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The brunette listened to the hologram many times over. He understood, and yet didn't understand a thing. Luckily a lot of the basics were easy to figure out..he just wished that he had his eye-sight back. Once the hologram was done, Lark went to put on his necklace, and hold the key. He knew certainly well that he was fighting, was controlled, was blinded, and died..so this was probably a form of the underworld of sorts. Take deeeeeep breathes, Lark told himself, any challenge could be faced...

The concept of being kidnapped, though, and how real this place felt like it wasn't a spiritual place. In fact he could feel the sunlight from the cave he was in. The young warrior paged through the pamphlets, the supposed money, and made sure all of his tools were in place to gather more questions. Just from hearing the young woman (but not feeling a true presence) his mind immediately knew that this was a magical place. No doubt the audio came from it. Biting his tongue, knowing how hungry and thirsty he was, Lark stepped forward.

That was a mistake.

The sun was harsh and it burned him until a new sensation flooded his whole body.

Blinking, Lark opened his eyes and saw the brand new world around him! So unlike his world this Gennessia was! And he could see again on top of that! This was great! The only problem is that everything was dropped beside him. Lark guessed the excitement got to him about seeing until seeing..paws. Brown paws. He staggered back, shocked, Lark glanced in the pool near him and saw a wolf before him. Was that him...? Aah he was going to have a rough time..so many questions....

He took as much of the papers as he could, along with the key in his mouth and slowly started towards the new place. Someone had to know about how to lift this curse!

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[Mami was making her daily rounds when she saw a dog with a device in his mouth.]

Hello there. Who did you take that from huh? Can you give it here?

[She held out her hand expectantly.]

[oh! finally someone! Lark approached, wagging his tail and handed it to her]

Do you know how to work that? I heard the..person, Ms. Schee? [his memory was weird from being shaky]

...Ah..I can talk... [actually this was good! But looking at Mami, he had he urge to attack?]

Oh you can talk! This must be yours then. I do know how to work it, do you want to make a post of some kind? I can either type it or record you talking depending on what kind of post you'd like to make.

[lowers his ears, what was she saying about posts and???]

It's okay. I don't need to..do what you said. I just need to know how I can not be a mangey mutt like this.

Do you know where the nearest mage or wizard is to get this curse off of me?

[Do magical girls count?]

Cursed? No, I don't know anyone personally who can fix that, but that's why you should make a post. It will call out to everyone here and if someone knows how to reverse it, they'll contact you, okay?

[his mind went to making a wooden post, but that wasn't what a post was? Most likely not]

You know how..right? I can't exactly hold things, miss...?

Here.

[She set it up to make a video post and pointed it at the not dog.]

Ok, now just look here and say what you want.

[Woe is Ted, lover of animals and greater lover of truth. If only he could have both! Alas, the beasts of the world are too empty to endure.

BUT THEN!

He spies with his covetous little eye a dog. With a necklace. An answer to his prayers. Now, how to approach this fascinating new arrival? He sure hopes it doesn't have rabies. Avoiding any threatening eye contact, he makes a sharp whistle to get attention while holding out his hand for a sniff.]

Hey, here boy! Right this way!

[How could man's best friend refuse a man so inviting?]

[he, his ears, and tail perked up at the whistle-WHYYY OH GODS WHY WAS HE A MUTT]

[lowly growling at himself, Lark padded over and offered the many brochures, folders, and cell phone to the other, just for him to talk...if he could]

Oh, you...likely understand all I say. Aheh, sorry for any, erm, patronizing.

[Even cavewomen that come into the world have intelligence, the odds are good that this dog is an intelligent as anyone.]

Would that your tongue was so apt, eh? So you're ah...likely confused about what you're doing here. Just, um, blink twice if you don't understand something.

[He'll count on Lark to nod and shake his head for "yea"'s and "nay's.]

So that phone is how most of us communicate. It also has a few other utilities that I'm afraid your limbs, at present, can't avail you. Still, I've seen dragons work wonders with the device. Perhaps someone at Nova City can make adjustments?

Anyway, you've been brought to a new world chiefly comprised of five cities, of which those pamphlets will tell. You're in Genessia City now, which I think is the best of the bunch.

Most people, upon arrival, go to The Commons for their living space. After that they look for work.

Do you understand so far?

[Lark didn't blink. He understood fairly quickly, especially the basics. This seemed to be the future. The wolf just wished that the man before him didn't smell or look delicious to him.

He had a hunch of what it was, but he was in slight denial, and shocked from being here in the first place]

I understand--

[pauses and perks up] Ah-I can talk. Good. Now-first off, I am NOT a dog, or a wolf, or whatever I am right now. [ears twitching in irritance]

I just..turned into one. Is that normal for coming here? [sighs] Thank you for the information, young man..

[Ted spurts a laugh.]

Haha, well, that makes things more convenient, eh?

Oh, don't pout. You make a handsome enough canine. Why, I could just rub your belly!

[But he won't because he's oh-so respectful like that.]

Ahaha, no, you're the first I've seen with that particular predicament. Will you be needing clothes in the event you change back to whatever you really are? I'd hate for you to suffer indecency.

You're quite welcome. I've tarried in this world for near three years, letting me satisfy many curiosities.

[OH HE'S POUTING and squinting his eyes now]

I see.. No-I don't think I will. If I have a place to go, surely clothes won't be a problem. Right..?

[just what he needed-naked, in a new place, this was surely a nightmare]

What's your name? Urg.. actually I need to hurry. I can't be around people, not when I'm hungry..Just..point me to this Commonplace?

That's, heh, not quite confident...

[He's gonna bring clothes just to be safe. The next bit is very disturbing. Still, he sounds remorseful enough. Benefit of the doubt?]

It's that way.

[He pointed to the northeast; not that finger gestures seem all that specific. Ted's speech gains speed as the drama mounts.]

It's Ted, but there's no time! Time is of the essence! It's a twenty minute walk, but as we want speed, walking the dog's out of the question! You'll just have to be carried.

[Without waiting for permission, Ted motions to put one arm under his neck and the other around his rump.]

Don't worry; even a greyhound couldn't outpace me!

[Wait what, he was already running when Ted scooped him up]

Uh?? Are-you..what..how? You're a person..?

[why did he find comfort in being held] -And you're strong..

[definitely a dream] -Erk, whatever. Just hurry before I eat you, or your blood..rr...

[That's the power of his ever-present goku uniform for you. Or he just works out regularly. The world may never know.]

Pffha, what the devil else would I be? A phantom? All right; hold on tight!

[He tore through the streets in record time, causing all the commotion one might expect from a canine-carrying clown among the crowd.]

Rats! The population prohibits. The shortest way between two points is a line, but the next best thing is...

[He looked up, smile curling.]

A parabola!

[Holding tighter, he leaped upon a rooftop in a single bound, jumping among the empty spaces like a grasshopper. Only the paranormal could explain such precarious parkour. Despite the danger, he's having fun. If only he could say the same for his charge.]

[Sweet holy gods above, how is this person doing this? Definitely not a phantom, but a damn strong person in the least!]

[The wolf's body shook in the Ted's arms, wanting to hold on for dear life, but his arms merely flailed a bit, whining]

A-a-are we there..? If-so..put. Me. Down.

[These bounding, aerial strides reduced the journey to a fraction's length, and was more fun besides! For Ted, anyway. Even he could see the wolf enjoyed it little, but then, perhaps disquieted nerves would abate the base blood-lust that made the trip so urgent.]

Hush, puppy. I know these streets well; we'll touch down soon.

[True to his word, Ted stops the crazy train as he sticks the landing. But instead of wild applause, he comes across the landlady, patrolling her building with the imperious and authoritarian air of a despot. Unfazed by his grand entrance, she stops her slow gait to utter a severe edict.]

"No pets allowed."

[Darn, Ted thought. She makes a fair point.]

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[Lark was an acrobatic himself in his circus years, but this was ridiculous! The world didn't seem to stop moving, even when Ted stuck the landing. It wasn't until the landlady spoke that the brunette wolf, growled]

I'm no pet. J-just need..blood... [snarling up at her, his eyes dizzied up] Human blood..Rrrr....

[..but man, was he weak, and couldn't believe that came out of his mouth] ..No- I won't attack. Sorry. No. That was wrong..Rrrr..

[A slight shock came upon her mien, though it remained difficult to tell whether it was the fact that Lark talk, or what he said. Her hand moved to a small bulge along her hip: a handgun she kept for troublemakers. Hoo boy, Ted had to salvage the situation.]

Aheheh, meeting silliness with its own, eh? Come now; you know I'm an old face and he's a new one. Ergo, he must be your newest tenant.

[She scanned the two with an expression of iron.]

Then where's his key?

[...fiddlesticks.]

Why, we'll produce it at once! It's, ah...hold on...

[His absent-mindedness may have kept Ted from securing Lark's belongings. He pat himself down, checking his minds and his pockets. With a desperate air, he looked towards the wolf, hoping he'd somehow remembered his things.]

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[Lark didn't know why but the emergence of this 'gun' made him tremble more. He didn't know what it was, but it certainly was something dangerous-! He lowered his ears, felt the sweet sweet ground and paused]

Key... [looks down] This necklace isn't the key?

[it occurred to him that it was in the pamphlet he had in his mouth and he handed it to Ted, oops. He poked his nose in the blonde's pockets]

Pamphlets, you had it-and that metal thing that glowed... [the vampire growled a little bit, still cursing his wolf form]

Aheh, not the key to the apartments. I've never seen a lock shaped like an amulet.

[An audible aura of impatience emanated from the landlady, holding him in her gaze like a gorgon.]

"If you don't have your key, I'm afraid-"

[Ted, in a fit of nerves, cut her off]

I ah, was in such a rush to carry you here I must've forgot...to...carry away your things as well, hehe...

[The landlady was not amused by this blunder. Ted was seized by a repentant urge to correct his error.]

Just...please, miss, will you watch over him while I, ironically, play fetch? I won't be but a few minute's wait.

[Let it be said that for all her want of warm sentiment, the landlady was not without patience or a somber shade of hospitality.]

I will wait ten. In the meantime, I want him muzzled and leashed. He doesn't seem safe, and I've the other tenants to mind.

[All too eager to comply, Ted produced both a muzzle and a leash to hitch Lark to the nearest post. He looked deeply regretful.]

I beg your pardon and your patience, sir. Please, let me mend the sin, and retrieve your possessions. I promise I'll be quick!

[was this guy for real? Lark stared up at Ted in disbelief, clenching his jaw shut to not want to chomp on anything..or anyone. Maybe that lady..that would be lovely..she had plenty of meat on her bones and her blood-!!!

Lark lowered his ears, and he was HITCHED!]

It's not a sin... [he tried to reason, but whined] ..But okay?

[He impatiently waited and watched Ted off hungrily. If he could have, he would have just ran off-at least away from people! But no, there was this lady, and he wanted blood...bad. Low growls were heard from him, trying not to stare or glare at the woman]

[Don't worry about any mouth-related incidents, Lark: that's what the muzzle's for!]

Carelessness is a sin, and I ask both your virtuous patience to endure it.

[With that, he scampered out of sight, with but a flash of light and a hiss of wind to mark his passing. The landlady, for her part, was unmoved like a queen's guard.

He had donned his goku uniform, black like the space between stars, to increase his speed and provide a near-instant return trip. It's a grim sight, which is why he didn't make use of it to start, but desperate times called for desperate costume.

He raced at their original meeting beside The Bay, eyes scouring the ground for the misplaced pamphlets. Lord he hopes they're where they left them, fearing both the greedy soul that would take, as well as a generous soul that would replace them to the lost and found of the police.

In the interim, the landlady was still, only checking her gun and making sure it was loaded, and that the safety was off. She wasn't much for conversation.]

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[What. Wait, what-did he just..discard his skin? That blackness was terribly familiar, but he didn't know why. Lark was sure that it was familiar..perhaps it was in his last battle with that..no-of Theadora and her Demon---]

I can't hurt you... [The wolf growled, finally giving up and falling to the ground. Maybe he can die this way. This was good.]

I won't hurt you... [he reminded himself moreso, waiting and watching the landlady checking out her 'gun']

[To the landlady it sounds only like "mmf ffm mm", but she doesn't like that tone, mister! Her eyebrows knit as Ted appears in far different clothes than he arrived at. But then, when you run the apartments for everyone from all over the universe, not much could make her budge.

Ted's triumphant, at least, with a return trip under half the length of the one going.]

Got it! Right where they were left, thank God. All right, let's usher you in.

[With rapid dexterity he unwinds the hitch and unstraps the muzzle, flashing the landlady an apologetic smile as he walks the dog into his room.]

A thousand pardons for my haste. Here, I'll throw in some garments for the trouble.

[He says, taking the time to use his very human hands to unlock the door and literally throw in a shirt, boxers, and a pair of jeans. He doesn't go in himself; privacy's important, after all. He'll call after him once Lark's made himself comfy.]

Sorry for all the excitement, are you doing all right?

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