Jem and Creven meet Araina

 <GRY> Phoenix LeaWeasley (Creven) - darts out of the forest in his fox form, a black and violet blur, moving quickly towards Hogsmeade. Creven pauses just off the main street and glances around tilting his head to the side, sniffing softly at the air before walking forwards onto the street, the cobbles along the edge of the road feeling funny under the pads of his paws. He keeps close to the edges of buildings and street objects wanting to go unnoticed by any casual passers-by, his wife had rang, wanting to meet at a neutral location to introduce him to someone. Not something he was overly keen on, generally keeping himself to himself, unless around close friends. Creven stops by a lamp post and looks up, watching as a small flickering light begins to appear, matching the colour of the setting sun, just visible over the grey slate roofs of the houses, the red orange rays bouncing around, giving a softer look to darker colours dotted around with the design and build of Hogsmeade. Settling himself down next to the lamp post he sits and waits, his ears twitching in different directions listening for any sound.

 <SLY> VampireCalanon JemHayden slowly wanders down the high street, the young girl in to. Jem grips her hand tight, not wanting to let her go anywhere. She glances around as the light begins to disappear, squinting slightly not liking the darkness. It made her nervous, the lights casting shadows about. People could hide in shadows. People like herself. she grins as she straightens up, her heels making a small clicking sound on the pavement. Glancing down at the small girl next to her, Jem smiles. She hoped Creven would accept her. Smilings still, Jem leads the girl to a bench, just out of the way of the light from the streetlight "Araina? Stay here, please dont move ok." she whispers as she glances round, a small smile creeping on her face as she spies him. Jem tilts her head, waiting to be seen.

 <SLY> Fourthyeargirl ArainaBlack grips her mother's hand tightly as her mother leads her down the street. She followed meekly, mind racing with thoughts. What if he didn't like her? She tried not to think of this as she is walking. Her eyes are violet today, short black hair in them again. Her wings hung unbound by her side. She didn't usually let them be but she wanted him to know who she really is, what she really is. Xander walked near her side, almost unnoticeable as possible for a wolf as large as he. She had wanted, no needed to bring him for support. Before this, he had been her only family. They neared a bench and she heard her mother's words. She sat quietly, "Yes, Momma," she replied. Xander hopped onto the bench next to her and lay, warm side pressed against her. She glanced around fearfully, filled with a slight hope. <He will love you> spoke Xander into her mind. <Easy for you to say, you've been doing it for a long time> she replied ruefully.

 <GRY> Phoenix LeaWeasley (Creven) - sniffs at the air again, a familiar scent, very familiar beginning to grow stronger, accompanied but something else, two others in fact. Creven tilts his head to the side, his ears twitching again, Jem hadn't mentioned two...although they were both every different, not human, not either one. Curiously Creven stands up and walks onto the main section of the street into full view of his approaching wife and company before slowly walking towards them, trying to place and unusual scent, after recognising another animal. Creven walks up to Jem softly nudging the back of her knees with his nose, his three tails high in the air behind him, gently swaying from side-to-side the violet tips blurring together, deciding to remain in his fox form for a little longer, due to his sharper senses, and the still mystery of an unusual scent.

 <SLY> VampireCalanon JemHayden chuckles slightly, not knowing if Araina knew she could pick up their mind conversation "Its ok sweetie. It will be ok. I promise. He will love you." she kisses the top of her head and pets the wolf briefly before standing back up and glancing up and down the deserted street. She jumps slightly and spins round as something touches the back of her knees. She spins round quickly, ready to fight if she needed to, instantly calming down as she sees her husband, a smile on her face as she lays a hand on his head, scratching him behind his ears <Hello. I have someone who wants to meet you.> she smiles as she bends down to look him in his eyes, finding herself getting lost in them as usual. Jem runs her hand through her hair, nervously <Its ok. Shes harmless. I promise.> she flashes him a reassuring smile as she leans her head against his before standing back up, smiling at Araina.

 <SLY> Fourthyeargirl ArainaBlack glances up at her mother sharply, sensing she had heard more than she was supposed to. She brushed it off and jumped slightly at the fox that had suddenly appeared. She looked down, suddenly shy. She peered at the fox quietly through her lashes. Xander butted her with his head, trying to give support. "Hello." she said softly. Her wings, black and feathery, fidgeted. She was shaking slightly, filled with the fear of the rejection she usually experienced, especially when she didn't hide her wings. <Calm, love. You will be fine> Xander projected. He was used to her getting panic attacks at the worst of times. <I'm trying> she replied forcefully. Shaking her head, she tried to clear all thought of failure from --

 <SLY> Fourthyeargirl ArainaBlack --her mind. She looked up, violet eyes shimmering. The fox was still there. She smiled at him hesitantly. Her mother's comment about her being harmless made her smiles larger, she hadn't hurt a soul since she had taken that witch's. She was being good.

 <GRY> Phoenix LeaWeasley (Creven) - blinks looking back into Jem's eyes before fixing his own violet eyes onto Araina's. Creven turns around taking a few steps away before swiftly taking on his human form, sporting his usual black leather jacket and skinny jeans, slightly blending into the darkness. The main features of the violet tips of his hair and fringe standing out in contrast against the black of his hair, his eyes remaining the same colour. "Hey"Creven replies with a soft tone to his voice, hoping that his sudden change in appearance after noting she was already slightly nervous but had hoped that his human form would help to settle her.

 <SLY> VampireCalanon JemHayden smiles sweetly at Araina, glancing at Creven as he shifts back to his human form. Jem takes in his usual appearance, her blue eyes sparkling as they reach his eyes. She slips a hand into his, squeezing it softly "Hey." she giggles slightly "I havent seen you so quiet before." it amused her to see him speechless. Jem looks from him to Araina, trying to work out what was going on in their heads "Sweetheart, this is Araina." she smiles back up at him, giving her best smile "And look. She has a pretty wolf." she chuckles slightly "She will fit right in." she glances back at Araina, winking, a grin on her face.

 <SLY> Fourthyeargirl ArainaBlack watches, eyes wide as he shifts forms. She appraises him silently, before standing. Xander blinked owlishly at her sudden movement, his large gray eyes bright. She smiles up at them both, stomach a jumble of nerve. "Call me Rain,"she says simply, she used every excuse to not use the name those godforsaken pitiful beings that pretended to be her parents had given her. She looked at Xander gesturing her hand towards him. "This is Xander. He has been with me since I was three. He used to be my only family." she rambled, something she did rarely. Clasping her hands together in front of her, she rocked back and forth on her heels, biting her lip nervously.

 <GRY> Phoenix LeaWeasley (Creven) - smiles and laughs slightly at Jem before turning his full attention to Rain "And quite a magnificent specimen he is." Creven comments, still keeping his voice soft and low before glancing at Jem "Xander? not at all going to make things confusing." he says with a wink wrapping and arm around his wife's waist, holding his free hand out to Rain "As I'm sure you know my name is Creven, Creven Calanon...forgive me Rain, Jem has only filled me in on slight details." he explains glancing around her side catching a glimpse of her wings.

 <SLY> VampireCalanon JemHayden laughs and rolls her eyes, wrapping her arm around him "No, not confusing in the slightest." she agrees, motioning for Rain to come closer. "I did only tell you a few things, my love, as I thought it best for Rain herself to tell you her own story." she smiles wider, glancing back at Xander, fixated by him. He was smaller than she was in her wolf form though. Maybe they would have fun. She tilts her head, watching his every slight movement.

 <SLY> Fourthyeargirl ArainaBlack shuffles forward slightly and takes his hand, shaking it. "I know, Momma told me." she giggles slightly. She tilts her head slightly as he looked at her wings. She thought before making split second decision. Stepping back, she extended her wings to their full, 15 foot length. They rustled softly, black feathers as wide as a hand. She stretched them gratefully, they got cramped if she wasn't careful. "My birth parents were....different," she started, "They were a demon and an angel. Not very good at parenting," She chuckled ruefully. Xander stood and stretched himself. Doing something he did on very rare occasions, he spoke into all of their minds, <Rain is a very, spacial child. I found her at only three years old, caring for herself already. I have been taking care of her for an extremely long time and I hope for her sake, that you will be better parents than her biological ones> He spoke softly, not demanding, almost pleading. She lay a hand on his head gently, filled with affection. She had learned at an early age how to steal and pickpocket, a useful trait when living on the streets as she had done her entire life, until now.

 <GRY> Phoenix LeaWeasley (Creven) - raises his eyebrows, his eyes widening at her wings "Thats quite something." he mutters under his breath before looking back at Rain, into her eyes "My mother was different too." Creven comments smiling softly before looking down at Xander "Of course, I only had my father, and well...I didn't really grow up normally, I was used for my talents, not by my father but by his people." Creven explains, being able to partially sympathise with the girl. Unwrapping his arm from around Jem he takes a step closer to Rain tilting her chin up forcing her to look completely into his eyes, searching her mind with his own <Xander, we will do the best we can for her.> Creven projects before glancing down at the wolf <But at times my life can be unpredictable, yet Jem you can place all your trust in.> he adds, making sure only Xander would receive his last thought.

 <SLY> VampireCalanon JemHayden smiles slightly at Rains wings. She had seen them before so she wasnt as shocked this time. She unwraps her arms from Creven and runs her hand through her hair, tucking it behind her ears, just watching Creven with Rain and Xander, a smile on her face. Shoving her hands into her jeans she takes a step closer as Creven explains some of his story with Rain "Dont scare her love." she chuckles quietly as she holds her hand out to the young girl.

 <SLY> Fourthyeargirl ArainaBlack looks into Creven's eyes, listening intently as he spoke. Her mind was a jumble of thoughts but she felt his probing nonetheless. She was used to people trying to read her mind but this time it didn't feel as rough, hating. Xander nods at them, eyes filled with respect for her mother and...father. She wasn't used to all of this. Family was a mystery to her. She smiles at her mother. "It's ok, it takes a lot to scare me," she replies. Fear was something she had in abundance, but only acted on it or showed it on occasion. She slipped her hand warmly into her mothers, glad for the comfort.

 <GRY> Phoenix LeaWeasley (Creven) - smiles looking down at Rain releasing her chin and resting his hands on her shoulders "Then welcome to the Calanon family little water droplet," Creven teases, softly brushing the girls hair, tucking a bit behind her ear. Creven looks sideways at Jem and smiles "Has she been home yet? to CC?" he asks before returning his attention to Xander quickly <Will you still be remaining with her with us?> he asks quickly, just to make sure.

 <SLY> VampireCalanon JemHayden pulls Rain in for a hug as Creven brushes her hair. Jem looks up at her husband and shakes her head "No sweetheart. She hasnt. She has been to CR though." she smiles at him <I love you> she smiles wider, holding Rain close to her and kissing the top of her head, the same was she does with her other children "See. I told you it would be ok, didnt I." she giggles as she stands up, glancing at the wolf again, letting out a small sigh and shifting on her feet awkwardly. She wraps an arm back around Creven, keeping her other arm around Rain.

 <SLY> Fourthyeargirl ArainaBlack smiles brightly at her father, it not being the first time she was called that. Inside, she was deliriously happy, a family! She has a family! She hugs her mom tight as Xander looks up to Creven. <I do not wish to impose upon you, I shall find Rain when I must> At this, he butts Rain with his head and turns, taking off into the darkness. Rain waves goodbye and turns back to her family. 'Of course you did Momma, you always know," she teases. "Oh! I loved the house, it was amazing!" she burst enthusiastically.

 <GRY> Phoenix LeaWeasley (Creven) - blinks watching the wolf run away before looking back at Rain and smiling "Wait until you see my fathers family home...you'll love it too." Creven replies before looking up at Jem and smiling "It looks like our pack has just grown bigger again," he says before softly kissing his wifes cheek "Come on, its colds and dark out here, lets go home."

 <SLY> VampireCalanon JemHayden laughs slightly at her husband and nods"Our pack will always grow bigger" she leans against him, pulling Rain to them as she watches the wolf disappear "I agree with that. Someone has to get all settled into her new home." She turns to Rain "Hold on tight" she warns before appararating them all to CC.