She Stoops

by **Natalya Romanov** » Thu May 09, 2013 2:00 pm

Natalya had given up her room in the infirmary. It was too noisy in their now anyway and they might need the room sooner or later. Now she was sitting on the steps of Dower House, her legs stretched out and a very solid looking cane resting next to her.

((Open))

by **Nailah Weaver** » Thu May 09, 2013 2:09 pm

A raptor suddenly comes barreling out of the gardens and down the driveway, in hot pursuit of a squirrel.

by **Natalya Romanov** » Thu May 09, 2013 2:12 pm

Natalya watched Wild Kingdom happening right in front of her, but laid a hand on the cane just in case the thing came too close. "You know, there's probably easier meals," she said, assuming that a dinosaur on the grounds was someone from the school. And if I'm just talking to myself, it's not like I'll look any crazier than I already do.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Thu May 09, 2013 3:15 pm

The feathered dinosaur stops, one clawed foot on the squirrel, and looks up at Natalya. It shakes it's head and seems to recognize her. The dino looks down at it's foot and lifts it up to release the small animal before slowly trudging over to Natalya.

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu May 09, 2013 4:05 pm

What looked to be Raven was plodding towards the Dower House, a look of discomfort on her face.

She wasn't wearing her hat, and was wearing a fair bit less jewelry.

by **Natalya Romanov** » Thu May 09, 2013 4:36 pm

"Let me guess," she said, looking at the dino. "You're someone I'm familiar with?" She noted Raven's approach, but not being familiar with her, opted to just smile.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Thu May 09, 2013 4:39 pm

The raptor jerks it's head around and the feathers on it's head turn blond and break apart into individual strands of hair while muscles and bone wrench themselves into a more human shape almost as if by force. After a while the transformation finishes and a short blond woman in a training uniform is standing in front of Natalya.

"Well, yes and no. I'm Nailah."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu May 09, 2013 4:45 pm

'Raven' walked over to the steps and sat down, resting her elbows on her knees, and her head in her hands.

by **Natalya Romanov** » Thu May 09, 2013 4:46 pm

"And you're not who you appear to be either," Natalya guessed, looking at Raven.

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu May 09, 2013 4:47 pm

"I feel like a gallon that's been poured into a pint glass," she muttered, her accent perhaps giving a clue.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:03 pm

"Oh goddess, so that were your clothes I saw her walking around in."

by **Natalya Romanov** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:09 pm

Natalya stifled a laugh, "I'm sorry, it really isn't funny..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:13 pm

"Asters has it handled."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:19 pm

"Terrifying is what it is. Not only don't I know what's about to happen, half the time I'm not even sure what I'm going to do myself."

by **Natalya Romanov** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:22 pm

"Any idea what caused it?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:25 pm

"What, not so much. Who is a bit more obvious."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:39 pm

"In the sense that we know it was a black-haired man and a blond woman at least."

by **Natalya Romanov** » Thu May 09, 2013 7:32 pm

"That narrows down the field very slightly."

by **Samantha McManus** » Thu May 09, 2013 7:35 pm

"Nalson, I think he said his name was."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Thu May 09, 2013 7:54 pm

"Well whoever they are we're not letting them take the lighthouse."

by **Natalya Romanov** » Thu May 09, 2013 7:58 pm

"They did this to get the lighthouse?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri May 10, 2013 10:40 am

"So they claimed. If you want more than that, you'll have to talk to Valentine."

by **Natalya Romanov** » Fri May 10, 2013 10:43 am

"I may have to do that. Any way I can help?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri May 10, 2013 1:48 pm

"I'd say keep an eye out for anyone who doesn't belong. With this many people in the wrong bodies, it would be easy for someone to slip in during the confusion."

by **Natalya Romanov** » Fri May 10, 2013 2:07 pm

"I'll get around as much as I can and keep my eyes open."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Sat May 11, 2013 11:18 am

"Of course we also have a couple duplicates walking around now, what with Mr. Stanton and, well, Sam."

by **Natalya Romanov** » Sat May 11, 2013 12:29 pm

"Who specifically did they swap with? I mean, I know this is you, Sam, but I don't recognize the face."

by **Samantha McManus** » Sat May 11, 2013 1:05 pm

"I'm her favorite student," she smirked ruefully.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Sat May 11, 2013 1:20 pm

"Raven Bludwynd. Or Trini Thompson as her actual name is."

by **Natalya Romanov** » Sat May 11, 2013 5:06 pm

Natalya sighed, "Body swaps and shapeshifters. Alright. Well, I knew the job was dangerous when I took it. Can you get me a list of everyone who's been swapped?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun May 12, 2013 1:47 pm

"That shouldn't be a problem."

She gave a sidelong look to Nailah.

"You know, I don't think I've ever heard your real accent before..."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Sun May 12, 2013 2:02 pm

"There's a reason for that." she says, very deliberately to keep it (mostly) accent-free.

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun May 12, 2013 2:20 pm

"Just a hint of it," she smirked.

by **Natalya Romanov** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:10 am

"The accent is kind of cute," Natalya said. "Pictures as well, Sam, if it can be managed."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Mon May 13, 2013 11:11 am

"I know for a fact that Miss... 'Bludwynd' here," she almost groans out the name, "does not exactly stand a chance against a prehistoric predator. Just putting that out there." she chuckles.

by **Samantha McManus** » Mon May 13, 2013 11:27 am

"I intend to return her body at least as well as I found it."

by **Natalya Romanov** » Mon May 13, 2013 11:45 am

"One would hope everyone involved feels that way."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Mon May 13, 2013 11:50 am

"Likely. Of course some have the advantage of being a bit more resilient than others. Though I worry about poor Raven's mental health. She's... a little out there as it is."

by **Samantha McManus** » Mon May 13, 2013 12:36 pm

"That's why I just had to trust that Asters has it handled. Unlike me, he can actually contain her."

"Beyond that, her control will depend on her sense of identity. Having two of her that early on wouldn't help that."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Mon May 13, 2013 12:46 pm

"I already fear what her sense of identity is going to do with what she's been handed."

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