damsel in ( D I S T R E S S ) - o p e n

[Sandy]

He was still half amused when she dragged him back into the alley, but he was also half confused. His lips tightened when she ordered him what to do. He hated being ordered around by anyone. I'm not pushing you up against the wall. Just show me what you want but I'm not going to be part of the demonstration. Partly because being used as a demonstration was the best way to either be tased or your crotch used as a punching bag, neither of which he appreciated or was really willing to do.

Devon looked around where she had brought him. A dumpster. How very disgusting. Shards of glass and cigarette butts littered the ground and there were probably rats there as well. Devon wasn't a wuss but that didn't mean he liked rats and filthy dumpsters.

[DYLAN.]

xx. She smirked and her face changed slowly, from an annoyed look to an amused one. why would i waste my energy on you when i could do something else? I may be pissed at you, but that doesn't mean i'm going to actually physically hurt you. but whatever. that is you're loss.

[/color] She smiled more and touched her face with her hand, rubbing her cheeks a little for no apparent reason. She held out her hand which was tattooed from the intersection of her forefinger and her thumb and showed him the creature that wrapped itself around her waist. It was a black otter and then she gestured to her leg. on my thigh i have an otter as well. it coils around my leg, just like this one. and right now, you are looking at me as though i am crazy. easy to tell. but just hear me out. if i could shrink down to a forth of my size, what would you say? probably that i was crazy.[/color] she said quickly, finishing her own question which is what he was probably thinking anyway. but her eyes grew wide with excitement as she slowly moved a little ways away from him and pushed him a little farther away from the dumpster. She didn't want him to fall into the glass or get hurt if and when he fell.

xx. you will probably thank me for that later.[/color] and slowly it happened, the change to her body and size slowly shrank down until she was the size of a large rat. but she wasn't really a rat. she was an otter. a beautiful brown otter with a white paw and the same hazel eyes. she squeaked and chittered in it's native tongue as though he could understand her before a small change in her face, which looked like a grin, could be distinguished. Then she shifted back, completely clothed, and gazed up at him from a sitting position on the concrete ground. i told you you knew nothing about me.[/blockquote][/size][/justify]

[Sandy]

Devon let Hail push him back, frowning now. Yes, he would say that she was crazy but he didn't say that out loud. He watched her skeptically until...she began changing. Devon blinked a few times but sure enough she was still changing. Getting smaller, furrier, until she was replaced by a beautiful otter.

Devon looked around in confusion as she chittered, expecting some kind of prank, but none came. I told you you knew nothing about me. Devon took a few steps back until his back hit the wall and he slid to the ground, uncaring about the trash. Yeah. You got that right. Devon looked back up at her with determined blue-gray eyes, eyes that hadn't yet glazed from the shock. But the worst you could have done could have given him rabies or run. And I don't think you have rabies. Devon rubbed his eyes with his hands, trying to sort through what he'd just seen. Perhaps he should have reacted more harshly but...he didn't.

His parents had always spoken family stories of how his great-grandparents could turn into animals. What did she call them? He couldn't remember. He'd always dismissed them as mere stories and hadn't heard them in years. So you can turn into animals, huh? Pretty damn cool.

[DYLAN.]

xx. She rolled her eyes as she sat on the ground, slowly rising again so she stood level with him. Her eyes twinkled as she shook her head. if you dont think i could hurt someone, go piss off an otter and see how hot your leg is doing. i am small for an otter, i wouldn't piss off the bigger ones. they can be real nasty. she raised her arm and showed him her inner arm where there was a massive scar across her arm. forgot to change when i got close enough, it saw me near the little ones and attacked before i was changed.

[/color] but then her eyes wandered to him again as she watched for a few moments. she was slightly amused at how excited he had gotten for seeing her shift. but then again she imagined that you didn't see those every day on the streets of new york city.

xx. Hail rolled her eyes and waved her finger a little as she made a tssking sound for no. i can't change into animals. just an animal. an otter. i may be able to change my animal, but that takes a lot of pain and a huge life change, and i am not about to let that happen just so i can start turning into a bird.[/color] she snapped and her fingers drummed against her jaw lightly. she smiled a little more as her bright hair blew back in the wind and her hazel eyes batted before turning toward the street. you took it better than i thought you would have. i figured you would have walked out by now at the very least.[/color][/blockquote][/justify][/size]

[Sandy]

He listened without paying much attention, and looked at the scar with a little interest. you took it better than i thought you would have. i figured you would have walked out by now at the very least. Devon summoned up what humor he could and said, Naw, I figured I'd go home to find you swimming around in my bathtub. And I can think of much better things to do in there. He flashed Hail a crooked smile before leaning his head against the wall and breathing deeply.

I've heard...stories, but I never paid much attention. So what are you? He stared at the dumpster rather blankly, wondering how this had all happened. Maybe he should have left before, when she'd told him to but...Devon glanced at Hail. He was glad that he hadn't. She was beautiful as a human and she was beautiful as an otter. Sea otter or river otter? he wondered idly though of course it didn't make much of a difference.

[DYLAN.]

OCC :// lol river.

xx. Hail noticed how he seemed a little more distant and rolled her eyes. now her only problem was wondering if she could trust him. her eyes followed his gaze back to the dumpster out of curiosity, wondering if he was staring at something or if it was just the dumpster, and after she realized that there really was nothing there, it most likely was the dumpster. well, now, I am a human. a few minutes ago, i was an otter. a river otter. she shot back with a cheeky grin before shaking her head. don't worry, i know what you mean. i am a shifter. thats all we call each other. i am an animal shifter. cuz, ya-know. I shift into animals.

[/color]

xx. She smiled again before giving him a look of sympathy. sorry luv, this must be a lot for you to take in. it sucked for me my first time. imagine getting pissed off at a friend when you were eight years old and shifting into a freaking otter! needless to say, my parents thought i was too different and sent me away.[/color] she smirked and turned her gaze back up to his face as she smiled. what about you? any crazy secrets, or are you human through and through?[/color][/size][/justify][/blockquote]

[Sandy]

Devon raised his eyebrows at Hail and his lips twitched into a smile. Smart ass. He looked back at the dumpster without really seeing it. So now I'm expected to share my dirtiest secrets with you? Well, I have a few that I'm sure are too dirty for even you-- He showed that he was joking with another quick grin. But I'm human. Shifter. Yes, that's what my parents called them. They said my great grandparents were Shifters but my brother and I never believed them. I mean, why should we have? It sounds insane. Devon barked out a short laugh because if that sounded insane then it meant that he was now insane as well. Lovely. Such a lovely end to a horrible day.

So what now, you kill me for knowing your deepest darkest secret? Lock me up in your basement to punish me with your kinky desires? Perform experiments on my brain? Well, the second of the three didn't sound like it could be entirely bad. Unless she was into whips and stuff. Ouch.

[DYLAN.]

xx. she snickered and stepped forward, looking directly at him as she shook her head and merely smiled. believe me hun, i have more secrets than you can count. she crossed her arms over her chest and allowed her hand to hold her chin as once again the nails drummed against her cheek lightly. to be honest, i kind of like the second, but i doubt you could handle them let alone want that. but don't worry. so long as i don't see in the papers "Girl with fire hair is shifter" than this will be the last time you see me. Simply because i doubt you would want to see me again.

[/color] she smirked before glancing back at the dumpster, almost convinced that he was staring at something on it to try and make her go paranoid or simply playing his own joke on her. okay, what the fuck is so amusing about that god damn dumpster![/color] she snapped, pointing at it as she jumped a few feet away from it. She had the agility and the balance of an otter and it was obvious that she, just like her animal form, didn't like not knowing that was going on.[/blockquote][/size][/justify]

[Sandy]

Devon tilted his head without looking at Hail and answered, Don't worry, I'm not going to tell anyone. I don't enjoy the thought of either of us being ambushed by news people. Oh, and for your information I like the second one too. I'm sure I could handle what you could dish out. When he did look at her, he saw all over how she'd turned into an otter and the thought warmed him. Did she not understand how beautiful it had been? It sounded disgustingly poetic but it was true. What makes you think I never want to see you again? Why wouldn't I ever want to see you again? he asked mildly. It wasn't because of her ability to shift, even though that was pretty damned amazing. It was because she was beautiful, and funny, and sarcastic, and charming, despite that sarcasm.

Okay, what the fuck is so amusing about that god damn dumpster! For a moment Devon was confused and looked between Hail and the dumpster before a slow grin spread across his face as he realized what she meant. He'd been staring at the dumpster, merely because it was convenient and directly in front of him. It's more comfortable to look at that then turn my head against this brick wall to look at you. He could have come up with a sarcastic response and he considered it but had rejected it quickly. He didn't want to seem as if he were mocking her.

[DYLAN.]

xx. Hail rolled her eyes at his answer to the second thing and moved in front of the dumpster. She had this overwhelming urge to call him lazy but decided against it. If he could stick around after she went all rodentish on him, she figured she could at least try to be a little nicer. but she didn't see it happening for a freaking human. i doubt you could. it would be fun, but i really don't think youd like it. she wrinkled her nose a little and giggled before leaning against the wall just like he was. her hand rested softly on her side as she leaned and watched him through her bright hazel eyes. they were kinder than before and she couldn't help but smile a little more as time went on. and as for the, why wouldn't you want to be around me think, are you freaking crazy? I just want all IMMA OTTER on you and you are still standing here like nothing happened, asking me questions about it.

[/color] she smiled and shook her head. she felt bad but at the same time, this was all so freaking weird.[/blockquote][/justify][/size]

[Sandy]

Devon smiled inwardly as she stood in front of him and then stood up , brushing himself off. Honey, I'm a human not a doll. I'm sure you'd be surprised. When she leaned against the wall, he didn't try to act like he wasn't examining her. His eyes traveled down her body slowly and then back up to her face, where they remained. What do you want me to do, run around screaming? Not gonna happen. Come on, let's get out of this filthy alley. He considered holding out his hand to her but decided that would be pushing it too much. He shoved his hands into his pockets and took the necessary steps away from the dumpster and to the entrance of the alley.

I don't care that you're a Shifter. Well, if you turned into a rat or something I'd probably be a bit grossed out but... Devon turned to look at Hail, his expression wondering. Do you realize how...ugh, how beautiful it was? I cannot believe I just said that. Devon shook his head to move the hair from where it had fallen over his eyes, refusing to look at Hail. He wasn't blushing but he might as well have been.

[DYLAN.]

xx. Her eyes followed him as he walked out before smiling and following him. for once in her life she found a humans presence rather... comforting. as she walked of the alley she simply giggled and looked up at him. i thought i was gonna be nice and just ignore this, but if figured that it would be mean if i kept pretending i hadn't noticed or didn't know. i know when you are looking at me. just like i can always tell when im not allow. its an animal thing. she smirked and looked up at him again, her orange hair fallen into her eyes but she made no attempt to remove it this time, instead she studied his face with those silent hazel eyes. it wasn't all that great. it seems great to you because you haven't done it every day of your life. if you watched me change every day you wouldn't think much of it. and if i did shift into a rat, i would probably cry. they are the most disgusting things in the world. just know, when an otter and a rat get into a fight, we win.

[/color] she said with a grin before skipping lightly down the sidewalk, turning and skipping back to him. so now what? i have your attention, and for some weird reason, you have mine. so what you wanna do? its up to you, ill even keep my big mouth shut. just don't hold it against me when i chatter at you for not choosing the right thing.[/color] she said with a grin and looked up at him yet again. she wasn't sure what it was, but there was something about him that she couldn't help but look at, whether it was the way his eyes sparkled when he was in a good mood or if it was just because she liked him a little more than she should have. yep. a little. just a little.[/blockquote][/size][/justify]

[Sandy]

She was suddenly chattier, and more active, he added when she skipped ahead a bit. But when she talked this time he actually paid attention. And he couldn't help but agreeing with what she said about if she'd been a rat. What now? Hmm. Devon considered that for a minute, tapping his fingers against his thigh. He eyed her and gave her a rakish smile. I have a few ideas but you've already stated your opinions on them so I think it would be best if you decided.

She'd asked him before, saying don't you have a better way to spend your night? and it was true when he said that he didn't. But now he couldn't help but wonder why she wasn't off doing something else. She'd expected him to leave and now he was expecting the same thing. She could chance into an otter...Devon's eyes narrowed. That would open up so many possibilities for how to spend a night.

And even more, he was jealous. Not in the I'm-going-to-kill-you jealous but more like you're-so-lucky. He loved swimming, though he didn't swim half as often as he wished he could, and to be able to transform in an otter, an animal that was born to swim and swam with such grace...well, it was enough to make him jealous.

[DYLAN.]

xx. Her eyes danced as she giggled and pranced around him with her bright eyes. She was in a great mood for being around a human and was actually happy and kind of amused. Her eyes followed him as she walked still before smiling more. you are with a shifter that changes into an otter and you can't think of anything? Well you aren't too great of a live in the moment kind of guy, now are you?

[/color] her eyes twinkled as she grinned and touched his hand with hers and offered to take him to her favorite place. i ask because for some reason i wanna keep you around. i know, crazy, but i wanna keep you around. you are welcome to decline but realize that i could keep you safe. you can come to the lake with me or you can just drive home and sit in your room and be bored for the rest of the night. She gave him a beautiful smile and shrugged her shoulders walking off in the other direction. but hey, if you don't wanna, don't feel bad. it's not that great being a shifter cuz everyone thinks you are freakin' nuts all the time. at least all the other shifters do. Some change into panthers, some into leopards, some into pumas. and im an otter. im pretty freaking mild. i've met quite a few wolves, but hey, you didn't hear that from me.[/color] she smirked and watched him with her bright hazel eyes which danced with mischeif as she stood before him. She wanted to tell him a lot of things, a few more secrets that were no where near as severe but she couldn't help but smile and look up at him. [/blockquote][/justify][/size]

[Sandy]

Still, she talked fast, suddenly reminding Devon of how he'd always taken otters to be. Playful and crazy. Fine, let's go to the lake. But if there are any stalkers I'll cower and expect to see a huge scratch on him after you defend me. Devon rolled his eyes and grinned at Hail. Me being human doesn't stop me from being able to protect myself, honey. So does this mean that I can waste gas on you to drive us to the lake? Devon asked, withdrawing his keys, again, and giving them a slight shake to make them jingle.

No way did he want to go home and sit in his bedroom now. He wouldn't be able to sleep for sure and he'd probably stay up all night thinking about the beautiful otter-girl. Her hazel eyes were on him and couldn't help but notice how green they were, more green then blue, and how they lit up. Her eyes were another thing that made her beautiful as she was, somehow working with her bright red hair that he doubted was natural but still looked great.