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[maraudingmutt]

[If you happen by the beach you might notice something running along the sea shore - a large black dog, more specifically. Every now and then, the canine would stop, look around. . . and offer a little bark. . . Before continuing it's trek down the beach, occasionally nipping at whatever creatures got into it's path playfully.

This dog, however, was not really a dog at all. . . Nor was he feeling quite as cheerful as his playful actions may have implied. In fact, more than anything. . .He was feeling quite lost. This wasn't hardly Hogwarts, that much he knew. . . Nor did he know of any place quite like this in the vicinity of Hogwarts. . . The climate was tropical, after all.

Not quite understanding how he got here, who brought him here or even what manner of people resided here. . Sirius had therefore judged it best for him to remain in dog form. In fact, he'd likely just play off being a lost stray until he could get some idea of where he was and how to get back. He also hadn't failed to notice his wand was missing, which left him at a bit more of a disadvantage.

If this was someone's idea of a practical joke, even he was finding it unamusing.

It was after some time of running about aimlessly that he found himself in a place that seemed almost like a small town, various shops and what seemed to be apartment complexes appearing before him. He continued padding his way through town, black tail swishing back and forth uncertainly as he approached a fountain before curling up in front of it. He was getting tired of walking. . .and it appeared it was too late for much of anyone to be out and about - at least from what he could tell thus far.

For now, he decided that in front of the fountain was a good place to wait until perhaps others were about for him to get some further information.]

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[marauding-mutt.livejournal.com]

[He looks annoyed at this answer, one ear flicking back as he gives a bark, runs around you in a circle. . . Then bounces a little. Whether or not this seriously means anything. . . Who really knew.]

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

{He' raising an eyebrow at you.}

You know bloody well I can't understand that much. Have you looked around a lot?

[marauding-mutt.livejournal.com]

[He glanced towards the path coming up from the beach, pawing at the ground. . Then ran to the fountain, where he'd been before. It was his way of showing you as far as he's gone. . . But after a moment, you're going to hear a loud splash as he's now wading around in that fountain. Seemingly with no particular reason. . At least not until he comes bounding out of the fountain, stops right in front of you. . .


. . . and shakes.]

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

{He's scowling at you before just dropping his spare clothes on you and flicking his wand. They were supposed to bundle you into a knot, but instead it was just a rather nasty tangle. He frowned, thinking that he should practice it a bit more.}

Now I'm going to smell like wet dog if I have to meet anyone.

[marauding-mutt.livejournal.com]

[. . So he's going to intentionally cause a much louder racket than necessary as he squirms him way out of the clothes. . . Takes said clothes into his mouth. . .and dives back into the fountain with them. Now you've got nothing dry to change into. Good job.]

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

{Not that he could just walk around in only his robe and his tie anyway.}

You will wash those once you've changed back I'll have you know.

[marauding-mutt.livejournal.com]

[He peers out at you from the fountain and just shakes his head before bouncing around in the water some more.]

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

{He runs a hand through his hair and just goes to sit in the shade and wait for someone he can get information from.}

[marauding-mutt.livejournal.com]

[He's going to bounce up out of the water now to lay on your lap. Yeshe'ssoppingwet.]

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

Drying you with his wand...it kind of works.}

...You do realize I'll make your life hell later. You don't even have a wand.

[marauding-mutt.livejournal.com]

[. . .He's going to make a sudden motion to grab your wand in his mouth. If he's successful with this, he's going to go jump in the fountain with it.]

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

{He moves it out of your reach just in time and you get his hand instead.}

[marauding-mutt.livejournal.com]

[He's going to be licking your hand now after releasing it.]

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

{He'll pet your ears, but he's still not forgiving you for the robes, the hand doesn't really matter. He moved after all.}

You should know better than to mess with someone else's wand by now, Pads.

[marauding-mutt.livejournal.com]

[That's him pressing into the petting. He wouldn't admit it, but he likes being petted. especiallybyyouwaitwut. He's just going to give a little bark in response. For whatever that meant.]

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

". . . Mmm?"

[There's a faint hint of cigarette smoke in the air. . .and the source of it becomes obvious after a few minutes. A well-dressed man in his 20's strolling towards you, a cigarette held loosely between his lips. He's going to eye you and the dog a moment, before speaking up.]

". . . I suppose you're new around here?"

[. . . There's a flaming feline staring at Sirius oddly, leaping down from the man's shoulder to come right up and investigate.]

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

{Remus stands smoothly, but quickly.}

Yes, I arrived a little while ago. Could you please explain about this place?

{He eyed the cat warily. First off, it was flaming and secondly...animals didn't get on too well with him. He kept his wand drawn by his side at his leg just in case.}

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[The feline just looks up at you a moment, large crimson eyes just staring as if trying to size you up. . .Before continuing it's examination of the so-called 'dog'. Neither of you seemed to be quite what you appeared and while Gokudera couldn't tell this. . .His cat could.]

". . . This place? It's known as Kunpuu - an island ruled by mermaids. . .and with no way off of it. Basically you're stuck until. . I guess the mermaids just get bored of your presence."

[He took a drag of his cigarette.]

". . . It's not exactly a normal place, as it pulls people from all different times and dimensions."

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

...Mermaids? They don't have that kind of power....but I suppose if this isn't our world..

{He runs a hand over his hair.}

Everything could be different.

{He glances at your suit.}

So you're....

{He doesn't want to use the term muggle...but he's not sure how else to say it.}

not a wizard?

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[His eyes flicked to that wand in your hand, but he really doesn't seem too bothered by it.]

". . .No, I'm not. . . and these mermaids may as well be goddesses for all the power they have over this island. They literally control every aspect of it."

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

{Idly he slid his wand behind his ear and rubbed his neck.}

I'm Remus Lupin, and this is Padfoot.

{He patted Sirius on his head and smiled up slightly at Gokudera.}

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

[. . Uri just stared at the dog as you patted him, looked at Gokudera and offered a little meow.]

". . . Gokudera Hayato. And that would be Uri."

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

{Remus nodded.}

How does life work here? Do you have a government or....is there a loose coalition of worlds? I don't want us to cause problems on accident....

[smokin-bomb-59.livejournal.com]

" . . . Nothing as complex as that. Basically we just go on our own way. There's no government of any type, unless you count Azaria and Thalassa - the two mermaid sisters that rule the island. Even so, they usually don't so much tell us what to do. Thalassa tends to be responsible for making life hell though."

[He frowned a little at that.]

". . . Basically, I'd recommending just finding a job and getting an apartment. That's what most of us do."

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

{He frowns slightly.}

Can you recommend anything for us, sir?