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Claudia Donovan ([personal profile] notmyownage) wrote in [community profile] fandomtownies2010-10-31 04:12 pm
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The park, Sunday evening

Claudia hadn't originally planned on dressing up, this year, but the realization that there'd be no foster families to tell her she was too old or that Halloween was a capitalist plot (she'd had some odd foster families) had spurred her on.

She'd been originally thinking she'd go as Wendy the Werewolf Stalker, but then she'd found a gorgeous red fox/wolf costume at the store and just had to have it. . . .

Which would be why the park now smelled like a college dorm*, as Claudia the maned wolf stalked about, chasing squirrels and ducks and marking her territory.

[* like cannabis, per wikipedia. Open! Claudia promises not to actually catch any radio squirrels.]
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[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks to Bod's comments, Jake had dressed up as Genghis Khan. He'd just bought his costume elsewhere, leaving him pretty much one of the few sane people around.

He stopped when on his way through the park he noticed a wolfish scent. It wasn't a full moon anymore so it couldn't be another werewolf at least.

"Hey, boy," he called, wondering if even in his human shape he would draw the wolf's attention.
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Claudia sniffed at the air, registering a confusing scent (one that may well have been familiar to her, if she had a better nose as a human). She slunk along by the bushes to investigate.

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, human noses sucked like that.

Jake squatted down and held out a hand, patiently waiting to see what the wolf would do. "Are you lost, boy? I haven't seen a wolf like you before."
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Claudia lowered down on her haunches and sniffed at the hand, not sure if she should move closer or run back into the bushes.

He didn't smell like a squirrel. He smelled kind of wolfy. She cocked her head and barked.

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"Too bad Firekeeper isn't here, she could translate," Jake commented, staying still as to not spook the wolf. "And I might scare the crap out of you if I change."
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
It was definitely possible. He'd be a way bigger wolf than she was, for one thing.

Deciding he hadn't done anything really suspicious, yet, Claudia crept a bit closer.

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 08:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't exactly have wolf treats with me and candy's bad for your teeth," Jake told the wolf, wriggling his fingers.
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 09:01 pm (UTC)(link)
What, he didn't carry around freshly killed squirrels? That seemed like bad judgement on his part.

Claudia sniffed at the wiggling fingers again, then dodged back, crouching low. Apparently, she'd decided he'd be fun to play with.

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Jake grinned, recognising that stance at least.

"You wanna play?" he asked and he carefully shifted so he could try and bop the wolf on his nose.
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Claudia hopped back and barked again, just out of nose bopping range.

The squirrels were proving too canny to kill, but at least she could get some exercise!

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
See, that was why wolf hunted in packs. Even if squirrels could still climb up trees and out of reach.

Jake chuckled. "You're a real killer, aren't you?" he teased, leaning forward to ruffle the wolf's fur.
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
The playful growl may well have been agreement on that front.

Claudia yipped and the fur ruffling. That was rather nice.

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, it was nice. So were scratches behind the ear.

"Where's your pack, huh?" he asked while giving those scritches.
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Claudia huffed, relaxing down to the ground, her legs splayed.

This wolf made a lot of noise, didn't he?

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah well, he wasn't telepathically bound so talking it was.

"I could take you with me, but Bod's girlfriend is a cat right now. I don't think that'd end well," he informed the wolf as he kept up the scritches.
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
That was alright, she'd totally marked out looooads of territory in the park already.

Claudia yipped again, licking her own nose in her attempt at getting at his fingers.

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 10:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"You like that, huh?" he chuckled and tweaked her ear before he offereed her his hand again.
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey, that was her ear! Claudia gave a mock snarl and went to lick his fingers again.

She might be getting just a smidge over stimulated. She'd only been a wolf for a few hours, after all. She might as well be a puppy.

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, he was getting that and he snickered as that sort of tickled.

"You don't seem to be very wild to me," he remarked, wondering if he should take the wolf with him after all. Just to be sure.
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Bah, she was totally a wild and -- yeah, okay, maybe not so much.

It helped that he smelled pretty wolfy to her, though.

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh yeah, he was certain it was his smell that was messing with her killer instinct. Had to be.

Which just made him wonder (and really, he should have thought of this when he'd thought of Kate). "Are you a student?"
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Claudia tried to nibble on his finger tips.

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, I'm not sure what that means," Jake sighed. "You know, I could change and then I can talk to you. At least, it works with Blind Seer, you don't speak a different dialect, do you?"
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
She spoke the "this is a costume" dialect. Which may or may not be totally intelligible -- but it wasn't like Claudia had figured out that she was supposed to be Claudia instead of a maned wolf.

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay," he decided, because if it was a student he guessed they wouldn't mind being able to explain themselves. Then again, the wolf acted very wolfish... or puppy-ish.

"Right. Look, I'm gonna go over there for a moment," he motioned towards some bushes. "And I'll be back, I'll just be different, bit it's still me, okay?"

Yeah, that'd prepare the wolf for it. Really.
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, Claudia didn't follow that at all. Her ears pricked up and forward, at least sensing something was changing.

Maybe he wanted her to chase him.

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay," Jake slowly rose to his feet. "You stay here, okay?" he said as he stepped away.
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Claudia bounced to her feet, posture at the ready. Maybe he wanted to chase her!

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 11:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, this was going to go so well.

"Just wait there," Jake said, pointing towards the ground and he quickly turned and loped towards the brushes.
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[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
He did want to chase! Claudia dropped to her haunches, wiggled her butt, and after a moment to give him a good start (it was only sporting), followed after him.

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
It was kind of sad he didn't see the butt wiggling. He could have teased her so much about it if he ever figured things out.

And then he had a wolf on his heels. "Okay no, not what I meant," he chided, squatting down. "You stay here and I'll be right back," he repeated, knowing fully well it wasn't going to do anything.
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 11:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Claudia yipped happily and circled him. She won! Yay!

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, I don't think you're a student," Jake snorted and he reached out, continuing the game of trying to catch her now.
notmyownage: (*is a wolf omg*)

[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Her turn! Claudia turned and ran a few paces away, then paused to check if he would chase her.

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
"You're demanding," he told the wolf with a snort, but he could play this game and he jumped forward to try and catch him.
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[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh like he wasn't having fun, too. Claudia darted further ahead, aiming for the bushes. This was turning out to be a wonderful night, after all!

[identity profile] need-no-moon.livejournal.com 2010-10-31 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe. Shhhh.

"Hey, that's cheating," Jake objected. It wasn't like he could get under those the way she did.
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[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-10-31 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Right. She supposed he was kind of huge, wasn't he?

Ah well, not her fault!

She darted out the other side and yipped at him before making a break for it across the park.

Wooo!
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[personal profile] raspberryturk 2010-11-01 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
Night had fallen, and it was time for the chocomog to make their Halloween rounds, armed with goodies for all of the residents of Fandom Island!

In this case, they were catering to those who were on the prowl in the park! The chocobo ground to a halt while the moogle on his back rummaged, looking for the perfect treat for that tricksy beast! Chocolate wouldn't do in this case, oh, no. The chocomog catered to all walks of life!

Which was why a moogle-sized armload of dog biscuits were being scattered on the ground, and then the chocomog turned and ran away, pausing only to deliver offerings of bread and shrimp to the ducks and flamingos before they vanished into the night.

Happy Halloween!
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[personal profile] notmyownage 2010-11-01 12:51 am (UTC)(link)
Claudia sniffed the dog biscuits suspiciously -- then proceeded to gorge herself on them.

Way easier to catch than squirrels.
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