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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Mar 31, 2015 12:59:44 GMT -5
Swift leaned back an inch or so, if only because she was startled by the sudden intrusion of her personal space. She just as quickly perked back up. "Okay!"
She then sat down in the grass and leaned against a rock. "So, where ya from?"
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Apr 1, 2015 6:08:32 GMT -5
Evan and Paul followed suit, with the former sitting down and leaning against the same rock as Swift and the latter taking a seat Indian style. Paul then began, "Well, I'm not exactly at liberty to describe where I'm from, but I can at least tell you I work for this... company that employs both human and non-human workers."
"Huh." Evan nodded with fascination. Sounded a lot like PHASE, the private government sect from their world.
"What about you guys?"
"Most of my roommates and I are from an uncharted town called Summer Snow Valley," Evan explained. "It's kind of a focal point for chaotic energy and supernatural activity back in our world. We only just recently discovered this place ourselves."
Paul nodded and pointed to the duo. "So are you guys from the same universe, or...?"
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Apr 28, 2015 11:17:45 GMT -5
"Yep. Same world," Swift replied, leaning over slightly to nudge Evan. "We met by happenstance, went on a few adventure, and we've been hooked up ever since. And trust me when I say that we've seen just about everything. Werewolves, vampires, aliens, wizards, giant monsters that will eat your soul... We have quite the entourage of freaks and geeks ourselves." She added a chuckle for good measure, left ear drooping with slight bashfulness.
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on May 8, 2015 23:05:35 GMT -5
Paul laughed right along with her, genuinely amused by Swift's upbeat mood in light of such bizarre statements. "Wow. I'd figured I'd seen everything supernatural in my time, but... seems you guys take the cake. I'll have to talk to Dr. Grant about the uneven human to non-human ratio."
"Yeah, you just might," Evan snickered. "And like I said, we can get you back first thing tomorrow. Maybe even tonight if we can talk Toby into opening a portal."
"Well now, let's not rush things," Paul gently insisted. "I'm not gonna pretend I'm not a little curious about this place."
"That does seem to be the immediate thought process upon first arrival."
Paul shrugged. "So long as I have a place to crash and a means to go back home whenever I can, I can't complain. I see no reason why I can't do a little exploring before turning back. ...Not tonight, though. You seem tired, Evan."
"Yeah, am I that obvious?" Evan mumbled, stifling a yawn.
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Jun 4, 2015 19:19:26 GMT -5
"Yes," Swift teased, ruffling Evan's hair. Her ever-widening grin was directed at both boys. "Well! I had no plans tomorrow! Anyone have an adventure in mind, and I'll be all over it like chocolate on caramel on nougat!"
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Jun 7, 2015 12:00:22 GMT -5
"I do like Milky Ways," Paul agreed with a nod. "But yeah, I'm up for it. I'd be nice to have someone to hang out with in the meantime."
"We can accommodate that," Evan replied. "Plus, with all the weird phenomena and characters of questionable morals around here, it's nice to know someone has your back."
"I hear that..."
For a moment, Paul turned awkwardly silent. He looked up at Evan and studied him. He seemed to be having a hard time making eye contact with Paul, although that could've been attributed to Evan's drowsiness. Swift, though...
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Jun 8, 2015 0:04:03 GMT -5
Swift's gaze very rarely strayed away from Paul -you'd swear she wasn't even blinking- constantly scrutinizing him and trying to find a link between him and other supernatural species she knew. Eventually, when she couldn't figure it out for herself, she had to ask.
"Well, you can certainly count on us if you need someone to hang out with! Though... and I really hope I'm not crossing any boundaries here, you just know I have to ask. You say you're human, you even smell distinctly human. So how come...? Er... What exactly...?"
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Jun 17, 2015 12:53:33 GMT -5
"Oh... Yeah, I gotcha. It's alright," Paul responded softly. "I'm not exactly sure why I'm like this. It's just a change I went through as a child. All things considered, there's nothing wrong with me. It's not a condition with a cure, it's just the way I am."
"Hm." Evan simply nodded, well past the point of being surprised.
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Jun 19, 2015 22:21:21 GMT -5
"Gotcha," Swift replied with a nod, fully willing to accept Paul's explanation. "Well, all things considered, it really is nice to meet you, Paul. Now if you boys are willing, I think we're all ready to call it a night."
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Jun 19, 2015 22:32:46 GMT -5
"Heh. I hear that," Paul agreed.
"I heard it too," Evan joked, suppressing another yawn. "Well, let's get you-"
"Hold up." Paul raised a hand and slowly stood up, inspecting the trees behind Evan and Swift. When next he spoke, it was in a whisper. "I think I saw something..."
"What?" Evan asked, throwing a cautious glance over his shoulder.
"I don't know. Something in the shadows."
Immediately, Evan had a good idea what Paul was referring to.
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Jun 23, 2015 15:10:59 GMT -5
Swift took Paul's warning to heart and began a quick inspection. It was certainly there... that familiar stench. She suppressed a growl as she moved into a defensive position in front of Evan.
It was never that easy, was it? Well, either way, Swift was ready for it.
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Jun 23, 2015 15:24:35 GMT -5
Likewise, Evan took a stance beside Swift. In his half-conscious state, he knew he was in no condition to fight, but that wouldn't stop him from trying. Even if it put him in more danger, he also knew that he might need a boost from the Paramount Key in due time.
"What... is...?" Paul, though defensive, was thoroughly confused. He wasn't sure what this approaching creature was, but gut instinct and Evan and Swift's reactions told him that whatever it was, it was no good.
And then, with little time to react, the shadows beneath them rose up and wrapped around the Keymaster.
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Jun 23, 2015 19:50:54 GMT -5
"EVAN!" Swift acted immediately, launching herself at Evan, charging up her yoki and slashing her claws at the shadows, tearing the ethereal tendrils apart. She then pushed Evan out of the way as best she could, knowing that more attacks would be soon to follow.
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Jun 23, 2015 20:10:42 GMT -5
Sure enough, the shadows reformed and took the familiar shapes of Præt'nos, four or five at least, blue-eyed and teeth bared. They leaped after Evan and Swift, aiming to surround them on all sides.
Paul took the initiative, moving quickly and silently enough that the demons didn't see him coming. He jumped on one, pinning it beneath his feet and forcing it to take shadow form to slip away. Another one slashed at him, but he quickly ducked and rolled aside, using his tail to sever it from the ground and disrupt its form.
Evan was impressed, but he had no time to vocalize it as he too was forced to fight back. He grabbed one advancing demon's arm, flipped it and swiped his leg across its tail. Despite the success of his first strike, Evan was clearly not at the top of his game, and with the Præt'nos ganging up on him like this, he had no time to safely unveil the key.
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Jun 23, 2015 22:41:42 GMT -5
"Dang it! Nazenai baka wa imamade hitori de watashitachi o nokoshite kudasai?!" Swift shouted as she repeatedly raked her claws through the shadow demons. Knowing that Evan was in no position to whip out his key, she desperately upped the ante, doing her best to contain multiple Præt'nos at once whilst calling out to Paul, "Keep 'em away from Evan!!"
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