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
Broadcast:
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.
deshabille: «vampire is too drunk, losing balance» (☀ straight and narrow)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-16 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
. . . That was damn well done.

[She is fifty shades of fucking impressed.]

Would you like to get absolutely rat-arsed now? I'm sure I can scrounge up something alcoholic.
misterprongs: (✳ and then i tipped him upside down.)

[video for all | action for remus]

[personal profile] misterprongs 2016-01-16 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
I can also turn into a stag.

[ matter-of-factly. ]

Just in case you lot were concerned that Remus is the only special one, I, too, am naturally gifted.
Edited 2016-01-16 05:14 (UTC)
takeabow: (So sad they had to fade it)

video

[personal profile] takeabow 2016-01-16 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
I'm afraid I'm very boring.
deshabille: «vampire asks you to look at your life/choices» (☀ cling & wage)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-16 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
Oi. That's not nearly as interesting.

[translation: thank you for supporting remus in this trying time]
misterprongs: (✳ c'mon.)

[personal profile] misterprongs 2016-01-16 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
I know, but I've got to make at least a partial effort.

[ AS IF THIS IS TRULY THE GREATEST BURDEN ]

I can't have one of my best mates showing me up with his talents.
deshabille: «vampire that is not where her face is» (☀ put judicial weight on me)

video; private

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-16 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
All right. Well, in your own time, you look a little shaky.

[No judgment.]

In the meantime, if anyone mouths off, let me know and I'll kick them somewhere unholy.
deshabille: «vampire says, it's turtles» (☀ you move so fast)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-16 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
I can turn into about a million bats. They can give you rabies.

. . . Space rabies.

Not as good as a wolf, though, is it.
misterprongs: (✳ stupid idiot.)

[personal profile] misterprongs 2016-01-16 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
No.

[ but he allows the kick to his knee, and doesn't mention how remus looks like he's about to throw up all over his floor. instead, james carefully juggles his communicator from hand to hand. ]

If I went and did that, you'd be different.

[ and the entire purpose, really, is that remus is not so different from the rest of them ]
misterprongs: (✳ and then i tipped him upside down.)

[personal profile] misterprongs 2016-01-16 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, but have you got a werewolf for a best friend?

[ DO YOU ]
takeabow: (Oh why can I not conquer love)

[personal profile] takeabow 2016-01-16 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, but that's not magic.
deshabille: «vampire expects a stake in the back» (☀ would you touch me)

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-16 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
Noooooooo.

[whine whine whine]

Listen, maybe someday, yeah, I met an all right one anyway.
deshabille: «vampire has coping mechanisms» (☀ one way to escape bad ideas)

video; private

[personal profile] deshabille 2016-01-16 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
Naturally. I shall make a note in my day planner that the rest of the evening is for Remus Lupin and Remus Lupin alone. It'll give me time to scratch up some absolutely awful space liquor, or steal some from the pub.

[She would love to steal from a demon.]

I wasn't kidding, you know, that was fucking magnificent.
takeabow: (I'm ashamed that I'm barely human)

[personal profile] takeabow 2016-01-16 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
[ that one hits a little close ]

I'm sure you could figure it out.
takeabow: (You are haunting me)

[personal profile] takeabow 2016-01-16 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ she doesn't seem too ruffled by his admission ]

Unreliable?
takeabow: (I'm finally at peace)

[personal profile] takeabow 2016-01-16 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
Why werewolves don't make good employees.

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