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genessia2018-06-01 05:19 pm
wildcardterrier) wrote in genessia2018-06-01 05:19 pm
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First Bark [Action]
[ Okay, first of all, where the hell did Avdol go? Second, well... this sure doesn't look like heaven or any other afterlife place, and what was with the pendant around his neck? He's not hurt at least, despite the missing front left paw.
So much for eternal rest. Should had known that was a load of crap in the end.
Getting to shore wasn't as annoying as it could had been, the water was really shallow. Then, well... came that little expeditionary speech from some sort of recording. Kidnapped. Figures. Besides, he's a dog, what does he need money for, or a job for that matter?
Must be some messed up dying dream. That's got to be it. ]
So much for eternal rest. Should had known that was a load of crap in the end.
Getting to shore wasn't as annoying as it could had been, the water was really shallow. Then, well... came that little expeditionary speech from some sort of recording. Kidnapped. Figures. Besides, he's a dog, what does he need money for, or a job for that matter?
Must be some messed up dying dream. That's got to be it. ]
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So a man, dressed with fashion only mildly more sensible than the Crusaders', was content to pass the mutt without a second thought.
But the second thought came, leading to a double-take. Was that a necklace? No, it couldn't-well, better make sure. He couldn't put his finger on what it was that caught his notice. Something foolish, no doubt.
He approaches slowly, doing the usual dog-politeness by holding out his hand for a sniff.]
Hello, boy, where did you-
[His eyes caught the necklace, which resurrected his mien from caution to ebullient hope.]
Haha, thank God! A real dog! Will wonders never cease?
[Even if it has to be the strangest one he's seen for some time. And he thought pit bulls were ugly. Well, beggars can't be choosers.]
I'd say he looks like a normal boston terrier but with blue eyes. Araki wanted him to be expressive.
Look, he's like that with everyone.
What's with humans trying to talk to dogs anyway? What a waste of time, it's not like he can reply. He makes a huff sound.
What the heck was he even talking about? A 'real' dog? Did this guy hit his head? ]
XD yeah I remember reading something like that
Eheh, not too sociable right now; I understand.
[No collar, either. A stray? He tries to remember what he knows about the breed. Being very fond of dogs, he sized him up as a boston terrier with an unusual eye color. Those were, unfortunately, raised to fight, much like the pit bulls whose extermination he advocated for a while ago. But then the breed turned a new leaf with their affable demeanor, and they were relegated to comfort and rat-hunting.
This one's friendliness was latent, at best, Ted decided. All this thinking merited an intent, noetic gaze, which clued him in to maimed leg.]
Ah! Forgive me; I hardly noticed. That...can't be too comfortable to walk in.
I know this is all very sudden, but would you go with me to someone that could fix that? It's not as miraculous as it seems; there really are others I know that could restore you. Please?
[He figures animal trust from strangers from a stray might be hard to acquire. What else could he do to sweeten the deal?]
I, erm, have food if you're hungry. You probably can't respond, but I'm sure you comprehend my speech, even if you can't return it. Would going with be all right? Just, ah, yip at me once for a "yes".
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Most were pretty friendly, but he was a very unusual one. One that was able to kill an evil Peregrine falcon who could shoot ice.
Nice try, though, Iggy is a stubborn little dog. Besides, he may be missing a leg, but it was treated a while ago.
Iggy looks at him as if to say "I don't need your help, now get lost." ]
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Come on, don't be proud. You'd rather go it alone on three legs than endure human company, walking away with four? It'd be no more than half an hour. I'll even carry you. It's really no trouble.
[He looked toward the Bay, figuring he'd probably left behind his phone and the money right there. Five thousand red bills, all alone...]
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Iggy growls at him. This human's starting to annoy him.
No need for that thing, or money. He'll steal what he needs. ]
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Hold that pose.
[He'll try and snap a picture with his phone. If he scampers off phone-less, he'll lose any reliable means of contacting him.]
Well, if you're as fond of your condition as all that, I suppose I can't impose. There's naught I can do to persuade you? Again, I'm not kidding. Free of charge, your leg given back. Good as new. That tempts so little?
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Faith is, necessarily, a leap, I'm afraid. But as a sign of goodwill...
[He digs into his bag to produce a dish of cold chicken, a saucer of milk, and a biscuit.]
Enjoy those, at your leisure. Do you mind terribly if I get your things?
[He stands up and motions towards The Bay.]
You may not have much use for currency, but someone might. Ought to go to the lost and found, or myself, to put it to better use. As for the phone, only yourself could get anything out of it. I'll go there and, ironically, fetch them. If you'd like me to fetch she who could cure what ails you, stick around. If not, I'll take your departure as a refusal, and let you alone.
[For today, anyway. If he takes the other tack, the wonders of the network and public embarrassment are another option. Heals on Wheels, he may have a job for you...]
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In any case, he sits and looks at him supiciously. ]
Action *and* Audio
*Ring ring*
"Hello, Konoka! It's you know who for you know what. A dog this time-a real one! The picture of a Boston Terrier. Purebred, perhaps. He's got a maimed leg. Don't worry, he's not bleeding out. Seems to have managed all right for however long he had it. He's not too friendly, despite his breed. Whether that's my malodorousness or his misanthropy I don't know. Perhaps he'd like you better.
Anyway, I know it's out of the way, but could you come over to The Bay? It's a tentative task, mind. He may bolt as soon as I go back to check on him.
[He's talking plenty loud enough for sensitive dog ears to hear. Some splashes and a plunge later, he finds his opened box. Hope the bills aren't too soggy!]
Hah! Got them!
Oh, nothing, Konoka. If it's not too much trouble.
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And who is this Konoka anyway? ]
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[A little sheepishly, he plods back out of The Bay, seeing if Iggy's still there and if the food's been touched. He speaks a little while dialing another number.]
Sorry, got to think of someone else. Please be patient. You really don't want them? Your phone or the money?
[Just ask if you can have $5,000 for your miraculous healing finder's fee, Ted. Time to dial another.]
Hello, Ms. Inoue? It's Ted, how are you? Listen, I've a real dog here who came in missing a foot. Could you be an angel and bring it back, please? I can't guarantee he'll be here when you arrive, or that he'll like you at all, but Lord knows what he's been through.
[Video / Action]
[She likes dogs. Doesn't like the thought of one being hurt, especially one that's missing a paw. Poor thing.]
I'm on my way! I'll bring it some bread!
[Do dogs eat bread? It's all she's got, so if he doesn't want it, Ted will eat bread.
Ted Bread.]----------------------
[Give her about five minutes, and true to her word, she arrives at a run. She situated her bakery pretty close to the Bay for a reason. She's also got a loaf of bread under her arm, shoved hastily into a plastic bag and twisted at the end to keep it fresh.]
Ted-san? Inu-chaaaan!
[Now she just needs to find them.]
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Meh, not like she's got his favourite treat anyway. ]
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[He's cute.]
So here you are. Do you have a nametag? Eeto...
[She checks to see if he's got any identifiers, but whether he does or not, her attention is immediately drawn to that missing paw. Orihime squats on her heels for a better look. It's not bleeding, so this isn't a recent injury. Good, that means he probably isn't in any pain. And he seems calm, too.]
...Stay.
[She holds up a palm, urging him to keep still, and touches her fingers to her left hairpin. If the dog has any supernatural abilities at all, he'll actually see the two fairy spirits disengage and move to make a dome shield over him. Ordinarily she'd just make the flat kind, but she isn't sure if he'll panic and try to run or not. Best to keep him still until she can finish her work. He's so little, it probably won't take her more than a minute or two.]
Re: [Video / Action] Ted bread how dare you
[He says with feeling; he's a dog lover too. It's on the card and everything. Iggy, unfortunately, doesn't return the sentiment, which is why he hails her so cheerfully when he sees her come so soon.]
Here we are, Orihime! That was fast, eh? "Location, location, location." See for yourself.
[Though Ted's eyes would certainly bug out a bit at the sight of what she's doing. He's glad to see how readily kind she is to the cruder creatures. It's a surgery he appreciates much more than bisection.]
Re: [Video / Action] Ted bread how dare you
[ Yep, two problems with that, is yeah, he can see them, and he kind of assumes he's under some sort of attack. If he could speak, he'd say 'The hell ya doing, girle!?'
It all comes out as barks and growls. At this rate, he will bring out his Stand, The Fool. ]
[Video / Action] oh no now it's dread bread
I'm glad you called me! I'm kind of good at this, ha ha...!
[She rubs the back of her head with a sheepish grin, because heaven knows how many people in her world wind up losing an arm. Way too many. She blinks as Iggy starts barking, though, and her attention swivels back to her work. The hooded girl spirit hunkers her shoulders, wincing. He's noisy. The other spirit with the topknot looks surprised, and slightly worried.]
Wow, you can see Ayame and Shun'ou?! Ted-san, he's got special powers! That's so cool!
[She just beams, not at all upset by the barking. She's nearly done anyway.]
Almost there...
Re: [Video / Action] oh no now it's dread bread
[Assuming he can hear him through the barrier. His canine bedside manner might not be the most practiced.]
Eheh, really? Well, suppose that's not unusual. Goodness knows Genessia likes to invite queerer creatures.
[It doesn't quite dawn on him that those special powers might be used to lash out against things he's afraid of, in typical feral dog fashion. Optimism is fun that way.]
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[ It's a good thing that thanks to possessing a Stand, he has humanlike intelligence.
The blond guy hadn't tried to hurt him in anyway... so he'll give him the benefit of the doubt. For now. ]
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Hm? Oh, that's true! And he responded when you talked to him too, so I think he understands what we're saying.
[The bandage (?) begins to unravel and disintegrate as bone and flesh painlessly knit back into reality, as well as fur and claw. It's a strange ability to be sure -- not quite healing, but the effects are similar enough that most people don't question it. Rather, she's undoing the direct consequences of the event that caused him to lose his paw in the first place.]
Okay, that should do it! How does it feel, Inu-chan?
[She recalls the two spirits in a subdued little flash of light, her hairpins whole once more, and the gold dome vanished.]
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...Oh, ah, yes, well, truth be told I've never seen a real animal that didn't. Everyone in the world knows English anyway, so if he can't reproduce the same it's likely not for lack of trying.
[Sure seems like healing to him! Once the dome disappears, he echoes the request.]
It's...it's really wholly restored?
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This was a whole lot better. It really was back? ]
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[She claps her palms together, looking more than a little pleased at the results.]
The shield restores things to a former state. The damage wasn't done by a really strong supernatural force, so it wasn't too difficult to undo it.
[She breaks off a heel of bread and digs out a soft chunk, offering it to Iggy.]
I wish we knew his name.
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Mm, well I know a telepath who's good with animals. If he can think it, she'd know. Or if he's literate, perhaps he could spell it out? There's some sand nearby.
[Wait, what is he saying? He looks back towards Iggy's new paw, producing an ebullient smile and trickling tears. Not only did he get the pleasure of meeting a real dog, something he despaired of ever doing, but he actually got to help. Sure, it wasn't much more than a phone call, but even playing any part, however small, was more than he dreamed.]
Oh thank God! I dare say yours is The Empress!
[Since Iggy's still people-shy, Ted focuses all his joy on Orihime, rushing for an embrace.]
You're a miracle worker! You've my eternal gratitude.
he needs one of those collars from Up.
Look, he'd like to tell her his name, but he kind of... can't. ]
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[She doesn't recoil from being glomped. She just looks surprised and a little embarrassed. This is usually the part where her best friend would beat him down and stomp on his head, but there's no Tatsuki here. Orihime will just have to suffer Ted's heartfelt affection.]
A-ah ha ha! It's okay, I'm happy to help!
[The dog is still here, she notes. Huh! She would have expected him to run off and test out his new paw.]
Anou...Ted-san, is he going to live with you?
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Oh, aheh, well it's...here.
[He digs in his pocket and hands her a card. He was tempted to launch into a lengthy monologue on just what it means, but a picture is worth a thousand words, right? That'll explain it. His enthusiasm is arrested at the question.]
Ah, er, well...much as I'd
[really, really, really]
like that, I'm afraid I don't have much of a place for him. Besides, man's best friend isn't especially friendly to this man, which is queer for the breed. Hasn't touched his food. Perhaps he'd prefer tramping? If he's as intelligent as he seems, I'm sure he'll make his preference for living arrangements limpid soon.
[He can practically predict the tone of displeasure Iggy would take at the suggestion of room and board. Still, he can't deny some faint feeling of strange kinship. Wonder why...]
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He doesn't seem too excited about it, so I guess you're right.
[She hands the card back since she's sure he didn't mean for her to keep it.]
I'd better get back to work. Is there anything else either of you need?
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[He thinks; any loose threads to tie up?]
How about his funds, eh? Would you like them for a fee? Or maybe half, if two-thousand and five-hundred red bills suits you better.
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During her trip, she happens upon something that made her smile and carefully approach, avoiding sudden movements.]
Aww, look at the little puppy~
[But then she noticed the missing paw, and immediately she is heartbroken. She sits down seiza style with a hand out, inviting it to sniff her hand and see she is friendly.]
You poor thing... I won't hurt you.
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But still, he's fine, even if he has a missing paw. ]
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Are you lost, puppy? Where's your owner?