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 Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:34 pm
Quote: The Dogs (3) - Destiny City News reports several sightings of 'rabid dogs' appearing throughout the city. Those interviewed claim that the dogs would surround them and chase them down the streets, seemingly popping in and out of sight until the person finally found themselves in a well lit area. You have the misfortune of running into these same dogs. They cling to the shadows as you go about your way at night. Seemingly at the corner of your vision, one flickers by, and you turn and see nothing. Again and again it happens. They are trying to drive you into the darkest corners of the city, herding you away from the light. In the nearby distance are the lights of the city: streetlights, signs, traffic. You have to do something to get there, to escape these creatures. When you make it to any significant light source, you hear a low growl, a wailing hiss; the dogs have vanished. For now.
There was some kind of a large dog chasing here…and honestly…Tilly liked dogs. Like a lot…but there had been reports of some who had rabies and were chasing people and just…
She thought that this was the pack. She wasn’t sure but…they were chasing her…not really…overtly but…she heard them. Finally, she saw a small shop that looked like it was open…if not open than at least not…closed…and she hoped not locked.
Wrenching the door open, Tilly ran inside and shut the doors behind her, panting as she tried to catch her breath. She looked with wide, frightened eyes at the employee who must have been coming to lock up. “I. Hi. I’m sorry to bother you but. There were dogs and they were chasing me and you looked open and I came in to hide…can I just stay for a minute…please?”
Maybe they’d leave if she stayed for a few minutes…she could only hope.
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:51 pm
Harker had been cleaning up shop for the day. They'd decided to call it early since there was little to no foot traffic to begin with.
Ah the perks of owning your own place.
He'd been putting the last few stray books back on the shelf when the door suddenly flew open and slammed shut just as quickly, startling him and sending the book in his hand flying. There had been so much stuff going on in the city right now that the slightest noise was almost too much. It was another reason they were closing up the shop early, another reason he just wanted to go home. He didn’t think it had anything to do with him and his own issues but. You never really could tell.
"Well hello to you too." He grumbled, nerves frayed. "Welcome to Ink and Blood. Unfortunately, we're closed."
He knew he should have locked the door first. Next time he would. Next time he wouldn’t just let random kids in when he was supposed to be leaving.
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:54 pm
Tilly gave a sharp laugh that was all nerves and she shook her head. “I’m sorry…I…I’m sorry. I’ll leave. I’ll absolutely leave but…just not right this second? They were after me and I just…I don’t want them to get me I…you don’t really understand…”
She turned to look outside again and saw the dark looming shapes out there.
“They’re dogs. Like huge dogs? Wolves? Angry rabid dog like creatures? Look man. I don't want to get eaten, I[‘m sorry…but please don't’ send me back out there right this second…I…I can help you clean if you want me too but…I can’t…”
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:00 pm
Harker frowned, gaze narrowing at the girl plastered against the door.
Since when did 'We're closed' mean "I'ma hang around a couple minutes.'. In what world did that translate and make sense.
"Fine...." He grumbled half heartedly, before stepping closer to the door. The young man made a face at the beasts outside, reaching to lock the door when one snapped at the at the door, Harker lunging backwards, slamming the lock shut. Okay. So she wasn’t crazy. That was both more and less worrying depending on what way that you looked at it, though Harker would have rather her have just been crazy than there actually be monsters chasing her. If she wasn’t here though, he could check to see if the monsters were really monsters or were just youma doing their thing. Damn. If he had only locked the door in the first place.
"Uh... Nevermind. I take it back. Don't go outside. And get the ******** away for the door please."
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:03 pm
Tilly gave a shrill laugh and shook her head, swiftly moving away from the door and further into the shop. Her hands were clenched in front of her to stop them from trembling and she bit down hard to stop her teeth from joining in.
“I’m not…I mean. I’ve heard about these stupid dogs but I didn’t expect to actually get chased. This. I swear I’m going to just…not go outside next october. From this and the bats and the wild games and the leaves…it’s…it’s just a city full of tricks…”
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:09 pm
Harker shot the girl another funny look.
She was laughing. Really, at a time like this? Either she was absolutely insane or her nerves were frayed beyond all imagination. Honestly, he hoped that it was the second option, though it wouldn't be the best one for her…at least he wouldn’t be locked in here with a psycho.
And Jean wondered why he kept to books. Books didn’t have crazy emotions. Books didn’t do anything bad to people or come in when a shop was closed.
He snorted, rolling his eyes as he stepped away from both the door and the girl. "You must be new then." He said. "This sort of s**t always seems to happen here. Destiny City is predictably unpredictable... Though the worst of it always seems to be from Halloween till Christmas. So.... Buckle up, you're in for a ride." He shrugged, waving her over to the little cafe in the corner. "You're not going anywhere till those.... things leave so you might as well get comfortable, unless you want to try and make a break for it."
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:27 pm
Tilly shuddered and shook his head. “No…no thank you. I don’t really want to go back out there, but I appreciate the fact that you think I’m fast enough to outrun those things…I suppose that’s a compliment.”
She wasn’t skilled in running at all, if she were being honest. Maybe if she could find a leaf pile to jump in…maybe then she’d be okay but…right now? She didn’t want to move. “I…would like to just…stay here if you don’t mind. I appreciate the kindness.”
Moving to the area he indicated, she sank down into one of the chairs and folded herself as small as she could, not wanting to be in the way…but not wanting to have to talk. This…wasn’t something she was comfortable doing but…
There had been no other choice and…
Well. She’d just have to deal.
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