Draighionn Academy Garden
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				Title: <strong>Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>JaredSyn</strong> on <strong>27-10-2017, 15:46:50</strong>
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				<div align="center">(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56e863ea01dbaeca6483ea58/t/58d02ed56a4963e4a93ebcf7/1490038485642/drummond+castle+gardens.jpg)<br><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">~Draighionn Academy~ Garden</span></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Peripherie</strong> on <strong>30-10-2017, 21:50:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/uQmAXSU.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Sofina "Fi" Barrett<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> 12:45 pm, October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Garden, sticking to the wider paths<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Open<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong> listening to One Republic's "Loves Run Out" <br><br>The brisk winds and spray from the water as she had ridden on the Ferry earlier had made her wonder if she was going to feel out of place on the colder local of the island compared to back home in the States. But as she did a few stretches and warm-ups against a stone bench inside the beautiful and elaborate gardens, her exposed skin warmed from the sun. She was wearing knee length black running shorts, a black sports bra and a grey razor tank top that said "Defy Gravity" in blue and green swirly lettering. It had been a memento she bought while at the Broadway showing of Wicked a year or so back, now her favorite running shirt. She wore grey and white running shoes and her hair was pulled up in a messy point-tail with a thin headband keeping stray hairs away from her face. <br><br>She loved running. It anchored her to the earth and made even the uncertainty of her last few years of life melt away - at least while she was hitting the pavement. The pavement here was of course more like cobbling than asphalt but she couldn't wait to explore the gardens as she ran. She plunked her wireless ear buds on and turned her music up - loud. She enjoyed music of all types but her running mix was rock - loud, pumping with a base beat that fueled her steps faster and faster. Her toes tapped to the music and she swayed her hips for a few moments (a ritualistic habit) before sprinted off. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>fireflights</strong> on <strong>02-11-2017, 21:27:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/B9tiNtG.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Xia<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> corridors<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Winston, Open<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>Xia still didn't know his name, that she was sure would come with time if he truly decided to fight for whatever was happening between them, but she needed him to see what she was so he could know exactly what she was. She heard his words and she smiled as she turned to look at him. "We'll see." She said before letting him go once they reached a large enough spot. She turned to hold her hand out as if telling him to stop. "Stay here. Don't make sudden moves because I don't know how to control it." <br><br>That was the best warning she could give him. She moved to a decent enough distance from him and opened the zipper to her dress. As she did, he would see her skin beginning to ripple and soon she was standing before him just in her bra and panties but soon he would see an orange and black tint coming to her skin as she began her first transformation to the hybrid she was. Not too long from the orange and black tint did the very front of her turn white as if white belly fur. <br><br>Then the colors became fur on her body as a tail crept into view before him, her eyes were now feline completely as she turned into the weretiger she was. In this form, she could speak to him. <br><br>"This is only one part of me, just as the side of me you saw before that. In this form, I'm deadly but I can still keep my thoughts of my human self. Now...this is where you have to remain still. I don't know what will happen but don't run, whatever you do...don't run." She knew if he ran, the tiger would kick in and he would be torn to shreds.<br><br>She had no more bra and panties because they had been shredded as she grew in height for her hybrid form. Now though, she transformed more bones started to sound as if they were repositioning themselves. Before he knew it a tiger, twice the size of any normal tiger he'd ever seen was now before him. The eyes seemed intelligent enough as she approached and looked at him. It was clear there was still Xia inside, but she took a backseat to the tiger before him in this form. But the Tiger clearly seemed to recognize him as it sniffed him. Nudging him with its head against his abdomen. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>02-11-2017, 21:38:33</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatright">(http://cdn1.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/NFE_portrait/2012/02/spt_headshot.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Winston Church<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> Morning October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong>Corridor<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Xia<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong>&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; He sat there and watched her.&nbsp; He drank her in and he looked at her with such a wanton desire.&nbsp; If he didn't want her before the weretiger in a bikini that barely fit...he was weird obviously as he was very turned on now.&nbsp; 'I am such a damned freak.'&nbsp; He thought as he looked at her.&nbsp; &nbsp; He smirked as she found she was trying to control him and herself but even with all of this he found he didn't like her at all.&nbsp; He was in love with her, but she was the only one being honest.&nbsp; He wasn't human either he just looked it but he didn't look like her.<br><br>He watched as her bra couldn't hold back her tips or the large mound that threatened to burst through the material.&nbsp; When she changed once more he was looking at her.&nbsp; He just sat there as he looked at her.&nbsp; He licked his lips not because he wanted to mate with the tiger but he thought about the fiery passion that would be the woman that he hoped would soon be his.<br><br>Here kitty, kitty."&nbsp; He said as he began to feel through the fur he was even more smitten by the smell of her.&nbsp; "Ok beautiful I need you to transform back now."&nbsp; He looked into her eyes as he ran his fingers over her ears as he pulled off his shirt.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was for the first time afraid of her, not her so much as telling her the truth and watching her run away from him, breaking his heart.&nbsp; But it was just the connection that he felt with her, that she was to be with him for longer than the night...but much longer.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>fireflights</strong> on <strong>03-11-2017, 03:39:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/B9tiNtG.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Xia<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> corridors<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Winston, Open<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>Xia could say she was impressed as she watched how he seemed to take her forms. She couldn't see the fear on him, but oh she could smell it. No one could mask their fear entirely. She heard him tell her to transform back and she moved back to beside where her dress was, it would be the only thing she would have left to put on. <br><br>The transformation back to human took a lot less time and she'd not used her ability since killing her uncle almost a week before. So as she picked up her dress to slip it back on, she felt herself become dizzy and had to sit down, her dress in her hands as she looked like she might pass out. <br><br>"I'm okay." She said smelling his worry before he could ask her. "I'm a lot stronger than I look." She looked up at him and grinned. "It just took a lot out of me, I don't transform much since it..." She took a deep breath as she pulled the remainder of the dress over her before standing again. "Are you saying you're not afraid of me?" She asked him finally as she looked at him, a little surprised. Even her uncle had been terrified the first time he'd seen her like that, but of course, that was right before she'd ripped his throat out. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>03-11-2017, 03:59:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://cdn1.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/NFE_portrait/2012/02/spt_headshot.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Winston Church<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> Morning October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong>Corridor<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Xia<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong>&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;<br>He looked at her and he was probably weird to her because his desire didn't fade.&nbsp; It had actually been heightened at times seeing her amazing body, then the fluffy tiger.&nbsp; He was sure she was going to leave him once she realized her would be human lover was NOT human.&nbsp; He apparently switched places taking one last long lingering kiss just in case it was his last one ever.<br><br>He stood and looked at her as he now looked like his eyesockets had given way to eternal flames he stood there, his body on fire as his clothes burned off but his shorts didn't.&nbsp; They were specialty made to be highly resistant to fire. (http://marvelheroes.info/img/costumes/f_humantorch_original.png)<br><br>At that point he shifted back to normal.&nbsp; <br><br>"So do YOU still want me?"&nbsp; He said looking at her, he wanted to make sure she too knew what she was getting into.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>fireflights</strong> on <strong>04-11-2017, 00:51:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/B9tiNtG.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Xia<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> corridors<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Winston, Open<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>Xia was surprised she had not yet pushed him away. It spoke of great strength when it came to him. But in her eyes, it also spoke of his foolish side. But when he kissed her, she could think of nothing more than to let him continue. <br><br>But it soon ended too quickly when he moved to where she had been and then as his eyes seemed to take on an eery glow before he himself burst into flames. She gasped as her mind spoke of him killing himself if he wasn't careful. She could feel the heat spanning out toward her but it stopped a little bit before reaching her then went back to normal. She heard him ask her if she still wanted him.<br><br>"You are a strange man." She said as she shook her head and laughed. "I can turn into a large deadly animal and somehow you have just made yours seem so much more worse than mine. Seems to me we both have issues going in this, but I think mine trumps yours. After all, can you say you killed someone?" She asked almost sadly. "Because I can."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>04-11-2017, 05:59:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://cdn1.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/NFE_portrait/2012/02/spt_headshot.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Winston Church<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> Morning October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong>Corridor<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Xia<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong>&nbsp; <br><br>"Yes you win, because I want to be with you.&nbsp; I can say as a hunter, I have killed someone in self-defense.&nbsp; That is just who I am, I value life but not their life over mine or yours.&nbsp; Yes Xia I still wish you to be my lover and there is no other that I want.....if you will have me, we will learn to work through each others baggage."&nbsp; He said almost begging for her to give them a chance, for some reason now he all but ached for her that much more and it wasn't simply because she was naked.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>fireflights</strong> on <strong>04-11-2017, 19:40:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/B9tiNtG.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Xia<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Garden<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Winston, Open<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>"I didn't mean to win." She said as she bit her lip, she was still holding her dress to her body as she looked at him. "I killed my uncle." She finally admitted. "I don't even know if it was justified. I...I came home and my family was dead and he was covered in their blood. I just remember being angry and pain, so much pain. Before I knew it, I had transformed and tore his throat out." She felt tears stinging her eyes as she explained what happened. <br><br>"Now do you see what kind of monster I am? How can you want to be with me when I can kill like that without knowing for sure what happened? And...what if something like that happens to you? I couldn't forgive myself, I can barely forgive myself now and I wouldn't call this forgiving myself. I came here to figure out if someone can help me because I have never in my life met another like me, but now I don't know if coming here was a good idea." <br><br>It was clear she was trembling as she thought about it all. "And being a hunter, how could you be so willing to be with a monster when you've hunted them and know what they are like?" She sighed as she knew he wanted her, not just the woman but the monster within as well and it surprised her. "What is your name? I think if I am to give you the chance you ask for I should know the man I am with's name, should I not?" It sounded as if she was giving in, for she knew the longer she smelled his scent, the more her body ached for his touch and craved him. She didn't pretend to understand it, but it was there and she couldn't deny it any more than she could deal with the thought of hurting him. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>04-11-2017, 20:50:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://cdn1.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/NFE_portrait/2012/02/spt_headshot.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Winston Church<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> Morning October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong>Corridor<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Xia<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong>&nbsp; <br><br><br>&nbsp;He smiled.&nbsp; "That is ok it is not about winning so much as it is about sharing."&nbsp; He said as he now knelt before holding her to him.&nbsp; The dress didn't matter as he had seen his lover already.&nbsp; He wiped her tears with his hand as he kissed her cheek.&nbsp; He listened to her and nodded.&nbsp; "Sometimes it isn't so much justified as necessary.&nbsp; Deep down you knew the truth and in a moment of vengeance, I don't believe that was your fault.&nbsp; You could probably smell all of their blood upon him.&nbsp; I believe if you didn't the other part of you did and that is what the act was for, not for you...but for them.&nbsp; To me, you were hurt at him taking your family away.&nbsp; That does not make you a monster."&nbsp; He said kissing her cheek and lifting her eyes to face him.<br><br>"If you wouldn't have come...I would not have found you."&nbsp; He said looking at her thinking the same thing before meeting her.<br><br>"Not all of them are like that and I know you are not truly like that.&nbsp; I want to be with you for you, not the monster that you think you are...just you!"&nbsp; He said.&nbsp; "I am Winston, your servant."&nbsp; He said as is hands were still around her.&nbsp; "Yes if you are willing to give me my dream...I am whoever you want me to be!"&nbsp; He looked into her eyes and found his own stony heart melting with the wanton desire of being in her arms and belonging to her and her alone.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>fireflights</strong> on <strong>04-11-2017, 21:04:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/B9tiNtG.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Xia<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Garden<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Winston, Open<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>She could hear the reasoning in Winston's answer, that the other side of her had known the truth of it, even if she hadn't. The Tiger had known her uncle had been the killer and dispensed with him. She'd thought that at times, there was no reason to be that covered in their blood if he hadn't been the killer, but he'd practically been covered head to toe in their blood. She could smell all three on him. <br><br>She felt the kiss to her cheek, brushing tears from her eyes as she looked up at him. He then told her if she hadn't come, he wouldn't have found her. "True." She couldn't think of anything better to say there, what did one say to that? It was the truth and now that she'd found him the thought of not being near him made her ache and want to cry. <br><br>How could meeting someone do that to her? She didn't understand but she knew she couldn't think of walking away from him which is why she'd shown him her other side, hoping that maybe it would be enough to push him to run the other way, then she wouldn't have to hurt. But then he accepted her animal side easier than she'd ever thought possible. He finally told her his name and it seemed to imprint on her heart as she looked at him.<br><br>"Winston." She said his name as if it was a breath of air, which to her it probably was as she looked into his dark eyes. "Are you sure it won't be a dream you'll wish to wake up from?" She asked him with a small grin, joking with him slightly as she laid her head against his chest as he wrapped his arms around her, holding her against him. <br><br>She'd never wanted to be held so much than she did at that moment, but her body also craved him and seemed to call out to him. "I...I do want to be with you. Everything about you calls to me, the Tiger isn't screaming at me to get away so that has to say something right?" She said with a soft chuckle before looking back up at him. "I don't know what it means but I don't think I can walk away from you Winston, even if I tried I don't think I could." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>05-11-2017, 03:59:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://cdn1.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/NFE_portrait/2012/02/spt_headshot.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Winston Church<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> Morning October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong>Corridor<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Xia<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong>&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;<br>He looked at her letting his reasoning and logic sink in.&nbsp; He had to only assume he was covered in enough blood for her other side to sense the truth and attack.&nbsp; She would never know why he had done it only that he had done and he deserved punishment.&nbsp; He felt her in his arms and he didn't want to be away from her and even kissed her forehead.&nbsp; He was...scared!&nbsp; She felt so damned good in his arms, she felt as if she was supposed to be there.&nbsp; He had no idea of what was going on without her being in his arms.<br><br>He held her against his chest.&nbsp; "Winston Church."&nbsp; He thought about it....Xia Church....damn that sounded good.&nbsp; He shivered through the realization of what he was thinking.&nbsp; "If I woke up away from you, it would be a nightmare!"&nbsp; He stopped in the realization.&nbsp; "What do you mean?&nbsp; You don't want to be away from me?"&nbsp; He knew what he wanted but he had no idea if they were thinking the same thing at this time.<br><br>His fingers moved through her red mane and he kissed her forehead.&nbsp; "I don't want you away from me, but I don't know the rules here on if we can stay together?"&nbsp; He said as he didn't just want her.....he needed her.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>fireflights</strong> on <strong>05-11-2017, 23:47:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/B9tiNtG.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Xia<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Garden<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Winston, Open<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>There was one thing she could say being in his arms felt like...he felt like home. She'd never felt like she was home even with her grandparents and mother, there she'd simply felt like she was existing. With Winston, she felt like she could live. He told her his full name, Winston Church and she looked up as he told her if he woke away from her it would be a nightmare. <br><br>How could they feel so much, so quickly? It didn't make sense to her, she'd met plenty of men in her young life and not one of them enticed her an inch but Winston. When he asked her what she meant when she said she didn't want to be away from him. "I think you already know." She said softly as he ran his fingers through her red hair and she looked up as he kissed her forehead. <br><br>"Maybe we will have to ask the headmaster and headmistress. But they didn't say we couldn't have male or female in our rooms, so who's to say you couldn't be in my room or I be in yours?" She asked as she bit her lip. Truth was, she wanted to be where someone couldn't just simply walk in on them. <br><br>Being here in the gardens seemed far too exposed for her own liking. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>06-11-2017, 16:08:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://cdn1.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/NFE_portrait/2012/02/spt_headshot.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Winston Church<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> Morning October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong>Garden<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Xia<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong>&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;Winston did his best to be a gentleman, but he was failing.&nbsp; He wanted to pull her into his lap.&nbsp; He knew with his clothes being gone save his shorts.&nbsp; It wouldn’t take much for them to consummate their new relationship right here.&nbsp; He didn’t care who saw them.&nbsp; <br><br>Truth be told if someone saw them, they would know they belonged to each other.&nbsp; But he did realize, Xia might not be in as a hurry for others to see all of her lovely bits all exposed why he was taking advantage of her.&nbsp; &nbsp;He moved back taking her dress as he pulled it over her head, kissing her.<br><br>He moved to lift her up into his arms.&nbsp; He wasn’t sure where they were going, his room or hers but he knew the ending was his lovely Xia screaming and moaning his name….unless she a maybe tapped into her feline abilities and made him the screamer of their tryst.<br><br>“I know what I want Xia and that was you.&nbsp; Not only in my bed, but in my life.”&nbsp; He admitted.&nbsp; “We can reach out to our leaders later.&nbsp; But it is not every day you meet your mate.”&nbsp; He said as he moved t carry her to his room since he knew where his was.&nbsp; <br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>fireflights</strong> on <strong>07-11-2017, 21:08:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/B9tiNtG.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Xia<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Garden<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Winston, Open<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>Xia didn't know what was going through Winston's mind as they stood there basically nude. If not for the dress she had clinging to her body and his underwear, they would have been. However, what happened next surprised her but wasn't unwelcome. The dress was quickly pulled over her body before he kissed her.<br><br>She returned the kiss, feeling herself melt into his embrace but even that was over far too soon for her. But then he picked her up into his arms and she wrapped her own arms around his broad shoulders as he began to carry her back into the school. She listened to him telling her that he knew what he wanted, and that was her.<br><br>When he mentioned not only in his bed, but his life, she froze for a moment. She'd never been with anyone before and the idea of being in his bed both frightened her and excited her. What if she didn't do well? What if she couldn't please him? <br><br>Then he mentioned reaching out to their leaders, did he mean the headmistress and master? Or did he mean her Streak? For she didn't actually belong to a Streak. She realized she was analyzing this far too much. "I don't pretend to understand what is happening here." She said as she looked up into his handsome face. "But I do know I can't fight the feelings I feel when I look at you." She said softly. <br><br>She'd heard her mother mention being her father's mate a few times to her, when she was younger. She'd explained how much she'd loved her father and how it had devastated her that Xia's father had been murdered. She didn't know to this day who had killed her father, but she'd known her mother's love for him hadn't diminished even after he'd died. She'd raised Xia knowing that love and told her one day when she found her mate, she too would feel that love. <br><br>Now she believed she understood it all. Her mother spoke of being willing to do anything for her mate, Xia was feeling like that for Winston. She knew she would do anything to make him happy. So as he carried her through the garden, into the corridor and towards the boy's dorms where his room was, Xia knew that this was the right step in their lives. That they were meant to be and would be together forever. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>07-11-2017, 21:46:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://cdn1.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/NFE_portrait/2012/02/spt_headshot.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Winston Church<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> Morning October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong>Garden<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Xia<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong>&nbsp; <br><br><br>He was carrying her to his room, he knew where his was.&nbsp; He could feel the heat around him and his own eyes had shifted so he could make his way through the hallways without being spotted.&nbsp; Technically between the two of them, they were naked.&nbsp; But she had her dress back on but nothing beneath it.&nbsp; He could still feel the heat between them and it was all but intoxicating.&nbsp; Maybe later they could be together in the garden, but right now he knew it was for them to not be disturbed.&nbsp; Why?&nbsp; He didn't know he did know once they were together, he didn't want to stop till they were both saited.<br><br>&nbsp;She kissed him back and he smiled feeling the closeness of their touch, between them there was something more than lust, what?&nbsp; He wasn't sure yet, but the more he held her the more he didn't want to let her go.&nbsp; <br><br>"What is wrong?"&nbsp; He asked feeling her tension and shift in body language.<br><br>&nbsp;"I am taking my lover to my room and hopefully being able to consummate our relationship."&nbsp; He smiled broadly when he looked at her.&nbsp; "You can't fight what feelings when you look at me?"&nbsp; He said fighting back the beaming pride that she seemed to want him, not what he looked like but who he was!&nbsp; It was hard to find a woman that focused on him, not what he looked like or what he could do for them.&nbsp; Just him.&nbsp; She had to have known what those words meant....if she didn't he was damn sure going to show her.<br><br>&nbsp;He had no idea of her thoughts and the feelings and thoughts that they were to be mated...forever!&nbsp; Would it have stopped him?&nbsp; No, but he had no idea any woman would want to be with him passed the month, much less the rest of his life.&nbsp; Had he known, he might have flown them to his room instead, he would have been more than ready to start forever.<br><br>&nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>fireflights</strong> on <strong>07-11-2017, 23:58:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/B9tiNtG.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Xia<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Garden<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Winston, Open<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>She'd not realized he'd feel the difference in her body and she sighed when he asked what was wrong. "Winston I've not..." She bit her lip as she thought about how to say this. "My family is old fashioned. A woman is to be untouched until she is married." Did he get what she meant here? She didn't know but she hoped it. <br><br>"Before you kissed me, I'd only kissed grandfather goodnight." She hoped that she was explaining it well enough that he would understand that while she was his mate. She was afraid her performance when it came to being with a man would be incredibly lacking. Especially when he mentioned consummating the relationship, he needed to understand he was the first, and likely only man to ever touch her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>08-11-2017, 06:44:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://cdn1.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/NFE_portrait/2012/02/spt_headshot.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Winston Church<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> Morning October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong>Garden<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Xia<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong>&nbsp; <br><br><br>"So are you wishing to get married first or the fact that you are untouched supposed to faze me?&nbsp; Xia, it is not your body I want.&nbsp; I want your soul!&nbsp; As such I have to learn your soul.&nbsp; We are meant to be lovers if I am to be your mate...I must learn to be your mate.&nbsp; I will put all of my efforts in to learning to please you and only you as I expect you to do the same.&nbsp; If you had another lover...then I wouldn't be here as another would have claimed your heart.&nbsp; The fact that we are to learn each other together, means I will place my mark on you and no other will take your place in my heart.&nbsp; Is that ok?"&nbsp; He said as he now stopped outside of his room making sure this is truly what she wants.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>fireflights</strong> on <strong>08-11-2017, 19:22:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/B9tiNtG.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Xia<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong> October 27th 2017<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Garden<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Winston, Open<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>"No, that's not what I meant." Xia shook her head as he asked if she wished they were married before they did anything. "I just wanted you to know, I've never touched a man before." She flushed a little when he said it wasn't her body he wanted, but her soul. That they were meant to be lovers, he told her he must learn to be her mate. <br><br>"I believe you, and I want to as well. I'm simply wanting to be honest with you." She didn't know everything about all of this, but she knew she felt for him far more than she could explain upon just meeting him. It was clearly something she was meant to do, to be with him. She knew this deep inside which is why she'd admitted to him she wasn't touched by another, because she wanted him to know she would only be his forever. <br><br>"It is okay, very much." She said softly before nuzzling his neck, letting herself feel his warmth. She knew he already had her, heart and soul. The body was all that was left for him to claim. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Peripherie</strong> on <strong>11-11-2017, 17:35:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/p0XHlTW.jpg) </div><strong>NAME:</strong> Troy McNair<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong>&nbsp; October 27th 2017- late afternoon<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Gardens<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Libby<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong> Changing into hybrid lion form. <br><br>Barefoot and not caring to bring anything with him, Troy sprinted through the gardens, enjoying the feel of the brisk wind and the adrenaline that coursed through his veins. Normally he would have to work himself up a bit physically to change but not today. He had a mixture of raging emotions inside of him and the best way to get it out was through exhaustion, strength, and discipline. (Well, the best way beyond the bedroom - but he couldn't think like that now. Not without having all his thoughts center on the brunette again.) He jumped over a few hedges, clearing them with ease until he found a large stone cobbled clearing that was perhaps used for events or gatherings. <br><br>Troy stood in the center, adjusting the loose fitting workout clothes to fit the frame he was about to change into. He closed his eyes, stilling his breathing and letting his palms press together over his heart. With years of practice he was able to slip easily into something like a meditative state - accessing and freeing the bonds that held his hybrid form in check. With a large roar that started out sounding like Troy and ending with something much more in-human, he changed. He grew slightly taller, his thick hair turning into an even thicker mane, claws extending from his nails, his face contorting into a muzzle. What was his blond beard was not soft fur that covered his entire face, his entire chest and body. His arms and legs flexed and buldged - filling out the pants he wore. A tail appeared from a hole near the base of his spine and it whipped around like an extention of his arm. He growled low, revealing in the senses and sensations now available to him. The whole of the gardens came alive but he didn't linger on who or what might be about. <br><br>Perhaps not though capable in this large/stronger form, Troy began to shift slowly and with purpose on to paw and then the other. He began to practice a kata that he had learned as a child, one that was difficult and required exacting focus. It also helped to bring him peace, which he very much craved right now. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>11-11-2017, 18:45:23</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.b5rFz9fQYWxVH-4nIe5HwwEsDh&amp;pid=15.1&amp;P=0&amp;w=228&amp;h=172)</div><strong>Name</strong> Libitina Gomez<br><strong>Time/Date</strong> October 27th 2017- late afternoon<br><strong>Location</strong> Garden<br><strong>Tagging</strong> Troy?!<br><strong> Misc Information </strong> Pissed off!<br><br>Libby stood on a side path, iPod in hand, she scrolled through her tunes until she found something suitable and then placed the large headphones over her ears. As the opening music blared into her ears she began a simple warm up. Stretching her limbs she set of along a path. The encounter with Troy playing over and over in her mind. She picked up her pace until she was running almost flat out. She dashed through the garden. Putting all her emotions into each foot fall she ran like the four hounds of hell were on her tail. Libby didn't trust, didn't show emotions. Libby slowed to a more lesuirly pace as her mind began to calm from her experience.<br><br>As Libby headed towards the center of the gardens, suddenly a roar louder then the music she was playing assaulted her ears. She staggered to a stop. Was that a lion roar? No way! the brunette set of again, as she turned the corner she beheld a man? A beast? What was that?&nbsp; Whatever the being was Libby was rooted to the spot her mouth slightly open as she watched mesmerized as it did some sort of dance?! A feeling of calm washed over Libby. She found herself feeling restful and at peace for the first time.....well ever. Libby parted her lips, she was hesitant to interrupt but she wanted to know "Hey, umm could ...could you show me this thing your doing?"&nbsp; She asked hesitantly. She had no idea if the being could speak. She vaguely remembered reading something about shifters at the school. This must be one of them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Peripherie</strong> on <strong>11-11-2017, 19:36:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/p0XHlTW.jpg) </div><strong>NAME:</strong> Troy McNair<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong>&nbsp; October 27th 2017- late afternoon<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Gardens<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Libby<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong> Surprised<br><br>Troy practiced the kata over and over. After a few rounds, and learning the way the stones felt beneath his paws, he was able to close his eyes. Everything slowed as he shifted from one deliberate movement to another. Some were slow arm and leg combinations - others punctuated with sharp kicks and swift turns. He locked and braced his arms at times, and others they floated over his head or down by his sides. He was almost in a trance-like state. <br><br><strong>"Hey, umm could ...could you show me this thing your doing?" </strong> Almost. A soft breeze of a voice broke his attention and he finished a round-house like kick to stand in front of her. Troy looked up (with eyes that still held their normally striking sharp blue color) and for a moment Troy thought he was being played again. He cocked a toothy grin and was about to make some smart-ass comment but the look on her face - she might not actually recognize him, yet. He knew her though. In this form her intoxicating smell (and even the pheromones which telegraphed her strong emotions) were clear as a bell to his animal senses. And, pleasantly, a bit of her normally icy and dicey front that she showed to the world seemed to be down. Not sure if he would have the chance again, Troy played along. <br><br>"It's called a kata.." He stood back to let her into his make-shift practice area if he wanted to join him. "It is a way to practice martial arts moves." He got into a basic stance with his left foot in front and his right foot pressed out by his side. He took a few slow steps, moving his arms over and under each other as he turned. "But it is more than just steps. It's a focus on breathing and a way to sharpen the mind." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>11-11-2017, 20:08:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.b5rFz9fQYWxVH-4nIe5HwwEsDh&amp;pid=15.1&amp;P=0&amp;w=228&amp;h=172)</div><strong>Name</strong> Libitina Gomez<br><strong>Time/Date</strong> October 27th 2017- late afternoon<br><strong>Location</strong> Garden<br><strong>Tagging</strong> Troy?!<br><strong> Misc Information </strong> <br><br>The lion man's clear blue eyes looked familiar and the voice also sounded like someone Libby had already met, but the growl of the lion made the voice difficult to place. Libby moved into his practice area, sliding her headphone of her ears completely so she could listen and understand what he was telling her. For some reason Libby felt she <em>needed</em> to learn this kata. She copied Troy's stance. Her arms followed him gracefully. She took a deep breath, as she followed the steps Libby felt her mind clearing more and more. The newly discovered feeling of guilt over what had happened with Troy melted away. Libby found that surprisingly a single tear crept down her face, she raised her hand to her cheek and caught the tear. "Wow!"she stated. <br><br>Kata, huh. Well Libby was impressed. It was actually fun to! She felt very calm and collected even if she was standing next to a lion man. Who was her teacher? Libby found she wasn't worried about the answer. From watching his reaction earlier to her asking him to show her the routine, Libby figured she shouldn't be speaking. A genuine smile began to light up her face. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Peripherie</strong> on <strong>11-11-2017, 20:28:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/p0XHlTW.jpg) </div><strong>NAME:</strong> Troy McNair<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong>&nbsp; October 27th 2017- late afternoon<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Gardens<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Libby<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>Troy couldn't help but smile. He had many friends who had grown up with him in Tae Kwon Do but none of them seemed to really understand what drew him to it. Yes, he could kick ass in a fight and win about any martial arts competition he entered, but it was something more. Practicing made the world drop away and allowed him to just be, outside of all the turmoil and unanswered questions in his life. He silently showed her a few more steps, adding to the kata each time until she was ready for a few more challenging turns. <br><br>"Here, when you make this turn next time I want you to shift your weight back on your heel and then pivot, like this." He set his hands every so lightly at her hips and showed her how to move almost weightlessly as she turned. His claws were gentle but strong and he stepped back just as easily, letting her try. <br><br>Her soft smile and the happy laugh that she gave when she finally got the spin right touched a part of him that he had closed off a long time ago. "I like this side of you... much better kitten." Troy cringed inwardly. <em>I just blew it!</em> Would she be happy it was him? Or just pissed that he didn't offer that information when she first approached him. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>11-11-2017, 21:04:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.b5rFz9fQYWxVH-4nIe5HwwEsDh&amp;pid=15.1&amp;P=0&amp;w=228&amp;h=172)</div><strong>Name</strong> Libitina Gomez<br><strong>Time/Date</strong> October 27th 2017- late afternoon<br><strong>Location</strong> Garden<br><strong>Tagging</strong> Troy<br><strong> Misc Information </strong> <br><br>Libby could feel her muscles working as the lion man put her through her paces, giving her tougher and tougher steps until he "Showed" her another move. When Troy placed his clawed hands on her. The electric kind of shock&nbsp; she recieved from Troys touch felt familiar, however Libby still stiffened ever so slightly but an inner voice screamed <em>Trust him!</em> so she relaxed almost instantly. She shifted her weight as instructed and turned effortlessly under Troy's clawed hands. As she tried the move again on her own her step wobbled as she heard him say <strong> . "I like this side of you... much better kitten." </strong> she stumbled into him. <br><br>"Kitten! Troy?! Is that you?" She asked her held tilted and her hand reached up to touch the mane. She paused a hairs breath from his face, her original intention had been to feel it but... She gave him a light hardly worth mentioning slap which ended with her rubbing the mane curiously "So you keep secrets to. Good to know" she smiled again Libby was supprisingly pleased that Troy hadn't told her what he was. "Now I know what you are, a whole different type of freakling!" She said with a chuckle. She stood back from his embrace.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Peripherie</strong> on <strong>11-11-2017, 21:24:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/p0XHlTW.jpg) </div><strong>NAME:</strong> Troy McNair<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong>&nbsp; October 27th 2017- late afternoon<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Gardens<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Libby<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>She stumbled into him, perhaps from the spin or from his words catching her off guard. He enveloped her in his strong arms, absorbing her weight and allowing her to feel the soft fur of his chest covering rock hard muscle. He held his breath while she put two and two together waiting for her to scream or smack him. And her reaction wasn't nothing, but it wasn't his worst fear either. He actually laughed as she slapped him, nuzzling like a big contented lap cat into her fingers that rubbed his face. He didn't object when she stepped back either. Clearing his throat, Troy was probably inwardly blushing though it was hard to tell through his light brown fur. "Yes, it's me. I'm sorry I didn't tell you. Most people don't.. handle my 'freakling' nature very well." Though for a human, that fact that she had handled encountering him in this form said a lot. "And yes, I have secrets." Like that he could go full lion any time he wished - but he would tell her if she asked. He certainly wished to ask her about her supernatural status and why she was eager to read his books. But as he was over 100 years old, he knew when to be patient. <br><br>Troy swept his mane back from his face and suddenly felt a bit on display. It was also starting to grow dark and he really didn't want to ruin this moment. His hybrid heart thundered in his chest to keep her smiling like this. "You took to learning the kata well. I could show you more sometime or.." just in case that came across as a pick-up line "email you some good beginning YouTube videos." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>12-11-2017, 21:32:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.b5rFz9fQYWxVH-4nIe5HwwEsDh&amp;pid=15.1&amp;P=0&amp;w=228&amp;h=172)</div><strong>Name</strong> Libitina Gomez<br><strong>Time/Date</strong> October 27th 2017- late afternoon<br><strong>Location</strong> Garden<br><strong>Tagging</strong> Troy<br><strong> Misc Information </strong> <br><br>Libby rubbed at&nbsp; the mane, it was incredibly fluffy to the touch and the brunette felt like her fingers were reluctant to move away from him face. When he leaned I to her hand she found herself vouching slightly the moment felt intimate and caring, but that couldn't be right could it?! She shivered suddenly aware that evening was fast approaching. Her attention returned to Troy as he mentioned something about email. Well of course she had one but how was he supposed to write if down with those large paws? She wanted to ask but hesitated. Oddly when Troy was in this form Libby found she cared more of his opinion of her.<br><br>"Well I guess giving you my address won't kill me. It's TheReaper999@sadist.com." she responded.&nbsp; She stood watching him expectantly. Would he write it down? Or did he have one of those photographic memories, actually having a brain that takes a mental picture of the written word wouldn't really be helpful as she hadn't written it down. Libby was also interest to see if Troy made any connections between her email and her power. Libby glanced at her watch, she had better get Troy's email sharp. One of the terms of Libby's agreement was she must be with the building wall by nigh fall
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Peripherie</strong> on <strong>12-11-2017, 21:47:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/p0XHlTW.jpg) </div><strong>NAME:</strong> Troy McNair<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong>&nbsp; October 27th 2017- late afternoon<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Gardens<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Libby<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>"You may not trust me, but you will never come to harm if I can help it." He meant it. Well, he couldn't say that she might not provoke his ire or argument, but he knew... from the way she looked at him in this state to the way his insides turned upside down when she did... that he could never let anyone truly hurt her ever again. Case in point, when she shivered, he instantly looked around for something to wrap around her shoulders to warm her. Sadly all he had was his pants and taking those off might scare her in more ways than one. <br><br>"Reaper999, huh?" He gave her a curious half grin but wasn't one to talk about silly email handles. "Mine is hakuna.ma... I'll just email you when I get back to my room, how about that?" He winked and looked around the clearing to see if he needed to clean up anything. Nope, he had come with just what was on him. The only question in his mind was should he try to change back now or wait till he got to his room. She seemed to like this side of him and the actual morphing was said to be somewhat creepy so, he'd wait. "I'm going to run for a bit more before heading in." He hesitated but leaned down and pressed a furry but innocent kiss to her cheek. How would she take that? He was sure he'd piss her off again sometime soon, so why not? "Goodnight kitten."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>13-11-2017, 20:40:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.b5rFz9fQYWxVH-4nIe5HwwEsDh&amp;pid=15.1&amp;P=0&amp;w=228&amp;h=172)</div><strong>Name</strong> Libitina Gomez<br><strong>Time/Date</strong> October 27th 2017- late afternoon<br><strong>Location</strong> Garden -girls dorm<br><strong>Tagging</strong> Troy<br><strong> Misc Information </strong> <br><br>"Sounds good" Libby responded. She didn't react to this kiss as she was running out of time. "Night" she offered rasing her hand in the air. Libby set of back the way she came,lifting her headphones back up over her ears she jogged at a fast pack back up the garden. Libby didn't have long the sun had almost set and the brunette needed to be inside. Rounding the corner Libby pelted into the main building just in time. Bending over her hands on her knees the woman gasped for breath. Risking going back to jail for a lion man? Surprisingly she found her self thinking <em>Worth it!</em><br><br>≤≤ continued girls dorms ≥≥
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Peripherie</strong> on <strong>14-11-2017, 12:24:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/p0XHlTW.jpg) </div><strong>NAME:</strong> Troy McNair<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong>&nbsp; October 27th 2017- early evening<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Gardens<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Libby<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>Troy ran fast. It felt good to extend his strong legs in this form and just let loose with all the speed and agility his body could muster. His head was still swimming with thoughts and the lingering smell of that girl. Next time they met he was damn determined to get her name. As he ran and began to exhaust his energies he began to change back to his human form. With each step his body changed, his height shrunk, his body became hairless, his claws and paws retracted into hands and bare feet, and his tail disappeared. As he made it back to the mens' corridor of the dorms he couldn't help but look longingly towards the women's side. Had he made in-roads with her? Was she his mate? Would she ever give him the bloody book back? Troy sighed and headed into his room. <br><div align="center">[To the Draighionn Academy Men's Dorm Rooms (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=277413.msg13672557#msg13672557)]</div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>26-11-2017, 00:10:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://rossanoistanbul.com/wp-content/uploads/parser/Jessica-alba-with-short-hair-9.jpg)</div><strong>Name</strong> Libidinal Gomez<br><strong>Time/Date</strong> October 30th- ugly o'clock in the morning<br><strong>Location</strong> Secluded Spot - in the gardens<br><strong>Tagging</strong> Open<br><strong> Misc Information </strong> Rasing the dead<br><br>Why in gods earth was she up at the freaking crack of dawn. Skulking was not something Libby DID. The brunette knew why though,she was avoiding a certain blond someone. A man who had made her well, <em>feel</em>. She didn't know how she was going to face him again. Libby knew she must especially after she had discovered upon fleeing Troy's bed that she had left her parole officers details in his room! The fiesty woman hadn't wanted anyone to know about that!<br><br>So she had hidden in her room only leaving at odd hours to eat, skipping classes. She barely slept and washed. Libby had been studying like a woman possessed and just a few moments before had found a possible clue to working her powers correctly. Dressed in beaten tracksuit bottoms an old baggy shirt, she had poked her head out of her room. Surveying the corridor and reaming it safe she slipped out, flicking a pair of dark sunglasses over her panda eyes she jogged from the building into the early morning fog.<br><br>The day before she had found by chance a bird that had clearly been dead a few days, but it was a perfect practice tool,the brunette had left the body stashed in a quiet spot. Surrounded by trees. No one could see what she was up to, or so she thought. Calling up her power Libby opened herself to that contained part of her. Like a clenched fist within her self conscious it bloomed raw and hungry. Libby gazed at the bird, her power raising the hairs on her arms. "Awaken and live once more" she spoke carefully and with precision. Nothing happened at first but that was right and good. "Awaken," she repeated firmly pouring her power into the word.<br><br>The bird twitched but nothing more on the third "Awaken" Libby threw her power like a ball at the deceased bird, the air from the invisible ball rippling the grass. The bird awoke and flapped its wings. Libby smiled kneeling down she placed a bowl of blood on the ground before it. This was where she had gone wrong before "Drink" she commanded. The bird hopped forward tilting its head curiously. It ignored the command and instead flew to attack Libby. The woman scrambled back with a shreak. What went wrong this time? She thought angrily. Snatching up the book she began leafing through it desperate for answers.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Peripherie</strong> on <strong>26-11-2017, 02:16:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://s12.favim.com/orig/160906/brock-o-hurn-Favim.com-4704462.png) </div><strong>NAME:</strong> Troy McNair<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong>&nbsp; October 30th - very early morning<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Gardens<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Libby<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>It wasn't really early for him - just very, very late. Troy had been having trouble sleeping the last few days. His bed, his room - just reminded him of the one woman who he would probably be thinking of and pinning over for the rest of his life. Mates didn't always accept each other. There was a strong pull, a stronger connection - but it wasn't guaranteed. That's how it had gone with one of his uncles. And the man was alive, was whole, but was hardly sane or doing well. <br><br>So Troy ran, ran to try and see if he could expel this nervous, gut wrenching energy that wouldn't let him rest. He would normally do that in his hybrid form but even the thought of changing made him feel sick. He had tried to change earlier but... something was blocking it. Troy laughed sickly, he had a guess as to what. <br><br>Tired of the normal paths, Troy found a spot where he could do hurdle like jumps over a row of hedges in an not-often used corner of the gardens. He made his tenth jump in a row and decided to take a break in a shady spot. He started to walk calmly, quietly, letting his breath slow towards something like a meditative state when.... <em>shit!</em><br><br>He backed up behind a large tree and turned to spy .... her. Even if she looked different than the last time he'd seen her, her smell was intoxicatingly familiar. <br><br><strong>"Awaken" <br>"Drink"</strong><br><br><em>What was she doing?!?</em> Troy hung back and watched in horror as the bird came to life and then... attacked her! He was freaked out and yet, Libby seemed calm, annoyed, but not entirely surprised. She bent over of his books and seemed undaunted in her task. Troy continued to watch quietly. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>26-11-2017, 18:00:32</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://rossanoistanbul.com/wp-content/uploads/parser/Jessica-alba-with-short-hair-9.jpg)</div><strong>Name</strong> Libidinal Gomez<br><strong>Time/Date</strong> October 30th- ugly o'clock in the morning<br><strong>Location</strong> Secluded Spot - in the gardens<br><strong>Tagging</strong> Open<br><strong> Misc Information </strong> Rasing the dead<br><br>"Where is it, where is it!" Libby raged to herself. The bird flew over her head occasionally diving down to peck at her head and shoulders. The brunette ignored it after the initial attack. Her hand flipped pages in a blur, she was dangerously close to tearing the fragile pages when an image caught her eye. It wasn't what she was looking for but it still caught her attention. A woman shrouded in black in the arms of a rotting corpse. Clearly there was something behind the image and Libby read the information below. One of the first known women to have power of the dead. This woman used her power to bring her lover back from the dead. Only to be killed for her crimes.<br><br>Libby sighed was that her fate, to live in the shadows to hide from the world her true self? The brunette flashed back to that afternoon a few days before that feeling of belonging with someone. Of feeling at peace, or being accepted.&nbsp; Angrily the girl wrenched of her sunglasses and scrubbed at her allready blood shot eyes. If she ever spoke to that beast again he would have a lot of explaining to do! Libby returned to the book, her hand turned the pages a little less manically, until at last she found what she was looking for.<br><br>The paragraph was brief and hadn't really gone into a lot of detail and as Libby re read over it she had to acknowledge that it appeared not all the facts were present. Shutting the book the fiesty woman laid it down, and as the bird decended once more Libby reached up and snatched it gently out of the air holding the bird with reference she spoke. "I thank you for you service. Now return to the ground in peace." As she spoke the brunette slowly withdrew her magic. It was like extracting a splinter from under the skin. Once she had re animated a corpse, sometimes the body fought back attempting to stay in that half life.<br><br>Eventually though the bird stopped moving and Libby walked over to one of the nicer trees where a small opening in the earth lay ready. Placing the bird in the soil she knelt and poured earth upon the remains. She closed her eyes in a quite moment of reflection. Then stood and turned flipping her sunglasses back over her eyes she walked away from the tree. Nabbing the book as she began to move away from the area. Libby needed to think. What should she do now? The brunette of course already knew the answer and a groan broke from her as she said to herself. "Troy"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Peripherie</strong> on <strong>26-11-2017, 19:59:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://s12.favim.com/orig/160906/brock-o-hurn-Favim.com-4704462.png) </div><strong>NAME:</strong> Troy McNair<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong>&nbsp; October 30th - very early morning<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Gardens<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Libby<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong> :(<br><br>Troy watched her work. It was... macabre, to see the little bird flapping around, <em>attacking</em> her after it had been dead. But for some reason this was very, very important to Libby. He had to clench his fist from going over to grab the little un-dead thing to keep it from hurting her, but that was not what she needed. <br><br>Him either, at the moment - he started to realize. Many humans came to the Academy to either escape or confront their own demons. She was running from her past but she was also here to learn to <em>resurrect</em> hers. He watched her flipped through the book to no avail before removing her sunglasses. Troy's heart ached - they were red and streaky. From lack of sleep (he certainly understood that) or crying? Then, in something that was touching, something that helped him understand a bit more - she blessed the bird and returned it to the earth. The bird didn't seem to happy about it but he started to realize that her powers were about life, not death. And he was a distraction from it. <br><br>He pushed his heavy, weary weight off the tree he was hiding behind and started to head back to his dorm. He would somehow return the business card to her and then leave her alone. The books? He didn't care now. There were always more priceless artifacts to hunt down. Actually, he was looking forward to going adventuring again at the end of this year. At least then he could burn the candle at both ends and forget. <br><br>He left before hearing her say his name. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>16-12-2017, 16:45:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTuHzNowiocrvTrafbi1Mx-007wuUGUe_8B59sVUG0Qa6sHRDlB)</div><strong>Name</strong> Libidinal Gomez<br><strong>Time/Date</strong> October 30th- early afternoon<br><strong>Location</strong> Secluded Spot -<br><strong>Tagging</strong> Troy<br><strong> Misc Information </strong> date<br><strong> Wearing</strong> (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0922/4766/products/black-openbust-steampunk-tailcoat-dracula-clothing_800x_crop_center.jpg?v=1503325618)<br><br>Libby wandered through the garden looking for Troy, he had told her to meet him. A smile was plastered across her face and she was rather excited. Fully recovered from her near death experience earlier she felt so much better and there was a health glow to her cheeks.<br>The brunette had looked carefully thorough her clothes before selecting her only other dress. She really should have more girly things, especially if she wanted to catch the shifters attention. Libby grinned well Troy said he liked her for who she was.<br><br>As she scanned the gardens for her date she thought she could here music being played, curious she followed the sound to the most beautiful section of the garden, lush flowers in a rainbow of colours surrounded a checkered blanket that held a bounty of food and... Libby stared. <em>Wow!</em> there was Troy looking hotter then hell and playing the guitar. She stared in amazement.<br><br>Was there nothing this guy couldn't do! Libby found her hand tapping her thigh to the beat and on the next verse she joined in her unusual voice was actually rather beautiful but she hardly ever sung outloud in public. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Peripherie</strong> on <strong>22-12-2017, 03:15:33</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/images/brock-ohurn-1.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Troy McNair<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong>&nbsp; October 30th - afternoon<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Gardens - Secluded Spot<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Libby<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong> date; Song he is playing = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJZprp2jtgk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJZprp2jtgk)<br><br>This date was important. Perhaps the most important date he had ever been on in his entire life. Libby wasn't just his potential mate. She was special, and strong, and feisty, and fragile in a way that was easily spooked. Troy had never changed his clothes so much in his whole damn life! He finally settled on just a plain tee-shirt and his favorite black jacket and jeans. Hair up, hair down? Oh this was maddening. What that girl did to him! <br><br>He had gotten to the chosen spot early just to make sure everything was right. Would he ever confess that he had actually swept away stray leaves by hand just so things looked perfect? Probably not. He had looked over his shoulder quite a few times just in case anyone saw him being such a silly fool.<br><br>He had grabbed some finger foods at the commissary on the way over - nothing too heavy but not lettuce either. Sitting on the very fitting picnic-looking blanket he had laid out he waiting nervously. He had already seen her practically naked and panting, why did a simple date fluster him so? Because he had opened up to her and told her the truth. And now he had to follow-through on the promise that something magical might exist between them. <br><br>What if he was wrong? He had another phone conversation with his brother (locked away in his room, hiding in his bathroom this time - so no way anyone could hear!) earlier. What if they did go through with things and the Instinct was wrong?!? There was nothing but his gut feeling to guide him and while he trusted generations of his pride's teachings, he was squirming inside his skin like a nerborn cub. <br><br>He grabbed his guitar in an attempt to calm his nervous and began to play the last song he had mastered (or at least memorized fully). He played the cords over and over, lost in its calming magic until the most beautiful voice started to drift into his ears and accompanying his strumming. He looked up and stopped short mid-pluck. <br><br>His jaw dropped. Well, wasn't she the most stunning and punk-rocky woman he had ever seen! "Libby... " Troy almost stammered. He set his guitar aside and stood up, moving to give her a large but gentle hug. "You look... beautiful." He couldn't help but follow the hemline of her dress up as it showed off the fronts of her thighs.<br><br><em>Damn... </em> "Are you feeling better?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>29-12-2017, 21:09:10</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTuHzNowiocrvTrafbi1Mx-007wuUGUe_8B59sVUG0Qa6sHRDlB)</div><strong>Name</strong> Libidinal Gomez<br><strong>Time/Date</strong> October 30th- early afternoon<br><strong>Location</strong> Secluded Spot -<br><strong>Tagging</strong> Troy<br><strong> Misc Information </strong> date<br><strong> Wearing</strong> (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0922/4766/products/black-openbust-steampunk-tailcoat-dracula-clothing_800x_crop_center.jpg?v=1503325618)<br><br><strong>"You look... beautiful."</strong> those three little words sent Libby's nerves into overdrive, butterflies rolled through her stomach, a blush developed across her cheeks and the bridge of her nose. In the meantime the brunette was tucking a loose stand of hair behind her ear in a slightly self-conscious gesture. "I didn't know you could play"she began as she took a step towards the picnic basket. Making herself comfortable on the blanket Libby glanced up at the still standing Troy. "That songs actually one of my favourites." She smiled.<br><br>Closing her eyes for a moment she remembered the first time she had heard the song that Troy had been playing.Ever fallen in Love by the Buzzcocks. A rather apt choice for this rather momentous occasion. Glancing around at the spear she grinned again. It was very clear that her and the shifter shared very similar tastes a lot of meat was on offer, admittedly there was some fruit but not much at all!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Peripherie</strong> on <strong>29-12-2017, 23:18:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/images/brock-ohurn-1.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Troy McNair<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong>&nbsp; October 30th - afternoon<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Gardens - Secluded Spot<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Libby<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong> date<br><br><em>"That songs actually one of my favourites."</em><br><br>"Well then, that makes it one of mine now too." He inwardly groaned at himself, acting so cheesy. He settled down next to her and couldn't help but lean in to place a soft kiss to her cheek. Troy followed it up by sweeping a strand of hair off her face and then softly tracing the outline of her outer earlobe. He was big and strong overall, but as he had shown with his guitar skills, he could summon a bit of delicate finesse when something was important. And she very much was. <br><br>"I hope you're hungry." He handed her a plate and napkin and then reached over to grab a cooler full of drinks. It had an assortment of things she might like - water, pop, ale, beer, sparkling sweet stuff, and juice. He grabbed one of the stouts and popped open the top like it had been the twist-off kind (it wasn't). "Cheers" He clinked glasses with her and did his best not to drain the entire long-neck in one gulp. <em>Manners, Troy!</em> <br><br>He piled a few things up on his plate to make what might be called a sandwich but mostly it was just lots of meat with a tiny side of bread. In between their eating and chatting, he strummed a few more half-songs and random chords for her as other people came and went through the Academy Gardens. <br><br>"This is nice, eh?" He smiled and reached over to wipe the smallest hint of some dip off the side of her mouth, with a wink. Well, he would swear she had something there anyway. "Your color has returned. I am glad to see you feeling better." He took another bite of food and then, hoping with all hope that he wouldn't ruin the mood, he gestured to her ankle bracelet. "I don't mean to pry kitten, but will you tell me about that?" He held up a hand in suplication. "I believe you that those asshats were completely in the wrong to lock you away. I'm just curious how you went from there to here." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>03-01-2018, 15:41:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTuHzNowiocrvTrafbi1Mx-007wuUGUe_8B59sVUG0Qa6sHRDlB)</div><strong>Name</strong> Libidinal Gomez<br><strong>Time/Date</strong> October 30th- early afternoon<br><strong>Location</strong> Secluded Spot -<br><strong>Tagging</strong> Troy<br><strong> Misc Information </strong> date<br><strong> Wearing</strong> (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0922/4766/products/black-openbust-steampunk-tailcoat-dracula-clothing_800x_crop_center.jpg?v=1503325618)<br><br>The date had been going well..to well! Troy had thought of everything, right down to the selection of drinks. When Libby had eaten her fill the shifter had wiped some dip from her lip and Libby's skin tingled pleasantly from his touch, but then he had to ask about THAT. Libby stiffen ever so slightly. She wasn't used to opening up, not tongue family who she never saw and not to the men she had been sexual with. However Troy was different and the brunette guessed with guys you might care about things should be told. However Libby was slightly dauted by the prospect of telling the blond male about herself.<br><br>She glanced down at the offending bracket and gulped " Hey do you know the game 20 questions?" She asked suddenly. The tearaway woman decided that if she had to talk about herself she could at least get some more information about Troy at the same time. A small smirk lit her features, the brunette wondered how embarrassed the shifter would get if she asked him about sexual stuff. A small giggle broke from her lips and Libby decided to see what happened.<br><br>" I was a lot younger when my power broke out, my family at the time, they knew that the power would pass to someone eventually. It came to me. There was a book passed down badly through the generations, it was illegible, because I wasn't controlling my power correctly it occasionally broke out from me and simply raised the dead. At first it as cool, you know? The kids at school naturally thought I was a freak, or a weirdo" she laughed bitterly.<br><br>" They began teasing me, hiding my stuff, tripping me up, then came the boys.. I won't mentioned that, anyway one day enough was enough and I deliberately tried to raise a zombie, something went wrong I dunno what, I lost control and the zombie went rogue and attacked one of the people that had been a ringleader bully. I don't mean for it to happen, but with my background the judge was all to happy to pay the blame at my door. I was in juvi until I turned 18 and then the teacher from here came and saw me. Said there was a place I could be myself...where there were people like me...and here I am" she trailed of<br><br>Libby had said a lot and had told Troy a lot in that rambling talk about her past she turned her attention on him watching, waiting to see what would happen next.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Peripherie</strong> on <strong>15-01-2018, 21:59:43</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/images/brock-ohurn-1.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Troy McNair<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong>&nbsp; October 30th - afternoon<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Gardens - Secluded Spot<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Libby<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong> date<br><br>Troy listened intently. What could he say to help make this better? He wasn't really sure. The recruiter had been right thought - she would be able to find herself here, and there were people that liked her. <br><br>And then he got up. <br><br>But not to leave. The shifted took a chance, like almost all his other actions around his kitten with her ever-ready claws, and sat down directly behind her. He set his legs on either side of her own so that her back was pressed against his strong chest and between his strong thighs. He reached out to take her much smaller hands in his own, turning them over and over to look at those oh so powerful parts of her. He wanted to ask her what it felt like - the channel that power as he had seen her do with the bird. But to his knowledge she didn't know he had stumbled on her ceremony so he wouldn't ask. Not yet. Besides, it was her turn. <br><br>"Thank you for answering so honestly, my dove." He leaned down to press a kiss to her shoulder. "Now, I believe I am on the question chopping block." He grinned and braced himself. "Do your worst!" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>20-01-2018, 20:03:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTuHzNowiocrvTrafbi1Mx-007wuUGUe_8B59sVUG0Qa6sHRDlB)</div><strong>Name</strong> Libidinal Gomez<br><strong>Time/Date</strong> October 30th- early afternoon<br><strong>Location</strong> Secluded Spot -<br><strong>Tagging</strong> Troy<br><strong> Misc Information </strong> date<br><strong> Wearing</strong> (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0922/4766/products/black-openbust-steampunk-tailcoat-dracula-clothing_800x_crop_center.jpg?v=1503325618)<br><br>Troy rose and Libby's heart was in her mouth but all he did was sit behind her and enclose her in a cacoon of warmth unlike anything the fiesty woman had ever felt before. He took her hands in his and she couldn't help but notice how dainty hers looked in Troy's. Yes she knew how to hold her own but Troy could be much more dangerous. She would be lying if she said that didn't excite her just a tad.<br><br><strong>"Thank you for answering so honestly, my dove.Now, I believe I am on the question chopping block. Do your worst"" </strong> as he spoke Libby could almost hear the mood dread in his voice and she grinned. Now then she thought what should I ask him first! A light bulb went of in her mind and a small chuckle escaped her lips. " when you imagined your mate in the past..what was she like?" Ohh Libby couldn't wait to hear his answer for this. Reaching down she snagged one of the left over grapes and popped it in her mouth. The grape crunched rather satisfactorily under her teeth as the brunette awaited Troy's response.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Peripherie</strong> on <strong>29-01-2018, 00:49:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/images/brock-ohurn-1.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong> Troy McNair<br><strong>TIME/DATE:</strong>&nbsp; October 30th - afternoon<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Gardens - Secluded Spot<br><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Libby<br><strong>MISC INFORMATION:</strong> date<br><strong><br>"When you imagined your mate in the past..what was she like?"</strong><br><br>Troy wasn't floored by her question. It wasn't salacious, but his answer would be very important. As he thought he idly traced shapes on the outside edge of her covered shoulder. The view from where he sat, arching over her from behind was more than appealing but he looked off towards the treeline - not wanting to be distracted. <br><br>"Hmm, over the years I have worried more about what I fear she may be like, then the preferences I had." He let out a rumbly chuckle. "If that makes sense?" He couldn't really explain it - he had just learned over the decades of hunting the world over what kind of woman would <em>not</em> compliment who and what he was. "Physically I know most ladies would be smaller than me but I always feared that fate would pair me with someone who was so delicate in stature and demeanor that I would be scared to touch her. My family is hotblooded and we often roar before thinking. It would kill me to have to always hold my passion and my tongue back if she was the quiet and contended type." Absently his unused arm slipped around her waist in a protective hug as a cool wind slipped through their patch of garden. "And my mind always went to the haunting 'what if' where my mate lived such a sheltered and idyllic life that my, ... for a better word, fucked up interests and longings wouldn't make any sense. I need someone who can get past my own personal crazy, not just my obvious species-specific shortcomings." Did that make him awful? That he didn't want his fated mate to be soft, sweet, and always happy? To him it seemed so. <br><br>And without meaning to he let slip is deepest fear about mating. For Trent, his lion and hybrid forms were not something he felt pride in like his brothers did (Though he would never directly admit it.). Any human mate would have to begrudgingly look past them. Perhaps that is why Libby's interest in his hybrid form always perplexed him. It had taken him a whole lifetime to come to terms with his nature - why should he just assume someone else would too so easily? <br><br>Fearing that he might wedge his foot into his mouth even further, he let his fingers drop from her shoulder as he reached for a bagel. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Draighionn Academy Garden</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>10-02-2018, 14:33:24</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTuHzNowiocrvTrafbi1Mx-007wuUGUe_8B59sVUG0Qa6sHRDlB)</div><strong>Name</strong> Libidinal Gomez<br><strong>Time/Date</strong> October 30th- early afternoon<br><strong>Location</strong> Secluded Spot -<br><strong>Tagging</strong> Troy<br><strong> Misc Information </strong> date<br><strong> Wearing</strong> (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0922/4766/products/black-openbust-steampunk-tailcoat-dracula-clothing_800x_crop_center.jpg?v=1503325618)<br><br>Libby listened intently as Troy described the type of mate he feared having, it seemed almost good to be true that he wasn't looking for some meak and quite young thing that would agree with absolutely anything he said. The brunette snuggled into his embrace but at the same time a harsh laugh escaped her as she said "but instead you got lumped with me" Libby wanted to try and have a proper relationship but she couldn't change her cynicalism at the drop of a hat.<br><br>The date always going well though and Libby tilted her head slightly from her angle she could see the fine line of Troy's jaws his blond hair blowing gently in the wind and his expression, what she could see of it anyway looked content? "So I guess it's your turn again" she commented. For the first time in her life she didn't want to simply rush into things, and was trying to avoid simply snogging him right there and then!<br><br>Libby couldn't quite believe how attracted she was to Troy and it scared her slightly, but the feeling of contentment and safety and even at this early stage of feeling like she belonged with him, wouldn't go away and Libby was ready to try.
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