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Remus J Lupin ([personal profile] theshabbiestofmen) wrote in [community profile] driftfleet2016-01-16 12:08 am

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Who: Remus Lupin
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When: January 14th, early evening

[Remus sits on the floor in James' room, back against the bed, holding the communicator in one hand. The other is tangled in his hair; he pushes his hand through the tangled curls again and again throughout this little speech. Still, he smiles pleasantly enough. This first part is easy, after all.]

Right, hello. My name is Remus Lupin, I've been here a few months, and I've noticed a bit of a trend among those taken. There's quite a few of us with-- well, abilities, for lack of a better word. Abilities that most human beings don't have. They vary, of course, but-- it's an odd consistency. I've met more people with magic than I usually do in a year. Something to think on, perhaps.

In any case: even if it's a meaningless connection-- something that has no significance beyond sheer entertainment value-- I'd be interested to hear what everyone can do. Whether you call it magic or alchemy or even if it's-- god, I don't know, if you have a talent for juggling, I'd be interested. I want to know more about what kind of company I keep.

[His smile fades, now, and he hesitates visibly.]

For example, I, ah. I'm a wizard. Wand and all. I can do magic, which means anything from transfiguration to charms to knowing what plants to use to brew a good cold remedy. It's hardly infallible, but it's certainly useful. And, ah . . .

I'm a werewolf as well. The sort that only changes once a month. It's lasted here, but I seem to have control over it. I take quite a few precautions, so-- so it won't be a problem. I'm not the only werewolf here, nor the only other supernatural creature, but--

[He shrugs. His face is pale, now, the little scars standing out sharply against his skin-- but he forces himself to keep talking.]

I'm used to keeping it a secret at home. And I'm sure others are as well. So I suppose this is a . . . a way to let everyone know. Even if they don't want to tell anyone else, they know they're not alone.

[His mouth twists in a wry smirk.]

That, and I'm tired of keeping it a secret.
steeledskin: (# that gets in my way)

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[personal profile] steeledskin 2016-01-16 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
I imagine they are quite noble creatures. [ better than lions, at least. ] And for as long as I have lived, the crowned stag has been the sigil of the royal family.

[ before that? a dragon. but that was before she was born. ]
misterprongs: (✳ and then i tipped him upside down.)

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[personal profile] misterprongs 2016-01-17 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
Told you -- daring, nerve, and chivalry.

[ with a grin ]

Want me to show you?
steeledskin: (# and i move fast)

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[personal profile] steeledskin 2016-01-17 12:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Is it safe? [ for you. she expresses a whisper of concern. ]
misterprongs: (✳ c'mon.)

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[personal profile] misterprongs 2016-01-18 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
What? 'course it is, I'm an expert.

[ it's a bit dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, but james is obviously a master of his craft. and he promptly tosses remus his comm link (without warning, judging from the 'hey!', but when the camera is fixed, a stag is present. large, graceful, with big brown eyes and a black snout, which is

promptly being shoved into remus' face. ]
steeledskin: (# but you won't see me fall apart)

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[personal profile] steeledskin 2016-01-18 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ this is true magic: something beyond chicanery and tricks. in a fit of unladylike behaviour, her jaw goes slack. her mouth opens. she never quite puts voice to the quiet awed "oh!" she wants to say.

alarmed, she asks: ]
C-can you still hear me? James?
misterprongs: (✳ don't laugh.)

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[personal profile] misterprongs 2016-01-19 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ there's a slight bob of the stag's head, and he ducks his head down slightly to meet sansa's eyes. and while james can't talk in this form, the brightness in the animal's eyes definitely carries that same level of mischief and amusement.

i'm fine. ]
steeledskin: (Default)

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[personal profile] steeledskin 2016-01-20 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ a breath of relief. ]

You continue to amaze me. [ ... ] And you make a very handsome stag.
misterprongs: (✳ and then i tipped him upside down.)

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[personal profile] misterprongs 2016-01-20 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ give him a moment to duck off camera, to transform (it can be a bit gross to watch, so), and james promptly grabs at his comm again, offering sansa a bright grin. ]

Thank you, my lady.

[ with a slight bow ]

But I'm afraid you'd probably enjoy Remus' form a bit more than mine.

[ he is, after all, a wolf. ]
steeledskin: (# 'cause i've got an elastic heart)

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[personal profile] steeledskin 2016-01-20 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
He showed me his soul. [ that is -- his patronis. but remus had described it as the shape of his soul, and she'd grown enchanted by that description. ] I confess, it made a most handsome creature too.
misterprongs: (✳ she's wonderful.)

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[personal profile] misterprongs 2016-01-20 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ soul -- ah. ]

Mine's a stag, too.

[ pause ]

My soul, anyway. I can show you, but I'm not sure it'll work as well with Remus' wand.
steeledskin: (# i keep wishing for something)

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[personal profile] steeledskin 2016-01-21 02:25 pm (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't mind seeing. So long as you wouldn't mind showing.

[ she tilts her head. curious. ]
misterprongs: (✳ c'mon.)

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[personal profile] misterprongs 2016-01-23 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
I'll show you in person, when I stop by the Blue Fish next.

[ lightly. ]

It's a much better sight in person, I think.
steeledskin: (# 'cause i've got an elastic heart)

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[personal profile] steeledskin 2016-01-23 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
Yes.

[ and then, a little more playfully: ] I'll hold you to your word, James Potter.
misterprongs: (✳ padfoot.)

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[personal profile] misterprongs 2016-01-25 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
Then far be it for me to break my word, Sansa Stark.

[ with a grin, and he even offers a bow. ]