theshabbiestofmen: (Fear ☾I'm not entirely certain that's)
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.
nextlineis: (☆ honestly i wanna see you be brave)

[personal profile] nextlineis 2016-01-18 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
How is that implying he's dirty? Dogs get ticks and fleas just by walking through tall grass! It's a legitimate concern!
deshabille: «vampire doesn't get that reference» (☀ you've been so good i hear)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-18 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, but dogs are very stupid and never wash, and he is very smart and washes. Besides, I would be able to hear if he had fleas.

Also we're in space.
nextlineis: (☆ hey just think)

[personal profile] nextlineis 2016-01-18 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
Okay for starters, dogs are not stupid. [You take that back right now, you dirty heathen!] And it's really fucking weird that you can hear fleas.

But that whole argument that we're in space doesn't really count when the little robot thingies find rat things crawling around in the vents on the ship, now does it?
deshabille: «vampire wondering how you walk upright» (☀ take my aim)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-18 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
Well, rats.

[That's it, that's the argument.]

It's weird to me that you can't hear fleas.
nextlineis: (★ or be the backlash of)

[personal profile] nextlineis 2016-01-18 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
Does that mean you can hear dust moving in the air?
deshabille: «but in a friendly way» (☀ when i get talking like a teen)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-18 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
Well, it depends how much dust there is.
nextlineis: (☆ nothing's gonna hurt you)

[personal profile] nextlineis 2016-01-18 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
Weird. What about... [!!!] What about if someone farts, but it doesn't make a sound loud enough for anybody to notice?
deshabille: «vampire may or may not be genuine» (☀ no i'm not ready)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-18 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
[She eyes him seriously.]

I know everything.
nextlineis: (★ honestly)

[personal profile] nextlineis 2016-01-18 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
Hey... What's with that look!?

[How dare you besmirch the name of Joseph Joestar! He does that just fine on his own, thank you very much. Ugh, whatever.]

You know, there's something I've been meaning to ask you. If you fall asleep hanging upside down, does that mean you can fall asleep standing up without falling over?
deshabille: «vampire doesn't get that reference» (☀ you've been so good i hear)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-18 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
I know what you've done.

[Ahem.]

You know, I've never tried. Maybe.
nextlineis: (☆ and the fakers gonna fake fake)

[personal profile] nextlineis 2016-01-18 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
Whaaaaaat? You've been a vampire how long and you've never tried!? Never!?

[He is thoroughly disappointed in her.]

We need to try tonight then.

[Utterly freakin' settles it.]
deshabille: «vampire judging the fuck outta you» (Default)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-18 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
One hundred and twenty-four years.

. . . "We"? How are you involved in this.
nextlineis: (★ but i wonder what)

[personal profile] nextlineis 2016-01-18 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
Well, if you fall over, I'll totally catch you.

[No. No, he won't. He'll let her fall and he'll be howling with laughter.]
deshabille: «vampire wondering how you walk upright» (☀ take my aim)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-18 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
Don't lie to me, I am your captain.
nextlineis: (★ kept on the inside and no sunlight)

[personal profile] nextlineis 2016-01-18 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not lying. I'll catch you.

[On camera.]
deshabille: «vampire is too drunk, losing balance» (☀ straight and narrow)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-18 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
Hmmmmmm.

[HMMMMMMMMM.]
nextlineis: (☆ shake shake shake)

[personal profile] nextlineis 2016-01-18 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
C'mon, I'm your first mate! If you can't trust me, who can you trust?
deshabille: «vampire feels relatively personable» (☀ go steady with me)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-18 12:51 am (UTC)(link)
I trust you to be absolutely wicked.

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deshabille: «vampire can't handle your bs rn» (☀ you've been so far so long)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-18 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
. . . Well, why? Does it matter?

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nextlineis: (☆ i shake it off i shake it off)

[personal profile] nextlineis 2016-01-18 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
She doesn't look a day over 120, does she?