you're gonna run, it's alright

Shay Leblanc. 32. Forest Ranger. Nature's always been a great listener. Somebody's listening at night with the ghosts of my friends when I pray Asking "Why did you let them leave and then make me stay?" Roleplay Account associated with AstoriaRoleplay

[wolfshay]

maliahorton​:

Malia: Okay. Well I'm not sure how my schedule is going to look, but if you want to talk we can.

Malia: You deserve answers since I didn't handle anything very well back then.

Shay: Yeah. Yeah, let’s talk. I’ll get back to you when I’m free.

Shay: I don’t think I’m entitled to answers, though so don’t let me invade your privacy. We were young. We barely knew how to handle exams.

[rainbowkarolina]

Brie Larson for Variety’s Power of Women Issue 2019

[wolfshay]

sbodden​:

—

Santiago let out an amused chuckle, actually enjoying the blonde’s sense of humor. He wished, though. He wished. But, from experience, especially during his years as a cop doing rounds, he knew how stupid people’s ideas could get and the amount of recklessness that seemed to fill their bodies during the nights of the full moon. “I highly doubt they’ll listen to the news and stay in, but… I hope nothing serious comes out of it. I’m Santiago.” He offered his hand, realizing only now that no names had been exchanged just yet. “Santiago Bodden. It’s nice to meet you, miss—” And while at first Tiago didn’t sense that much truth in her words, he didn’t insist. Maybe the blonde was already in a pack and he would be stepping on another Alpha’s toes… maybe it was none of his business altogether. 

“Well, if you need help during this full moon, my pack and I should be around these parts before the peak.” Still, he offered. “No strings attached, I promise.” And added, just in case the she-wolf might think he was imposing something on her. “But, let me ask you… have you also noticed the animals hiding? It wasn’t like that last year, was it?” Or maybe he just didn’t realize it, because it wasn’t his job as a Beta back then.

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Shay agreed with him, wishing for the best as well. “Oh - Ranger Shay Leblanc.” She offered considering he gave her his full name. Now she was aware why she recognized him. He was with the police department, she recalled his name. Shay constantly felt like she was doing something wrong when it came to authority figures so she wasn’t exactly at ease with his presence but... she was working and doing her job so she tried to focus on that and maybe she wouldn’t accidentally commit a crime right in front of him. She wasn’t sure how that might happen but if there was a first - it’d be Shay.

“Thanks, I appreciate that.” Was it so obvious she was packless? She felt a cloud of shame hover over her. “But I’d hope I don’t come ‘round bothering your pack.” His pack. An alpha. No wonder. “I--yeah it’s a lot more quiet than it shoulda been this morning. It’s really strange.” Shay’s focus was more in forestry but that’s not to say she didn’t study wildlife as well and knew more or less the behavior of animals. “If I’m being honest, I feel a bit of dread for the moon tonight.” But that was chalked up to her generally anxious state. Shay never would have thought it might be her animal senses telling her something was wrong as well. Seems they might be just in touch with their animal side as any other animal.

[wolfshay]

maliahorton​:

— ◈ —

Malia hadn’t slept at all since her loved ones disappeared right in front of her. It was still difficult to comprehend and what was worse was that no one had any answers. All morning she’d been running around the city hoping someone knew what had happened, where everyone had gone. But it was all the same. Everyone seemed to be in the same state as her with zero answers. 

Rushing out of North Valley PD, she came to an abrupt stop and tried not to yell in frustration or burst into tears. Exhaustion was setting in, but Malia couldn’t stand the idea of sleeping when James, Maya, and so many others were suddenly just gone without an explanation. Her gaze snapped in the direction of her name and it took a few seconds for her to register that she was looking at Shay. She sucked in a breath, not sure how to process it. Or anything, really. 

“No,” she uttered out sharply. Shaking her head, she quickly apologized for her tone. “I’m sorry,” she said, rubbing at her eyes while she mumbled out some more apologies. “My brother–He’s, uh, gone and so is my niece and no one has answers. I just don’t know what to do.”

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You have a brother? And a niece? Shay had questions but those weren’t the right ones to ask. Shay unfortunately didn’t have any answers to give Malia and she really wished she did. Her face was full of concern for her but she hesitated trying to give her any kind of physical comfort. “We were all caught off guard with this.” Shay sighed, knowing that probably didn’t help but she knew of no other way that could help. She glanced around as if she would be able to find something in front of her.

“You’ve reported it to the police, right?” Clearly, that’s why she was nearby. “Now they know they’re missing and if they find them they’ll let you know.” Maybe it was best to remain positive in a situation like this but there was hardly any precedent on how to react. Shay’s never been one to panic, not externally at least. “Have you eaten anything? How ‘bout we go get some food in us so we have enough energy to go look for them, yeah?” Maybe Shay was the last person Malia wanted right now but she’d wait for Malia to say it before walking away. How could she walk away when Malia was struggling? She couldn’t before and she couldn’t now.

[wolfshay]

text | malia & shay

Malia: Guess you're still the more considerate one between us then

Malia: I'm happy to hear you're okay though.

Malia: And to hear from you too. I would've understood if you didn't want to hear from me tbh.

Malia: There was a lot I should've told you before [unsent]

Shay: You're worth waiting for. [hesitates before sending]

Shay: I was left with a lot of questions when you left. Hearing from you was something I hoped for, if only to get answers. But... time has made that desire for answers less powerful. I'm open to hearing whatever you want to tell me.

Shay: Just please don't hurt me again. [unsent]

[wolfshay]

text | malia & shay

Malia: I'm glad you're okay. I know this one was hard for everyone.

Malia: I did.

Malia: I know this is a decade late... [unsent]

Malia: I'm sorry for not texting you until now. I meant to when I moved back, but I figured you wouldn't want to hear from me...

Shay: I probably still would have [unsent]

Shay: I didn't think it was my place to reach out so I was willing to wait until you were ready.

Shay: I've missed you [unsent]

Shay: I'm happy to hear from you. Even after all this time.

[wolfshay]

aleynagreer​:

“I don’t know what I’ve done that everyone is over the edge about my presence,” she replied the moment her eyes met Shay’s figure. Encountering that wolf in the midst of the full moon hadn’t been a highlight of her afternoon close to the peak, but she was glad that nothing bad had happened. Nothing that could cause Aleyna to feel ashamed that she had lost her pack while wandering through the woods. “You know I’m one of the good guys.”

It was better to joke around and ignore those recent memories. At least now that she was in her human form and with clothes on, everything was better than before. “Was everything alright during full moon to you? I don’t know why but every morning after, I get so hungry. I feel like ordering a lot of food to myself.”

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Shay let out a gentle laugh, letting the rest of her worries ease up. “Sorry for being jumpy - I had a rough night, alright?” Shay survived and she didn’t hurt anyone so it was a win-win this full moon. “But I’m fine and you look lovely as ever so I’d say it was a good moon.” She reassured with a pair of thumbs up. The last thing she wanted to do was talk about what happened. It was better to just forget. 

“You know I think I can agree with you there this time.” She said as she let Ally come up alongside her so they could walk together. “But, I didn’t bring my wallet with these pants.” She patted them just to make sure. “Or my phone it seems. So - your treat?”

[wolfshay]

sbodden​:

—

Tiago could understand the reasoning behind it, but for God’s sake, why would anyone in the right minds take strolls in the forest on a full moon? “Yeah, of course!” He nodded, jogging over to where the blonde was to help her lift up the log. “Let’s just hope people don’t get any stupid ideas today—which, we both know they will, making everyone else’s jobs harder.” Hopefully, not his. Especially since the Alpha would only be able to pay proper attention to this the following day, or later tonight. Lifting up that branch wasn’t hard, especially with two people lifting it up, and they did it in a heartbeat. 

“There we go.” Tiago nodded while wiping the dirt off on his pants, then shifting his attention to the blonde. “Rather be safe than sorry, right?” Though she wasn’t one of his wolves, Santiago could sense the wolf in her. Figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask. “Are you safe for the full moon?”

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Shay gave a doubtful look, wincing at the idea that people would be stupid enough to go out later today with the moon on the horizon. “They probably will make a few stupid decisions to go along with their stupid ideas.” Shay grunted as she lifted the branch with him and set it off to the side. She clapped her hands, dusting off any dirt and wood that coated them from the branch. “I only hope that no one gets hurt because of it.” It was wishful thinking and Shay worried for her own safety that people kept indoors. She didn’t know what she would do if she hurt someone.

“Oh - yeah, yeah,” Shay nodded a bit too much. She worried about others safety than her own but she knew she had to be so careful this full moon. She’d be lying if she said she wasn’t scared. “I’m prepared.” She said with more confidence. She hoped he would believe her but she wouldn’t blame him if he didn’t. She knew what to do, where to go, she only hoped she wouldn’t run into other solo wolves because things could get dangerous really quick. She let out a sigh, not wanting to think about it any further.

[wolfshay]

location: near north valley pd when: feb 2nd in the morning status: closed | @maliahorton​

Shay had no clue what was going on. She, just like the rest of the world just woke up to people who were just gone. She immediately feared the loss of those she cared about. It didn’t help that nothing was working. Incredibly frustrated she could only take to the streets to try and get answers from somebody but nobody had any. As she headed to the police department, she froze in her steps. In her list of people she wanted to check on of course Malia was among them but her sensation of relief clashed with the apprehension of running into your ex. It formed a lump in her throat that kept her from saying anything until she came closer. 

“Malia?” She asked, her voice softer than she had anticipated. She cleared her throat before she spoke next. “Are you okay?”

[wolfshay]

text | malia & shay

Malia: I'm glad to hear that. That's the same for me too.

Malia: But anyway, sorry to message you randomly like this... I heard about your pack and with the full moon, I just wanted to see if you're alright.

Shay: what else did you hear [unsent]

Shay: Yeah, it was rough ngl but I'm okay. It's good to hear from you. I hope you kept safe during the moon as well.

[wolfshay]

text | malia & shay

Malia: I know it's weird to be texting you all of a sudden, but someone mentioned you the other day and I guess I wanted to check in... Hope that's okay.

Shay: Hey!

Shay: I've been good, work keeps me busy.

Shay: Sorry I haven't reached out [unsent]

Shay: How about you?

[wolfshay]

location: wind forest when: morning after the wolf moon status: closed | @aleynagreer​

Shay could already feel a headache forming as she shifted back to her human self. It was rough this time without a pack. She knew she couldn’t keep doing this. Wincing she shrugged on a sweatshirt, getting dressed as she started to walk out of the forest. She felt like she knew this place like the back of her hand but her trusty nose did help her find her way around.

She was startled by a sound, turning around immediately, worried she had come across a wolf that hadn’t shifted back. However as she took in the scent and her eyes took in the sight, she relaxed and an easy smile settled on her lips. “You had me there for a second.”

[rainbowkarolina]

Brie Larson as Mason Weaver in Kong: Skull Island (2017)

[astoriaroleplayy]

MEET SHAY LEBLANC

AGE: Thirty-two years old

BIRTHDAY: June 30th, 1988

PREFERRED PRONOUNS: She/her

OCCUPATION:  Forest Ranger

PLACE OF BIRTH:  Fairhope, Alabama

NEIGHBORHOOD:  North Valley

HAS LIVED IN ASTORIA FOR: 15 years

CHARACTER INTERVIEW

What are the reasons why you’re still living in Astoria? What makes it home to you?

Shay could remember when she first arrived in Astoria, happy to have a fresh start in her life and knowing she would be welcomed with open arms. Or at least that’s what all the brochures said. “It’s an accepting place. You can’t find another spot like anywhere on the planet.” Shay smiled as she thought how Astoria was her home now. It was home. She never really considered Fairhope her home, not like this. Looking back at it all, she couldn’t believe she had made it to this. “I’ve built friendships and relationships here that I probably wouldn’t have been able to do back home. It’s… easier. Life is easy here. I can imagine spending the rest of my life here.” To live peacefully and without thinking you were a monster, what could be better than that? Well, her judgment on that swayed every now and then but it was nice to be surrounded by people like yourself.

How would you describe your relationship with others? Are you close to your family?

How was she with others? She always tried to be a good friend, a good girlfriend, a good person. “I have friends.” At least she liked to think so. She did. She had to. It was hard to make relationships with people sometimes but when she made a connection with someone, she tried to maintain it. If it failed it was her fault anyway. “My mom died and I never met my dad so, that’s that.” She averted her eyes, refusing to talk about it any further. She could never be a good daughter to her mother and she supposed in a way she proved her right. “I was on my own as a result and I decided to move here for… for a better chance at life.” She gave a sad smile and a shrug. “I like to think I’ve done well for myself.”

What’s something about your past you could share with others?

Her throat felt tight as she thought about everything she didn’t want to share about her past. It was hard to find someone she could share without seeming like she was looking for sympathy. Her past was her past and she was the one who would be dealing with it for the rest of her life. “I was an outdoorsy kind of kid. I climbed trees, and was always covered in dirt and grass stains.” She smiled at fond memories but as with most they were still touched by darkness. Of course she preferred being outside and away from home. Home was… hell. “I didn’t have much growing up so my only entertainment was going outside and making friends with the birds and the trees.” She gave a slight wince, knowing it sounded pretty pathetic. “I appreciated what I had but I always knew there was more to the world to experience than the trailer I lived in. There had to be.”

Please elaborate on any violent circumstances you may have been involved with in the past.

May have? So they don’t know. They don’t know. She repeated that to herself as she averted her eyes and seemed to find something, anything more interesting to look at and focus on than the question. Shay rubbed at the back of her neck, trying to ease her nerves. What was something the police could find out? Her mother’s arrest history? The amount of times the police had to come by their trailer because the current boyfriend wouldn’t stop yelling? Her mother and step-dad being torn to shreds by a wild animal? “The cops were called to our trailer a few times, drunk disturbances but that was it. There wasn’t anything violent.” Shay shook her head, no longer wanting to continue this conversation. “There was a lot of yelling and shoving but… no one was ever hurt.” At least that’s what she always had to tell the police. No one was hurt. Because if she ever said anything differently… “No one was hurt.” Despite bruising and blood, no one was hurt.

What are your weaknesses and strengths?

This felt more like a job interview now and she let out a breath she was holding after the previous question. Although she wasn’t so great at answering those either. Honestly, it was pure luck she got her job. “I like to make people happy and some people don’t like to be made happy.” Her eyes fell as she could think of one specific person who seemed to push that away. “Of course sometimes I work a little too hard to please someone and in the end they couldn’t care less.” So she ended up looking like a fool. “I have moments where I let my anger get the better of me.” Of course that tended to be closer to a full moon but there were some triggers. “But I’m always willing to stand up for myself - and others. No one should get mistreated. No one deserves that.” That was one thing Shay couldn’t understand. How people could be so heartless as to mistreat another person. “I can be a bit selfish when it comes to things I value. Like with my time, other people. I guess that’s called possessiveness though. If I value it, I don’t want to lose it. So, I may spend a lot of my time doing something I like and in return not exactly spend time with other people as I should. But those who I care about, I do take time to show how much I value our relationship. Maybe just not as often as I should.”

Your thoughts about supernatural beings.

“We deserve to feel safe in our existence.” Shay spoke boldly without any hesitation. “We are deserving of rights and protections that human beings have.” She could recall the prejudice she heard growing up in a small southern town and that was something she couldn’t understand. She could never understand the hate you could have toward someone different. “I’m glad we have Astoria but we should be able to coexist in peace elsewhere on the planet. We shouldn’t have to worry there will be people who hurt us.” Even if it was her own kind that had the potential to hurt others… even if she herself hurt someone. She didn’t want to think about that. Think about what a hypocrite she was talking about peace when she had a violent outburst that cost not one life, but two.

FACECLAIM: Brie Larson PLAYED BY: Alyssa

[tiagobodden]

location: wind forest

when: january 28th, early in the morning; wolf moon

status: closed | @wolfshay​

                   — Given the time which the moon would be at its peak this month, Santiago wasn’t working that day. Instead, he was at the usual spot the pack met on full moons, checking, double-checking, triple-checking whether things were okay or not. Given the circumstances, what had happened with Blake and work getting the best of him lately, he figured it was the least that he could do to protect his own. His nose caught scent of someone nearby, his shoulders tensing up in full defensive stance. His eyes caught sight of the blonde wearing the Astoria Ranger uniform, which, didn’t really ease his mind, but it was better than a complete stranger wandering the woods in a full moon.

“Everything alright there, Ranger?”

[wolfshay]

There was nothing like the woods in the early morning. It was amazing how serene it could be... almost like the world itself was still sleeping. She enjoyed her early duties of clearing the trails - making them free of debris and making sure everything is clearly marked so no one ends up getting lost by thinking the trail led elsewhere. As she walked the trail she came across a fallen branch. She looked up then back down, wondering how it had fallen. It would be tricky to move around it and if anyone was going to use the trail for a hike or on their bikes, it would inconvenience them. As she walked toward it, she picked up the voice of someone.

“Morning, boss.” She gave him a friendly greeting despite not having expected to run into anyone this morning. She allowed herself to relax in his presence - or at least appear calm. “Everything’s fine - just have to move this branch out of the way so people can walk by.” She gestured to it, glancing back to the large branch then to him. “D’you think you can lend me a hand?” She doubted she would have too much trouble on her own but considering he was already here... it wouldn’t hurt.

[sovndclovd]

Everybody Does - Julien Baker