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Ama · 01-15-2008, 04:36 AM

You walk out of the castle and around the grounds, grass crunching underneath your feet. There’s a distinct sweet smell in the air. When you look up you immediately know it’s coming from that odd-looking van-hut hybrid in the distance. Surrounding the Van-Hut are what seem several surfing long-boards embedded into the grass, all intricately decorated with bright colors of different swiveling shapes. From the top of the van there is, surprisingly enough, a chimney. The baby blue color shines ominously, even on a cloudy day and from the windows hang small herbal gardens. Surrounding the van are several crates and barrels, their contents unknown. Behind the van is a grey dome of a plastic like substance. As you get closer you see a sign stuck on the ground that says: “KEEP OUT”; quite a contrast from the warm welcome greeting on the wooden door magically installed into the van.

You approach the door and underneath the welcome sign there is a note:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Note

“Yo, dudes and dudettes. Knock twice before entering if its casual, thrice if it’s urgent and once if its personal. You dig?

Peace, Love and Granola

Ocean Tea Jones

P.S. If I don’t answer I’m most likely out by the lake.”

DalekDeatheater · 02-23-2008, 10:14 PM

"Yes a wolf." Monica nodded.

Ama · 02-23-2008, 10:15 PM

He stopped mid-stride, wand still out, turning on his spot to face Excelsior, a brow lifted on its own accord. "You mean to say the wolf is gone and that a student went after it? Where did they go?"

Ocean rubbed the back of his head. This began to sound like more trouble than he was up to dealing with. Smiling sympathetically at the boy apparently named Clifford, he clapped his shoulder. His gnome problem would have to wait.

Slytherin Fox · 02-23-2008, 10:17 PM

"The girl, her name is Ponessa, she ran into the forest after the wolf," Excelsior said. "She was by herself. Oh yeah, she told us not to worry about it, that she didn't think the wolf would come back again or hurt anyone." That part was kind of weird, but Excelsior figured he better mention it, anyway. What was it about that wolf?

Waterloo · 02-23-2008, 10:22 PM

"It's alright." Clifford sighed when Mister. Groundskeeper clapped him on the shoulder and gave him an 'I'm sorry this is more important' smile. "I guess killer wolves are more important than attacking gnomes."

He rocked back and forth on the balls of his feet, his hands still in his pockets as he watched the small group. "Oohh. Ooh." He he began bouncing excitedly. "Are we going on a wolf hunt?"

Slytherin Fox · 02-23-2008, 10:26 PM

"I'm sorry, Clifford," Excelsior said. "I know these gnomes are of concern to you. I wouldn't worry too much about any of this stuff, though, I think it's all going to be okay."

Ama · 02-23-2008, 10:29 PM

"Into the forest..." muttered Ocean redundantly, his gaze wondering to the line of dark trees where the Forbidden Forest began. No one was allowed into the forest. Ocean himself wouldn't wander into the forest without some proper preparation.

He filed the name Ponessa into the important archive of his memory. The way the girl spoke about the wolf, according to Excelsior, made it seem like the female student had had some previous interaction with the wolf.

He tried not to chuckle at Clifford's last words and since he didn't dare find his question humorous, he rewarded the student with a grip of his shoulder in approval.

"Not exactly," he replied. "Where did you say you saw the wolf? Perhaps its best if you take me there?"

Slytherin Fox · 02-23-2008, 10:33 PM

"It was down by the lake," Excelsior said. "I can show you the exact spot where we were talking when we saw the wolf, and where the wolf was."

Ama · 02-23-2008, 10:41 PM

Nodding simply he kept his wand out just in case and released Clifford's shoulder. "Very well, lead the way Excelsior," he ordered and tilted his head at Clifford. "You may come if you want to. Unless you want to keep watch over my van here."

He was hesitant about leaving the children around his hut alone. Excelsior had said the wolf hadn't been violent but who knew if it returned irritated and decided to attack someone. Ocean couldn't possibly handle the guilt.

Slytherin Fox · 02-23-2008, 10:42 PM

"Okay," Excelsior said, starting off towards the lake. "We'll be back soon," he promised Monica and Tia. It was best if they were kept safe, just in case. "Are you with us, Clifford, or would you rather stay here? It's up to you."

DalekDeatheater · 02-23-2008, 10:43 PM

Monica headed off with her brother, no way she was going to be alone while w wolf was around!

Saz Hale · 02-23-2008, 10:46 PM

Tia nodded at Excelsior and decided to stay because she did not want to be near that wolf again there was something strange about the wolf that really scared her

Waterloo · 02-23-2008, 10:49 PM

It seemed Mister. Groundskeeper and Excelsior were going off to the lake to see if they could spot this wolf creature. He gave a low whistle, they were brave.

"I'll - uh, stay and keep watch over your van." He said quickly, with a nod. The idea of a wolf hunt sounded exciting. But Clifford was the boy that found gnomes scary, this wasn't his thing at all. "I'll be like your security guard, you know, make sure noone steals your ..." He looked around and spotted these weird board things sticking in the ground and a few barrells. "Uh - stuff." He finished slowly, before folding his arms across his chest.

"Did you not wanna go on the wolf hunt?" He asked, noticing Fiona had decided to stay behind. At least he wasn't on his own if the wolf or gnomes decided to pay the Groundskeeper a visit.

GlassXRose · 02-23-2008, 11:19 PM

After the trek up to the hut, she someone else at the hut. "Hey." she said quietly, and rotated her arm slowly, pushing her silver hair out of her eyes.

Waterloo · 02-23-2008, 11:25 PM

"Hey to you too." Clifford raised a suspicious eyebrow when some girl he didn't recognise approached Mister. Groundskeeper's hut. He was here under special orders to watch over this van, and he would do a good job.

He unfolded his crossed arms, and held out an arm to halt this girl. "If your names not down, you're not coming in." He said, eyeing her through narrowed eyes.

Ama · 02-23-2008, 11:33 PM

Ocean snickered, losing his credibility as a grown up for a few minutes. Clapping Ponessa's shoulder as he walked past her, he ruffled Clifford's hair. "It's okay, Big Cliff, she's with me," he spoke in a teasing manner, pulling out his wand and tapping the door knob twice. The door knob turned scarlet and vibrated in its place briefly before returning to it's normal color.

Ocean put his wand away and opened the door, sweeping his arm, he gestured to the inside of his van-hut. "You're both welcome inside."

Waterloo · 02-24-2008, 12:27 AM

Clifford grinned sheepishly and puffed out his chest proudly when Mister. Groundskeeper ruffled his hair, called him 'Big Cliff' and started unlocking his house. If you could call this strange thing a house, that was.

It seemed he knew this intruder girl, so the hand Clifford had raised to stop her slowly returned to his pocket. "You were lucky this time." He warned, one eyebrow raised before turning back to the van and Mister. Groundskeeper.

He was welcome inside?

Ooookay. He looked over his shoulder toward the castle. He had two choices. One: Attempt to make his way back to the castle, and be at risk of killer wolves and war-frenzy gnomes. Or two: Stick around with with this strange guy.

He stepped over the threshold in an instant. "Do you have any food?" He asked in hope as he scanned the small place. All this drama had given him an apetite.

Crayola · 02-24-2008, 12:40 AM

Evangeline didn't even had time to take in the weird appearance of the Groundskeeper's thingy. Nope. She was too busy trying not to think about the scary wolf she had just saw. And too busy trying not to fall down.

Which was incredible harder to do when you were running.

Miracoulsy, she managed to get to the van without falling over and slowed down her pace as she saw who was there. Excelsior and his sister. And Clifford. Now was not the time.

Turning to the Groundskeeper, she tried to remember his name. She had heard the Headmistress said. She had. Hmmmm...Of course! He was called Sea!! "Mr. Sea.." She started, panting ever to slightly. Okay, maybe running all the way hadn't been such a good idea. "There's a huge wolf...in the pathways." She told him seriously, stopping to breathe again and placing her hand on her chest. Nope, running hadn't been one of her best ideas. "He was sniffing and..did I mention he was huge??"

Ama · 02-24-2008, 12:54 AM

Ocean had begun to tell Clifford about the banana nut muffins when he was interrupted by another student, this case a frightened girl. Raising his palms calmingly he shushed her softly. "There there," he whispered, holding her up by the shoulders. "Catch your breath."

Another wolf? Or was it the same one? Ocean greatly hoped it was the very same wolf as before. Dealing with a lone wolf was better than having to protect students from a pack of wolves. And it was so odd that they'd show up at this time of day.

"Cliff," he spoke loudly turning to the boy. "Since the van is open, take Excelsior and Monica inside. On the coffee table there should be a basket of muffins. Help yourself. Betty will serve you some tea."

He purposely forgot to mention that Betty was a temperamental magical teapot.

"Don't step on the moss by the table, it's sensitive and don't touch the glass tanks. The beetles get skittish."

Waterloo · 02-24-2008, 01:08 AM

Clifford was a little peeved when Mister. Groundskeeper muffin talk was interrupted by someone, but when he caught sight of Evangeline looking panic stricken his stomach seemed to drop.

It seemed she'd seen this wolf too, and it was then he realised how serious this was. What if Evangeline had got hurt? He gave a firm nod, clicked his heels and saluted when Mister. Groundskeeper began giving him orders.

"At your service, Mister. Groundskeeper sir. You go teach that big bad wolf a lesson. Kick his butt!"

Was Evangeline going with him? EEK! It seemed that way. He sent her a reassuring smile before motioning for Excelsior and Monica to come in. It didn't seem safe out there anymore.

"I hope this Betty lady hurry up and serves tea." He muttered, looking around for the waitress as he began shoving a muffin in his gob.

Deeee-lish.

Crayola · 02-24-2008, 01:21 AM

Evangeline stopped talking when Mr. Sea placed his hands on her shoulders and she nodded, following his advice. Just breeeeeeathe. Breathe. She smiled back at Clifford and looked back up at Mr. Sea when her breathing was normal again.

“Okay. So I was by the pathways and I saw this boy acting all wolfy like.” She told him seriously with a nod of her head. “Running around on all fours and so. But then, just minutes ago, there was this enormous wolf prancing around and sniffing the air.” Her nodding soon became more frantic and she chewed her lip. Silly scared girl. “I just came to tell you, sir.” She finished, her voice low.

Big wolves with big teeth were a big no no.

Ama · 02-24-2008, 01:26 AM

Eh...

The Groundskeeper did his best not to express his suspicions or confusion and simply removed his hands from the girl's posterior. Instead, he focused on the description he was given of the earlier wolf. He'd deal with strange students later.

"Was the wolf white with blue eyes?" He inquired.

Crayola · 02-24-2008, 01:32 AM

Evangeline wrinkled her nose in concentration for a moment. Was the wolf white? "Hmmm...I do believe it was silver, sir. Even though I suppose it can be appear to be white." She shrugged, focusing on the eyes. Had she looked at the wolf's eyes? Hmmm..nope. Not really. "I'm not sure about the eyes though. I was too busy looking at his teeth." She admitted sheepishly, her cheeks turning dimly pink as she admitted to be scared.

But then again, who could blame her?

Ama · 02-24-2008, 01:43 AM

Inside the hut, Betty was alarmed by the sudden appearance of students. Buzzing from her spot on Ocean's desk she whizzed towards the nearest and stinkiest of them all, flying circles around his head.

Outside the hut, Ocean was guessing that the wolf this girl had seen was probably the very same one Excelsior and company had seen by the lake.

"Is it safe to assume that the wolf is gone?" He inquired the girl. "Or would it be best if you took me to the spot you saw it last? I think that's best," he answered himself. One could never bee too cautious.

Waterloo · 02-24-2008, 02:01 AM

On the outside, Clifford appeared to be in heaven. He was sitting here, a basket full of muffins infront of him, happily stuffing his face. What more could a guy want? He was worried though, about Evangeline and about Mister. Groundskeeper. There was a wolf out there. Or possibly a pack of wolves. That couldn't be good.

And where on Earth was this Betty woman? Clifford was ready for his tea already! Maybe she was playing hide-and-seek. Chewing his lip he pondered searching for her, but something Mister. Groundskeeper had said about glass tanks and beetles kept him glued in his seat.

Then, without warning, Clifford was under attack.

Under attack by a teapot it seemed.

His arms flapped around wildly as he tried to swat at the teapot that was flying around his head. Gnomes, wolves, teapots. Was he a magnet for trouble?

"Betty!" He called helplessly, "Betty.. Miss. Waitress Lady! I don't wanna play Hide-and-Seek anymore! I give up, you win. Help! The teapot is trying to eat my ears!" This was just too much. With a small whimper, Clifford slipped of the chair and crawled under the table, hugged his knees to his chest and rocked back and forth.

Crayola · 02-24-2008, 02:07 AM

“I’m not sure, sir.” Evangeline started, chewing on her lower lip in concentration. She had left immediately hadn’t she? She didn’t know if the wolf was there still. “So I suppose you’re right. The best is that I take you there.” She breathed out a small sigh, that meant facing the Big Scary Wolf again.

She looked over at Clifford sadly, it she was going to die she wanted at least to see him one last time. But she couldn’t help but to blink. Clifford was under the table, looking very scared, and being attacked by a – teapot? “Hmm..sir? Your teapot is attacking Clifford.” She said, nodding at where Clifford was.

What a weird day today was turning out to be.

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