*Hidden Nature* A Shapeshifting RP

[Bantambird]

Reaper was ready to head home. He walked beside Slygotha. It had been a productive evening and dawn was on the horizon. For the jungle was coming to life with a whole new symphonic sounds, as the nocturnal inhabitants sought their refuge from the fast approaching light and the day time inhabitants took over. Reaper bent to nuzzle the wyrmlings as they also circled under and around him as they all journeyed towards the water's edge.

At the river's edge, Slygotha waded purposefully into the deepest parts of the wide, slow jungle river. Her serpentine figure slipped noiselessly through the muddy water as her third eyelid sealed out the murk so she could see clearly. She continued to vocalize underwater to keep her tired wyrmlings nearby for the journey. Trogdor clung to her back between her wings.

 

[chick-adee]

Taylor joined him for the second 'in the jungle', singing alto. People started staring so Taylor reached across the table and pressed a finger to his lips,"Shush. But it is true. I do tend to sleep a lot."
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"You need never doubt it." Kristen smiled,"I shall love you, forever and always. You're part of my soul. Quite literally."
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(yep yep. Still sorting out all the kinks, but it's a work in progress.)
Axel leaned forward slightly,"Is this destined to pass? Can anything change this future?" Aesacus shrugged slightly,"If something crazy happened, then yes. Like blow up the world crazy. But you accidentally sleep in? Not a problem. But you know the saying 'God helps those who help themselves'? It's a little like that. You can't just sit around and expect whatever you want to wander into your arms. It may happen, but it's not very likely. If the tree never fell, the thing wouldn't have been caught, yes? It works like that." Axel nodded,"Looking for what I want is no problem. I'm looking for an Oilin. It's duel natured which explains the two heads. Before I let you go, you need to come with me farther. Will you come with me?" Aesacus nodded. This must be the tree clipping his back. He couldn't excape without a price,"I will assist you in your journey in exchange for an ID and a small amount of currency to get me started in my new life." Axel nodded in agreement with his terms and extended his hand,"Deal?" Aesacus reached out and shook it,"Deal."

Nashton's lips curved up into a smile behind Taylor's finger on his lips. He then mumbled, "Yeah, I know. Hence the song."
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Orson twirled as he leaned over and gave Kristen's hand a gentle kiss. "I wouldn't have it any other way, my heart." He replied lovingly.
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Taylor removed her finger,"I think most people sleep though. It should be changed from 'tonight' to 'a very large portion of the day'."
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"Neither would I." Kristen twirled softly in return. She gave his hand a gentle squeeze,"I love you. Forever and always."
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(Dead tired so I'll write the next section tomorrow)

 

[NickyKnack]

(Zzz)
Jackie made a little sign on the doorknob after checking on them then went off to the porch again, since she felt someone come in again. Hm, interesting effect and one she hadn't anticipated, but it was helpful. She smiled at the three newcomers, going over to greet them.
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Anna giggled and watched him go, bringing out her phone and giving him a few minutes to get in the realm before she would call him.

Kellan smiled at them and looked to the portal as the others went in before going to the door to go across the hall.
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Foneth smiled at him again and looked at the castle curiously "It seems a little strange to have it be so small, or is that just a trick of perspective?" She asked curiously then shook her head "Of course, the fae are smaller than us." 

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Sorcha looked to him curiously as they went out into the hall, seeing his communication with Castiel and the events here. They had missed a lot it seemed. It concerned her that Avalon had hidden away again, but with Ender returning to his dragon form...goodness, that was unexpected. Now she really wanted to see and check on Avalon.

Bardou chatted with the royals, stopping and looking to the door when Racine and Sorcha came in together. His eyes widened a little before he could cover the shock and give the pair a bow. "King Racine, Princess Sorcha, welcome back" He could tell they were bonded, but gave them the opportunity to make their announcement or not as they saw fit. 
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Star nodded and gave him a smile again "That makes sense, so shall we get ready and find the queen?" She asked next. "We would not want to be rude or be seen as spies here, especially after all she has done for us." 

( Lol! Zzzz)
Gammr looked over to Jackie as she came over. She smiled pleasantly as she watched the others greet her.

Zypher grinned widely and said, "You caught me. I'm thinking of defecting if I can get a cell signal through that portal." He held up his phone to show Jackie.
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Ravek, Xatia and Jaeger followed Kellan out to the door of the adjacent apartment.

Kash had searched the apartment for possible threats and stood holding that door open for them.
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Ender chuckled softly and nodded agreement. "Yes, the Fae are significantly smaller then great dragons." He was enjoying this time with Foneth.
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Racine dipped his head respectfully to Bardou and addressed him mentally, "Prince Bardou, I owe you a debt of gratitude for helping my Queen sister though some difficulties. She is much improved from Castiel's earlier assessment."

Avalon looked to Racine and Sorcha's arrival. She excused herself form her current conversation to go greet them. However her steps filtered minutely, as she came to the realization that they were now a bounded pair. She recovered from her shock to address them properly, " Welcome back, King Racine and Queen Sorcha." She curtsied slightly.
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"I would like that very much. The sooner we get permission, the sooner our adventure begins." Falkirk said with enthusiasm.

 

[StarrNico]

( Lol! Zzzz)
Gammr looked over to Jackie as she came over. She smiled pleasantly as she watched the others greet her.

Zypher grinned widely and said, "You caught me. I'm thinking of defecting if I can get a cell signal through that portal." He held up his phone to show Jackie.
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Ravek, Xatia and Jaeger followed Kellan out to the door of the adjacent apartment.

Kash had searched the apartment for possible threats and stood holding that door open for them.
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Ender chuckled softly and nodded agreement. "Yes, the Fae are significantly smaller then great dragons." He was enjoying this time with Foneth.
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Racine dipped his head respectfully to Bardou and addressed him mentally, "Prince Bardou, I owe you a debt of gratitude for helping my Queen sister though some difficulties. She is much improved from Castiel's earlier assessment."

Avalon looked to Racine and Sorcha's arrival. She excused herself form her current conversation to go greet them. However her steps filtered minutely, as she came to the realization that they were now a bounded pair. She recovered from her shock to address them properly, " Welcome back, King Racine and Queen Sorcha." She curtsied slightly.
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"I would like that very much. The sooner we get permission, the sooner our adventure begins." Falkirk said with enthusiasm.

Jackie smiled at them all and chuckled at Zypher's statement even as his phone went off to indicate a call.

Fay smiled at that and looked around, moving to the forest to start exploring this realm
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Kellan smiled at Kash and went i, looking around the apartment then heading to look at the bedrooms available to pick one for himself.
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Foneth would have blushed had she been able. She dipped her head instead, embarrassed at her own dumb question, but glad he didn't say anything about it. "I am curious about the fae, we don't have all that much about them here. Can we see some of them?"
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Bardou smiled and bowed his head "It was my pleasure. She is a remarkable female." He said back, using the ink then looking to Avalon when the queen came over.

Sorcha curtsied as she was used to then looked to Queen Avalon "We wanted you to be the first to know." She said softly "We were told you were indisposed last night."
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Starr chuckled and looked to her clothing, changing it with his spell into an outfit they could explore in then smiling at him again and going to the door.

 

[NickyKnack]

At the river's edge, Slygotha waded purposefully into the deepest parts of the wide, slow jungle river. Her serpentine figure slipped noiselessly through the muddy water as her third eyelid sealed out the murk so she could see clearly. She continued to vocalize underwater to keep her tired wyrmlings nearby for the journey. Trogdor clung to her back between her wings.

Reaper held up the rear and watched dutifully until Nevitha, Razeth and Valstrath slipped into the murky depths. He then stepped in until his weight became buoyant, then he propelled himself with his tail.

 

[NickyKnack]

Taylor removed her finger,"I think most people sleep though. It should be changed from 'tonight' to 'a very large portion of the day'."
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"Neither would I." Kristen twirled softly in return. She gave his hand a gentle squeeze,"I love you. Forever and always."
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(Dead tired so I'll write the next section tomorrow)

"You're incorrigible. That would never catch on, just so you know. " Nashton said with a big grin on his face, as the table was cleaned off and the bill was brought over. The waitress set it down in front of him and he took great pleasure pushing it across the table to Taylor. "It's the lady's treat." He explained matter-of-factly.
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"Forever and always will be out mantra. It is fitting as well as catchy. " Orson said thoughtfully.

 

[NickyKnack]

Jackie smiled at them all and chuckled at Zypher's statement even as his phone went off to indicate a call. 

Fay smiled at that and looked around, moving to the forest to start exploring this realm
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Kellan smiled at Kash and went i, looking around the apartment then heading to look at the bedrooms available to pick one for himself.
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Foneth would have blushed had she been able. She dipped her head instead, embarrassed at her own dumb question, but glad he didn't say anything about it. "I am curious about the fae, we don't have all that much about them here. Can we see some of them?" 
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Bardou smiled and bowed his head "It was my pleasure. She is a remarkable female." He said back, using the ink then looking to Avalon when the queen came over.


Sorcha curtsied as she was used to then looked to Queen Avalon "We wanted you to be the first to know." She said softly "We were told you were indisposed last night." 
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Starr chuckled and looked to her clothing, changing it with his spell into an outfit they could explore in then smiling at him again and going to the door.

Zypher held up his finger in the hold that thought position. "If you're selling something, I don't want it. " He said as he answered the call.

Gammr stayed with Fay as she moved off to the treeline to enter the forest. She asked quietly, "Would it offend you, if I were to shift to my preferred form? "
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Ender thought about a particularly fae and smiled as the scene in the water pool changed to show Qdoba hard at work. "This is a good friend of mine. Her name is Qdoba. " He said with fondness.
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Avalon smiled warmly and nodded, "Unfortunately I was. But what a glorious event to behold, I'm certain. Congratulations! I am happy for you both." She said with sincerity as she stepped forward to embrace them both. " I may not have been there for the ceremony, but I can offer you a celebration of Anstropfia proportions." She said with enthusiasm.
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"My darling wife, you have become quite skilled with that spell." Falkirk said with appreciation, as he did his clothes to look similar to her style. "What do you think? " He asked as he moved to catch up with Star.

 

[chick-adee]

Quote: Grumbling, Taylor looked at the bill and sighed. She signed the bottom fished out her wallet to pay. Passing the bill back to the lady along with the correct amount of money, she left a couple dollars on the table as a tip. "You're so mean.." She sighed dramatically. "Whoops there goes the money I was spending on your Christmas present."
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"Do Oilins live longer than the average person? Can they expand their life span with magic?" She asked curiously, leaning back on the couch.
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"Well then." Axel stood, brushing off his hands,"I'll tell you if I have any weird dreams. We leave in an hour with Team Beta. We need to move quickly and quietly, so I'm not bringing too many people. In the meantime, might I suggest you freshen up a bit?" He coughed slightly. He was definitely referring to Aesacus' long matted mane of hair. The other wasn't allowed near sharp objects. Aesacus gave him a grateful nod,"Thank would be wonderful, thank you. The sooner the better." Axel gave the guards a small nod and they escorted Aesacus away to do what Axel had requested. Axel stood up, rubbing the back of his head. He was destined to succeed. That was some pretty good stuff.
(Ugggghhh I realllllly want to tell someone my secret plan but then it wouldn't be a secret so I can't

)

 

[StarrNico]

Zypher held up his finger in the hold that thought position. "If you're selling something, I don't want it. " He said as he answered the call.

Gammr stayed with Fay as she moved off to the treeline to enter the forest. She asked quietly, "Would it offend you, if I were to shift to my preferred form? "
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Ender thought about a particularly fae and smiled as the scene in the water pool changed to show Qdoba hard at work. "This is a good friend of mine. Her name is Qdoba. " He said with fondness.
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Avalon smiled warmly and nodded, "Unfortunately I was. But what a glorious event to behold, I'm certain. Congratulations! I am happy for you both." She said with sincerity as she stepped forward to embrace them both. " I may not have been there for the ceremony, but I can offer you a celebration of Anstropfia proportions." She said with enthusiasm.
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"My darling wife, you have become quite skilled with that spell." Falkirk said with appreciation, as he did his clothes to look similar to her style. "What do you think? " He asked as he moved to catch up with Star.

"What if I was to ask you to marry me then?" Anna asked with a chuckle at his answer. "Seems the phones work, at least so long as the portal is open like this, I can be there in a minute or two."

Fay looked to her and chuckled softly "I do not mind and will not be offended, you have spent most of your life in your other form, it likely feels more natural than your human form, doesn't it?"
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Foneth looked to the pool to see the fae working hard in there "She doesn't know we are watching her, does she?" She asked with a shiver and a frown after a minute or two. "that can be scary to think anyone could sit and watch you without your knowledge at any time."
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Sorcha smiled and hugged her in return "I would like that, to have a chance to celebrate with you and my friends here." She said gently then looked to Racine with a big smile. She was glad Avalon was looking so much better and wanted to be a part of the celebration.
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Starr looked to him and smiled cheerfully "This style looks good on you too." She said honestly

 

[Bantambird]

Reaper held up the rear and watched dutifully until Nevitha, Razeth and Valstrath slipped into the murky depths. He then stepped in until his weight became buoyant, then he propelled himself with his tail.

Instinctively following Slygotha's voice, Nidhogg and Gugol chirruped back occasionally in response, letting Slygotha know they were following without her having to look for them in the muddy river. Her head broke the surface of the water as her horns and frill divided the lazy river. She flattened her crest against her skull to keep her profile lower, tucking her wings tightly against her body and using her powerful tail for propulsion and her legs to steer. Getting an idea of where she wanted to go, she kept steadily moving against the current, upstream for a while to the wildest parts of the swampy jungle. Her black scales shone darkly as the waning moon glinted off their wet sheen.