003 ☀ video ☀ show you the difference 'tween my gun and my pistol

[tumbleweeds]

[ Jaye's been restless and it's starting to get to her; starting to show, really, if the way she runs her hand through her hair and fidgets with her silver wolf earrings before speaking counts as 'showing'. ]

I'm looking for a fight... or a spar, I guess. No guns, no blades -- in fact, if it's a weapon you brought with you to meet, you can't use it. I'm looking for hand-to-hand more than anything. [ Hmm, what else. ] No fatalities or potentially fatal injuries.

[ There's a pause, one lip curling upward slightly. ] You can pull your punches because I'm a girl, but I won't be as nice to you. [ Confident much? Well yes, because she never said anything about not shapeshifting. Besides, this is a good way to assess threat levels.

There's a pause though, then some more fidgeting with one of her earrings as she continues, on a different topic now. ]

Stefan, Bass -- other than the general creepy factor and how bad it smelled, that walk wasn't half bad. Not as useful as we were hoping, but maybe we can try again later.

Metalman, Kirk the Lipstick Captain, Dances With Bears or Goggles or Brick Shithouse, whatever I'm supposed to call you, and anyone else who was all concerned -- we're fine, we've been back, we didn't get lost, none of us are dead, and I got the chemical smell out of my nose.

[ And another pause... ]

Seriously, anyone who wants to spar. Let's go.

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[therangerking]

[ Despite the tiger's size, he reminds Aragorn of a contented hobbit after a meal, sprawling out and half-snoozing. He only hopes that the tiger does not eat as much as the Shire-folk do. The licking, however, is new, and he cannot help but laugh.

And he reaches out and, very careful, stroke his hand through the silky, bright hair on top of the beast's head. His lips quirk upwards further. ]

'Tis difficult to converse with such a form, Jaye Skin-changer.

[tumbleweeds]

[ Jaye yawns in response, moving so that she's settled onto her stomach before shifting back. She does it slowly this time, letting Aragorn watch, if he'd like to. Thankfully she's controlled enough that whatever she's wearing becomes part of the animal and returns when she comes back.

It probably looks painful, but it isn't, even though it should be. She keeps the eyes, claws, teeth, and stripes for last -- partial shifts can be hideously useful, whether for intimidation or just to open envelopes. ]

Technically you could talk as much as you want. I just couldn't really reply with words.

[therangerking]

[ It does look painful, and it is only her placid expression and the lack of pain-shine in her eyes that stopped him from asking after her.

At her words, his lips quirk up. ]

There are many conversations of silence, but rare do I have one with such a beast. [ It makes him think of Brego, his faithful steed whose intelligence shines through his eyes at every trot. ]

What is its name?

[tumbleweeds]

[ Coyote is a trickster, but he is also a creator and he is wise and cares for his own. He was kind with his gift, far more kind than some others are. ]

The tiger. [ She stretches, something rather feline still in the gesture. ] They're the largest type of wild cat -- and unlike most felines, they enjoy swimming. There are ones that are white with black stripes, too.

[therangerking]

[ He notices the feline gesture, and wonders how much of her remains of Men, and how much is like the Beorn.

He shakes his head. ]

Not once have I seen such a creature in my world.

[tumbleweeds]

[ Things linger, sometimes. Her stretch is feline now, and sometimes her head tilts like a curious bird or her foot scuffs the ground the way a hoof might. She is still human while she's an animal, able to separate thought from instinct, but sometimes she's still a bit animal while she's human. ]

Do you have regular cats, at least?

[therangerking]

[ He nods slightly. ]

Smaller ones, aye. None higher than my calf.

[tumbleweeds]

There are several kinds, back home. Not where I come from, not exactly, but scattered across the world.

[ She shifts, tilting her head to look at him a bit more. ]

I could show you, tell you about them.

[therangerking]

I will be much obliged to you. [ He inclines his head. ]

[tumbleweeds]

Yeah, well. It's something to do, right?