brynkitten | [006] Truthiness

~Part One~

[It had been a few days since Bryn had gone on her late night stroll around the Keep grounds, and a bit longer still since she had confessed to Alex her secret. Surprisingly, nothing had gone wrong. Alex had greeted her news with joy, and most of the other guests she had run into in her other form had been rather pleasant, if not completely intrigued and fascinated. Their reactions had all gone a long way toward making Bryn feel more comfortable with who she was.

With her intention to enjoy her other form more, Bryn knew it would be wise to get this informate out into the open sooner rather than later. That she hadn't been attacked on the basis of some perceived need for self-defense had been very lucky.

Before all of that, however, Bryn made her way down to the kitchens to find Joe. He had been the only one to suspect her secret, and scared, she'd denied it. How convincing she'd been was up for debate, but she owed it to him to at least tell the truth before making a Keep-wide announcement.]

~Part Two~

[After speaking with Joe, Bryn cracked open her record and took a deep breath. She set her entry up for video, and offered a hesitant, nervous smile.]

Hi everyone. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Bryn. I've uhm, been here for a while and...well okay. [Deep breath!] I just...thought I should let you all know that I'm a shapeshifter. I can turn into a cougar. I know some of you are familiar with, ah, other shifters at the Keep but I don't lose myself at the full moon so, well. The point I'm trying to get to is that I'm safe to be around and I won't attack anyone so please don't be alarmed if you see me around.

And well, I know some of you have questions so, I'll be be in the Keep up in that little gallery above the hall if...well, anyone wants to find me. There's a little harpsichord up here...

[She pressed a couple keys, which make little plinking noises, and then the entry stopped.]

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Oh! Well, thank you! I admit it wasn't easy, but well, my friends were very supportive and I...I didn't want to hide it if I didn't have to.

[Bryn smiles, despite the fact that she can't be seen.]

Thank you for the offer though. I'd be happy to have another friend, in any case. May I ask your name?

[Chloe's smile widens in return also--if it can't be seen it can most certainly be heard.]

Those are some good friends you have, then.

I'm Chloe Saunders. It's nice to meet you, Bryn, even if it isn't in person. [She chuckles.] Oh! Have you met Alex? [Or Derek? But Chloe knew Alex was a lot more open with this than Derek ever would be.]

It's nice to meet you Chloe, and yes, actually Alex...Alex was the first person I told. He's a very good friend of mine and it seemed best to talk to first. I mean, if anyone here was to understand it would be him.

Have you been at the Keep long? I must admit I'm not sure that I've heard your voice before...

I hear I've been here over a month, but most of that time was spent below the Keep, in the tunnels. Be very wary if you go down there, Bryn. It's not what it seems.

I'm also glad you met Alex. He seems like just the shifter to put all shifters at ease.

How long have you been here, Bryn?

I'm glad I didn't. It sounds as if everything was...quite alarming to have you all gone for so long and the time discrepancies and what I heard happened and...oh sorry I don't mean to babble.

[Deep breath.]

Four months. I've been here...about four months now.

It's okay. I don't mind. I am sure it was alarming for quite a few people.

That's quite a bit of time. I'm sorry.

It's alright. In some ways I'm better off here than I was back home.

[Isn't too happy to hear that, given how protective she is of Derek.]

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm glad you're here, then.

And I hope--if you do get back home--things improve for you.

Thank you. I hope so too.

[Even though she knows they couldn't possibly.]

[006] Truthiness

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