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[h2][center]The Museum[/center][/h2]

"Bark, bark, bark!" With a determined stance, Mushroom's ears perked at the scent which reached his nose, a scent accompanied by a painful groan otherwise muzzled for those without canine senses. Only moments after his reaction, the pup whined pitifully and hid behind Skyler's legs, his large brown eyes looking in the direction of what could only be a threat. 

[color=f26522]"Mushroom?"[/color] Skyler's voice soothed the canine, his hand gently caressing Mushroom's back, his fingers running through the dog's fur. Safe was it to say that Skyler was unable to tell what had changed in the atmosphere surrounding them, though Mushroom's change in demeanor pointed towards an outcome which had otherwise passed over Skyler's head. Given how the dog clung to his owner for dear life, it was reasonable to assume Skyler's innocence in the matter. He had not scared Mushroom with an outburst of his powers, but something else was occurring within the museum's confines. Lowering himself to a knee, Skyler wrapped his arms around his dear companion in a loving embrace, scratching Mushroom behind the ears. [color=f26522]"It's alright."[/color] The boy spoke softly, planting a gentle kiss on Mushroom's forehead. Ascending to his feet, Skyler took a few steps forward and looked behind him to see Mushroom remaining by his side. It was much better than the alternative, though the constant whimpering showed how scared the canine really was, his tail hanging low and his ears flattening in fear. A sense of comfort by his pack's side, that pack being Skyler, Mushroom stayed rather than bolting from place. 

With a hand constantly placed on Mushroom's back, Skyler slowly progressed through the museum, ignoring the many stares coming his way. Part of him wanted to escape with Mushroom, but this turn of events could very well be Ben. Nothing had gone per plan so far, and waiting around did not yield any results. Recalling the instructions he had been given, Skyler could no longer stand around. Ben hadn't turned up, and if he did, they had missed each other. Skyler was not in the possession of a cellphone either, neither did he have anyone's number. Táph was nowhere to be seen, as an addition to the already complicated situation. Right now, only Skyler and Mushroom were together. Everyone else was scattered about, their location unknown. 

As the boy and his trusty companion delved deeper into the museum, Skyler could note Mushroom's accelerated whimpering and added fear which had been put on the poor pup's shoulders. Now visibly trembling, Skyler and Mushroom had found themselves just past the Witch exhibit. One of the glass cases was empty, something it didn’t share with any other display in the room. Perhaps it was mere superstition, but given the situation at hand, nothing could be dismissed. 

Apart from an Asian woman appearing in the distance, Skyler could not lay eyes on anyone else. The group had moved on to other exhibits. Mushroom's whimpering could be due to the magical forces in this room, as it was said that animals could sense such things. That could however be nothing but a myth. Either way, Skyler was more than prepared to believe in the supernatural. A look in the mirror was enough to clarify that. 

Tracing his eyes across the room, nothing appeared to bother Mushroom more than what the poor dog had his eyes on, a door further away in the distance. That Asian woman was heading to that very point of interest as Skyler stood static, watching her while keeping an eye on Mushroom's development. He couldn't go further than this or Mushroom could bolt away at any moment. The canine was scared out of his mind, and now physically clinging to Skyler's legs, standing behind them. [color=f26522]"Is something in there?"[/color] Skyler whispered quietly, furrowing his brows at the scene. Hopefully, no monster would pop out from that closed off room, but if it did, it was unlikely that any of the visitors would be able to fend it off. That woman could have a trick or two up her sleeves, but it was hard to tell. So far, Skyler could only assume his own capabilities. Despite not being able to control his powers, he'd have to do [i]something[/i] if push came to shove. 

[color=f26522]"Mushroom."[/color] Skyler spoke, more assertively this time. Turning around, he kneeled and carefully placed his hands on the dog's cheeks. [color=f26522]"Everything will be alright."[/color] Though the canine couldn't understand the words being uttered, animals could tell by the tone of a voice. Skyler's calm words did manage to calm the situation somewhat, but in truth, he had a hard time understanding why he was drawn to danger like this. For a while now, Skyler had acted against character and the only answer he had was preposterous. He assumed that if he wasn't human, perhaps these actions were caused by a natural desire which came with whatever species he was. While averagely intelligent, Skyler was quick on picking up hints. The rapid changes which had struck were not only physical. He found himself displaying more courage lately, and his otherwise careful demeanor had taken a backseat more often than he'd care to share. The boy found himself more aloof than ever before, and the change arrived with a tail and horns. Though the additions completely contradicted his personality, he found himself powerless to resist. 

With a deep breath, Skyler took another step, approaching the distant door.