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[inthedriversseat]

[ Hello people, have a look at Mikaela looking more than a little befuddled, but otherwise normal. Kinda strange for someone who seems to be in Nova City currently. ]

Okay. So. Um. Looks like I can turn into a stone monster now?

A gargoyle if I have my Halloween creatures straight. Is this going to be permanent? Because I don't really mind as such, but not cool having that done without your permission. Anyway, anybody got flying tips for me? Or can explain how stone me can fly at all? I should be way too heavy. I also don't know how to control the change. I hope I get better at that.

So, yeah, sorry, but this is really, really weird.

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[nrgsvr]

The change is temporary.

Start off slow. Pick a place with a lot of buildings to rest on, or trees. Flying can be really tiring.

I was a fairy last year.

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[innocent_royal]

[There was now a tiny fairy girl kneeling over the camera.]

This is the second year I became a fairy. It's kind of fun, but also inconvenient...

[Like fear of getting blown away by wind, or getting pounced on by a cat.]

What I did to learn to fly was have a safe place to land. I practice fluttering my wings and then flutter around low to the ground. Then just progressed from there...

I honestly can't say how much time you need to learn, being a gargoyle.

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[k2so]

That shouldn't be possible according to the laws of physics. Or the laws of biology either.

When the change happens, what are the variables? Are you under stress? Hungry? In danger...?

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[initia_nova]

Gargoyles usually turn into a stone during the day. Maybe that's why?

[Ey there, winged creature buddy.]

[inthedriversseat]

[ Hey there Hot Wings! ]

Maybe. I wish I had paid more attention when we talked about gods and mythological creatures and all that in school.

[ Revenge of the Humanities. ]

[inthedriversseat]

I don't know? I haven't thought about it, to be honest. But I'm going to keep a list. Maybe I can figure it out that way. And I know that stone shouldn't be able to fly, but I shouldn't be able to turn into stone either, so...

[inthedriversseat]

[ ... ]

Wings and fairy dust and everything? Did you sparkle?

[ You're having her on, right? ]

[inthedriversseat]

[ Fairy! Well. Damn. It's real. ]

Okay practice on the ground, and the other fairy said to be careful that I fly only where I have plenty of places to rest. That sounds doable. Flying should basically be flying, shouldn't it? Apart from the size.

[ You so tiny! ]

[initia_nova]

[Heh. He's impressed by the size of her new wings too.]

Perhaps you can find information about Gargoyles in the library. At least you know what you are, that helps.

I'm Scott, nice to meet you.

[inthedriversseat]

That's a good idea, I'll take a look. What are you, Scott?

[ Some kind of demon, she figures, but would that be rude to assume? ]

Oh, yeah, and my name's Mikaela. Mikaela Banes. I'm still pretty new.

[k2so]

If it was magic what changed you and other people, I think we can rule out logic from the equation.

I've never seen anything like you before. My boyfriend also has wings but he doesn't turn into stone. I'd have noticed.

[inthedriversseat]

There seem to be a lot of people with different kinds of wings walking... or flying... around. Guess they're really popular.

Did you grow anything weird, too?

[k2so]

Very cute. Gale said it won't last more than a week and half or so, so there's that.

No, I'm still my usual handsome self.

[He waves a hand towards himself.]

[inthedriversseat]

Oh, that's not so bad then. I can handle a week. I would just be annoyed if it became a permanent thing.

[ She grins at him. ]

And you're looking handsome enough by yourself, damn right.

[initia_nova]

Best luck, I...don't think I am a vampire, light doesn't bother me and I don't have enlarged fangs so I think I'm just a common demon.

[Ah, kid. Bless your naivete.]

Nice to meet you. Sorry you have to deal with all this while you are still getting settled.

[inthedriversseat]

It's fine, I'm not mad about it, just a little bit overwhelmed. But it could be worse. Nobody is shooting at me or trying to kill me in any other way, and I haven't even been kidnapped yet other than the obvious. This is the best time I've been having all month, believe it or not.

[initia_nova]

That's one of the best things about this place, people is used to strange things. They don't start chasing you with pitchforks if you happen to not look or act like the average citizens. Don't think they ever have an 'average' here.

It is? Is your world more complicated than this one?

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[borntolove]

[Look it's a werewolf with glasses, a bit of a certain hairstyle on top and holding some test tubes it seems and very brown eyes]

Gargoyle, you're alive during the night and have petrified skin and organs during the day.

My friend is turning into one as well and whipping up an antidote so she won't be petrified during the day.

Don't suppose you're interested.

Hallo, I'm The Doctor by the way.

[k2so]

There's still a chance it could take longer and shorter than that, I'm not sure how reliable is Gale's word.

[Oh Mikaela, you know how to win the heart of a robot.]

Thank you, miss.

[inthedriversseat]

Not really, I just had some really really weird weeks. You wouldn't believe me if I told you... or you'd think I'm weird.

Or maybe not, if people with pitchforks are a worry for you. What, are you Dracula's son or a witch or something?

[inthedriversseat]

I'm sure he means well, but yeah, I'll try not to get my hopes up. Prepare for the worst, right?

[initia_nova]

Trust me, I wouldn't. My life isn't exactly normal and quiet back in my own world. Weird is a relative term.

No, no, I promise I'm not a vampire. Uh...well usually. As you can see now I look like a demon.

[He's going to flap his wings behind him to bring them to attention. They's small compared to hers.]

[k2so]

Good strategy, it keeps you alive.

Now, for the important questions...How high can you fly?

[inthedriversseat]

I... don't know. I have been staying close to the ground, just in case. And no I don't think I want to find out till I'm sure I won't crash.

[inthedriversseat]

[ Mikaela's eyes widen with glee. ]

Seriously? Your friend's working on that and she would share? Hell yes, count me in! I'm very interested. The whole stone thing sucks. I'd be grateful to her.

[ She eyes him for a bit, intrigued most of all by that gravity-defying hair. ]

I'm Mikaela. Mikaela Banes.