One of Those Moments

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:55 am

Nate was prowling through the hedge, opting to do it on all fours this time. Most of the time he seemed absorbed in investigating various trails left by people attempting the maze previously, though they were mostly cold. Telepaths could pick up some casual contemplation going on in his surface thoughts, but nothing particularly deep or searching. He stopped at one of the intersections, circling it with his nose to the ground.

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by **Teri Napliotis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:16 am

Teri is wandering through the maze, cheerfully oblivious about trying to find the right way. Spotting the big wolf at the intersection she stops dead in her tracks, unsure about whether that's an actual wolf or a fellow mutant.

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:23 am

His ears twitched and he turned his head to look at Teri, tilting his head sideways as he regarded her. It was almost as if he was waiting to see her reaction.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:50 am

Teri mimics the head movement, then she bends her knees and extends her hand. "Hi there." she says carefully.

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:57 am

The wolf made a noise that sounded suspiciously like "Hello" as it trotted over to sniff the outstretched hand.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:02 am

"You're not a normal wolf, are you?" she asks, not wanting to offend. She still pats his head though because doggie! Even if it's a rather rugged and feral looking one.

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:08 am

Nate made a negative noise while at the same time leaning into the pats as the wolf brain took over for a minute.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:26 am

"We won't call you a good doggie then." she says cheerfully and scratches Nate behind the ears.

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:52 am

A look of absolute bliss crossed Nate's face as she scratched behind his ears.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:57 am

"Are you a student here then?"

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:34 pm

Nate made the negative sound again, backing away for a bit and holding up a paw.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:54 pm

"Not? Then... Oh! We're so sorry!" she says, standing up.

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:59 pm

Nate shook his head and shifted into his half-form, the change rippling down his body like wind through his fur. "Nothing to be sorry about," he said, stretching his jaws and his legs.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:10 pm

"If you say so, sir." she says, suddenly being much more polite.

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:17 pm

"If you'd prefer I can shift back down and you can go back to scratching my ears," he said with a chuckle, "But seriously, if I minded being treated like a dog, I wouldn't roam around as one."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:22 pm

"That's good! Though you look more like a wolf really."

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:25 pm

"Well, that's what I am, but most people treat me like a dog, since that's what they're used to," he said, sitting up and flexing his hands.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:51 pm

"We've met a few wolves when we lived by ourselves. They're usually not as nice. Not that they're mean, they just don't really care about us."

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:54 pm

"Not much reason to unless they're hungry. Safer to avoid humans," he said. After a moment's consideration, he added, "You must be Teri Napliotis."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:15 pm

"We are. And we weren't human most of the time then. Well... we were but not... Yeah."

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:25 pm

"You're still human, just with some extra stuff," Nate said. "I know it doesn't feel like it though."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:30 pm

"Feels like it depends a lot on who you are around."

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:28 am

"Truth isn't relative. People get truth and opinion confused sometimes. You're as human as anyone else, even though your abilities give you an edge others don't have. Just because a scientist is brilliant or an athlete excels at a sport, it doesn't mean they're not human. Same thing."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:36 am

"Oh no no no, it's not about how we're treated. It's about how much time we spend as a human. Don't you feel more like a wolf when you are one?"

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:42 am

"Yes and no. Some instincts are stronger than others, but I've had a lot of practice with controlling them. It's a peculiar problem for those of use who change shapes. Self-identity is very important."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:52 am

"Hmm... We know who we are, but sometimes it feels like hard work."

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:04 am

"Quite a few necessary things in life are hard work. I know that's trite, but there's really no better way to put it."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:15 am

"Seems most people don't have a hard time being human."

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:21 am

"I worked with someone who has a hard time walking some days. One of my sisters had a hard time not setting her bed sheets on fire. Everyone has challenges."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:43 am

"Okay, it could be worse, maybe."

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:45 am

"I'm not trying to belittle whatever issues you have, just trying to point at that they don't mean you aren't human." He smiled.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:47 am

"But we're not. At least not when we're not in... concordance."

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:37 am

"Somewhere deep down inside, you probably still are, it just gets covered up by the instincts. Speaking from experience here," he said with a toothy grin.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:05 am

She shakes her head. "We just get stupid. Kind of when we split up, but then we're still there, only in two places and... slower."

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:58 am

"Distributed consciousness? Definitely something to work with Miss McManus on."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:22 am

"We've talked to her, yes. She seems nice. She didn't tell us what she expects from us, but we were pretty nervous, so we just talked."

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:28 am

"She's a friend of mine and I trust her. She'll take good care of you and you can always count on her."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:36 am

"That's good to know." she smiles. "We were a little worried what she even wanted from us when we were told to go see her."

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:51 am

"Knowing Sam, she wants you to be safe first and foremost, happy a close second. And, unless something's changed drastically, she'll just expect you to do your best and try your hardest. Which really isn't too much to expect."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:07 pm

"Try our hardest to do what? We wouldn't be very good at fighting with the others."

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