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Stefan · 04-14-2023, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chelliephone

It was hard to not be captivated by the reptile as it stared back at her, and she very much wished in that moment that she was one who could speak parseltongue and communicate with the creature. But that was apparently no where in her bloodline, and certainly not strong enough to have been inherited, so Vera instead would have to be just contented with eye contact and a wild imagination for what could be being communicated. Until she heard a voice anyways, and nearly jumped out of her skin until she realized it was just another patron.

... That jump was embarrassing. Deciding to move past it, she just smiled at the other student - who she was pretty sure was a Slytherin Sable Ileana had pointed out at least once - before brown eyes roamed back to the snake. "He's cute! I love his little tongue." She couldn't resist imitating him as the snake flicked his tongue out again. "I have a rosy boa at home though and something tells me she wouldn't like sharing attention." Or if she did... she'd prefer a mouse. "Are you a reptile fan?" Seemed so, if he also chose to hang out in this area of the store. Though... it also occurred to her perhaps she was just in his way.[/color]

He'd been told that having the ability to speak to snakes was both a blessing and a curse. Something that Mackenzie had pondered upon many times over, and had remained neutral about it. Snakes in general were misunderstood creatures since they seem to be just lying around sleeping... or perhaps very much like him, enjoyed being alone and unbothered and kept their eyes on the things happening around him. This Slytherin did feel a bit slighted when he was told he was being anti-social. To him, he'd rather peg himself as one being highly selective with his associations. Much like the snakes.

Mackenzie took a step back and blinked at the other student, very much surprised, and confused at the sudden reaction. He'd quickly eyed the grass snake, noting how it has raised its head. Perhaps in a flight or fight mode, deciding if it could trust them both. "Sorry about that," Mackenzie said in a hushed tone, embarrassed with himself too. He was, after all, notoriously known for being quiet and having a tendency to just appear out of nowhere.

While she talked, the rising fifth-year made himself comfortable as he sat on the floor and watched the reptiles before him, catching a glimpse of his companion mimicking the snake. He'd quirked an eyebrow at her silliness but quickly erased the expression on his face as soon as she started talking about her pet. "Your suspicion is correct. Snakes are solitary creatures. They wouldn't want the extra company," they were pretty jealous and clingy if Mackenzie was to be believed. "Though you could provide a separate tank and a separate area for it." he continued, nodding towards the grass snake she fancied. "I have one as well. Her name is Ruby, and she's an albino ball python." perhaps a "reptile fan" was an understatement. "I'm happy I don't have to smuggle her to school anymore. I just got permission from Professor Paton that I could bring her to Hogwarts next term." he even got her to write a note for his dad as proof. "Will you be bringing yours too?"

04-14-2023, 07:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
Stefan Abraxan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under Blueprints Posts: 25,495 Hogwarts RPG Name: Mackenzie Alistaire Mordaunt Slytherin Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Yoji Christopher Reed Ravenclaw First Year x12 x12	Jedi Master•General Iroh•Java Junkie• King ♛ Stefan •Mycroft Holmes•Dragon Lord•Druid Boy Quote: Originally Posted by Chelliephone It was hard to not be captivated by the reptile as it stared back at her, and she very much wished in that moment that she was one who could speak parseltongue and communicate with the creature. But that was apparently no where in her bloodline, and certainly not strong enough to have been inherited, so Vera instead would have to be just contented with eye contact and a wild imagination for what could be being communicated. Until she heard a voice anyways, and nearly jumped out of her skin until she realized it was just another patron. ... That jump was embarrassing. Deciding to move past it, she just smiled at the other student - who she was pretty sure was a Slytherin Sable Ileana had pointed out at least once - before brown eyes roamed back to the snake. "He's cute! I love his little tongue." She couldn't resist imitating him as the snake flicked his tongue out again. "I have a rosy boa at home though and something tells me she wouldn't like sharing attention." Or if she did... she'd prefer a mouse. "Are you a reptile fan?" Seemed so, if he also chose to hang out in this area of the store. Though... it also occurred to her perhaps she was just in his way.[/color] He'd been told that having the ability to speak to snakes was both a blessing and a curse. Something that Mackenzie had pondered upon many times over, and had remained neutral about it. Snakes in general were misunderstood creatures since they seem to be just lying around sleeping... or perhaps very much like him, enjoyed being alone and unbothered and kept their eyes on the things happening around him. This Slytherin did feel a bit slighted when he was told he was being anti-social. To him, he'd rather peg himself as one being highly selective with his associations. Much like the snakes. Mackenzie took a step back and blinked at the other student, very much surprised, and confused at the sudden reaction. He'd quickly eyed the grass snake, noting how it has raised its head. Perhaps in a flight or fight mode, deciding if it could trust them both. "Sorry about that," Mackenzie said in a hushed tone, embarrassed with himself too. He was, after all, notoriously known for being quiet and having a tendency to just appear out of nowhere. While she talked, the rising fifth-year made himself comfortable as he sat on the floor and watched the reptiles before him, catching a glimpse of his companion mimicking the snake. He'd quirked an eyebrow at her silliness but quickly erased the expression on his face as soon as she started talking about her pet. "Your suspicion is correct. Snakes are solitary creatures. They wouldn't want the extra company," they were pretty jealous and clingy if Mackenzie was to be believed. "Though you could provide a separate tank and a separate area for it." he continued, nodding towards the grass snake she fancied. "I have one as well. Her name is Ruby, and she's an albino ball python." perhaps a "reptile fan" was an understatement. "I'm happy I don't have to smuggle her to school anymore. I just got permission from Professor Paton that I could bring her to Hogwarts next term." he even got her to write a note for his dad as proof. "Will you be bringing yours too?" __________________ "It didn't go quite as planned." \| The Underground Studio Translation: I may have caused irreversible damage on a monumental scale.