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Cursed Critters - Tallshade Tales

Yeah, a collab sounds good. Ideas?

Cursed Critters - Tallshade Tales

Edward Hansen

Location: Castle Street Cafe
Interacting with: Tobias @Nytem4re, Angel @MiddleEarthRoze, Sky @Smystar99

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The bell above the door jingled, and Eddie looked to see Sky enter the cafe. He smiled and waved at her, then turned back to Tobias and Angel.

"Yeah, pretty crazy is accurate" he replied to Tobias. Seems like he doesn't want to talk. Best leave him alone. Eddie thought, and turned to face Angel.

"Well, last night was a bit heavy compared to other meetings" he said, half to reassure her and half for himself. "Anyway, I won't take up any more of your guys' time. Welcome to the family." he said, before turning and ordering the usual coffees for himself and Robert.

That reminds me, wonder what kind of plan will Robert cook up this time? Eddie's mind wandered as he waited for his coffee. Leaning on the far end of the counter, he pulled his phone out and read Robert's text.

To: Rob
From: Eddie

Be there soon, can't wait to hear this plan of yours! Also, kinda weird, there's a lot of people from our "family" at the CSC today. Guess a lot of people didn't sleep well last night.

By the time he hit send, his name was called. Eddie grabbed the coffees and headed for the door, smiling at Sky as he passed. The little bell signaled his departure, and Eddie walked toward the library.

Cursed Critters - Tallshade Tales

Edward Hansen

Location: Castle Street Cafe
Interacting with: Angel @MiddleEarthRoze, Tobias @Nytem4re, texting Robert @Obscurus

Eddie checked his phone as he walked down the sidewalk. A text from Rob. A small smile split across his face. If anyone had a plan, it'd be Robert. Perhaps collaboration would be best for this mission. Eddie's feet kept pace absentmindedly as he typed out a response.

To: Rob
From: Eddie
Yeah, been working on it. No class today, so I'll drop by. Coffee?

Eddie added the last part as he stopped in front of the Castle Street Cafe, the social hotspot for many young adults and especially his... well, family is technically correct. The small bell dinged as he opened the door, seeing some of the others already there. He mainly avoided eye contact with Terry, and Daniel by proximity. Instead, he made his way past the table where Angel and Tobias sat.

"Hey guys, what's up?" he said, pausing on his way to the counter. "I don't mean to interrupt, but last night was kinda weird, huh?" Eddie laughed, showing a hint of nervousness. It was still swimming in his head, images from the brutal ritual they had all witnessed. He hadn't seen Grimbold do something like that before. He wasn't even sure how it was a lesson. What the hell was Grimbold trying to tell us?

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@ObscurusYeah thought it was funny how similar they were.

Also, the baddy reveals his face!

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@Obscurus I started my post yesterday, and got busy so I had to leave it alone. Then when I came back today and refreshed everything, I saw that you had posted in almost the exact same style I was going to. Like, I was going to have Eddie wake up to music, get ready, then text Robert hahaha

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Excellent. I'll just have Eddie wake up in his dorm, reflecting on the night and going from there, if anyone wants to set up an interaction.

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Edward Hansen

Location: Grimbold's cabin
Interacting with: N/A

"Edward Hansen, Emily O'Reilly" Eddie's face turned beet red at the mention of his college crush's name after his own. He had to figure out a way to keep her at her house on Saturday? This mission might be difficult. Maybe Robert can give me an idea? He's good at that. Or maybe I could ask Cara or Sky for advice. They're girls, they'll probably know what would keep them in on a Saturday. Oh well, at least we have almost a week.

Eddie couldn't help but smile though, at the mention of learning something from Grimbold. The curiosity was almost overwhelming, and Grimbold was such a mysterious old man. We'll know soon enough.

Eddie's thoughts continued to race as he went outside, to "his spot", around the corner from the door. He moved autonomously, as his mind was busy. Although everyone had seen pretty much everyone naked, he still didn't want undress in front of anyone if there was no need or urgency. He also couldn't just transform and walk out of the clothes, like some of the others. A disadvantage of picking a larger animal. He had tried once, but his shirt and underwear were especially impossible to remove as a dog, and even more awkward when he changed back. He moved a flat rock he kept for just such an occasion, leaned against the cabin over another rock. His clothes should be safe there.

Before long he ventured back around the corner, and sat at the door, transformed into a dog. Eddie had always had a deep love for dogs, but never had the chance to keep one. And so when he met with Grimbold the first time, he knew immediately what form he wanted. A German Shepherd, like one he used to see at the pet store as a child.

As Eddie thought about his first meeting with Grimbold, his tail began to wag absentmindedly. When he remembered that they were going to get a new lesson from Grimbold, it doubled it's pace.

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Another interesting example might be for Eddie, if he learns that his target is the tomboy redhead that he is currently smitten by. But that is Biscuit's choice.

@Obscurus

I really like that idea. I was gonna go with a random name but that's way better!

Animal Shenanigans

So this is how I imagine Rob and Eddie having fun in animal form:

playing around


don't chew on my face


Cracking jokes



Rob: Giddy up!
Eddie: Get of my back, we're naked.
Rob: It's not gay if we are animals.

@Obscurus

Hahaha that's great!

Working on my next post now.

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Edward Hansen

Location: Grimbold's cabin
Interacting with: Robert @Obscurus, Nick @Major Ursa

Eddie nodded in appreciation and took a sip from Robert's flask. It made him cough a little, but he mostly managed it. It was a fair bit stronger than what he usually drank (water). "Yeah, I hope so too." he replied. The room was dying down from Nina's little exposé. Eddie didn't particularly like Nina, but damn...

Eddie was relieved when Nick arrived. And confused when he saw the bunny. "Nina was in her cat form when we got here. Then she decided to give everyone something to talk about, apparently" Eddie explained in response Nick's inquiry. "Anyway, you should try the soup. It's vegetable, so your little friend might like some." Eddie entertained the thought of it being a new member of the group, but that was very unlikely.

Eddie sat back with a pastry in his hand, nodding his appreciation to Daniel. As he ate, he felt content with the atmosphere of the room. He got to see all his friends in one place, and even the not-so-friends were leaving him alone. He looked to Grimbold, who had brought them all together. It was nice, and Eddie was ready for whatever mission Grimbold had in store for them.

The Dead and the Dying

Frank

Frank continued on with Johnny and James. They were away from the madness in the city, but he could still hear the screams. Loud and clear.

"So, now that we've got time, what's our long term plan? Will your friend let us stay permanently? She probably doesn't know how bad it is. Before long, it'll be suicide to try to survive out here."

Soon, the adrenaline that had kept Frank going began to subside, and he realized it was getting late, and he hadn't slept in almost 24 hours. He managed to keep pace with the others, but he really hoped they'd find that farm soon. And that they don't run into anymore "surprises".

And almost as if to spite him, a piercing shriek filled the woods, stopping the group in their tracks. They began looking in all different directions, but Frank saw it first. It was in the trees, jumping from branch to branch like a gold winning Olympian on steroids.

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"What the fuck ARE these things?!" Frank yelled as he readied his bat.