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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Nov 24, 2009 11:51:01 GMT -5
Zeph nearly had a heart attack when his cell phone went off. It took him a moment to scramble and get it open, though he didn't immediately recognize the number. All of his friends and family were programmed in, which meant their names came up when he checked, but this just showed a number... He excused himself and answered it almost hesitantly.
"Hello...? Hi Professor Harris..." Why is she calling me? ...She has Jason's numb- unless she already tried calling it and no one answered? I doubt his phone survived... they probably crushed it... He looked at the ring on his finger, rubbing his thumb over it as he kept the phone to his ear. At least he still had something left of Jason...
"I didn't really have much to say, but I was told it was my turn." He couldn't bring himself to say Jason's name... it reawakened the pain in his chest and he didn't want to paralyze himself while talking to Paula. She'd definitely notice if he did... The woman was too perceptive. What about my message make her feel the need to call? Just concern for my ribs? Gods, I hope so...
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Post by Jason Hiller on Nov 24, 2009 12:00:54 GMT -5
Jason nodded even though Seth couldn't see him, shaking in a strange mixture of relief and fear. He wasn't going insane... he wasn't alone here... but now his friend was in the same peril he was. Yeah... I thought I was making it up for a second. I think I'm okay, everything considered... it's my family I'm worried about. And Zeph. They must be worried sick... they might even think I'm dead... I don't know if Zeph could handle the thought of losing me, we've been through so much already... They took me right out of his arms...
He clenched his hands, trying to stop the tears that welled up in his eyes. If Zeph thought he was dead... he might try and follow Jason. No, Zeph had sworn not to do that again... but even if he didn't physically kill himself, Jason knew Zeph's heart could not handle losing him. Not after so many close calls.
Pushing the thought from his mind, Jason concentrated on communicating with Seth. How did they get you? What are you doing in Germany?
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Post by Seth Larisha on Nov 24, 2009 12:33:43 GMT -5
~I was just kind of on vacation with my friends. Ayden managed to get away from the hospital, and Demetri is a teacher so he gets the summer free too. There's some cool things to see here... They went to a rock concert and considering the last time I went to one I turned to a wolf for the first time and tried to kill everyone, I have good reason to avoid those things. They broke into my hotel room and grabbed me in my sleep, the bastards. I didn't even really wake up until I was already here. That was... late June?~ Seth chuckled, the sound like apples and honey in Jason's mind, but with a bitter edge. If you thought I was a big wolf at school, you should see me now. I weigh almost a hundred pounds as a wolf, and it's all muscle. The scientists knock me out before they pull me from my cell now.
What happened to Zeph? ...Wait, out of his ARMS? But there's no way Zeph would allow something like that. Jason... I've been in here for months so... what happened?~
Seth paced his cell again, feeling a snarl rise in his chest. It had almost been better to have no one reply. At least then he knew his friends were safe. Or could lie to himself that they were. Now he knew for sure one was facing the same stuff he was. Well, at least maybe Jason realized they weren't going to kill him. After over a month and all the trouble he caused, Seth was pretty sure murder wasn't on their agenda. Though why they had a bunch of werewolves locked up in a lab rather escaped him. He hoped Zeph was okay... he rather liked the kid.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Nov 24, 2009 15:24:56 GMT -5
Jason licked his lips with a dry tongue. I was on vacation in Greece with Zeph for most of July... that was a nightmare. I might tell you later. We got out of it alive though, obviously, but it's still a struggle trying to forget... Anyway, Zeph and I got to Nuremberg on the fourth of August... that was... three days ago? Yeah. The day I was taken, we were out walking in the Stadtpark when I felt something sting my neck... must have been some kind of tranq dart. I don't remember much after that, I passed out so quickly.
He rubbed his right hand with his left one, biting his lip. His finger felt so strange without the opal ring on it... had the people who brought him here taken it along with his clothes? Or had he given it to Zeph before passing out?
I don't know what happened to Zeph after that. I don't know if he got away, or was injured or anything... I'm scared, Seth. What do they want from us? He forced himself not to break down, especially when Seth could hear his thoughts. He needed to at least pretend to be strong so he didn't lose hope.
He looked up at a clattering noise as his daily bowl of gunk was pushed through the slot in the door. Jason sighed and retrieved it listlessly, shifting to wolf form before starting to eat. His lupine stomach was better suited to digest this kind of garbage.
How do they expect us to survive on this stuff? he muttered in his thoughts.
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Post by Seth Larisha on Nov 24, 2009 17:38:04 GMT -5
~They think we're just dogs, even in human form. Probably a bit my fault... For a while, every time they came for me I just bit them. Don't be ashamed of being scared. I've been here for a month and a half and I'm still scared.~
He paced a little, then settled down to chew a knot out of his tail caused by the previous day's 'test'. Shaking his fur out, he started grooming. His fur was coming out in clumps in places from the poor diet... he was stronger, but it wasn't really helping... It frustated him. There were two things Seth really took pride in; his art, and his thick solid black fur. Which wasn't so thick anymore.
~Jason, Zeph's fine. He's not here, so more than likely he's with your family back in Nuremberg. Mages can hear me and Zeph always replies to me. So he most certainly isn't here, and they wouldn't have any reason to hurt him more than what it took to keep him from stopping them... He's fine. Besides... now that you can hear me, now that we can talk... we can figure out how to get out. At least for long enough to get some decent food...
Or maybe even let you get to a phone long enough to reassure your family. I don't have my friends' numbers... But they have probably long given up by now. I'm sorry about that... Ayden and Demetri are the closest things to a real family I've ever had.~
His tail thumped against the floor as he ignored his own food. He knew when they came for him, and he'd eat a bit before that. ~ You can hide your thoughts from me, though... I hear mostly what you WANT me to hear, and little more. You could also tell me when you don't want me to hear something and I can shift human.~
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Post by Jason Hiller on Nov 24, 2009 17:59:47 GMT -5
That's good to know. Thanks, Jason replied, shuddering a little as he licked a glob of gunk off of his nose. He pushed away the empty bowl with his nose, flopping down on the floor and resting his head on his paws. So can you tell me anything about this place? If I'm going to try and phone my parents I need as much information as I can get.
But that was a big if, he added, making sure to hide the thought from Seth. A very big if.
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Casper looked over at Zeph, curious. "Who are you talking to?" This was the first phone call Zeph had gotten since arriving here, and it obviously wasn't from his family. Why would a teacher be calling Zeph in the middle of summer? This was a strange coincidence, especially given... the circumstances.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Nov 24, 2009 18:52:42 GMT -5
Zeph looked at Casper and mentally rushed through all the things he could say, then decided to settle on the truth. "She's the cousin of the friend I wrote... and she's the one who helped them find me last month. She's probably just checking up on me. I'll be right back."
He went into Jason's room and closed the door, leaning against it with his head leaned back. Sliding down it to sit on the floor, he pressed his knees against his chest. Whatever Paula had to say, it was going to hurt him. And he didn't want Jason's family hearing him break down. They probably thought he was handling this surprisingly well...
He wasn't, but they probably thought he was. Zeph didn't think he would be grateful for the drugs again, but he was. It explained his occasional just... fading out. And why he wasn't waking anyone with nightmares. Though that was actually him just not sleeping. He had the drugs hidden. At least, the ones he was supposed to have taken were hidden where they couldn't be found. Very well hidden in his suitcase where only someone like Paula would find them. He probably would end up using them properly later. I won't overdose. I promised... Jason, I wish you hadn't made me promise! Then I wouldn't be trapped like this... trapped in a life without you... that isn't worth living.
"What about the message, Professor? Ian asked that we write, and Jason writes them most of the time, so it was my turn." Saying his name had almost given Zeph away... He had felt his heart skip a beat as he said it, and his chest... ached in an odd, empty way. It hurt every time he said Jason's name... it made him long to go home, but he wouldn't go home if he really thought Jason was alive... so he stayed. Stayed for Jason's family, and Jason's memory.
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Post by Seth Larisha on Nov 24, 2009 19:09:22 GMT -5
Seth just kept working on his fur, wishing he could get what he needed to make it his coat what it should be. He spat out a hunk of fur awkwardly and growled a little, telling Jason everything he knew about the building. Where the offices were... he did make a passing mention of the kitchen since if they broke out that was where HE was headed... And what very little he knew of outside.
~I'm sorry it's not much... they're very careful. But they wouldn't expect two of us to act out at the same time. I'll tell you when I break loose and come to help you... I'll try to avoid casualties, but I'll be honest... I won't feel guilty if any die by my teeth.~
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Post by paulaharris on Nov 24, 2009 19:13:55 GMT -5
Paula stepped away from Ian's retreating for so there was no chance that he could overhear. No sense in him getting concerned about Zeph and Jason. Not when he already had so much to worry about.
"I'll cut to the chase, Zeph." Paula said bluntly. "Did something happen to Jason? And if you lie to me..."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Nov 24, 2009 20:04:18 GMT -5
Zeph gasped in the agony of remembering what he knew about what happened to Jason. The phone fell from his nerveless fingers, but he caught it quickly and held it in his hand, away from his ear as he struggled to control his reactions. Clenching his jaw to stop the sobs, he waited for the tears to stop falling from his eyes and his throat to open enough for him to tell Paula what happened. He couldn't lie... that was why he'd written the note. To avoid this...
Finally he lifted the phone to his ear again, taking a shuddering breath. "Jason's gone. They took him from me... literally. We were hugging, teasing in a park, and then he was hit in the neck with a dart and I was punched out and I don't even know what direction they took him. We haven't gotten a call, or a note or anything. The police have the name of the person who bought the dart gun used against Jason, but... as far as I'm aware, that's all they have. I..."
His throat closed and he closed his eyes, tears burning his cheeks. He couldn't say it. He just couldn't... besides, all Professor Harris would do was tell him to have hope. That was probably what she was about to say. But no one seems to understand... I can't have hope anymore. If I have hope and it is proven wrong... I will die. There's no might. It will kill me. Better to have no hope and possibly survive. Because that's what Jason would want.
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Post by paulaharris on Nov 24, 2009 20:28:31 GMT -5
Paula felt her heart sink. Those two just could not keep out of trouble, could they? It was as if they had targets painted on their backs. First Zeph, now Jason... and Jason had less going for him than Zeph had.
"I am willing to come and lend a hand. Tell me what city you're in and your address, and I'll be there as soon as I can."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Nov 24, 2009 20:29:51 GMT -5
Jason nodded, processing this. It's a start, at least. If I can get out of here I might be able to find out more.
He broke off suddenly and tensed at the sound of footsteps outside. His mind flew back to the instructions he had given Zeph in a similar situation... "Be sure to struggle against your captors, but don't resist -- and don't be too tame either." Advice to live by... or die by.
His door opened, and a pair of men came inside, moving quickly to grab Jason. He struggled and snarled, but he was a much smaller wolf than he was a human, and they were able to get at him easily. He took his own advice, trying not to let his anger and fear take over too much in either direction. He cringed inwardly, thinking so Seth could hear. Testing time… wish me luck.
The men hauled Jason up the hallway and through a door, into another area of the building. Another door let them into a large room: in one corner stood a large dogsled, laden with something bulky that was covered by a blanket. There was an empty harness attached to it, which the men roughly forced Jason into. He stood looking at them in confusion, and one of the men aimed a kick at him. “Pull it, dog. Up to that line.” He nodded to a line of black tape on the floor several yards away.
Jason gave a huffy sigh and obeyed, straining against the leather straps that held him. The sled was surprisingly heavy; how much weight had they put on it? He felt it budge a little, scraping against the floor as he took a step forward, then another, one paw at a time. He could feel his muscles bunching, tendons going taut, the straps pressing against his skin through his fur. He moved it a few inches and paused for a few moments, panting, before starting again. Inch by inch Jason managed to move the sled forward, feeling his muscles screaming at him in protest. He pulled the sled past the line of tape and stopped, flopping down onto the cold floor as he tried to catch his breath and wait for his body to stop hurting so much. The men around him murmured among themselves, and one of them made notes on a clipboard. “Decent, decent. Turn it around and let’s have him pull it back, but add more weight this time. Let’s see how much more he can handle.”
You have got to be joking! Jason gave a low whine, covering his face with a paw. Someone kicked him in the side, and he growled softly as he got up. Someone added more weight to the back of the sled, and gave Jason another kick. Straining against the harness, Jason heaved his weight forward again. The sled didn’t move. He stood still, panting, with his head and tail lowered. He steeled himself for one more try, gathering what was left of his strength. It wasn’t enough. Jason sagged to the floor again, whining and trembling, unable to stand anymore. He was too tired to even pant much.
The men picked him up and carried him awkwardly between them, getting him none too gently back into his cell and setting a bowl of water down beside him. He lapped at it carefully, his ears flat against his head. When the door slammed shut, he covered his face with his paws again, trying not to whine.
I don’t stand a chance of getting out of here if they keep this up. At least I know they don’t really want to kill me… Yet. What if I don’t live up to their demands?
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Nov 24, 2009 20:42:52 GMT -5
Zephyros just sat for a moment, probably long enough for her to wonder if he was still there. "You're busy though... and I don't think he's still-"
He stopped again. No. The words just refused to leave his lips. "I couldn't ask it of you, Professor. And I would have to talk with Jason's parents first... If you want me to ask, give me a moment to compose myself. They're under enough pressure... They don't need to be worrying about me any more than they already are. Since I hurt my chest again, at least it's the drugs that's keeping me down and not just what's going on."
Or so they think... and so I will let them and her think. It will keep them from worrying about me even more than they are. Focus on Jason... and let me fade into the background. It might not be what he would want, but Jason isn't here to focus on me anyway. Focus on him.
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Post by Seth Larisha on Nov 24, 2009 21:03:33 GMT -5
Seth had wished Jason the luck he asked for, then paced anxiously. He cared more than ever how someone did in the other rooms, and watched through the small opening in his door in his human form as Jason was carried back. The instant he saw Jason, he shifted back to wolf and kept pacing. His paws handled the cold floor better anyway, and he was pathetically thin as a human. Not enough food to handle what they did to him... So maybe one form was feeding off the other. Would he become somehow unable to transform back and forth?
Was that even possible? He heard Jason's thoughts and whined softly, his tail thumping on the floor again. ~ Their demands are just seeing what we are capable of. And probably to keep us docile, so we can't get out. But by tomorrow, you won't hurt so much. Eventually, they won't be able to hurt you so badly at all. Just keep going at it... they'll treat you better if you don't fight too much. Like I said earlier, they do think we're only animals. ~
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Post by Jason Hiller on Nov 24, 2009 21:34:37 GMT -5
I'll do my best, Jason replied, lying still and quiet on the cold floor; it was vaguely soothing against his aching limbs. Kind of like the ground had been against his broken legs, back in October when he'd fallen from the roof of Dunehelden... He sighed at the memory. That was only the first of the trials he and Zeph had faced together, and overcome. Not without difficulty, but even so...
He closed his eyes wearily, knowing he needed to rest if he was going to get his strength back. Maybe he wouldn't hurt so much after a nap. But he was almost afraid to sleep... afraid to dream sweet dreams of freedom and of Zeph, only to wake up cold and alone in this place of torment. Maybe if he was tired enough, he wouldn't dream at all.
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He woke up a few hours later, stiff, but not aching anymore. He stretched carefully before getting to his feet and lapping at the water in his bowl; it wasn't cold, it never was, but he didn't care. He began pacing around his cell, working out the stiffness in his limbs a little more. Hearing footsteps and voices approaching, he tensed. They weren't coming back to test him again, were they?
No, this was different... Jason shifted back to human form, tiptoeing over to the door and pulling at the slot to look outside and listen.
"Which one was it?" a male voice asked gruffly.
“The bitch in room six,” a woman’s voice replied, sounding irritated. “She collapsed during her test. Too much strain on her organs. She was young, and weak.”
Aha… so there were women scientists as well as men, Jason noted, his heart quickening. And female werewolves, probably kept separate from the males. The scientists’ shadows on the floor drew closer; Jason tensed, seeing the limp figure in their arms. He couldn’t see her face; it was covered by her long red hair.
He forgot to breathe for a few long seconds, terror constricting his lungs. He only knew of one redheaded female werewolf, and she was his friend’s girlfriend. Natalie? No, it couldn’t be… Could it? What could she have been doing here… and if she had been here, where was Ian?
"What will you do with it?" the woman asked, clearly meaning the body.
"I'll dump it in the Neckar," the man's voice answered. "No one will find it."
The scientists passed out of sight, still carrying the girl’s body. There was the sound of a door opening, and a rush of air brought with it the scent of pine trees. When Jason was able to breathe again, he moved away from the door and curled up in a corner, trembling. Maybe it wasn’t Natalie after all… she was in England, not Germany. Ian was with her. She couldn’t be here. He held on to that hope, and offered up a quiet prayer for the girl who had died. Whoever she was.
He shivered as he focused his thoughts, trying to reach Seth's mind. His mental voice came out like a whine. Seth! Things just got really bad... someone is... a girl has died!
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Post by paulaharris on Nov 24, 2009 21:36:21 GMT -5
Paula did not like teenagers, she decided. She would teach as long as Ian was still at Dunehelden University and then she was vanishing off to somewhere that didn't have teenagers. Perhaps Las Vegas. Or Miami. Or Alaska.
"Jason is still alive." She assured Zeph. "They wouldn't have bothered to tranquilize him if they wanted to kill him.Now, I want you to be very calm and collected when you talk to Jason's parents. I will catch a taxi right now - it will take me some time to get to the airport anyway. Keep a level head, understand? Don't do anything stupid."
I hate teenagers...
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Nov 24, 2009 21:44:33 GMT -5
"Paula, if I were going to do something stupid, I would never have written Ian. You would have found out with the rest of the world when it made the news. I made a promise... and I intend to keep it. Please... don't... don't try to convince me he's alive. If it turns out he isn't, and I had hope... it will kill me. Better that I have no hope and am still alive. I know you don't like hearing it, but without hope... I'm more like to survive that way, and that's what Jason would want. I'll go give my cell to Jason's father right now."
He stood and went back to the living room, offering the phone to Casper. "She wants to talk to you. Somehow she knew something was wrong... and I'm not a good liar. She wants to help but I thought I should have her talk to you first."
His tone was matter-of-fact, and otherwise emotionless. He was locking away all of his emotions because if he didn't, he'd... break. Worse. Once Casper took the phone, he just fell into a nearby seat, ending up next to Helen without realizing it. His expression was... dead. He could respond, but he didn't want to. Closing his eyes slowly, he sort of sagged into the couch pathetically. Just blame the drugs... I was supposed to take some after eating, and you know I'm taking them because you're keeping track of what's in the bottle. So blame the drugs.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Nov 24, 2009 21:58:49 GMT -5
Helen wrapped her arms around Zeph, her eyes on her father. A small flicker of hope lit up her heart. Maybe they could get to Jason with this unexpected help...
Casper took the phone quickly from Zeph and held it to his ear. "Professor Harris? This is Casper Hiller. I assume Zeph has told you what's going on."
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Post by Seth Larisha on Nov 24, 2009 22:20:14 GMT -5
Seth jumped when Jason called to him, having been almost asleep at the time. He listened to what Jason said and sighed softly, the sound like an ocean breeze, salty and almost gritty. ~ It happens, Jason. Some of the werewolves they take aren't very healthy, or got ill when they got here. You're fine. They tend to push the girls further because female wolves in the wild tend to be a bit stronger. In werewolves, the same does not always apply. I just wish I could get them to see that these open cesspools are part of the problem. Stupid scientists. Just relax, Jason. There's nothing you can do, I hate to be the one to point this out. There's been... three deaths since I got here. Including the one you just told me about. Try not to let it bother you or you'll never get out of here, even with my help.~
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Post by paulaharris on Nov 24, 2009 22:23:49 GMT -5
"He has filled me in on the general situation, yes." Paula said briskly, stepped out of the hotel lobby. She did not even go back to her room for her things - there was no time, and they would still be there when she got back. "I'm willing to offer my help. Just tell me the city and the address and I will be there as soon as possible."
In the back of her mind, a thought was already brewing. If this was more than a ransom kidnapping, as it seemed to be, judging by the precautions taken by the kidnappers and their leaving Zeph behind...
...then there was a chance that he could be there...
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Post by Jason Hiller on Nov 24, 2009 22:34:48 GMT -5
Casper told her the address, his heart racing. "Thank you, Professor. Thank you so much. Is there anything else you will need?"
Helen tightened her arms slightly around Zeph, hanging onto her father's every word. She looked to her mother and sister, seeing the hope beginning to shine in their faces. There was no such hope in Zeph's face. Helen couldn't help but shiver. Was it the drugs he was taking that made him unable to feel? Or was it the loss of his lover, hurting deeper than anyone could guess?
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Jason nodded, trying to stop shaking. He couldn't push the image of the dead girl out of his mind... couldn't stop seeing Natalie's face on the corpse. I'm not very strong myself, Seth... not even as a wolf. If I'm going to... wait... you're going to help me?
A grin rose to his face; he hadn't smiled in so long, it hurt. He felt his dry, chapped lips begin to bleed. Thank you so much, Seth. Do you have a plan? Just... tell me what I need to do.
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Post by paulaharris on Nov 24, 2009 22:46:30 GMT -5
"Just prepare a room for me, and gather all the evidence and witnesses in one place. I'll make some calls to the local police in a town near yours, see if they can help me get in touch with the officers in your town who have been working on the case. I will be there as soon as I can catch a flight. Goodbye, Mr. Hiller."
Then she slipped the phone into her pocket and hurried off after a taxi that had just stopped.
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Post by Seth Larisha on Nov 24, 2009 22:48:21 GMT -5
~ No, I don't have a plan yet. Get some rest and wait for my signal. They'll take us out at the same time eventually. I'll let you know, and cause enough trouble for you to get out... or maybe to the phones, depending on the timing. We don't know where we are, after all, so you can get a message to your family at least. And I'm large enough as a wolf to take on four of them at once. They're slow enough the same stunt would work twice without them even realizing I'm as intelligent with fur as without.
Although I'm pretty furry in human form at the moment too...~ Seth chuckled again, the sound again like the tastes of apple and honey in Jason's mind. Seth stretched out and then curled up again, his nose tucked into the fur of his tail to help with the smell. His fur fluffed around him as he yawned widely, ending it with a grunt Jason could hear. ~It's late Jason. Get some sleep. You're stronger than you think. You wouldn't have survived the year at Dunehelden otherwise. ~
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Post by Jason Hiller on Nov 24, 2009 22:59:35 GMT -5
Casper hung up the phone and handed it back to Zeph, drawing a breath and letting it out slowly as he faced his family again. Time to take command. Be the soldier, Captain Hiller.
"Professor Harris is coming to help us," he told them. "She'll be here as soon as she can. Zeph, if it's alright with you, I'm going to give her the guest room you were in. You can stay in Jason's room. I need to make some phone calls. Everyone, stay calm and keep hoping. Jason needs that much from us."
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Jason shifted back to wolf form so he would stay warm while he slept... or at least rested. His nap had probably interfered with his internal cycle; he didn't expect to fall asleep anytime soon. Nonetheless, he did his best to get comfortable and stay calm and relaxed.
He closed his eyes, mulling over Seth's words. He had been through a lot of grief, and had survived... if barely, sometimes. He saw no reason not to trust Seth, even with his life. They needed to work together if they were going to get out of here, but Jason knew Seth was the alpha male of the pair. He was older, wiser, stronger. Jason didn't know what he could do, but whatever his orders, he would do them to the best of his ability.
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Zephyros Aetai
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Academy Junior: Small God
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Nov 24, 2009 23:39:27 GMT -5
Zeph nodded slowly, looking up at Casper with a slight nod. "Yes sir, that's fine with me. I'd probably spend more time there anyway. I'll get my stuff out of the room right now..."
He gave Helen a reassuring smile as he pulled away to gather his things... which hadn't moved much. As he packed his things, he caught a glance of himself in the mirror and paused, rubbing his cheek a little. He looked like hell. Carrying his things to Jason's room and putting them down, he pulled out the soap his mother had packed for him. Taking a slow breath, he sat on Jason's bed and sighed, rubbing his face and running both hands through his hair. This was going to be hard... but maybe he would sleep. Jason's shirt had helped... and this entire room smelled like him.
I need a shower, and to shave. I need to look more alive... Slowly walking out, he licked his lips a little. "Um... Mr. Hiller? Can I take a shower please?"
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