Ottery St. Catchpole

[G. Novella]

"Don't get too smart, kid," said Arthur, picking up his bowl. "You can stick to Arty, but Thur is ridiculous."

[kumainpink]

"Okay." he replied, beaming. "Timmy-one, Arty-zero." he whispered to Izzy.

[deathrosehunter]

"We can call him Mad Arty," laughed Isobel. "Like those crazy older men."

[G. Novella]

"That's for old man over there," said Arthur, nodding to Joshua. "So, what time do we head for the shelter?"

[deathrosehunter]

"Oh will you stop calling him that, be respectful," Isobel told Arthur.

[kumainpink]

"Whenever you guys want." Timmy said, staring out the window. "But the sun is setting, so we should leave soon."

[deathrosehunter]

"We should leave now," Isobel stood up from her seat and stretched.

[G. Novella]

"I'm plenty respectful," said Arthur with a scowl, "Let me just put grandma down for the night then, excuse me."

[kumainpink]

Timmy got up and hugged Izzy. He had no real reason to, other than he wanted to.

[deathrosehunter]

Isobel hugged him back and planted a kiss on top of his head, "You ready for tonight honey?"

[kumainpink]

Timmy beamed up at her. "You bet! This is gonna be the best moon ever!"

[deathrosehunter]

"It sure is," Isobel stilled on to him, resting her head on his. "Make sure I don't do anything stupid kay?"

[kumainpink]

"Sure thing! I'm sure I'll be stupid enough for the both of us!" He gave her a wink, to let her know he was kidding.

[G. Novella]

Arthur headed into the kitchen with a potion of Dreamless Sleep and some food. Grandma had gone the day without an episode, which was both relieving and worrying. He sighed as he slowly fed her, though she pushed the bowl away after a few minutes, and then he finally just had to feed her the Dreamless Sleep. Once she was tucked in, he headed back to the kitchen. His mind revolved around one thing, was she getting worse, and how could he solve it?

[deathrosehunter]

Isobel groaned, "I'm going to have to keep an extra eye on you now."

[kumainpink]

Timmy did the mature thing and stuck his tongue out at her. When Arthur returned, he looked a bit off, but Timmy figured it had to do with the full moon. They were all going to be a bit unwell tonight.

[G. Novella]

"Shall we head out then?" asked Arthur with a forced smile. "I'm coming in my pajamas anyways, no point in wearing good clothes."

[kumainpink]

"Sure!" Timmy said. He too was in his pajamas.

[deathrosehunter]

"Alright, lets go," Isobel looked at Arthur with worried in her eyes.

[G. Novella]

"Great," he said, grabbing himself and Timmy some coats, "Need a coat Isobel?"

[deathrosehunter]

"No, I'm fine," Isobel said, watching Arthur help Timmy put on his coat.

[kumainpink]

"Thank you." Timmy said, for practically the millionth time since Arthur took him in. He gave Arthur a quick hug.

[G. Novella]

Arthur was once again surprised with Timmy hugging him. "Er, welcome" he said, awkwardly patting Timmy's head.

[deathrosehunter]

"No, I'm fine, I don't feel left out at hall," Isobel said sarcastically over her shoulder as she left out of the kitchen.

[kumainpink]

Timmy mock-sighed. "Oh fine!" he hugged Izzy again. "There!"

[G. Novella]

"We can stay here and hug, or we can head out now," said Arthur, growing uncomfortable with the affectionate displays and his possible inclusion.

[deathrosehunter]

"It may take some time on getting Arthur happy," Isobel whispered to Timmy. "We can leave now."

[kumainpink]

And so, they started their walk to the shelter. Timmy had to admit that it was a much different feeling this time. It was almost as if he were a a part of some secret, special society. This was no longer a dreaded time to be alone, but one of support and friendship. He felt an invisible bond between them, and nearly all of his werewolf kin. This would be a night to remember!

When they got there, however, the group discovered that quite the line awaited them. And not all of the faces were friendly.

---

Cal grinned, as he rubbed the newest burn on his arm. It was long, red and burned pleasantly every time he agitated it. He took a deep breath, reveling in the sweet, sweet pain. Tomorrow, he was going to burn his neck again - it had finally healed up from the last time.

"Why are we even here, Willy?" Cal whispered, slightly annoyed. "I thought we were gonna find some new, fresh meat?"

[Chameleon]

Joshua looked nervously around the wolves. It was long time he had done this, and it seemed like it had been more civilized then, although the memories were hazy.

[G. Novella]

"We hunt as a family, and if your siblings can't all make the hunt, we stick to meat at the markets," said Willy coolly, glancing around the room. It was a pathetic sight, no wolves seemed worth his time. He toyed with his earring, a simple bone meant to hang.

----

Arthur held on to Timmy's arm, looking around for Patty. Some of the wolves looked tough and mean, and he didn't doubt that behind their pretty faces was a tough and mean personality.

"So, what do you guys think?" he asked quietly.