Humanoid RP [StripedPanther.:.Wrath]

[StripedPanther]

((Girl, where are you? XDD))

[⚜ Estivel]

Dumir remained silent throughout their entire walk from the backroom into the well-lit, coffee-scented area where Viktoriya was seated, looking at the wall with a rather condescending gaze. A brief flash of pity ran through him, yet at the same time he couldn't help but remember the scene before as clearly as if not a moment had passed. Would she still act the same way? The question was rather innocent considering he would probably never get an answer. And that's when he heard something bubbling up from Nikki's throat. Ears flicked towards her direction to make sure he did not happen to misunderstand the invitation, as did his face tilt to make sure she was indeed looking at the same person as he. Surprise coated his face momentarily before it was driven out by a happier expression. If Nikki would not abandon a person that had annoyed her as much as this girl, that gave him a slight hope for himself. Perhaps that was selfish, yet the thought did not diminish.

"...So the store right? What would like to eat for dinner?"

The voice was in a somewhat purred tone, as much as a snake can purr anyways. It probably didn't sound as normal as it seemed to his own ears, but nevertheless it came out and he had to deal. Dumir suddenly realized he had stopped, and couldn't help but step forward to push the door open. If Viktoriya decided to change her mind, they'd be able to leave without too much hassle.

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Manicured nails tapped at the table, not bothering to trace the tile patterns as she normally would have been intrigued with. She probably should have been going now, after all she was a lawyer and there was most likely a message or two awaiting her. This thought circulated through her thoughts until she noticed someone was addressing her.
It appeared that Dumir and Nikki had left their backroom; they were now only a few feet away, apparently talking to her. Well, Nikki was at the very least. She let her hand run through her black hair for just a moment before she let a smile spread across her face. An invitation to come along for the ride? Why yes, she would actually love that.

"It sounds interesting. If you don't mind, that is, I would love to come."

She used her hand to push slightly against the tile once more, though this time applying more force and steadying herself while she stood onto the stilts most commonly known as heels. Her eyes flickered upwards towards the couple, though this go-round she didn't allow her mind to settle on them alone. Other things were added into the circulation: what would they do- would they return to her house or go out to eat? If they went to her house, would she have to leave? How long would it take? These questions kept her entertained as she walked forward, approaching the door with her stiff tail moving from side to side along with her body.

[StripedPanther]

Nikki's ear twitched as Dumir spoke. Is that all he could think about? They didn't need that much, but Dumir seemed the one to make fancier foods. "You can pick some things out when we get there, snake." She said, then looked at Viktoriya as the girl answered and stood up. Nikki couldn't help but role her eyes as she followed her out the door. The owner gave them all one last wave before going back to his work. Nikki gave a quick wave also before heading towards the store. Already the cold air was waking her up, and she fixed her scarf for a moment as she waited at the sidewalk. Her tail swished back and forth as she spotted a person walking down the street. A collie, no less. He didn't even bother waiting for the light to change colors. When there was a gap in the cars, he darted through to the otherside, where they were standing. Nikki hopped aside as he ran past her and the others. He spun around for a moment and waved a hand- what Nikki guessed was a sorry- and then turned back around and disappeared towards the park. Collies.... She thought as the light changed.

Carter didn't bother to stop when he said sorry. The birds were always out after a large storm, eating the things on the ground, and he wanted to watch them before it got to dry and the food disappeared. His tail wagged slowly as he stopped running and panted, hands on his knee's. He heard the birds and walked into the park, spotting a bunch under a large pine. The birds tweeted, stopping when he walked over, then resumed when he didn't hurt them.

[⚜ Estivel]

Snake? Something about the name brought a smile onto Dumir's face, even if it was only momentary, for once they got outside his skin started to tingle. The ability to sense the change in weather was a gift that most animals had and Dumir was no different. His nose wrinkled as the temperature seemed to drop around the very air around him. Hopefully they would hurry to the store so they would be spared from the weather that appeared to be about to drop onto the group. It was then that he happened to look back, away from the sky, and thus see the dog that ran past. Instinct took over and he jumped backwards, crouching only slightly forward with the hint of a defensive pose. Once it registered that the threat was indeed nothing, Dumir let his shoulders relax.

"Someone in a hurry?"

His voice vibrated through the air, hopefully not alerting them to his anxiety of the temperature. Dumir's DNA enabled him to freeze quickly, something that he hadn't thought of when he picked this certain town to occupy. His green eyes flickered towards Nikki and a smile made its way across his face.

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Rude much? Viktoriya squinted her eyes in the direction of the collie that had just run by. It was odd that she actually was able to recognize the breed; normally they were all just 'canines' to her. She wasn't about to bother herself with the task of memorizing all of their little names. What was his issue anyways? She might have understood if he was running home, but no he was doing the opposite. A shiver ran through her thin frame, and she couldn't help but glance at Dumir and thus the sky he appeared so interested in. Would it snow? The most likely answer would be yes, though you never knew with weather. A sigh escaped her lips, making a puff of smoke appear before her mouth.

[StripedPanther]

"He was a collie. They're always in a hurry, no matter what they're doing." Nikki said, her tail twitching for a moment before she crossed over to the otherside of the street. A car honked when they had gotten acrossed, and it made her jump slightly. She turned around and watched as a bunch of teenage boys drove past. A few of them waved, then they were gone. What the heck? She thought, growling quietly before hurrying to the store. The blast of warm air when she entered made her feel better, but none the less the sudden change had made her tail spike up again. She disappeared around a corner, brushing her tail fur back down. As she walked, she noticed that most of the things in the store were just Christmas objects. Nikki rolled her eyes and grabbed a basket, then started to grab a few snacks she liked, ignoring the other holiday things. "Stupid Christmas..." She mumbled. It was never a good time for her.

[⚜ Estivel]

Once they were indoors, Dumir couldn't help but let his shoulders relax from the slight stiffness that they had held outdoors. The warm really did feel good, which reminded him he'd have to get warmer clothes before January came around. Eyes flickered from side to side as he searched for something edible that did not involve junk food when Nikki's comment caused him to shift his gaze to her. He wasn't exactly a fan of Christmas either, but that was no reason to call it stupid. True, not once had Dumir gotten a present from another schoolmate, yet everyone else had seemed so happy when School started up again. It brought them happiness, so he tried his best to put on a smile that would blend into the crowd, yet Dumir never blended in. The realization was not new, but it made him pause for a moment nonetheless.

"You don't like Christmas, Nikki?"

His head tilted to the side, a curious look her way. Was it because she did not have anyone to celebrate? That could very well be true he guessed, but Dumir still awaited her answer.

[StripedPanther]

Nikki stuck some apples into the basket she held, trying to ignore Dumir. It was ranther hard, though, because he wouldn't leave. So she just answered him. "I hate Christmas." She said simply, a small growl hidden in her voice. Nikki had never, once in her life, enjoyed Christmas. Her parents didn't send anything, and now the only person who actually cared about her couldn't even send a card. She knew it wasn't his fault, but it still made her feel lonely since he didn't even try. Nikki's ears fell back slightly as a Christmas song started to play in the store. "I never liked it. Its just a stupid holiday..." Her voice trailed off after that comment. She continued down the isle to get some things that were at the end. A distant look shown on her face as she picked up a few spices.

Carter was still watching the birds when a white flake landed on his nose and melted. He stared at the water, then looked up at the white sky. More snow flakes fell, but it wasn't a heavy snow fall yet. One of the birds tweeted and he looked down at it, tail wagging. The bird flew up into a nearby tree, along with a few others. The rest were just standing on the ground eating. After the snow picked up some, the rest of the birds disappeared into the tree also and huddled together on its branches. Carter huffed and looked around, then stood up and started to walk back towards his house. He sneezed a few times from the cold weather; he was only wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Carter sneezed again and made a growly noise before stopping at the sidewalk. There was a gap in the cars and he zipped through, then slowed down to a walk again and headed towards his appartment.

[⚜ Estivel]

Her sharp retort, as well as the growl, made Dumir flinch slightly. Yes, he knew people that /disliked/ Christmas, but never had he met someone that would proclaim so openly that they /hated/ it. It surprised him more than anything though. The holiday was approaching rather quickly, and would be upon them soon.
Which brought a new thought into his mind.

"Is there a reason why?"

It was completely unrelated to the actual thoughts spinning through his vortex of a mind, but it was a reason to buy him more time and hopefully understand the tiger a bit more. All the while other ideas came into his mind, for this was indeed the first Christmas he would spend away from home, as well as the first he'd be spending with a friend. Not /with/ her, for he didn't know if he could yet, but... his thought-process was becoming disarrayed and unorganized already. A small shake of his head later, and he came to the conclusion that a present would be needed, despite what she said. If she protested, he could always say it was for New Years. A smile was brought to Dumir's, replacing the line his mouth had become from the concentration.
Now the only problem was /what/ he could possible give her.

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[⚜ Estivel]

A cigarette bud hit the floor, and was soon ground into the snow with the heel of a shoe. This shoe, black leather, soon lifted and the body that said-foot was attached to soon shifted in a slow, long-strided gait. The owner had his thumbs in his pockets, allowing the gold rings lining his index fingers to gleam as the light reflected off of the gold-laced surfaces. This teenager, for that is what this boy was, had fine taste, though you wouldn't be able to tell from the simple v-neck shirt that accompanied pants torn at the knees. Not a jacket was in sight, for he did not need it.

Heat already pulsed off of him; only a few hours earlier, his menu had consisted of a line of heroin, and the heat was only an after-effect. Already the boy had recovered his mind for the most part, what little brain cells there were. A hand was brought up from his pocket to brush a strand of hair that had fallen from its place back into position, a smirk lighting the baby-doll face he was so-well known for.
Bernard Maudezla was sentenced here by his older brother, the Oxford top student that made geniuses look low. Benjamin had /insisted/, to put it lightly, that perhaps a change in environment would supply a change in habits as well. But no, this stallion was not taking it. It was a small town, something he did not work well in; Bernard made waves too big to survive in a small pond like this, yet he would be stuck here if he wanted his brother's supply of cash.
Not only did he /want/ it, he /needed/ it.
His addictions were quite costly, and to pay for them there had to be someone on his side to assist with the limitless flow of cash leaving his pocket. Bernard's pocket was only so deep, hence why he needed Benjamin, and so had to come here to appease the little bugger.

The lean-muscled nineteen-year old shouldered his way through a door into a grocery store, though he doubted they would sell what he most needed now a days. Either way, a Monster would help, as well as to meet the local crowd. He couldn't possible stay here all this time without having a nibble of the local fish, now could he?
That thought was reinforced when he saw a girl standing more than a few feet away, speaking with a boy. A snake. A hiss was stifled in his maw when he noticed the other, the girl, was a tiger. The hiss quickly transformed into a low whistle.

"I guess small towns can have their advantages."

Bernard's voice was quiet, yet loud enough that he knew she would hear. A tiger, after all, should have exemplary hearing, much like himself. Two big cats, wild as they came. The smirk played upwards at the ends at the thought of this new prey.

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[StripedPanther]

The sence of being trapped welled up inside of Nikki when Dumir asked her the reason. There were many, many, many reasons she hated this holiday. Not only because of the cold weather and the overly happy people running around, but because she hadn't ever had someone to spend it with. "I could tell you all of them, but you wouldn't like most." She said, grabbing some spices from the shelf and looking them over before putting them into her basket. "Mostly because I was dumped in that house since I was born, and every day pretty much freaked me out. The holidays didn't help at all. Actually, it made everthing worse." At that comment she dropped the subject, hoping that Dumir would let it be. She changed it just in case. "What do you want for dinner?" Nikkie asked him.

Only half a minute after she had finished speaking, a whistled got her attention. One of her ears turned back towards the noise, and she chose to ignore it, until she heard the voice. That was when she was more interested. She could easily hear it, but the words weren't really the thing that got her attention. It was more the person scent that had caught her nose that made her interested. Panther. That was the first word that entered her mind when she turned her head and looked at the teen standing there. He was handsome, but she wasn't really interested. Nikki dropped her ears and her tail twitched for a moment, before she gave him a quick glare and disappeared around the corner of the isle. Whats with him? He doesn't seem that nice... Even for a cat. The thought rolled around in her head for a moment before she grabbed a few more things and started off to the cashiers. "Dumir. Finish what you're getting and come on." She said quietly to him.