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[Celyn Ryan]

"I uhh... No, I'm really not,"

Celyn smiled softly, Not one of those fake "how am I supposed to get out of here" smiles, but one of those "So what?" kinda smiles. His not being human really wouldn't change her opinion of him.. Why should it?

I'm a were, actually... I hope that doesn't change anything."

She gave a gentle shake of her head, "Terence, Honestly Do you think that would change anything?" she asked softly. "It really doesn't bother me none, I've actually wanted to meet a Were.. My father used to tell me such grand stories about Were's.." she spoke softly.

"I generally keep it a secret in these areas, Some humans aren't exactly friendly to us so, it's better for business if they just don't know."

Was that a hint that she shouldn't say anything to anyone? Well she wasn't planning on it. She knew nobody else around here but him. His little secret would be safe with her, She chuckled softly he looked so distraught about telling her. So, she moved closer to him and gently took his hand off his face "Come on now Terence, It's alright. I won't tell a Soul ever, and I promise you I wouldn't still be here if I didn't want to be.." she spoke softly. Brown and green eye's stared up at him softly.. She hoped he wouldn't be upset at her for asking.. She just was curious. Darn her curiosity sometimes..

Celyn hadn't even realized her hand still gently held onto his, Keeping it from his sweet little scruffy face. She wanted him to smile.. She loved that smile. If he didn't want to show her.. the Were side.. well he didn't have to. Though, she would sure love to see it one day.. but perhaps that would wait alittle while.. "I wont bother you anymore with my question's.. I didn't want to make you upset.." she spoke softer now, Realizing his hand and letting hers fall to her side.. a soft sigh passed through her lips, "boy.. I hope he's not upset with me.." she thought to herself..

[Terence Yorick]

Terence was relieved and the only person he was upset with was himself. How did he slip up so easily? He usually didn't have a problem with that kind of stuff. He hopped the stories she had heard about the Were's were good and none of that demon were-wolf garbage he'd seen before. There couldn't be too many stories, these Humans had only been on Nox for aprox 15 years.

"Yeah, secrets are nice. And not sharing secrets is often better," a small smile reappeared to his face. As long as she was fine with it and didn't go sprouting the secret all over, he figured things would end up fine. Her hands were soft and gentle, something he hadn't felt in a while after living alone for quite some time.

"I can answer questions, but, if your staying. I'll let you get settled in first, then, I'll let you know a few things." his soft smile turned to a smirk when she let go of his hand. When he thought about it, it wouldn't be so bad to have her know right off the bat. He'd be able to be more like himself that way. He obviously still had to be careful but not quite as reserved.

"Oh yes, one more thing..." He wandered over to a curtain and pulled it back. This is the only actual shower on the ship. You can use it, but you cant take too long because it does use up a lot of water and I need to make sure we keep enough of the water reserve for other things as well." It was off topic but if he didn't say it when it was on his mind he'd probably forget about it. "I didn't design the ship so I'm sure why it's in this area... But it's there and that's what counts." He smiled again.

[Celyn Ryan]

Why was she so nosy? Usually she just left things alone, Did her job and called it a day.. but nope. Not with him of course. She had to pry into place's where she probably didn't belong, But at least he wasn't upset with her. Infact, that smile seemed to tell a different story. To bad she didn't have a neat little secret to share with him.. After all she was just a Human. Nothing to interesting with being a Human..

"Yeah, secrets are nice. And not sharing secrets is often better,"

A chuckle passed through her lips, "Well you can trust me. I won't say a word to no one!" Relief washed over her when he smiled, Everything would be fine if he just smiled. His secret would be just that, A secret. His were side wouldn't be a bother, Well so she hoped. She never met one before, and felt well nice knowing one. Especially befriending one.

"I can answer questions, but, if your staying. I'll let you get settled in first, then, I'll let you know a few things."

She smiled softly, "Well, To be honest I don't have much with me. Just a few clothes and personal things.. So how 'bout I meet you back at the Lounge in.. An hour?" she asked softly. That way maybe they could talk about a few more things. Let her get more comfortable with the place.. and perhaps get a shower.

"Oh yes, one more thing..., This is the only actual shower on the ship. You can use it, but you cant take too long because it does use up a lot of water and I need to make sure we keep enough of the water reserve for other things as well."

She smiled, Good just what she needed. A shower! "I won't take to long, I promise" she gave a soft wink and chuckled. She'd been showering at the school with only 5 minutes for the past Four year's. She could make it taking fast shower's still. They'd need the water if they were to take any trips soon, They'd need more money for more water.

"I didn't design the ship so I'm sure why it's in this area... But it's there and that's what counts."

She chuckled again "Exactly, I think I'll be fine with short shower's.. but I'm not sure how wonderful I'd be without a Shower at all." but he was right, It didn't matter where things were, just that they had them.

*I hope you don't mind me skipping forward a bit?*

She quickly exited the room, Jogging down the hall's and back outside, She'd left all of her stuff outside. It was just one suitcase and a backpack. Light and easy to carry around. Throwing the pack over her back, she picked up her suitcase and moved back onto the Ship. This was it, She smiled softly as she stared up at the Kildeer, Yup. Everything was going to be just fine!

After UN packing her suitcase, she placed a few of her picture's around her space. One of her and her Father, One of her Mother with her belly swollen. Celyn smiled softly as she ran her finger over the pictures.. Oh how she missed them. Sighing softly, she moved towards the shower. A pair of jean shorts and a Tee shirt to lounge around in awaited her exit from the shower.
It was short and sweet, Though it felt nice to let the water wash away everything. The stench of fuel washed out of her hair, and was replaced with the sweet smell of Vanilla. It was nice to feel clean and actually be able to relax. Well for a little bit.

As she slipped the tee shirt over her head, she glanced at the clock. Just on time! Running a towel through her hair quickly she glanced at herself in the Mirror, Her damp hair seemed extra curly as it hung against her shoulder's she was nothing perfect in her eye's.. but she was always rather beautiful. Even in nothing extravagant, She seemed to just shine. Not only for what was on the outside, but inside to. Sighing softly, she made her way back towards the lounge.. Admiring and looking around as she went. She smiled softly as she took a seat.. Now.. Where was that Terence at?

[Terence Yorick]

Terence poked his head around the corner and made a small wave before walking into the room. "Sorry, I was just cleaning a few things out of my room." he walked over and flopped down beside her. He noticed the change in her scent right away, the vanilla was one of the greatest things he had smelled in a long time. It was a nice change from the nasty fuel smell that seemed to cling to everything.

Figuring she would blast him with questions he mentally prepared himself while cleaning by trying to think up any possible questions he could think of. Obviously his mind drifted a few times as he started to sing along to a few songs on the Network radio.

"Ok go. Ask away." He said quite happily. He was sure he was ready for anything thrown his way.

[Celyn Ryan]

"Sorry, I was just cleaning a few things out of my room."

Seeing his face poke around the wall she smiled softly, "It's alright. I was just doing the same thing." she stated softly.

"Ok go. Ask away."

She had almost totally forgotten her desire to ask him questions, She nearly whacked herself in the forehead. She hadn't even thought of what to ask him.. Well, She went for what she wanted to know first. About him, Not so much the were just yet. There would be plenty of time to pry into that..but for now, She wanted to know the Terence right here.

"Well for starter's.. How old are you? Do you age like Humans?" she asked softly. Hoping that wasn't to invasive..

[Terence Yorick]

"Yeah, I like to think we age like humans do. I am currently 26," He replied, "Do I look it?" He made a goofy grin and stroked his chin. Some people thought he was younger than he was when he decided to shave, so he let it grow out to make himself a little older. And at the time he was just too lazy to shave it off.

He was tempted to ask about her age, but remembered that was generally a touchy subject with a lot of female humans. So he restrained himself from asking. If she wanted to share she'd let him know at some point. After all, didn't curiosity kill the cat? He wasn't ready to die just yet.

[Celyn Ryan]

"Yeah, I like to think we age like humans do. I am currently 26, Do I look it?"

A soft chuckle was her first reply as he stroked his chin, with his goofy grin. To be honest, she would've only pegged him to be around her age, well he was. But more of 24. "Well to me, You can pass for 26.." she chuckled softly. She didn't mind his scruff, In fact she kinda liked it. It just completed him, with his quirky grin it just worked. She couldn't honestly picture him without it.

There was the humans who hated their age, Mainly women. Though Celyn didn't mind, In fact growing old wasn't something she feared. It was part of life, Something she couldn't wait to see play out. He didn't just outright ask for her age, but she would share it, just as he shared it for her "I'm 24.. Do I look it?" she asked softly. Many thought she was just a little teen, Though when she would speak her age came up to catch her. She was far more mature then most teens. Most.

There was one thing, Something she wasn't 100% sure about.. Vampires were Immortal.. So did that make the Were creatures Immortal as well? Did they ever age.. Like their body age like a humans would. Grow old and eventually just die.. "So are you... Like, Immortal?" she asked softly.

[Terence Yorick]

24? In all honesty she looked younger. "I would have guessed 19 or 20 to be honest," But wasn't looking younger the target of a lot of humans? He himself jut liked to try and pass as a but older so people would take him a bit more seriously. But sometimes that was hard because of his personality and strange sense of humor.

"Immortal? Oh God no... But that would be awesome..." He smiled at the thought. "the oldest were I myself have ever met, I think was around 115... He couldn't do a lot, but he was still alive." He would be set for life if he was immortal. He'd not have to worry about ever ending up depending on anyone else to get the basics needed to survive. He wasn't too fond of the getting so old you sit and have people spoon feed you all day. Nah, even though he was lazy he still enjoyed being able to run and hunt once and a while.

[Celyn Ryan]

"I would have guessed 19 or 20 to be honest,

She chucked "Well a lot of people think so to, But it's fine by me. I don't mind looking young" she chuckled out softly. Being young was nice, but being older was nice to. Like many humans, she wanted the prince charming with a little family running around. Even if this life was mainly rough and hard for most, she couldn't picture anything better then having a happy ending sort of life.

She could only picture Terence as he was now, Not old or young. Just here. He was perfect in all the way's she could see him now, He was kind but yet goofy. Nor was he full of himself by no means, which was something any women or were should like in any sort of man. He was not a perv, or one that was to shy to even look at a girl. Even if he was a Were, that would change nothing to their friendship. Nope.

"Immortal? Oh God no... But that would be awesome..."

She gave a swift nod of her head, Immortal; Nope. Giving a mental check on her list of question's. There seemed to be so many that ran through her mind all at once, She had to pace herself.. "the oldest were I myself have ever met, I think was around 115... He couldn't do a lot, but he was still alive."
Her jaw hung open slightly and a blank stare came across her features, Only for a second before she snapped back "115!? My god that's old!" wow.. She couldn't imagine living that long. Wouldn't life just become one big blur after so long.

"So.. Are there like. Two sides of you, The were and well you?" she asked softly trying to be kind and not seem rude or anything "Like.. Is the were a different person?" she hoped he didn't mind her question's.. and hoped he would ask some in return. She'd answer anything he wanted to know.. Well as long as she knew the answer that is.

[Terence Yorick]

"Yeah... that is old... I'm not sure if he's still around though." He was pretty sure it would be difficult to enjoy much of life after that long. You'd most likely forget more and more and probably become miserable.

"Well, in a sense it's like a two in one. There is me and then there is the 'animal'. Generally it's all me, but the other side comes out in tiny bits here and there, but for me it's mostly if there is a sudden explosion of emotion. Mostly anger... That's when sometimes you lose control over it." He stated. There were a few details that were a bit difficult to explain so he just sort of left them out. "Some people cant control their other side no matter how hard they try and others can have it completely in check."

"I've lived my entire life with a second mind and occasionally fighting myself inside. Sometimes I wonder what it's like to be fully human. One mind, less confusion and... No growing up with Vampires." He laughed slightly, "What was it like growing up here?"

[Celyn Ryan]

"Yeah... that is old... I'm not sure if he's still around though"

She couldn't help but to nod her head as he spoke, Her gaze lingering around them. Life would have to be downright miserable. Would you even remember your life? Or would it be something new everyday.. That was no life Celyn wished to live. Not now, not ever.

"Well, in a sense it's like a two in one. There is me and then there is the 'animal'. Generally it's all me, but the other side comes out in tiny bits here and there, but for me it's mostly if there is a sudden explosion of emotion. Mostly anger... That's when sometimes you lose control over it."

She listened intently, Eager to learn all she could about the Other side or Terence. This 'animal' she was slightly nervous about, Would she ever meet.. Him? Would the other side regonize her as well?

"Some people cant control their other side no matter how hard they try and others can have it completely in check."

"So are you the kind that has it completely in check?" she smiled softly as she asked. Like if she was to make him angry, not that she would try, would he loose control? It wasn't something she was afraid of, why would she fear it? For some reason she was merely fasincated with the whole.. Other side and being able to turn into a creature. How amazing would that be? Though the way he put it, having Two sides would probably be hard. Two different need's.. and two different wants. It would be very hard.

"I've lived my entire life with a second mind and occasionally fighting myself inside. Sometimes I wonder what it's like to be fully human. One mind, less confusion and... No growing up with Vampires."

She gave a soft smirk, Always the one to add Jokes..

"What was it like growing up here?"

She sighed softly.. What was it like to live here on Terra "Well for starter's, It stinks. The stench of fuel has just about covered everything a side from the 'Nicer' part of Terra. It was a bit rough, I was never in a rich atmosphere but my Father always kept things happy for me. Life on Terra I'm sure is nothing like Nox, Probably a cake walk for you.. but It's been tough at time's. Especially when you have no one.." she sighed softly. Thoughts of her Father racing through her brain.. She had to look away for a moment, The pain ached deep in her chest. But she turned back to face him and smiled "Basically what you see out there now.. Well it never really changes. The only thing that is different everyday are the people who stop here for Water and Food, Aside from that it's the samething everyday.. I can't wait to get of this place.. " she smiled softly, Not so bright as before. But hell, She tried to answer the best she could. She hoped that would do. Terra wasn't a blissful place, but nothing like Nox she was sure..

"What was living on Nox like?" she asked softly. Living with Vampires must have been rough.. They were the race she feared. Perhaps more then anything else..

[Terence Yorick]

"I wouldn't say completely but pretty much. I've... slipped a few times but generally caught myself before I caused any damage to anything or anyone." So far he hadnt had many problems with control since he left Nox. The planet was rather stressful so it was no wonder so many couldn't control both sides.

The stench of fuel was stuck to everything, he noticed it. It bothered him to stay out for too long. At least in his ship he had a basic air filter system which helped dull the smell by quite a bit. With heightened senses, fuel was not fun to constantly have lingering in your nostrils. "I could imagine one wold get bored here... There's no space to run or grow anything... It's too crowded, how are you guys still alive on this metal rock?" Maybe that was a bad thing to say...

Nox, ah Nox... "Keep to the right places of the planet and your good to go. But unfortunately the 'right' places of the planet don't contain the food we need. So when hunting, you need to be prepared. The Vampires, they killed off any humans that used to reside on the planet probably thousands of years ago, so what do they feed on? The animals we need to survive. Thus lessening our food source forcing us to spread out more. On the plus side the Vampires cant feed off of us, something about our blood doesn't mix well with their systems but they occasionally mistake a were in animal form for an animal and well I'm sure it's easy to tell how that would end... But over the last, I dunno... 100 years they've decided they were going to play with us out of boredom. So dwindling our food source wasn't enough, now some of them kidnap and 'play' with us..." He shivered at the thought. He had a very vivid memory of what had happened before he got off the planet he called home.

"It also doesn't help that they have a fascination with the biggest of us... Apparently we can last longer in their games... I'm not a fan of Vampire games. They really aren't as fun as they claim they are." It was times like that when he wished he had scars to show what had happened in his past. But a Were's body generally healed to fast for a scar to stick. It wasn't like they couldn't scar it just wasn't an extremely common thing.

[Celyn Ryan]

"I wouldn't say completely but pretty much. I've... slipped a few times but generally caught myself before I caused any damage to anything or anyone."

That was nice to know, At least he knew he could keep himself cool. Though there were those time's that well, Called for certain measure's. Which she could understand just.. Loosing it would fit in. Not that well, she could loose control, As much as she wished she could beat up pervy men, she couldn't. She was to feeble to ever attempt something like that.. One good thing Terence probably never had trouble with. Annoying Humans.

"I could imagine one wold get bored here... There's no space to run or grow anything... It's too crowded, how are you guys still alive on this metal rock?"

She gave a soft ugh and gently popped him in the arm "Oh come on now, We can have a little fun. You just have to know where to go.. Around the space port it's definatly waaayyy to crowded. But there are places on Terra that are beautiful. I'm sure Nox has a few pretty spot's.." She gave a soft smile, well so far she couldn't be mad at Terence.. Or at least not for more then a minute.

"Keep to the right places of the planet and your good to go. But unfortunately the 'right' places of the planet don't contain the food we need. So when hunting, you need to be prepared. The Vampires, they killed off any humans that used to reside on the planet probably thousands of years ago, so what do they feed on? The animals we need to survive. Thus lessening our food source forcing us to spread out more. On the plus side the Vampires cant feed off of us, something about our blood doesn't mix well with their systems but they occasionally mistake a were in animal form for an animal and well I'm sure it's easy to tell how that would end... But over the last, I dunno... 100 years they've decided they were going to play with us out of boredom. So dwindling our food source wasn't enough, now they kidnap and 'play' with us..."

She shivered when he spoke of the Vampire's killing off all the Humans that once resided on Nox. She remembered the picture's her Father showed her of the creature's of the night. A few humans survived the Massacre and even managed to snap a few picture's of the Murderer's. Their face's always haunted her Nightmare's.. She carefully listened to the rest of his description of Nox. Something about the way he told her of them 'Playing' with the Were's sent her mind spinning. How could those creature's be soo.. Awful? If only she could just send a spike through each one's heart.. Not that she would willingly go stomping off into their homes.

"It also doesn't help that the have a fascination with the biggest of us... Apparently we can last longer in their games... I'm not a fan of Vampire games. They really aren't as fun as they claim they are."

She caught the hint.. 'the Biggest of us' Perhaps he was larger then most?
"They.. Tortured you? " she asked quietly. Her gaze was innocent as she gazed at him.. Lost in her own imagination of them harming him.. Or anyone else for that matter. Anger swelled deep inside of her, though sympathy was more evident as she tried to smile softly. Yup, Her life was a cake walk indeed. "I'm sorry.. That must have been a very hard time for you.. I wish I could just wipe them all out.. Why would someone want to create creature's like that?" she now spoke mainly to herself.. Angry and bitter towards the creatures of the night. Awful and sick.. How could you get your Jolly's off torturing and playing with those who could be so alive? Her hand gently rested on his forearm, She sighed softly as she gazed at him.. "Sooo.. Off to something more happy.. Tell me, What types of Were's are there? she asked. Trying to forget the images of him in pain.. .

[Terence Yorick]

He couldn't help but smile at her comment about Terra and the small punch. He knew there were a few places, just never really had the time to check them out.

His smile had easily disappeared as he added, "Held for 3 weeks...Maybe more... Only got away because of the original Captain of this ship. That man was a force to be reckoned with. I never thought my ticket out of there would be a Human," Terence sort of stared at the wall almost blankly. "This ship was my ticket off the planet itself." He wasn't about to go into any detail about what had happened. He was pretty sure she wouldn't have the stomach for it and he really wasn't up to retelling most of it anyway. It was something he'd rather bury and never refind.

[Celyn Ryan]

"Held for 3 weeks...Maybe more... Only got away because of the original Captain of this ship. That man was a force to be reckoned with. I never thought my ticket out of there would be a Human, This ship was my ticket off the planet itself."

A soft sigh rattled her feature's, How could someone or better yet something do that to anyone? The frustration swelled in her chest, She a human could never do anything to them. she'd probably just kick them the best she could, but never really leave any sort of mark on them. She wished she could do more.. she wishd she was stronger.. Way more stronger then she was now.
Perhaps then she could do something worthwhile..

Her hand gently moved to rest on his forearm, She gave it a gentle wiggle and tried to give a reassuring smile.. That subject would be one she would leave alone. Off to something else.. She didn't like the way he was just staring off, Bad memories always put bad thought's in one's brain.. Couldn't have that now could we. "Sooo.. Off to something more happy.. Tell me, What types of Were's are there? she asked. Trying to ignore her imagination as it flashed vivid images of the Vampire's harming Terence..