Run, Wolf, Run

[sandywolf]

Who: Randolph Lyall and YOU
Broadcast: Yes, to the whole fleet
Action: Yes
When: The whole month of July



a. Wolf run [ACTION/BROADCAST]

[If you visit one of the natural islands during one of the evening/nights, you might run into a pair of wolves running.

Both of them are more slender than what you would expect a wolf to be. The bigger one has deep chocolate-colored fur with a shot of oxblood at the throat. The smaller one is sandy-colored with darker, almost black hair running along his back from his nose to the tip of his tail. He's so small you might confuse him for a fox and wonder why those two are walking or running companionably together.

If you're in human dwelling place, you might see them trotting around, looking everywhere and sniffing the air, with much more intelligence in their gold eyes than one would expect of a beast. If you leave the buildings behind to get into the forests or fields, then you'll see them taking off at extremely high speed. You might hear some howling as they finally get to stretch their legs and enjoy actual wind and air.

Don't try to hunt them, though. You might be in for a nasty surprise if you do.]



b. A night on the town [ACTION]

[Whether with Biffy or on his own, Lyall will only be seen roaming the streets at night. There is some shopping to be done, and of course, the theatre. Finally some place that is civilized and with a night life.

No matter the night you see him, Lyall will always be dressed impeccably in a three-piece suit in brownish tones, with a waistcoat of yellow or cream and a cravat in a suitable, muted color, plus a bowler hat.

When shopping, his preference goes to clothing, and also mechanical parts. You might have to pry him from exploring some second-hand shops with mechanisms and fascinating apparatus.

If you also go to the theatre, he might ask you what you thought of the play, and offer his own opinion.]



c. Mask Shopping [ACTION]

[Strange mists and a contraption that can help go through them and explore? Count Lyall in. Especially since the mist powers the technology here, and he is curious as to how it works. So off he goes to buy a good mask.]

Have you tried any of these? I'm looking for some recommendations.



d. Mist Exploring [ACTION]
[TW: threads may contain references to violence, torture and sexual assault]

[Lyall was certain he'd bought the best mask that he could afford, and that he'd used it properly. But it appears there may have been a small defect, and he's ended up breathing in some of it.

If you are nearby, you will see the mist coalescing into an enormous, black wolf, slowly padding out and towards Lyall. He doesn't move from where he is as the beast comes closer, refusing to back down, but he looks extremely small, even in human form, while facing this wolf.

If you are close enough, you might hear Lyall say something under his breath.]

You're dead. I made sure of it.

[If you would be so kind as to drag him away before the wolf gets any closer...

If you don't, the wolf will morph into a human shape and attack Lyall. He will attempt to dodge or minimize any 'damage', but he's not running away or really attacking back for some reason.

Help?]



e. Mask Tinkering [ACTION for SS BLAMELESS/BROADCAST]

[Following his misadventures in the Mist, Lyall is back on the Blameless and in the lab. He's taken off his jacket, which should tell you all you need to know about the fact that he is very focused on what he is doing right now.

Which happens to be consolidating the sides of the mask he bought, resoldering some parts, adding some leather in some places, or metallic bits. He is pretty absorbed, but will be willing to have a conversation if you come interrupt.]

Comments

[sandywolf]

[Well, that's understandable. It could be pretty personal. Lyall won't pry.]

Are you shopping for one of those as well, then? To avoid further unwanted encounters?

[dothelokimotion]

A lot of the masks can be rather fragile. I want to make sure I have a few spares.

[sandywolf]

A most excellent notion. I shall take your advice on it.

[The one he has selected is rather sturdy looking, but it's true that it never hurts to be prepared.]

I am planning on making a few alterations myself after testing it out.

[dothelokimotion]

Oh? What kind?

[sandywolf]

These parts seem like they might require more adequate sealing.

[He indicates the places where metal meets leather.]

I also do want to take apart the filtering system and see how it works.

[dothelokimotion]

[ He hums. ]

It might be better if it was one single material without two fused together. There is a smaller likelihood of gas seeping through.

[sandywolf]

It would be better, but it would need to be both solid and flexible. Even with technological advances, I wonder if that is possible.

[And if it is and it exists, Lyall probably doesn't have the money for it.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ He blinks. ]

Why would it not be?

[sandywolf]

It might. But I come from a time that seems to be a little further in the past than most, so there is still much I need to catch up on with regards to technological advances.

[But maybe you didn't notice because you and he seem to be speaking in the same way, Loki.]

It will be fascinating to study, but it is a lot to take in all at once.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Ah. Loki rarely considers much on the technological side, even though he's familiar. Asgard, after all, was advanced in that area. ]

I would think that would prove invigorating.

[sandywolf]

It is indeed. Just the technology on the ships is fascinating. I am use to steampower most of all, but the things that are being done with electricity or magnetism are absolutely limitless it seems...

[You might want to interrupt him, Loki. He can nerd out on engineering and science forever.]

[dothelokimotion]

Are you from Earth? Or some unknown permutation of that planet?

[ Seriously, what is this popularity with Earth. ]

[sandywolf]

That is what we call the planet, yes. I wouldn't know about an 'unknown permutation', as this is the only one I know.

[Not his fault, Loki.]

[dothelokimotion]

What does it have? Besides being set in an earlier time period?

[sandywolf]

Well, if I am to believe what others have said, werewolves, vampires and ghosts are fancy stories to most people while they are very much a reality for me.

[And people have all of these weird notions about werewolves...]

[dothelokimotion]

So your world has more magic. Or at least one that is known.

[sandywolf]

Magic? Hardly. This is simply science and biology.

[Lyall really wouldn't call it magic. That's probably what people in ancient times called it, but not these days.]

People have heard of werewolves in other worlds, it seems, but they seem to be knowing them as beasts and demons. That is rather offensive, to tell you the truth.

[dothelokimotion]

Humans generally have limited knowledge. They can only see what is in their reality and little else.

[sandywolf]

They could still ask instead of assuming that I am a slathering beast that feasts on human flesh.

[Oh, did he not mention that he is a werewolf? Because he is. All five foot three inches of him, dressed to the nines in a three-piece suit with an impeccable cravat and a posh accent.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Wryly. ]

I think you're giving them too much credit.

[sandywolf]

I was human too, once.

I suppose it comes down to fear of the unknown. many people also seemed horrified to know I chose to become a werewolf of my own free will. Apparently, it would make it better if I had been attacked and turned against my will? Barbaric.

[dothelokimotion]

Were you?

[ How . . . sad. ]

Why did you choose that?

[sandywolf]

All werewolves start as humans. You cannot be born one.

And it was better than starving. Life expectancy in those times was not the best.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Huh. ]

I suppose not.

[sandywolf]

Not a very lofty goal, I am aware. Nor very ambitious. But I cannot say I regret it.