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Of Monsters and Men [Modern Fantasy]

@Doc Doctor

If you would like to, I approve.

Of Monsters and Men [Modern Fantasy]

@Doc Doctor

I actually rather like this creature. Does it have a human form, then, or is it merely to present itself as a foe later in the story?

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<----- doesn't know how to post again.

@Teddiplier

Just be overly friendly and start up a conversation with one of the humans, or even the new frat boy vampire. XD

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@Skai@knighthawk

Afina looked up at the photographer and gave her an encouraging smile, finding her presence to be one of the more toned-down ones, something that this fair seemed to lack. "We would be pleased to have you join us tomorrow night," She looked down at the signup sheet and snatched her name up with her sharp eyes. "Maria." The common human name rolled off the tongue easily, but she couldn't help but think that this girl brought something new to the common name. Odd... well, perhaps having a photographer around wouldn't hurt us... If things get too chancy, I'll just ask her to take it away. She seems kind enough to follow orders.

Then one of the frat boys made himself present. Noticing the patch on his varsity jacket, she immediately knew which fraternity he was from. Oh, hell no... Despite the thoughts going on in her head, she smiled and pushed forward a pen on the table. "Ah, yes, we do enjoy having people from all groups on campus. We've never had a frat boy in on our club. Mayhaps you'll bring something new to the table, eh?" Her voice was cool and challenging despite the kind look on her face. Her eyes flashed a vibrant amber. A silent warning that he shouldn't try anything too soon.

Glancing over to the Student Council table that had made sure to set up across the pathway, she saw their smug faces gazing disdainfully at her booth. Making sure no one was paying attention to her, she flipped them the bird quickly before continuing to gather new members, both monsters and humans.

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Are we going to see that little Google Doc get filled out?

(Don't mean to sound edgy or rude or anything.)

@ravenDivinity

Nah, it's all good. I've been meaning to get a hold of my co-mod, but I don't even know if she'll be participating at this point.

I shall (hopefully) have time to do it over the course of this next week. The werewolves and shifters are gonna be a pain in the arse to write up. XDD

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@Levythelevy@ravenDivinity

Afina looked up at Odell, giving him a slight glare. [i]'I have no idea what he is, but he's one of us... Possibly a shifter?'[/b] Her eyes swiftly turned into a light purple as she did her best to scan him up and down. 'No, no, no... definitely a witch of some sort. Sulky bastards they are...' Her eyes returned to being a vibrant blue-green again as she did her best to stammer out, "We participate in all sorts of events--most of those partaking late at night for all the night owls on campus." She cleared her throat, but her tongue was still in knots. "W-we try to do a plethora of events, like late night laser tag and study groups. We also try to make it to concerts and various other night life events throughout the year--all paid for by the club, of course, as we do get a surprising amount of funding. Anything that you find interesting, I'm sure we can get around to at one point or another." She wasn't lying when she said that the school gave them excessive amounts of money, but she had her ways of wrapping the silly old codgers in the financial office around her little finger.

Then a human boy walked up. The air around him sent shivers down her spine, but she turned to give him a friendly look and smile. "H-hello, we are representatives of the Night Gard--" He slid his contact information across the table in the form of an expensive business card. Rude. "A-ah! How lovely! I'll make sure that you are added to our emailing list. We'll be meeting tomorrow night at Quills and Quivers for our opening meeting." She was getting more flustered by the second. Had she been in her true form, her feathers would most definitely be ruffled. Oh, goddesses... help me...

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@Mr_pink@Major Ursa@ravenDivinity@Skai

Afina was slightly taken aback when the human that had introduced himself as Bryan offered to fill the secretary role immediately. Her stoic expression broke into that of slight wariness and finally, into one of relief. 'Maybe... it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a human as one of our officers... It may even teach some of our people some respect for humans...' Her eyes glimmered a brilliant blue, shining like a pair of sapphires. "So you're an English major as well?" She inquired lightly, somewhat ignoring Aram's comments, but give him a pointed stare. "As am I, and because I am one, I know when we'll have someone who's willing to put forth extra effort as an officer. We've never had a newbie immediately become an officer, though... but perhaps we'll have to give some this year." She looked to her fellow club members and officers before another human wandered up to the group.

The girl seemed very flamboyant with her camera and very cheery about everything that was going down today. She gave the girl a welcoming smile, finally getting used to giving into the mortal action. "Um... of course! We would love to have our picture taken." Then another boy started making his way to the booth almost immediately after the photography girl. She felt swarmed and slightly overwhelmed by the mortal's presence. "But first, let me give you and this other chap a handout!" It was the only thing she could think of before her brain went into panic mode.

'Everyone's making their way here to mock us... scoff at us...' Her paranoia was taking over. 'What do they want from me?!'

Alas, nothing but a friendly smile stayed upon her freckled face. "Greetings! Take a pamphlet and come to our opening meeting tomorrow evening!"

'Oh, Ministry help me... We're doomed.'

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@Major Ursa@Teddiplier@knighthawk

Afina nodded towards Leo and gave him an appreciative smile, her eyes changing to a calm blue, "You took the words right out of my mouth, Leo." She said this quietly before noticing the demon playing with a cherry in his mouth. Part of her wanted to scream at him and tell him to stop acting so foolishly in front of the humans, but she appeared to be cool and collected as normal. "You seem to have an apatite for sweets, perhaps you could teach us how to make them? Your apron tells me that you're a baker of some sort." Inwardly, she slapped herself for being as quick as she was. She'd forgotten that most humans ask each other what kind of jobs they had rather than simply picking up every other detail from their personality and appearance.

Then Arte appeared and saved her. She was grateful that the friendly Midstark was able to bring the situation back in hand, as Afina was terrible at keeping up conversations. "She's the one that makes sure all of our accounts are able to get us to the concerts and the like." 'Why do I always have to state the obvious...?' She wanted to shrivel up and pretend that today had never happened already, and it was only eleven in the morning. 'Why do I have to deal with so many humans...'

Then the demon introduced himself as Aram and asked if contact information was necessary. She nodded and held out the sheet toward him, "Yes, we would prefer to be able to contact you in case you miss a meeting or if something... comes up."

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Afina was slightly taken aback by the way the human listened to her words, but she could tell that he was unafraid of speaking with a total stranger. Part of her was glad that he wasn't a shy soul, as they were the hardest type of humans to deal with. She blinked a few times when he reached out to take her hand and give it a quick shake. Her eyes shifted to a startling ivy green, reflecting her surprise at his easy-going behavior. "Oh, um. Of course." She held out the sheet that asked for first and last name as well as cell phone number and email, just so that the club could get a hold of them if they had a sudden change in plans. 'What an odd human...'

"It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Bryan, and we'd be happy to have you join us." She did her best to smile and appear as friendly as some of the other club officers lined up in the school's courtyard. She was about to answer his question about where Quills & Quivers resided when another showed up. Her eyes flashed amber when the demon made his presence known and she could almost immediately tell what he was, but not the kind.

Without looking away from Aram, she said, "It's 320 North Eden, between a second-hand store and a small health foods mart." She weaved her fingers together and set them on her lap. As she listened to the man's compliments, not breaking her now stoic expression. Then she proceeded to say, "I appreciate the compliment, but I am not a fan of cherries."

He asked a question about the Night Garden's former picking and choosing of members and she nodded, trying to push the conversation elsewhere. "Indeed, we used to be very picky about our members, but... we decided that having more members would open up for new ideals and activities." SHe wouldn't admit that the club had been forced to open up to new people. "We have approximately ten or so members on a regular basis. People come, people go."

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@Mr_pink@knighthawk

Afina looked up at the were-cat when he approached. She noted that he was doing considerably well for one who was more of a predator than most of the current members of the Night Garden. She did her best to give him a kind smile, one that held gratitude for what he was doing, and listened to his story. "I think you would look splendid. Perhaps you could rub some virgin blood on your face while you're at it? Give you more of a primitive look?" She was trying to joke around, but failed miserably. Funny comments and jokes were definitely not her forte. 'I'm too old for young creatures like him...' She thought haphazardly, remembering just how many eons she had been forced to spend on this earth.

Suddenly a human strode toward the booth and asked about the club activities. She glanced him up and down, sensing his mortality. She listened to his question, not moving her cheek from her hand. Once he'd finished speaking, she sat up straight and looked at him with piercing amber eyes, trying to judge his character, before answering, "The Night Garden participates in all sorts of events." She pointed towards where the downtown area of the city would be and continued. "We meet up at the Quills & Quivers most nights. We have study nights, movie nights, go to concerts, and even try to make a trip somewhere at least once a year--paid for in full by the club, of course."

She reached out her hand, trying to mimic what some of the other club officers had done when greeting someone and trying to buy them in. "My name is Afina, the president of the club." She hoped that he would take the offer to join the club, because having just one human would make it look like they truly tried.