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What's this? Why'd you call it- no, Sirius, stop I-

[ there's a pause, sounds of a struggle and what could probably pass as a triumphant laugh. ]

Right! Name's James Potter. 'pparently you can leave things here for me to read later? Brilliant.
Uh, what am I even supposed to say?

Wait, no, this is my bloody-

[ and the feed is cut off. blame sirius. ]

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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--

Yes, well, Padfoot always was the jealous one.

Whoa, okay, slow down. [ The excitement in Remus' voice makes him smile a little, just trying to imagine him sitting wherever going off about werewolves like it's a normal thing. ]

How does that work? Is it because they're different or is it just that pack thing that ups your own instincts?

Both, I think-- definitely the latter, it's only because I joined them that I'm improving, but I think it's also part of their version of lycanthropy. They have to transform during the full moon, but they can control themselves, they don't go mad like I do.

You didn't go mad, but what you're saying makes sense I guess. Kind of like a hive-mind mentality, right? Bouncing off each other? [ That makes sense, right? ] How does the transforming work up here, anyway? Without a moon you'd think it'd be different.

We're all on different-- er-- cycles.

[A beat.]

Please don't make a joke.

[ that's not a snort, nope. ]

I don't know what you're talking about.

You absolutely do, you horrible man. In any case-- I follow the same cycle I would have at home, as do all the others. It's a bit confusing, but we've got it covered. Sort of. And there are werewolves beyond our little pack-- this man Josh is one, he's quite nice. But James-- god, they're so proud of being werewolves, they really are. It's not a curse; it's a gift.

[a beat.]

They were horrified to hear of what happened to me. Even Derek's uncle-- he's not-- Derek doesn't like him, apparently he's bad news, but even he was horrified. It's nearly tantamount to child abuse, being changed without asking permission first.

Now now, horrible's a little extreme don't you think? Crude, maybe. [ but then James is just listening, but Remus is rambling and it's nice to hear him so excited about being a werewolf. For once. ]

That fantastic, Remus. Really.

[ the mention of Remus' history makes James quiet for a moment, trying to wrap his head around the idea of there being so many werewolves by choice. ]

Guess that would make sense, if their transformation is so much easier. Having that many want to change like that. Can they help you with yours? To make it less painful?

No. We've tried, but all it does is make Moony calmer during the night. More obedient. Since he's not the alpha, so he's not so inclined to bite everyone.

It's a start, at least.

Who's the alpha, Derek?

Very much so, yes.

So he's the one I need to meet.

[ daddy!james can't help it. ]

Well-- yes. But-- I mean, he's gruff, but he really does mean well. So you have to keep that in mind.

That doesn't sound reassuring.

He's just hard to get along with. Keep it in mind.

I'll keep an open mind just for you.

That's all I ask.

[He hums softly as he tries to think.]

That's about it . . . I don't think there's anything else that goes on around here. Although I was thinking-- we should try and recreate the map here. For the ship, I mean. It'd be a good deal harder, seeing as we don't know all of the ship, but-- well, it could be useful.

You know, I was actually thinking about that the other day. I've got the map from home - which is as useful as broken wand - but having one of the ship would definitely have its uses.

Think we could find some parchment around here to tie the spells to?

To be honest, that might be our biggest difficulty-- but I'll look around. Perhaps there's some spare in the library.

I'll ask around, too. Someone must have a spare piece.

Mm. It'd be good to get Sirius focused on something. I think he's going a little mad, to be honest. God knows I am.

[ James laughs at that, even though it might come off as a little hollow. Just because he kind of picked up on that...not explicitly, but something. ]

Not enough studying to keep you busy?

Not enough of anything. There's nothing to do here. I must have researched half the library right now, but it's all sort of . . . well, pointless.

I could make a joke about how most reading is pointless, but the effect would be lost. [ a sigh, mourning the loss of a possible joke. ] It's a good thing I showed up when I did, then, if you're both so desperate for some entertainment. Can't let my best mates go mental now can I?

You might. I don't know if I trust you not to, just so you'll have your own amusement.

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