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[Eggsy had woken up this morning feeling pretty good considering everything. And that everything being that he was stuck on a space ship until that ship took him home or something like that. It wasn't the worst thing ever. He'd met some good people, some good looking people, and he was in outer fucking space.

He'd gone out to get the post, pressing his thumb to his postbox and pulling out a mask that frankly looked pretty cool. He'd put it on, taken it off, and put it in his room. No big deal.

Then as he's leaving, he stops in the middle of his room, thinking about how much he was missing JB, his pug, and that's when he felt weird. His eyes felt strange and he had sudden vertigo. Everything goes dark.

When he opens his eyes again he knows somethings off. For own thing, he's smaller, his weight spread out differently, and when he looks down at the MID (which is still somehow fucking attached) it's not on his arm, but on a dogs paw. His paw. There aren't any mirrors in his room and he starts to panic, thinking change back, change back now, and he fucking does. Suddenly he's him again, and he's not really sure what's going on.

But, he wouldn't be him if he didn't think that'd it'd be awesome to be a dog for a bit, so he tries to turn and he does. He runs around his room, then gets distracted by the MID and tries to gnaw it off, accidentally turning on the video. The ship gets a nice view of this cute fucker chewing on the MID and then this text:

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[ There's a number of things one gets used to on a space ship, even not having been in one before. For Bruce, it's surprisingly easy to adapt to those things - then again, he's always been good at that. Adapting, making do with what he gets.

A dog, though, is not one of those things. Not completely impossible to think of, but certainly not something he expects. So when he turns a corner and spots the pup gnawing at something on his own leg, he pauses, visibly surprised. Bruce is curious, of course, not to mention that he loves dogs, so he takes a few steps closer, cautious at first, speaking up to make sure the animal knows he's approaching. ]

Hey, buddy. Where did you come from?

[The dogs head flicks up, head quirking to one side as he stares at Bruce then quirking in the other direction. He's sort of sizing him up, and Eggsy's still aware enough of himself that he knows he's got a decision to make.

Turn back to his human-self or let this guy pet him. But fuck he really wants the guy to pet him. Maybe pick him up and hold him for a bit. It will all bother him later, but right now this guy looks friendly and he needs do to this.

Eggsy slinks forward, closer and closer until he's at Bruce's feet, laying on his belly and looking up at him.]

[ The dog seems far from menacing as he turns to him, if anything that tilt of his head makes him seem quite friendly and curious. Bruce smiles, waiting until the animal makes his way over, then rolls onto the ground and looks up at him.

He can't help but grin a little lopsidedly at that. Dogs, all the same. Of course Bruce is prompt then, crouching next to the pup and reaching over to pet him, fingers curling a little so he scratches him too. ]

Good boy. [ He tries to search for a collar or a nameplate somewhere, even checking on the MID. ] So what do I call you, hm?

[He's really not supposed to enjoy this so much. His tongue lolling out and ears perking up when Bruce starts to pet and scratch him. Eggsy can't stop himself from rolling over so he can pet his belly, too, and he doesn't even think it's strange anymore. Or that he should stop.

Eggsy's head jerks up when he asks what to call him, and he barks, thinking that will work. It doesn't. Then he sort of just nuzzles up against Bruce's hand, giving up, and frankly not caring what Bruce calls him.]

Right. [ Of course the dog can't tell him, and without any identification on him, Bruce can't figure it out on his own. Strange that he has an MID, though, which doesn't seem to come off - makes him wonder if pets maybe have to have their own too, like the other passengers do. What for, he can't imagine.

Not that it matters right now, all things considered. The animal seems to be on his own, and Bruce isn't all that sure that it's safe to let him wander around like this. Maybe he can convince the pup to stick around with him for a little while. ]

Alright. How about... Bob. It's a short for my first name. [ He wouldn't share this with a person, but a dog? Doesn't really matter much. As far as he's aware, the pup can't understand him. ] How does that sound? Bob? You want something to eat? [ A pause, then he tries for a simpler word. ] Treat?

[Eggsy scoots up, and sits, watching Bruce carefully. The guy was treating him really well, so he'd passed the Eggsy-Animal-Kindness test, and for some reason, he thinks he'd rather stay as a dog for a bit.

His head flicks to the side at the name, and then he yelps, enthusiastically licking Bruce's fingers to show he likes that name.

When Bruce asks if he wants a treat, he bounds forward, spinning in little circles and bumping into the man a few times. He can't seem to help himself, but he's really excited to be getting treats and pets.]

[ Bruce often likes animals more than he does people, especially dogs. They're loyal, cheerful, and they are as they are, no hidden agenda or ulterior motives. They expect nothing in return, nothing besides food and some attention, and Bruce can appreciate that.

He has no way to know that the dog can understand him, but he chooses to take that bark as a positive response anyway. Smiling, he pats the dog's head a few more times, chuckling a little when the pup bumps against him in his expression enthusiasm. ]

I see you know that word, at least. [ He moves to stand up then, beckoning for Bob to follow after. ] Come on, boy.

[Eggsy's so caught up in all this that he almost forgets that he's not really supposed to be a dog. How does he explain it to this guy later? Will he hate him for the dishonesty? Eggsy's not sure and he feels guilty about it all, but, well, it still feels kind of nice.

Like he's wanted. Nobody's judging him and finding him lacking. This guy named him, is going to feed him, and wants him around. He's not used to that and he kind of doesn't want that to stop.

So he doesn't change back. He stretches out his small dog body and follows after the man, sort of hop running to catch up, tongue lolling out his mouth. He barks when he's close enough, then falls in line beside the man, keeping pace.]

[ Well, it's probably going to freak him out a little, knowing he's scratched the guy's tummy and possibly had him sitting on his lap later on, but hate him? No, that's a little too much. And well, he's a dog now, so that'll hopefully make things less weird. Possibly.

Bruce walks at a slow pace, to make sure the pup can keep up, especially with those tiny little legs. He heads out to the mess hall, where he can get them both something to eat - not quite sure what exactly is safe to give a pug, but some cooked meat and rice should be fine. Or anything that looks somewhat like it, here on board.

Heading over to the buffet, he gets a plateful of food, then a smaller bowl to give Bob some of it, along with some water before looking for a seat on one of the tables. He picks at a few of the pieces of meat, getting a taste before passing them onto the bowl, then he sets it down on the floor. ] Here, boy.

[Eggsy's distracted by the view from lower at the ground. He has to lean his head up if he wants to see anything, and everything seems so much bigger. Way bigger. Like he had no idea that this is what it would be like to be a dog, and he kind of wonders if it bothers JB at all or if he's just used to it.

He trots along, ears perked up and on guard, and if someone walks too close to Bruce, well, he can't help it if he whines a little in his throat to let them know that he's got company and doesn't need anymore right now.

The food, the scent of it, hits his nose as soon as they enter the room and Eggsy tongue falls out of his mouth, huffing and snorting to get Bruce's attention. He sits at the man's feet on his hind legs, head up, and waiting. It's only two seconds after the bowl hits the floor that Eggsy shoves his face into it, making a mess because he's never eaten while in a dog body before.]

[ Bruce can't help finding amusement in the dog's reaction, tongue out and huffing even before Bruce is sitting down, then shoving his face into the food the moment the bowl touches the ground. ]

Food's not going anywhere, you know? You don't need to rush.

[ He's obviously not expecting the dog to understand, neither does he think he will calm down or stop, not until at least he eats most of the meat or starts getting full. He doesn't push him away from the bowl, though he keeps an attentive eye just to make sure he doesn't choke in his excitement, while he turns to his own plate and starts eating the food there, at a far calmer pace. ]

[He does choke a little, and that stops him right there. Eggsy jerks back from the bowl, panting. He sure as fuck doesn't want to die as a dog, because what if he stays that way and nobody ever knows that it's him in there.

Eggsy suddenly feels very constricted, like he should turn back before something happens to him like this. He sits back on his haunches, head tilted up towards Bruce. He's curious how the man might react if he turns back now, cause he really kind of likes Bruce, and wouldn't want to ruin this weird thing they've got going on.

So he just watches him eat, like a creep. Indecisive.]

[ It doesn't look quite so creepy when it's just a dog that Bruce sees, and he smiles, unbothered that the animal watches him eat. After a few seconds he does wonder if the pup wants something, and looking from the bowl on the floor, still with some food in it, to his own tray, he thinks that he knows what that something is.

Grabbing his glass, he sets it down on the floor too, thinking that the dog's thirsty. Well, either that or he just doesn't want anything, but Bruce gives him that option anyway, just in case. ]

[Eggsy couldn't take anymore, honestly, he's surprised he made it this far without changing back. The transformation is a quick one, and he's got his hands up and splayed out in front of him defensively, even though he's still on his knees by Bruce's feet.]

Look, bruv, I can explain. Um, well, actually I can't, but sort of, yeah?

[He stays still, doesn't want to give the guy too much of a fright.]

Like I don't know how I'm doing this, just that I can all the sudden.

[ Well, forget about not scaring him. A dog turning to a person isn't exactly the kind of thing Bruce has ever had to get used to, seen as he's never seen it happen before, so he jumps where he sits, letting out a sound of surprise, though he manages not to tip his chair over and fall to the floor.

Not that his focus is on that. As he straightens up, he's already directing his attention to his heart rate, the first few words out of Eggsy's mouth all but ignored until he wills his heart to calm down from the brief fright. ]

People have... been doing strange things lately. [ But at least a shapeshifter is better than a mindreader. ] It would've been better if you hadn't scared me like that, though.

[He takes a step forward. Eggsy's always been one to take risks, and even though he doesn't know what might happen if Bruce loses control, he does know he doesn't want the man to be upset. So he has to explain.]

It just happened. I don't even know. I should've changed back, yeah? But you were s'nice and I couldn't make myself.

[Eggsy frowns, then his eyes flick up.]

Y'gotta weak heart? Did I hurt ya?

It's fine. I'm not upset or anything.

[ As if to make that clear, he looks up to the young man, offering him a small smile. The question that follows amuses him in a rather bittersweet way, though, and he shakes his head. ]

No, nothing wrong with my heart. Don't worry. But you can take a seat-- [ Not on the floor, and he gestures to the chair across from him just to make that clear. ] As a person, this time around?

Ah, good. Was a bit worried, yeah?

[He sits down across from where Bruce is sitting, slumped back with his hands shoved deep in his pockets.]

I feel like a wanker, bruv.

No need for you to be.

[ He's fine now - he doubts it'd have really triggered a transformation anyway, but the instinct to react is always there. ]

Forget about it. I'm not mad. [ It's all but forgotten by now. As long as the guy doesn't pull that stunt on him again. ] I'm guessing Bob isn't your actual name, though?

Nah, it's Eggsy.

[He grins a little when Bruce mentions Bob.]

I've gotta say, bruv, that you treat animals really well. I mean, like, you didn't act like I was inconveniencin' you or anythin' and you fed me.

S'nice you did that, yeah?

Well, nice to meet you then, Eggsy. I'm Bruce.

[ No, not Bob. Nor Robert. That's still his first name, but obviously not the one he goes by. ]

Ah... no, I-- I like dogs. I get along with them better than I do people, usually anyway. They tend to like me more than people do, too.

Bruce, yeah.

[He likes dogs, too. Any animal, really, and he appreciated Bruce's finer treatment of them.]

That's cause their so smart. People don't give 'em enough credit. An animal will love you forever and be the most loyal if you treat 'em right. Just think of me as a dog, then.

[Eggsy grimaces, rolling his eyes at himself.]

Not what I meant, exactly. Just that I think we'll get along.

They are. Great judges of character, so they say.

[ Smart dogs, at least. Most others will like just about anyone who gives them treats, ear scratches and attention. He grins awkwardly at the last remark, dropping his head to look down at his own plate. ]

Yeah, I know. It'd be a little weird if you expected me to pet you.

[Eggsy lights up, his shoulders relaxing and whole body losing its tension.]

You's got jokes, yeah?

[Which really pleased Eggsy.]

Nah, you ain't gotta pet me. Can if you want, but it ain't somethin' I'd ask for.

Well, that's... nice to know.

[ A little weird, actually, at least to Bruce. But the guy's so nice and cheerful he doesn't really mind him saying that much at all. ]

And thanks. Most people don't think I'm that funny.

[ Mostly because he tends to make lame and nerdy jokes. (Well, they're funny to him.) ]

[Eggsy grins when the man doesn't mind his teasing. Obviously, it's not always well received, but he thinks they have a connection now that was forged on four paws.]

Eh, everyone's funny in their own way, yeah? Just gotta be open to it.

[He leans forward in his seat, studying Bruce.]

You like it here? On the ship, I mean.

[ He glances up briefly at the question, shrugging as he picks at his food. ]

It's not where I'd choose to be. But... it is impressive. There's a lot for me to learn, at least. [ Curious mind like his, it'll keep him busy for a very long time. ] What about you?

Not sure yet, yeah? I mean s'alright for a ship.

[Eggsy looks around him, sizing the place up.]

Miss home, I guess. Me mum and sis. My pup. [He sighs softly, shrugging because there's nothing he can do about it.]

It is. More or less what you'd expect.

[ From all the kinds that Bruce has seen in sci-fi in his world, this is actually far from the worst option.

He smiles a little at the words, and the sentiment. ] Is that why you turned into the dog?

Yeah, probably. Cause I like dogs an' miss mine.

[Eggsy grins sheepishly, still feeling guilty over that.]

Still don't know how it happened, but can't say it ain't fun.

Well, it's a good way to snoop around. [ His lips twitch in amusement. ] Pun not intended.

[ At least Bruce didn't reveal too much about himself - his first name is already more than enough. ]

As long as you let people know somehow, you'll be fine. People just... don't like feeling like you've tricked them, even if you don't do it on purpose.

[Elizabeth had been mildly distressed to discover she was a love bird after looking through a very detailed few pages on various mutations in the species. Panic had set in to her little bird heart initially, but after some experimentation she found that fortunately she was able to control the transformation at will. After that, it was actually a little fun. She could fly faster than she could walk, after all.]

[She's flying towards the mess hall when she spots a dog under her. Was that Eggsy's strange dog-creature--?]

[Suddenly she feels herself shift back, and being wingless and significantly heavier than a love bird she immediately hits the ground with a startled yelp. There's an undignified roll included, because velocity ~~of an unladen love bird~~ is still a thing.]

[Eggsy still hasn't managed a pug, but he likes how fast he is in this form, so he isn't going to complain. It's strange though, how he hears the bird flying above him before the rest of his senses kick in, and when she changed back middair, Eggsy-dog yelps a few times and bounds towards her.

He gets a few licks in across her face, before he remembers who he is and changes back.]

Oh..

[No. Just no. He's human sized again and like one inch from her face, a bewildered expression across his own.]

M'sorry. Christ, I'm so sorry.

[Elizabeth has to look at one of her hands and the ground to figure out what's happened, but the answer seems pretty obvious. Why it happened, though, is another story. She hadn't been thinking about changing back, at least.]

[The distraction hadn't been Eggsy's alien-dog at all, it looked like the kind of dog she was far more familiar with. Poor guy seemed so upset and worried that she'd hurt herself. Elizabeth laughs and rubs the dog behind his ear as he licks her face.]

I'm okay, just a short tumble--

[She's definitely not laughing when suddenly Eggsy is an inch from her nose and her hand is on the side of his face. Oh no. Oh no no no.]

Eggsy! [Elizabeth snatches her hand back and hugs it to her chest, like if she hid it, he'd forget about her giving him scritches. She's probably just as embarrassed and bewildered as he is, though now her focus is shifting to the fact that her face sports far more Eggsy-drool than either of them are comfortable with.] It's... fine... [She stammers, wondering if he's going to be offended if she wiped her face on her sleeve.]

[He can feel the flush crawling from his cheeks down his neck and to his ears. He can't remember the last time he felt this embarrassed, and do you know what Eggsy Unwin does when he feels uncomfortable? He brushes it off and makes jokes.]

Here.

[Eggsy reaches up with his sleeve and begins to wipe her face off.]

You've gotta bit of somethin' right there. Got it.

[Grinning, he grips her by her shoulders and lifts her while standing. Now that they're both upright, he nudges her shoulder gently.]

I think I mighta just got to second base. Or some base, I dunno.

[Which he feels so guilty about, because manners, but it can't be taken back.]

[The joking helps. Elizabeth looks at the oncoming sleeve warily, but when she realizes what he's doing she grins and laughs. She lets him stand her up, she rights her clothes and runs her fingers through her hair (she's been obsessively trying to keep it all in place, but it's an uphill battle).]

First base. [She corrects.] First base is tongue, Eggsy. [Apparently even though he looks like he's trying to deal with this in a flippant, awkward way, Elizabeth apparently isn't above ribbing him.]

It ain't gentlemanly to be goin' to any base without permission.

[He's still grinning, but his tone suggests that he's serious. That he's really, really sorry for taking liberties.]

So. Um. [Eggsy's a little flustered.] Like you always been able to change into a bird? This is new for me.

Then you can ask next time. [...Oh she just. She just said that to keep conversing without thinking about what it meant. Elizabeth tries to turn it into a joke by forcing a laugh.] You know. To be a gentleman. About it.

[She clears her throat. She's equally flustered-- how can she stare down Atlas and still manage to turn into a complete moron around witty young men? Practice. A complete and total lack of practice, that's what she's chalking this up to.]

No-- God, no. I'm glad I'm not the only one who this is new for, I'm sure I would have started to worry once I landed wherever I was heading. This sort of transformation is something I've only read about in fiction, not... in any scientific text I've come across.

[Eggsy winks at her, but doesn't say anything else about that. A gentleman wouldn't make her feel even worse.]

Ah, it's nothin', yeah? I'll try to be more careful 'bout who I lick.

[He frowns slightly then, arms folding over his chest.]

Um. This probably ain't good, am I right? Cause we both suddenly got new abilities. Straight up powers and all?

[His eyes close a moment as he tries to think of why this is happening.]

We should try an' work this out. Find out what's goin' on.

Oh, ah, right. [Yes, she'd rather not say anything more about this-- it feels a little like she ran out into a minefield and, shockingly, stepped on a landmine.]

No, I think that while whimsical, we shouldn't be able to alter our bodies that much just by thinking about it. Though I really don't think I'd be much happier having the ability to change my hair color at will either, or something like that.

[Elizabeth crosses her arms and bites her lip in thought.] I'd say it could be a matter of exposure to something on the ship--like some sort of radiation, but you've been here longer than I have and we can both do the same thing.

[ The fact that Eggsy has just sent out a 'reply all' text that's utterly incoherent leaves Harry with a sick knot in his stomach. It would be too easy to conceal a skin contact activated poison on one of those awful masks that turned up everywhere. ]

Eggsy. Please tell me you didn't put on the bloody mask. You can't be that- [ Please don't be that stupid, Eggsy. ] I would hope you displayed better judgment in the future.

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don't kill the fun, harry. i put it on and now i can turn into a dog. it's fuckin sick, bruv.

How do you know it isn't affecting your mental acuity? Nothing comes without a price, I would have thought Valentine's sim cards would have taught you that.

don't be like that harry. i know all that. just can't be suspicious of everythin' all the time.

[Though a little caution would have taken him farther here.]

Eggsy in your line of work you ought to be suspicious of everything. How is it that you quizzed me on obscure details from our past to trust me bit you put on a strange mask without a second thought?

I only ask that you be more cautious. I don't want to see you come to harm.

cause the stakes were higher then, harry.

[A touch more serious than he means to be, but he can't help it. He'd had to be sure Harry was his Harry. The masks weren't the same for him. A different kind of caution.]

you've got no idea how much i needed you. i had to make sure this wasn't a trick. i still ain't sure that it's not.

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