Adelynn Renaud

"The rest is silence." Adie. 26. Crown Attorney. 2nd Renaud. Québécoise. Werewolf.

[adelynnrenaud]

willxtorres:

After maybe three quarters of a mile, Will stopped running. However far out he went he’d have to go that same distance back, and there were plenty of places Adie could accidentally turn which would make finding the blonde harder if she got lost. He pulled himself onto a large low hanging branch of a tree and stretched out comfortably as he waited for the young wolf to find him. He had to admit, he loved being out here even without the full moon to lure him out. rabbits, deer, and other animals lurked in and out of sight, and while the wolf was a predator, will was just relaxing today. Eventually he thought he heard her footsteps and caught a glimpse of blonde hair, and grinned to himself before jumping down into view. “Not bad.”

After what seemed like forever to Adie, she finally caught up to Will, not at all impressed by the amount of effort she had to exert. It wasn’t like she was tired, considering her werewolf disposition, but she wasn’t a fan of the woods and definitely wasn’t a fan of the numerous spider webs hanging around. It was safe to say she wasn’t a fan of the outdoors in general. “You do realize that I parked near where we were so I may as well have walked home,” she deadpanned, unable to resist being slightly dramatic. “But thank you,” she added, softening up. Despite his obvious dislike of her and the fact that she wasn’t going to be building a Will fan club any time soon, she did appreciate him trying to help her get better. 

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[adelynnrenaud]

willxtorres:

The blonde stayed silent and will took that as a good sign- at least she wasn’t arguing or making excuses. He was fairly easily annoyed. and it was a relief not to have to bicker back and worth with this girl he was here to train. He took her keys and pocketed them, pulling off his sweatshirt to prepare for what he was about to do. As it fell into a pile on the ground, he looked back up at her with the hint of a smirk on his lips. this is where it got fun, though it hadn’t been his original plan. 

“Alright,” he started, giving her no real warning apart from his next sentence. “If you wanna get home without walking back into town- you’re gonna track me,” his smirk grew into a grin and with a moment’s laugh, he took off running into the woods. She might be able to keep up with him for a minute- he wouldn’t be sprinting at least- but he’d had plenty of time to build his endurance and eventually she’d have to actually try. 

Adelynn’s lips were pressed into an unimpressed thin line as Will discussed what the plan was and watched with the same expression as he disappeared into the woods. At least he was enjoying himself, she supposed? Adelynn could have tried to run after him but she doubted she was as quick or had the endurance to do so. Not to mention the point was to learn so she really had no choice but to play by the rules. She sighed and picked up his sweatshirt before giving it a nice whiff, committing his scent to memory before disappearing into the trees herself.

She took her time, differentiating his scent from the numerous other ones. As annoying as it was to have an oversensitive nose (some smells were irredeemable), she had to admit that the power was a bit of a gift. All the different scents told some sort of story and she had to admit she was excited to learn how to read them. She followed her nose and, while it occasionally got distracted, was able to stay on the trail. Nevertheless, the longer she took, the more it would fade so she eventually picked up her pace. 

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georgiehastings:

“Health nut? Let’s hope you never see the shit I end up bringing home then.” Wherever it was between her brothers’ places or her sister’s. “What about that greek place?” She was already looping her back over her head, “Mediterranean’s healthy, right? Unless you have other suggestions, I’m kind of more partial to the bars and burger joints– oh and the diner, their pancakes are huge.” Georgie grinned, waiting for the other werewolf to pack up, not put off by plans changing so suddenly. The interview could wait for another day anyway. 

Adelynn chuckled. “I don’t judge. It’s probably different when you’re, you know.” It was strange to think that the person before her was basically immortal. Adelynn learned that she would probably live to about 150 and that was already daunting. She couldn’t really imagine immortality. She supposed it would be nice, for a while, but she figured it would also get dreadfully boring. Luckily, she didn’t have to worry about that. In fact, if Will was correct, she probably wouldn’t even survive to her natural age.

“I wouldn’t mind a burger. It’s okay to cheat every once in a while. It’s not like I need to stick to a diet,” she joked, giving the girl a wink. She grabbed her coat and gestured for Georgie to lead the way. 

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rubyxclark:

“We probably passed each other in some store back home and didn’t even know it.” She grinned, already feeling familiar with the stranger due to the shared language and area. She wasn’t reminded often of how much she missed home, but in talking to the stranger, she recognized the familiar ache. “I work for the funeral home. Embalming, mostly. I just wanted to see the body before it comes to me.” She explained, though she leaned closer to the stranger and dropped her voice to a whisper. “I have a hunch the coroner does some covering up before the body is passed on to me, but it’s just a hunch. So I’m only here out of curiosity.” Returning her volume to a normal level, she asked the woman, “What about you?”

“Embalming?” Adie had to admit, she was quite surprised. She supposed someone had to do it but the idea of it creeped her out slightly. She dealt with pictures of dead bodies all the time, sometimes she would observe them herself, but the idea of tearing a body apart and changing it up to look presentable was just a bit past her comfort zone. 

At her little hunch, Adelynn tensed, awkwardly laughing it off despite knowing that the girl definitely was correct in her little hunch. “I doubt they have the time for that,” she joked. “I mean, this town is always bursting with dead bodies.” It was supposed to be a joke but it really wasn’t. The amount of dead bodies they found was alarming though some residents knew exactly why it happened. 

“I am the crown attorney. I make sure the people who do this go to jail.” She only managed a weak smile at her answer. Adelynn originally dreamed of helping people and providing justice to victims but these days, it felt like she spent more time covering things up and doing the exact opposite. She justified it by acknowledging that humans shouldn’t know the truth but she hated it nonetheless. “I’m guessing a close up isn’t necessary since this guy is probably going to end up on your table.”

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georgiehastings:

“Yeah, but they might be interested in what someone who’s working for the city might have to say. But if you can do that, I’d appreciate being connected with one of your higher-ups for sure,” Georgie said with a smile, “it happens. No worries, besides, Len was right, you’re not so bad,” the original winked playfully at the younger wolf. “I could go for some food– anywhere in mind, Adie?”

Adelynn blushed at the mild compliment. She couldn’t really help the fact that she greatly admired their alpha and knowing that Lenny approved of her was incredibly flattering. Adie honestly didn’t do anything to earn it. Georgie’s approval on top of it made it all the better. “Not exactly. I admit that I’m a bit of a health nut though. Any place that doesn’t drown their food in grease is preferable. Since it’s my treat, why don’t you pick?” She was pretty sure her werewolf metabolism could process any junk that she put in her body (the prime example being Laila), but she still liked the idea of being healthy regardless, if only to give her body an easier time.

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willxtorres:

“Only during the full moon?” Will scoffed, shaking his head. Honestly why even bother? though it wasn’t his decision to make, if it was, he’d be walking away right then. “it’s not as weird as that,” he pointed out with a groan. you didn’t have to sit around sniffing each other to know your pack. “it’s familiarity. Jesus, you were bitten, right? so I get it- you probably didn’t choose this any more than people like me who were born this way. but guess what. this is your life now and if you don’t embrace it, the hunters will get you before you even have time to piss off a vamp.” Did she even care? was she even trying? why bother letting this new wolf join them if she didn’t even care to figure it all out. She’d end up getting them killed, and Will did not appreciate that in the slightest. “That’s Georgie’s, by the way. Fuck, guess we’re doing this the hard way. Give me your car keys.”

Adelynn could not say she liked this guy at all and chose not to respond to his comments. There wasn’t much she could say to convince him otherwise. If she were being honest, he wasn’t even wrong. She had no choice but to accept this life and the way she’s been handling it may very well lead to her death. Nevertheless, none of this was who she wanted to be. She may not have asked for it, but she had a choice in how to proceed. All she knew was that she didn’t want to be like Papa. She didn’t want to follow in the Renaud footsteps and if it led to her death, so be it. Her Papa never believed that she was strong but in many ways, he was wrong. She was strong in her convictions, they happened to just be opposite of his. 

She dug into her pockets and pulled out her car keys before passing it to him, making no objections. She didn’t think she’d like the hard way but she didn’t want to disappoint their alpha by not even trying. She decided she would at least try and if it failed, she could consider her moves later on. 

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[adelynnrenaud]

willxtorres:

To his credit, Will listened to her explanation without rolling his eyes or scoffing, a feat this baby wolf hadn’t had time to learn to appreciate from him yet. some of the others had had over a century to get used to his antics, while she hadn’t built up a tolerance to him yet. “Will,” he replied, pausing a moment before shaking her hand in return. He didn’t bother with a ‘nice to meet you’ despite knowing Adie was one of the newer members of the pack- call it tough love or just his personality, but he wasn’t the type to sugarcoat things or suffer through pleasantries just for the sake of it. “all but useless then, huh?” he stated bluntly, folding his arms over his chest. Was it mean? Sure but did he mean it that way? well, yes probably. “First thing’s first- you should know the scent of everyone in your pack, old, subtle, or not. You never know when you’ll need help or they will, and if someone’s in trouble you should be able to follow their trail.” He pulled a shirt he’d stolen from Georgie  (she’d forgive him, he figured) from his back pocket and threw it to the girl. He’d even made it easy and made sure it was something she’d worn recently. “Who does that belong to?”

Again, Adelynn was not expecting his abrasive answer. She had to wonder, much like he was probably wondering, why Lenny decided that he would be a good fit. Maybe she thought she needed a bit of tough love? She frowned at the thought, not appreciating the suggestion that she was useless, even though she knew it to be true. Her hands dropped to her side as he explained the value of knowing her pack. Admittedly, she was pretty sure that if anyone in the pack needed help, they wouldn’t need hers specifically. As far as everyone knew, she really was useless. “I’ve only-” He cut her off with a shirt and she frowned before taking it and giving it a sniff. It was definitely familiar and she could recognize it but she couldn’t tell who’s it was specifically. “I’ve only been around the pack during the full moon,” she explained, knowing it was a poor reason but her only excuse nevertheless. “I don’t exactly spent time sniffing them...” Honestly, just the thought was kind of creepy. Was that something normal? To recognize people by scent? 

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georgiehastings:

“Ms. Renaud, thanks for agreeing to see me,” Georgie extended a hand in greeting as she walked into her office, bag slung over her shoulder. “I know it was kind of last minute but it’s appreciated.” She admitted with a smile at the other wolf, knowing the family name but, more easily, simply being able to pick up her scent from the moment she walked through the building doors. “Georgie is fine, really. I’m doing a piece for the paper on the municipal building’s renovations and I just wanted to ask some questions on budget and timing from the perspective of a non-board member.”

Adelynn smiled, got up, and took her hand. “If I’m going to call you Georgie, you’re definitely going to have to call me Adie,” she responded, leaving no room for argument on that front. She sat back down and gestured for the woman to take a seat as she described what she was looking for. “To be honest, I don’t think I can help you much there. No one wants to know a new resident’s opinion,” she joked. “I’m sure you’re better off asking someone who actually has a bit more of a connection to the building. Talk of the construction started long before my time here.” 

She pulled out a notepad. “I can get the secretary to schedule another appointment for you, one with my actual boss.” She paused and glanced at the time, cringing at how late it was. “I’m really sorry they made you come out for nothing... If you’re not busy, maybe we can grab dinner? My treat.” It was a sudden offer but she felt bad for being useless and making the woman wait. 

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rubyxclark:

“I do too.” She said with a small smile, like she was admitting a secret. “You’re here trying to get information before the examiner too, then?” She looked at the other woman, wondering what her job could be, knowing that the jobs that were involved in crime scenes were usually unpleasant. “Nah,” She answered, shaking her head. “I’m from Québec City, what about you?” 

“Gatineau,” Adelynn responded, quite excited to meet a fellow Quebecker. Her eyes returned to the scene, scanning the crowd for the examiner. “If you wanted a word with him,” she nodded towards the man, “I can help you but you’re going to have to tell me what for.” This town was small so everyone who worked at the police station knew exactly who she was. She was the one that was often nagging or helping the police get their warrants and law straight. 

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helenahastings:

She nodded, though in actuality, the alpha wasn’t sure if she knew how to relate anymore. These wolves were fresh, she had been training them for hundreds of years– but gone were the days when she could remember how it felt to have her skin tear open with the trauma of the first change. To be born to a world anew, it would require someone else to teach. Lenny smiled, “There’s other ways as well. Vampires have no heartbeat, our kind have hearts that beat too fast. We all carry specific scents, the further you learn about what our world entails, the easier it’ll be.” She drew her brows in, “I’m going to have someone train you, tracking is easier when done side by side.” Novia knew strategy, though she didn’t indulge in combat anymore– Will was on hand for anything that involved getting one’s hands dirty. “If you don’t mind, of course.” The words were added as an afterthought, even though the alpha’s intentions were clear. She wanted Adelynn to be purposeful, there would be no weak links.

“Oh, no, that’s completely fine!” Adelynn was quite honoured that Lenny even offered to teach her in the first place. She was at awe with the woman. Nine-hundred years, all that power, and she still cared about people and being good. As much as she hated being a werewolf, Lenny made it seem like something worth being proud of and Adelynn almost believed it. The only thing holding her back from truly embracing it all was the inherent violence that came with being a werewolf. They were made to kill and not even Lenny could excuse that. “Thank you for being so patient with me. If there’s anything I could do, please, don’t hesitate to ask.” The woman knew how to inspire loyalty and she got it from Adelynn. 

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rubyxclark:

If Ruby could have been leaning casually against the yellow tape, she would have been, but the tape rested against her back instead, and she hoped her folded arms and relaxed shoulders could convey the message that she belonged there. She definitely did not, but she was sick of getting convoluted information from the coroner and she was curious, so she couldn’t help herself from stopping at the crime scene on her way home. 

She stood as far back as she could, as she hoped to stay in the scene as long as she could. From what she could tell, the person was badly burnt, but surprisingly, that hadn’t been an uncommon occurrence during her time in Ashbourne. Some woman said something quietly beside her, and though Ruby didn’t think the words were for her, but the familiar language prompted her to respond. “Ouais… Savez-vous qui c'est?”

Adelynn was surprised to have someone respond, in French nevertheless, and she immediately turned her head see who it was. “No, I don’t. It’s just a shame this stuff happens all the time,” she stated, continuing their conversation in French. “I work on these cases after the police are done with them.” She had been rather surprised by the amount of people she’s met in Ashbourne who actually knew her mother tongue. French was a dying language in Canada and many people didn’t care to know it. “Are you from around here?” she asked, curious to know more about the girl. 

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willxtorres:

Will hadn’t questioned the task presented by Lenny, he might’ve grumbled a bit but agreed with little actual resistance. After all ‘do you have something better to do?’ was a pretty pointed question that she’d obviously known the answer to.   So he’d waited in the clearing he’d been told to go to, waiting for the young blonde wolf he hadn’t actually bothered with yet. 

He heard her coming before he looked up from his phone, taking a few steps towards her and answering back, “Do you think I’d be standing here if she hadn’t?” He figured the answer was pretty obvious, though it did amuse him a little to think about whatever circumstances would’ve brought him there at that exact time if that wasn’t the case. “You’re working on tracking right? any good yet?”

Adelynn was surprised at his rather abrasive response. Everyone she’s met, with the exclusion of her sister who had the liberty of being terrible to her because she was her sister, had been rather nice and helpful. He seemed to not enjoy the fact that he was here at all. “Yes... I’ve only started a few weeks ago so I’m not that great yet...” She bit her bottom lip, not really able to provide an excuse. The truth was, while she tried to work on it, she wasn’t really motivated. She didn’t care to join this battle against the vampires but she also didn’t like disappointing people.

“I can track stronger scents but it’s hard for me to focus and pick apart the more subtle or old ones...” She paused and held out her hand. “I’m Adelynn, by the way, Adie for short.”

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@georgiehastings

Adelynn had finally managed to tidy up her desk when the office secretary alerted to her that a local journalist had a few questions. Her boss was usually the face of their office so Adie didn’t expect to have to talk to anyone but since he was already out of the office, the journalist had no choice but to deal with one of his assistant crowns. Adelynn sighed, not at all prepared to to lie. Nevertheless, it was late and she felt bad turning people away so she told the secretary to let the girl in.

However, when Georgie Hastings appeared, Adie managed to smile. She had only met the woman once or twice during the full moon, but at least with her, she wouldn’t have to lie. “What can I do for you, Ms. Hastings?” she asked, figuring she’d keep up the formalities unless told otherwise. As young as the woman looked, it didn’t slip past Adie’s mind that Georgie was over nine-hundred years old and some level of respect should be afforded. 

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@willxtorres

Adie wasn’t sure why Lenny decided to change the location of their usual training sessions but she wasn’t the type to question the Alpha. Ever since joining the pack, Adie found that she had begun to become a lot more comfortable with the wolf side of herself and was almost beginning to think that Laila wasn’t crazy and that there was something redeeming about being a werewolf. 

She stepped into the clearing and paused when she saw a man standing there. Her gut reaction was to assume she was in the wrong place but when she caught wind of his scent, she realized that he was one of them. “Hello?” she greeted, cautiously approaching him. “Did Lenny send you?” 

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@rubyxclark

Adelynn sighed, already imagining how the case before her would play out. As always, the body was burned beyond recognition and Detective Hastings would once again have to announce that there were no clues left behind as to the cause of the victim’s death. They both knew the real reason, however. 

She stood behind the yellow tape, deciding it was best to stay out of the way as the officers did their jobs. It was far too early in the case for her to get involved but her sense of smell has been more powerful lately and she couldn’t miss the scent of burning flesh even if she tried. “Quel dommage...” Adelynn whispered, more to herself than anything.