I13DT - I Swear If It's Scratched...

by **Allison Rogers** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:54 am

Allison was standing, arms crossed as the delivery guys unloaded a large crate in front of the garage. They apparently dropped it a little harder than she like because she snarled at them, which made one of the guys pat the box gently as if reassuring the contents he was sorry. The crate was opened, the contents inspected, the paperwork signed, and the delivery truck left. Allison leafed through the paperwork again, double-checking it.

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by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:36 pm

"So this is the beastie, then?"

The headmistress is once again in her business attire, looking over the opened crate as she approaches.

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:48 pm

"This is my baby," she said, wheeling the bike out of the crate and pulling off packing material. The headlights had been removed certain sensitive parts had been unwrapped. "I did most of the customization work myself. Dealerships are good for the parts, but I trust my own hands more with it. I used to have a full cruiser too, but sold it before I moved."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:05 pm

"Black is always in fashion, aye?"

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:09 pm

"Hard to go wrong with it," she said. "My full cruiser was dark blue though. I'll probably be buying another one eventually. They're more practical for longer trips." She began checking the bike over. "If I didn't think your girlfriend might claw my eyes out, I'd offer you a ride when I get her back in road shape."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:11 pm

"I don't think she's all that worried, personally."

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:17 pm

"One doesn't step on another cat's toes," she said sagely, pulling a smaller box out of the crate and popping it open, revealing the headlights.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:35 pm

"Especially one that can fly?" She chuckles.

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:39 pm

"She's part bird, which just makes it worse. You know how territorial they can be." She grinned.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:42 pm

"Once again, I must decline comment," she smirks.

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:45 pm

"You're no fun," she said, squatting down to give a closer inspection to the headlight sockets. "Trying to look professional?" She gestured at Sam's suit.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:50 pm

"Implying that I'm not succeeding?"

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:51 pm

"Implying that it's damnably uncomfortable and I know for a fact that there's nothing official on the faculty calendar today, so why?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:53 pm

"People expect certain things of the Headmistress. Best to play the role."

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:55 pm

Allison made a dismissive sound. "What do 'people' know?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:01 pm

"I suspect more than a few already think the headmistress of this school is a bit odd."

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:02 pm

"I'm among them, but I'm okay with that."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:03 pm

"Oh, you cut me to the quick. Do I want to know?"

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:08 pm

"Know what? Why I think you're odd?" She set the box down and stood again.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:12 pm

"I'm often curious as to that. Might not be the usual reasons."

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:17 pm

"When you left my office the other day, you left behind the scent of bird feathers. On top of that, you have done the superhero thing, could still be doing the superhero thing, but you're not. Although I consider that more 'curious' than 'odd', which is an important distinction."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:21 pm

"Nnh. Perhaps I have been slipping," she says, considering this.

"As for the other bit, I'm here because Charles asked me. He's not the sort that I'd decline."

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:25 pm

"I'm not saying you reek of bird feathers," she said, holding up a hand. "I only picked it up because I shifted my senses and it was kind of faint. And you're right, not many people could turn him down."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:27 pm

"I'm not a feral shifter per se, but there are certain... associations which feel more comfortable than others, I'll say."

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:31 pm

Allison waved it off, "We all have our secrets. I don't need to know more unless it has legal implications."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:48 pm

She shrugs. "You were bound to hear about it sooner or later."

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:52 pm

"Possibly," she said, picking up one of the headlamps and examining it. "So is there anything else I *need* to know about one of my new clients?" Her glance at Sam left no doubt that she was referring to Sam.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 3:05 pm

"I think you'll find that legally, I'm blessedly uncomplicated."

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:42 pm

"Good. If you want me to draw a prenup for you and your girlfriend, let me know," she said with a chuckle, "Though I doubt she'll get into anything she doesn't already know the outcome of."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:44 pm

"Afraid she knows she's stuck with me awhile."

"And as I said in the pub, I didn't mean to make that awkward for you."

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:47 pm

"I've run into another couple of feline-oriented mutations in my time and it generally starts the same way. It can't help but be awkward. New cat in the territory and all that. We'll make our peace, even if that involves some mild paw slapping and then it'll all be good."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:48 pm

"Aye, but there was a bit of a change in tone once you twigged to us being together."

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:52 pm

"I've always been a bit of a shameless flirt. Old habits die hard," she said with a shrug, inspecting another headlamp.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:56 pm

She chuckles. "Ah, no harm done there."

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:02 pm

"Bad habit I picked up from hanging out in biker bars," she said with a wry smile.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:15 pm

"We've all picked up a few bad habits here and there, aye? It's what makes people fun."

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:34 pm

"Well I'll try to keep it in check when I'm around the two of you. It'll be a hardship since you're both so cute, but I'll manage."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:45 pm

She smirks. "You haven't seen her when she's really beautiful, yet."

by **Allison Rogers** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:54 pm

"Oh?" She smirked.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:55 pm

"You'll just have to wonder."

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