Charisse Banning: ::Stands in the 7th floor corridor, pacing back and fourth in a spot three times, thinking "We need somewhere warm to relax and study" again and again, and after her third time pacing a door appears in the wall and she smiles, pushing the door open and stepping in to see a spacious room with a large fire blazing in a hearth opposite her, a few bookshelves lining the walls with a table and chairs in one corner, the rest of the floor is covered in soft rugs and pillows with snacks and warm drinks placed around the room::
Zarek Yeran: ::Walks around the 7th floor corridor thinking to himself 'We need somewhere that we can go to talk and be comfortable' repeatedly. After his fifth time walking around, he comes to a door in the wall, pushing it open, he enters quickly, seeing large bookshelves, a big table and chairs in one corner, along with two squashy bean bags, in the middle of the room. Surrounding the bean bags are several differnent forms of food and drink::
Charisse Banning: ::Looks up at Zarek as he enters and smiles:: Good, you found it!
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, shaking his head, but smiling at Charisse:: I had to run around the corridor five times.. ::looks around, grinning broadly:: This is Great!
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs softly and nods a bit:: It's tricky that way. ::Chuckles softly:: It is... ::Looks around a minute:: Hmm... I need somewhere to change... ::At her words a changing screen appears in a corner and she claps her hands together:: Perfect!
Zarek Yeran: ::gasps a bit, then grins again:: Wow, thats neat..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods, looking at him for a minute:: If there's anything you want, just say it... or think it... ::Giggles and hops off behind the changing screen, her school sweater and skirt soon to be seen draped over the top of it::
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, grinning and shaking his head:: This room is amazing. I can't really think of anything it needs. We should come here more often. Too bad it only shows up when you really really need it
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and scoops her clothes off of the top of the screen and stuffs them back into her bag, nodding a bit as she steps out in a pair of jeans and a pale purple sweater over a matching spaghetti strap top:: Or when you're being really stubborn about it...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, nodding slightly:: I shoulda just come straight here, I didn't know I could have had a place to change too ::shakes his head, muttering a bit:: To think, I ran all the way up to Gryffindor tower..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and shakes her head a bit, chuckling softly:: I wasn't sure, I just kind of wanted to avoid Hufflepuff tower for a while.
Zarek Yeran: ::scratches his head in confusion, looking at Charisse:: Hmm? How come?
Charisse Banning: ::Shrugs a bit, smiling slightly:: I don't know, really...
Zarek Yeran: ::Looks at Charisse, apparently concerned, before seeming to realize something, and frowning a bit:: Is Cedric still giving you a hard time about the Match?
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs softly and shakes her head:: No, not at all. They just found out about David and they've been basically apologizing all over themselves and falling all over me to see if I'm alright.
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles a bit, nodding slightly:: I see. I wouldn't want to be around that either. Speaking of the match, I cant wait. I'm just hoping I can manage to catch the snitch without making any insane dives this time..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and eyes him for a minute, nodding slightly:: Just do me a favor, okay?
Zarek Yeran: ::Smiles, nodding at Charisse, looking somewhat confused:: Sure, Whats up?
Charisse Banning: ::Studies him for a second before she puts down her bag and blushes just slightly:: Try not to get Cedric hurt...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, shaking his head, grinning at Charisse:: I wouldn't even think of hurting Cedric. I've always considered him a friend. The Weasleys wont act any different to him than they would to any other seeker. Besides Malfoy of course. They actively try to hurt him..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit:: Thank you, I appreciate it... He's put the entire team under strict orders to not so much as touch a hair on your or Gerrard's bodies.
Zarek Yeran: ::nods at Charisse, smiling a bit:: Of course. ::looks somewhat startled:: Why did he do that? That doesn't seem like Cedric..Normally he is the do anything to win type ..but he has always played fair..
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head a bit, eyeing him for a minute:: I think you're confusing him with Wood, but I can't say I wasn't as shocked as you are... it's odd really... ::Shrugs a bit:: I don't know...
Zarek Yeran: ::shakes his head, chuckling a bit:: Wood and Cedric are both like that when it comes to Quidditch. Cedric just isn't quite as obsessed.. I suppose that he knows We're Friends of yours, so hes being nice. He's always been pretty friendly with me. I havn't talked to him much this year though..
Charisse Banning: ::Shrugs and looks at Zarek for a minute:: Does he really come off that way? As far as I see it, he's not obsessed with winning, he's just good. Really good...
Zarek Yeran: ::shakes his head once more, chuckling a bit:: Its not that hes obsessed, he just likes to win. He has always pushed his team somewhat hard to win, but never broken any rules to win. Remember two years ago, when he tried to Call the game off, when Potter fell off his broom? He told me later, that he was glad they won, but wanted to win fairly..I've also seen him pretty upset after losses though..so he just strikes me as a person that really wants to win..
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head, smiling at him for a minute:: He's the kind of person that wants to do well, to push himself to the limits and prove himself, but he doesn't want to do it unfairly. He's... well... he thinks that he needs to earn the attention that he gets instead of simply getting the attention because of his looks, but he can't see himself when he's up there on his broom... ::Her eyes take on a slightly dreamy look:: when the sun glistens on that golden skin and his hair... that he's perfect... that any girl would be lucky to even get a smile from him... ::Blinks a bit and smiles, shaking her head:: He wants to be known for something other than his looks...
Zarek Yeran: ::nods, chuckling a bit before smiling at Charissse:: You word things so much better than I do. I made him off to be some kind of obsessed monster or somthing ::frowns slightly, shaking his head:: Sometimes I wish I HAD his looks.
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns and looks at Zarek for a minute, her eyes studying his face for a minute before she smiles, shaking her head a bit:: But, Zarek... you do...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, and looks about ready to shake his head, before he blushes, and smiles a bit:: Well..uhm..Thanks Charisse ::turns a deeper shade of crimson and looks around the room quickly, before looking back at Charisse, smiling::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and reaches out to pat his shoulder lightly:: It's true, Zarek... ::Chuckles softly and looks at him for a minute:: Wanna know a secret?
Zarek Yeran: ::Looks at Charisse for a moment, before nodding slowly, looking confused:: Secrets are always good ::chuckles a bit, still grinning::
Charisse Banning: Well, every year, the second through seventh year girls vote on who will be named "The Most Gorgeous Boy of the Year" Well, every year Cedric wins, obviously, but since your Second year, when you were eligible, you've been second every year...
Zarek Yeran: ::Blushes a bit more, grinning still, before looking quickly to the bookshelves:: Your kidding, Right...No way..
Charisse Banning: Zarek! I wouldn't lie to you! ::Chuckles softly, shaking her head a bit:: It's completely true. I'd show you the results paper, but it's been bewitched so that only the girls can read it.
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles a bit, shaking his head, still blushing:: I know you wouldn't lie to me. Its just hard to belive really..wow..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, settling herself on one of the beanbags and looks up at him with a small chuckle:: But as far as Cedric goes, sometimes I wish I had his looks...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, shaking his head quickly before frowning a bit:: How could you say that? I haven't seen anyone here thats more beautiful..
Charisse Banning: ::Blushes a bit, lowering her head slightly before looking up at him:: That's very nice of you, Zarek... but...
Zarek Yeran: ::grins at Charisse, smiling a bit:: But its true.
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head a bit, eyeing him for a minute:: Well, I personally think that you may need to consider glasses, but that's just me...
Zarek Yeran: ::Pokes Charisse in the side, looking at her a moment:: Then you'll need to think that half the guys here should consider Glasses. Nearly all the Gryffindors, and at least half of Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw think Gerrard and I are the luckiest guys here.
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly, playfully batting at his hand, a little more color rising in her cheeks and she looks up at him:: I find that very hard to believe, but thank you, Zarek…
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, grinning at Charisse and smiles a bit:: Seems we have the same problem tonight. ::looks around the room for some kind of distraction:: Would you like some Pumpkin Juice? ::Grabs two chalices and a beaker of Pumpkin Juice, pouring one and offering it to Charisse, then another for himself::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and takes the chalice with a small nod, happy for the distraction:: Thank you...
Zarek Yeran: ::smiles, holding his own Chalice up to Charisse' before taking a small sip:: Not a problem.
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and takes a small sip as he does, looking around a bit before looking up at him:: You really are a sweetheart, Zarek..
Zarek Yeran: ::smiles at Charisse, setting his Chalice down for a moment:: Thank you..Charisse. I honestly feel much better about myself now.
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles in return, looking up at him:: I'm glad, Zarek...you really deserve to... ::Shrugs a bit, taking a sip of her pumpkin juice, letting her gaze fall to the fire::
Zarek Yeran: ::smiles at Charisse, chuckling a bit:: Thanks Chari..Your really great, ya know..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Gathers up his books and tosses them into his bag and does a halfway sarcastic salute to Professor Snape before turning and leaving his weekly detention appointment and heading up to change and drop off his books, muttering the password he steps through, smiling and nodding to a couple Gryffindor's lounging in the common room and climbs the stairs, nudging open the door and throwing his bag on his bed, pulling off his robes as quickly as he can::
Charisse Banning: ::Looks up at Zarek with a small smile:: It's the truth, Zarek, and thank you as well...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Mutters to himself before chuckling slightly, imitating Snape to the empty room:: Pretty soon these will be daily detention appointments Mister Rayne..::Makes a horribly droopy and creepy face to the mirror and laughs, pulling on a t-shirt and his jeans, raising an eyebrow at the piece of parchment on his desk and picks it up, chuckling softly:: Be there in a minute..have to make one stop first...
Zarek Yeran: ::smiles again, nodding at Charisse:: Of course..hmm, Gerrard will be here soon, I wish we had a bean bag for him ::A squashy maroon bean bag appears a bit in front of Chari's and Zareks, to still give everyone feet room:: Hey, that works. ::chuckles, grinning a bit:: Thats Cool!
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly at Gerrard and nods a bit:: It's a great room... ::Hmm's and looks around for a minute:: I wish my homework was done...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Tucks the envelope into his back pocket and strides out of his room and to the owlery and steps through the door, scanning the perches for Urza and smiles, holding up the letter:: Got a job for you buddy...
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and glances at her bag, reaching over to pull out her half finished potions essay and sighs softly, shaking her head:: I guess it doesn't work for everything...
Gerrard Rayne: Hurry now, i need this back soon..::Attaches the letter to his leg and strokes his head a few times smiling as he takes off and soars through the window and then ponders:: Okay..seventh floor...::Turns towards the door and stalks of off::
Zarek Yeran: ::frowns a bit, shaking his head:: Thats no fun. Teachers probably figured some students would find this, and try to use it for just that reason..
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and nods a bit:: True enough... ::Settles deeper into her bean bag, looking around:: I still need to get Christmas presents for everyone...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Makes his way to the seventh floor corridor and starts from where he is and paces back and forth three times and waits for a few moments before the room opens and he steps in::
Charisse Banning: ::Looks up as the door opens and smiles as she sees Gerrard, looking just a tad nervous as she has for a few weeks:: Hi, Gerrard! How was detention?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Stretches a bit and stands for a moment, chuckling softly:: The sweet smell of...::Sniffs again, making a somewhat disgusted look and frowns:: Of homework...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, looking up as Gerrard enters:: Gerrard! How was Snape today?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Blushes slightly at Charisse and then smiles, striding over to them and drops down into the empty bean bag, laughing softly:: It was detention and Snape...well i think i almost saw him smile...but i'm not sure if thats because he's found some new way to punish me...or because i'll be doing more then one a week now..
Zarek Yeran: ::winces a bit, looking at Gerrard, shaking his head:: What happened this time?
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and shakes her head a bit:: Well, Snape will be Snape... But at least you won't have to see him for a week and a half.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shrugs a bit and laughs:: Nothing...really...he mentioned something about potions being an exact science to someone who wasn't quite getting it and i just interjected that most of the time we estimate ingredients since potions can be touchy one way or another...and he didn't seem to appreciate that..::Shrugs again and shakes his head, smiling at Charisse:: You make an excellent point and man i cannot wait!
Charisse Banning: ::Her eyes widen at Gerrard and she shakes her head:: Gerrard! You're supposed to be trying not to get detention!
Gerrard Rayne: ::Blinks a bit and holds up his hands, signaling innocence:: I didn't! It was just an innocent comment! I really didn't mean anything by it other then that he's a moron...but thats completely besides the point.. ::Frowns a bit and nods slowly:: Okay...okay...next time i won't say anything...
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head, rolling her eyes slightly at him:: Someday he's going to curse you... or poison you... or something... and none of us will be able to blame him....
Gerrard Rayne: ::Raises both eyebrows at her, before frowning:: Well...
Zarek Yeran: ::shakes his head at Charisse, grinning at Gerrard:: We wont be able to blame him, but I will personally try to curse him back. It is Snapes fault that he terrorized all students. We wouldn’t be so mean to him if he was nice to us.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Mutters:: How would you not be able to blame him...he was picking on a poor first year who had no idea what he was doing!
Charisse Banning: All I'm saying is that other teachers do the same thing and you don't go around insulting them at every chance... he deserves a little bit of a break is all...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, shrugging a bit:: I've tried to stay on Snapes good side, but he seems to get more vicious then. I dont actively try to annoy him..anymore at least
Gerrard Rayne: ::Sighs a bit and shakes his head:: Well it wasn’t fair to that kid either...everyone does something wrong their first time...and well that’s because the other teachers act like adults...But alright...i guess i could leave him alone..
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head a bit and sighs softly, setting down her chalice and rubbing her temples:: I'm sorry, I just... can't help but feel a little sorry for him sometimes...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and chuckles softly:: It's alright...in truth i do to because believe it or not i've talked to him during some of my detention visits...he isn't that bad it's just when he picks on those younger students..i'd much rather that he'd pick on someone his own size or at least someone who knows almost as much as he does..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles slightly, looking up at him:: Let's just try to lighten up on him a little... please?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Raises his hands a bit and nods slowly:: I will do my best to leave him alone during class... ::After a moment adds a little reluctantly:: And out of class when i see him...
Charisse Banning: Thank you... I'm not saying you have to be nice to him... just don't pick fights...
Zarek Yeran: ::nods at Charisse, chuckling a bit:: If you two haven’t noticed, I've tried to be a bit nicer to him lately. After that Prank, I kinda felt we shouldn't be as mean to him..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at Zarek and nods:: I know... it's nice of you...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods slowly and smiles a bit:: Well I think I’m about the only one who ever picks fights with him anymore..though that’s not really the point of what i do..::Chuckles and shrugs:: but i'll leave him alone..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at Gerrard and nods a bit:: Thank you...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles a bit and nods slightly:: No problem...
Zarek Yeran: ::shakes his head a bit, chuckling:: After the Malfoys mother thing, I dont think we'll need to mess with him for awhile anyway. He wont be forgetting that soon..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles softly and nods:: True enough...
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head a bit:: I walked into Potions early today and he had a package... he was putting every counter curse he knew on it... and then he could still barely bring himself to open it... it was so sad...
Gerrard Rayne: Well, it's understandable after what we did...but honestly with the way he was treating the three of us in and out of class he deserved something...i'll be it maybe that was a bit harsh...but still...
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and nods a bit:: true enough... I felt bad though... ::Shakes her head a bit, looking at the two of them:: But why are we talking about Snape when we have a whole break to look forward to?
Zarek Yeran: ::shrugs a bit, looking at the two of them:: The only thing I have to do in the next three days thats really important is a Quidditch Match. I'll be glad when thats over, because then I have nothing to worry about, just having fun on the break.
Charisse Banning: ::Nods happily and then sighs softly, looking around a bit:: I wish we could leave today... I miss Uncle Sirius...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles and laughs a bit, shrugging:: Who knows..sometimes he provides a nice subject...but your right...as much as it's good to be at school it'll be nice to be away and not have to worry about homework...and well..everything..
Zarek Yeran: ::Grins at Charisse, chuckling a bit:: Well, we could leave today. Not sure the teachers would like that much though..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles at Charisse and nods slowly:: Couple days and we leave...trust me..it'll come quickly...just try not to think about it ::Laughs a bit and nods at Zarek:: Very, very true... ::Ponders a bit and raises an eyebrow at the homework in Charisse's lap:: What are you working on?
Charisse Banning: ::Looks down at her work and shrugs a bit, frowning:; Potions essay... almost done though... ::Shrugs a bit and looks around:: If you didn't have that Quidditch match, I could get us a great reason to leave now that no one could argue with...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles at Charisse, smiling a bit:: Well, match is tomorrow, we can leave two days early still, If you'd like..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Hmm's a bit:: Which one? And the only way to stop a match this close is if a key player was injured without time to replace them...otherwise Quidditch goes no matter what really..
Zarek Yeran: ::grins a bit, hopping on his bean bag:: We could actually pack tonight, and leave right after the match tomorrow, if You two would like. I'd be all for that.. But.::looks at Charisse for a moment, confused:: how would you be able to get us out of here, two days early?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shrugs a bit and chuckles:: Can't say I’d object to that..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and hops a bit, her eyes glittering and looks around a minute:: Great! I wish I had my mirror... ::A square silver mirror appears in her hand and she looks into it, tapping the edge with her wand and speaks clearly:: Sirius Black.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and laughs a bit at Zarek:: I've learned not to question her methods...they just work
Zarek Yeran: ::nods at Gerrard:: I know, but its always fun to ask anyway ::chuckles a bit, shaking his head::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Motions to her with his hand:: See what I mean?
Zarek Yeran: ::shakes his head, looking at Charisse in awe:: See, I told you that you were amazing Chari..
v Walk Me Home v: ::Sirius's face appears on the mirror and he speaks in an excited voice:: Chari! ::Then his voice turns serious:: Is everything alright?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods an enthusiastic agreement with Zarek:: Too true my friend...too true..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at Zarek and Gerrard for a minute before returning her attention to the mirror:: Yes, it's great. Just ready to leave Hogwarts... could you possibly get Uncle Remus to agree to call for us to go on one of his special "Defense Against the Dark Arts Training Camps"?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Snaps his fingers and chuckles:: And there you have it..magic at it's best..
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, shaking his head grinning at charisse, muttering somthign to the effect of:: Absolutely brilliant..
v Walk Me Home v: Of course I can! When do you want to leave? How many of you are there? What are your full names?
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and shakes her head:: Right after the Quidditch match tomorrow... There are three of us... Gerrard Rayne, Zarek Yeran, and Charisse Banning...
v Walk Me Home v: No problem. I'll see you tomorrow!
Charisse Banning: Thank you Uncle Sirius! ::Flashes him a large smile before the surface of the mirror goes blank::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and smiles and waves at the back of the mirror, grinning:: Thanks Mr. Black! Mr. Lupin And thank you Charisse.
Zarek Yeran: ::hops off his bean bag to give Charisse a big hug:: Thanks Chari! This is great
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and puts the mirror down on the table, chuckling softly and returning the hug:: No problem. It'll be fun. Anytime you guys need out of school for a while...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles at Charisse and grins a bit, chuckling:: I'm really terribly comfortable right now...so i owe you a big hug later and another thank you..
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and shakes her head at Gerrard:: No problem at all.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods slightly and sinks into his bean bag chair, groaning slightly before smiling:: Thanks...Need any help with that Potions essay? Figure once that's finished we should head outside and get some fresh air...just relax a bit and get our minds off of watching the clock..
Zarek Yeran: ::nods in agreement with Gerrard, chuckling a bit:: I think that would do me some good. Varian has been looking to wander about again too..
Charisse Banning: ::Yawns slightly and nods to Gerrard, taking out a quill and scribbling a few closing lines to her essay:: All done... ::Yawns again and curls up on her beanbag for a minute::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles softly and smiles, staring at Charisse for a moment:: Exhausted?
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and opens one eye, looking up at Gerrard, shaking her head, muttering a soft:: No...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit and eyes her suspiciously for a few moments, nodding slowly:: If you say so...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, grinning at Charisse:: Not an extremely convincing no
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns and stands up, bouncing around the room with a large smile, looking like a 2 year old on double espresso::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and watches her for a moment, shaking his head:: Okay well now you seem pretty awake...
Zarek Yeran: ::laughs a bit, grinning at Charisse:: What do you say we hop along outside now? I'm sure its nice and dark by now..
Charisse Banning: ::Nods a bit and scoops up her things, bouncing toward the door::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Groans a bit in protest and stands up, stretching and striding towards the door, chuckling softly:: Sounds like a good idea..
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, grinning at Gerrard, before looking at Charisse for a moment, and heading out the door::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Walks out the door, dragging just a bit and chuckles, striding a bit faster to catch up on their way towards the front gate::
Charisse Banning: ::Sends her bag magically up the stairs to the Hufflepuff common room and continues out into the snowy night, looking around a little::
Zarek Yeran: ::steps out onto the snowy field, shuddering a bit, before looking around:: Yep, Varian definitely going to have to come out tonight. Its coool :shivers slightly::
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and nods a bit, smiling at Zarek:: Ari will definitely have to make an appearance...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and steps outside, shuffling his feet along through the snow, staring up into the night sky and the moon shining brightly, illuminating the pure white snow on the ground, nodding at the two of them:: Tonight seems like a good night..
Charisse Banning: Well, there's no time like the present... ::Takes a running leap down the steps in front of the castle, Ari appearing halfway and landing the a rather deep snow bank, only her tail peeking above the snow::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Strolls down the stairs and smiles, giggling a bit as he watchs the small brown tail poke around in the snow, his form almost melting, his hands and arms coming down to the ground in large paws, his large white form blending almost perfectly with the snow as he walks, sniffing over the hole where Ari landed::
Zarek Yeran: : ::chuckles, dropping behind a bush, emerging as Varian, wandering over and digging Ari out of the snow bank where she landed::
Charisse Banning: ::A tiny gold fur covered head sticks out of the snow, miniscule teeth chattering a little as she scurries out of the hole::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head, snow showering from his fur and he barks softly at Ari and Varian, trotting through the snow::
Charisse Banning: ::Does her best to follow King, but her little legs and claws are made for climbing and she keeps half burying herself::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and watches Ari for a moment and lies down in the snow, his back coming to just above the surface and barks softly::
Zarek Yeran: ::trots through the snow slowly, coming up behind Ari, and nudging her with his head, barking to where she can hear :: hop on
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grins slightly as best he can and nods a bit, standing up from the snow and walks, using his front legs to clear snow as best he can, not exactly sure where he's headed, if anywhere for the moment::
Charisse Banning: ::Looks gratefully up at Zarek and carefully climbs onto his head, sitting quietly::
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles a bit, the best a tiger can, before trotting off to follow King, trying not to move his head much::
Charisse Banning: ::Slips down so that she's sitting on Varian's back and squeaks something that sounds oddly like "Ride 'em cowboy"::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Bows his head slightly, taking some of the snow into his mouth and lets it melt and swallows it, his tail staying down and making a little trail through the snow,. Turns his head and barks softly which nearly sounds like a laugh, nearly crouches and with tremendous speed and in a burst of white powder disappears into the endless field of snow::
Charisse Banning: ::Squeaks softly, her head darting from side to side in an attempt to find King::
Zarek Yeran: ::barks softly, muttering:: King, where'd you go? ::looks around, able to move his head freely now, searching for king::
Charisse Banning: ::Stands up on Varian's back, looking around a little more before shrugging slightly::
Gerrard Rayne: ::The snow settles back onto the ground after a few moments and only a couple minutes later he glides up from behind them and comes up alongside, snow falling away from his fur as he does then nips softly at Varians neck before turning his silver gaze up to Ari for a moment and then stares straight forward, as they move through the snow::
Zarek Yeran: ::jumps a little bit as King appears, surprisingly not Knocking Ari off of his back when he does so and barks something like:: Ah! King, you almost made me drop Ari.
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles as best a tamarin can and raises a little hand, waving at King as he comes up alongside them, suddenly thankful for the fur covering her cheeks as he looks at her::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and wags his tail a bit, growling:: Sorry about that..::Sniffs loudly and then sneezes, some of the wet snow having gotten where it shouldn't be::
Zarek Yeran: ::looks around a bit before growling:: Where can we go that’s dry?
Charisse Banning: ::Rolls around on Varian's back in what appears to be animalistic break dancing::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and stares off into the distance over the snow, his eye's reflecting the exact shape of the moon, his gaze slowly moving to Ari, and he widens the distance between them by a foot or two in caution::
Charisse Banning: : ::Sighs in relief as the snowflake that had lodged itself next to her skin is brushed away and she settles in again on Varian's back, looking at King for a minute::
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Gerrard Rayne: : ::Shakes the snow away from his head and walks next to the two of them again, his gaze studying her quietly for a moment before he nudges Varian in the direction of the forest, where at the edge the snow hadn’t been able to reach and the grass still remains visible::
Zarek Yeran: ::trots slowly to the edge of the forest, sitting just under the canopy, in a large dry clearing, before growling:: Ah, much better
Charisse Banning: ::Hops off of Varian's back, picking up a large leaf and drags it along the ground behind her until she reaches a small mushroom and lies down, with her tiny head on the mushroom, using the leaf for a blanket::
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, shaking his big tigerish head, grinning a bit:: I told you you were tired.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Comes up just behind him and sniffs the grass a few times, near where Ari is lying and turns around in a couple slow circles, patting down the grass before lying down slowly, his body angled in sort of a half moon shape and rests his head in the grass, his eyes closing just about halfway, a small glint of silver can be seen just under the lids, a soft growl emitting from him in agreement::
Charisse Banning: : ::Looks up at Varian with her very human looking eyes and shakes her head:: Not tired... ::Yawns widely:: Just... c-cold... ::Pulls the leaf closer around her, frowning as it crumbles into a hundred pieces::
Gerrard Rayne: ::His ears slowly move backward until their flat against his head and he moves over, nudging her mushroom gently::
Charisse Banning: ::Stands up and brushes leaf dust from her fur, looking up at King::
Zarek Yeran: : ::chuckles, once again emerging at Zarek, and removing his cloak, covering Ari with it from her shoulders down,smiling fondly, before turning into the tiger again::
Charisse Banning: ::Falls over from the weight of the fabric on her small form and thrashes about a bit as she's burried in it::
Zarek Yeran: ::quickly moves the fabric with his snout, chuckling apologetically::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Turns his head to the side, just a bit, the edge of his lip curling up in a small smile, his eye still half covered by his lid, his whole body rising and falling slowly, small puffs of breath coming from his snout::
Charisse Banning: ::Pats Varian's nose lightly in thanks and looks at King for a minute::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Pulls his hind legs up to him and curves his head back, his nose covered by his tail, curled up into a little oval shape, his back rising and falling with each breath::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and awe's to herself at King's form before tiptoeing up to nuzzle his paw lightly before walking back to curl up under Zarek's cloak, her head on the mushroom::
Gerrard Rayne: ::His paw twitches slightly and he wags his tail a couple times opening one eye, following Ari for a moment and lets out a long breath, his eye's shifting slowly to Varian and he smiles as best he can, settling back into his spot::
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, his big yellow eyes lighting up as he looks at Ari, and smiles like only a tiger can, before curling up in the clearing, resting his head on his paws::
Charisse Banning: ::Rolls over after a minute, adjusting herself a dozen different times before sitting up, her little form quickly replaced by a slightly blue lipped Chari::
Zarek Yeran: ::looks at chari, blue lipped and shivering, under Zareks cloak, and scoots a bit closer to her, trying to keep her warm::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Raises his head a bit and looks up at her, his face drooping a bit in a frown and he scoots over, which looks a bit funny being on his stomach and lies his head on Charisse's lap::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles slightly, stroking King's head with one hand and Varian's with the other, warming up a little now that she's in human form and chuckles softly:: Tamarins were not made for snow...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head a bit and looks up at her with large silver eyes, sniffing at her hand::
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles a bit, his form quickly replaced by Zarek, who looks a bit odd, having Charisse pet his head:: I think we might want to go on in soon..Gerrard and I will need some rest for the match tommorow..
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns and looks up at Zarek, her hand falling from his head:: Can't we sleep out here?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Growls softly and frowns, his head drooping into Charisse's lap, obviously not too pleased with the mention of going in::
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, grinning at Charisse, and patting king on the head:: That would be fine with me..We need one thing first though. ::pulls out his wand and mutters a few words, causing a large tent to appear out of nowhere, on the other side of the clearing:: There we are. At least we won’t freeze to death now…
Gerrard Rayne: ::His large silver eyes light up a bit and he barks softly::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, leaning over to hug Zarek with one arm:: Thank you!
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head a bit, strands of fur falling::
Zarek Yeran: ::returns Charisse' hug, still petting King on the head:: I think i'll be sleeping as Varian. It would look strange to anyone who found us, if you were sleeping in a tent with two guys. I can see how a wolf and a tiger would look much better though.
Charisse Banning: ::Looks at King for a minute:: No?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Cocks his head to the side and stares at Charisse in wonder for a moment and shakes his head again, more fur falling and he paws at it::
Charisse Banning: ::Considers for a minute and takes out her wand, waving it at the tent so that it looks very much like a small cave and smiles:: I think I'll sleep as Ari...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Barks softly and leans up, licking Charisse's cheek and stands up, chasing his tail for a second::
Zarek Yeran: ::nods, chuckling a bit:: As long as your warm. ::Smiles at Charisse, then at the wolf, shaking his head, but grinning broadly::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Finally convinced he wont catch it, he trots over to Zarek and nuzzles his neck, barking a bit::
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Charisse Banning: ::Looks at King for a minute, a tiny tinge of color coming to her cheeks, though it may be from the cold and Ari quickly takes her place, already on her way to the cave::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Growls something inaudible and trots after her, sniffing purely out of habit as they come to it's entrance::
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, appearing as Varian immediately, stopping at the cave entrance to sniff about::
Charisse Banning: ::Turns back into Chari and quickly seals the mouth of the cave to make it appear to be empty once they're all in and then curls up as Ari::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Trots into the cave and looks around, patting the stone floor with his paws and turns around a couple of times, sliding down onto his stomach a few inches from Ari::
Charisse Banning: : ::Scoots a little closer to King in an attempt to keep warm and closes her eyes, squeaking a soft:: good night
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shifts his head and leans it over her little body, resting his snout on the stone floor and the fur on his neck barely touching her, but just enough to help her to stay warm and stares out the entrance of the cave, growling softly:: Good night...
Charisse Banning: ::Yawns a little, and cuddles a little closer to him, burying her face in the fur on his chest as she shivers a bit before drifting off into a light sleep with a contented sigh::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Pulls up his hind legs, curling nearly into that half moon shape, his tail coming up just below his hind legs and he brings his head down, his nose fitting nicely just behind the tip of his tail, cradling her small form on his stomach::
