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 Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:15 pm
"Of course we will." Awen smiled and squeezed the dog tighter. She listened as he said he wouldn't last much longer in the jungle and she nodded. "If you want my advice... if you do come back... try to stay away from your duplex. There is something creepy about that place." She paused before adding in. "And I don't trust a duplex that's one of a kind so far out from the rest of ours. There's something fishy with that scenario to me."
"And...yeah, they would." Awen said a little flatly. She sighed softly and shook her head. "I had my second change while we were locked out. Passed out by the lake, woke up in the center. I learned to like my gills reeeaall quick." The manta paused a moment and reminised about that time. Meeting Antony, finding Jamal, hanging out and surviving inthe jungle with Chubbs, Joli and Lauren... the boar. Tee hee... board go smoosh... She shuddered a tiny bit before shaking her head and smiling. "But overall it was an enriching experience, and we were never in any real danger."
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:48 pm
His back was cramping from standing upright. A soft whimper escaped him, knowing he couldn’t stay like that for too much longer. It hurt like hell due to his spine being half-and-half, his hindquarters were meant for quadrapedal motion while his upper spine remained semi-human. “Ah’m not sure how tah stay away from the duplex. Well.. beshides doing thees..” He was already imposing on Seth’s “land” and the call of climate control was so tempting to return to the beach-side duplex. He’d been told the reasons of why he lived so far out, even that the duplex had been rigged, but he wasn’t going to tell her that. Not because he thought of her as a child, no, because he didn’t want to stress her out. She really did look out for him, not just like a friend either.. they had grown close in the months on the island. She was the first he’d met. Even then, she looked out for him. He whimpered again, knowing he had to let go of the comforting embrace. Jordan felt it necessary to nuzzle her cheek while he had the chance, adding in a quick, warm lick of his tongue.
Jordan slipped down her body until he was back in his animalistic stance. His pawpads rubbed against her buttocks just before released completely and landing on all paws. His ears flicked and lowered, not quite flattening, as he realized this. He rubbed his muzzle under her hand… like a dog.. but it was just a way to say he liked her. Hopefully it’d distract her long enough so she wouldn’t think he was a pervert out for a quick feel. His tail continued to wag, though… because… well… it had been a thrill. His tail had a mind of its own. If he could try to stay in a more positive mindset… IF…. Then maybe there was a chance of getting through this without going feral as Lauren had, without losing his mind, while keeping himself in check as not to alow his negative influences to hurt others more.
Jordan sat down on his rump, propped up like a canine, taking in her reminiscence of the lockout. “Et forced you to use your wits and survive? Ah guesh thah’s a positive shpin, right? Ah mean, yeh, that wushn’t right of the labs tah do thah.. but… changing in the wild… how horrible..” He was showing interest. There was so much that he didn’t know before his own arrival. “Ahm shorry ef thish brings up bad memories, but… what elshe has the labsh done to you guysh before ah came here? The labs have been quiet from what ah can guesh.. other than that April Fool’s prank..” he growled softly at all that entailed.
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:17 pm
Awen noticed the graze of her butt, but ignored it. The position seemed painful for the dog and so it was natural he'd slip down, and just accident that he'd touch her there. She shrugged a little. "You could stay on my floor, or someone else's. I'm sure you could probably snag one of the abandoned duplexes and bum in it for awhile if you want your own.
"Changing in the wild wasn't so bad." She smiled brightly. "Like I said, I got to love these gills a whole lot quicker. Otherwise I probably wouldn't have been able to get into the water for another few months if it wasn't for that. Really it was amazing." She smiled genuinely for a moment before contemplating her friend's question. "What else? I dunno. Aside from the odd April Fool's joke and changing us into animals.. not too much really went on besides the lockout. As per my knowledge."
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:47 pm
He tilted his head curiously. His tail thumped as he sat on his haunches. Ears perked up brightly and he brushed his muzzle with the back of a paw. “Ya sure ah wouldn’t be an imposition? Ah mean… well…” he shook his head and flapped his ears. “Maybe.” He said positively. A small grin appeared across his muzzle. “Ef ah can’t make et in the wi-old, ah’ll definitely conshider it.” He said it as e knew he wouldn’t last for too much longer, maybe another month tops? What he wanted to do was span the duration till his next change.. but who knew how long that could be?
When she brimmed happily, it made him happy. She had this sweet smile that he missed the past several times they’d met. He was going to work for a more peaceful Jordan so he wouldn’t give rise to them yelling and fussing till they turned blue in the face. “Ah’d nevah know you were ever once afraid of water if you’d never told me.” he grinned. “You move so gracefully when you swim, like you were born to command the very waves.” He couldn’t help but wiggle and move from side to side as the happier he got the more energetic he was feeling. His question had cost the mood to take a sight plunge and he had to fix that. He felt compelled to make her smile again. It was that canine aspect to comfort others close to them. He ran around her suddenly, barking happily, like a silly mutt.
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:31 pm
She laughed a little as he started to run around her."That was the idea, actually." She was flattered that he was saying she's graceful but those words were almost exactly what Moreau said. No one could get her wrong, she loved the water, she loved changing, but she still resented being tricked to the island. "I'm sure you'll be such the handsome critter when you're all done. Pretty neat concept for your change anyway."
"Well...you think about it, alright? The duplex thing I mean.I seriously don't like that place..." She gave a small shiver. "And if you need help while yer out in the wild you can always find me, alright?"
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:02 pm
She was smiling! Mission accomplished. He slowed himself to a limping trot and set himself at her side upon his haunches. Jordan smiled in return, craning his neck as he watched her. He pushed his muzzle underneath her hand again and moved it around so it made contact with his ears. Jordan really liked that. His ears were sensitive to touch in a good way. He was understanding why canines really did what with each change he underwent. Dogs were hedonists and lived for physical pleasure and personal satisfaction. They were gluttonous and at times too defensive or needy, but their playful and loyal natures towards those they’ befriended made them great friends.
His tail wagged wildly, actually wiggling his rump from side to side from the momentum. She wasn’t mad at him anymore, as far as he was concerned, and that’s all that mattered. “Sho far sho good. Maybe being in the wi-old will do me good like it did for you.” He rubbed his cheek against her leg in a friendly canine fashion, ‘marking’ her with scent in the way a cat might. He wanted to say something more… but he bit his tongue. He didn’t want to ruin a friendship this strong by blurting out something without being sure… but… the heartstrings were being tugged. He had to be sure of himself before committing to action. He was blushing red beneath his white fur, contrasting the visible difference in shades at the comment of being called a handsome critter. Did that mean she’d feel that way when he was complete? His tail thumped excitedly.
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:12 pm
Jordan sure was a strange being. She chuckled and scratched his ears and between them. He seemed to be enjoying at least the brunt of his changes, which was really good in Awen's eyes. It was always better to accept it than trying to fight it and being miserable.
"A little while shouldn't hurt. As long as you make sure to eat properly." She tapped him on the nose. "And if you can't catch anything, then contact me, don't forget."
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:30 pm
He went cross-eyed as he traced the finger till it bapped his nose. He wriggled his half-snout and let out a cute snit of a sneeze. She was cute when she was forcefully concerned about a friend. “Ah’m being taught how to hunt.” He said proudly. “Part of my wilderness training.”
He leaned himself forward, stretching his body with a groan. He really was a lot longer than he looked just sitting down. “That doesn’t mean there’ll always be food and ah’d rather not shtarve. Ah’ll be more careful about mah health.” He cautiously stepped one paw after another till he was properly stretched and turned around to face her.
“Thanksh for tha feesheez, Awen.” Jordan showed off his fangs in a grin. “And the company of a lovely lady.” He winked. Oh dear God… had he really just done that?! No playing that off now. He could kick himself in the butt later for the slip. “Ah’m not completely one-hundred pershent yet.. ah should go find shomthing light to eat and go lay down. Be sheeing you around?”
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:37 pm
"Of course." She chuckled. The manta ray took the lovely lady comment in stride. He said he was gay, it was a nice compliment, end of story. Friends could compliment friends, call eachother beautiful and whatnot, so why the hell couldn't they call eachother good company?
"And you be careful in the wild. There's more to worry about than just you not eating, as I'm sure you're well aware." She waved a little bit with a concerned face, but it blossomed into a smile. "Take care."
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