Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)
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				Title: <strong>Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>06-07-2011, 12:38:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/blessedinsanity/larrin3.jpg)</div> The moon was full and high over the city of Trecule. like any other large city, there were skyscrapers that stretched towards the heavens, high rise apartments for the wealthy and low income (depending on the side of town one lived in.), and a diverse population. Caucasians, African-Americans, Hispanics, and Asians. also thrown into the mix, unknown to the wide populace, vampires, werewolves, sorcerers, witches, mages, and other powerful, supernatural beings filled their ranks. in the city of three million, there were enough mortals that the supernaturals could live in relative quiet. granted, there were a few bad eggs, but the supernatural ranks tended to their own, cleaning up the messes left behind by a werewolf undergoing his first change, or a vampire learning to control her thirst. like any city though, the population thinned towards the outskirts, residential areas sprawling out along the lands, some ending in forests, some ending in farmlands. Trecule was lucky to have a good farming operation to support the city, and most people lived in the city in relative comfort.<br><br>Larrin Tarok was no native to the city, but he had been around long enough that he knew where he fit in the scheme of things. he had long since settled in the woods outside of town, having a cabin by a small river-fed lake. unknown to the millions within the city, he was often the one thing keeping the odd feral werewolf from wandering into the city. the lean male, standing 6'6" when not wearing his heavy riding boots, was built much like a surfer, and seemed much weaker than he was due to his slender frame. he wore a close-cropped goatee he kept trimmed, considering his hair grew swiftly with every change. his hair he long stopped fighting, instead maintaining the bangs that kept his nearly waist length platinum blonde hair from his pale green eyes. other than that, he simply brushed the thick mass out, and let it fall as it willed. for clothing, he kept it simple when he was out on patrol. leather pants that fit him comfortably, a natural brown color. an off-white Jacobite shirt, left unlaced to reveal his bare chest. he wore his heavy boots only to protect his feet while patrolling. the woods often held many surprises. satisfied with his appearance, he left his room and into the main part of his cabin.<br><br>His cabin was fairly bare, with minimal furnishings to maintain his personal comfort a leather chair, a sofa across from the hearth, and a table in the kitchen area with a couple of chairs. he didn't entertain many guests, considering his nature. his bedroom was just as sparse, with a queen sized bed, a tall dresser, and some of his clothes hanging in the small closet across from his small rack of scotches. he liked the drink, and had several brands and bottles handy. the cabin was powered by magic, thanks to one of the few friends he had in the city, so the water heater for the shower worked, as did the stove and oven. but the appliance he was most grateful for, was the large chest freezer he stored all his meat in. he rarely had to go into town, and he liked it that way. he had a few cooking dishes, a couple of plates, and a small bit of silverware, but he managed well enough with what he had.<br><br>Larrin stepped out of the cabin, feeling the wards rise up as he closed the door. he had simple abilities, and making sure the packs of feral werewolves could not get into his haven was one of them. it was a simple matter of writing up glyphs that kept the beasts at least ten feet from the building, and tuning them with his blood. he then took off at a jog into the forest, running his usual route that he maintained as his territory. most nights, it was calm, quiet, almost peaceful save for the constant inner turmoil that he usually felt due to his loneliness. there were other things haunting the tall male, but while he ran, he felt the most free. for the better part of an hour, it seemed like his night was going to end like all the others. no trouble, perhaps scaring off a poacher or two. but something caught his attention, making him pause in his run. he tilted his head, listening as he looked around, a slight frown drawing on his features. there was complete silence. no night birds, no insects, none of the sounds that marked the forest as alive. it meant one thing, and the sudden feeling of the blood in his veins starting to heat confirmed his fears. there were predators in the forest aside from him. a howl in the distance marked the arrival of a wolf pack, perhaps four in number, if the pitches were any indication.<br><br>Larrin wasted no time doffing his shirt and boots, casting them aside. he'd find them later, and if not, he had replacements. he cast a quick prayer to Luna, then let the change wash over him. first, it was his bones and internal organs shifting as he grew, his flesh turning pale. his bones and joints popped audibly, his body pitching forward as the shift hit his feet. the muscles in his legs and arms grew in bulk. his pants, enhanced by a wolf-shaman, shifted with him, growing to accommodate his growing form. his chest rippled as his the muscles expanded, and his tail shot out from the base of his spine, over the edge of his low cut pants. as he grew, his face elongated, and his hair turned white as it grew in length. his flesh rippled, then tore, as the beast within him finally tore out, white fur as pure as snow revealed from the discarded flesh. the white werewolf tossed his head back and howled. he now stood at twelve feet on his hind legs. the moon shone off his now silvered fangs and claws, glittering slightly in the light. dropping to all fours, he took off towards the answering howls, growling softly. they were heading towards the city, and he had to stop them.<br><br>moving as comfortably on four limbs as he could on two, he ran towards the pack, soon catching scent of them and following it to them directly. he loosed a loud, challenging howl as he neared, hoping to stop them, and draw them back towards him. it worked, the howl returned by four throats and heading back for him. he skidded to a stop in a clearing, rising to his hind legs and readying his claws. the pack burst through the foliage, all coming to a stop as they regarded the white beast staring them down. his lips curled into a snarl, his fangs catching the moonlight. he flexed his claws, feeling the tips dig lightly into the pads of his palms. Silver, the one thing that could kill a werewolf faster than fire. and it was the one thing he was immune to, due to a rare evolutionary leap in his bloodline. his father had been the only other werewolf with the immunity, and Larrin had been the only of seven children to develop it. and the silver claws and fangs, those were part and parcel with the curse that had him standing where he was. he was forever bound to hunt and kill his kind, and there was nothing he could do to stop it.<br><br>The feral werewolves started to circle around Larrin, with the alpha standing and stepping towards him slowly. they were going to flank him if possible, and try to tear him from his feet. Larrin shifted his footing slightly, his ears back as he crouched slightly. it was then the three on the sides started their attack, distracting him from the alpha coming up on him. in seconds, it was a flurry of fur, claws, and canines, the scent of blood filling the air along with burnt flesh from his silver weaponry. he was easily four feet taller than the largest of the werewolves, and just as quick, but their advantage was in numbers. he took out one easily, his terrible claws ripping into the abdomen of the feral, spilling his entrails and incapacitating him. the remaining three fought with a blind fury, angered by the death of their pack mate. Larrin was running out of energy for the fight, and to heal himself. but still he fought, dishing back out on the three as good as they were giving him. he had one thing to his advantage. he could still think, not lost to the madness of the beast like the ferals were. he employed his learned fighting techniques along with the savage raking of his claws or ripping of his canines. it was in this way, breaking the neck of another feral, he gained the upper hand. there was a moment of confusion, which he used to latch his jaws into the throat of one of the two remaining, shredding open the feral's back as he crushed it's throat. once the twitching stopped, he rolled the beast off of him, glaring at the remaining alpha. he snarled low, both of them severely wounded. the two slammed into each other, ripping and clawing at each other, trying to finish off the other swiftly. a low blow from Larrin gave him long enough to catch the male by his jaws, ripping out the lower mandible and slamming the piece into temple of the creature. it was over, and his thick, white fur had become matted in blood and gore from the fight. <br><br>Larrin howled his victory to Luna, panting heavily as he slowly started the shift back to human form. he was a mess, covered in his blood and the gore of the others. he started staggering through the wounds, holding his chest and abdomen. his vision was impaired from the blood flowing into his eyes, his pants were shredded fairly well, and his legs likewise torn open. there were many bites across his shoulder and neck, and his back looked as if it had been flayed open by a whip. his long hair was tangled with debris, and it was small wonder the lean lupine could move at all given his wounds. he fought for every step, his blood flowing sluggishly from the wounds he didn't have the energy to heal. he never knew when he entered the suburban sprawl, back yards leading into the forest. all he knew, what there was a door, and the door meant help, or at least the last bit of comfort he would ever feel. collapsing on the stoop, the lean male slammed his bloody palm against the door, before falling over into a heap altogether. it was several long moments, seemingly an eternity in his blackening thoughts, before finally, the door opened. a bloody hand reached out towards the figure he could not see. please... help... he managed, before he passed into blackness, and he was aware of nothing more.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>27-07-2011, 12:08:43</strong>
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				Erin woke with a start at the loud rap on the door, immediately alert, and wasting no time in wondering whether or not she might have dreamed it.&nbsp; It sounded urgent, and ERin only paused long enough to peek in on Janessa and make sure she was awake before moving to answer the door, not taking the time to wait on Janessa to catch up, knowing her friend wouldn't waste time either.<br><br>Her eyes went wide at seeing the figure on the doorstep, and she gasped at how hurt the man was, but that was the extent of it.&nbsp; Most others probably would have screamed, or even fainted, but Erin was used to injuries, though granted, nothing she'd seen had ever been this bad.&nbsp; Still, now wasn't the time to panic, the man needed help, and she was just glad he'd somehow found his way to their place, where she and Janessa could help him, without haing to waste time taking him to a hospital, where they would ask a lot of questions.&nbsp; She was also glad he seemed to be unconscious, and only hoped he would stay that way until they could get him inside, because it was going to take work, even with two of them carrying him.&nbsp; He was tall and looked like he had quite a bit of muscle on him, so she knew he was going to be heavy.<br><br>"Help me with him wil you?" she addressed Janessa, when she caught sight of her.&nbsp; "This looks bad, even for us, but we have to try.&nbsp; We can't just leave him," she said, sensing his pain, and doing her best to ignore it.&nbsp; She concentrated instead on getting him into the house, and to a place where they would have room to work, and see exactly what they were dealing with.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 05:33:59</strong>
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				(http://celebs.amerikanki.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Emmy-Rossum-pink-t-shirt-jeans.jpg)<br><br>Janessa groaned burying her head in her pillow hearing something pounding on the door in the middle of the night wishing she had just imagined it.&nbsp; She had a rough evening and had just crashed into bed but rolled over looking at her open door hearing footsteps from her roommate.&nbsp; She didn’t know who was at the door and definitely wasn’t going to let her roommate face whoever was at the door by herself even though there wasn’t much crime here it was still good to be safe.&nbsp; It didn’t matter that her brown curls was coming out of the messy braid or that her clothes were wrinkled from sleep because she had been too tired to change before falling in bed.&nbsp; Now that she was more awake Janessa was anxious as she approached the door as Erin opened it and bit back a scream seeing the injured man there laying on their doorstep.<br><br>There was a crash from the kitchen and Janessa sighed softly knowing her nervousness was the cause of it.&nbsp; “Sorry, I clean that up later.” She remarked knowing their first thing was to do was take care of the very hurt man.&nbsp; She couldn’t imagine how he had even made it to their doorstep with how hurt he seemed and she wasn’t even sure if they could really help.&nbsp; Though she was the more quiet and less sociable of the two girls until she got to know you, even she wasn’t the type not to help someone this hurt.&nbsp; &nbsp;She felt her heart leap into her throat because she was never one not to have an emotional feeling for someone this hurt.&nbsp; <br><br>She had a humanitarian streak in her since her brother had disappeared and helped she could hoping she could make a difference in some other little sister’s life.&nbsp; Seeing he was unconscious Janessa hoped they could move him and get him settled before the man came to and nodded at Erin’s words when she spoke to her.&nbsp; “Yeah, I will help you.”&nbsp; She remarked with a grim smile at the hard path they had ahead.&nbsp; “You are right, we can’t just leave him no matter how bad it looks.”&nbsp; She looked thoughtful her own thoughts running along the same lines as her friend.&nbsp; “I think the guest bedroom should be big enough for us work and enough to get and idea of what we are dealing with.&nbsp; I think I know how to move him.”&nbsp; She disappeared and came back moments later with a bed sheet.&nbsp; “We can use this as a makeshift stretcher if we try to move him gently on to it, you think?”<br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 12:09:56</strong>
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				Larrin groaned softly as he came back to consciousness, if just barely, and Erin would feel something odd coming from the man. the empathic side of her would feel more than the physical pain of the tall male. apparently he carried a such a large burden for a man seemingly only in his late twenties. the telepathic side of her would see flashes of fangs and claws, and hear bestial snarls and growls. then, in an instant, those sensations suddenly stopped, as the lupine shielded off his mind from the girl. he was just barely awake enough to feel their presence, and feel the subtle probing of Erin's gifts. he gave another weak groan before blacking out once more. to the Erin, it would be like looking into a decently lit room, then everything fading to pitch black, as far as being able to read anything about the man before her was concerned. one thing she might have grasped before he shut off to her, was there was more to the man bleeding out on their doorstep than met the eye. he should have been dead before he even reached the house, but something was keeping him alive, if just barely.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 13:32:10</strong>
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				OOC:&nbsp; From what I remember, and checking Janessa's character sheet, she has the more physical powers, while Erin has both mental ones, the empathy and the telepathy, so she'd be able to see both, just for future reference. We thought it would make for a good balance that way, one character being more physical power oriented, and the other being more mental.&nbsp; Erin can sure fill Janessa in later though, when there's time, so no worries that she's missing out.<br><br>IC:&nbsp; Erin couldn't help the smirk she flashed Janessa at the sound from the kitchen, not even startled by it anymore.&nbsp; She'd learned how her friend was whenever she was nervous, and so learned to keep cheap dishes on hand, just in case.&nbsp; They were nice dishes, nothing chipped, but they weren't expensive either.<br><br>"That's all right, we can always buy more, if anything got broken.&nbsp; Don't worry about it; there's more important stuff to take care of just now," she said, knowing Janessa's clumsiness over her control when she was stressed bothered her.&nbsp; She only hoped her friend wouldn't show the same trait in dealing with their unexpected guest, because she knew it was going to take both of them to save him, and even then she wasn't sure if it would work.&nbsp; She'd never tried to help anyone so injured before, and so this would be a first, for both of them.<br><br>She nodded when Janessa came back with the sheet, but was distracted from answering her by the sudden glimpse into the man's mind and emotions.&nbsp; She gasped in spite of her effort not to, the violence of just the glimpse that she managed to catch before he closed his feelings off to her arousing her sympathy, although he already had it, just by his condition.&nbsp; She blinked, her eyes going wide for a second as she worked to clear her own mind, secretly glad he'd shut himself off from her for the moment.&nbsp; She wasn't sure she'd be able to concentrate on their work, if she kept getting flashes like that one.&nbsp; <br><br>She took one end of the sheet, motioning for Janessa to take the other.&nbsp; "Maybe you can help some more by using your mind to lift some of his weight, so he's not so heavy," she suggested, thinking that giving her friend an outlet for her mind might help her to calm down, and besides, the move would also help them.&nbsp; "Try and lift him a little so we can slide the sheet under him without having to move him," she said.&nbsp; "We want to move him as little as we have to, until we get him where we can see a bit more what we're doing," she added.&nbsp; They both knew that it was bad, but in case the man could somehow hear them, she didn't want to frighten him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>01-08-2011, 23:36:09</strong>
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				Janessa had always been glad that the other woman had been understanding of her nervous and her own frustration of her not perfect control.&nbsp; Her friend seemed to always been the type to be understanding and helpful and she wondered if that was because of her gift or if her gift came because of her personality.&nbsp; Either way she was glad to have her friend just the way she was because Janessa could never ask for a better friend than her.&nbsp; She had taken a deep breath to calm herself at Erin’s words and nodded in agreement to her knowing she was right.&nbsp; In the back of her mind she hoped it wasn’t anything bigger than dishes but she figured not because they were what seemed to get broken the most easiest in the house.<br><br>She stood there with the sheet after explaining what they could do and turned to her friend as she heard the gasp from the other woman.&nbsp; She had heard that type of gasp before knowing instinctively that she must have saw something that shocked her but when the other woman didn’t tell her Janessa stayed quiet knowing she would eventually tell her.&nbsp; She knew by the way that it had thrown Erin off it had to be something bad that she had saw and waited to see if the other woman would need her help with what she saw. When Erin grabbed the other end of the sheet and mentioned to her that she could lift him so they could slid the sheet under him Janessa nodded in agreement.&nbsp; “Yeah, I think I can do that she responded.&nbsp; “I will lift him and we can put the sheet under him and I will use my power to take some weight off the sheet when we carry him and hold him steady.”&nbsp; <br><br>Janessa took a couple of deep breaths and looked at the man that lay there injured using it as her board so to speak, she didn’t always have the best control but centering her thoughts on helping him would help to steady her.&nbsp; Then she would be able to use her power to lift him up so they could move him into the guest bedroom.&nbsp; &nbsp;After getting her bearings she focused her eyes on Larrin’s hurt figure and slowly he began to lift into the air.&nbsp; She moved him carefully into the house keeping him only inches from the floor just in case neighbors were up this late and it would be harder to see what was happening and a little easier on her.&nbsp; While slowly raising him a little higher for them to get the sheet under him she caused the door to shut and lock itself with ease.&nbsp; <br><br>For anyone not use to something like this it would a creepy sight as it looked almost like a ghost that had done it if one believed in that.&nbsp; Janessa held him steady over her end of the sheet as she looked at her friend with a slight smile, her eyes holding a slightly strange look from using her power.&nbsp; “I hope we can do this.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>02-08-2011, 11:00:59</strong>
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				Larrin remained unconscious the entire time, and thus was clueless to what was happening to him. his limbs were limp, and easily manipulated to whatever means the girls needed. the lean male was tall! his six foot six inch frame was just a bit too long for the sheet, the heels of his feet hanging over the edge. once the light was cast on him, the girls were in for the shock of their lives. the claws that had torn his flesh made him almost unidentifiable, his facial features torn as they were. a couple of places on his torso his ribcage gleamed beneath the flesh and muscle. his hair color could not be determined from all the blood and debris from the fight in the woods. somehow the man was still breathing, but only Luna knew for how much longer. his life was now measured in minutes, and they were ticking by fast. there was not enough blood in his body for him to bleed, and the blood on his flesh was drying and hardening on his skin. it was impossible to see that he was almost white as a sheet from blood loss.<br><br>In Larrin's mind, shielded off from Erin's gifts, he was walking an open field, back in the Highlands. the grass was tall, and red stags ran through. in the distance, he saw a grouping of people, laughing and playing together. he was not wounded, and dressed in the great-style kilts his family preferred, in an off-white Jacobite shire and barefoot. he started running towards the people, recognizing two adults and six children at various ages. as he neared, he realized he knew the people gathered, and he picked up his pace, running faster. his family noticed him, all smiling and waving as he neared. tears streamed down his face, both in his dying mind and in life, as he got closer, calling out to his family....
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>20-08-2011, 21:26:39</strong>
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				Erin moved as quickly as she could, knowing instinctively that they didn't have a lot of time, and worrying how the two of them were going to manage.&nbsp; She was glad Janessa seemed to sense the need for hurry too, and her suspicions were confirmed when they finally got him under the light and were able to see his injuries clearly.&nbsp; Her face went pale at seeing exactly what they were dealing with, and she tried to keep from showing how worried she really was, not wanting Janessa to worry.&nbsp; She was doing enough of that for both of them.&nbsp; <br><br>"This is really bad," she said quietly, and rather unnecessarily, but feeling better if she could talk out loud.&nbsp; Maybe Janessa would have some ideas that she was too worried to think of.&nbsp; They'd never dealt with anyone this seriously hurt before, and she knew they had to hurry, but also be careful if they didn't want to lose him.&nbsp; "I suppose one of us should do what we can to get the blood off him, while the other works on closing his wounds and doing what we can to make him generate more blood," she said thoughtfully, knowing they didn't have time to do each thing separately.<br><br>OOC:&nbsp; I'm still trying to figure out exactly how this healing part is going to work, so if I'm being a bit vague, let me know and I'll try and take care of it when I can post again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>27-08-2011, 23:59:42</strong>
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				Janessa moved quickly as well, feeling the same as Erin about the poor man in front of them and that they didn’t have a lot of time.&nbsp; She noted before that before they even got him into the light that he was extremely tall as his feet hung over the sheet making him over six feet tall Janessa quickly realized.&nbsp; &nbsp;The moment that they got him into the light Janessa bit back a cry seeing just how bad of shape that the man they were going to try and help was in.&nbsp; Claws seemed to have ripped the man apart and she felt pity and sorrow for him taking in the worst of the injuries to heal first.&nbsp; His ribcage and the area there seemed to be the worst and she knew time was short to save this man’s life from whatever animal had done this to him.&nbsp; <br><br>She looked up at Erin and by the other girl’s pale face she knew she wasn’t the only one worried about the man that was now in their care.&nbsp; Hearing her voice say exactly what she was thinking, Janessa nodded in agreement.&nbsp; “This is very bad.”&nbsp; She responded in a mutter.&nbsp; Neither girl realized what was happening in Larrin’s mind as he had shut himself away from Erin otherwise they would have been more torn about everything than they were already were.&nbsp; Her mind was whirling trying to come up with something that would help them as they moved Larrin toward the guest bedroom.&nbsp; Hearing the next of Erin’s words she nodded in reply already using her powers to fill a bucket of water in the bathroom sink off of the guest bedroom along with getting a towel to try and start getting things ready as they entered the room.<br><br>As Janessa had his head she moved toward the head of the bed and started laying her side down.&nbsp; “I will start with getting the blood off of him.” She remarked as the bucker of water and towel floated into the room.&nbsp; “It will give time for me to calm a bit while you start healing.&nbsp; I think starting at the ribcage area is a good thing.&nbsp; I will work fast as he is going to need both of us healing him.”&nbsp; Janessa’s eyes had a sad look to them as she looked down at Larrin.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 09:59:26</strong>
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				Erin moved carefully but hurriedly along with Janessa, trying to make the transition as smooth as possible for the man.&nbsp; They lowered him carefully, and in the light her impression that they needed to move fast was only confirmed.&nbsp; If they didn't do something soon, they wouldn't need to worry about healing this man.<br><br>"I think you're right," she said to Janessa, agreeing with her friend's opinion, but also wanting to give her a bit of confidence.&nbsp; Showing that she valued her input would do that, and she gave her friend a brief smile of thanks before getting down to business.&nbsp; She was secretly glad Janessa had suggested she start things off, knowing how her friend was whenever she was nervous.&nbsp; Giving her a bit of time to calm her nerves and focus on what needed doing was a good idea.&nbsp; They couldn't afford anything going wrong.&nbsp; Not that Janessa would mean to do anything, but they both needed to be extremely careful in this case.<br><br>She turned her thoughts to the matter at hand, surprised that she wasn't able to get any impressions from him, but also grateful.&nbsp; Not being able to feel how much he might be hurting would make her job a lot easier, and anything that would help them was something she wouldn't argue with.&nbsp; Still, the lack of any sort of cue from him had her even more worried, and although her expression relaxed a little in the absence of having to deal with what he was feeling, a frown of worry still showed as she set to work doing what she could for him.<br><br>Normally she would let Janessa handle removing any blood clots, as she had the added use of her extra power to help, but Janessa couldn't start on something so serious just now.&nbsp; Erin had a feeling she'd need her help eventually though, because it was going to take a lot of effort.&nbsp; Still, she could at least start, and Janessa could help when she felt up to it.&nbsp; She turned her concentration fully to the task then, working to burn the clots from his system, while still keeping control enough to where nothing actually caught fire.&nbsp; She worked as quickly as she could, but she was also precise and thorough, not wanting to miss something that might prove to be a problem later.&nbsp; After this first step, they would need to repair the tears in his muscles and skin, and reset any broken bones, before closing all the wounds and getting his blood flowing normally again.&nbsp; They were a long way from that though, and she only hoped that their efforts would be enough to save him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:23:08</strong>
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				Janessa was glad when her friend agreed with what she had said flashing a small sad smile when she realized her friend was trying to build her confidence.&nbsp; She could tell Erin was just as worried as she was, it was easy to see even as Erin gave her a smile back. The moment they had him carefully settled she knew they had to hurry or the poor man before them was a goner.&nbsp; She was happy Erin wasn’t fighting her on her plan so it would let her nerves calm more so she didn’t accidentally more harm than good to the man they were trying to save.&nbsp; Janessa took a couple deep breaths taking the stuff she had gotten from the bathroom starting to wipe carefully at his face and scalp trying to see how deep the damage was there.&nbsp; <br><br>She was working carefully and swiftly cleaning the blood away from his body while trying to center all her thoughts.&nbsp; Janessa was thankful in a way that she didn’t have her friend’s gifts as she didn’t think she would be able to handle it the way Erin did.&nbsp; Her nerves started to calm immensely by this simpler task and she knew once she was done she could start helping Erin with the rest.&nbsp; She looked down at the water in the bucket and frowned seeing the red and brown from the mixture of dirt and blood had completely turned the water.&nbsp; Using her power she dumped the water into the bathtub in the bathroom before filling it with water again.<br><br>Her power brought the bucket back, while her eyes watched Erin’s face as she had learned that she could tell if the other woman was getting impressions of people by some of the soft looks on her face.&nbsp; Janessa could tell with ease that Erin couldn’t get any thoughts or impressions from the man that they were trying to save.&nbsp; She would have said something to the other girl but knew better knowing that trying to heal another person was a difficult task and didn’t need to be made worse by her.&nbsp; She knew she would have to ask Erin later her hands wiping the blood off swiftly cleaning him up enough that they could see what they were dealing to heal him.&nbsp; Janessa saw the frown come across Erin’s face knowing the other woman was showing her worry as she worked.&nbsp; <br><br>She saw as she finished wiping away all the blood that she could that Erin was working on trying to clear the blood clots away.&nbsp; Janessa knew her power was more adept for that as she dumped the dirty water once more into the bathtub before bringing another bucket of water inside.&nbsp; She made sure the bucket and cloth was close at hand checking more for anything that seriously needed to be wiped away and smiled grimly.&nbsp; This would do for now, the rest could be done when they were done healing him but getting him healed would be the first and dangerous part.&nbsp; &nbsp;“I can help with the clots now if you want.”&nbsp; She said loud enough to let the other girl hear her but not to startle her.&nbsp; <br><br>Janessa to was running the steps of healing through her head knowing that there would be no sleep tonight for the two of them.&nbsp; There was so much to do that she hoped they could get it done fast enough to save his life.&nbsp; She waited for an answer from Erin already preparing though to start using her power to destroy the blood clots with swift but thorough pace.&nbsp; Her practice at removing blood clots would make this part go a lot faster.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 07:58:50</strong>
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				Erin only spared an occasional glance for her friend as she worked, for one thing not being able to spare much notice with the other work she was doing, but also putting trust in Janessa to know what she was doing.&nbsp; Erin thought it would help her feel better not to have someone watching her every move, as being watched tended to make her more nervous.&nbsp; She did glance up briefly every once in a while, just to see how things were going, but otherwise she didn't comment, concentrating on her own task instead.<br><br>She gave her friend a relieved smile at hearing she felt comfortable enough to help now, knowing they could get the work twice as quickly.&nbsp; This area wasn't her forte, and although she felt she could do it adequately, she felt easier knowing that Janessa would be able to help, and that she wouldn't have to do it all by herself.&nbsp; This was only the first step, after all, and they were far from being finished.&nbsp; After they finished clearing his system of clots, they would need to sew up his many wounds, and then work on getting his blood flowing again.&nbsp; The fact that he wasn't bleeding hardly any wasn't a good sign, but they couldn't work on that until his wounds were closed, otherwise it wouldn't do any good.&nbsp; <br><br>"That would help a lot, if you feel up to it," she said.&nbsp; "It would make things go faster, and right now he could use all the haste we can manage, with still being careful to watch what we're doing," she explained, giving Janessa another brief but sincere smile to show how much she really appreciated her friend's willingness to help, in spite of her nerves.&nbsp; It meant a lot, and showed how much of a caring person she was, and Erin was glad they got along so well, especially right now.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 12:02:26</strong>
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				Larrin remained unaware of the things happening to him, his breathing shallow, barely supplying oxygen to what little blood remained in him. he fell further into blackness, and into the images his oxygen-deprived brain conjured.<br><br>Larrin rushed up to his family, his mother and father and his three sisters and three brothers, laughing and talking over one another in excitement. he saw pride in his parent's eyes, and admiration from his younger siblings. the elder siblings teased him as they did in life. for what felt like hours, they talked, laughed, cried, and comforted one another. <br><br>His father stood before him, hands on Larrin's shoulder. his father was 6'8", and broad across the shoulders. his hair was dark as night, and his eyes a deep emerald green. Son. ah love ye so much. ah'm proud of th' man ye have become. but tis not yer time yet. ye have tae go back. he said, looking deep into his son's eyes. Larrin looked confused, and hurt showed in those pale green eyes. his mother, a pair haired woman, gracefully aged, looking younger than the thirty-five years she had been when her life was taken. Aye, son. we'll be waitin' for ye when your time comes. there's more for ye tae do. ah'm so proud of the man ye've become. ah love ye, Larrin. Larrin was about to speak when his father's hands had shifted to large black fur covered claws. he looked at his father, and found his father had shifted to a large black werewolf. before he could move to object, his father grabbed him and threw him hard from the gathering. he flew back into the blackness, screaming for his family.<br><br>more tears slid down the man's face as the girls worked on healing his broken body.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 01:54:52</strong>
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				Janessa hadn’t known that her friend had been glancing at her while they had both been working on their separate tasks.&nbsp; She had to admit Erin seemed to always understand her and never seemed to push her beyond what Janessa could handle.&nbsp; Though the other woman seemed to always encourage her as well to trust herself and her own abilities that she had.&nbsp; The fact that Erin only glanced at her once in awhile was confirming that point letting her handle things on her own.&nbsp; Seeing Erin’s relieved smile by the fact that Janessa was ready to help had her chuckling softly knowing that smile had many meanings behind it.&nbsp; <br><br>She bit her bottom lip her eyes scanning the man’s body before them taking in the wounds and when she looked back up there was a look of determination in her eyes.&nbsp; There was worry there too in her eyes but the main look she was giving showed just serious the young woman was becoming at the situation.&nbsp; “Alright then, let’s get this done.”&nbsp; Janessa replied to Erin’s words, her own words filling with the same determination that her eyes showed.&nbsp; “I will start on the other side and meet you in the middle I guess that way we will make sure to get all the clots.”&nbsp; She smiled back at the other woman’s brief smile knowing Erin appreciated her as much as she appreciated Erin.&nbsp; <br><br>She stepped slightly to the side getting ready to start her part of getting rid of the blood clots.&nbsp; “This will definitely make things go much faster.&nbsp; It is the hardest part of the healing process.” Janessa muttered, it unclear if she was talking to Erin or herself.&nbsp; Using her powers she located each blood clots and carefully got rid of them by burning them out, her power allowing her to actually do several carefully at once.&nbsp; It took several minutes but she eventually found all the clots that she could and looked over at her friend.&nbsp; “I found all the ones over here, Erin.&nbsp; How are you doing?”&nbsp; <br><br>Janessa wiped at the sweat running down her face not even realizing how much time had truly past as they worked trying to save this man’s life.&nbsp; It was true the hardest part was getting the clots but the most time consuming and energy draining part would be closing the wounds to stop what little bleeding there was.&nbsp; She knew even after that their job still wouldn’t be done thought they would be much closer to it.&nbsp; She groaned softly feeling her hands shaking showing just how much toll the lack of sleep and the healing she was doing had on her body.&nbsp; <br><br>Her attention was drawn from Erin as she looked down at the man they were taking care of, her thoughts pulling away from how well her and Erin as got along especially now when it was needed most.&nbsp; With the blood now wiped away from his face, she could see the tears pouring down Larrin’s cheeks and she found herself biting her lip again.&nbsp; “I think we had to step this up Erin.”&nbsp; She remarked blinking back her own tears.&nbsp; She was unsure why the man was crying, whether it was pain or something that was deep in her mind she didn’t know.&nbsp; It filled her heart though and tugged making Janessa despite her tiredness wanting to finish this and save him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>17-09-2011, 14:22:17</strong>
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				Erin was grateful the work went faster with Janessa helping, and she only glanced up from her own work occasionally to see how her friend was managing.&nbsp; For one thing, she wanted to give Janessa confidence in her skills, and for another, she didn't have a lot of time to spare to monitor progress.&nbsp; She had her own work to do to help save the man, so she was glad Janessa seemed to be doing fine on her own.<br><br>Larrin's tears didn't escape her notice either, but she still couldn't glean anything from them, but guessed that Janessa was probably right.&nbsp; They still had a lot of work to do, and she knew they had to hurry, but she also knew that rushing too quickly could be dangerous.&nbsp; Once the blood clots were managed, there was still the setting of the many broken bones, then stitching muscles back together, not to mention closing up the wounds themselves.&nbsp; She was tired, but she knew they couldn't give up, and so she pushed on, giving a quick nod to Janessa.&nbsp; "I don't want to go too fast and make a mistake because we're in a hurry, but I don't want to move too slow either, and be too hesitant," she said.<br><br>"I think if we work together, we should be able to move faster, than we would if we each took separate areas," she added, after thinking for a minute, hoping she was making the right choice.&nbsp; "With both of us, it'll go twice as fast, in the end."&nbsp; She didn't add the "I hope" out loud, but her expression was worried as she glanced down at their patient.&nbsp; "Unless you have any better ideas?" she thought to ask, knowing they didn't have time to quibble, but wanting Janessa to have input, same as her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 01:16:29</strong>
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				Janessa was so caught up in her own work that she hadn’t even noticed that Erin had even glanced at her once in a great while.&nbsp; She was glad herself that so far she was doing great and had screwed up like she had been afraid that she would.&nbsp; They needed all the time they could get to help the man without having to risk his life even more by trying to fix any mistakes made.&nbsp; She could tell by Erin’s facial expression as she looked up that she had seen Larrin’s tears as well but when she didn’t say anything on that Janessa figured that Erin didn’t get anything from them.&nbsp; She knew as well that rushing could be death along with not going fast enough and that set her nerves on end and she stepped back a moment to calm herself again.&nbsp; <br><br>“Yes, either way can be a killer and it is horrible for us because we have no idea how long this is going to take.”&nbsp; She could also see the tiredness in the other girl’s eyes and the fact that they still had so much to do yet.&nbsp; “For now working together is a good thing but sooner or later with how draining this is going to be on us we are going to have to take turns and rest.&nbsp; Otherwise we are going to be no use to him at all.”&nbsp; Her eyes drifted other the man form before them as she stepped in beside her friend to help her with the blood clots there.&nbsp; <br><br>“It should go faster with us working together but if one of us get tired enough that we feel like we are going to pass out we warn the other and take turn?”&nbsp; She made this sound like a question as she got rid of more blood clots.&nbsp; She wasn’t sure if her idea would work but it could be something to keep in mind.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>13-10-2011, 05:52:36</strong>
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				((Please don't hate me for the delay in answering this, Dartimus!&nbsp; I swear we'll get you playing shortly, especially after the long wait!))<br><br>"Good idea," Erin agreed.&nbsp; She turned her attention back to the task ahead of them, not sparing any energy to do any talking, instead putting all her concentration into helping the man before them.<br><br>She didn't know how much time passed, losing track of things as they worked.&nbsp; Occasionally both of them took turns to rest a little, while the other worked, first finishing taking care of the blood clots, then using their mental energy to close up the tears in his muscles and set any broken bones, then close up the wounds completely by knitting the skin back together, before making sure his blood flow was moving smoothly again.<br><br>Finally though all they could do for him was done, and Erin slumped into a chair, telling herself she needed to stay awake, afraid to sleep, lest the man need them.&nbsp; Erin knew he would probably sleep for a good while, but she still couldn't relax just yet, watching him carefully to see if what they'd done would do any good.<br><br>((Sorry for the vagueness, but I wanted to get them past the healing, so Larrin could actually have a part in his own story!&nbsp; :P))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>13-10-2011, 06:36:14</strong>
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				Janessa nodded glad that her friend agreed with her before she too turned to the task of healing the man that lay before them with a grim expression.&nbsp; She no longer talked either instead put all her efforts into what she had to do while trying her hardest to keep up with her friend.&nbsp; Despite the fact of being tired both mentally and physically Janessa was able to help Erin with healing Larrin by determination.&nbsp; It didn’t matter how much time had flown by or how much rest they got between the taking of turns once they got to tired.&nbsp; She was happy when they got all the clots though the part of seeking out the muscles tears with their power did definitely had her taking a short trip to the bathroom.<br><br>Her power needed a moment to calm from the use and once she was calm again she jumped back in to help setting broken bones.&nbsp; Janessa sometimes felt like she was a problem because of her powers being hard to control but she had come a long way she knew.&nbsp; She shook herself out of those thoughts plaguing her while setting the bones to help with the knitting of the skin.&nbsp; Between the two of them they had did everything with the few times of rest that they had switched back and forth, the blood was now flowing through his body again.&nbsp; It was up to him now, Janessa knew as she watched her friend slump into one chair on the other side of the room.<br><br>She, herself had done the same on her side as she had barely enough strength even keep her eyes open.&nbsp; Janessa was trying so hard to be like Erin and stay awake to help her friend with the man if needed.&nbsp; She drifted between awake and asleep though as they waited unsure if their efforts had saved him as he had been so close to death’s door.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>13-10-2011, 09:49:47</strong>
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				Larrin was stable, but his consciousness was fleeting at best. he was aware that there were two women around him, attempting to keep an eye on him. of course, they had drained themselves ripping him from the clutches of death. however, every time he tried to move, even to get comfortable, he'd black back out. he suffered from more than physical wounds, as they could not restore his energy. he finally succumbed to the drain and remained out, his shields dropping finally. it did take energy to maintain them. Erin, once she was up and able to function, would finally be able to feel his mind. something was different about him, almost like it was crowded there in his thoughts. there was an area in his mind that was unable to be read, but it seemed to hold something back, almost like a dam.<br><br>The first twenty-four hours since they finished healing him were quiet, as he didn't move from his torpid state. there was nearly no mind activity from the man, so he seemed inclined to remain unconscious for quite a while. however, the following night, the girls were not going to be so lucky, with Erin getting the worst of it because of her powers in particular.<br><br>it started as soon as the full moon crested the night sky. both girls would feel a powerful <em>presence</em> pressing against their minds. it started slowly, without much clarity. however, what was a light whisper, soon became a chorus of screams and yells of pain and despair. wolven howls fill the air, along with snarls and growls. Erin in particular would hear the crackle of fire, quite literally smelling the smoke and feeling the intense heat. the wailing of a young child, maybe seven, pierced all the other sounds, his cries of pain lost in the barrier of language. in the room where he slept, his hoarse baritone would ring clearly.<br><br><span style="font-size: 36pt;" class="bbc_size">NOOO!!!</span> if the dream was not enough to wake the girls, the outcry certainly had to be. the lean male was found in the corner of the room, curled tightly in a ball and crying. he was still fairly dirty from the fight, even though the girls did try to clean him up as they healed him. his long platinum blond hair was a bloody, tangled mess, debris from the woods still snagged in the length. the moment Erin was near, she'd feel his shields slam back into place, locking his mind from her touch.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 20:04:11</strong>
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				Erin finaly let herself sleep, when she'd convinced herself that the man was going to stay asleep himself for a good long while.&nbsp; At first she was too drained to try and get a read on him, but after she'd gotten a good rest, she went to check on him.&nbsp; She wasn't sure she should try using her abilities on him, but in the end she convinced herself that it would be all right; he might have family that needed to know where he was, after all.&nbsp; Besides, it wasn't like she had a choice as to when or who she could use her powers on; they simply were there, although the further away from someone she was, she had to put correspondingly more effort into reading them.&nbsp; <br><br>She could tell there was something different about the man, something... more to him somehow, but she couldn't place it.&nbsp; She sensed he was keeping something hidden, even in his nearly unconscious state, and it worried her that she wasn't able to read all his mind, even though there wasn't anything to gain from it just now.&nbsp; Still, that hadn't happened to her before, and she wasn't sure of what it meant.<br><br><br>She left him alone to sleep, finally going to her own room, reasoning that her own particular brand of ability would alert her if he needed anything, or if he woke up.&nbsp; She didn't him to feel smothered by the two of them, after all.&nbsp; She was drawn to wakefulness by the pressure against her mind, for one, and the vividness of the man's dream, for another.&nbsp; It frightened her, not only because she could truly feel the heat and smoke from the fire of his memory, but to have someone seemingly attempt to read her had never happened before.&nbsp; She hurried from her room, first putting on a light robe over her long nightgown for simple modesty, stopping short in the hallway, afraid to approach the room where the man was, not knowing what his state would be.&nbsp; She told herself that he was only dreaming, but she was unnerved by being able to feel so much, as if it were happening to her, and stood rooted to the spot, not even noticing if Janessa was around.&nbsp; The man's cry snapped her out of it, and she hurried to see if he was all right, stopping in the doorway when she saw him, and felt his mind close, almost as if he knew what she could do, and was protecting himself.&nbsp; She approached cautiously, not wanting to frighten him any more than he already was, crouching down to his level when she got a few feet from him, but not moving any closer, not wanting him to feel cornered.&nbsp; She thought he'd do better too if she was on his level, rather than being taller than he was.<br><br>Though she was still shaken, she tried her best to hide the worst of it, although her voice shook slightly when she spoke to him.&nbsp; "It's all right, we won't hurt you," she said gently.&nbsp; "You were hurt, and we tried to help you," she added simply, waiting to see how he would take their presence before telling him any more.&nbsp; She sensed Janessa was in fact here, and risked a brief look with her friend, both to see how she was doing, and to reassure her that she herself was all right, just shaken up more than a little.&nbsp; Right now though she had more important things to do than worry about her own nerves, and she turned her full attention back to the man, to see what he would make of them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>28-10-2011, 19:52:58</strong>
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				Janessa had fallen asleep in the chair but woke up later to find Erin gone and realizing the same thing as the other girl did she dragged herself to her own bed.&nbsp; As she past Erin’s bedroom while heading for her own she checked on her friend making sure she was sleeping peacefully.&nbsp; She would have to find out later if her friend could read anything from him not wanting to wake her friend and so tired herself that she once again collapsed on her bed with her clothes still on.&nbsp; Janessa could tell that there was something really different about the man they had healed in their home and though she had to admit that she was curious she didn’t have Erin’s gifts.&nbsp; Her friend’s reactions to what she had gathered at various times had her wondering at just what the other women had seen for she had never seen her friend so startled before.&nbsp; <br><br>She didn’t know how worried her friend was though nor the reason behind it as Janessa had never heard of people that was able to block her friend’s gifts.&nbsp; That to Janessa meant they had some sort of gift or training she would have figured, but at this point all there could be was guesses.&nbsp; With all the various thoughts running through her head she fell into a deep sleep that refreshed her somewhat in less hours than what she had though.&nbsp; She took that time to take a long shower and actually change into her soft flannel pajamas before cleaning up the mess she had made in the kitchen when everything happened.&nbsp; Janessa didn’t realize though how much energy it had taken out of her to heal him and just those few things had wiped her out.&nbsp; <br><br>Finding a seat on the couch in the living room, she found herself asleep again this time even deeper than the first.&nbsp; It wasn’t to last as Janessa felt something for the first time in her life as it felt like there was a presence of something, something she knew instinctively was way more powerful than pressing into her mind.&nbsp; At first it wasn’t much, it like similar to a whisper like in her head but then screaming and yelling she could hear that was so filled with pain and despair, her body was shaking from the whole thing.&nbsp; The animal sounds of wolves was the worst though as the snarls and growls filled her head as well making her moan out.&nbsp; She didn’t see the rest of Erin had seen and maybe that was a blessing for the already freaked out as she started waking up from the sounds that was forcing her to consciousness.&nbsp; <br><br>His scream coming from the guest room nearby was what brought her to a full awaken state as she sat straight up on the couch looking around her before literally falling off the couch while hurrying to stand up.&nbsp; Janessa saw Erin standing in the doorway to the man’s room and wondering vaguely if the dream she saw had anything to do why Erin was already up knowing things must have been much worse for her friend.&nbsp; She moved forward noticing that her friend was so involved with what she was seeing in front of her that she had no idea that Janessa was right behind her.&nbsp; Watching Erin approach Larrin cautiously she followed into the room and bit back a gasp seeing him huddled in a corner of the room.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was curled into a tight ball and she thought she could hear sobbing but she couldn’t certain as the scene tugged on her heartstrings.&nbsp; <br><br>Janessa saw Erin crouching down not getting too close like she wasn’t trying to corner him but just let him know that she was there.&nbsp; She smiled grimly seeing her knew how to handle the situation without her having to warn her about getting close.&nbsp; A spooked person especially one as hurt as he was would go into defensive mood and could even someone without meaning to that had just meant well.&nbsp; She could still see the blood and twigs and such in his hair that they didn’t have the time to get out while trying to heal him even though she had tried to clean him as best she could.&nbsp; Janessa listened as her friend spoke softly to the man and noted with pride that though she could tell Erin was shaken up her voice barely betrayed that fact.&nbsp; <br><br>When Erin was done speaking Janessa added just a little to what the other girl had said to Larrin as the two females shared a brief look giving her a smile to reassure her silently that they were both alright and would be alright.&nbsp; “We found you on our doorstep.&nbsp; We didn’t feel right just leaving you there.”&nbsp; She knew Erin was slightly nervous and shaken up but the other girl was strong willed as they waited to see if the male in their care would come out of the corner and calm down.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 12:52:44</strong>
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				Larrin flinched when Erin and Janessa came closer, but his awareness was starting to come back. and he realized he was sore from all the accelerated healing. he slowly started to uncurl from the fetal position he had taken, but the girls would see only one pale green eye through his tangled hair, which moved constantly between the two girls as each spoke. there was obviously intelligence behind the sadness that lingered in those pale hues, and his shaking eventually stopped altogether. his eye would flash slightly as he activated his second sight, looking over the women critically, unmoving from where he was. they had gifts, he could see that in the aura that surrounded them. green was prominent around them both, marking them as his healers. but aside from that common trait, they both had different colors surrounding them that marked them as unique in their skills. his eye flashed again as he dropped his second sight.<br><br>Larrin finally spoke, his voice hoarse and parched since he had been dehydrated over the last day. he spoke barely above a whisper. y... ye healed me... he stated. ye shouldnae have... there was so much doubt in his own worth as he spoke. he sat up slowly, and with much effort. the man was starved and thirsty. but, ah thank ye both... he leaned back against the wall, his eyes sliding closed. his tangled hair moved from his face, a fine, short beard lined his jaw, giving him a more rugged look than he normally maintained. he coughed momentarily, grimacing a bit. he rubbed his throat lightly, looking to the girls once more. Ah doona suppose ah can trouble ye fer some water, or something... he asked softly, still rubbing his throat.<br><br>Larrin stood slowly, leaning heavily on the wall behind him. a man that sustained the injuries he had, regardless of the healing the girls gave him, should not be standing on his own, but the lean lupine was tougher than most. he still hurt though, he couldn't hide that. he ran his fingers through the tangled mess of his hair, grimacing at the feel. he needed a shower something fierce, he couldn't stand the feel of dirt, dried blood, and forest debris in his hair and on his skin. he looked pale still, but that was due to his need to eat.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>05-11-2011, 13:23:56</strong>
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				Erin watched the man carefully still, relaxing only slightly as he began to calm down.&nbsp; She knew he could still be dangerous, even in his state, if he were startled.&nbsp; She remained kneeling where she was, not moving any closer, not even when he was calm enough to speak.&nbsp; She thought the accent was Scottish, and was even more intrigued by the man for the fact.&nbsp; She knew there was something different about the man, and the fact that he was from such a distant place only made her want to find out more about him.<br><br>She rose only when he did, her eyes going wide at how tall he was.&nbsp; She watched as he combed his fingers through his hair, wondering how they would help him clean up.&nbsp; She doubted he'd be able to do it himself.&nbsp; They could worry about that after they'd made sure he had something to eat, though.<br><br>"There's no need to thank us," she said gently.&nbsp; "We'd have done it for anyone.&nbsp; We'll get you some water, of course, and something to eat, and then we'll see about helping you clean up some," she smiled.&nbsp; "Janessa, would you help our patient back to bed while I go fetch us all something to eat?"&nbsp; She wasn't sure what the man's name was, and didn't want to make him talk any more than he already had.&nbsp; She assumed he would tell them who he was, when he felt ready enough.<br><br>Assuming Janessa would be able to handle things for a bit, she hurried to the kitchen, where she fixed plates with some leftover chicken and vegetables, along with some bread and cheese, along with a few pieces of cake, arranging everything on a tray after she'd reheated it.&nbsp; She hoped it would satisfy the man, as well as being a good source of protein.&nbsp; Moving more slowly back to the guest room, she set the tray on a side table, along with a pitcher of water, before turning to see if Janessa might need any help.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 01:45:00</strong>
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				Janessa saw Larrin flinch before he seemed to come to himself more but she only started to relax after Erin had begun to relax.&nbsp; She wanted to stay on guard if something went wrong even though she instinctively had a feeling that this man at yet for now wasn’t going to hurt them.&nbsp; She watched as he uncurled himself as he seemed to realize that they weren’t planning on hurting him, his shaking seemed to stop.&nbsp; Janessa could see one of his green eyes looking between both of them and she could see sadness and a sharp intelligence there in his glaze.&nbsp; It made her wonder what all he had been through that would cause him to have such a haunted look she saw.&nbsp; <br><br>She thought she saw his eyes flashing but just took it as trick of the light as Janessa was still sleepy and couldn’t trust her judgment about such things at the moment.&nbsp; She saw that Erin was still kneeling as she turned to slightly check on her the sound of a male voice with a Scottish accent made her eyes snap back toward the man.&nbsp; The accent threw her off for a moment and it made her more curious about the guy in front of them just like Erin. Janessa just also tell there was something different about the man before them and the fact that he could be from a distance place only increased that feeling. She could hear the hoarseness in Larrin’s voice though and knew he must need something to drink probably eat.&nbsp; <br><br>Janessa watched as he slowly at up and then began to get to his feet carefully, his words only confirming what she figured moments earlier.&nbsp; She noted that Erin stood up carefully when he did as not to spook him, Janessa gathered at the action after thinking about it.&nbsp; Janessa could tell like her friend that the man still needed to be clean up more and if she was in his place she would definitely want to get cleaned up but doubted as well that he could do it himself yet.&nbsp; She smiled as her friend let him know that they would have done it for anyone that came to their doorstep and she froze hearing her name.&nbsp; “Sure, Erin.”&nbsp; She told her friend with a small salute watching as the other woman walked out of the room.&nbsp; <br><br>Knowing that Erin would be back in a bit with food she figured she should help their guest back into bed.&nbsp; “My friend is right though.&nbsp; We couldn’t just leave you out there.&nbsp; When someone needs help neither of us can seem to turn a blink eye to it.”&nbsp; She moved slowly toward the now standing hurt man before her and carefully picked out some of the debris she could see in his hair. “Sorry.” She remarked.&nbsp; “I should have asked first.”&nbsp; She pulled her hand away and hoped he wouldn’t be freaked out by her movements.&nbsp; “Now, how about we get you into bed so you can relax.&nbsp; She should be back soon with the food.”&nbsp; Janessa held out her hair not sure if he would take it not noticing that Erin had reentered the room.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 11:35:13</strong>
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				Larrin watched both girls warily as they spoke, not fully trusting of them yet, but trusting enough that they weren't going to harm him at the moment. he watched Erin leave before turning his attention to Janessa. he nodded slightly at her words, before taking a couple of slow steps towards the bed, but flinched and wavered a moment when she touched his hair. he staggered a couple of steps before regaining his balance, though he did hurry to the bed and sit down heavily on the mattress. he leaned forward, head between his legs to keep from passing out. the scent of the food finally reached him, and he sat up slowly, looking to the tray longingly. he reached for the pitch of water, snagging it by the handle and starting to drink eagerly from it. half the pitcher was gone in moments, a feat any frat boy would love to learn, before he stopped and gasped for air. the male seemed to have found some small relief from the dustiness of his throat. Aah... he panted softly, looking to the girls.<br><br>Ah guess ye'd both be likin' tae know who th' bloody lump ye dragged off yer stoop is. he said softly, his voice a little clearer now. Ah'm Larrin Tarok. he said, looking to the girls. yer not related tae each other... he observed. he seemed to perk up slightly from the hydration hitting his system. he reached over to the tray and picked up the plate, tearing into the food with such a gusto, it was like he hadn't eaten in days. however fast he ate though, he was still neat and tidy, impeccably mannered considering the circumstances. he did try to make sure the girls knew he was listening though, his gaze going between the two of the quickly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 12:30:49</strong>
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				Erin's eyes widened as the man began to drink straight from the pitcher, but she refrained from commenting, reasoning that it made better sense that way, rather than having to refill a glass for him every few seconds.&nbsp; It wasn't that she was put off by the action, but merely surprised, not having expected it.&nbsp; <br><br>"I'm glad to meet you, Larrin," she said, not risking an attempt at his last name, afraid she might fail at the pronounciation, and not wanting to offend him.&nbsp; "I only wish it was under better circumstances, but I'm glad something brought you to us to help."&nbsp; She took a seat in one of the chairs next to the bed, leaving the other free for Janessa to take if she wanted to sit.&nbsp; They'd brought in a couple of chairs from their kitchen table, to monitor how he was managing, before he woke up, and hadn't bothered to return them to their proper places just yet.&nbsp; She took a plate for herself and started to eat, her pace slower than Larrin's, keeping her eyes focused on her own food and giving him his space to eat in peace.&nbsp; "We've got plenty more, if you find you're still hungry when you finish," she told him, guessing he would want more, and glad they had it.<br><br>Her eyes widened again at his guess that they weren't related, and she nodded, her surprise evident.&nbsp; "No, we're not, but how did you guess?" she asked him curiously.&nbsp; Granted, they didn't look alike, but a lot of siblings didn't resemble each other, so one couldn't simply go by looks to say whether two people were family or not.&nbsp; "We met each other while we were in school, and after we graduated we decided to find a place together," she added, passing the time by telling him a bit about them, while he ate.&nbsp; "We... understand each other, and it's easy for us to get along," she said, making the comment casual enough so that nothing out of the ordinary could be inferred from it, not yet knowing for sure whether he knew what they could do, and not wanting to frighten him.&nbsp; They had to be careful, and they didn't reveal their secret to just anyone; they couldn't afford to, and so she was careful to watch how she phrased things, trying to gauge how much he might know.&nbsp; She was wary, knowing things could go badly if he found out about their skills and was frightened by them.&nbsp; He could still probably do quite a bit of damage, even in his state, and she tried to keep her nervousness down, until she knew more about him.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>20-11-2011, 03:29:49</strong>
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				Janessa felt so bad when he flinched away from her and immediately felt extremely awful for startling him, but still carefully watched him as he made for the bed even though she was afraid to touch him.&nbsp; She felt even worse when he had to lean forward with his head between his legs to stop from passing out and Janessa blamed herself for scaring him into moving to fast.&nbsp; She smelled the food but was so intent on watching him that she waited until he sat up and had to grin as he turned his attention to the food that Erin brought in.&nbsp; Janessa was slightly shocked when he grabbed the pitcher drinking straight from it, but soon realized that it made more sense like Erin had thought.&nbsp; She was just glad he seemed well enough to drink and hopefully eat well because to her that would be a very good sign of him recovering from his brush with death.&nbsp; <br><br>As he turned to look at them after getting his fill of the water, Janessa blushed still slightly upset with herself over earlier hoping it wouldn’t effect any friendship they could gain.&nbsp; She smiled hearing his voice, the accent though different for the area they lived in she surprisingly was finding it quite comfortable and refreshing to listen to.&nbsp; Inwardly she was bouncing at learning that his name was Larrin, but always being as protective as she was since her brother’s disappearance it didn’t show on her face.&nbsp; She froze when he immediately picked up on them not being related but decided to just let it slide.&nbsp; “It is a pleasure to meet you, Larrin.&nbsp; Erin is right though about wishing it had been under better circumstances.”&nbsp; She smiled before taking the other seat Erin had left open for her.&nbsp; “I am just happy that we could help when you needed it.”<br><br>She watched as Larrin and then Erin reached and got plates of food from the tray that Erin had originally brought in a few minutes ago glad once again that Erin suggested they bring a couple of kitchen chairs into the guest room at the beginning.&nbsp; Janessa smiled grabbing her own plate glad to see Larrin digging into the food with just as much energy as he had with the pitcher of water before turning to her own plate like the others.&nbsp; “Yes, we have plenty of food.” She agreed with her friend blinking when Erin looked shocked at that Larrin had guessed they weren’t related but remained quiet as Erin asked him how had guessed.&nbsp; Janessa listened while the other girl explained how they met, her words bringing back old memories to her.&nbsp; “Those were the days…” She chuckled as she continued digging into her food.&nbsp; But when she got to the part about understanding each other Janessa knew exactly what Erin was speaking about but like her friend knew that it might be a bad situation if Larrin found out their secrets.<br><br>They did have to be careful about who found out their secret and Janessa immediately caught on that Erin was trying to gauge what he had figured out.&nbsp; Trying to keep things light though it was unusual for her, she chuckled, “Yeah, we do get along quite well and I am not the easiest person to live with.”&nbsp; Her own words had a double meaning.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>21-11-2011, 06:32:04</strong>
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				Larrin listened quietly as the girls spoke, and wondered how much of what he knew of them from his scanning them over, and their scents, he should reveal. he didn't think he could reveal much without revealing himself, and he wasn't wanting to take a chance just then. ah doona miss much... he said in reply to Erin's question about his guessing they weren't related. he sighed softly, leaning his tall frame back and closed his eyes. If it were better circumstances, lasses, ye'd never have met me tae begin with. he muttered softly. the man radiated dejection and low self-worth, and still didn't think he had been worth the energy spent to heal him. he could have died, and as far as he knew, no one would have missed him. he had no friends nor family, no history anywhere that anyone would really remember.<br><br>he still listened as they spoke, but now with food and water in his system, his body still wanted to rest. he opened an eye to glance at the women, a slight quirk of his lips indicating he found some humor in Janessa's words. she certainly talked a bit more than Erin, he could see how one might be a little harder to get along with if their personalities didn't mesh well. but, as far as he could tell, the two seemed almost a match for each other, if they were so inclined to swing that way. he yawned widely, revealing slightly pronounced canines his upper and lower jaw minutely, before relaxing into the guest bed, starting slowly to drift off as the girls spoke. in moments, before they realized it, he was no longer aware to the world, and his mental shields kicked back up.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 01:13:34</strong>
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				"Being observant is usually always a good thing," Erin said, watching as he enjoyed his food.&nbsp; His amused expression didn't escape her notice, but she didn't attempt to explore his thoughts to see what had caused it.&nbsp; It was fairly easy for her to ignore mundane or casual thoughts, especially when she didn't have their permission for perusing their thoughts, but more serious thoughts and emotions were harder to overlook.&nbsp; <br><br>His feeling of worthlessness was one such example, and she felt her own emotions stir in response, even more determined to help him than she'd been already.&nbsp; No one should have to feel like they weren't worth anything, and she only hoped that he would eventually trust them enough to talk about himself and his feelings more directly.&nbsp; <br><br>It didn't come as a surprise to her that he was still so tired, and being aware of how skittish he still was, she waited until he was asleep before she reached to take the empty plate from him, setting the empty dishes back on the tray.&nbsp; She couldn't resist smoothing a lock of hair from his forehead though, her touch light, compassion in her eyes as she looked down at him.&nbsp; She let her touch linger only for a second before she made herself focus on something else, busying herself with gathering up the rest of the dishes and organizing them as quietly as she could manage, motioning to Janessa that she should come with her, and let Larrin sleep.&nbsp; She wanted to fill her in on what she could remember seeing from his mind, and speculate on who or what he might be.&nbsp; <br><br>Making her way to the kitchen, she set the tray down, refilling the pitcher and going to leave it on the small table beside Larrin's bed, in case he should wake up and want water.&nbsp; Coming back into the kitchen, she let the curiosity and worry she felt for him show, now that the two of them were by themselves, filling Janessa in on the things she'd glimpsed from his mind, and how she guessed he'd somehow been fighting with wolves, and describing the image of the fire she'd glimpsed, although she wasn't sure if that had been something recent, or from his past.&nbsp; Everything felt jumbled to her still, but she wanted to talk to someone about it anyway.<br><br>"I wish we could do more for him," she finished.&nbsp; "He feels like he wasn't worth saving, that he wasn't worth our effort," she added, her words low as she went about straightening up the kitchen, letting Janessa help if she wanted.&nbsp; "At least we kept him alive though, and we can work on making him glad of it too, assuming he lets us, once he feels better," she said, trying to be positive, wondering what Janessa would think of all of this.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>01-12-2011, 05:10:47</strong>
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				Janessa watched as Larrin leaned back as the girls spoke to him and he talked softly back to them and she could tell that even while he had ate and drank it would be awhile until he was fully healed. She agreed with Erin about being observant a good thing and Janessa watched as he closed his eyes.&nbsp; She frowned slightly at his words in return to them about better circumstances and them not meeting him and those simple words started giving her a slight view on how he thought about himself.&nbsp; She hoped Erin could give her more insight on his feelings though for she honesty wished she could help the man that was there before them.&nbsp; She realized though something Erin didn’t about how he was amused by what she said and kept her giggle to herself wishing there was a way to help him with his self-esteem.<br><br><br>She didn’t know what he was thinking about the two of them and what she had said to lighten the mood earlier and their personalities.&nbsp; Her eyes caught his yawn and she smiled as it pulled her out of her own confused thoughts not noticing the slightly larger canines that were in both in his upper and lower jaw as he yawned glad that he was relaxed enough to sleep in their presences.&nbsp; She could tell he was close to drifting off and she chuckled softly when she realized he was fully asleep hoping the rest would do him lots of good.&nbsp; Janessa watched as Erin waited until Larrin was completely asleep before taking the empty plate of food from him and she caught the look of compassion in her eyes.&nbsp; She smiled seeing the other girl brush a lock of his hair from his face but seemed to come to herself before gathering up the plates and such which Janessa decided to help with.&nbsp; <br><br>Janessa nodded when Erin motioned her to follow her and moved with her back into the kitchen to let their guest get the sleep that he so seemed to need.&nbsp; She watched as Erin set the tray down to refill the pitcher and take it back to the guest room to leave it beside Larrin’s bed if he woke up and was thirsty.&nbsp; She started washing the dishes and stuff while the female was gone before turning as her friend came back into the kitchen and seeing the look on her face she knew the other woman was ready to talk.&nbsp; She listened carefully to everything that Erin was saying adding about the things she had felt as well at the same time Erin had seen from his mind.&nbsp; She was shocked that the other girl figured he had been fighting with wolves but with the little she had gotten from her dream and the wounds he had gotten it didn’t seem that far fetched.&nbsp; <br><br>She could tell with how the other girl was talking that she was using her as a sound board and was trying to make sense of things in her head.&nbsp; She continued to add things to her friend’s comment hoping that anything she said could help Erin make sense of the puzzle that had dropped into their lap.&nbsp; “I noticed that as well.” Janessa replied when Erin started speaking about his feeling of lack of self-worth.&nbsp; “There has to be something we can do for him.”&nbsp; She sighed at the low words Erin was speaking as she helped straight out the kitchen by putting the dishes away.&nbsp; “How could anyone have that so low opinion of themselves?&nbsp; Everyone is worth saving.”&nbsp; Her face brightened at Erin’s idea and nodded in agreement.&nbsp; “Yes, that is a wonderful idea.&nbsp; I think with a little effort we can make him glad that we were able to keep him alive and help him.”&nbsp; <br><br>She put the dishes away before turning back to Erin a serious look across her face trying to form the words she wanted to say.&nbsp; She knew her friend would be able to sense the sadness and empathy for their guest rolling off of her as Janessa tried to get a hold of her emotions not wanting her own powers to act up.&nbsp; “It may take awhile but I think we have already gone a long way in gaining his trust.&nbsp; I don’t think he has ran into too many people trying to be kind to him.&nbsp; I know if we can get him to open up and trust us it will be worth it.”&nbsp; Janessa smiled sadly.&nbsp; “At least I hope he will open up to us.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>01-12-2011, 10:39:52</strong>
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				Larrin once more drifted into a deep sleep, this time blissfully free of all dreams. another full day and night passed with him out to the world, his body constantly at work finishing minor repairs, then resting afterwards. it was maybe around noon before the tall lupine roused from sleep, bolting upright as the unfamiliar scents came to him. he relaxed after a moment though, remembering with a shudder what had happened. he looked around, noticing the pitcher of water, grabbing it up and drinking deeply of it. this time, he completely drained the contents, then slowly he roused from the bed. he still looked a sight, his hair still tangled with broken limbs and matted with dried blood. he felt fine by this point, barely a trace of lingering soreness in his body. now he just felt dirty, and what little vanity he had was coming into play. he wanted a shower, and he would beg if he had to to get one.<br><br>Larrin crept silently out of the room, his time stalking and hunting his prey giving him the skills he needed to be as silent as a shadow when he wanted to be. he took in the scents surrounding him, arching a pale brow slightly. the women lived here, just the two of them. from what he could tell, no males lived within, which was curious in and of itself. he have figured the two had boyfriends of their own, which led him to wonder if they were lovers themselves. he couldn't remember if they had said as much the last time they talked or not. however, it seemed the two had their own rooms, so that pretty much answered that question for him. he continued to mentally map the place, looking through whatever doors were open long enough to determine the purpose of the space, before moving on to the next. each scent was carefully identified and cataloged in his memory, though he was still having trouble with names. he also wondered how much time had passed since he first fell onto their door step. he didn't have a watch, and his cell phone was at home.<br><br>Larrin was so deep in exploring his surroundings, he was mostly unaware of the world around him. right then, all that mattered was finding a shower, then as much food as he could stuff his face with to regain the energy he'd lost. after that, he planned on leaving the home as soon as he was able, before the girls started asking too many questions. he didn't think they could handle the truth of what he was. so, he wanted to leave before he got backed into that particular corner.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>13-01-2012, 14:58:32</strong>
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				OOC:&nbsp; Really sorry for the long ane unexplained absence, but check my recent posts for info. I explained what went on in the OOC board for another game, so don't want to crowd this story board here with OOC comments.&nbsp; Also, Hotaru was having computer issues, but I think she's back up and running again now.<br><br>IC:&nbsp; Unlike Janessa, Erin had noticed Larrin's slightly longer teeth, and was starting to have a niggling suspicion as to what he was, though she wasn't about to voice it.&nbsp; She wasn't absolutely sure, and she didn't think Janessa had any idea, and didn't want to scare her friend.&nbsp; The idea didn't really surprise her as it might have someone else, and she was curius about the stranger, more than frightened of him.&nbsp; After all, if she and Janessa could have special abilities, then why couldn't there be other creatures that existed as well?<br><br>She was pondering the question as she made her way down the hallway from the kitchen, planning to go and check on him, when she stopped short at seeing him awake.&nbsp; She'd tried not to worry over his sleeping so much, telling herself that it was normal, for the amount of injuries he'd had, though she and Janessa had gone to check on him often, just to make sure he was still breathing.&nbsp; She gave him a warm smile, relieved to see him up and about, in spite of the fright he'd given her.&nbsp; "I see you must be feeling better," she said by way of greeting.&nbsp; "Is there anything I can get for you, or show you where to go?" she thought to ask, guessing he might be looking for something, as he was wandering down the hall.&nbsp; "We went shopping while you were out, so there's plenty of food for all of us, whenever you're hungry, or I can show you where to wash up, if you'd rather," she added, getting a look at him, and guessing he might want to clean up, at the very least.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>19-01-2012, 20:43:07</strong>
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				OOC: It is okay Sarah it is nice to see you back.&nbsp; ^^&nbsp; Yup, my computer issues and personal issues I had been having is solved as well.&nbsp; Things are getting back to normal.<br><br>Janessa was currently asleep in her room as she worked at night as a bartender and she had taken off work at first after healing Larrin.&nbsp; She couldn’t take off anymore work though she hated to leave Erin by herself if something went wrong with Larrin’s healing.&nbsp; Things to have went well though and she checked on Larrin before taking a shower and passing out on her bed for awhile.&nbsp; She didn’t wake up until a little after noon and she stood up stretching looking around her room and she could hear the music coming from her stereo but she wasn’t paying attention to the song. Janessa smiled though knowing that despite the fact that she had been asleep that she knew that Erin would watch over their guest.&nbsp; <br><br>Changing her clothes as she had fallen asleep in her work clothes again she went out into the hallway and see herself how Larrin was.&nbsp; It had concerned her the first time he woke up how bad he still was but she was shocked that he wasn’t as bad as what she had thought he would be actually.&nbsp; Most people she knew would have barely survived and certainly wouldn’t have been moving as soon as he was and that was her first clue that he wasn’t quite normal.&nbsp; She may have not seen what Erin had seen nor suspect exactly what her friend had but she something wasn’t normal about and though either of them knew for sure what he was like Erin she was more curious then scared by him no matter who or what he was.&nbsp; Janessa had padded out of her room and went to his room to find it empty and walking in she found the water pitcher empty knowing then he had just gotten up.<br><br>She realized he must woke up and decided to explore probably to find his way to a bathroom or even the kitchen at least in her head that is what she would do.&nbsp; She took the pitcher figuring she would fill it up again with some fresh water and on her way to the kitchen when she saw both Erin and Larrin up in front of&nbsp; her.&nbsp; She nodded with Erin’s words as she caught the tail end of what Erin had been saying but there was nothing really she could say as Erin had said it all but past the two to fill the pitcher again.&nbsp; “I will fill this up again so you will have some more water.”&nbsp; She remarked moving for the kitchen.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>28-01-2012, 11:01:41</strong>
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				Larrin started slightly as Erin approached, surprised he didn't hear or smell her coming. he nodded slightly, his matted hair slightly covering his face. how he saw her was a mystery, but it didn't seem like those sad, pale green orbs missed much. Ah recover quick enough. there'll be time tae sleep when ah'm dead. he murmured, his gaze shifting to Janessa as she approached with the pitcher in hand. um... thank ye. both a' ye. a shower would probably be a good idea. ah doona wish tae mess up yer kitchen. he said, eyes shifting between the two of them before Janessa moved into the kitchen.<br><br>Ah doona want tae trouble ye too much, considering how much ye've already done fer me. his soft baritone seemed a little too subdued, as if he really didn't know what to make of the kindness he had received. then again, he hadn't been shown much over the decades. he shifted his weight slightly as he waited for Erin to lead the way. he hadn't found a bathroom yet, so he figured he'd just wait to be led.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>14-02-2012, 07:02:34</strong>
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				"It wasn't any troubl, and we wouldn't mind about the kitchen," Erin said, sensing his surprise at how she and Janessa were treating him, and silently curious about it.&nbsp; Instead of asking him any questions though, she started down the hallway toward the bathroom.&nbsp; "It's true you'll get plenty of sleeping time after you're dead, but unless you take care of yourself by getting the sleep you need now, you just might end up that way anyway," she chided him gently, though she couldn't hide a slight grin at his attempt at humor.<br><br>Once they reached the bathroom, she showed him where the towels and other things he might need were, then felt awkward about what she should do.&nbsp; She didn't want to make him uncomfortable, but she wasn't sure she should leave him alone either.&nbsp; She flushed, unsure how to voice the worry without making him feel self-conscious.&nbsp; She thought for a second, before a compromise struck her that would still give him privacy, yet she'd be in close range, if he needed help.&nbsp; "My room is just down the hall a couple of doors, and I can wait there until you're done," she said, not wanting to seem like she was babying him.&nbsp; "If you need anything, I should be able to hear you if you call for me."&nbsp; Technically, she'd be able to tell if he needed help from even further away, if his thoughts weren't shielded, but she wasn't sure how much of their abilities he'd been able to pick up on, if anything.&nbsp; This way was safer, just in case, she thought, not wanting to make him suspicious, if he didn't suspect anything other than the healing she and Janessa had done for him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>15-02-2012, 16:38:58</strong>
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				From inside the kitchen Janessa could still hear the words that Larrin and Erin was speaking to each other.&nbsp; She like her friend could tell by the way he spoke and his body language that he wasn’t use to kindness.&nbsp; She was curious just like Erin at why he didn’t seem use to the kindness that they were showing to him.&nbsp; Janessa chuckled slightly at Larrin’s attempt at humor with his joke about getting sleep when he was dead but had a feeling that maybe he wasn’t joking though.&nbsp; She heard him ask about a shower and then figured they had moved farther away from the kitchen as she couldn’t hear him no more.<br><br>She figured Erin had showed Larrin where the bathroom was and for now Janessa knew she wasn’t needed other than to fill the water pitcher again.&nbsp; She quickly scrubbed out the pitcher making sure even though there had been only water in it that it would clean.&nbsp; She filled it with more cold water and put it back in the guest room and she could hear Erin talking to Larrin again showing where things were in the bathroom and letting him know that she wouldn’t be far if he needed help.&nbsp; Knowing that Erin would be better to help him Janessa moved back into the kitchen and stuck her head into the fridge to figure out something out to make them all for lunch.&nbsp; “What to make?&nbsp; What to make?”&nbsp; She muttered to herself with a sigh.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>27-02-2012, 00:37:13</strong>
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				Larrin nodded in appreciation, looking to the things pointed out to him. he waited until Erin left before stripping out of his torn pants and turning on the shower. he stepped into the shower, immediately discoloring the water that ran off with dirt and blood. several minutes he spent just scrubbing his frame of all the grit and grime, then he started in on his hair. much grunting, growling, and cursing in Gaelic ensued from the tall Lupine, untangling the debris from his hair. several more minutes were spent before his platinum locks were free of the twigs and foliage in his hair, and the water finally ran clean off him. he sat in the steaming water a bit longer, soaking for a bit before he finally turned off the water and grabbed a towel. he brushed his hair one last time, then wrapped the towel around his waist and picked up his torn pants. he finally stepped from the bathroom, his long hair clinging to his back and chest. pale green hues scanned the area as he walked around, looking for one of the girls.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>05-03-2012, 19:10:55</strong>
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				While Larrin had spent the past couple of days mostly recuperating, Erin had kept herself busy, at least partly, by going to one of the stores in town, trying to find some new clothes that might fit him.&nbsp; She was sure he wouldn't want to be wearing his old things all the time, or at least that he'd want them cleaned, and he'd need to wear something else in the meantime.&nbsp; She'd had to make educated guesses on what size he wore, but overall she hoped she'd done all right.&nbsp; It had helped to pass the time while both Janessa and Larrin had been sleeping, Janessa on account of her job at night, and Larrin simply because he needed it.&nbsp; She hoped he would be pleased at her gesture, rather than angered by it.<br><br>She was pulled from these thoughts by the sound of the water finally turning off in the shower, and she hurried down the hall to the room where Larrin was staying, setting out one of the few new outfits she'd picked up.&nbsp; She'd not bought a lot, just in case things didn't fit, but she'd gotten a few shirts and pairs of pants, as well as socks and the like.&nbsp; She found him in the hall, and smiled nervously up at him, not sure of what to expect.<br><br>"I hope you're feeling better," she said, unable to stop herself from smiling at the way he looked, all clean, and alert.&nbsp; She stopped in the doorway, gesturing to the new clothes, lowering her eyes, afraid to look at him in case he might be angry at the presumption.&nbsp; "I... I hope you don't mind, but I thought you might want something to wear besides your one outfit," she said, hating the stammer, but unable to do anything about it.&nbsp; "You probably want your things cleaned too, so I thought something to wear while they were being washed would be nice," she added by way of explanation, at last taking a peek up at him to gauge his expression, and what he might be thinking.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>06-04-2012, 03:44:43</strong>
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				Janessa was still poking her head into their fridge trying to find something that would work well to make for everyone and hopefully their guest would like.&nbsp; Finally coming to a decision after taking stock of what they had she pulled out a package of steaks to thaw and some potatoes she figured she could make mashed potatoes out of.&nbsp; She really hoped as she pulled back her hair into a ponytail out of her face and quickly washed her hands that her meal choice would be liked by both.&nbsp; Janessa figured she could add some warm rolls and maybe some fresh fruit to the meal depending on what Erin and Larrin might want.&nbsp; Her unease of having Larrin around had disappeared awhile back and so far Janessa was happy to note that she had not done anything to make him suspect that they weren’t normal women.<br><br>Though Janessa knew as she heard Erin talking to Larrin in the hallway signaling that Larrin was done his shower that he probably had an inkling that they weren’t just your regular girls.&nbsp; If she didn’t want to lie to herself she also knew that from both what her and Erin had picked up from their guest that Larrin himself wasn’t quite normal but for now that would be the girls secret.&nbsp; She continued getting the food ready as these thoughts ran through her mind while putting the steaks in a pan and peeling and cutting potatoes.&nbsp; Janessa wondered just what this encounter would bring them all because she always believed that things always happened for a reason.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>14-04-2012, 08:45:49</strong>
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				Larrin blinked as Erin spoke, once more amazed at the generosity shown by his temporary hostess'. her stammer did not go unnoticed, and he felt a twinge of curiosity as she dropped her eyes. he opened himself slightly to Erin, allowing a bit of his minor empathic ability take in her feelings. he felt concern, not for him, but about him. her words confirmed what he suspected. she thought she might have displeased him, presuming that he'd want new clothes. he couldn't help the hint of a smile that quirked the corners of his lips. Lass... doona fret. ah appreciate yer consideration, honestly. ah didnae expect ye tae do as much as ye have. he said, before gingerly reaching forward, hooking his finger lightly under her chin and lifting it so he could catch her gaze. his voice was soft, just barely above a whisper, but the subtle bass in his tone carried slightly. ye needn't fear displeasing me with yer generosity, nor should ye show such a sign of submission, tae mahself or anyone. thank ye. ah do mean it. he couldn't help commenting on the subtle body language that was second nature for him to read. wolves communicated with their bodies, in addition to various pitches of growls, yips, and howls. he let his hand drop, lifting his chin slightly to take in the scent of food being prepared. Come. he said softly, moving down the hall.<br><br>Larrin made sure his towel was tucked around his waist firmly, then tossed his torn pants through the doorway of his borrowed room, before following his nose to the kitchen. stepping in, he looked to Janessa, approaching slowly. is there anythin' ah can help ye with? ah doona wish tae be a free-loader while ah recover. he asked. it only just dawned on him how both the women may react to a towel-clad male of his build. then again, he didn't have much in the way of modesty. idly, his pushed his wet hair over his shoulders, his muscles rippling under tanned flesh. he obviously saw plenty of sun, and given the definition of his lean frame, took pains to maintain his appearance. the only oddity about him, was that the only hair that grew on him apart from his nearly white hair, was the short beard that had grown while he had recuperated. his body was oddly void of hair. it was one of the traits that made he more desirable to women of this time, though in centuries back, it was certainly an oddity. many had questioned his health and even his species. regardless, it was one of the things that could not be helped. <br><br>Larrin let his gaze shift over the women a moment, not letting it linger too long. both were attractive with their own merits. both gifted, that much he remembered. however, he didn't think it wise to mention it, since he had his share of secrets, and it wouldn't be fair to make them reveal theirs without revealing himself. that was not the best idea, as he saw it. it was this reason alone he kept his shields so tight that it reigned in his metaphysical wolf. normally, the beast was allowed to wander unseen around him. only those gifted with the second sight could see it, and those sensitive to energy would feel its presence as a spot of warmth, no matter the ambient temperature. however, when he was shielded, his wolf was forced to a place within his mind, someplace akin to a dark cave where none with any sense of intelligence dare explore. the beast didn't like this, and grumbled mentally to its human avatar. he'd have to release it eventually, lest it make itself known in rather unpleasant ways.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>17-04-2012, 15:36:46</strong>
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				"I'd have helped anyone else in the same situation, the same as we did for you, and no thanks be expected," Erin said gently.&nbsp; "After all, you couldn't expect us just to leave you how you were, and not at least do what we could," she added.<br><br>She blinked in surprise as he lifted her chin, unable to keep herself from studying his features as he spoke.&nbsp; She'd not known she was showing any submissive tendency, but she wasn't surprised he'd clue in on it that she was.&nbsp; "I'll do my best not to, although I wasn't even conscious I was projecting that leaning," she said, making herself keep looking at him, though she wanted to lower her eyes again under his scrutiny.&nbsp; She couldn't help but notice how attractive he was, with the two of them being so close, and silently chastized herself for it.&nbsp; He'd just been through what was probably the most traumatic experience of his life, and he didn't need anyone fancying him just now.<br><br>Preoccupied with these thoughts, she didn't even notice he'd started toward the kitchen without putting on his clothes first until he was speaking to Janessa.&nbsp; She watched the play of muscles under his skin as he brushed his long hair out of his face, her eyes skimming over him and noticing his lack of hair before she glanced down again, distinctly flustered.&nbsp; Janessa seemed to have everything in hand, and she wondered what she could do to put her mind on something else, when the idea of setting the table occurred to her.&nbsp; Going to the cupboard where they kept their plates, she took down three from the top of the stack, only to lose her grip on them and have them shatter when they hit the floor.&nbsp; Either Janessa hadn't been quick enough to catch them, or she'd not wanted to use her skill in front of Larrin.&nbsp; Rather than being angry at the mishap, Erin only stared at the pieces of broken plate with a bemused smile, before going to get the broom and dustpan.&nbsp; <br><br>"It's usually Janessa that breaks things around here," she said casually, lest Larrin wonder what she thought was amusing.&nbsp; She glanced a questioning look to her friend, wondering whether she might feel comfortable enough to tell him their other secret besides their healing power.&nbsp; She knew they would have to eventually, especially if Larrin was going to be with them for a while, and she was also concerned about Larrin's shields that he had up constantly in their presence.&nbsp; She suspected he probably wasn't used to having to use them, and she worried what the effect might be if he kept it up.&nbsp; She already was fairly sure of what he was, but she wasn't sure how to tell him without revealing her other skills to him, and she didn't want to do that until Janessa felt comfortable enough with him to share her own information.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>03-05-2012, 03:38:51</strong>
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				Even though Janessa knew that Larrin and Erin were talking she had no idea what they were talking about.&nbsp; She wasn’t the type to butt in either and try to listen in to other people’s conversations.&nbsp; She went back to her preparing of food and was so into what she was doing that she didn’t even know when Larrin and Erin came into the room.&nbsp; Hearing Larrin’s Scottish accent behind her Janessa turned around to answer him only to find that she couldn’t speak and her cheeks were going red.&nbsp; Forcing herself literally not to look at the half naked man that was standing in front of her in just a towel around his waist.<br><br>Getting back her voice Janessa finally responded to his question.&nbsp; “You don’t have to help.&nbsp; You are our guest but if you still want to help you could finish peeling potatoes.&nbsp; But you don’t have to.”&nbsp; Janessa had no idea as her eyes took in his form when she turned around while speaking to him that Erin had done the same thing earlier.&nbsp; She couldn’t help but notice the muscles under the lean frame of tan skin that covered the handsome man.&nbsp; She had noticed that his body was void of hair other than the hair on his head and the stubble on his chin which she found slightly odd.&nbsp; Finally realizing that she had been staring Janessa swiftly turned her head back toward the steaks she was cooking.<br><br>Somehow she realized that Larrin’s eyes were on her even if it was just for a moment as she felt Erin fall into step with helping by going to get plates.&nbsp; Janessa heard the cupboard open vaguely as she flipped the steaks over to start cooking the other side not realizing what was about to happen.&nbsp; She heard the slight clink of plates as Erin pulled the plates down but she immediately realized something wasn’t right instinctively.&nbsp; She didn’t move power fast enough and the plates shattered against the ground making Janessa’s eyes go wide in Erin’s direction.&nbsp; Seeing Erin’s smile had her biting her own lip in amusement after making sure that her roommate wasn’t hurt at all.<br><br>As the other girl went to get the broom and dustpan Janessa let out a small sigh before an almost shocked look came across her face at Erin’s words.&nbsp; Seeing the questioning look Erin was sending her she knew her friend wanted to share their secrets but not without her permission.&nbsp; Remembering the girls’ conversation from before Janessa knew the only way to get Larrin to open up, they would have to let out a few secrets as well.&nbsp; She didn’t know quite as much as Erin seemed to know about their surprise guest but she knew enough that she wanted him to be comfortable in their presence.&nbsp; “Yes, yes…&nbsp; Things always do seem to break or blow up around me…”&nbsp; She tried to keep her voice light unsure if he would get a hint or not from her words though she was still not sure if telling him was right.&nbsp; Her mind feeling at the moment like it was in a tilt-a-whirl going around and around.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>03-05-2012, 11:25:57</strong>
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				Larrin was about to start on the potatoes when the plates clattered to the ground, and though it wasn't needed, his reflexes made him jump clear of any potential shards. the reaction was lightning quick, honed from centuries of fighting, and it had startled him enough that the tips of his nails had lengthened slightly into points. he quickly clenched his fists until they retracted, waiting until Erin had cleaned up the mess and returning to peeling the rest of the potatoes, a swift task for him. their words were not lost on him, and he was starting to piece together the puzzle of the girls. healers, with more gifts at their disposal than they had originally shown. once more, his let his second sight flash over the world as he normally viewed it, closing his eyes to hide the visible flash given off by the action. his pale green hues looked a little brighter as he looked over to each girl in turn, reading the energies that surrounded them each. they both contained the emerald green that marked them primarily as healers, but that was all that they shared. Janessa had a touch of red in hers, along with hues of blue. while Erin had purple and yellow in hers.<br><br>so... he started, looking back to the potatoes and finishing them. ye've both gifts that seem tae balance ye out with each other. if ah have tae guess... he closed his eyes to be rid of the second sight. Erin, yer abilities deal with th' mind. empathy an' telepathy possibly. Janessa, ye can affect th' physical. telekinesis, an' possibly pyrokinesis, if things breaking an' blowin' up at yer hand was any hint. he said, his voice soft. he didn't seemed like these things bothered him, nor did he imply that this was definitely fact. <br><br>he turned and leaned against the counter, crossing his arms and tilting his head slightly. he figured they'd appreciate a little fact about him, though he wouldn't tell them everything, not yet. ah'm a mild empath, and ah have a minor ability tae talk tae someone's mind. mah main skill is dream-walkin' and dream-scapin'. sometimes, ah cannae maintain th' ability, and ah suspect that's why ye both shared mah nightmare. the lean Scotsman offered, keeping his mind so closed, and his body language so neutral, they'd not suspect he was leaving a good half of his true powers hidden. he couldn't afford that right now. ah can also see magic, and th' way energies flow around each person. he added, revealing how he had pegged what abilities they could use. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>07-05-2012, 19:43:21</strong>
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				Erin caught Larrin's startlement, and hurried to pick up the broken pieces of plate, feeling clumsy and not used to the feeling.&nbsp; But then again, she and Janessa didn't usually have mostly naked men in their kitchen, either, so she supposed everything balanced out.<br><br>"I'm sorry if I startled you," she apologized to both of them, knowing Larrin had been more startled than Janessa, but not wanting him to feel like she was singling him out, so focusing on both of them.&nbsp; "That kind of thing usually doesn't happen, but I suppose there's a first for everything," she added, going back to the cabinet and taking down more plates, being sure she had a firm hold on them before she lifted them down.&nbsp; "Let's try this again, shall we?" she grinned, poking fun at herself, rather than let herself get upset or annoyed over the incident.<br><br>She listened to Larrin's words with interest as she went about setting the table, moving easily around the kitchen as he spoke.&nbsp; She gave him a slight nod when he identified what she could do, feeling a weight lift from her that she didn't realize she'd had.&nbsp; It would be nice not to hide what they were, or what they could do, for a change.&nbsp; <br><br>"Dream walking and dream scoping?&nbsp; Does that mean you can see what other people are dreaming about?" she asked curiously, hoping she wouldn't have any dreams that might embarrass her, if that were the case.&nbsp; "And how does someone's magic ability to look to you, that you can tell the difference?" she added, being careful not to overload him with too many questions, but genuinely interested in knowing how his skills worked, never having met another person other than Janessa who could do something special before.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>09-05-2012, 02:50:38</strong>
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				Janessa was shocked when Larrin jumped but chalked it up to him being in a strange environment with people he barely knew despite them saving him.&nbsp; She could hear Erin cleaning up the shards and she turned to see if she could help to distract herself from the half naked man only to find Erin was already done.&nbsp; “It is alright, Erin.”&nbsp; She responded to her friend’s words seeing out of the corner of her eye that Larrin was peeling potatoes again.&nbsp; “You okay?&nbsp; You didn’t cut yourself?”&nbsp; Janessa shook her head at her friend in good nature at her next words watching carefully though as she went to get more dishes down.&nbsp; She couldn’t help but give a slight chuckle at her friend poking fun at herself instead of getting annoyed like Janessa would.<br><br>As she took the now peeled potatoes from Larrin with a small thank you she didn’t realize that he had turned on and off his second sight only just a little earlier to get an idea of their powers.&nbsp; She had already turned her back to him when he had started speaking having no idea that he now knew their secrets.&nbsp; She had grabbed a knife and started chopping up potatoes throwing them into a pot to cook when she heard his words and froze.&nbsp; It scared her for a moment that he now knew what they could do and she feared his reaction though it sounded like it didn’t worry him a bit.&nbsp; The fact that he seemed so relaxed talking about it himself she felt herself relieved in many ways, glad not having to hide her sometimes haywire powers.<br><br>She could see when turning her head slightly that Erin seemed happier too knowing they didn’t have to hide their abilities as she set the table.&nbsp; By now Janessa had chopped up the potatoes and had them in the pot starting to boil to make mashed potatoes.&nbsp; She nodded at him like Erin had moments before letting him know that he was right with what he was thinking about her own powers.&nbsp; Janessa moved around from where she had been checking on the steaks to see Larrin had moved to lean against the counter.&nbsp; He looked like he was going to say more as he crossed his arms and so Janessa remained quiet wondering what else he would reveal.<br><br>“Woah…” She muttered, what she heard from him almost made her eyes pop out of her head at everything he said he could do.&nbsp; Larrin’s abilities seemed to outstrip theirs with ease and Janessa was close to gaping though she would be even more shocked to know he was leaving out a good bit.&nbsp; Finally able to wrap her mind around things she caught the questions her roommate was asking him.&nbsp; All the questions that the other girl asked was something she was genuinely curious about as well and she decided to listen as she checked the food.&nbsp; Janessa knew what Erin was asking when she said about the dream walking and scoping hoping that she wouldn’t have any old nightmares of her own while he was around.<br><br>She couldn’t help but be interested in what Larrin would say like Erin was wanting to know how his skills worked as well.&nbsp; Even though she hadn’t said much her eyes said it all, that he had her attention.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>09-05-2012, 08:12:12</strong>
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				Larrin nodded at Erin's question, before popping the vertebrae in his neck by tilting his head from shoulder to shoulder. Aye, ah can walk in ones dreams, and shape them as well. like if ye were havin' a nightmare while ah was walkin' yer dreams, ah could change it, so ye were no longer scared. he said with a slight shrug. As fer yer powers, it's akin tae aura reading. however, tis more like seeing th' magicks that surround ye. which ones are under yer control, or if someone else has power over ye. ye both share green, which is likened tae healers. because of yer fiery nature, Janessa, yers is also tinted red, and as for the telekinesis, it comes out as different shades of blue. for yer powers, since they are of th' mind, yers show as yellow and purple. mah people called it "Second Sight" or "Mage Sight". everyone in mah line had th' power. it's how we kept each other safe.<br><br>Larrin's pale green hues scanned the cabinets, trying to figure out where the cups were. deciding to test how perceptive Erin really was, he'd let the sensations of curiosity and thirst rise to the surface above his shields, so she could feel his silent request. that is, if she chose to acknowledge his little mental push. One thing ah'll have tae teach ye both, is how tae properly shield yer minds. it keeps ye from being consumed by anothers emotions or thoughts, and it will keep people out of yer minds as solidly as any steel wall. he looked between the both of them. if there was any favor he could do them for their hospitality, he'd help them keep from overloading. ah ken ye have some mild shielding, Erin, hence why yer nae a hermit yet. and even though yer not an empath or telepath Janessa, ye can benefit from what ah can tae ye. he said softly. he didn't to push it on them if they didn't want it. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>11-05-2012, 00:22:42</strong>
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				Erin paused in her task of setting the table to listen fully to Larrin's explanation, not wanting anything to distract her on the one hand, and also not wanting him to think she was rude, if she wasn't fully paying heed to him.&nbsp; She gave Janessa a quick smile to let her know not to worry, that she was all right, then turned to pondering over what Larrin had told them.<br><br>"I never knew people's abilities showed up as colors, though that doesn't come as a surprise, seeing as Janessa's the only other person I've come across who can do something... special, or else I just never found out about anyone else," she said when he'd finished.&nbsp; "And it's good to know we're safe from nightmares, at least if your dream self happens to go roaming about," she grinned, and then flushed, sincerely hoping she wouldn't have any dreams involving him and his lack of clothes, or just as good as, with only the towel about his waist.&nbsp; She did her best to think of something else, realizing he could probably tell what she was thinking and not used to being the one under scrutiny, as unintensional as it might be, feeling more than a little disconcerted by the revelation.<br><br>"Shielding would be a good thing, although I thought I was just getting good at ignoring people's thoughts, or at least trying to.&nbsp; Usually it works easier with simple feelings, like if someone's just having a good day and they're happy for no real reason, I can overlook it, but it gets harder with more... complex things, like if someone's really mad or upset.&nbsp; I try not to pry, because everyone deserves to have privacy in their own mind, but sometimes things come through anyway."&nbsp; She wasn't sure if her abilities had any range to them, never having actively tried to spot people's thoughts and feelings from far away, but simply picking up on people who were close to her, though she tried to avoid it when she could manage it.<br><br>A slight smile curved her lips as she registered his curiosity and that he was thirsty, and suddenly feeling thirsty herself, though whether it was in response to what he was feeling, or a genuine feeling of her own, she wasn't sure.&nbsp; "Cups are in that cupboard to the left of the stove," she said, pointing to the right one, ignoring the urge to get a cup for herself, curious to see whether what she felt would go away, after he'd drank something.&nbsp; She supposed it was important for her to learn how to tell the difference in simple emotional or physical reactions, as well as the larger ones.&nbsp; It was easy for her to tell if someone else was angry, because the emotion was a strong one, but less so if they were just bored.&nbsp; She could never be sure if it was the person themselves who were bored, or whether it was her, though she could tell the difference later, if she took time to think about it.&nbsp; Definitely, learning how to shield themselves was a good idea, she thought again, going after the steak knives and carefully setting them out while she waited to see what Larrin would do, with her acceptance of his mental push, as it were, glad he was relaxing somewhat around them, though she could tell his shields were still mostly up.&nbsp; Still, it was a start, at least.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>14-05-2012, 18:39:07</strong>
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				Janessa couldn’t stop with cooking of the main food not wanting their dinner to burn but she too was quite inattentive to Larrin’s answers.&nbsp; She caught the quick smile that Erin sent her way that she sent to reassure her and she gave a nod back in return.&nbsp; “I never knew that people’s abilities showed up in color either though it does make sense when you think about it.”&nbsp; She commented adding to Erin’s statement nodding in agreement to her friend’s words.&nbsp; She grinned at what he had said about how the colors connected to their abilities.&nbsp; “Well, at least you are warned about my temper.”&nbsp; She responded on the red tin the said symbolized her fiery nature with a slight chuckle.<br><br>She caught the blush that Erin got across her face as she spoke about the dream walking and Janessa realized she wasn’t the only one with the thoughts about hoping that she wouldn’t have dreams about Larrin to cause her embarrassment.&nbsp; It didn’t dawn on her that he might be able to tell what she was thinking and that was a good thing as she remembered that everything food wise was almost done. Janessa tossed a quick salad while pondering all the stuff he told them so far that had caught her interest and she frowned slightly about her problems with her abilities.&nbsp; Hearing her roommate’s interest in learning the ability to shield her mind and Larrin’s words that Janessa could benefit from it as well had her seriously thinking about it.&nbsp; “Well, if you think it would be of use to as well I would be willing to try it.”&nbsp; She responded to Larrin’s offer before going quiet listening to Erin then turning to drain and mash the potatoes quietly so the other two could talk.<br><br>Janessa caught the tail end of Erin telling Larrin where the cups were looking confused from one to the other as she started setting some of the food on the table.&nbsp; “My main problem is…” She remarked softly after Erin had stopped talking unsure if she should actually ask what she was thinking.&nbsp; “My abilities react a lot to my emotions.&nbsp; It makes things difficult sometimes.”&nbsp; Even though her voice came out soft actually admitting it to someone other than Erin was kind of feeling.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>21-05-2012, 12:39:26</strong>
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				Larrin nodded and grabbed a cup for himself, filling it with water and taking a drink . then ah will help ye both. ye, Erin, with shielding. and ye, Janessa, with keeping yer emotions in check so ye doona light mah clothes on fire on accident. he gave a slight chuckle, before setting his cup down. Excuse me a moment... he said, before disappearing to his room and putting on some clothes. it was probably for the better that he didn't remain half nude around them until they got more comfortable with him. he returned in blue jeans and a t-shirt, both things fit well against his muscular frame, and he looked less like a biker. the difference was striking. from the torn, almost dead man who passed out on their door, to him now, the picture of health.<br><br>Larrin filled his glass once more, and took another drink, this time sipping at the water. perhaps tomorrow we'll start, if that's okay with ye both. ah doona wish tae rush ye into it. doona expect immediate results. shielding will be the easiest task, once ye have th' basics down. however, controlling yer emotions is another thing altaegether. he said, before sitting at the table, waiting patiently for their replies.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>24-05-2012, 19:50:50</strong>
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				Erin grinned at Larrin's teasing of Janessa, guessing her friend would know he didn't mean any harm by it.&nbsp; She nodded as he excused himself, wondering if the mention of clothes had him remembering he wasn't really wearing any, and secretly relieved he was doing something about it.&nbsp; She wasn't sure if he'd just forgotten to change before, or if going around mostly naked was his usual habit, but that kind of question wasn't one she was about to ask.<br><br>She gave him a smile as he came back into the room, surprised by how different he looked from when they'd first seen him.&nbsp; She hadn't taken a good look at him before, on account of his near lack of clothes, but now she decided he could wear just about anything and look good in it.<br><br>"Tomorrow should be fine," she agreed.&nbsp; "I work some during the day, and Janessa works later at night, but there's still a few hours where we're both awake, like now, so there's time to teach us both individually, if it's needed, and also together," she added, taking her seat at the table, after helping Janessa with any last-minute preparations, and bringing the food to the table.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>28-05-2012, 03:36:09</strong>
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				Watching Larrin get a drink, Janessa froze a moment as he teased her about setting his clothes on fire.&nbsp; Pouting she stuck her tongue out at him playfully, “I will have you know that I have never set anyone’s clothes on fire.”&nbsp; She also couldn’t help but start laughing softly with a soft grin on her face as he set his cup down.&nbsp; She gave her own nod as he excused himself and went back to the food for the moment nor sure what he doing but knowing would he be back.&nbsp; Janessa figured he might be putting on clothes and she knew that Erin would probably be relieved as she would be.<br><br>She looked around as Larrin came back into the kitchen and found herself admiring how the clothes fit him before turning away with a blush.&nbsp; He did look a lot better than the half dead man they had nursed back to health, perfectly healed and alright.&nbsp; Janessa didn’t know that she was silently agreeing with her roommate that their houseguest would look good in anything.&nbsp; She watched as Larrin filled his water glass again and started drinking it more slowly before he spoke again to them.&nbsp; She knew it would be easier to learn mind shielding then it would be to learn for her to curb her emotions.<br><br>Janessa was glad for Erin’s help to get things on the table and let her friend speak to Larrin first.&nbsp; “She is quite right.&nbsp; There will be plenty of time tomorrow depending on how you want to do it.” Seeing that everything was ready she motioned for Erin and Larrin to sit down.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>26-07-2012, 13:42:28</strong>
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				Larrin looked between the women for a moment before softly speaking again. We'll nae make any progress taenight. ah doona have it in me fer that. however, we can begin taemorrow if ye wish. as long as ah can get both ah ye taegether fer basic shielding, that will settle how ah need tae work with each individually. fer th' moment, let's enjoy th' bounty before us, and speak of other things. he said with a gentle smile. he didn't know why he offered to help the women, but something in him wouldn't let him leave with loose ends. here, he could help someone and make a noticeable difference in someone's life, instead of killing something because a curse demanded it. perhaps that alone was enough to make him want to stay around as much as possible.<br><br>Larrin started into his food, taking a moment to enjoy the meal set before him. it was plain on his face that the steak he was eating was perhaps the best he'd eaten in a while, considering his meager existance, and the potatoes were just the right thing to take some of the edge off his hunger. ah look at it this way... he said in a tone just above a whisper. consider what ah will teach ye as repayment fer what ye've done fer me. once ah've helped ye both as far as ah can, ah will be gone with nae a whisper. he said, looking up from his plate as he helped himself to more mashed potatoes. the lupine couldn't handle having debt over his head, regardless if it was truly expected of him or not.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>20-09-2012, 17:52:02</strong>
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				"That's fine, we can both wait until tomorrow," Erin said with a smile for him.&nbsp; "Besides, you should concentrate on recovering first and foremost, rather than trying to teach us.&nbsp; But if you're sure you feel up to it, tomorrow's soon enough to start.&nbsp; Janessa works a lot at night, and I work some during the day, but there's plenty of time when we're both here together, and awake at the same time, so that shouldn't be a problem."<br><br>She started in on her own food, feeling suddenly sad when he said he'd be leaving as soon as he was through teaching them.&nbsp; It was only to be expected, of course, and not like he could simply stay with them indefinitely, but the thought that one day soon he wouldn't be around saddened her, though she couldn't say exactly why.&nbsp; Maybe it was the fear and loneliness she'd caught in him when he'd been too ill to shield his dreams properly, and the thought that he'd leave them to be lonely all over again, with no one to keep him company or to share his thoughts with.&nbsp; "We won't keep you, whenever you feel you have to leave, though at the same time we're not about to hurry you away either," she said, trying to sound cheerful, but the sound of the words fell flat, at least to her.&nbsp; "And naturally we're thankful for the shielding lessons, but you don't have to teach us just to say thank you for helping.&nbsp; We'd have done the same for anyone who was hurt, and not expect anything out of it," she said gently, leaving the discussion there, not wanting him to feel awkward, but wanting him to know that neither of them expected any sort of favors for their work.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hotaru37</strong> on <strong>16-12-2012, 15:26:19</strong>
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				Janessa could see that Larrin was looking between for a moment and smiled as well, nodding in agreement with Erin’s words to him.&nbsp; “Yes, we can certainly wait.&nbsp; Need to stress yourself tonight with that. We are both patient and don’t want to push you.” She bit her lip softly in thought noting her work schedule for the next day and knew there was a nice slice of time that they were both together where he could teach them.&nbsp; “I don’t think it will be a problem at all for both of us to be together for shielding tomorrow.”&nbsp; When he smiled and suggested that they ate and changed the subject, Janessa couldn’t help the slight warming of her cheeks and turned her head toward her friend hoping to hide the blush from him.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>Finally deciding that turning to her own food would be the safest bet, Janessa focused on the plate that was in front of her.&nbsp; Even as Larrin hoped to make a difference in their life, she truly hoped that Erin and her had made a difference in his.&nbsp; She was delighted that he seemed to be enjoying his food and she certainly was glad that she had made so much food for the three of them.&nbsp; The look on his face was enough to prove to her that she was right in her belief about what he thought of the food.&nbsp; When he started speaking again, she turned back to him and frowned slightly that he considered teaching them as payment for their help.&nbsp; <br><br>She didn’t like the idea that Larrin thought he had to repay them for helping him and she knew that Erin felt the same way that she did by the way her cheerfulness felt forced when speaking.&nbsp; She also knew that Erin felt the same way about him leaving that the other girl did.&nbsp; Janessa was more of a loner then her friend so him leaving shouldn’t have bothered her as much as Erin but she has half a mind to try and convince him to stay with them which was a shock to herself.&nbsp; “She is right.&nbsp; We won’t force you or keep you from when you think you need leave, but our door is open.”&nbsp; She agreed quietly nodding at the rest of Erin’s words trying to convey with her eyes that everything Erin was saying was true. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Savage Passions (DartimusRae, Sarah Morgan, Hotaru37)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DartimusRae</strong> on <strong>23-12-2012, 11:05:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Larrin was truly touched at their kindness, even though he would not be able to accept it. He took it with a nod and soft smile, murmuring his thanks before settling quietly into dinner. During dinner, he made polite small talk, finding out more about their professions and some of their goals. He found out what they each needed to work on individually, and even thought of a way they could help each other in his absence. That would have to wait for the time being though.<br><br>By the time dinner was done, he had helped put away the dishes and left over food, then politely excused himself back to the room he had been given. The door was closed, but not locked. He laid in bed for a few hours, deciding his plan of action for the girls, then drifted off to a dreamless sleep. <br><br><hr><br>The next few days were organized chaos between him an the girls. The first difficulty was getting them together at the same time. They didn't work the same schedule, so Larrin often ended up giving them heavy one-on-one sessions on building the proper shields to keep out unwanted mental guests. because of the language barrier between them, it took a while for him to get his concepts across at times, and more often he wound up as frustrated as they were at the end of their sessions. However, it was worth it for him when finally, Janessa was able to stop one of his mental stabs, and Erin reflected one back at him. The basics came easily after that, and he didn't have to work on shielding them himself as he had before. He spent the following week making sure the girls had the technique down without a flaw, and kept them on their toes with random mental jabs and stings that would try to break their focus even during mundane tasks. He lost a couple of shirts because of this, and maybe six inches of his hair, because he pushed Janessa a little too hard. he expected as much, and didn't hold it against her.<br><br><hr><br>Larrin awoke while the girls were still sleeping, and picked up his things after slipping into a pair of pants and a t-shirt. He had warned the girls that when he felt he was no longer needed, he would leave quietly. Now was that time, and it was easier for him to just leave. So, once he was certain the girls were out like a light, he slipped out of the house through the back door they had first dragged him in through. He closed the door quietly behind him, then sprinted off into the woods.<br><br><hr><br>A number of days went by before Larrin found himself in the area where he had found the girls. He however, did not want them to see what he truly was, but this night it was inevitable. He found a feral lurking in the area, and the chase lead him literally to their back yard. There was no chance for a silent kill in the woods. As he closed on the feral and hooked its haunch with silvered claws, it released a snarl that was certain to be heard by anyone within the area. Then, the real fight began. With more savagery and viciousness than any pitbull fight, the feral and Larrin went at each other, mighty jaws snapping loudly at each miss, fur flying from wicked claws, blood spilling onto the lawn that they fought upon. There was such a ruckus, that neighborhood dogs started barking, and at one point, the feral ended up slammed against the outer wall of Janessa and Erin's home from a brutal kick. Larrin was quick to pounce upon the feral, and silver fangs closed around the throat of the struggling werewolf. A final thrust from the pair, and Larrin stepped away, a chunk of flesh hanging from his muzzle. He spat the offending flesh out of his mouth, and slowly raised himself to his full height of twelve feet, and tossed his head back to release a long, mournful howl.<br><br>A sound nearby caught his attention, and his ears twisted back towards the sound. His head turned to look over his shoulder, sad green eyes locking on the source of the sound. At his feet, the feral started to revert back to human, an underfed, and filthy, male, just out of his teens if what was left of his face after the fight was any indication. The body was covered in bites and slashes that had not yet begun to heal, even with a werewolf's accelerated healing ability. He too was heavily injured, but he lacked the allergy that the feral had. Silver had not caused his own wounds, and those caused by him were lethal without a doubt.
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