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 Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:21 pm
"Didn't miss me one bit did ya?" Lauren teased. "I'm beginning to think you only tolerate me because of my dog."
"Those fangs must be ******** huge..." she answered, "It's pretty bad. I think you need to go to the labs. I know Freshman college level biology but that's about it. Just enough to know you'll pass out from any more bloodloss." She sniffed some more, "I don't smell poison. Don't ask me how... but I feel like I can tell what poison smells like." Unknowingly and on an instintive whim Lauren put her nose to Jordan's skin to sniff some more. Then it took over further into licking the wound better.
Lauren noticed what she was doing and was a little embarrased and grossed out but for some reason kept doing it. It felt good to take care of someone in the most basic way of her animalistic nature. It also felt wonderful not fighting herself for once. It was like a beacon for her to go with her instinct and impulses. She felt... purely free.
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:34 pm
“I missed you too, Lauren. I mean, I don’t have many friends out here.. and I meet more people who’d rather hurt me than try to show some basic kindness.. you’re one of my friends.. I was double-teamed by a cobra and a frog in the jungle a few minutes ago and almost lost my life..”
“It’s that bad, that I’d have to go to the labs..? Geez.. I really didn’t get a look at the fangs.. he got me from behind and proceeded to squeeze the life out of me..” of course, he didn’t mention he’d provoked the attack by stealing Thom’s lunch, but minor details like that were insignifigant. He huffed softly as he did a sort of double-take when she mentioned she could smell poison, but there was none present. That was reasurring.
His eyes shot open as he felt something strange on his shoulder, warm and wet. Through his peripheral vision he saw Lauren tending to his wound, with her tongue, like an animal would for another who’d been hurt. He thought best not to bring light to it as it could anger her and he didn’t need that. His day had been hectic enough. He continued to pet and scritch Comet in the meantime, giving a soft smile to Lauren’s kind gesture.
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:46 pm
Lauren finished tending to his wounds and scientificially realised the bacteria she must be introduceing into his system. She stopped as her cheeks became warm and she reached for the cotton, "Oh... um sorry..." She said as she cleared her throat. A small smile escaped her lips, "It's strange... I mean that felt amazing. I didn't know what I was doing at first but to not STOP my instincts. That just... woah." Her brain nearly felt like it was exploding in a mystical revelation, "You don't know how... oh ******** you don't have a clue how divided I've been since I've been injected. I mean I feel like two people." She wrapped up his wound after finishing to dress it.
She didn't know why she had let herself ramble about stupid things to her weak and bleeding friend but she did. Right now she felt so free from that tiny gesture it was unreal.
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:58 pm
Her revel had made him smile and then he realized... "You've changed since we last met, haven't you..? Wow.. I'm sorry I didn't notie before." He was happy for her. She really seemed to enjoy herself and honestly, it felt good for him too. It was like havign a big cat nurse a wound. "Honestly, Lauren, it's not a problem. Soon enough, I'll be right with you. I've already been displaying some strange behaviors.. like when I met Ambrose. He's so nice.. and.. for some reason.. I wanted to submit. Y'know, like a dog, in the hierarchy of canine leadership."
He slipped his shirt back on carefully. The bleeding would stop eventually, but for now, the cotton would soak up most of it, giving him ample time to get medical attention from the labs later. He stood up, shakilly, and fell back into his seat. "Uffff.. damn.." he rubbed his temples "Lauren, I hate to impose on your good graces, but would it be too much to ask for some water and maybe something to eat.. anything with meat in it is good."
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:19 pm
Lauren smiled larger at him. It felt good not having to be careful about what she said around someone, to not step on anyone's toes. Maybe she should hang out with this guy more. "Yeah I've changed.... wait NO I havn't changed. You need to sit down I think the bunny will be fine. " She laughed at his mention of Ambrose. "So you'll be licking my back later on too? " She said jokingly.
"No I'll go get you something. You better sit down so you don't pass out." She pulled his chair out and sat the dog boy down. Lauren went over to Delia, "Another dog needs food, more steak please and lots of it." She said as Delia happily obliged. Lauren brought the food and a glass of water over to Jordan.
"Well maybe... we can start something new. " Lauren said as she sit down, "You and I can go with our impulses no holds barred with eachother and we won't judge eachother for it!" It sounded like a good idea till she said it. "Well unless you have an urge to kill me that won't fly!" Lauren smiled incharacteristicly sweetly in his direction.
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:35 pm
The sweet smell of steak assaulted his nostrils and he was practically salivating before she could return. Jordan eyed the tray of stacked meat and was panting a bit as it made his heart flutter with excitement. He’d been courteous enough to wait for her to set down the tray, but after she sat down, he’d grabbed the top steak in his bare paws and was tearing at it with the canines in the corner of his mouth. Much like a starving dog. “Fank you fo much!” he swallowed a big mouthful. Of course, he didn’t hog it all for himself. Jordan slipped Comet a hearty chunk when he thought she wasn’t looking.
He was intrigued by Lauren’s suggestion and smiled wide at it. He could act on impulse and not be chastised by someone who may be prudish enough to cling onto their fading humanity? Already in these past few weeks, Jordan was learning to like his new senses. He truly was in a new world of enlightenment through his transformation. He nodded, taking another huge chunk out of the steak and swallowed first before speaking this time. “Actually, that sounds like a plan. I don’t know what to expect honestly and if I do start acting somewhat odd after my next change, it’s comforting to know I wouldn’t be judged I happened to give in to more animalistic behaviors.”
He glanced down at Comet and just wondered how much more doglike he’d become.
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:45 pm
"It's a plan then" Lauren felt excited by this notion, "I just... don't have anyone I feel like I can be a mongoose around, except..." She for some reason stopped herself from mentioning Nita's name. She wanted to keep that a secret from Jordan and she had no clue why. This seemed at odds to their new pact to run on instinct and impulse unabashadly around eachother. Maybe she unconsciously knew Nita wasn't pro islander anymore. Or maybe it was something else...
Lauren felt a bit akward as she puzzled this through her mind but decided to get up and grab her tray to finish her meal.
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:54 pm
Curious how she paused. She was so full of life and then she suddenly stopped shy of mentioning someone’s name. This struck him as odd, considering from what he knew of her, Lauren was not the shy, quiet, introvert type Jordan was more closely to being. Jordan smiled on though and leaned in to give the mongoose a playful wink. “Oh, do you mean Doctor Moreau? It’s alright to show affection towards him. I find myself quite fond of him too.”
“There’s just too many people that are hung up on this whole becoming-an-animal trip. It really is disheartening, but then I meet people like you and Awen who are really cool about the changes and the island and the labs. I nearly get my butt kicked halfway to China for being tolerant.. no obedient to the labs.” That was a much better word choice.
He drank some water and poured some in his paw for Comet to lap. He was really building this whole pack mentality with other canines and it made him feel good.
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:08 pm
Lauren's cheeks felt hotter under his fur after the wink, but the other mention of Moreau just made laugh, "Yeah Moreau, well he's more lie a father to me. Kind of stupid huh. But I suppose there was a time where I did have a little thing for him. Thinking about that right now is gross though" Lauren stuck her tongue out and resumed her eating. She thought to much, perhaps that was her problem. Animals probably don't think that much. Comet doesn't think when she barks at the dryer. She seemed very fond of Jordan.
"I think I will have a hard time bringing Comet home with me if you keep spoiling her." She commented, "Hell and to think I was spoiling her." Lauren reached over to ruff Comet's head but Comet liked the new person that smelled like dog. Yes, yes he was more like her than the one that smelled funny at times.
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:21 pm
“I can’t help it. Ever since my change, I’ve been experiencing new things, one after another and it’s so completely amazing!” he beamed proudly. As she’d promised, the changes ushered in a new world of discoveries. “And just like with Ambrose, I feel a kinship with other canines. I’m not sure if it’s instinctual or something embedded in the very breeding of every canine mind, but it makes me happy to do this.” He leaned down to give Comet a kiss on her forehead, while he ruffed her cheeks. “I guess it’s like.. well.. like another family.. if that makes any sense.”
He smiled between Comet and Lauren. “I guess it comes with the territory. I’ve even begun to consider the beach as my turf.” He chuckled. “Silly, huh? But, it’s my sanctuary and it’s so peaceful out there. I love to sit on the sand and let the breeze whip through my fur. Do you know how many scents the ocean breeze carries? It’s so nice.” Jordan felt comfortable around Lauren and was able to open up more due to that.
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:39 pm
Lauren nodded in agreement, "I can understand that. Hell I used hate everyone before I started changing. Now I find myself way more social and actually nice. Sure I can still be a b***h but it seems like it fixed that part of my brain." She smiled at sharing these thoughts, "I keep feeling like I NEED to get along with as many people as possible. But being pro island, that's nearly impossible." Lauren signed audibly at this. It seemed to be the center of her issues.
Another nod of agreement came to his mention of the beach. Lauren pointed to her nose, "This thing doesn't miss much right now." She claimed proudly. "I love the beach. Do you surf by any chance? I havn't gone surfing in forever. I've been with Rex before but havn't seen Rex in forever. Seem s like that happens a lot around here. The island is so huge right now. Everyone seemed to see eachother all the time when I was only the tenth person to arrive." Lauren thought back to how more wild everything was back then. She would explore all the time. Now everything seemed to be found, not very many hidden places left. She hoped there would always be a part of the unknown left for her to find and discover.
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:54 pm
“I won’t hold it against you one bit, Lauren. If you need to rant and rave, then I’m here to listen. We’re not holding back, remember. It’s great that you feel social. I’m still… well… a wall flower. But, when I’m near you, you inspire me to be more outgoing and that can only be a good thing, right?” he stroked the rabbit’s ears and down its neck, trying to keep it calm. Being near two dogs and after nearly being eaten by a snake was an ordeal that made it jittery.
“I do love to swim, but I’ve never been surfing. It looks fun from what I’ve seen, but I don’t know if I have the coordination for that. I actually ran into Awen the other day at the beach. She’s completed her changes, y’know.” He gave that informational head’s up with a smile and a quirked brow ”And because of her encouragement, along with Victor’s, I’ve found my purpose here on the island.” He continued as he petted the rabbit “I want to open a clinic outside the labs and use my veterinary and zoological knowledge to benefit the subjects, and those who aren’t.” he smiled down at Comet.
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Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 12:04 am
"Alright no holding back, " Lauren nodded. Of course there was still some things she was holding back but it wasn't entirely conscious. "I'm glad I inspire you. Wow, I've never heard that before." She finished eating her snake and beetles and washed it down with some cherry coke.
"I used to swim for high school." Lauren said, "Hell I used to be so different back then. Miss perfect popular prissy pants." She stuck her tongue out. "My hair was long and my complexion was perfect and unflawed. I was everything others hated and secretly loved it. I did everything back then until mom died..." She trailed off a little in slight thought. Thinking of her mother wasn't as painful as it used to be but still stung. "Back here though, I started those things back up. But I need to find a niche as well. I had learned quite a bit from Moreau about science." She just noticed something.
"Awen! You know Awen, we used to be best friends. She owes me some snorkeling and some underwater cave diveing! Hey maybe we can all go swimming sometime!" Lauren was getting excited at that idea. "And I think you would make an excellent vet. We need one, most medical practice here is based on human anatomy and knowledge mixed with advanced biological studies. Hardly anyone knows much about veterinary medicine. Maybe I can work for you!" Lauren was downright bubbly at this thought.
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Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 12:39 am
He chuckled as she regaled him of high school life and upped the anty. “We would have gotten along well in high school. I was the high school football stud. My dad was the coach so I couldn’t say no. Plus, I was so violent then. Hormones and such.. just raging and making me angry all the time. It gave me the outlet I needed to vent my frustrations by crunching some bones.” He didn’t look as proud as he thought he would, but he continued on. “I became the team’s star player and everything. I was the muscular stud of every girl’s envy.” That part, however, made him smile from ear-to-ear.
“Awen is so cool! She was the first subject I met and we became instant friends, even if I was a dink.” he sat up and grinned even wider. “I’d love for us to go swimming together! That’d be so awesome, indeed! I promised her I wanted to go swimming anyways, since she can’t take the saltwater. I’ve been by the river and the lake and both places would be perfect for a get-together where Awen wouldn’t get dehydrated and we’d have plenty of space to stretch out.” This was a fantastic idea Lauren had and he was liking her more by the minute. Jordan leaned forward, propping his head onto his folded arms as he listened intently with interest when she’d said he’d make a great vet. This fluffed his ego. “With eighty-some-odd people living outside the labs, I think I’d need some help. Do you think the labs would allow me to open a clinic? Either in the village or out of my duplex?”
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Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 7:58 am
Lauren gave him a doubting smile, "You a football hero... NO ******** WAY!" She said in shock, "I had maybe one boyfriend in high school, but it wasn't anything serious. We went out together and I think we kissed ONCE. I was way to busy with everything else to be dating." The memories of that time in her life were good, felt nice to reminense about. This was something she hadn't done for a long time. "I'm sorry Jordan, I can't see ya as the a football stud. Just can't picture it." She laughed again as she shook her head and drank some more cherry soda.
"Deal, sounds like a plan I will contact the labs about some snorkeling gear. I think scuba might be contraband... maybe a LOW level of oxygen might be alright though. I could try and cut some red tape with that." Lauren was confident if she tried hard enough she could get whatever she desired from Moreau. This wasn't true but Lauren still believed it. "And yeah I think they would. If you're pro labs anything you desire is yours. That is if it's not contraband. They may not trust ya with scapel at first but I'll see if I can pull some strings there as well." Lauren winked at that, still highly confident in her connections with the labs.
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