Child At Heart, Monster By Nature (A Shape Shifting RP)

[HoodedHuntress]

Eirik laughed and pointed out with humor, " With Cyanide at your fingertips, most wouldn't trust you at their back."

Claire rolled her eyes, responding “Fine. I’ll walk first. Wait, don’t you have claws and fangs? Think we should be side by side if anything, I don’t want to die to those.” She smiled, happy to talk to someone.

 

[NickyKnack]

(You're loads of help
Okay, let me see...)

( )

 

[StarrNico]

Areum smiled, looking at him contentedly. She whispered “So, how do you like blanket forts?” with a smile.

Rowan nodded and glanced around the fort then back to her "Yeah, I like it, but it hides the beauty of the crystals.

 

[NickyKnack]

(Who has a bear? I know there's two of them somewhere. That could be useful. See, I help. )

 

[silkiecuddles]

Not so much as a huff. Ares, feeling confident now that the beast wasn't going to attack him, inched forward, stopping just above Dimitri's tiger head. Ares put two fingers lightly against the neck, checking for a pulse. There was one. He breathed a sigh of relief then stood. Never mind who had done this; he had to get help before that pulse went bye bye. Unfortunately the massive feline was on one of the lesser used halls, meaning a few hollers wouldn't do much good. Ares dropped his backpack and stalked off to find some help.

(You have anyone free to help?)

Ares kicked at the air in irritation. Of course, dumb luck, everyone from his previous class had already scurried off to their next or to the cafeteria. He returned to Dimitri's side and circled slowly around him, now considering who had done this. The way he was towered over the unconscious cat, one could easily suspect him. After all, leopard to tiger would be a fair enough match, he thought, rather arrogantly. There was no way he could move the tiger, not alone at least. He decided it made the most sense to step right up to to the principal—or assistant; much prettier face—and bring the subject up.
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Emily fished through the key ring in search of a particular one. Poor girl had lost her key and was in a state of near tears, worried about what would happen. Nothing, apparently, she found out immediately after bringing the subject up to Emily. "Here you go," Emily said, handing over the brass key. A quick thank you and a dip of the head and the girl scurried off. She stood and pushed the rolling chair away from her desk. Not yet 24 hours into her job and she'd already been all over the place on various things. She finally had a minute to herself to finish her coffee and eat the granola bar she'd found.
Her peace didn't last long.

Ares knocked on the door that he had been told was the assistant principals. The principal, Ioan, was nowhere to be found (*wink wink* @Run Wild ). "Miss Emily? You in there? There's an emergency that begs your attention," he called.

Emily stood, sighing heavily as she went to the door and opened it. She first asked "Is anyone dead?" just to clarify how much of an emergency this really was.

Ares shook his head, but not very convincingly. "No, not yet at least. I found a tiger unconscious in a hall."

Emily's mind instantly went to the list she'd practically memorized before arriving here. Tiger...how many were there? She could only recall one, and that was Dimitri. She pushed past Ares and out into the hall. She had just talked to Dimitri, alive and well, minutes ago. "But what? How?" She furrowed her brow in confusion.

Ares shrugged then quickly stepped into line behind her. "I don't know. I just came across it a moment ago."

High heels were incredibly slowing. Emily stripped them off as she walked, leaving the navy blue shoes in a pile behind her. "Did you hear anything? See anyone?"
A shake of the head. Blast it!

 

[HoodedHuntress]

Rowan nodded and glanced around the fort then back to her "Yeah, I like it, but it hides the beauty of the crystals.

Areum suggested, “We can cut a hole in the upper blanket so we can see the shiny crystals?”

 

[NickyKnack]

"And you're not helping any," Allen grumbled. He moved his piece then pulled a cheese stick from the pile of goods. "Let's see how much a hot pocket effects cheddar," he said jovially.
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"Perhaps such an occasion should arise more often; give you a chance to show me what else you can do there," Haley said. She flashed him a smile before stepping aside to let him through with the cart. "Oh, we really are redecorating a room," she said, chuckling softly as she glanced to the cart.
• • •
( Okay, okay)

The class—history, was it?—ended and the teacher dismissed everyone. Alexis quickly stood and gathered her stuff, hoping to get out unnoticed.

"Hey, did you get my note?" Ares asked, falling into line behind her. He shifted the backpack on his shoulder as he lengthened his stride to reach her.

Alexis glanced up, from him to the the door where people still streamed out. It took her a moment to realize what he was talking about. When she did, her mind immediately pictured the crumpled up piece of paper she'd tossed in the nearest can upon exiting the classroom. "Yeah, I did," she finally said.

"And?" Ares raised his eyebrows, prodding her to go on. She didn't. "Why didn't you reply?"

Alexis shrugged. Because she didn't want to, because they were in class, because she now realized he knew exactly what he was doing. "Because I didn't care to rip paper out of my own notebook," she said, hoping that would deter him. It maybe would have, if she hadn't wiped her teary eyes right then.

"Hey now, what's the matter?" Ares crooned. He reached for her to bring her into an embrace, but she flinched and took a step back. Frowning, he tried once more.

This time Alexis pushed him away and was about to say something not so polite when Zaine stepped in. He'd been watching the exchange from a few feet away, his classroom on the same hall having just let out as well. "Um, Alexis, the assistant principal is looking for you." He glanced to Ares. "Right now. She needs you right now."

Alexis blinked back tears and looked confused, but only for a moment. Good old owl. "Coming," she said, pivoting on her heel and walking away.

"Well, bye," Ares said, smirking at their backs. "Tell Emily I said hi."
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Zaine went with her down the hall, staying at her side. Neither looked back or said a word until they had safely turned the corner. "What was that about?" He finally asked, gently pulling her to a stop by the elbow.

Alexis sniffled, turned away. Oh what could it hurt. She needed to get it out anyway. So she told Zaine, and he listened patiently and without interrupting until she was finished.

Ashton laughed heartily at that. "Hot pocket! Actually you should eat cheese at room temperature. It wakes the oils and flavors up. " She said truthfully.
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"Hey, nothing wrong with being prepared. " Dyrus said with a smirk. He pecked a kiss as he passed her. He then pushed out his butt and looked back at Haley to ask jokingly, " Does this make my butt look big?"

 

[silkiecuddles]

Iris admitted sheepishly “Yes. Many a time. But it has to be one I like if it’s going to be on my body my whole life.”

Victor responded “Less than living here in this zoo.” He looked to her, asking “Lucy, you’re very conflicted. I see it. Are you ok?”

"That definetly helps." Atalanta leaned her head against the concrete edge. "Well, if you ever decide, you know where to find me!"
• • •
"No, I'm not," Lucy said flatly. "Nobody here is. Including yourself, obviously." She rolled up into her elbow, her back to him as she said, "i wonder how far we'd make it before getting caught." Plural. Future tense. Not to mention the bit of eagerness in her tone.

(Sorry for delay in answering these; I've got a tiger to deal with )

 

[silkiecuddles]

Irine panted, trying and catch her breath. Her heartfelt like it was going to pound right out of her chest.

(Waiting)

 

[silkiecuddles]

Ashton laughed heartily at that. "Hot pocket! Actually you should eat cheese at room temperature. It wakes the oils and flavors up. " She said truthfully.
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"Hey, nothing wrong with being prepared. " Dyrus said with a smirk. He pecked a kiss as he passed her. He then pushed out his butt and looked back at Haley to ask jokingly, " Does this make my butt look big?"

"So I've been told," Allen said, Staring hard at the cheese stick. He peeled back the sticky plastic, holding it daintily between two fingers. He glanced up at her to flash her a toothy grin, waiting for her to remark on his theatrics.
• • ¥
There was no hiding the blush that crept up Haley's face and neck. Laughing, she linked her arm through his and kissed his cheek. "Yeah, it does. Now straighten up before someone sees." She pinched him on the side then quickly pulled away innocently.