(( OH NOES!!! BE SAFE!!! ))

Lottie was watching them talk to the car her brow raised. 'Oh bloody hell' she thought...'do they think its alive???' She took the meant the strange boy who claimed to be Lee sent and started to climb down.

She approached the group quietly, her bare clawed feet gripping the branch she was perched on she had paused her song. "Want me to show you how it works? I cant guarantee I can get it running...but its not alive...well...most of them arent alive."

"Well," Magnus said logically, "someone wanted me and I'm a werewolf. I 'avent control over my shifting. You're mother loves you no matter what. And you do 'ave control."

Paul rolled his eyes at the kid. He magically whacked him lightly with a gust of air. (I agree, so tired. Night , feel free to pick it back up with Paul later.))

Merlin blinked when he suddenly sees Lottie speaking without emotion. "We can see it later, you look tired, why don't you sleep a little maybe? Are you feeling well?"

(OOC: and anyone else- then lets rest tonight, if you want to keep talking with each other that is fine too just don't move them from there.)

((OOC sounds good to me, I hadnt planned on moving :) ))

(( wasnt going to move...just play with the car))

She blinked at Merlin and blushed a bit. "Just a bit...off. I think I ate something I wasnt used too..."

((EDIT because I NOW know people are leaving. slow reader tonight ))

She was a bit tired...she could look at it later. She nodded and crawled back up.

"Maybe the chocolate was bad for you? I know dogs can't eat it, maybe you shouldn't."

(OOC: haha ok I will edit it too, you can turn it on next time))

(( LOL it has a bit to do with her past...but ya...to rich in this case...cheap chocolate will upset her tummy too XD and its all good I will turn it on next time, weird storms everywhere...we have a snow one ourselves...so))

((OOC: Stay safe! I hate storms, and i would die on a snow storm. I've never seen snow since I live in the Caribbean but just the thought of a snow storm scares me! I think I've told you before. Stay warm.))

((OOC night everyone ! :) ))

Lee got up, and tucked his phone into his bag. He walked over to where Charlotte was now wrapped about a tree branch and held up his arms. She made her way slowly down to where Lee could reach her, and he helped her to the ground. Then they slowly walked back over to the comfy spot Lee had picked out, and he got his phone out. She did as well and they settled back into texting, looking tired and worn out.

EDIT:

Lee and Charlotte texted for quite some time, then laid down to sleep.

((Thanks guys...storms are gone and power is back. Slightly cooler today but sunny and nice :) I feel rested from being forced to go to bed early lol. I think our late nights were catching up with me and maybe with all of us. Anyway...just going to post Drew's response to Paul before heading to work and thanks for saying I could do it whenever 😄 ))

Drew looked up at Paul’s question. “I…um…well I didn’t want to pry or make you upset,” he said a bit uncertainly. “I wasn’t sure it was something you would mind talking about or not.” Then as Paul went on with his story, Drew sat up, pulled in to what the man was saying. He shuddered at the thought that Paul’s dad had been given the dementor’s kiss. Crossing his legs Indian style, the boy said with a hint of awed excitement. “So you lived in America too? That’s where I’m from.” He didn’t think about the fact that it was obvious with his less than British accent. “We lived in Virginia before we moved back to Mum’s ancestral manor house on the border of England and Scotland. Where did you live while you were in the States? Personally, I always wanted to come to Hogwarts ‘cause of Mum telling me and my sister stories about being in school here…she was in Ravenclaw. But for a while I thought I might end up at Ilvermorny instead. I’m glad I didn’t…I mean no offense to anyone or the school and it would be my second choice for sure, but, well, I’ve always dreamed of being in Slytherin.” Drew gave a shy smile.

As Paul stated Harry Potter’s age and mentioned that he was a nice bloke, Drew couldn’t help but exclaim, “You know him? Like you really know THE Harry Potter?? Oh wow!! That is so super cool!! Do you know Hermione too??” It was then that the boy realized he was babbling and likely bugging Paul with his questions and Drew’s own life story. “Um…sorry,” he said, blushing. “I didn’t mean to get carried away. I kinda have a tendency to do that.”

Paul shrugged. "I've told some of the kids before. And my father is a matter of public record." He raised his eyebrow. The hint of a British accent wasn't exactly enough to hide the American accent but nodded already surmising Drew was from America. "Yep, Mother moved me at 5." He didn't reply to where though. "Indeed?" Paul said with a neutral look on his face. The kid didn't know he had lived near the border of England and Scotland as well. Though instead of saying so he took another swig of his fruit smelling drink and replied, "Anyone want some? I have another bottle in here...unopened of course." He gave Drew a smile, "Glad you got your dream."

Paul nodded, "I fought in the second Wizaring War... and well he works at the ministry so...yeah I know him and Hermione. I'm not, you know, going to family gatherings or anything...." The auror looked shy himself.

Magnus smiled knowing Paul. He finally had shaken some of the stunned feeling off and pulled out his sketchbook to draw Merlin.

Paul waved Drew's apology off. "Its fine, I don't mind."

It looked like several of the kids were taking naps, including Lee and Charlotte. (at least I think she is sleeping)

((OOC: well said we could just don't move lol. also I hadn't ever picked a location for Paul to have lived in in America lol... I have like the setting in my head, just not a State lmao, I know, I'm a freak ;) but it still fits cos sometimes Paul won't give all the details.)) (and anyone else xD)

(( sorry if I missed others. Nik and I wont be on till later...we have some errands/appointments to get too...but we hope to catch up with you guys soon.))

(OOC - I'm trying to post something, but we have a major storm here as well and it's raining cats and dogs for almost 2 days. :( I hope everyone of you is safe.)

Elizabeth decided to stay on a nearby tree branch which was laying on the ground. She listened to the different conversations and eyed the Ford Anglia curiously. Hoping they would be safe here and that nothing would happen to the others while investigating, Elizabeth tried to relax a bit.

((ooc: Hope things are well and stay safe! What is it with the storms?))

(OOC I have no idea! It's calming down right now and the rain finally stopped. But a bit of the rainwater got into the basement. But the weather forecast told us we are getting 12°C/53°F tomorrow. At least that's something. )

(( we had a lot of bad storms too. Stay safe! i know right? o.0 its crazy. Snow storms, thunderstorms... ))

Lee slowly became aware of things around him again. He yawned, and felt himself wrapped around something warm. Opening his eyes, he saw it was Charlotte. He blushed and quickly sat up, then looked around to see if anyone had noticed their..sleep snuggle.

'You can't help what happens in your sleep, right..?' he thought. Still blushing, he dug in his bag and pulled out a cigarette, then lit it and tried to relax. 'No one will think poorly of you, we were....cold..yeah that's it, " he thought.

(and everyone around)

Merlin listened to Paul's responses and wondered how hard it must have been to be known as the kid with a death eater father, then he wondered who his father was and if maybe he too was one of them. Why his mother never talked about him and always said it didn't matter. It surely did mattered but it probably hurt her. He was looking at nothing in particular but decided to lay on the small amount of grass there was, a little away from the group to try take a nap.

As he lay down his eyes closed and didn't remember anything more.

Tamsin was anxious and was about to leave and go look for the clues but she had a responsibility. Merlin was right, his owl has taken too long. "Something is wrong Paul, don't you think you should get going?"

((OOC: Paul can reply "back"so its all good, so he'll still reply.)

"Yeah," he said standing up and slipping his bottle into his coat. "I was just about to leave." Paul had used the chance to rest, but Tamsin was right. Speed was imperative. With a sigh he stood, flexed his body and spoke to Tamsin. “Alright I should head out then. Do you need anything? I have a bunch of things in my coat...” He surveyed the kids again. “If I leave the cave, I’ll send my patronus so you’ll at least know where I am. Its a phoenix.”

(everyone who wants to join)

Tamsin was thoughtful, did she needed anything? "I think I'm good, I asked Merlin to brought a few things for me, so as long as he has that backpack... I have a few things in my pockets too - they've been enchanted you know. I truly wish I could come, be careful- we don't know anything about this person and hopefully it is just one person. I thought i saw a bee or an insect of some kind after the explosion - it could have been just a survivor and me being paranoid so I don't know if it really means anything." She took out another of her earrings. "Here, in case you can't sent a patronus, if you have my earring, I'll find you."