Dirty Puppy

[Seiji Lockard]

Seiji was off today, something that he didn't handle to well. He was the kind of person that could not help but to be busy and work hard in almost every aspect of his life. However; it had been made clear that he needed to take it easy before he made himself sick. So he was off of work for the next day or two. What he was supposed to do during that time was up to him, but it could not be actual work. That was pretty much impossible for Seiji since he wanted to keep working, to study, and figure out more so he could be even more helpful.

He knew that he was going to have to get into contact with his friends to help distract him for a little while and help him take it easy. He thankful was free of any grey hairs and wrinkles but he had been told that if he didn't try to take it easy, he was going to have some problems. Only twenty-eight years old and people were worried about him working himself to death. It was nice to know that they cared, but it still didn't help with trying to figure out what to do that would not be work. It was on his way leaving his lab and back to the dorm that he spotted the muddy footprints.

Dog footprints...or something like a dog, either way they were muddy tracks that Seiji could not help but follow. His curiosity needed answers and this was not work-work. It didn't take long to find the one who had caused the tracks and after years of talking and working with the girl, it was easy enough for Seiji to tell that he was dealing with Lupe. "Lupe, you are a mess. Were you out rolling in some mud?" Seiji asked, trying to figure out how she could get so dirty as he looked over her, slightly worried and a little amazed that she could get all muddy in the winter...even if it was not hard, just not easy since it was more likely to snow then rain now.

((Tag: Lupe Silvestre))

[Lupe Silvestre]

Ever since that strange 'epidemic' or whatever the humans called it, Lupe took full enjoyment of being able to turn into her true form instead of being stuck in this human one. But she could never stay in it for too long, or the humans would always panic and start pestering her. She was tempted to bite them and just silence them completely, but that would make them keep her even more.

No. If I'm going to get out of this disgusting place, I'll play pretend.

And so she did, for the most part. Although she still loved spending as much time as she could outside and as a wolf. Although this time there was a glitch. Instead of changing into her normal wolf form, she had somehow changed into a pup. She was a little upset, but Okaoka had seemed just fine with the change. So, despite how weak she felt, she had played with the fox for hours before deciding to head back before the humans tried finding her.

She stayed in her pup form though, not yet willing to change out of it. Although apparently someone had followed her and her ears perked up as she turned. It was that one human again. Seiji. Why does he always try bothering me? She had to wonder as she looked at the tracks that trailed behind her, following them to herself. Then she looked her herself, her fur matted with dirt and everything. Right, humans hated dirt.

[Seiji Lockard]

Seiji was still in shock that Lupe was so messy and had chooses to remain in such a state while walking around the school. He felt bad for the person that would have to clean this up and while he doubted that she would get into any trouble for wondering around in another form, it was still not something she should just be doing so recklessly. Even more so after Seiji had made sure to explain to her that she had to be a bit more careful about using her new ability since SPRITE was still such an unknown and the damage it could do to the body later on was still being looked into.

"Lupe, I told you before to not remain in this form for long periods of times. You know I only say these things because I care and worry about you." Seiji pointed out as he let out a small sigh. He knew that Lupe was still going to do as she pleased and really didn't like to be told what to do, but he figured after all these years they would have been closer or she would have come to care about the fact that he did care about her. He was not going to give up on her, so he supposed it didn't really matter. "I'm going to pick you up and get you cleaned up. You could get sick walking around like that or catch something." Seiji informed her as he bent down to pick her up.

He typically didn’t like to touch someone without their verbal okay, but he would not be able to understand her in this form for one and for two she was likely to say no anyways. So he moved quick to scoop her up and hold her properly. Being sure that she would feel secure and also stared to give her a good scratch as a way to distract her a little bit as he walked to his room so he could get her in the bathtub. "What were you playing with today? Thankfully not a skunk." Seiji responded, not even worried about the fact that his clothing was getting dirty in the process.

[Lupe Silvestre]

The human started repeating himself, saying she shouldn't be in this form She huffed a little at that, not caring if he said it was because he cared. Sure, over the years he had proved himself to be far more tolerable that other humans, but Lupe still didn't enjoy him trying to tell her what to do. She got that she had to obey the humans if she was to escape, but still.

He mention something about cleaning up and getting sick, and before Lupe knew it she was hoisted into the air. Eyes widening, Lupe squirmed in his grip after she got over the initial fact that Seiji had actually picked her up. How DARE he?! She thought, biting at him; only her fangs were too tiny to really hurt in this pup form.Although she was distracted when he scratched her, calming after a bit from the feeling. She didn't even realize just where he was taking her, and what his purpose was.

[Seiji Lockard]

Seiji knew that Lupe was no doubt very upset by this and while he felt bad he also didn’t because he had told her before that he was going to have to clean her up himself if he came across her being a mess again. That was in the past and since then he had come across her several times not looking as presentable that was socially acceptable. That was why he went ahead and picked her up, carried her to his room, and fully planned to give her a bath. He did his best to ensure that she would at least relax after a moment, which paid off as he scratched her.

No doubt she would be susceptible to a tactic like that, especially in her current form. It didn’t take long for him to get her back to his room. He easily avoided the snakes that were hanging around his room as per usual and went into the bathroom. "It’s Lupe, everyone. She is just in that other form she obtained as a result of SPRITE. Don’t you guys recall me telling you this?” Seiji asked, speaking to his snakes who were wondering why he was bringing in a wolf creature into their room. Of course a few of them were worried for a moment about some canine possible being a new addition to the family.

“Don’t let her run, Ghost.” Seiji said as he would put Lupe down in the tub and start the water. He had to wait a moment for the water to be at a right temperature before he could actually start to wash her, btu he had a feeling Lupe would try to make a run for it. That was why he was leaving it to his Boa; Ghost, to block the door. The long reptile doing so easily and could also eat Lupe without little effort if he wanted to. Seiji ordered him not to, so there would be no worries there.

“I so wish I could communicate with you in this state.” Seiji muttered, mostly to himself but he was talking to Lupe. It was so easy with his snakes, but other people…not so much. Even less when they were no longer human.

[Lupe Silvestre]

That scratching was frustratingly distracting, but Lupe couldn't help but relax from it and just let him do it. She vaguely registered that he had said something, and her eyes opened to take in their surroundings. The human had taken her back to his room. The smell of snakes filled her nostrils almost immediately and she growled. Which, in her current form, was not all that terrifying to be honest. Still, she was wary around those snakes of his, especially if she was as vulnerable as she was now.

They entered into what the humans referred to as the bathroom, and then Seiji set her down. She would've instantly run, but then noticed the snake guarding the door. Damn that human! Using his pets to keep me trapped in here! She growled but she was not about to challenge the deadly creature. Even in her true wolf form, she would still not like to challenge the boa. So instead she sat down in the corner, glaring from Seiji to the snake and back again. This was infuriating. Curse this wretched human.

[Seiji Lockard]

Seiji knew that Lupe was likely going to be less then pleased with him and was likely going to voice as much when she would turn back into a human. However; for now he was not all that worried about it because he was trying to help her out. She was just asking to get sick with being fifty in this weather and what have you. Besides he had already come this far and saw no point in backing down from it unless she really seemed upset by it all. It was not like a bath would hurt her and it was all for her to be healthy and happy.

It was her fault for being an animal around him and making his instincts kick in for wanting to take care of her and ensure that she was healthy. It didn't take that long for the bath to fill up to a good height and of course he handed what he needed to give her a bath that would be good for her fur and not damaging at all. After all, he did give his reptiles baths of sorts to make sure they were nice, clean, and healthy as well. "No need to growl Lupe. I'm doing this to help you. You don't want to be sick and snuck in a human hospital do you?" Seiji asked as he moved over to scoop her up again.

He would move quick, getting her back up in his arms, and then she would quickly be in the tub. The water had to at least feel good with how warm it was and the shampoo he was using to wash her had proven to help an animal feel calm and relaxed but only time would tell. "It will be really quick and then you can go back to running around the dorm." Seiji pointed out as he started to wash her.

((Tag:Lupe Silvestre))

[Lupe Silvestre]

Lupe stayed where she was, eyeing the snake. Wretched human, trapping her in there. She knew what he wanted to do and it just made her furious. The whelp did start talking, stated it was to help her. While she didn't care for that, the mention of the human hospital did give her pause. She'd gone once for a broken arm long ago, and had absolutely hated every second of it. So many humans and so many strange smells. No she did not want to go back. Which was why she paused a little in her growling before Seiji picked her up.

Struggling, Lupe splashed into the water. She yipped once before growling, although very soon he was washing her. How dare this damn human! She thought as the water was quickly filling with the mud she had gotten on her. Admittedly she had been very filthy. She wouldn't admit that though. Instead she settled on glaring, the gaze not as effective on a tiny puppy's body. Although it was a little better when he mentioned letting her go free. Although she wanted to be outside more than in the academy.

[Seiji Lockard]

Seiji could tell by her body language that she really didn’t want to go to the hospital, which was good. That was why he was doing this, to make sure that she would be able to remain healthy and happy that she would not have to go to the doctors. She might have been a mutant with the ability to turn into a wolf but that didn’t mean that she could not get sick from either human or animal diseases. If anything it opened up the way for new diseases due to the different DNA then the average human or wolf.

It was that thinking that made Seiji want to ensure that his…well he didn’t really know what to call her at this point, but all the same he wanted to make sure she would be okay. Besides, he was certain the bath had to feel at least a little good since he was making sure to massage and get really into her coat. The splashing was not bad, it even made Seiji laugh a little as she let out a yelp and was clearly protesting. “Oh, no of that Lupe. You know it does not hurt and I would never do anything to hurt you.” Seiji pointed out as he did make sure to not take too long with the process.

She seemed to behave son enough and then after giving her a good rinse he scooped her out of the tub and wrapped her up in a towel to work on drying her as much as possible. The tub of course was dirty and he was going to have to clean it soon enough. “All done. See, was it that bad?” Seiji pointed out as he would let her go and Ghost would no longer be blocking the entrance way to the bathroom. It was now that Seiji paused and wondered if he should lay out some clothing for her or if she was going to remain in her current form.

He didn’t worry about it took much as he now focused on cleaning up his tub and hoping Lupe was not fighting with his snakes or anything bad since she would still be trapped in his room since she didn’t have the ability to open any doors at the moment. “If you keep being a good girl, I’ll be sure to give you something yummy to eat.” Seiji called out from the bathroom.

((Tag: Lupe Silvestre))

[Lupe Silvestre]

The laugh only irritated her more and made Lupe thrash a little in his grip. She did try biting him a few time, although with how little and new her teeth were, it hardly did any real harm to him. Curse this small form. Was all she could think while Seiji finished washing her. Although while she was in the water she did watch how the water turned brown and different debris floated around near her. She was half fascinated with all the things coming out of her fur that she didn't fight so much. That and it did admittedly feel good.

Luckily it didn't last long, although then she was submitted to being drying in a towel, which was far less pleasant than the warm water. However it was nice not having wet fur to trudge with her when she returned to the room she had to stay in. Although if more humans were going to try picking her up, she had half a mind to revert back into her other form. However at the same time then she would be bare to all the humans/ She did not want them all staring at her, so her current form (as tiny and vulnerable as she felt) was the best option.

[Seiji Lockard]

The thrashing and the little nips did really nothing when they were directed at Seiji of all people, and it was not because he had a high pain tolerance or anything. He was just a pretty big guy and being bitten by a snake was much worse than being bitten by a pup whose teeth did nothing but tickle a little. She was light enough that he could easily handle her with one hand even, and he had two on her so she was going nowhere. Nowhere until he was all done washing and drying her up which was soon completed.

She was now free to roam free again, as long as she stayed inside for the rest of the night. Unless there was an emergency. She was not changing back and she was not giving him much in the ways of communication so he was not really certain what to do for her next. He debated just leaving his door open, but with how they were set up it would automatically close once he was no longer touching it. He was certain she could run out in time, but he expected her to be hungry...possibly.

"Wow, not hungry? Are you sick?" Seiji asked after he didn't get a reaction about the food offer he made. Normally Lupe was all for food, so for her to not react at all, had him worried and moving back over to try and pick her up again. "Do I need to give you a checkup?" Seiji asked, confident he could give her a checkup but he was not vet for mammals.

((Tag: Lupe Silvestre ))

[Lupe Silvestre]

Lupe had been too preoccupied with trying to think of her next move to properly react to the mention of food. That and with the overwhelming scent of snake all around her, she was nervous. She knew in this form she was much weaker, but she still didn't want to bare herself before the human. Although now when he re-mentioned the food she looked over with a curious gaze. Her stomach properly rumbled in response, and she debated with herself. Should she stay even longer with this human? She certainly didn't want to but she was hungry.

Although when he mentioned the check up Lupe's ears perked up and she browed. She certainly did not want a check up! It was already annoying enough that the human had washed her, but now he wanted to examine her? She'd rather change back and bite him in her other form than let him do that. So Lupe barked and shook her head violently to indicate her displeasure, if her body language and growling had not already done that for her.

[Seiji Lockard]

There was still no actual response to food, not a verbal one at least. He did pick up that her stomach was rumbling so he figured that was a good enough response. Alright, then he was going to make her something to eat. One of her favorites. Well, he didn't actually know what her favorite food was but she always seemed to enjoy the meats he cooked for her so that was what he was going to make. This time around he actually had some deer to cook to see how she would like that but he was going to have to look up again how one cooked deer.

He figured it was the same as cooking any other meat, but he was going to check to be sure. "I actually bought some deer to try cooking for you. So just be patient and you will have something very nice to eat as a reward." Seiji replied as he went off into the kitchen to get things prepared. His snakes would likely be all around Lupe, keeping an eye on her and Akiko would likely be the first to try and go closer towards the pup for that wonderful body heat that she was giving off.

"Oh, so you don't have to stay in that form, let me get you something you can borrow from me. It will make communicating with you easier." Seiji said as he quickly dashed out of the kitchen area and into his room. It would not take long before he was dropping articles of clean clothing on top of the pup before going back to the kitchen. "Sorry, I don’t' have anything that will fit, but if you tie them and roll them, it will work." He assured her from the kitchen as he kept cooking.

((tag: Lupe Silvestre))