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[deathlessness]

[The thing about doing this spell without a doppelganger, without a vampire being involved is it's going to hurt a bit. They likely should have warned him before they got started, but ... oops.

First it starts with the brands trying to reverse themselves, singeing his skin as they undo themselves. Then, his body starts to reorient, releasing the parts of him that had been locked away by the binding spell.

And, much like Klaus had, Derek will begin to shift.]

[engender]

( First, his palm burns, the moonstone practically scalding him, and then his wrists and forehead as the symbols burned into him light up again and glow bright red. He's endured pain before, he's been tortured before, but the pain of being stripped is different than the pain of getting back his power.

He can't fight the fangs that push out and claws now hold the moonstone aloft, his grip tightening.

He probably shouldn't break the stone before they're done, yes? )

[regentem]

[Since Freya is doing the heavy lifting on the spell, Davina reaches forward and takes the moonstone from him, giving him the use of his hands, however he needs to.]

Don't fight it. We'll be okay.

[Across the way, Malia's eyes flash blue in response, but holds where she is, hoping that the spell is almost over.]

[engender]

( Derek is evolved. When he hears the echo of Davina's words inside his mind, he lets go, relaxing every limb, body still on fire as he practically falls over, pulling at his clothing, but ultimately ripping into it as a black wolf emerges.

Davina is right, as Derek has always been in control of his wolf form. He moves around the table to see if Malia is alright, or to calm her down. He now has... no clothes should he want to shift back, but he can now. )

[wildkingdom]

[Malia crouches down to meet him, resting one hand on the top of his head. She's fine, she doesn't need to be calmed down, now that things seem to have worked as intended.

She's also checking to make sure that Derek was okay, since it seemed to be a lot of pain, but for the most part it seems fine?

She hopes.]

I'll go grab his bag from the car.

[Since, you know, he's gonna need clothes.]

[engender]

( He was in pain. While the curse was being lifted? Pain. But, now. Just calm. He nuzzles, but just a little before curling up by the fire. )

[regentem]

[Davina watches as the two wolves part ways, before she watches him curl up and smiles.]

That is adorable.

[Freya grins, before nodding. "Thanks for the help."]

Anytime. You know where to find me if you need me.

[And then she crouches down by the wolf as she makes her way out.]

Nice meeting you. Again.

[And with that, off Davina goes.]

[engender]

( He elicits a sound, one of appreciation, but it sounds like the only thing a wolf really can do, like a growl. But, hey, he is now a wolf in front of the Regent of New Orleans, one who knows Scott. Something about turning back, it's peaceful for Derek to stay in this form, that and Freya didn't sign up for a show. )

[wildkingdom]

[Freya bustles about, cleaning up her space, until Malia returns with the bag.]

Is there somewhere he can ... ?

[Freya points to one of the bathrooms in the Abattoir. "Knock yourself out."

Malia nods, before taking the bag and leaving it in the bathroom for Derek to use whenever he's ready.]

[engender]

( the wolf clears its' throat? or sputters, as it follows Malia into the back and into the bathroom where Malia can close the door behind him. but, it's not like this family of weres cares about that. well, Malia and him aren't close. but, Derek has bigger concerns than his naked body.

anyway, it's an easy transformation back into comfortable, tight-fitting clothing before he opens the door again. )

She did it.

[wildkingdom]

She did. How're you feeling?

[He seems like he's good, but she wants to make sure.]

[engender]

... Calm. One with everything again. In touch with my body. Maybe more than before.

( Maybe that's because it just returned. But, he is very aware of everything. )

Freya didn't ask for anything in return. Think that's coming?

[wildkingdom]

Maybe. Or maybe it's not you she wants the favor from.

[She doesn't know how Freya's mind works, she's too straightforward for that.]

You could just ask her.

[engender]

I was going to thank her. After telling Cora I'm okay.

( One thing at a time, as he -- realizes his phone is definitely back with his clothing, he pauses his searching, looking at Malia. )

Maybe in the reverse order. Come on.

[deathlessness]

[Malia nods before following his lead back to the casting room, where Freya is finishing blowing out the candles. She turns to them both with a smile.]

All in order?

[engender]

( He returns, clothed, bag in hand. )

Should I expect to feel this in tune later.

( He's very one with it, right now. )

[deathlessness]

It will wear off after a few days. You'll slide back into something more normal.

[It's just going to take a bit of an adjustment period.]

[engender]

( He likes it. )

This is what it feels like to be a vampire.

[deathlessness]

I ... don't think so. If you were a vampire, I think you'd be much crankier.

[To say the least.]

[engender]

( You've heard of him, then. )

My reputation precedes me, then. ( He just glances to Malia and back. But, forgets that Scott has also been out here, too. And maybe Hayley? ) Thank you, anyway.

[deathlessness]

Of course. Happy to help.

[She straightens to face them.]

Hayley says you're welcome to continue staying the bayou while you're here. Malia knows the way.

[engender]

( While he's here. Will he be needed here? He's stayed in worse, too. )

Thanks. I will.

( And not one to beat around the bush. )

Hayley mentioned you might need something from me.

[deathlessness]

[She tips her head to the side curiously, studying him.]

Not now. At least, not yet. But I can't say that being in contact with a wolf of your caliber wouldn't be beneficial.

[engender]

( speaking of, he retrieves his phone from his pants he'd ruined and stuffs the rest back into the bag. )

If anything comes up, Hayley can get in touch.

[deathlessness]

Fantastic.

[Honestly, she probably won't ask for anything, but she knows how hard it is to believe that a Mikaelson witch other than Hope is the altruistic type. If it's easier for there to be a quid pro quo, then she'll give the illusion as such.]

Enjoy New Orleans.

[And then she'll leave him and Malia to carry on with their day.]