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You're really worried about this, aren't you?

[ James isn't making fun at this point, it's a lot more honest than that.

After a moment he exhales and it comes out almost like a whistle. He's thinking really hard about this, Moony, you should feel honored. ]

Well for one, go slow. Slower than you're probably going to want to. [ boys and their inability to be patient. ] Either she'll like it or she'll try and make you go faster, by telling you what to do. You her first, too?

I, er, dno't think so, no.

[There's the sound of tapping; Remus is totally writing this down.]

Oh, experienced ladies. I'm impressed.

That should help, then, too. She'll know what she likes, what she wants from it. You just have to make sure you give it to her. Sex is great and all, Moony, but what you have to realize is that it's all about her. If she's enjoying it, you'll enjoy it, and if she's not...well.

[ you'll know. ]

And whatever you do, be confident. The only reason a majority of us guys get where we are is because we act like we know what we're doing. Even if you don't. More so when you don't.

[He sighs.]

Right. Bloody hell, but this is complicated. Sirius said about the same thing. Thanks, mate.

You asked Sirius about this?

[ Oh no, Remus no. But ten points for James for holding back that laugh. ]

Just don't think too much, mate. You think too much and you'll end up tripping over yourself. Go with your gut and keep it about her and you'll be fine.

Right. I'll keep that in mind.

[Actually, all this talk about Raven reminds him--]

Er-- you haven't met her yet, have you.

As it so happens, no, I have not.

[ He's not slightly bitter about this at all. ]

Right. Well, she's a little-- I mean, she's beautiful, but she's--

[A beat. A sigh.]

She's blue. I mean, her skin. It's blue. And she's got-- you know-- scales. So just so you . . . know.

Blue.

[ Okay, well. Remus told him about how she has the ability to change shape. Kind of like a metamorphmagus. So it wasn't...strange. Necessarily. Interesting choice of shape, but not too strange. ]

And scales. [ Another pause, just to make sure, and then James kind of just shrugs. If Remus liked her, that was all that really mattered. ] Alright then.

So when do I get to meet her?

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[Thank god. Not that he thought James would reject her, per se, or even make fun-- but still. James' approval has always meant the world to him.]

Er-- whenever you like, I suppose. I'm not keeping her away from you.

You're not, no, but you do have to introduce us. I'm not about to go around searching for whatever blue girl I can find on the ship, Remus.

Oh, honestly. Come by my rooms sometime, then, I'll arrange a meeting.

I can be there in twenty.

[ he's kidding ]

James . . .

Really though. It's not like I have many other plans.

Whenever you wanna do it, I'll be free.

Yes, I understand.

[A beat.]

Er. There's something else. There's other werewolves here. And-- and it's not a secret anymore, what I am.

[ a pause, while that sinks in, before a very excited laugh. ]

Really? And they're okay with it? Remus, that's fantastic!

[ but wait... ]

How come some bloke told me to be careful about it, then? Said something about hunters?

Because there are hunters. They're-- well, it's a long story, to be honest. Where the other werewolves are-- it's not like us. It's a secret, but there are hunters-- hunters that quite literally hunt them down, that slaughter them like beasts. But their lycanthropy is far better than mine; it's not painful and it's-- it makes them better. They can see better, smell better--

[He takes a breath.]

And that's the other thing. They form packs. And they-- I'm in theirs.

Does that mean the hunters are going to come after you? Because you know them or are associated with them or what have you? And that's not bloody fair for you if they get it easier. Hunters or no you shouldn't have to--

[ Oh. Well. That changes things a little. ]

A pack? [ A pause, in which James is actually quite glad this isn't on the video format. So Remus can't see the way his face screws up a little. ] So you change with them? During the full moons? [ His voice sounds fairly calm, more curious than anything. The idea of a pack is interesting - he doesn't remember reading about that much in school, but it would have been easy enough to skip over. ]

I do. With Sirius-- and you, obviously.

[Another beat.]

I just-- Sirius didn't-- doesn't like the fact I have a pack. But just because I do, doesn't mean that I'm not a Marauder anymore. Or that I don't want you to transform with me. Or that I don't appreciate it all. All right?

[ A sigh, because of course Sirius doesn't like Remus having a pack. That's what the Marauders were originally created for, wasn't it? So they could join Remus? James doesn't like it either, but if it's better for Remus then he's not going to say anything. ]

Mate, it's fine. Don't- you don't have to defend yourself, alright? It's fine. If you want to be a part of their pack, that's your decision. As long as it's what you want, and they're not complete pricks.

[ Meaning: James needs to approve of them. As he needs to approve of all of Remus' friends and acquaintances. And then he laughs a little. ]

It's not like you can get rid of us that easily. Once a Marauder, always a Marauder - being in another pack won't change that.

[He chuckles softly.]

Nor would I want to. They're quite nice people-- Isaac is almost puppy-ish, really, and Erica reminds me of Lily, and Derek-- well, Derek is rather gruff, but he's also quite nice, and he cares quite a bit for all of us.

Thank you, James.

I can't tell if the fact you've got another girl reminding you of Evans is a good or bad thing. Dunno how I'd feel about bringing her along on our treks, but you never know. [ Remus' laugh makes him feel better about this whole thing, even if it still doesn't sit well with him. ] A gruff werewolf, I never would have guessed.

[ And then it's his turn to chuckle a little. ]

What're you thanking me for? It's not like I did anything.

You were far easier accepting it than Sirius was.

[And now his voice grows a bit more excited.]

It's remarkable, James, it truly is: I'm stronger when I'm with them. My sense of smell has never been better; I can actually smell other werewolves, and I know which ones are part of our pack, or which aren't-- and my sight is better, and I'm faster, and stronger--

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