa said that she might still tease her and responded with, “Come on big sis don’t joke like that.” She then raised an eyebrow as she thought what it might be like to be a wolf spirit. Honestly she wondered what it would be like herself. With a shrug she said, “From what I have read thus far it sounds similar to us. Going from looking like a human to taking the form of a wolf.”
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Post by Junospower on Sept 27, 2023 22:03:57 GMT -5
"I was born this way. My parents were werewolves while I turned out to be a werecoyote." The mention of his parents caused him to frown for a moment before his smile returned. He considered saying something more but silently changes his mind. "Let's just say I didn't have the best upbringing but I don't mind what I am." Jack said in a humored, sympathetic tone. He let out a small sigh and ran his fingers through his hair. His guard and any semblance of his dignity was gone after his panic attack, might as well let it all out. “And to be honest, it absolutely terrifies me that it might be true, you know? What if because I was bitten, I have no control if I turn? I know you guys would make sure that nothing bad happens, but what if I kill someone?” |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Sept 27, 2023 22:18:29 GMT -5
Roger squeezes his shoulder. "You have my word that you won't kill anyone. The pack has a special moonlight hunt to focus our creatures attention and to build up a bond with your packmates. If it helps, the hunt happens far away from people. Worse you might do is snap at someone but remember we do have a healing factor."
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Post by Junospower on Sept 30, 2023 20:38:04 GMT -5
Jack nodded in appreciation, though the worry of becoming a monster was still in the back of his mind. Slowly and carefully, he rose from the ground, holding onto the sink nearby to keep himself steady. He must have fallen on his bad leg, because it hurt slightly more than it already did. At least he could ignore it. He couldn’t, however, ignore the over powering stench of the cream on his stitches. It was so strong it made him feel a little nauseous, yet he tried to not let his discomfort show. It could just be that it was just strong medicine and not his sense of smell changing. He had to hold on to it.
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