15 May 2024, 20:48
Family Dynamics
So she has a cat. And she wants to be an Animagus too. Maybe she's a potential candidate to join my little project in the future. I can really use a tiger on my squad.
Justin enjoyed spending time with Brookie. He had hoped to learn more about Brooke's family in this little hangout together, but a gut feeling told him that it was an uncomfortable topic for Brookie. Justin inhaled the wind that was breezing by the two Ravenclaws.
Justin did not answer Brooke's last question and simply comically stared at her. After a few seconds the boy spoke up sarcastically, "No, he's not from Hogwarts but he does wear the school robe, eats at the Great Hall, and takes the same classes we do."
The boy then lightly punched Brooke in the shoulder. "Of course, he's from Hogwarts, Brookie," Justin laughed. "His name's Mylo Atkins. Real cool guy. He can draw everything we see perfectly, and he's a good dude. He gave me his old art supplies to take to my little Kayla at home."
An idea popped up in Justin's head. "You should bring Tigeress along. I would very much like to meet this special cat. What can she hunt so far? I'd be impressed if it can already catch birds."
Justin took out a pen and began writing on his forearm. "Let me know what prey it likes. I'll find some and bring it for her to catch." He then stopped himself and looked into Brooke's eyes. "You don't feed it canned cat food do ya?"
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Justin enjoyed spending time with Brookie. He had hoped to learn more about Brooke's family in this little hangout together, but a gut feeling told him that it was an uncomfortable topic for Brookie. Justin inhaled the wind that was breezing by the two Ravenclaws.
Justin did not answer Brooke's last question and simply comically stared at her. After a few seconds the boy spoke up sarcastically, "No, he's not from Hogwarts but he does wear the school robe, eats at the Great Hall, and takes the same classes we do."
The boy then lightly punched Brooke in the shoulder. "Of course, he's from Hogwarts, Brookie," Justin laughed. "His name's Mylo Atkins. Real cool guy. He can draw everything we see perfectly, and he's a good dude. He gave me his old art supplies to take to my little Kayla at home."
An idea popped up in Justin's head. "You should bring Tigeress along. I would very much like to meet this special cat. What can she hunt so far? I'd be impressed if it can already catch birds."
Justin took out a pen and began writing on his forearm. "Let me know what prey it likes. I'll find some and bring it for her to catch." He then stopped himself and looked into Brooke's eyes. "You don't feed it canned cat food do ya?"
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16 May 2024, 01:04
Family Dynamics
Brookline Quinn ✩ First Year ✩ Ravenclaw
Interacting
@Justin Shin[/reducio]
“Aww, he sounds sweet, ” Brooke spoke when Justin told her that Mylo gave Justin art supplies for his baby sister. Her eyes softened. To her, Mylo seemed like a cool guy.
Brooke giggled when Justin he said he'll be impressed if Tigeress can catch birds. “Ok, Tigeress could use some time not outside. ” she answered Justin's first question.
“ She likes to kill rats. Once she jumped on my bed in my dorm while I was studying, with the huge rat in her jaws! I-I-” (she shuddered) “It was the largest rat I've ever seen! She never did that again, because- ugh- I can't even how ugly and scary some are..” She was shaking slightly thinking about it and she almost was thinking about the memory. She pushed it away.
Once she stopped shaking Brooke added, “I haven't seen a dead bird in my dorm yet, she likes to run outside when I'm in classes, she somehow gets out, mind yeh, I've seen feathers in her fur but that's basically it.”
Brooke let out a shrill giggle. She quickly covered her mouth. Her face was red. Frick, she thought. When her face drained to its normal color she spoke, “Sorry.” Brooke smiled.
“Tigeress likes rats. Rats. Just I ask yeh one thing, don't have her catch it when I'm around. Brooke said, then her voice cooled, I swear if yeh show me a rat, Imma beat yeh the shi.. out of yeh after I stop shaking, if of course, I don’t faint...” Brooke said, dangerously and cold. But the coldness in her dark blue eyes changed to tiny golden specks, and she was smiling. “Sometimes, or I'll feed her dried cat food it depends what she wants. She’s basically spoiled. ” Brooke shrugged, her Welsh accent soft and had warmth for Justin.
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16 May 2024, 18:31
Family Dynamics
"A big rat... in your dorm... in Hogwarts? You sure that wasn't anyone's pet, Brookie?" Justin asked, nervously. "Rats that big are typically either from New York City or... domestically raised."
Justin then waved the thought aside, quite physically, with his hands waving in front of him as if he was actively erasing the thoughts. "I'm sure it's fine. Rat's reproduce rather quickly, and are on the cheaper side. It shouldn't be too big a deal," Justin said nonchalantly as he laughed out loud.
"My future Stripefang, will hunt most of its food," Justin exclaims. "Of course, that means as its owner I got to lead by example."
Justin rolled up his sleeves to show off his biceps and triceps. They were by no means, impressive, in adult standards, but they were quite developed compared to the kids his age. He flexed them hard like any eleven year old would in front of others.
"I need to learn how to hunt too. Can't rely on easy food like this. It keeps me soft. I need to earn my food. Like true apex predators," Justin grinned. "But... to do that, I need a couple more spells. I can't wait until I get my lion form. Hunting would be a piece of cake. The Forbidden Forest looks like it has plenty of good eating right?" Justin smirked.
"But I got off topic. Would you like to meet Mylo? He should be somewhere in the Ravenclaw common room making art. I wonder what masterpiece my best friend is making now?" Justin smiled with pride.
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Justin then waved the thought aside, quite physically, with his hands waving in front of him as if he was actively erasing the thoughts. "I'm sure it's fine. Rat's reproduce rather quickly, and are on the cheaper side. It shouldn't be too big a deal," Justin said nonchalantly as he laughed out loud.
"My future Stripefang, will hunt most of its food," Justin exclaims. "Of course, that means as its owner I got to lead by example."
Justin rolled up his sleeves to show off his biceps and triceps. They were by no means, impressive, in adult standards, but they were quite developed compared to the kids his age. He flexed them hard like any eleven year old would in front of others.
"I need to learn how to hunt too. Can't rely on easy food like this. It keeps me soft. I need to earn my food. Like true apex predators," Justin grinned. "But... to do that, I need a couple more spells. I can't wait until I get my lion form. Hunting would be a piece of cake. The Forbidden Forest looks like it has plenty of good eating right?" Justin smirked.
"But I got off topic. Would you like to meet Mylo? He should be somewhere in the Ravenclaw common room making art. I wonder what masterpiece my best friend is making now?" Justin smiled with pride.
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17 May 2024, 04:16
Family Dynamics
Brookline Quinn wrote: 16 May 2024, 01:04Brookline Quinn ✩ First Year ✩ Ravenclaw
Interacting
@Justin Shin[/reducio]
“Tigeress will be happy with another friend, ” Brooke remarked, smiling. She knew Tigeress wanted more friends. The.kitten likes playing around.
When Brooke saw Justin flex his muscles, she instantly looked away, her cheeks flaring once more. Why did people had to do that?! She didn't like when people did that, not because they would be bragging but because she just found it sorta uncomfortable.
“Er.. Why do you want to hunt?” Brooke asked, asking herself why Justin was so strange. But nevertheless Brooke pushed the thought away and made sure Justin wasn't flexing any more. He was still. But his biceps were outstandingly spectacular. What kid had that big of muscles?! Damn.... she thought, her eyes widening, her brain in a dumb trance.
Why!?? Look away!! she thought, snapping out of her trance, angry with herself. When Justin finally put his muscles away, she looked up and saw Justin was speaking about something else.
“Sure, why not? He sounds like a good kid. Anyway I could use a nap after this, legs are cramping... ” Brooke stretched, bones cracking. Wait, I thought Andy was his best friend... That's a little weird..She thought, her eyes held a little suspicious but she pushed it away, the suspension replacing with tiny golden specks as she returned a small smile.
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17 May 2024, 21:19
Family Dynamics
"We can bother Mylo anytime soon," Justin chuckled. "He's a good dude. He won't mind."
Justin then randomly began doing push ups. "Don't mind me, Brookie. My brain works the best when I'm active. Well... I don't need my brain to be active now, but I was curious if I could beat my record," said the overly-energetic eleven year-old boy.
"Before we go though, can we play with Tigeress? I want to make sure I win her heart so she likes me better than you," Justin teased Brooke. He grunted aggressively as he continued his push-ups. "I have my ways with animals ya see," Justin smirked as he elevated up and down.
The Korean boy finished his push ups at sixty-two and finished the work out by shifting from a push-up position to a handstand. His shirt was about to be lifted from the upside-down gravity, but luckily he grabbed it on time as he landed gracefully on his feet. Normally, Justin would not have minded, but Brooke had reacted quite shocked to his flexing earlier. It seemed like she was uncomfortable and just didn't know how to say it.
"Damn it, two away from the record," he groaned.
Justin then began digging through the care package his family sent him. "Aww... just snacks today. I forgot Dad's restaurant foods come next week... Tigeress would have loved raw salmon. Oh well..."
"So Brookie? Can we go play with Tigeress?" Justin asked excitedly.
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18 May 2024, 12:49
Family Dynamics
Brookline Quinn wrote: 16 May 2024, 01:04Brookline Quinn ✩ First Year ✩ Ravenclaw
Reducio@Justin Shin
“Damn... Pretty clever of you hmm?” Brooke giggled, teasing the Ravenclaw boy. She saw Justin's smirk. “We'll see about that,” She smirked back, sly enough to smirk.
Justin had finished his pushups that were too many to count for Brooke, and said, “Gymnast, are you now?” Her smile large and clear. It held a bit if teasing in her Welsh accent and it was well. But, by Merlin‘s beard damn... How did he get like 80!? She thought.
“Yeah,” The Ravenclaw girl spoke with excitement. “You stay there, Imma go get her,” Brooke added and walked quickly out of the Owlery.
When Brooke got back, in her arms was a smallish kitten that too much resembled a tiger, who was snoozing. Brooke tickled the kitten and when the kitten opened her eyes, Brooke let the kitten down and the kitten, now fully awake, eyes widened when she saw Justin. “Tigeress, this is Justy,” Brooke said like a baby to Tigeress, stroking her kitten‘s spine.
The inquiring she-cat trotted over to Justin, sniffing him experimenting. Her muscles rippled under her fur as she mewed, pawing at Justin‘s legs. “I think she wants you to pick her up,” Brooke spoke, excitement bubbling over.
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20 May 2024, 05:56
Family Dynamics
Brooke asked Justin if he played any muggle sports.
"Yeah, I played..." The boy stopped mid-sentence and stared at the pure-blood Ravenclaw, criss cross applesauce on the ground. He grabbed his chin in thought. It's not like Brooke knew the sports he played in the past.
"Uh..." Justin acted liked he was dribbling a ball, and performed a flawless jump-shot. "...basketball."
The boy then went up and acted like he was spiking a ball. "Volleyball."
He finally acted like he was throwing an American football. "Football."
I hope I explained somewhat accurately for her to understand. That was good enough right? Justin thought to himself.
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Moments later, Brooke left the owlery briefly and returned with a little cat that really resembled a small tiger. Justin and Tigeress were finally meeting.
The little tabby cat walked up to Justin and began pawing at his leg.
In the presence of an animal, Justin's personality completely shifted into "Big Brother Mode." His immaturity could be seen slowly being drained as he became calmer. His usual unfiltered mouth suddenly became an instrument of controlled discipline.
With eyes full of adoration and nurture, the black-haired boy gently picked up little Tigeress. "Why hello, princess," Justin said, smiling a genuine happy smile. He cradled little Tigeress in his arm and began scratching the back of her ears.
What followed shortly after was a barrage of compliments.
"You're so pretty, you know that? Of course you are," Justin smiled as he spun slowly a couple times with Tigeress in his arms. He began massaging Tigeress's neck. "You're in my arms awfully long. You sure I'm not bothering you, little baby?"
Justin gently put Tigeress down on the ground. He slowly crouched down and made eye contact with the little tiger cub. He stared at her eyes curiously, with a satisfied smile. "What's going on in that mysterious mind of yours?"
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23 May 2024, 12:17
Family Dynamics
Brookline Quinn ✩ First Year ✩ Ravenclaw
Reducio@Justin Shin
Next he was imagining that he was slapping his hand down in the air. Erm, Justin what sport does this? Brooke thought, not wanting to interrupt this hilarious act.
The last one Justin did was where he had his hand cupped and he was throwing his hand. Where all of them imaginative? Where all them had no air? Brooke had no idea and she didn‘t want to find out at this moment. She wanted to see how Tigeress would react to Justin.
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When Tigeress started pawing at Justin’s legs he picked her up with eyes full of adoration. Brooke smiled, she was glad her friend and her little kitten got along. The kitten started purring. Awww!
“Meow!!” Tigeress mewed softly when Justin started massaging her neck. “Aww, she likes yeh!” Brooke’s eyes were sparkling.
When Justin placed Tigeress on the ground, he asked her a question. “Mewow!!” Tigeress meowed excitingly and full of dynamic and ran away. Amusement flashed in her big bold green gaze. Brooke giggled at her silly brown tabby.
“How do you yeh like Tigeress? ” Brooke asked Justin, her lips twisted in a grin and her eyes floated quickly with small golden speckles.
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23 May 2024, 17:02
Family Dynamics
"She's precious," Justin said softly, while standing straight up from his crouched position. "Maybe a little too friendly. I am an intimidating specimen after all," Justin chuckled out loud three times. "Ha! Ha! Ha!"
The happy boy began playfully chasing the tabby cat around the owlery. "Nice and healthy too! Look at the way she runs!"
Drunken with cuteness the boy grabbed Brooke's shoulders and began shaking her. He began vomiting a barrage of words at lightspeed. "I want a cat so bad right now. I can't wait to get a cat. Oh my GOODNESS. I'm going to love my cat. Tigeress is perfect by the way. She kind of has your personality. You guys feel related when you guys are two different species. That's so cute. Oh my goodness I can't wait until I get Stripefang."
Justin stopped shaking Brooke and took a deep breath. He fake coughed and stood up straight. "I mean um..." the boy spoke in a low voice. "It was nice. Tigeress is a cool cat," Justin said, attempting to sound like an older man.
A man can't be caught squealing and jumping like that over a cat. That was embarrassing. Justin chuckled to himself. Justin then remembered something he put in his robe earlier.
He took out some grilled chicken and began peeling the seasoning off. He tossed Tigeress the safe to eat unseasoned parts. "I've never seen a cat that says no to chicken," Justin smiled.
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27 May 2024, 03:35
Family Dynamics
Brookline Quinn ✩ First Year ✩ Ravenclaw
Reducio@Justin Shin
Tigeress’s eyes brightened when Justin started chasing her. “Mrrow!!” The tabby she-cat let out, her tail shaking with much real excitement.
“Ohmigosh, wegetit, stopshakingme!” Brooke’s words were all jumbled and wobbly as Justin shook her. Although Brooke didn’t mean the words she said, she said then with a large smile on her face.
When Justin stopped shaking her, she was a little dizzy and her vision was a little blurry. “I mean um... It was nice. Tigeress is a cool cat,” Justin said in a low voice, letting out a totally fake cough. Brooke sighed, shaking her head and placing a soft hand on her nose bridge.
“Justin, just be yourself around me, k? We’re friends right? Cats are the world, yeh know? I get it. Just be yourself. ” Brooke smiled, slightly shaking Justin back, a bit teasingly. Once she finished speaking she stopped shaking Justin and saw Tigress trying to chase a handsome white owl.
“And if you want, my parents gave me some money before I left, well, erm...” Brooke looked a little uncomfortable speaking about her parents so she added rapidly, trying to grin for Justin's sake, “Actually my mom did, but I can spare some money if you'd like!” Her face brightened in a way how a half broken street lamp would. Shit, I should of known, he never cared for me, Brooke thought, thinking of her father.
Brooke watched Justin give Tigeress chicken. Trusting him to give Tigeress the right pieces, she grabbed her bag and walked back to her friend and kitten.
“Me neither, ” Brooke remarked, grinning at her kitten. Tigeress was ripping the parts of chicken as if she had caught it herself.
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