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Remus J Lupin ([personal profile] theshabbiestofmen) wrote in [community profile] ataraxion2012-11-05 10:43 pm

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[The camera clicks on to a low-lit room. It's difficult to see anything, but there's something moving in the darkness--

--a face. A wolf's face turned to the side, its jaws bloody and eye narrowed, teeth stretched into sharp, curved fangs. It stares at the camera for a few seconds, sizing it up, before turning. But the other half of the face isn't a wolf; rather, it's a mangled, gory mess. A young face appears on the screen, meshed horribly with the wolf on the other side-- and it's Remus' face, but one could only tell that if one knew him well, as his face is horribly torn up. Torn skin and exposed muscles make up the majority of his face, while blood pours from scratches on his forehead. His teeth are exposed through a hole in his cheek, but that's barely visible, as dripping yellow fat mixing with crimson blood are constantly slipping down his cheek. It's a horrible sight, made all the worse by Remus' sudden low laugh.

--because it's the mask, of course, and he proves that by removing it after a few seconds.]


Enjoy the show?

[There's a noticeable edge in his voice and smile, something colder and crueler than before.]

I think I quite like this new development. It's certainly far more interesting than simply another Jump, don't you agree? And far less deadly-- which reminds me, there's new people here, aren't there? I do hope that's not your first inkling that things on here aren't quite so lovely as they seem; that would be a rather poor welcome.

[He glances down, considering the mask for a few more seconds, before glancing at the camera again.]

You know, I'm always surprised at how kind everyone is here. Aren't you? How welcoming they are to the supernatural creatures. The vampires and the werewolves, the poor castaway souls that have found sanctuary here-- but you know, I don't know if that's so wise. It works out for me, of course, but don't you ever wonder what might happen if one of us snapped?

[He grins fiercely.]

Think about it. Once a month, all that separates me from a potential meal-- that is to say, you (and please don't say that you could defend yourself from me, because I can promise you, you couldn't, not from me when I'm on the hunt)-- is a simple door and a dog. Just a few inches of steel, and I'm sure soon enough the werewolf will figure out how to get out of that.

As for the vampires-- well. I don't think it would be very hard for a vampire to snap, would it? At least with me, you only have to worry once a month. A terrifying once a month, to be certain, and I could most definitely hurt you if I was so inclined now-- but in the end, I have control over myself twenty-eight days of the month. A vampire, now-- well. He could snap at any moment. His cravings are a constant hunger. Imagine, if you would, starving. Having hunger claw at your stomach, making you dizzy, making you delirious-- and then being presented a delicious meal and being told you weren't allowed to have any. Imagine having to deal with that at every hour, every minute, every second of every day--

Really, it's a wonder the poor things haven't snapped by now, isn't it?

[He slips his hand up, his finger playing carelessly at his dogtooth.]

Of course, being a creature of darkness also has its benefits. Strength, hearing, sight, smell-- they all get better. You become something better than a human, something bigger and cleverer and far more interesting. I have to say, I'm a bit surprised no one has asked for the bite yet.

But then perhaps you're all frightened.

[He shrugs and glances down at the mask again. After a moment he slips it back on and turns so the wolf side is facing the Network.]

I suppose you should be.
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[personal profile] altercate 2012-11-09 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
[ there's a pause, and then derek bares his teeth. it's not a smile. ]

Don't push me.
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remus you are in so much trouble.

[personal profile] altercate 2012-11-09 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
You don't want a fight.

[ the subtext there being, because i would end you. ]
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bed without supper for you young man.

[personal profile] altercate 2012-11-09 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
Take that off, or I'll come over there and rip it off you myself.

[ probably with a layer or so of flesh, but who keeps track. ]
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too late!!

[personal profile] altercate 2012-11-09 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
I also said not to talk about it.
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[personal profile] altercate 2012-11-09 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ this is ridiculous. this is dangerous and irritating and derek's had enough. ]

Where are you?
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[personal profile] altercate 2012-11-09 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ it's all fun and gmaes until someone pisses off the alpha. ]

Stay there.
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action!!!

[personal profile] altercate 2012-11-09 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ derek doesn't knock. of course derek doesn't knock, because it's derek and he's never been the knocking type. but today there's a point to be made in the way he strides into the room, all entitled swagger and snarls instead of a greeting. ]

Are you trying to start a war?

[ he hates the mask already. he wants to rip it off and claw it to pieces. ]
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action!!!

[personal profile] altercate 2012-11-09 08:08 am (UTC)(link)
No, I'm not.

[ there's a bang of derek's fist against the wall, claws scraping down in the aftermath. ]

You're going to get us all killed.
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action!!!

[personal profile] altercate 2012-11-09 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
You can't even keep yourself safe.

[ everything remus is doing is dangerous. hunters have come down on packs for less than this. ( and doesn't derek know it. ) ]

You're flaunting it and you're stapling a target to your chest.
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[personal profile] altercate 2012-11-11 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
And you're going to stand down, because I said so.

[ when in doubt, play the alpha card. ]
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action!!!

[personal profile] altercate 2012-11-12 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[ it happens sometimes. a beta steps up and says, no. and derek knows what comes next because every wolf knows what is supposed to come next. you go for the throat, you push down hard and if worst comes to worst you--

( but derek's never liked having blood on his hands. ) ]


Or I'll rip your throat out.

[ but he makes the threat anyway, because that's the role he plays. ]
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action!!!

[personal profile] altercate 2012-11-17 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
You're not going to put the rest of the pack at risk.

[ it's not an answer, not really. ]

action!!!

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