|| Animal DNA || <<Semi-literate - literate only >>

[lycr]

Through the window I see no star:
Something more near
Though deeper within darkness
Is entering the loneliness:
Cold, delicately as the dark snow,
A fox’s nose touches twig, leaf;
Two eyes serve a movement,
that now
And again now, and now, and now


Rabbits live and travel in warrens.

Asha thought, prickling in annoyance as Fredrick disturbed her thoughts. She knew perfectly well that something Fredrick would say if she voiced her knowledge, would go along the lines of, "Alright, we don't need a walking encyclopedia here" or something. Letting out a faint moan that was nearly inaudible to human ears, Asha got up and shuffled to her bed, her feet not leaving the ground. Plunging down onto the bed, Asha started to massage her eyes, then her ears quickly and carelessly. Goes well with my red hair, doesn’t it? She was glad that she ditched her glasses and -8 prescription for a pair of working fox eyes that never seemed to go bad even at it's most tired moment, however even if her capabilities of sense was strengthened, she was still not impressed by the majority of the situation of being prodded and poked, and experimented on.

[Dragoness]

Lumi flicked her tail. She hadn't been complaining but she knew better then to say that other wise someone would start and argument. Likely it would be snakey in the cage down a ways. She sighed a little and put her head on her knees. Where was all this going? She knew that if the worked together the likely could escape. She'd been careful but during her train she'd been taking a really good look at the defenses around here. And they were great, but meant for keeping things out, not in. She let her thought wander over potential escape plans. A little smile on her face.

[Clowesia]

Sophie

She squeaked and squealed as the cold, forceful water powered over her body. She could only hop in place, dancing from one foot to the next as she was harshly cleaned of toxins. In the hot, muggy days of summer there was nothing nicer than to be hosed down, regardless of her lack of clothing; but on a cold night like this, it was rather horrid. Sophie had never been too good at controlling her body temperature after the DNA infusion, on hot days she took to wallowing in mud she'd created herself (the scientists still did not like her destroying the training field for her own pleasure, but it was still better than a grumpy and violent rhino delirious from heat stroke) to escape the heat.

In the winter it generally meant more clothing, though with her heavier frame it was much easier to contain heat. She gave a splutter as he circled behind her, the pressure hose blasting water across the back of her thighs and buttock "Someones a bit frisky tonight!" She joked, giving a bark of laughter before the yellow on her cheeks flushed red, remembering that Doctor Kelley was not one of her usual handlers. He probably wouldn't know Sophie liked to banter with her "keepers," trying to keep on a friendly basis; that way she got more freedom if they didn't see her as a risk.

Coming on to the Director's son probably wasn't a smart move.

As the towel was thrown over her head she used the slight cover to hide her embarrassment, quickly drying herself. She gave another docile blink up at Doctor Kelley as he held her clothing out to her, it was an odd kindness he probably hadn't even contemplated; yet to Sophie it meant a lot. No scientist had ever given her, her clothing before, she'd always been made to do it herself. Another dopey smile crossed her features as a rather loud rumble belted out from her chest, her hands happily taking hold of the offered clothing. It was a few seconds of jumping around as she quickly lumbered into her clothing, several layer being fit as she alternated between a 'safe' spandex like material and a breathable, light cotton.


This was training gear.

[⚜ Estivel]

Her comment did indeed make the calm and composed expression plastered onto Fabian's face shift slightly to one of confusion, and with only the faintest hint of disgust. Was that an attempt at flirting? No matter what it was, it kept the head of the surgery with a mind quite occupied as he turned to the side, allowing her to get dressed, though truly it didn't matter. After all, he had just sprayed her down with a hose. Watching her change wasn't that different overall. His brain appeared to be working a tad slow though, for she had already slipped into the clothing by the time his brown eyes shifted back towards where she was standing.

Not a word escaped his jaw, nor did he even open it to let out a yawn. Fabian was all business, or for the most part anyways. He didn't find himself particularly wanting to say anything at the moment in fact; there wasn't much he could really say in a situation like this. With that established, Fabian grinned slightly to signal they were leaving, and once more the door clicked open as the badge allowed them passage back into the building. The doctor held it the door open, his very fingertips holding onto the steel so she had plenty of room to get through.

Fabian almost felt a glimmer of guilt, knowing what the other scientists were wanting to put these Experiments through and yet not being able to do anything. It wasn't his say, so he shoved the guilt aside, replacing the mild grin with a once more expressionless mask.

[Clowesia]

Sophie

She passed through the open door with a wide eyed blink, almost not believing what she was seeing. 'Is he seriously holding the door open for me or has the poison gone to my brain?' she remarked to herself, a slight tint of awe in her mental voice as he eyes gazed up at the Doctor. Sophie couldn't even remember a guy not outside of her family holding a door for her even when she was "normal." To have it happen when she was monster was slightly rattling. She hoped she got the fine Doctor Kelley again in the future, even if he was rather quiet and stand-offish. He was good in her books and she'd be sure to give anyone bad mouthing him a good headbutt.

It didn't take much to win favor with Sophie, she'd adore you even if you gave her a soft pat on the head. Such low self-esteem certainly isn't healthy.

She easily trotted off in front of the Doctor, her choppy strides giving her hips a jiggle as she walked. Stray drops of water rolling down her body as she went, leaving a trail behind her. She easily walked back to her cell, not even blinking as she passed plenty of exits she could have used to make an escape attempt; the thought had never crossed her mind. She gave docile blink and s mile, followed up by a wave as she passed by the Rabbit again, this time giving a nod to Fredrick as she spotted him. She then cam to a stop outside her cell.

She stood there for a few moments, her eyes staring straight forwards into the door as she waited for it too open, quite compliant in returning to her prison of a room. The very thing that drove her crazy enough to pace like a caged animal. As another few seconds past she cocked her head before turning her gaze up to Doctor Kelley, giving another blink of her tempered mid-blue hued eyes. "Doctor Kelley?" She chirped expectantly, waiting to be placed back into her cage.

[Moondancer]

"Technically, I'm a hare" Gabriel muttered, but didn't say anything more on the suject. He once again reverted to silence and a steady gaze on the door. He could hear a few quiet conversations going on in the other cells but most of the talking seemed to have died down a little.

He looked up again when he heard the sound of a door opening at the end of the hall. Unsurprisingly, it was Sophie returning from her bath, Fabian close by. Once again, he returned the wave Sophie gae him as she passed by his cell and stopped beside her own, but his eyes narrowed slightly as they fixed on Fabian. He wasn't idiotic enough to try and overpower any of the scientists of guards the occupied the facility, but that didn't mean he had no desire to.

((Ugh, writer's block. Sorry))

[Zwei]

((Ugh, I got so behind...))

Rollo kept her mouth shut while the rest of the caged 'people' finished their conversations. Her mind was already drowsy without someone to talk to. She grabbed her pillow, and threw it against her bed a couple times in a sad attempt to make it puffier. To Rollo's surprise, the noise created from the impact of the pillow was a soft 'clank'. What do they put inside these things, bricks? She thought for a moment . She then confirmed her suspicions when her head landed on the pillow. Harder than the back of Sophie's head. She mentally contemplated. I bet you could kill a normal man if you hit him upside the head with one of these things. Most likely an over statement, but Rollo didn't care. She was just upset about how mistreated she was. How everyone was. Most of the half breeds here are more bitter than the food the facility feeds them.

She found herself drowsily thumping her fingers against her jeans. It didn't make a sound, but Rollo recognized the melody her hands played. ... Carol of the Bells... Her piano lessons. That was Rollo's favorite song, one that her mother had taught her on the piano. Yeah... Rollo mentally added. And now I'd break the piano just by touching one of the keys.

( I don't know if I mentioned if she could play the piano on the form. If I didn't, I hope it's okay if she can. ^^")

[⚜ Estivel]

((Yup, I don't mind if she can play the piano C: Such a pretty instrument <3))

"Yes?"

Her question snapped him back out of his trance; Fabian had been walking almost robotically after her, though his thoughts were back to normal for the most part. He paused for moment and then realized that they had reached their destination, her door. A quick nod later and the door swung inwards as it did quite frequently, and he moved to the side so she could get through.

The badge, attached to his pocket by a retractable cord, was let go and snapped back into place, making a rather loud noise that seemed to stand out in the silence. Not long after a clang made his head snap backwards, towards the cell of one of the Experiments. Relieved to find only a pillow against the wall, Fabian turned back once more, the incident already erased from his mind. Frustration and aggression were normal during the first year, and slowly they appeared to grow out of it as their spirit was tamed. None of the earlier ones had rebelled after their first few missions. Which brought him back to the one coming up in a week. The coworkers of his were going to announce a few details of the mission, and then the training would commence. They wouldn't get to hear a large portion until they were secure in a jet hovering over the intended city, Nairobi. He decided not to say anything, and so with that turned again to Sophie, waiting for her to enter her 'room' so that he could close the door behind and return to watching over the monitors.

[lycr]

(I agree! The piano is such a magnificient instrument. I've played it since I was four.) ^^


Through the window I see no star:
Something more near
Though deeper within darkness
Is entering the loneliness:
Cold, delicately as the dark snow,
A fox’s nose touches twig, leaf;
Two eyes serve a movement,
that now
And again now, and now, and now

Slumping to her side with a yawn, Asha was on her bed, her right elbow propped onto the pillows, her bright, brown eyes and large, radar-like ears alert of any noise. Her head was up, and she was almost lying on the bed if not supported by her elbow. Her long, red tail flicked idly once in a while as if she was a cow or horse, swatting at non-existent flies, and she was quietly listening to the others, having nothing to add to their conversations. Once in a while she switched elbows or posture, or moved her hand to lazily scratch at her ear.

Suddenly looking up from the noise of a door, followed by heavy footfalls, Asha could tell that Sophie and another doctor was back. Asha wondered if Sophie was alright. Perking her ears, Asha sat up, and started to nervously stroke her tail, until she recognized his voice. This was Fabian Kelley, the son of the man who had brought everyone in this room here.

Well, Doctor Kelley coming back here wasn’t something you’d see everyday.

Asha thought, curiously watching the doctor, her head tilted and her tail twitching. And quite frankly, she didn’t really mind him, even respected him when she had heard of his name for the first time. He wasn’t the type who would harass the experiments for hours at a time, even. Yes, Sophie was quite safe with him.

Resuming her groom, Asha perked her ears as Sophie spoke up to ask a question, and she wondered what Sophie might say.

[Hargreaves]

((Heehee, I play the piano... ^_^))

Marina yawned widely and loudly, turning herself so she was sitting sideways in the wheelchair, her back against one armrest and what would be the backs of her thighs against the other. She wondered what had made everyone wake up at the same time- had someone just been loud enough, or was there something else, a shared instinct between all of the experiments that made them wake so late? She didn't really care. It wasn't in her nature to ponder deep philosophical questions- especially not when she was this bored. So instead, she fidgeted, lightly biting the inside of her cheek with her sharp teeth, then running her webbed fingers through the short brown hair on her head.

Soon, her boredom caused her to pace the cell, wheeling her chair back and forth from wall to wall. She was tired and would definitely get back to sleep if she could, but she knew that now that she was awake, she was awake for good. A clang made her look up sharply and wheel herself to the outward-facing wall as Sophie came back into the building, dripping on the floor as she went. "Hello," she murmured cheerfully, then shut up as Fabian- Dr. Kelley- walked by. She didn't want to accidentally disrespect him. This man could make a living hell out of her life if he wanted to. She didn't think he would, of course, but she decided to play it safe.

It was then, though, that another yawning fit overtook her, stretching her jaws open to monstrous proportions twice and bringing forth a long, breathy sigh each time. Clearly, she was meant to be in bed. Leaning closer to the glass wall, she tapped on it to get Dr. Kelley's attention and asked in what she hoped was a respectful manner, "What time is it?"