#summersetstarter

[etheldarling]

Ethel flicked through the photo albums, how quickly time seemed to move on. Even in her lifetime, cameras had not existed and now the hand held camera was seemingly redundant thanks to modern technology. Her sister’s were often telling her she needed to adapt, but how did one find the time to learn a whole new culture? 

“Would you look at this...” She tilted the book so that the open eyes on another table could see them. “The records of this isle are so fascinating... how many secrets they hold.” She let out a hmph sound. Even secrets were useless if they led you to nothing. 

[mishbas]

Kathy tripped, landing on her knees. She felt exhausted, like everything was beginning to pile up on her. But she had no intention to stop. She had never been particularly strong with her magic, but right now she needed it. “Sorry... I’m so sorry.” She pulled herself to her feet. “I really don’t know the woods that well... and i’m not much of an outdoors person either.” 

[missxpip]

Felix’s muscles were burning as they slowly reshaped themselves back into his human form. His first steps a little unstable and he reached out for a tree to support his weight on. He rolled his shoulders, feeling cracks and hearing the sounds as his body woke up again. He was aching and he winced in pain. Though his body now looked human, it took his brain a moment to catch up, though he was luckier than many, he had good control in his wolf form. He was almost aware of who he was, sometimes he wasn’t sure if that was better or worse. 

“Fuck,” he breathed, wiping blood from the side of his face. His head now processing that he was naked and a person was stood in front of him. “Hey. This is awkward. I know. Um... my birthday suit. But you don’t happen to have anything I could um... borrow? For my dignity... and probably for your eyes,” he gave a croaky laugh, covering himself with his hands. “Sorry.”

[etheldarling]

Ethel was not much of a swimmer herself. Not to mention the fact it was the middle of May and the water was freezing. But she enjoyed watching people enjoy themselves, she enjoyed their childish delight. “They look like fools.” She laughed gently. “What a privilege it is to be a fool.” She lifted her thermos. “They say the lagoon has the best view of the flower moon tonight, is that why you are here?” She asked curiously. 

@theislestarters

[steelknivesx]

Doug was glad to be back among the books. It was his peace and quiet. Away from the pack, away from his family. Sometimes even away from his own head. It was where he belonged and he couldn’t ever see himself leaving his comfortable job in this stuffy old building. The air was warm for once on the isle, although he didn’t feel the heat as well as his human counterparts. “I can go switch the fan on if you’re hot?” He offered, unsure as to whether the person was feeling the heat... or if they even could feel the heat. 

He wasn’t as clued up on other species as he probably should be and he didn’t like to assume. “These old buildings are always freezing in the winter and boiling in the summer. We should start putting tables in the courtyard or something... let people read outside.” 

[therachelsawyer]

Just some friendly advice to my peers...

If you’re going to air guitar then slide onto the floor on your knees... try wearing more than spandex shorts, carpet burn hurts.

[therachelsawyer]

If the people around me are going to have sex, you’d think they could be respectful of others, and not be so loud.