Full Moon's Curse {Open}

[andwehowl]

Kitty's just finishing up an evening of meeting with some potential investors for the animal rescue when she feels the pull of her family curse. The moon slowly creeps up over the horizon and she lets out a soft "Shit!" All of this newness her aunt has forced on her has thrown off her inner calendar and she'd completely forgotten the full moon is tonight. There's nowhere near enough time to get back to the farm now. The prickles of pain that come from putting off her transformation are already starting up and they'll just get worse.

Letting out a growl of annoyance, she feels her way to an alley and ducks inside, shedding her clothes and thanking whatever gods care to listen that she hadn't worn anything she doesn't mind losing. Taking a deep breath and grimacing, she lets herself fall into the transformation. The pain of her body rearranging is dulled by her magic but its still incredibly uncomfortable and she'd curse her ancestors for getting such a stupid curse put on them if she wasn't so damned respectful. And then, finally, it's done. She's a wolf once more. Getting to her feet, she gives her body a shake and feels her fur settle into place and the cramps in her muscles ease. 

Kitty isn't sure how to handle this. Normally, she'd be in the forest, or at least farmland, when she transformed. The city is crowded and, though she isn't in the heart of it, there's a ways to go before she makes it out of town. It's going to be hell getting out without rousing panic when someone spots her, but she creeps to the edge of the alley nonetheless, sniffing at the air before she slips out and quickly pads down the sidewalk. 

ooc- I just felt like I had to do smth since its the Harvest Moon and a supermoon tonight~ Feel free to bump into Kitty on the street and freak or figure out who she is and help or just mess with her~

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[neriumoleander]

Oh, this is interesting. Delicious really. A wolf changling, in Sirens Cove. And a witch, no less. The girl's primal energy calls to Nerium, signals to her. Trapped in an alley, the desperation.

Nerium closes her eyes, ~sees~ the wolf until she can pinpoint a location. And with a few words, eyes closed and murmuring, she waves her hands and opens a portal from the back of the alley, straight into her woods.

[andwehowl]

Kitty can smell the burning ozone scent that comes with certain magics and turns her head, following it to the end of the alley. Faint scents of the forest drift towards her and she feels her hackles rise. This certainly isn't her work, and it doesn't have the earthy scent of her aunt's either and she isn't sure if it can be trusted.

A low growl starts in her throat, reverberating through her chest as she flicks her ears, sniffing around to find the source of the magic.

[neriumoleander]

Nerium drapes her black cloak over her shoulders and heads into the woods, until she finds the shimmer of the portal she's formed, a dark alley and tense wolf on the other side. Nerium crouches down, dead leaves and branches cracking beneath her, and extends an open hand towards the wolf. Beckoning her forward.

She has always been good with animals. Better than people, without doubt. Nerium hopes this will extend here.

"Here now, you'll be safe here." Her voice is soft, reassuring. There is potential here she wishes not to squander.

[andwehowl]

Her ears flick forwards to the sound of the voice, assuring her safety. She isn't totally comfortable trusting some stranger, but its better than getting caught in the streets like this, and the woman doesn't smell like blood or death or something else horrible, at least. So she steps forwards, letting out one last warning grumble as she does.

The ground beneath her feet smells familiar. This is her forest. That's good. Sitting, she looks towards where the voice came from, tail swishing back and forth through the leaves to show she means no harm.

[neriumoleander]

Nerium doesn't flinch at the warning grumble. She stays still and confident. Showing no fear and no threat.

When the wolf enters the portal, padded paws reaching the soft ground, Nerium softly shifts her hand forward, allowing the wolf to sniff more prominently. She smiles warmly as the wolf begins to wag her tail.

"I'm Nerium. This part of the wood belongs to my family. You can be free here."

[andwehowl]

Mentally grumbling about the fact that she can't speak in this form, Kitty scratches out her name in the dirt, nodding to it. Getting to her feet, she bows, hoping the action conveys her thanks in place of words. She's still going to end up a random streaker in the woods once she turns back, but that's a thousand times better than a random streaker in the middle of town. She'll remember Nerium's name, and do her best to repay her once she's human again.

[techwitch]

"Wolf."


Luke takes several steps back. "Don't worry, I was just going on my way home. Please."

[andwehowl]

Kitty lets out a soft huff, as close to a laugh as she can get in this form. Boy, is he going to feel silly if he ever finds out who she is. Not wanting to freak him out too badly, she moves off to the side and sits, giving him a wide berth to go past.

[techwitch]

"Domesticated wolf? I mean, this is Siren Cove .."

He passes the animal and sees a glimpse of the moon. "You have to be kidding me." Luke looks back. "Werewolf?"

[andwehowl]

She lets out a low woof, shaking her head. Not a werewolf. Not really. Just someone with the world's stupidest family curse.

[techwitch]

"Except less vicious."

Now he squats down, tries to switch his brain from technical to biological connections. "You're covered in magic, that's for sure. I just hope it was your own decision."

[andwehowl]

Kitty lets out another huff of a laugh, shoulder muscles rippling with the movement. It was hardly her own decision, but there wasn't much she could do about it unless time travel becomes a reality.

[techwitch]

".. okay, I'll take that as a yes. Can I get you anything? Food?"

[andwehowl]

That makes her perk up. She hadn't thought about it, but the energy used in her transformation had left her hungry. Her tail swishes back and forth eagerly and she barks softly enough not to draw attention, but enough that her acceptance of the offer is clear.

[techwitch]

"That's clear enough, but that doesn't prove your humanity either." He winks. "Okay, let's see what's open at this time. Coming?"

[andwehowl]

Kitty nods, getting to her feet and padding past him to the mouth of the alley, looking over her shoulder to make sure he's coming.

[ofcatsandfate]

Fabrice is heading home after another dance class when the hair on the back of his neck stands up. He recognizes the scent of the magic, particularly, that involving transformation and animals; his curiosity peaked, he heads towards where he thinks he senses it, and comes across a wolf standing in the middle of an alley.

"Hello there," he waves, keeping his distance so as not to alarm whoever the wolf is. The sight of this wolf reminds him he hasn't used his swan form in quite some time. Perhaps tonight he'll remedy the fact. "I can help get you out into the country, if you need it."

[andwehowl]

Kitty tilts her head, recognizing the smell of nature magic on him. That's good. He can help. And then he offers to get her out to the country and she can feel her tail swishing with happiness. Trotting up to him, she nudges his leg, making it clear she's accepting that offer.

[ofcatsandfate]

Fabrice grins when the wolf approaches and starts nudging him, a clear sign of its acceptance. He briefly pets the wolf behind its ears before turning and leading it out of the alleyway. "If anyone asks, I'm just taking you for a walk."

[andwehowl]

She lets out a soft 'wuff' of agreement, trotting along next to him. The few people out on the street tend to shy away from them and she isn't surprised. She is a rather large wolf. And the avoidance is probably for the best, lest someone realize she's more than just a wolf-mix.

[ofcatsandfate]

For once, people purposefully moving to avoid Fabrice's path doesn't bother him; in fact, he has to hide a smile, especially at some of the looks on people's faces. The wolf beside him trots as friendly as any regular dog. But, he supposes, it is a rather large wolf. They walk purposefully to the edge of town, right near the woods, a fair distance away from where Fabrice lives. He gestures for the wolf to stop, turning to make sure there's actually no one else around. "I think I'll join you, if you don't mind?"

He's already wearing a leotard and other skin-tight clothing; from his experience, when he changes back, he won't wind up naked, so he feels safe enough transforming in this place, beneath the cover of a few trees.

He murmurs the incantation he'd memorized back in his teen years, and a sort of fog begins to blanket him as the process starts. He winces at the discomfort of his bones shifting and his muscles realigning, but within a few moments, his transformation completes, and he emerges from where he stood as a swan, full wingspan and all.

With a tilt of his head, he gestures towards the woods, hoping the wolf is in the mood to play.

[andwehowl]

Kitty can smell the transformation magic and hear the uncomfortable noises that come with it. She's found another shifter to play with! Once she's sure its done, she bounces over, snuffling at his feathers and getting an idea of what he is, and how big he is. She's fairly sure he's either a goose, or a swan, and certainly big enough to play around with without accidentally hurting him.

Excited, she bounces around to his front, headbutting him before bounding towards the trees and stopping for him to catch up.

[ofcatsandfate]

He returns the headbutt with enthusiasm before stretching his wings, shaking off all of his old worries and stress for the moment. He runs a bit to gain momentum before taking flight, keeping down low enough to keep the wolf in his sight. God, but does it feel good just to fly again.

He flies in place over the wolf, waiting for said wolf to make a further move. Adrenaline rushes through his veins; he feels free from all of Siren Cove's usual crap.

[andwehowl]

She can hear the bird take off and follows the sound, ears flicking about as it moves around. It moves back down above her and she figures that means its ready to go, so she takes off into the trees, following whatever scent that happens to catch her attention. Finding that none of the trails seem to lead to anything, she quickly loses interest and turns her attention to the swan.

Slowing down, she waits until she hears him move ahead of her before jumping up and snapping at his tail, coming away with just a stray feather.

[ofcatsandfate]

Fabrice follows the wolf from where he can see it move between the branches of the trees he flies over and in between. He starts when the wolf nips at him, stealing a tail feather. For a minute, he looks indignant, flapping his wings impatiently. But then he nudges the wolf with his beak, coming away with a bit of fur in his beak. He lets out something of a squawking noise before taking off again.