HPU: Blue Peak Shore

Roarin · Post by **Roarin** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:18 am

Flint confidently strode off the beaten path and towards the undergrowth. "So i can cut through here right?" He kicked some stray twigs in front of him and picked up a bigger branch. He examined it and dubbed it a good walking stick. "Stay out of wolf territory, check. Anything else i need to know?" He swung his new found stick around in the air enthusiastically fighting an imaginary enemy. He stopped mid swing when a thought occurred to him. He looked at the seagull. "And are you gonna come along for the ride?" Slightly hopeful a knowledgeable bird might accompany him in his travels.

thrasherblades · Post by **thrasherblades** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:59 am

Lars helped out his two female companions with the cooking of his catch despite the exhaustion he was experiencing, and it didn't mind him much as the constant checking of the edibleness of the fish and lobsters raised his concentration and kept his tiredness at bay. He used a blade to cut open the tail of the cooked lobster, revealing the scrumptious white and fluffy meat. He carefully curved his blade inwards and dug out a huge portion, gently blowing of the steaming heat and walking over to Diana.

''My love, this is for you.'' Lars said, steadily holding the blade with the meat and holding out his paw over it to prevent excess from dripping off. ''Thank you both for training and taking care of me.''
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''Uhm...so hey guys, when am I gonna be starting duty officially? And will I be doing it with you guys?'' Tiara asked, now trying to forget the passing of her best friend Mae. Life needed to move on anyway. Her eyes had been stinging from all the crying she had been doing and at least she had Kaiser and E.R for company. All that mattered was working hard for her promotion, that's all that mattered now.
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Randy smirked gleefully as Salina grabbed him by his arm and rushed him out of the hut. ''Awww baby what's takin' us so long? Where're we goin'??'' Randy moaned playfully, almost limp.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:59 am

Roarin wrote:Flint confidently strode off the beaten path and towards the undergrowth. "So i can cut through here right?" He kicked some stray twigs in front of him and picked up a bigger branch. He examined it and dubbed it a good walking stick. "Stay out of wolf territory, check. Anything else i need to know?" He swung his new found stick around in the air enthusiastically fighting an imaginary enemy. He stopped mid swing when a thought occurred to him. He looked at the seagull. "And are you gonna come along for the ride?" Slightly hopeful a knowledgeable bird might accompany him in his travels.

"I already ate and was getting bored, so why not? Oh, and about that 'anything else' you just mentioned..." J-Li pointed his wing tip at the ground. Something like a large cable was right in front of Flint's path. At a glance, the thing had a diameter of 3 feet and it was covered in a shiny black material.
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thrasherblades wrote:Lars helped out his two female companions with the cooking of his catch despite the exhaustion he was experiencing, and it didn't mind him much as the constant checking of the edibleness of the fish and lobsters raised his concentration and kept his tiredness at bay. He used a blade to cut open the tail of the cooked lobster, revealing the scrumptious white and fluffy meat. He carefully curved his blade inwards and dug out a huge portion, gently blowing of the steaming heat and walking over to Diana.
''My love, this is for you.'' Lars said, steadily holding the blade with the meat and holding out his paw over it to prevent excess from dripping off. ''Thank you both for training and taking care of me.''

"You don't have to thank us. We worked together in this. There would be nothing to eat if you hadn't hunted and then lit the fire. And you would suffer from stomach pains if you had eaten this fish raw."
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thrasherblades wrote:''Uhm...so hey guys, when am I gonna be starting duty officially? And will I be doing it with you guys?'' Tiara asked, now trying to forget the passing of her best friend Mae. Life needed to move on anyway. Her eyes had been stinging from all the crying she had been doing and at least she had Kaiser and E.R for company. All that mattered was working hard for her promotion, that's all that mattered now.

Kaiser patted his companion's shoulder. "You take care of her, all right big lug? I trust you on this."
The hulking rottweiler flashed him a grin. "Don't worry. For now I won't ask her to have my pups!" Then he turned to Tiara. "So, lady, let's start about your qualifications: what have you been exactly trained for?"
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thrasherblades wrote:Randy smirked gleefully as Salina grabbed him by his arm and rushed him out of the hut. ''Awww baby what's takin' us so long? Where're we goin'??'' Randy moaned playfully, almost limp.

"We're here, my love." She stopped in front of a large, circular opening framed in solid granite. A serpent's head, carved in granite as well, with diamonds for eyes, looked at the two newcomers.
"Members of the three tribes of Tricana still come here to prove their adulthood." her voice had assumed a tone of reverence. "my brother too came here in pilgrimage and sustain the test. He passed it, and that is why he is trusted to be the next chieftain." She turned her gaze from the snake's gem eyes to Randy. "My mate, if you believe in our future together, if you believe you have changed, if you believe you have won your demons, then go and come back unscathed."

thrasherblades · Post by **thrasherblades** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:29 am

valerio wrote: ---
"You don't have to thank us. We worked together in this. There would be nothing to eat if you hadn't hunted and then lit the fire. And you would suffer from stomach pains if you had eaten this fish raw."
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Kaiser patted his companion's shoulder. "You take care of her, all right big lug? I trust you on this."
The hulking rottweiler flashed him a grin. "Don't worry. For now I won't ask her to have my pups!" Then he turned to Tiara. "So, lady, let's start about your qualifications: what have you been exactly trained for?"
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"We're here, my love." She stopped in front of a large, circular opening framed in solid granite. A serpent's head, carved in granite as well, with diamonds for eyes, looked at the two newcomers.
"Members of the three tribes of Tricana still come here to prove their adulthood." her voice had assumed a tone of reverence. "my brother too came here in pilgrimage and sustain the test. He passed it, and that is why he is trusted to be the next chieftain." She turned her gaze from the snake's gem eyes to Randy. "My mate, if you believe in our future together, if you believe you have changed, if you believe you have won your demons, then go and come back unscathed."

''Mmm...'' Lars hummed in agreement. ''At least, take some, because I believe in taking care of you too. And I want you to feel loved like how you love me. Here...'' Lars said, splitting the piping hot meat and gobbling his half. He gently wrapped a big arm around her waist and held the lobster meat in front of her in his paw. ''Before it gets cold..'' Lars said, smiling and planting a small kiss on her cheek.
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Tiara nodded and proceeded to answer E.R's question. ''I've been trained to detect and hunt down intruders in both homeland and strategic places of interest, and I have been equipped with the skills the lead a team against threats which endanger civilian lives. I have been trained to use my weapon against foes and am a qualified Sniper. I am skilled in interrogation and I have experience working long shift hours Sir. It's my job and I did all that to be qualified to be here. Do you need my qualification certificates. I got them right here..'' Tiara asked, pointing to her gun bag. At the same time, she couldn't help but notice E.R's attractive stature. He had a body to die for!
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Randy gulped but he did not falter as he was brought to what seemed like an entrance to a snakepit ((i assume it is?)) of some kind. He could already hear the faint hissing noises from the entrance and the serpent's head had already struck fear into his heart. It pumped blood over his entire body at a fast rate and he shook a little. But still he stood his ground. He felt like puking, but that did not stop him from taking a step forward, acknowledging the acceptance of this daunting task.

But still he turned back and looked at Salina, his lovely wife. If it wasn't for her, he would be dead by now, and she was the only being on his mind that kept him going. ''Salina...wait for me..okay?'' he said, going back to her and giving her an intimate kiss, holding her waist.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:05 am

thrasherblades wrote:''Mmm...'' Lars hummed in agreement. ''At least, take some, because I believe in taking care of you too. And I want you to feel loved like how you love me. Here...'' Lars said, splitting the piping hot meat and gobbling his half. He gently wrapped a big arm around her waist and held the lobster meat in front of her in his paw. ''Before it gets cold..'' Lars said, smiling and planting a small kiss on her cheek.

"You look tired," Athena said. "Would you like to rest?"
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thrasherblades wrote:Tiara nodded and proceeded to answer E.R's question. ''I've been trained to detect and hunt down intruders in both homeland and strategic places of interest, and I have been equipped with the skills the lead a team against threats which endanger civilian lives. I have been trained to use my weapon against foes and am a qualified Sniper. I am skilled in interrogation and I have experience working long shift hours Sir. It's my job and I did all that to be qualified to be here. Do you need my qualification certificates. I got them right here..'' Tiara asked, pointing to her gun bag. At the same time, she couldn't help but notice E.R's attractive stature. He had a body to die for!

E.R. was definitely impressed. He whistled. "Well, then I guess it'll be easy to find something for you to do. Let's see..." he skimmed trhough the clipping board he carried. "There! We need someone to cover night patrol against the rabbits raid. It will do, for a start. And I get to lead the team, but that's only a coincidence, I swear." He grinned.
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thrasherblades wrote:Randy gulped but he did not falter as he was brought to what seemed like an entrance to a snakepit ((i assume it is?)) of some kind. He could already hear the faint hissing noises from the entrance and the serpent's head had already struck fear into his heart. It pumped blood over his entire body at a fast rate and he shook a little. But still he stood his ground. He felt like puking, but that did not stop him from taking a step forward, acknowledging the acceptance of this daunting task.
But still he turned back and looked at Salina, his lovely wife. If it wasn't for her, he would be dead by now, and she was the only being on his mind that kept him going. ''Salina...wait for me..okay?'' he said, going back to her and giving her an intimate kiss, holding her waist.

"I will be waiting. I trust your strength. But you must trust your own... Or you won't be coming back. Now go."

Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:19 am

valerio wrote:<What? Oh uhm, yes.> The spectral figure nodded. <Everything did go well, though not every thing. The one supposed to become chieftain refused to bear the mantle. I fear this will not bode well in the long run...>

"well, I hope that all works out," said Levi, turning towards the direction of the forest. "Hey, I think I read somewhere that there are monkeys on this Island. Monkeys pretty much do parkour, which means they probably know a few places I can practice my skills. think I could meet some of them, or do they keep to themselves?"

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:26 am

<The monkeys are nice guys...generally. Sometimes they like play their own pranks, but they never harmed someone. You can find a group of them living at--> Bartholomew seemed to remember something all of a sudden. <Say! Why not talk someone of the humans to carry you to the old Portsmouth Village? I'll bet you've never been there!>

thrasherblades · Post by **thrasherblades** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:27 am

valerio wrote: "You look tired," Athena said. "Would you like to rest?"

Lars shook his head. He may have felt the urge to close his eyes and sleep, but his two lovers kept his overall exhaustion at bay. ''It's okay Athena...'' Lars said, taking her by the waste. ''I'm pretty sure I didn't take you lovely Lycaons out here just to watch me doze away eh?'' Lars said, giving her a kiss as well and staring at the burning fire. He then got a fish off the makeshift wooden grill and cut some meat out for her. ''And this is for you, my love.''
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valerio wrote: E.R. was definitely impressed. He whistled. "Well, then I guess it'll be easy to find something for you to do. Let's see..." he skimmed trhough the clipping board he carried. "There! We need someone to cover night patrol against the rabbits raid. It will do, for a start. And I get to lead the team, but that's only a coincidence, I swear." He grinned.

''Oh...well that's great then! Can't wait to get started. I was informed about those darn rabbits too. Heard they could be somewhat of a nuisance at times.'' Tiara said, smiling with her eyes still fixated upon E.R's. Such a handsome male. Could he have chosen a mate yet? Most probably, but Tiara wanted to try her chances. After all, she fell in love with the environment here more than the city life.

''Uhm hey...er...E.R...was just wondering...would you uh....like to have dinner with me sometime soon? I'm uh...not sure about the eateries around the island and was hoping if you could uh...recommend me someplace nice we could go together and feast.'' Tiara asked, blushing a little, hoping that her intentions weren't too obvious.
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valerio wrote: "I will be waiting. I trust your strength. But you must trust your own... Or you won't be coming back. Now go."

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Randy nodded and approached the entrance of the snakepit, the adorning head of the serpent still attempting to intimidate the Spitz. With a huge breath inhaled, he exhaled and stepped in to the granite cave. The hisses got louder and louder, and soon, a few smaller snakes came into view. Randy freaked out, but didn't stop moving. Darkness overcame his sight as he moved deeper within, and soon he was out of sight.

Totally blind to his surroundings, his senses started to heighten as he felt the sizes of the snakes getting bigger and bigger. He could feel them. Their long slender bodies slithering over his body to another rock. Many of them hissed aggressively as he passed by, but Randy was determined not to be perturbed by mere hissing sounds. It did not even cross his mind that some of these reptiles could be venomous. He just kept moving, inspired by the will of Salina's love.

((uhm...not sure how to continue...maybe you'd like to step in ^^'' ))

Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:34 am

valerio wrote:<The monkeys are nice guys...generally. Sometimes they like play their own pranks, but they never harmed someone. You can find a group of them living at--> Bartholomew seemed to remember something all of a sudden. <Say! Why not talk someone of the humans to carry you to the old Portsmouth Village? I'll bet you've never been there!>

"can't say that I have. What's there?"

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:46 am

thrasherblades wrote:Lars shook his head. He may have felt the urge to close his eyes and sleep, but his two lovers kept his overall exhaustion at bay. ''It's okay Athena...'' Lars said, taking her by the waste. ''I'm pretty sure I didn't take you lovely Lycaons out here just to watch me doze away eh?'' Lars said, giving her a kiss as well and staring at the burning fire. He then got a fish off the makeshift wooden grill and cut some meat out for her. ''And this is for you, my love.''

The female took the offer, then looked at the other lycaon and both nodded.
Diana then said, "Then we will start with another exercise. Please, choose a position you feel most comfortable with."
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thrasherblades wrote:''Oh...well that's great then! Can't wait to get started. I was informed about those darn rabbits too. Heard they could be somewhat of a nuisance at times.'' Tiara said, smiling with her eyes still fixated upon E.R's. Such a handsome male. Could he have chosen a mate yet? Most probably, but Tiara wanted to try her chances. After all, she fell in love with the environment here more than the city life.
''Uhm hey...er...E.R...was just wondering...would you uh....like to have dinner with me sometime soon? I'm uh...not sure about the eateries around the island and was hoping if you could uh...recommend me someplace nice we could go together and feast.'' Tiara asked, blushing a little, hoping that her intentions weren't too obvious.

E.R. scratched his head, puzzled. "Err, if by 'around the island' you mean the villages, well, I could escort you to Salisgrave, the nearest one. Their cuisine may be...rustic, but it's really tasteful. Plus, you get to meet our friendler natives. Or we could have a lunch at the resort's restaurant. Your choice."
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thrasherblades wrote:Randy nodded and approached the entrance of the snakepit, the adorning head of the serpent still attempting to intimidate the Spitz. With a huge breath inhaled, he exhaled and stepped in to the granite cave. The hisses got louder and louder, and soon, a few smaller snakes came into view. Randy freaked out, but didn't stop moving. Darkness overcame his sight as he moved deeper within, and soon he was out of sight.
Totally blind to his surroundings, his senses started to heighten as he felt the sizes of the snakes getting bigger and bigger. He could feel them. Their long slender bodies slithering over his body to another rock. Many of them hissed aggressively as he passed by, but Randy was determined not to be perturbed by mere hissing sounds. It did not even cross his mind that some of these reptiles could be venomous. He just kept moving, inspired by the will of Salina's love.

If the white-furred was scared by snakes, this must be his nightmare incarnated!
The corridor opened on a cave. The floor was covered by a slithering mass that produced ghostly shadows under the blue flames coming from openings in the naked rock.
Snakes protruded from other openings, and an eerie light came from the back of the cave.
"Welcome, you who come to face your shadowsss," said a voice. It seemed to come from the end of the cave, where another opening waited, or from everywhere? "Come, come and prove yourself worth."
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RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:"can't say that I have. What's there?"

Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:56 am

valerio wrote:<The other side of the island. It would take two days at least to walk there, but with a jeep we'll be a lot faster. Go to the parking lot, they'll gladly bring you there. It's their job after all.>

"If you say so. but, uhh... which way's the parking lot?" Levi proceeded to head towards the parking lot after Barty showed him the way.

thrasherblades · Post by **thrasherblades** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:03 am

valerio wrote: The female took the offer, then looked at the other lycaon and both nodded.
Diana then said, "Then we will start with another exercise. Please, choose a position you feel most comfortable with."

''Oooh it's lesson time again?'' Lars said, perking up his ears and ruffling the fur on his arms. He nodded enthusiastically and sat down crossed legged on the sand, his back straight and forearms lying on his thighs. He smiled, ready to take in new knowledge. ''I'm ready dear..''
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valerio wrote: E.R. scratched his head, puzzled. "Err, if by 'around the island' you mean the villages, well, I could escort you to Salisgrave, the nearest one. Their cuisine may be...rustic, but it's really tasteful. Plus, you get to meet our friendler natives. Or we could have a lunch at the resort's restaurant. Your choice."

Tiara wagged her tail. The restaurant would have definetly been her choice, but she had high hopes that a relationship with E.R would spark in a tropical atmosphere like a village. ''Oh, Salisgrave seems interesting. That seems like a nice short getaway from work and I'm pretty sure that we could...uh..have great food there..ahaha..'' Tiara said, trying to get away with a cute laugh.
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valerio wrote: If the white-furred was scared by snakes, this must be his nightmare incarnated!
The corridor opened on a cave. The floor was covered by a slithering mass that produced ghostly shadows under the blue flames coming from openings in the naked rock.
Snakes protruded from other openings, and an eerie light came from the back of the cave.
"Welcome, you who come to face your shadowsss," said a voice. It seemed to come from the end of the cave, where another opening waited, or from everywhere? "Come, come and prove yourself worth."

Randy may have been terrified, but he still remained calm. He bit his lip as he stepped forward and remained as still as possible, waiting on the voice for further instructions it might give.
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valerio · Post by **valerio** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:14 am

thrasherblades wrote:''Oooh it's lesson time again?'' Lars said, perking up his ears and ruffling the fur on his arms. He nodded enthusiastically and sat down crossed legged on the sand, his back straight and forearms lying on his thighs. He smiled, ready to take in new knowledge. ''I'm ready dear..''

This time, the two females giggled in a cute way. "Good. Then focus on us...and imagine you're one of us."
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thrasherblades wrote:Tiara wagged her tail. The restaurant would have definetly been her choice, but she had high hopes that a relationship with E.R would spark in a tropical atmosphere like a village. ''Oh, Salisgrave seems interesting. That seems like a nice short getaway from work and I'm pretty sure that we could...uh..have great food there..ahaha..'' Tiara said, trying to get away with a cute laugh. [/color]

"That's just fine! And since I'm off duty until tonight, and that I was wearing this only for formalities purpose..." The Rottweiler took off his security uniform, remaining only with the collar, thus evidencing even more his rippling build. He gallantly offered his arm. "Shall we go?"
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thrasherblades wrote:Randy may have been terrified, but he still remained calm. He bit his lip as he stepped forward and remained as still as possible, waiting on the voice for further instructions it might give.

"Walk in. Let my children taste your emotions, sense your true nature. Come to me." the voice had a hypnotic quality, it sounded as if the cave itself was speaking with the voice of the eons.
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RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:"If you say so. but, uhh... which way's the parking lot?" Levi proceeded to head towards the parking lot after Barty showed him the way.

A woman was dozing on the back seat, her eyes covered by the large brim of her straw hat. She wore a tank top and shorts with a floreal motif.
Without moving, her arms still crossed behind her head, the woman said, "Hi there, kitty boy. Looking for a trip?"

thrasherblades · Post by **thrasherblades** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:31 am

valerio wrote: This time, the two females giggled in a cute way. "Good. Then focus on us...and imagine you're one of us."

Lars smirked with an eyebrow raised. He smiled as he gave shot them a ''naughty'' look. ''Well well well, I'm pretty sure I heard that with all that sea water trapped in my ears.'' Lars said, licking his lips. ''Hm. Alright then. Leseee...'' Lars said, closing his eyes. He concentrated and soon enough his soul was out of his body, this time without any complications. He saw his two mates standing in front of him and proceeded to ''enter'' Diana's body. Darkness followed.

''Hm. This should be it I think. I...don't feel muscles...''
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valerio wrote: "That's just fine! And since I'm off duty until tonight, and that I was wearing this only for formalities purpose..." The Rottweiler took off his security uniform, remaining only with the collar, thus evidencing even more his rippling build. He gallantly offered his arm. "Shall we go?"

Her heart beat wildly in her chest as E.R revealed his true stature under that uniform. It took a while for Tiara to adjust her composure, but she couldn't help but swoon and gawk lovingly at his big bulging muscles she had never seen in her entire life. After a while her heart melted instantly like hot cheese.

''Ha..haha...oh yes...s-sure...'' Tiara said, walking towards the big, bulging and handsome Rottie, using his arm as a support for her constant flailing body. Her face was now blushing like a tomato. She batted her eyelashes at him, playfully hinting him for attraction sake.
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valerio wrote: "Walk in. Let my children taste your emotions, sense your true nature. Come to me." the voice had a hypnotic quality, it sounded as if the cave itself was speaking with the voice of the eons.

''Uh...Okay..'' Randy uttered. He did as he was told and continued pressing on towards the source of the voice, letting the snakes around him taste and sense his snow white fur. The light at the other end only made him wonder if he was ever going to find this voice, or never. He decided to ask.

''W..where are you?'' Randy called out.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:44 am

thrasherblades wrote:Lars smirked with an eyebrow raised. He smiled as he gave shot them a ''naughty'' look. ''Well well well, I'm pretty sure I heard that with all that sea water trapped in my ears.'' Lars said, licking his lips. ''Hm. Alright then. Leseee...'' Lars said, closing his eyes. He concentrated and soon enough his soul was out of his body, this time without any complications. He saw his two mates standing in front of him and proceeded to ''enter'' Diana's body. Darkness followed.
''Hm. This should be it I think. I...don't feel muscles...''

"You are doing fine, mate," Diana said...with Lars' voice!
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thrasherblades wrote:Her heart beat wildly in her chest as E.R revealed his true stature under that uniform. It took a while for Tiara to adjust her composure, but she couldn't help but swoon and gawk lovingly at his big bulging muscles she had never seen in her entire life. After a while her heart melted instantly like hot cheese.
''Ha..haha...oh yes...s-sure...'' Tiara said, walking towards the big, bulging and handsome Rottie, using his arm as a support for her constant flailing body. Her face was now blushing like a tomato. She batted her eyelashes at him, playfully hinting him for attraction sake.

E.R. walked his date out of the security staff building. "So, what are your plans for the future? Would you like to move here or will you return to your home? Are you...planning a family at all?" he asked with the most sly smile.
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thrasherblades wrote:''Uh...Okay..'' Randy uttered. He did as he was told and continued pressing on towards the source of the voice, letting the snakes around him taste and sense his snow white fur. The light at the other end only made him wonder if he was ever going to find this voice, or never. He decided to ask.
''W..where are you?'' Randy called out.

"I am here," came from the end of the cave. With each step Randy took, the snakes seemed to become more aggressive, many were hissing, coiling and snapping at the air.
"My children feel the dark passions that contaminated your soul. Tell me, are you truly free of your evil?"

thrasherblades · Post by **thrasherblades** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:48 am

valerio wrote: "You are doing fine, mate," Diana said...with Lars' voice!

''Huh...that was...q..quick...'' Lars said, stopping to realize his voice sounded more feminine....and his body was more slender! Like Diana's!

Lars shrieked as the disappearance of his muscles flooded his mind and drove him insane. He gripped his new slender body and shivered, longing to hop back inside!
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valerio wrote: E.R. walked his date out of the security staff building. "So, what are your plans for the future? Would you like to move here or will you return to your home? Are you...planning a family at all?" he asked with the most sly smile.

''Hahah...wellll...'' Tiara replied, still swooning over her date and letting his scent drive her senses over the top. ''I mean...I do plan to go home after this assignment...but if I really like it here...I'm sure I would love to live here too. And uhm....well....I've never had a boyfriend before so uh...uhm...'' Tiara replied, now getting all flustered, but smiling.
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valerio wrote: "I am here," came from the end of the cave. With each step Randy took, the snakes seemed to become more aggressive, many were hissing, coiling and snapping at the air.
"My children feel the dark passions that contaminated your soul. Tell me, are you truly free of your evil?"

''Indeed I have been contaminated, but I have been cleansed thoroughly. That I can assure you.'' Randy said, speaking up without any nervousness. He needed to be truthful after all, this voice seemed to peer inside his soul. The snakes around still gave him the shivers, but he stood firm as he answered.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:14 am

thrasherblades wrote:''Huh...that was...q..quick...'' Lars said, stopping to realize his voice sounded more feminine....and his body was more slender! Like Diana's!
Lars shrieked as the disappearance of his muscles flooded his mind and drove him insane. He gripped his new slender body and shivered, longing to hop back inside!

Athena put her paws over his shoulders, in a gesture meant to calm him.
"Relax, now just relax. This was supposed to happen. in fact, the easiness with which you performed mean that our bond is strong. Should one of us being in danger, you will be able to come to our aid. Now exhale, relax, and stand up. don't leave this body."
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thrasherblades wrote:''Hahah...wellll...'' Tiara replied, still swooning over her date and letting his scent drive her senses over the top. ''I mean...I do plan to go home after this assignment...but if I really like it here...I'm sure I would love to live here too. And uhm....well....I've never had a boyfriend before so uh...uhm...'' Tiara replied, now getting all flustered, but smiling.

His stubby tail wagged. "Not a boyfriend so far? Really, what a shame!" The sand sort of crackled under their feet. The sea washed placidly in the distance, the sun mitigated by a cool breeze that made the trees rustle. "Or should I say luck..?" E.R. added, while his arm wrapped around her waist.
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thrasherblades wrote:''Indeed I have been contaminated, but I have been cleansed thoroughly. That I can assure you.'' Randy said, speaking up without any nervousness. He needed to be truthful after all, this voice seemed to peer inside his soul. The snakes around still gave him the shivers, but he stood firm as he answered.

The cave itself seemed to exhale a heavy, rhythmic breath. Now a sloshing sound could be heard from the opening maw. "While your courage does you honor, your naivete does not, Randy."
As if those words had been a signal, the snakes became angrier. Their malevolent eyes all gleamed at the dog, as waiting for the final command finish him off.
"Mortal, evil is part of the living, just as its counterpart. One who aspired to get rid of good or evil will become corrupted, unworthy of living on this island which I guard."
The carpet of snakes waited, immobile.
"So answer the question with truth in your heart: what will you do with your shadows?"

thrasherblades · Post by **thrasherblades** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:34 am

valerio wrote: Athena put her paws over his shoulders, in a gesture meant to calm him.
"Relax, now just relax. This was supposed to happen. in fact, the easiness with which you performed mean that our bond is strong. Should one of us being in danger, you will be able to come to our aid. Now exhale, relax, and stand up. don't leave this body."

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''Gah! H..Okay...okay...'' Lars said, breathing heavily. Despite the constant freaking out that he had just entered his soul into another body, he noticed that he wasn't tired and that it took him no more than a few seconds to transit into Diana. The swift progress astounded him. It was a big leap from the ''dolphin'' incident.

Lars slowly stood up, taking in steady breaths of air as he did so. But he smiled as he felt the strong muscles of Diana's body, and her heartbeat, and her breathing. For a moment it felt so divine. ''Huh...wow...this actually doesn't seem really hard!'' Lars said, finally calming down and stretching his new body.
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valerio wrote: His stubby tail wagged. "Not a boyfriend so far? Really, what a shame!" The sand sort of crackled under their feet. The sea washed placidly in the distance, the sun mitigated by a cool breeze that made the trees rustle. "Or should I say luck..?" E.R. added, while his arm wrapped around her waist.

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Tiara's heart skipped a beat as she felt the warm arm of E.R envelop her waist. Soon, the tragedy of her best friend became a thing of the past as E.R's care and concern for her replaced that, and she was finally smiling again.

She tip-toed and gave the hulking Rottie a small kiss on his cheek and nuzzled into the side of his body, rejoicing her new found love.
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valerio wrote: The cave itself seemed to exhale a heavy, rhythmic breath. Now a sloshing sound could be heard from the opening maw. "While your courage does you honor, your naivete does not, Randy."
As if those words had been a signal, the snakes became angrier. Their malevolent eyes all gleamed at the dog, as waiting for the final command finish him off.
"Mortal, evil is part of the living, just as its counterpart. One who aspired to get rid of good or evil will become corrupted, unworthy of living on this island which I guard."
The carpet of snakes waited, immobile.
"So answer the question with truth in your heart: what will you do with your shadows?"

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Randy, once terrified, had suddenly become frustrated. What was this voice trying to say? He was here to battle and conquer his fears, and not to play any more games.

''Listen...'' Randy said in an irritated tone. ''I came here to face my fear of you creatures. The demon Sylar had been cast out of my body, and I am convicted that there will be no more filth entering my soul. I came here because I love my wife, and I want to prove to her that I am her mate and I am WILLING to take on anything that comes my way. I am a warrior of Salisgrave. I will defend my wife and village...and for shadows, I WILL HUNT THEM DOWN.'' Randy declared.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:08 am

thrasherblades wrote:''Gah! H..Okay...okay...'' Lars said, breathing heavily. Despite the constant freaking out that he had just entered his soul into another body, he noticed that he wasn't tired and that it took him no more than a few seconds to transit into Diana. The swift progress astounded him. It was a big leap from the ''dolphin'' incident.
Lars slowly stood up, taking in steady breaths of air as he did so. But he smiled as he felt the strong muscles of Diana's body, and her heartbeat, and her breathing. For a moment it felt so divine. ''Huh...wow...this actually doesn't seem really hard!'' Lars said, finally calming down and stretching his new body.

"Good," Athena said. "Now take a look at yourself."
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thrasherblades wrote:Tiara's heart skipped a beat as she felt the warm arm of E.R envelop her waist. Soon, the tragedy of her best friend became a thing of the past as E.R's care and concern for her replaced that, and she was finally smiling again.
She tip-toed and gave the hulking Rottie a small kiss on his cheek and nuzzled into the side of his body, rejoicing her new found love.

"I'm glad you feel this way," he muttered with almost a purr in his rumbling voice. "Tell me, how comes that a creature such as you is still single?"
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thrasherblades wrote:Randy, once terrified, had suddenly become frustrated. What was this voice trying to say? He was here to battle and conquer his fears, and not to play any more games.
''Listen...'' Randy said in an irritated tone. ''I came here to face my fear of you creatures. The demon Sylar had been cast out of my body, and I am convicted that there will be no more filth entering my soul. I came here because I love my wife, and I want to prove to her that I am her mate and I am WILLING to take on anything that comes my way. I am a warrior of Salisgrave. I will defend my wife and village...and for shadows, I WILL HUNT THEM DOWN.'' Randy declared.

A roar answered his defiance! An angry blast, so powerful as to knock him down into the slithering mass! Snakes curled around Randy's arms, legs, tail, their mouths open wide, venom dripping from many fangs.
"Fool! Do you think this is a game?! You're here to be judged or DIE! You will walk out of this cave or your flesh will feed me, there is no other way out!" The roar faded to a quiet rumble, the sloshing sounds less pronounced. Whatever lurked in there, it had quieted down...or so it seemed.
"I care not for what you think you want to do to prove yourself worthy to other mortals' opinion. *you* must answer to yourself in this. You must look into your mind and soul, and see if you like what you see."

Roarin · Post by **Roarin** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:26 am

Flint looked over to where J-Li was pointing. Like he said, there was in fact some sort of large rope like thing in his way. He walked up to it, still not really sure what it is. "Hey, J-Li. What is this? Looks like some telephone cable... But I though there was no electricity over here.". He looked at it for a moment before he decided, like the curios canine he was, to poke it with a stick. And with a determined look, he did. Several times.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:42 am

A rustle of leaves preceded the appearance of a shadow that obscured the sun behind the gray-furred dog.
A low, hissing voice said, a moment later, "Is there a reason for you to poke my body, unrespectful mammal?"
The voice of a snake -and not just *any* snake, but a monster that towered for over 10 feet over the poor canine.

Roarin · Post by **Roarin** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:20 pm

Flint froze at the sound of the voice emanating from behind him. He slowly turned around to face the towering black body that was blocking the sun. "Holy carp...". Was his only remark. He stood there rigid, still holding onto the stick. His mind yelling "RUN!!!"but the message getting lost in translation before it got to his feet. He felt the urge to whisper. "Please don't eat me...". But his mouth didn't seem to be listening to him either.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:26 pm

A forked tongue as big as an arm darted out to...lick at the canine's chest. It quickly darted back in.
"Phew. You reek of terror. And I ate my fill already, anyway. Who are you, stranger who also smells like one of the fishermen's boats?" The thing moved his head to eye level with Flint.

Roarin · Post by **Roarin** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:45 pm

After the initial adrenaline wore off Flint found he regained his motor skills. He took a step back, avoiding the gaze of the giant snake. "I'm...". He paused for a second, trying to avoid saying his name. "A traveler. I was going to the resort.". Flint said warily. He examined he snake's long body. Its scales were pitch black and it's body seemed to stretch on for miles. "You.". He concluded. "Must be a Titan boa. J-Li told me about you. Well, not YOU in particular just...". His voice trailed off. Flint's usual charisma inhibited by the fact he was talking to a big snake.

Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:19 pm

valerio wrote:A woman was dozing on the back seat, her eyes covered by the large brim of her straw hat. She wore a tank top and shorts with a floreal motif.
Without moving, her arms still crossed behind her head, the woman said, "Hi there, kitty boy. Looking for a trip?"

Levi was a bit startled because he had thought the woman was asleep.
"huh? oh, yeah."

thrasherblades · Post by **thrasherblades** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:22 pm

valerio wrote: "Good," Athena said. "Now take a look at yourself."

Lars looked down and got a view of Diana's body. She had more blue lines of tattoos running down her arms and engraving a larger percentage of her being. And being a female now, his face blushed a whole lot redder.

''Diana....you look hot. Like...in the flesh...'' Lars commented, fervently scratching his head fur.
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valerio wrote: "I'm glad you feel this way," he muttered with almost a purr in his rumbling voice. "Tell me, how comes that a creature such as you is still single?"

Tiara held his arm as they walked. ''Well...I dunno. Maybe I was so caught up with my goals and ambitions that finding a boyfriend never crossed my mind until now. Besides, most males find me boring anyway. I mean...I don't flirt and all...and I don't usually hang out with other boys...I've been in the closet all this while...so hopefully you won't mind...but I'm really happy to be with you..'' Tiara said.
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valerio wrote: A roar answered his defiance! An angry blast, so powerful as to knock him down into the slithering mass! Snakes curled around Randy's arms, legs, tail, their mouths open wide, venom dripping from many fangs.
"Fool! Do you think this is a game?! You're here to be judged or DIE! You will walk out of this cave or your flesh will feed me, there is no other way out!" The roar faded to a quiet rumble, the sloshing sounds less pronounced. Whatever lurked in there, it had quieted down...or so it seemed.
"I care not for what you think you want to do to prove yourself worthy to other mortals' opinion. *you* must answer to yourself in this. You must look into your mind and soul, and see if you like what you see."

''B..But how do I do that?!'' Randy cried out in desperation. He was truly tired of connecting dots the entire time, he needed someone to guide him. ''Look, uhm...voice, I'm really sorry if I have aggravated you, but I really need help on how to look into my soul and mind, I'm new to all of this! I can only see the surface! I have never dove deep to uncover whatever shadows that lurk beneath!'' Randy said.

He got on his knees and bowed his head. ''Please oh voice, hear my cry. Because I really do not know what to do...''

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:32 am

Roarin wrote:After the initial adrenaline wore off Flint found he regained his motor skills. He took a step back, avoiding the gaze of the giant snake. "I'm...". He paused for a second, trying to avoid saying his name. "A traveler. I was going to the resort.". Flint said warily. He examined he snake's long body. Its scales were pitch black and it's body seemed to stretch on for miles. "You.". He concluded. "Must be a Titan boa. J-Li told me about you. Well, not YOU in particular just...". His voice trailed off. Flint's usual charisma inhibited by the fact he was talking to a big snake.

"Why? Do I look different somehow from my other kin?" the monstrous creature looked at itself, tongue flicking in puzzlement.
"Essex here is the resident guardian for this piece of territory," J-Li said to Flint. "he's not the smartest cookie, but he's a nice guy overall. That's why the elders assigned him here."
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RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:Levi was a bit startled because he had thought the woman was asleep.
"huh? oh, yeah."

The woman sat up and got off the jeep. "Great!" She offered her hand. "I'm Justine. Where are you directed? Or are you in just for a random sightseeing of the greens?"
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thrasherblades wrote:Lars looked down and got a view of Diana's body. She had more blue lines of tattoos running down her arms and engraving a larger percentage of her being. And being a female now, his face blushed a whole lot redder.
''Diana....you look hot. Like...in the flesh...'' Lars commented, fervently scratching his head fur.

"Good. Now let's just take a stride along the beach, just you and me. You must get used to my body for when should you need it. Now let's go!" and the GSD dog started running in the sand.
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thrasherblades wrote:Tiara held his arm as they walked. ''Well...I dunno. Maybe I was so caught up with my goals and ambitions that finding a boyfriend never crossed my mind until now. Besides, most males find me boring anyway. I mean...I don't flirt and all...and I don't usually hang out with other boys...I've been in the closet all this while...so hopefully you won't mind...but I'm really happy to be with you..'' Tiara said.

This time, E.R. laughed out loud. He sounded like a bear roaring. "Boring?! Who tried to date you? Some spoiled whimp? Between your job and your training, you're definitely the most exciting cop lady I ever met!
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thrasherblades wrote:''B..But how do I do that?!'' Randy cried out in desperation. He was truly tired of connecting dots the entire time, he needed someone to guide him. ''Look, uhm...voice, I'm really sorry if I have aggravated you, but I really need help on how to look into my soul and mind, I'm new to all of this! I can only see the surface! I have never dove deep to uncover whatever shadows that lurk beneath!'' Randy said.
He got on his knees and bowed his head. ''Please oh voice, hear my cry. Because I really do not know what to do...''

Minutes, perhaps half an hour passed with the Spitz kneeling that way, and the breath from the cave the only sign that the...thing was still there.
If Randy had lifted his eyes in that time frame, he would've noticed the snakes had slithered quietly away, clearing a path straight toward the maw.
"This is what I expected you to say," the voice said, and it sounded...glad. "For no mortal, no matter how old or expenceried, can have a straight answer. Life is change, change is evolution, but for better or for worse it will depends on you, in those short, unexpected moment.
"You are worthy to live, Randy o'Salisgrave, because now you're ready to embrace life and accept guidance. Come to me, bring your light and your shadow to me, new child of Tricana, like the others did before you."

Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:58 am

valerio wrote:The woman sat up and got off the jeep. "Great!" She offered her hand. "I'm Justine. Where are you directed? Or are you in just for a random sightseeing of the greens?"

"a friend told me I should go to Portsmouth Village, So I'll go there for now. maybe sightseeing another time."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:23 am

The woman got on the jeep. She turned on the engine. "Great! Hop on, kit. You'll love the place, many of its inhabitants are former tourists."

Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:27 am

Levi did as he was told. he did a small barrel vault into the back seat to make sure his parkour hadn't gotten rusty.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:56 am

"Hey, nice move there! You do parkour little guy?" Justine started the car toward their destination. "You'll like the place! Everything is like it was built, in 1855, except for some restructuring because of the sea salt. The only hi-tech allowed is the kind one can carry with oneself. Horse-drawn carts, quiet lifestyle and dogs. There is a GSD breeding farm, known in the world for their champions. Hope you don't mind canines, little guy." She chuckled.

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:06 am

Adrian opened his eyes and looked around his room, he groaned and rolled out of bed he took a few moments to stretch and let his joints pop. He had been seasick most of the way to the island and he was still feeling the effects of crossing a few time zones on the way, he felt like crawling back into bed and going back to sleep but he decided it'd be best to have a look around the resort first.
He muttered to himself as he put on his collar and fixed his headfur
Maybe I'll hit the gym for an hour or so... He didn't really know why he was still making a habit of staying in shape, it's not like he had another competition anytime soon, but it was an old habit he couldn't seem to shake.
He exited his room, making sure to double check the lock before stuffing the room key in his collar. He had no idea where anything was, someone had told him when he checked in but he hadn't been paying attention. He started walking down the hallway hoping to find some kind of sign or even better someone who knew their way around.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:15 am

"We-ell, howdy thar stranger!" A figure waved to Adrian from the glass door. it was a young male lycaon, one of the natives. "Someone looks lost here." He approached, holding out his paw. "Charm'd. Name's Dolmen. Dolmen o'Salisgrave. And ye might be..?"

Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:22 am

valerio wrote:"Hey, nice move there! You do parkour little guy?"

"yeah, both my parents do, too."

valerio wrote:Justine started the car toward their destination. "You'll like the place! Everything is like it was built, in 1855, except for some restructuring because of the sea salt. The only hi-tech allowed is the kind one can carry with oneself. Horse-drawn carts, quiet lifestyle and dogs. There is a GSD breeding farm, known in the world for their champions. Hope you don't mind canines, little guy." She chuckled.

"as long as they don't bother me, I'm fine with them fine."

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:23 am

valerio wrote:"We-ell, howdy thar stranger!" A figure waved to Adrian from the glass door. it was a young male lycaon, one of the natives. "Someone looks lost here." He approached, holding out his paw. "Charm'd. Name's Dolmen. Dolmen o'Salisgrave. And ye might be..?"

Adrian shook the Lycaon's paw Adrian, Adrian Thomas. I'm looking for the gym, I'd really appreciate if you could point me in the right direction.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:37 am

RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:"as long as they don't bother me, I'm fine with them fine."

"Heh, don't worry, they will leave you alone. They can be so uppity, what with their lineage obsession... They'll barely pay you attention. But the humans are quite friendly. This place eases the nerves of people. I know a couple of guys who used to work as WS brokers. When they came with their cats, they acted as if they were the world's overlords. Now they spend their time writing, painting and fishing. They even deleted their facebook and twitter accounts. But don't worry, the non-farm pets are a fine bunch as well."
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Seth wrote:Adrian shook the Lycaon's paw Adrian, Adrian Thomas. I'm looking for the gym, I'd really appreciate if you could point me in the right direction.

The canine looked at Adrian head to toe. "Gym, eh? Atta sad thing for a guy like ya!" With his head, he motioned toward the door. "Wanna keep in shape? Let's do it in the open. Ye need fresh air, get in touch with nature. Waddayasay?"

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:44 am

valerio wrote:
RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:"as long as they don't bother me, I'm fine with them fine."
"Heh, don't worry, they will leave you alone. They can be so uppity, what with their lineage obsession... They'll barely pay you attention. But the humans are quite friendly. This place eases the nerves of people. I know a couple of guys who used to work as WS brokers. When they came with their cats, they acted as if they were the world's overlords. Now they spend their time writing, painting and fishing. They even deleted their facebook and twitter accounts. But don't worry, the non-farm pets are a fine bunch as well."
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Seth wrote:Adrian shook the Lycaon's paw Adrian, Adrian Thomas. I'm looking for the gym, I'd really appreciate if you could point me in the right direction.
The canine looked at Adrian head to toe. "Gym, eh? Atta sad thing for a guy like ya!" With his head, he motioned toward the door. "Wanna keep in shape? Let's do it in the open. Ye need fresh air, get in touch with nature. Waddayasay?"

Adrian shrugged, Sure, might as well, I've been spending too much time in the gym anyway. What exactly did you have in mind?

Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:47 am

valerio wrote:"Heh, don't worry, they will leave you alone. They can be so uppity, what with their lineage obsession... They'll barely pay you attention. But the humans are quite friendly. This place eases the nerves of people. I know a couple of guys who used to work as WS brokers. When they came with their cats, they acted as if they were the world's overlords. Now they spend their time writing, painting and fishing. They even deleted their facebook and twitter accounts. But don't worry, the non-farm pets are a fine bunch as well."

"I'm sure they are. everyone... well, almost everyone I've met on this island has been nice."

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:51 am

Dolmen wagged. "First we'll start wid a run on da beach. Good clean air'n'lot of iodine. Then some tree-climbing. After we worked out some appetite, local food will fill ya up. Plus some socializing with da natives. I hope ye're not one of 'em tourists who lock demselves in a room when there's a place like this to explore."
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Justine shook her head. "Sorry for your run-in with those bandits. it shocked us a lot that even our employees had been bribed into betraying us. But don't worry, Mr. Spencers has personally taken care of that. Someone's heads will roll...and not figuratively speaking."

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:59 am

valerio wrote:Dolmen wagged. "First we'll start wid a run on da beach. Good clean air'n'lot of iodine. Then some tree-climbing. After we worked out some appetite, local food will fill ya up. Plus some socializing with da natives. I hope ye're not one of 'em tourists who lock demselves in a room when there's a place like this to explore."

Adrian smiled, his tail started to wag a bit Sounds great! I was planning on exploring a bit tomorrow but I suppose today is as good as any other.
For a moment Adrian forgot his worries, he hadn't been quite sure what to expect from this place but it was living up to it's reputation so far.