*Hidden Nature* A Shapeshifting RP

[NickyKnack]

Racine and Thorn returned from their hunt. Reaper reluctantly release their catch from his claws. Racine left Thorn to distribute the meat for cooking, as he headed for the tent his men had erected in his absence.
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Reaper wondered off to look for his own meal. That's when he'd found Maydaw's body. He quickly made good use of it. He understood why Racine kept him hungry before a battle. He had no grievances with his methods. So this dead creature would only curb his hunger, not satisfy it.

Vatgkan watched in horror as his pet was devoured by Racine's black beast. He didn't understand what had happened. It had been so sudden. But here he was, back in Anstopfia. Held by two gaurds and his angry king. A king who hadn't spoken to him, except for his order for his capture. When he'd ran into the chest of that beast, he knew he was in deep trouble.

Lavern looked over at Vatgkan and laughed at the look upon his face. "You look like Reaper's eating you, dear Vatgkan. The guilt you must feel for betraying your king."

Kote chuckled darkly and stated, "That may still be a favorable out come. King Racine is not pleased with your failure. I wonder which form he'll have him devour. Your scrawny fey form or your fey animal?"

The other generals around the fire laughed heartily at the joke.

Vatgkan could only curve in on himself. In a failed attempt to make himself smaller.

 

[StarrNico]

Racine and Thorn returned from their hunt. Reaper reluctantly release their catch from his claws. Racine left Thorn to distribute the meat for cooking, as he headed for the tent his men had erected in his absence.
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Reaper wondered off to look for his own meal. That's when he'd found Maydaw's body. He quickly made good use of it. He understood why Racine kept him hungry before a battle. He had no grievances with his methods. So this dead creature would only curb his hunger, not satisfy it.

Vatgkan watched in horror as his pet was devoured by Racine's black beast. He didn't understand what had happened. It had been so sudden. But here he was, back in Anstopfia. Held by two gaurds and his angrily king. A king who hadn't spoken to him yet. Except for his order for his capture, when he'd ran into the chest of that beast, when he'd exited the portal.

Lavern looked over at Vatgkan and laughed at the look upon his face. "You look like Reaper's eating you, dear Vatgkan. The guilt you must feel for betraying your king."

Kote chuckled darkly and stated, "That may still be a favorable out come. King Racine is not pleased with your failure. I wonder which form he'll have him devour. Your scrawny fey form or your fey animal?"

The other generals around the fire laughed heartily at the joke.

Vatgkan could only curve in on himself. In a failed attempt to make himself smaller.

Aaron watched the other generals quietly. He was curious about this new realm and wanted to explore it, though for the moment, he stayed close to the camp. He wondered about Vatgkan, and how he had betrayed the king.

 

[NickyKnack]

Sorcha was quiet as she studied the map. She had never looked at it from a defensive standpoint before. There hadn't been much need to. Finally she shook her head and looked around at them all "We already have the best defensive place right here in the castle. We have access to all the elements and walls to shield behind. Plus he won't want to destroy the castle itself. This is going to be the last war between us, win or lose. Besides, if we stay here, then he won't be able to sneak around to take the throne." She said then looked to Avelon again.
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Don chuckled softly "I have ways." He said then shrugged "And as you said, you are not good, so there is no reason for me to tell you" He reached for the water again, playing with the bottle between his hands "You would be surprised at what us shifters have accomplished I think" 

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Kyra wasn't mad, she had thought he was playing again, getting her back for tickling him earlier. She tilted her head a bit then grinned then hugged him."Apology accepted"
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Jackie shook her head "There's no way to know" She said and looked to the house as they came up to it. "Probably back to what he knows"
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Skylar smiled and held out some jerky to him "It's rabbit jerky, we try to always keep food and medical supplies close" She explained then got a piece for herself.
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Anna laughed and shook her head, looking to Raine "No, he's greeting his pack member in his traditional way" She explained then looked back to Zypher and smiled at him
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Jason kissed her gently then sighed and looked away "I can't stay" He said then explained about his father and needing to take over the pack for him 

The room murmured their agreement with her plan. Avalon smiled widely at Sorcha and said, "That confirms it. We fight for our home, in our home. Let's make the most of our time. Make all battle preparations. "

In a riotous voice, they all said, "Yes, my Queen! " The majority of them Left with purpose.

Avalon looked to Sorcha and stated, "You are a rare assist to my kingdom."
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Xavier shrugged nonchalantly. "It is a good tactical advantage to sell yourself as less then what you are." He replied, as he started walking aimlessly in thought. He had been testing the waters of an alignment of mutual benefits. Xavier periodically glanced over at Don, in speculation. He was about to ask, when Markus returned. Xavier instantly straightened and looked at Markus with a blank expression.

Markus gave him a hard look. He then looked between the two. But seeing that they looked as if the hadn't been talking, he relaxed his suspicions.
He walked over to his desk and poured himself a drink. After he took a long drink, he let out a deep breath. "Your wolves are providing quite resourceful. But that just means they are fast becoming first on my list of things to be dealt with." He said with ire.

"Problems, Markus? " Xavier asked with a note of levity.

Markus glared at him with a sneer. "What gives you that idea? " He asked sarcastically.
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Graydon was elated. "I'm glad. " He said simply.
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Bertram stopped in front of the steps. He knelt down on his kelpie knees so she could step off.
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Jaxon eagerly took the offered food. He took a small bite and made a sound at the delicious taste. "Oh, I think I like this rabbit. Thank you, Skylar. " He said with conviction. He was so glad she was a meat eater too.
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Raine looked at Zypher again as he stepped out from behind Anna. "Oh, well don't just spring it on unsuspecting guests. It intimidating. But then that could be a good thing." He teased him back.

Zypher chuckled dispite himself. "Fear not. I wouldn't think of it." He explained as he headed down the hallway.
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Luce listened intently as he explained everything. She wanted to go with him. But didn't feel it was her place to ask such a thing. She wasn't really an asset in his world. "I understand, Jason. It is very important you do this. It is your legacy and your people need you. The couldn't have a more capable leader. You father taught you well." She said with the utmost respect.

 

[NickyKnack]

Aaron watched the other generals quietly. He was curious about this new realm and wanted to explore it, though for the moment, he stayed close to the camp. He wondered about Vatgkan, and how he had betrayed the king. 

Elina came and sat down beside Aaran. "Well, what do you think of my home world? " She asked curiously. She had noticed he'd been more reserved as of late. She hoped he didn't regret his decision to help them.

 

[StarrNico]

The room murmured their agreement with her plan. Avalon smiled widely at Sorcha and said, "That confirms it. We fight for our home, in our home. Let's make the most of our time. Make all battle preparations. "

In a riotous voice, they all said, "Yes, my Queen! " The majority of them Left with purpose.

Avalon looked to Sorcha and stated, "You are a rare assist to my kingdom."
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Xavier shrugged nonchalantly. "It is a good tactical advantage to sell yourself as less then what you are." He replied, as he started walking aimlessly in thought. He had been testing the waters of an alignment of mutual benefits. Xavier periodically glanced over at Don, in speculation. He was about to ask, when Markus returned. Xavier instantly straightened and looked at Markus with a blank expression.

Markus gave him a hard look. He then looked between the two. But seeing that they looked as if the hadn't been talking, he relaxed his suspicions.
He walked over to his desk and poured himself a drink. After he took a long drink, he let out a deep breath. "Your wolves are providing quite resourceful. But that just means they are fast becoming first on my list of things to be dealt with." He said with ire.

"Problems, Markus? " Xavier asked with a note of levity.

Markus glared at him with a sneer. "What gives you that idea? " He asked sarcastically.
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Graydon was elated. "I'm glad. " He said simply.
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Bertram stopped in front of the steps. He knelt down on his kelpie knees so she could step off.
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Jaxon eagerly took the offered food. He took a small bite and made a sound at the delicious taste. "Oh, I think I like this rabbit. Thank you, Skylar. " He said with conviction. He was so glad she was a meat eater too.
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Raine looked at Zypher again as he stepped out from behind Anna. "Oh, well don't just spring it on unsuspecting guests. It intimidating. But then that could be a good thing." He teased him back.

Zypher chuckled dispite himself. "Fear not. I wouldn't think of it." He explained as he headed down the hallway.
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Luce listened intently as he explained everything. She wanted to go with him. But didn't feel it was her place to ask such a thing. She wasn't really an asset in his world. "I understand, Jason. It is very important you do this. It is your legacy and your people need you. The couldn't have a more capable leader. You father taught you well." She said with the utmost respect.

Elina came and sat down beside Aaran. "Well, what do you think of my home world? " She asked curiously. She had noticed he'd been more reserved as of late. She hoped he didn't regret his decision to help them.

Sorcha dipped her head to Avalon again, smiling "This is our home as well, my Queen. That is one thing we share despite our stations in this life." She said then looked up to her again then glanced around to be sure they were alone at the moment "We fight for what is right, perhaps when this is done we can discuss with everyone allowing royals to marry for love"
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Don looked to Marcus then shrugged "We were taught by the best and it is our homes we are defending. That gives us the advantage." He said then smiled again "The best thing to fight for is family and home, which we are. You fight for money or greed or simply power, I am still uncertain, but that always fails in the end"
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Kyra smiled then lay back again, sighing happily
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Jackie got off and stood, looking around her home then back to Bertram again "Thank you for taking me and bringing me home again" She said softly
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Skylar smiled at him again, eating a bit of hers while they drove to a safehouse. She was glad he liked the rabbit so much.
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Anna chuckled and headed for the kitchen to get a bite to eat. She was glad they had done that, it made her feel better about the whole day.
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Jason looked down then took her hand gently "I want you to be with me, but I know it is dangerous out there. I want you safe more than I want to keep you by my side." He said then looked back to her eyes. He was torn, he wanted her with him, but he knew this was the safest place for her to be
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Aaron looked to her and smiled "It's lovely here" He said then looked around again "Very different from Earth, with the different colored sky." HE then wondered if his powers would work the same over here or not, so he made a snowball in his palm, just to see if he could

 

[NickyKnack]

Sorcha dipped her head to Avalon again, smiling "This is our home as well, my Queen. That is one thing we share despite our stations in this life." She said then looked up to her again then glanced around to be sure they were alone at the moment "We fight for what is right, perhaps when this is done we can discuss with everyone allowing royals to marry for love" 
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Don looked to Marcus then shrugged "We were taught by the best and it is our homes we are defending. That gives us the advantage." He said then smiled again "The best thing to fight for is family and home, which we are. You fight for money or greed or simply power, I am still uncertain, but that always fails in the end" 
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Kyra smiled then lay back again, sighing happily
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Jackie got off and stood, looking around her home then back to Bertram again "Thank you for taking me and bringing me home again" She said softly
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Skylar smiled at him again, eating a bit of hers while they drove to a safehouse. She was glad he liked the rabbit so much. 
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Anna chuckled and headed for the kitchen to get a bite to eat. She was glad they had done that, it made her feel better about the whole day.
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Jason looked down then took her hand gently "I want you to be with me, but I know it is dangerous out there. I want you safe more than I want to keep you by my side." He said then looked back to her eyes. He was torn, he wanted her with him, but he knew this was the safest place for her to be
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Aaron looked to her and smiled "It's lovely here" He said then looked around again "Very different from Earth, with the different colored sky." HE then wondered if his powers would work the same over here or not, so he made a snowball in his palm, just to see if he could

Avalon smiled softly. "You are far to observent, Princess Sorcha. And here I though I hid it well. But one battle at a time, my friend. For something tells me, our war with my brother, will be easier then that one." She said reflectively.
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Don's words lit Markus's temper. " Bold words from a caged animal. I hear not the calvary coming for you." He retorted with venom.

Xavier shared a side look with Don as he turned to look at the book shelf.
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Graydon watched her a moment. Taking in her delicate bone structure and her beautiful face. He smirked slightly as he resumed laying out beside her. She was the prettiest female he'd ever laid eyes on. Yet she was devoid of arrogance and vanity. But above all, she hadn't a judgmental bone in her body. A female of her ilk could make a man feel small and insignificant with a single glance. Yet she alone had the power to make him feel like the most special person on the Earth. He glanced over at her reposed state and carefully rested his hand a short distance from her own.
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Bertram straightened and look at her. 'But of course. It was my pleasure to be of assistance to you, Jackie. I'm going to rest in your pond for a bit. If you have need of me, don't hesitate to call me. ' He thought at her ss he tapped his temple.
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Jaxon stole glances out the back window curiously. Alternating between nibbling his jerky and looking around.
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Zypher stripped of his shirt and headed for the shower in the master bedroom. He walked into the bathroom and closed the door to full disrobe. He cranked the water on as hot as he could stand it. He dipped his head under the streams and let it wash away his anxiety of the day. He thought about what lay ahead and swore he'd get Anna's and Jason's father back. He deeply respected the wolf. When the chill left his core, he started washing himself.
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Luce cupped both sides of his face and made a soothing sound. "Don't do that to yourself. You must do this Jason. Honor your father in his time of need. You'll know where to find me." She whispered softly. She then stood on her tippy toes, to kiss his lips tenderly.
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Elina smiled as she watched him. "It never ceases to amaze me, every time you do that. She said in wonder.

 

[Americano Blue]

"I can see you don't care about my master. You've locked me up to keep me from serving him." Jackdaw complained.

Absmi was looking for Dawn when she hear her voice. She had to tell her about the state of things. She rounded a corner and saw her talking to a door. Curiously she walked over to her. "Lady Dawn?" She asked quietly.
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"Never my lady. If by chance you happen to fall off, I'd catch you before you'd go splat. " Pyro said with a note of humor.

Degan laughed at that. "Hey, that could be on a greeting card. Hallmark has nothing on you." He stated good-naturedly.
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Pandora gave a serpentine smile. "Our good differs between us. To me, good is a hard won victory, the sampling of conquered flesh and the freedom of my domain.

Aeval looked at Dust and stated, "My goods are far more simple. It's the cool clear water to drink, the sanctuary of a safe cave, to which I call home and my new friendship with you Dust. I've never had that before and I'm finding it difficult to see my life without you in it.

Ena thought as Aeval talked. When she finished, she smiled down at him. "Mine are: the wind in my face, the sun on my scales, the feasts of the forest and the lakes." She then grew serious, as she looked hard at Dust. "And my own identity. It is good to have the name you gave me."

Dawn let her head fall agains the door in frustration. "Shut up about your master!" She looked at Absmi. "Hi. There's something wrong with him."
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Zia laughed. She really enjoyed their company.
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Dust gave a small nod of understanding. He walked quietly the rest of the way.

 

[StarrNico]

Avalon smiled softly. "You are far to observent, Princess Sorcha. And here I though I hid it well. But one battle at a time, my friend. For something tells me, our war with my brother, will be easier then that one." She said reflectively.
~~~
Don's words lit Markus's temper. " Bold words from a caged animal. I hear not the calvary coming for you." He retorted with venom.

Xavier shared a side look with Don as he turned to look at the book shelf.
~~~
Graydon watched her a moment. Taking in her delicate bone structure and her beautiful face. He smirked slightly as he resumed laying out beside her. She was the prettiest female he'd ever laid eyes on. Yet she was devoid of arrogance and vanity. But above all, she hadn't a judgmental bone in her body. A female of her ilk could make a man feel small and insignificant with a single glance. Yet she alone had the power to make him feel like the most special person on the Earth. He glanced over at her reposed state and carefully rested his hand a short distance from her own.
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Bertram straightened and look at her. 'But of course. It was my pleasure to be of assistance to you, Jackie. I'm going to rest in your pond for a bit. If you have need of me, don't hesitate to call me. ' He thought at her ss he tapped his temple.
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Jaxon stole glances out the back window curiously. Alternating between nibbling his jerky and looking around.
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Zypher stripped of his shirt and headed for the shower in the master bedroom. He walked into the bathroom and closed the door to full disrobe. He cranked the water on as hot as he could stand it. He dipped his head under the streams and let it wash away his anxiety of the day. He thought about what lay ahead and swore he'd get Anna's and Jason's father back. He deeply respected the wolf. When the chill left his core, he started washing himself.
~~
Luce cupped both sides of his face and made a soothing sound. "Don't do that to yourself. You must do this Jason. Honor your father in his time of need. You'll know where to find me." She whispered softly. She then stood on her tippy toes, to kiss his lips tenderly.
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Elina smiled as she watched him. "It never ceases to amaze me, every time you do that. She said in wonder.

Sorcha nodded then smiled at her before turning to go "I will see what all I can get done, and get the non-combatants to work on the pendants."
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Don smiled then shrugged and sat back against the wall "You likely wouldn't hear them coming, not until it's too late." He said and nearly closed his eyes, watching the human carefully
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Kyra felt his hand near her own and smiled again. She reached over a little and touched his hand to hold his hand without looking over to him. She wanted to be near him and felt safe with him.
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Jackie smiled again and nodded "I will" She thought back to him then hugged him before going inside to get something to eat
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It wasn't too long before they pulled up at a house out in the country. Skylar reached over to open the door so they could get out once they stopped. "Well, here we are, the doc should be inside, waiting on us"
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Anna got her food and found a place to sit and eat. She would get her own shower once he was done.
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Jason hugged her close and kissed her softly.He knew she was right, that she was safer here than anywhere else right now
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Aaron smiled and held it out to her so she could have it if she wanted to. "That's easy to make, I just wanted to be sure I still could here" He told her quietly

 

[NickyKnack]

Dawn let her head fall agains the door in frustration. "Shut up about your master!" She looked at Absmi. "Hi. There's something wrong with him."
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Zia laughed. She really enjoyed their company.
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Dust gave a small nod of understanding. He walked quietly the rest of the way.

"Wrong with who?" She asked confused. But then she heard Jackdaw's muffled voice.

"My master is in trouble! I have to get to him. It hurts and it's very uncomfortable to disobey him. Dawn? Please let me out. Pretty, pretty please. " Jackdaw said.

"Oh! Dawn, that's a minion spell. But he had....no, he gave you his protection pendant, I remember now. We have to break it. But in doing so, will reveal who and what he is. But if we don't, he'll get very sick and possibly die. It's a nasty spell. " Absmi said, as she looked to the door worriedly. She thought frantically on who they could trust .
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Pyro recognized the geographical location and started his decent.

Degan followed his example and landed beside him.
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Aeval looked up at their cave in the cliff and asked, " Going up this way or around the back?"

 

[NickyKnack]

Sorcha nodded then smiled at her before turning to go "I will see what all I can get done, and get the non-combatants to work on the pendants." 
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Don smiled then shrugged and sat back against the wall "You likely wouldn't hear them coming, not until it's too late." He said and nearly closed his eyes, watching the human carefully
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Kyra felt his hand near her own and smiled again. She reached over a little and touched his hand to hold his hand without looking over to him. She wanted to be near him and felt safe with him. 
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Jackie smiled again and nodded "I will" She thought back to him then hugged him before going inside to get something to eat 
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It wasn't too long before they pulled up at a house out in the country. Skylar reached over to open the door so they could get out once they stopped. "Well, here we are, the doc should be inside, waiting on us"
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Anna got her food and found a place to sit and eat. She would get her own shower once he was done.
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Jason hugged her close and kissed her softly.He knew she was right, that she was safer here than anywhere else right now
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Aaron smiled and held it out to her so she could have it if she wanted to. "That's easy to make, I just wanted to be sure I still could here" He told her quietly

Avalon went to do her own preparations.
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Markus glared at Don for a moment, then turned his attention to Xavier and snapped, "Don't you have anything better to do, then to haunt my office?!"

Xavier causality thumbed through a book and didn't bother looking at him as he spoke. "Nope, not since you stole my son. Family time is no longer important when it's just yourself."

Markus glared at him and finished off his drink, before settling the tumbler down on the desk top. He then sat and fired up his computer. "Fine, suit yourself. But for the record, Storms apprehension was due to your betrayal. On two separate occasions. So who's the father of the year? Not you!" He then dismissed Xavier from his attention, as he focused on other matters.
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Graydon twined his fingers with hers. Happy his unspoken desire was answered. He soon closed his eyes and listened to the birds singing.
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Garth looked up as Jackie walked in. He smiled happily, as he looked up from his book. "Jackie! You're back, I'm happy to see you again. " he said carefully.

Cadeon chuckled softly, "Very well spoken, kiddo. " He praised as he winked at Jackie. She looked tired. "Hey, why don't you have a set here. I've warmed it up for ya. You want me yo get you something? " He asked curiously.
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Jaxon stepped out of the vehicle cautiously. The doctor was a good thing, he remained himself. It would get that tracker thing out. So he smiled an followed Skylar.
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Zypher came out refreshed and casually dressed. A tee shirt and sweatpants. Something he'd rarely wear, but decided to comfortable for once. He noticed Anna on the couch and paused long enough to steal a kiss before he too headed in for something to eat.
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Luce wrapped her arms around him tightly. "I love you, Jason. I know it probably too soon to say that, since we haven't officially had our first date yet. But that's how I feel you in my heart. You are my other half. " She said against his neck.
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Elina took it and bit a piece off. She chewed it with enjoyment. When she swallowed, she asked, " After we eat, do you want to go for a walk? There's so much to show you here."