The World Remastered

I am going to discuss it with her but *Tak chuckled softly, looking at Daxton* Do you know the last time I slept comfortably and didn't change? *He smirked* I can get busted early in the morning one day or out myself. Stella kinda knows, she's always known but Binx doesn't remember Wolfy rides anymore *He scratched behind his ear and shrugged" I'm not vicious, so i can stay in here with a ward activated until I'm myself enough to greet them

*Tak shifted uncomfortably as he watched all the people milling around the area. The full moon was coming and he could feel it itching on his skin even in broad daylight. The wolf had almost decided to stay home today but the thought of JuJu out alone with the kids for the first time drove him crazy. Binx's recovery, teaching Stella how to behave in her new settings, Juju sleeping next to him, learning how to hide in his own house, and the everyday running of the gym had kept the wolf busy. He hadn't found a good time to mention the pack to JuJu or the fact werewolves were real to the kids, now it was knocking on his door. The Moon had never been his enemy but now it fed into the wild magick that was scraping at his humanity, the instinct to protect what was his with teeth, claw, and violence. He hadn't realized pairing would make him feel like a teenager again and the feelings had only doubled with the kids becoming his pups, especially in the way it had happened. Now he stood by the bleachers, amber eyes darting around the crowd as he assessed threats, even letting Juju walk away unguarded had been a major act of willpower. He glanced at the kids settling in beside him and took in a deep breath, trying to let the anxiety go* Stella save some water for the runners

*Inline grabbed the number, grinning* Yay, I can't wait to show off my new routine! Want me to put that on Keely? *She asked, settling her own number on the wall beside her*

*T3 grinned evilly at Inline's excitement* The slow one right? *He had beat her time and was so chosen to take on the speed run of the day, since Binx obviously could do it. He chuckled at her scowl* If looks could kill, you'd be a faster member of the team

*Stella held out another bottle of water to Zane, having offered everyone else one already. When Tak spoke she gave him a look, pursing her lips* Mama said water, water, water! *She stuck her tongue out at the wolf before trying to give the one in her hand to Zane again*

*Keely hopped up to her feet when Mama Juju called to her.* Score! My family will bleess you for sparing the evil eye! * She moved up nexted to Inline.* If you please, my lady. *Keely said as she turned her back to the girl after she said she would put it on her back. She took that moment to scan the crowd that had started forming, to possibly look for her family and possibly Nate.*

*Binx had taken up his designated nest on their team bench. He had already been given his orders to not move and let Mama Juju know if he got tired, or was in pain. Which he was not going to fight them, mainly because he had no choice and his rehab had kicked his butt just a bit of late. That said he still couldn't say he didn't itch to join the other runners now at the course.* Here sis, I'll take it. *He held out his hand to Stella for the bottle.*

*Zane had already stashed his 2nd bottle when Stella handed him a third. He was relieved when Binx had noticed his plea of help on his face and took the bottle. He sat next to Binx also under the orders from Mama Juju to not let Binx move and to get enough water.* He watched over the course as some kids had already began to warm up.*

*Juju held out the girls' numbers to Inline as Keely joined them.* Thanks, babe, *She smirked at T3.* Hold onto that confidence, you got some good runners to beat, snow bunny. *she teased the boy as she held out his number to him. Hearing Tak call to Stella, the fae looked to her mate. His anxiety was about to kill her recently. She understood there was a lot on their plate right now and with the moon soon he was understandably stressed. Juju had not wanted to bother him about anything, which was another reason she had not told him about the wolves she had caught tailing her recently....or that one of them had looked a lot like the wolf he had fought behind OFFBeats.*

Transcripts taken up to this point 6/16/2023

*Tak chuckled some as the baby tried to correct him, trying to ease the anxiety with a roll of his shoulders* Water yes, drowning no. Zane isn't a fish, he doesn't need that much Water *He reached up to tickle her side then snickered a little meanly as Binx saved Zane* How does it feel to be bullied by a 4 year old? *He asked thr aussie with a grin*

*Stella giggled at Tak* I'mma fish *She pushed her cheeks together, one side with her hand and the other with the bottle of water she still held, before making a fishy face at Tak. She giggled as he tickled her then dutifully gave the water to her Bubby* Water Fer Bubby *She gave him a big ol smile, tiny teeth on full display*

*Inline scowled at T3* If I could use my skates you'd be toast *She mumbled before pinning the number to Keely's back. She wrinkled her nose, making an ugly face* faster member of the team ugh *She repeated making fun of T3 before patting Keely's button which was now secure* There ya go *A mean grin came over her face as JuJu added her two cents* Yeah, Tyler, you ready to actually represent or you going to flake?

*T3 chuckled as Inline's feathers got ruffled. He gave Juju a confident grin* I will do my best Captain Juju. *He did a mock salute before throwing an smirk at Inline* I'm the best shot right? *He laughed at her look before heading off to go warm up*

*Keely still had not caught sight of Nate or the family in the crowd, but she was not bothered too much by it. Turning back around to Inline.* Oh the sweet summer child…they haven’t told him he’s not in the little kid speed run, have they? *She smirked as he was going to practice.* Oh how they will eat him alive.

*Binx chuckled at Stella’s fish face and his heart melted at her toothy smile.*Come here baby fish. Let’s chill on the waters and you keep me from floating away. *He motioned for her to crawl up on his lap. One of the few things he could do and wouldn’t hurt him.* Yea welcome to the Stella sucker’s club. She runs a tight ship.

*Zane chuckled at Tak and Binx’s comments and nodded.* Yes, she does Binx. I am just glad to be bullied by such a adorable little fish. Never pictured myself, but it’s not so bad really. *Zane looked out over the courses and found where T3 was warming up. Zane certainly never pictured himself here, or imagined how happy he would be.

*Juju moved to stand by Tak and watched her bench warmers. She was about to comment when she heard her name called by one of the other judges for the day. She raised a hand in acknowledgment to them.* Alright! Stella keep these merboys hydrated and that one anchored down. *She said pointing to Binx, then looked to Tak.* And you breath and have a good day coach! *Juju thought about kissing his cheek, but chose to smack his ass before heading out.*

*Tak chuckled at her fishy face, poking her nose* And here I thought you were a mermaid princess, my bad *He winked at Binx so the boy would know he knew exactly what he was getting started. He helped the little girl into Binx's lap, making sure she didn't jar him to much before laughing at Zane* She is a cute little fish, thats for sure. *He smiled at Juju when she came over but she could see the strain was still there* Still breathing, promise *He chuckled again then grinned when she slapped his ass and then tried to run away. He grabbed her hand, pulled her back, and into a toe curling kiss. He sighed as he broke it* Love you *Amber eyes met hers before he gently pushed her toward where her name was being called* Better get to it

I am CUTE fish *Stella giggled, knowing with complete confidence that she was in fact the CUTEST fish. She giggled at everyone's praise as she got into her bubby's lap, with Tak helping so she didn't hurt him by accident* NO floatin away! *She sang out then looked at Tak in shock* I'M A MERMAID PRINCESS *The baby's voice was shrill with indignation before she looked around at all those gathered* I am! I am t'e princess! *She demanded, she looked up at Juju* Momma I'm princess?!?

*T3 was doing his stretches already far enough away he didn't hear the others. He glanced up when he felt eyes on him and caught Zane watching. He gave the boy his signature lopsided dweeby grin, raising his hand to wave at him before another runner caught his attention. The two runners started toward the beginning of the course*

*An broad young man stepped up next to Zane, having seen the interaction. He looked college age with a physique that suggested he worked out often. A jock grin spread across his face and he pushed black hair out of his eyes before he spoke* You and the qtip seem close *He spoke with a deep rich voice, a little deeper than he normally spoke because he was trying to make an impression. He looked lazily over the crowd as he spoke, crossing his arms as he stood behind the bench instead of going to the bleachers. Nate spotted Keely and a grin spread over his face, he hadn't said he was going to show but his classes let out early and he had decided to join. It wasn't often that any of T3's family showed, not because they didn't love him but they all were super busy as well* Ya sleepin with him? *He asked raising an eyebrow and looking at the back of Zane's head. If the aussie looked he would see the family resemblance between the younger brother and the older but he might not catch it right away with their hair color and build being so different*

*Inline stuck her tongue out as T3 disappeared into the crowd* Nah, why crush his dreams of winning so soon *She rolled her eyes then grinned* When Binx gets back in he will get knocked down to size. *She held the button out to Keely* Mind fixing it for me and then I gotta go stretch. If I don't get my sea legs under me I'm going to trip on one of the walls