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[maraudingmutt]

[There appears to be a new shop in town, an interesting variety of things visible through the store's glass window front. The most of notable seemed to be a group of strange black creatures - they seemed to be fighting over a small silver bell in an almost vicious manner. . . But you could also see aquariums of fish, spiders, lizards and various other small creatures as well as a litter of small long haired kittens of varying coloration and markings that seemed to be contented to play with the different cat toys in their displays.

As if he'd just noticed their destructive behavior, the dark haired teenager that had previously been at the counter came into view through the window, wand in hand as he decided that he should likely try to sort out the dark creatures. According to the signage nearby, they were called 'Nifflers' and there was a description basically stating that they were creatures often used by goblins to search for treasure, liked shiny things and warning the customer to remove all shimmery or metallic objects before handling them. Oh, and of course, a disclaimer.

'ATTENTION: Purchase at your own risk! Sirius Black and Padfoot's Pet Palace is not to be held accountable for any damage caused to personal property, houseguests, fingers, or. . . any kind of damage in general caused by these little buggers. You've been warned.']

"OI OI!! CUT THAT OUT!! . . . PETRIFICUS TOTALUS!"

[. . He had clearly obtained his wand at some point. . .and the poor Nifflers that happened to be the targets of the spell stopped moving entirely as Sirius reached in to take the little bell to toss it to the kittens. He had no idea how part of their toy had gotten in there. . .]

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[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

{He's still going to be keeping his distance from the animals. Normal ones don't really like him remember?}

It's very interesting, Pads. I'm sure you'll have your hands full.

[marauding-mutt.livejournal.com]

"It's not been too bad so far. I'm just waiting to see someone buy a Niffler without reading the information. It'll be brilliant."

[He's grinning mischievously now. Chances are though. . If someone doesn't buy a Niffler. . . One will probably end up in someone's apartment anyways. Purely for Sirius' amusement, of course.]

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

Brilliant disaster is what you mean.

{He frowns.}

Sirius.....make sure it's not someone who will come after you. We still don't know everyone around here....but my employers alone seem....formidable.

{His eyes glint yellow and a wave of exhaustion hits him. Tonight's moon may be the closest to full it's been since he arrived, but he wasn't nauseous so it couldn't be the actual full moon.}

[marauding-mutt.livejournal.com]

[He had been about to ask what you meant by 'formidable' - or rather in what way they seemed so - but once he'd noticed the glint in your eye and how you looked his grin faded. It was replaced instead by a look of concern - they still didn't quite know how the moon phases worked in this place. . . and it honestly seemed almost random or something.]

". . . You alright, Moony?"

[marauding-wolf.livejournal.com]

{He tries a smile that's turns out more teeth than reassurance.}

Just a close night tonight, I'll be fine.

[marauding-mutt.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't seem convinced.]

" . . I wonder if we could ask the fountain for a moon chart or something. . ."

[ . .. assuming this damned island even had any sort of moon cycle. . .]