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Roarin wrote: Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:04 am [Riley's introduction]
Cala sits quietly throughout the thorough response, eventually pausing the game as she realizes she's actually in a discussion. The remote dangles from the wrist strap as she pulls the icy blanket against her fur, shifting in her seat to find a comfortable listening spot. Her eyes slowly scan the room vaguely in Riley's direction, though the wolf still avoids looking directly at the officer as she speaks. Her ears remain peaked and attentive despite the feigned distractions, and upon conclusion, she allows a moment of stillness to think over all the things she'd just heard.

"I guess I'm probably part of the exotic issue then, huh?" Cala gives a small, somewhat forced laugh as she pulls the blanket over her ears and head in a hood. "That injured bunny earlier mentioned another wolf having been here, but I'm probably safe in assuming he wasn't Eastern. We aren't supposed to be here." Her tongue pokes out of the fanged muzzle, mild discomfort at the ambient temperature constantly pressing the back of her mind. The basement's AC, paired with the cold covering, was near pleasant. Near. "Also Brian is gonna love using you as an example of a model pet. If you hear your name and he's not talking to you that's probably it." A slightly cruel grin replaces the playful gesture, then a quick shake of her head resets her expression to a neutral interest.

A soft growl interrupts her as she corrects "Right, I should introduce myself. Not sure how much they told you, but... Cahalith Wilson!" She grins widely, pulling the improvised hood down onto her shoulders. "It's a werewolf name - Cahalith. It means storyteller. Everyone calls me Cala though, so whichever you'll remember."

"And since you should probably know either way... I'm a feral wolf. My three brothers, my sister and I were -" Both ears twitch backward suddenly, her tail shifting against the seat audibly. The grin remains, but the eagerness in her eyes is suddenly gone, leaving only the hollow smile. " - picked up by Animal Control after our folks met the business end of a semi. So eventually word got around to a pet's rights activist - Emelie - and she and her husband Arthur eventually managed to get us away from wherever that leads." Cala gives a soft shrug, the emptiness switching for a gentle frown. "A lot happened after that. It's expensive to care for a bunch of wolf cubs, after all. Arthur asked for Brian's help to get funding, so Brian turned our charity case into a scientific study. He's a psychologist trying to determine... " Her tone turns curious, intrigued. "...what mentally separates humans from other mammals. So he proposed that they raise us as they would human children..."

The storyteller trails off, giving only a soft yawn as she sits back upright. Quickly facing the screen again, she concludes "Ah, on second thought, that's waaay too long a story. I'm sure you have other things to do tonight. Summary is: I'm on a diet but you're free to anything in the fridge, we have way more than I'll eat; I have Skype calls with the tutor from four-to-six each day; and if you go in my room without my permission and escort you will find a very unhappy wolf. Not pet. Hopefully you enjoy staying here, and if you have questions, feel free. If I start talking again I won't stop - it's been a bit since I've had someone new to talk to." Once more the smile returns, habitually polite, as she quits the search and begins navigating to the first level.
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Hlaoroo wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:05 am
"They are convenient, aren't they, Chip?" Piper agrees, making sure the mouse is still secure on her shoulder.
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"You should probably warn your dad to put cushions and mattresses on the stairs first, Piper," Chip advised, hanging on.
"I try!"

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Hlaoroo wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:05 am "Well, thanks, Kilo." Flynn grins at the mouse before turning his attention back to the vixen.
"You should tell us about her, Nadia. You've not said much about her other than that she was missing. Is she older or younger?" the buck prompts.
"She's older" The vixen replied energetically, clapping her paws together once "We're of the same litter, but she's older, and a lot smarter too. She loves hearing stories and learning about all sorts of things. I still don't know where she got the time to even learn those things, or how she can even remember like half of them, but she does."
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"Oh, I already did that. And tomorrow's breakfast. And Sunday's roast. Maybe I shouldn't have had that third cup of coffee." Kip's puppet says. This is not a line from the show, rather it's improvisation, yet still perfectly in the character's voice.

Behind the jaguar, and out of his sight, Shona prompts the class with a silent gesture and the new teacher is awarded a generous round of applause before the kids return to their projects.

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Adam shuffles his paperwork and brings out a document with a section highlighted.
"That's what I was thinking of starting you on, there. I think it's reasonable considering you don't have to pay rent, but then I also don't know how much food a bear needs. What do you think?" he asks, indicating the section and hoping the bear can read.

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"She won't need help with me guiding her. I know this town like the back of my paw." Simon boasts as he waits for the cat to return.
"Both the human and animal parts."

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"And you're gonna be so annoying, aren't you? I can tell already!" Olivia retorts but there's a grin on her tiny muzzle.
"I hope you washed that paw. I don't want to catch cooties. Are there any other girls here?"

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"Interesting. She must be used to pets then... Did you say she was a pet? Did she have a collar?"

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"That's 'cos you're a bunny, silly." Piper grins, allowing herself to be carried.
"If you had six paws you'd be a bug! Nowhere near as cute!"

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"What sort of things does she learn about Does she know as much as Kilo?" Flynn asks.
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Hlaoroo wrote: Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:45 am "Oh, I already did that. And tomorrow's breakfast. And Sunday's roast. Maybe I shouldn't have had that third cup of coffee." Kip's puppet says. This is not a line from the show, rather it's improvisation, yet still perfectly in the character's voice.

Behind the jaguar, and out of his sight, Shona prompts the class with a silent gesture and the new teacher is awarded a generous round of applause before the kids return to their projects.
After laughing and complementing Kip's improv work, Mr. Nightshade then smiled and bowed towards the applause, turning around to focus on Shona then, "I think the class likes me," he tells her before beginning his stroll around the class, looking at each student's artwork.
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DdeeStar wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:09 pm [Cala's Story]
Riley nodded along with Cala's story, eyes attentively on the wolf. Though her general expression never changed, the canine's ears occasionally flicked in surprise at a new detail, or the rhythms of her nods grew a bit more vigorous at a critical moment of the story.

"That is... quite a series of events. My condolences for your loss." Riley tilted her head downwards, one paw over her chest as she let a few seconds pass before she snapped back to attention. "Well Miss Cahalith, I sincerely appreciate you sharing this information with me. I can hardly imagine what it must have been like for you and your siblings to have gone through so much change in so little time... And, though they may not be equal in gravity, if you wish, I could share a few tales of my own during my time working for the city unit at some point in the future. And of course, respecting protocols is one of the many things I am used to doing." The small dog raised a hand to feel under one of her ears.

"I'll be sure not to disturb you during your tutoring, as well as respect your personal... space." Riley frowned, softly clicking her tongue and snapping her fingers. "All of which I would write down if I hadn't lost my notebook and pen during an earlier incident...Regardless, yes! I take care to remember these things." She gave another nod, before returning her attention to the game.

"So... besides playing on this, entertainment device." Riley made a general gesture towards the game console with her free hand. "What does a feral wolf turned rural resident usually do with her free time?"
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CyberDragon wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:46 pm Kassandra growled, then sighed. "Alright, alright... fine. You're right. I'll just... keep my mouth shut around the humans for now. Chris was always better with people. One of the reasons he's a lousy hunter. Remember that time when Mom let us do our first solo hunts, and Chris ended up accidentally befriending the rabbit he was supposed to catch?"

"Kass, do we really have to bring that up?" Chris moaned, his ears turning red.

Kandi walks in right on Q.
I would bring that up, often in fact. it would go a long way to proving that you would be safe to be around..
Moving over to give Chris a scratch under his chin.
Feeling better now? By the Way I'm Kandi if it got missed the first time., Senka's ummm owner, trainer, protector what ever you wanna call me.

Kandi moves over near Kassandra, obviously keeping Senka between them.
You don't have to keep your muzzle shut around me. I'm not going to be allowed a say in whats going to happen. So if you have questions, rants, or just want someone to go all Hiss Hiss at. I'm that person..
Senka harrumphed a bit grumpily at Kandi's appearance, though she did make sure to keep an eye on Kassandra and Chris as the vet entered the room. "My protector? Sure 's not the other way around? I thought I told you they were fine." The mountain lion replied, though she quickly moved on to explain what they were discussing before Kandi came in.

"What the humans out there up to anyways? They talk about what they're gonna do with these two yet?"
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Roarin wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:13 am Senka harrumphed a bit grumpily at Kandi's appearance, though she did make sure to keep an eye on Kassandra and Chris as the vet entered the room. "My protector? Sure 's not the other way around? I thought I told you they were fine." The mountain lion replied, though she quickly moved on to explain what they were discussing before Kandi came in.

"What the humans out there up to anyways? They talk about what they're gonna do with these two yet?"
Kandi rubs Senka's ears, and scratches under her chin, making her purrrrr.
I said she could be hissy not you.
Rubbing and scratching out along her cheeks.
Well protector from the other humans, vacuum cleaners, hairballs, fleas and ticks.

Like they are going to tell me that.
If Paul gets his way, they will be sent back out into the woods.
If we can get our way. I'm sure we can get Chris adopted.
An Kassandra, would likely end up in the Zoo. Were she could have the two male cougars already there fawning over her every need.
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Hlaoroo wrote: Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:45 am "What sort of things does she learn about Does she know as much as Kilo?" Flynn asks.
"That's ......huuuuh......you know you make me wondering that now" Nadia smiled as she rubbed her chin thoughtfully
"She knows a lot of things, what's safe to eat, what isn't, herbs and roots you can use to treat wounds and illnesses, lots of rituals, histories, I think she knows science too, more or less." the vixen recounted

"There was this one time in her Proclamation-Of-Name, she won even though she was wounded and I think wasn't as fast as she could be. Was a long time ago though. She explained how she managed it, I don't remember any of it, didn't understand a single word at the time either, but it sounded science-ish" she laughed, then clapped her hands together loudly as memories came

"Oh right! The fight! She knows how to fight very well, taught me how to fight too, actually. She knows how to swim, to hunt, to make things out of like leaves and sticks and rocks in ways I never knew you could even do."

The vixen paused for a second as she gave Kilo look of curiosity, before resuming

"As for if she knows as much as Kilo, well........It's kinda hard to compare, honestly, 'cause I don't know all the things she knows or Kilo knows. I know she likes stories. She loved listening to all the tales across our homeland, and even more so for the few things of the outside world whenever a Tale Keeper came around. She wanted to become one too, and I know she had some books back in her home, but as we grew up and walked our own path I don't know how far along that route she managed to get before.......*ahem*.......anyway erm, maybe she wouldn't know as much about human literature and stuff like that. Most of the things we know of the outside world is by word-of-mouth, and few and far between, so, but I'm sure she would have loved to spend days talking with you guys just to learn more about everything."
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Hlaoroo wrote: Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:45 am Adam shuffles his paperwork and brings out a document with a section highlighted.
"That's what I was thinking of starting you on, there. I think it's reasonable considering you don't have to pay rent, but then I also don't know how much food a bear needs. What do you think?" he asks, indicating the section and hoping the bear can read.
Deus looked at the number, then realized he wasn't entirely sure how much food costs. He always scavenged and foraged. "Will see. Should be enough." He said. After all, he just needed supplemental food. He's been growing his own food for a while, it's just been a bad year.

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Keeshah wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:29 am Kandi walks in right on Q.
I would bring that up, often in fact. it would go a long way to proving that you would be safe to be around..
Moving over to give Chris a scratch under his chin.
Feeling better now? By the Way I'm Kandi if it got missed the first time., Senka's ummm owner, trainer, protector what ever you wanna call me.

Kandi moves over near Kassandra, obviously keeping Senka between them.
You don't have to keep your muzzle shut around me. I'm not going to be allowed a say in whats going to happen. So if you have questions, rants, or just want someone to go all Hiss Hiss at. I'm that person..
Chris had very little reaction to Kandi's entrance, but Kass seemed to be more on guard. Her claws unconsciously flexed and poked small holes in her sheets.
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Roarin wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:13 am Senka harrumphed a bit grumpily at Kandi's appearance, though she did make sure to keep an eye on Kassandra and Chris as the vet entered the room. "My protector? Sure 's not the other way around? I thought I told you they were fine." The mountain lion replied, though she quickly moved on to explain what they were discussing before Kandi came in.

"What the humans out there up to anyways? They talk about what they're gonna do with these two yet?"
Kandi rubs Senka's ears, and scratches under her chin, making her purrrrr.
I said she could be hissy not you.
Rubbing and scratching out along her cheeks.
Well protector from the other humans, vacuum cleaners, hairballs, fleas and ticks.

Like they are going to tell me that.
If Paul gets his way, they will be sent back out into the woods.
If we can get our way. I'm sure we can get Chris adopted.
An Kassandra, would likely end up in the Zoo. Were she could have the two male cougars already there fawning over her every need.
"Oooh no. I'm not going to get locked in some cage with a couple of tail-chasing males." Kass hissed.

"She might end up eating them." Chris added, not at all helpfully.

"Shut it, Chris. You want me to live with humans keeping an eye on my every move, fine. But I don't want to go to the zoo!"

"I think I would be Ok with living in human society... I'd even be Ok with a human family..." Chris said. "I wouldn't want a zoo either though, I have to say."
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Roarin wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:13 am Riley nodded along with Cala's story, eyes attentively on the wolf. Though her general expression never changed, the canine's ears occasionally flicked in surprise at a new detail, or the rhythms of her nods grew a bit more vigorous at a critical moment of the story.

"That is... quite a series of events. My condolences for your loss." Riley tilted her head downwards, one paw over her chest as she let a few seconds pass before she snapped back to attention. "Well Miss Cahalith, I sincerely appreciate you sharing this information with me. I can hardly imagine what it must have been like for you and your siblings to have gone through so much change in so little time... And, though they may not be equal in gravity, if you wish, I could share a few tales of my own during my time working for the city unit at some point in the future. And of course, respecting protocols is one of the many things I am used to doing." The small dog raised a hand to feel under one of her ears.

"I'll be sure not to disturb you during your tutoring, as well as respect your personal... space." Riley frowned, softly clicking her tongue and snapping her fingers. "All of which I would write down if I hadn't lost my notebook and pen during an earlier incident...Regardless, yes! I take care to remember these things." She gave another nod, before returning her attention to the game.

"So... besides playing on this, entertainment device." Riley made a general gesture towards the game console with her free hand. "What does a feral wolf turned rural resident usually do with her free time?"
With a less eager smile the wolf responds "Don't worry about it, I don't really remember them anyway. Anthony's been taking care of me as long as I can remember, and Brian's as good a parent as any most of the time. We work." With that concluded she stands, walking over to one of the haphazardly strewn cases of luggage in the corner of the room. Over her shoulder she explains with a coy undertone "You did remind me though - I've got a few things in here he doesn't need to see. One of which..." A spiral notebook, worn and bent with what are probably teeth marks on the upper corner. It gets an approving glance as she mock-dusts it with her handpaw and returns to Riley, offering "Until we can get you a new one? I don't think I even used half the pages."

Her old planner - filled with masterful, overcomplicated plots of social trickery and competitive strategies. Naturally, most of these were kept in her head anyway, and since it'd been across her few years at the lab they reflect her growing intelligence, understanding of humans, and ability to write in English over time. The first couple pages looked like cave drawings to the casual viewer, but the story they told (or instructions they gave, more accurately) was surprisingly clear. Still, she'd said she was turning over a new leaf here. It's not like she was using it. The last plan lists a long-winded idea of 'kidnapping' a neighborhood pet (inviting them over to play games and then leaving a vague note with another pet regarding the disappearance) to gradually rile panic/suspicion into a pet raid on her house, complete with foam gun defenses and an epic showdown on the roof that ends in her falling off onto a carefully positioned mattress, the whole time wearing a cape and trying to sell herself as a secret vampire.

This last memory brings a slight blush to her face, a note of embarrassment forcing her to add "It'll probably answer your last question too. Just, you know, don't read into anything there, I never actually did most of it. Apparently it's a lot harder to incite a workplace blood feud than I had thought. But yeah, there's definitely writing utensils upstairs somewhere, and I'm sure Brian can grab something tomorrow that's less bulky." Cala gives a light shrug, her attention turned to scanning the officer's reaction.
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CyberDragon wrote: Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:29 pm
"Oooh no. I'm not going to get locked in some cage with a couple of tail-chasing males." Kass hissed.

"She might end up eating them." Chris added, not at all helpfully.

"Shut it, Chris. You want me to live with humans keeping an eye on my every move, fine. But I don't want to go to the zoo!"

"I think I would be Ok with living in human society... I'd even be Ok with a human family..." Chris said. "I wouldn't want a zoo either though, I have to say."
Kandi gets up from behind Senka, and move over to kneel down next to Chris.
Massaging his ears, and scratching her fingers into his scruff and along under his cheeks, as She had been doing with Senka.
watching his reaction to being handled by a human.
You know Kassandra, Senka had pretty much the same reaction, when the possibility was brought up about having having cubs by them.
What am i missing, there is food, shelter, safety, medical care, people to help raise them. Seems like a perfect environment.

Looking over at Senka rolling her eyes, with a not this again look.
I get it that she is not ready to have cubs, perhaps she doesn't feel safe here yet. Or just wants to do things as a pet for a while, before getting tied down with cubs.
Heh, i think Senka wants me to get a mate first. But i knida scare them off.

Continuing to pet and caress Chris..

Chris, it seems has made his choice, He WANTS to become a pet.

But, What do you really want Kassandra?

You don't seem keen on the idea of being a pet.
Not interested in being a pampered Zoo pet.
You want to be returned to the wild? without Chris, there will be less competition for resources.
Other then those, we are really running out of options here.
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Hlaoroo wrote: Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:45 am
"That's 'cos you're a bunny, silly." Piper grins, allowing herself to be carried.
"If you had six paws you'd be a bug! Nowhere near as cute!"
"I could be a mutant," Lucky points out. "Maybe I am a mutant, like in X-Men. I have some sort of luck power."
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STANLEY'S INTRODUCTION

Stan looked around him as he stepped out of the car. His friend, a brown bunny with a chunk of his left ear missing named Dave, went into the apartment building with his owner.

Stan began to walk around the neighborhood. He bumped into a rather hyper-active child.

"Hey! Watch it!", he cried out.

"Sorry, mister dog!", the girl said before continuing on her way, laughing like she escaped from a mental hospital.

Stan sighed, and continued walking. He looked behind him to see Dave and his owner tinkering with the SUV, causing orange smoke to bellow out of it.

Dave walked past the cemetery and saw a large memorial with a flame that never seemed to go out. He saw an Antique Shop before him. Antiqued weren't really his thing, but why not pay a visit?

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"You definitely made an impression!" Shona agrees with a grin before stopping to help a student untangle his fingers from the ball of wool he's using for hair.

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"Well, let me know if it's not and we'll see what we can organise. Oh, and by the way, as an employee you're entitled to a free meal each shift. It won't be fancy, mind you. It's normally pasta or rice plus whatever other bits and bobs the chef is trying to use up. Always tastes all right though. Erm, let chef know if you have any dietary requirements though. I don't know what bears can eat. And if you need a drink then feel free to help yourself to water or soda from the gun behind the bar."

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Without thinking, Simon reaches for Nola's paw but stops when he realises what he's doing and leads her into the car instead.

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"Huh. Why don't they wanna play with you?" Olivia asks, sounding concerned.
"Is it because you're too naughty?"

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"I just wanna make sure you're safe, that's all." Joan answers, crunching the crispy crust of her toasted sandwich.
"You are my responsibility now, after all, and I've heard wolves can be dangerous. Especially the wild ones. Not to mention, there are some nasty people out there. Has anyone talked to you about stranger danger yet?"

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"Heh. A very good, diplomatic answer." Flynn grins.
"So, what's a Proclamation-Of-Name? That, like, Confirmation or Christening or something?"

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Piper stops with one foot on the step and considers this as she unhooks the rope with the "PRIVATE - NO ACCESS" sign that hangs across the stairs.
"How would that work? Would you bestow luck or take it away? Or just sort of change it around?"

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"There is another option you haven't mentioned, Kandi." Paul mentions, entering the room carrying a battery-operated blood pressure machine. He makes sure to stay well back from the group though.
"The ECP. It's good that you've woken up, Kassandra. I don't know if you remember me from before. You were in pretty rough shape when you got here. I'm Doctor Paul, the head vet here. Do you mind if I come closer to you? I'd like to check your blood pressure to make sure you've stabilised. Also how are you feeling pain-wise?"

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"Um, yeah I guess. Do have like..." Stan looked at the rabbits, and he didn't know what he was thinking, but went towards them. Perhaps they could engage in some small-talk?...
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"Um, hi.", said a nervous Stanley to the group he was approaching. Two rabbits male and female, and one mouse.
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"Good afternoon, sir," Chip said, acting as though dealing with a customer whilst sat on the shoulder of a Rabbit being carried by another Rabbit was just an everyday event, "how may we assist you at Brockley antiques today?"
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DdeeStar wrote: Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:38 am This last memory brings a slight blush to her face, a note of embarrassment forcing her to add "It'll probably answer your last question too. Just, you know, don't read into anything there, I never actually did most of it. Apparently it's a lot harder to incite a workplace blood feud than I had thought. But yeah, there's definitely writing utensils upstairs somewhere, and I'm sure Brian can grab something tomorrow that's less bulky." Cala gives a light shrug, her attention turned to scanning the officer's reaction.
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"Well, this is quite an impressive anthology." Cala can see the small canine quirk her eyebrows a few times on certain pages, and pausing on others to read them more thoroughly. When she finally got to the last page, she looked up at the wolf, a smile on the corners of her muzzle. "And from what I can discern, you have a keen gift for storytelling. Though, as an officer of the law, I would recommend not starting any sort of office feuds that involve blood." She gently tapped at one of the pages

Riley then flipped back a few pages to muse over something, making a few "Hmm." and soft whuffing noises while she seemed to mull something over.

"Out of curiosity. Would... you happen to have a knack for theater? I can't help but notice many of these plans rely heavily on your involvement, such as here umm... You as this mysterious cloaked figure or..." She flipped back to the most recent one. "Secret... kidnapping vampire."
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Senka wrinkled her nose, unsure of how she felt about Kandi being so candid with siblings, especially about her. It was... kind of embarrassing.
"Yeah well, if I up and left who'd be around to watch those stupid tee-vee shows with you... or keep track of the horses."

The cougar watched carefully as Kandi went to pet Chris.

"She is right though... you don't get to do everything you want once you start living with humans. Means dealing with a lot of stuff you don't like, cars, lawn mowers, automatic doors, not being able to claw at every kid that pulls on your tail... shots. Man I hate getting shots. They also make you go to school and learn a buncha stuff... bleh. It's a lot of... getting used to things, for a long time." Senka shrugged her shoulders and glanced over at Kassandra.

"The humans don't take your claws out, but for awhile it's gonna feel like you have oven mitts on. Or err... like... you have a lot of thick and sticky mud stuck to your paws. That you can't get off. So you can't really do anything with them."
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Hlaoroo wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:00 am "Heh. A very good, diplomatic answer." Flynn grins.
"So, what's a Proclamation-Of-Name? That, like, Confirmation or Christening or something?"
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Stan sighed and said; "I really wasn't thinking about shopping, I actually just wanted to meet people. I'm new here, I'll only be staying a few weeks but I'd like to at least socialize...." Stan was eyeing a mini water-clock on one of the shelves.
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Roarin wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 11:21 pm Riley grasps the notebook and sets it down in her lap. She takes a moment to examine the cover, noting the many signs of wear and tear the notebook has endured over the years, before flipping through the pages.
"Well, this is quite an impressive anthology." Cala can see the small canine quirk her eyebrows a few times on certain pages, and pausing on others to read them more thoroughly. When she finally got to the last page, she looked up at the wolf, a smile on the corners of her muzzle. "And from what I can discern, you have a keen gift for storytelling. Though, as an officer of the law, I would recommend not starting any sort of office feuds that involve blood." She gently tapped at one of the pages

Riley then flipped back a few pages to muse over something, making a few "Hmm." and soft whuffing noises while she seemed to mull something over.

"Out of curiosity. Would... you happen to have a knack for theater? I can't help but notice many of these plans rely heavily on your involvement, such as here umm... You as this mysterious cloaked figure or..." She flipped back to the most recent one. "Secret... kidnapping vampire."
Cala immediately hides her face in her handpaws as she realizes the officer is inspecting the evil journal, mumbling with a note of embarrassment "Ohhhh no I just meant for you to glance at the drawings and laugh a little not actually read it all why-"

As Riley's comments sink in it seems to assure her all is not lost, a slight frown left behind as she avoids eye contact by glancing to the TV screen again. "The feud thing was... way early in they separated me from the others because I kept picking fights with Ray. I wasn't pleased, obviously, but it was at least a year ago... I'm not looking to hurt people. Or pets." With a burst of sudden annoyance she huffs, arms crossed, "Brian made me promise to cut out the whole 'mastermind' thing before he'd work on getting me out anyway. I was going to anyway, because masterminds don't get... well, friends, just minions or pawns, andit'dbenicetoactuallymakeafriend but I'm on my honor not to do anything like this. So no worries." She concludes with a magnanimous smile, an open shrug closing the discussion.

Her gaze returns to Riley briefly, then her silence turns pronounced as she walks to the stairs and glances up at the door. Her head tilts, ears alert, then all returns to a lax stance as she spins back to her guest. "Sorry. They can be nosy sometimes. As for theater? Well..." As though reminded by the topic she quickly preens her attire, smoothing the wrinkles from her lounging and dusting her coat back down. "You're not the first to mention it. I'll admit I haven't given it as fair a chance as most paths, but honestly? I can't see myself performing. I'm supposed to be a storyteller, sure. But I don't want to be telling other people's stories. It doesn't feel right. The world is full of crazy, mystical, improbable things - but even better?" Her eyes sparkle with excitement, her tail wagging happily. "It's full of billions of creatures that can think! Creatures with desires, objectives, talents, and billions of invisible little lines that connect everyone to someone else in an unimaginably complex social web! Improbable things happen every minute - I met some massive cats like half an hour ago! I want to experience the very best of sentient creatures! And... the worst of them." The smile and excitement switches to a determined frown, as though she'd already committed to some awful deed. "Maybe one day, when I'm old and gray, I'll be ready to tell a story worth the rest of my life. But right now, there's still so much to learn, so much to do, and a never-ending supply of people to meet. If that means dressing up here, playing a different personality there, I don't mind. I'll even practice! It's just... not my end goal." Another shrug, a half-attentive tilt to her head.

The wolf, still clad in her outback apparel, gives herself a pause to reflect on what she said, then with more sudden embarrassment adds "Sorry, that really didn't need a whole speech, I just... got excited. You're like the second pet I've had the chance to have an actual conversation with ever. Plus you have an awesome job that some wolf is going to pester you about every night you get back."
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Hlaoroo wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:00 am "Well, let me know if it's not and we'll see what we can organise. Oh, and by the way, as an employee you're entitled to a free meal each shift. It won't be fancy, mind you. It's normally pasta or rice plus whatever other bits and bobs the chef is trying to use up. Always tastes all right though. Erm, let chef know if you have any dietary requirements though. I don't know what bears can eat. And if you need a drink then feel free to help yourself to water or soda from the gun behind the bar."
"Eat anything." Deus shrugged. "Not picky. Pasta pretty good. Like nuts, berries, fish, fruit..." Deus started listing as his favorite foods. "Meat if I find. I not hunt."

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Keeshah wrote: Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:15 pm Kandi gets up from behind Senka, and move over to kneel down next to Chris.
Massaging his ears, and scratching her fingers into his scruff and along under his cheeks, as She had been doing with Senka.
watching his reaction to being handled by a human.
You know Kassandra, Senka had pretty much the same reaction, when the possibility was brought up about having having cubs by them.
What am i missing, there is food, shelter, safety, medical care, people to help raise them. Seems like a perfect environment.

Looking over at Senka rolling her eyes, with a not this again look.
I get it that she is not ready to have cubs, perhaps she doesn't feel safe here yet. Or just wants to do things as a pet for a while, before getting tied down with cubs.
Heh, i think Senka wants me to get a mate first. But i knida scare them off.

Continuing to pet and caress Chris..

Chris, it seems has made his choice, He WANTS to become a pet.

But, What do you really want Kassandra?

You don't seem keen on the idea of being a pet.
Not interested in being a pampered Zoo pet.
You want to be returned to the wild? without Chris, there will be less competition for resources.
Other then those, we are really running out of options here.
Hlaoroo wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:00 am "There is another option you haven't mentioned, Kandi." Paul mentions, entering the room carrying a battery-operated blood pressure machine. He makes sure to stay well back from the group though.
"The ECP. It's good that you've woken up, Kassandra. I don't know if you remember me from before. You were in pretty rough shape when you got here. I'm Doctor Paul, the head vet here. Do you mind if I come closer to you? I'd like to check your blood pressure to make sure you've stabilised. Also how are you feeling pain-wise?"
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Hlaoroo wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:00 am
Piper stops with one foot on the step and considers this as she unhooks the rope with the "PRIVATE - NO ACCESS" sign that hangs across the stairs.
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"Hmmm...?" Lucky turns towards Stanley, but loses his balance as he does so. "WAAAAAAAAH!" He does his best to keep Piper safe and is successful...but now the rabbit is left sitting on a prone Lucky's chest.
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CyberDragon wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:42 pm
Hlaoroo wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:00 am "There is another option you haven't mentioned, Kandi." Paul mentions, entering the room carrying a battery-operated blood pressure machine. He makes sure to stay well back from the group though.
"The ECP. It's good that you've woken up, Kassandra. I don't know if you remember me from before. You were in pretty rough shape when you got here. I'm Doctor Paul, the head vet here. Do you mind if I come closer to you? I'd like to check your blood pressure to make sure you've stabilised. Also how are you feeling pain-wise?"

An what is this ECP?
An i was sure you would want them back into the forest.


Kassandra was about to answer Kandi when Paul entered. She flinched a bit at the suggestion of him coming closer. However, after a sideways glance at Chris and Senka, she relented. "Everything hurts. I feel like I got knocked down a mountain by a falling boulder, THEN hit by a speeding train. But I don't feel like I'm dying anymore. Guess I've got you to thank for that. Do what you need to. Not like I'm in any shape to stop you."

Kandi continues to scratch along Chris's cheeks..
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"Yeah, well spotted. Some of the kids in the playground are bullying him. It's part of why I wanted to do the 'body image' thing in today's lesson." Shona responds equally quietly.
"I haven't quite worked out what to do with the bullies yet though, mainly because I haven't caught them in the act yet."

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Richard rushes to help Lucky and Piper back up as Phil, having been delayed by paying the taxi fare, enters the shop and runs towards the chaos.
"Are you all right?" both men and the bunny ask simultaneously.
"Yeah, I'm okay. Lucky is nice and soft. Hee hee. Chip? Are you okay? Where did you go?" Piper asks, looking around.
"Oh, hi new dog!" the doe greets Stan as the men each help a rabbit back onto their paws.
"I'm Piper, this is my boyfriend, Lucky, and Chip is... Somewhere..."

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"How come? They always do it from the back in the movies." Simon asks, wary of getting too close to the human.
"What? I sneak in sometimes. You'd be surprised how much perfectly good food cinemas throw out."

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"Sure, why not?" Ed acquiesces, giving both his pups some apple to chew on now that the babe has been woken by the new arrival.
"What's a shower, Mister Watt?" Olivia asks. Her home until now had had no plumbing; the mice had instead satisfied their need for water using the swimming pool.

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"Well, you don't. You stay away unless you're with an adult you already know and trust, like me or Flynn or Nadia or Aron or Leroy." Joan answers, choosing her words carefully so as to not scare the kitten too much.
"It's important to remember that there are people, even other animals, that might try to trick you into going places or doing things which might put you in danger. You need to learn to watch out for them, and if you ever feel unsafe or uncomfortable, you run away as fast as you can and yell for help as loudly as you can, okay?" she explains seriously.
"There are some humans you haven't met that are safe that will help you though. Police, for example, or the vets, or shopkeepers. Or mothers with children. You can ask them for help if there isn't an adult around that you know."

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"I don't think so, no." Flynn answers. "Confirmation and Christening are basically when the priest inducts you into the Catholic church. They give you an extra name and godparents who are supposed to mentor you and teach you all about the church. As far as I know anyway. We aren't Catholic. Maybe Kilo can explain better?" the buck suggests, looking at the mouse.
"Dare I ask what you had to do to defend your right to your name then, Nadia?" Flynn asks, curious.

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"That makes it easy." Adam grins. "Is there anything you can't eat? Like how garlic and onion are toxic to dogs, for instance, or how birds can't have chocolate?"

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"Thanks, Kassandra. So where would you rate your pain on a scale from one to ten where one is normal-slash-no-pain and ten is the worst pain imaginable?" Paul asks, approaching the stricken cougar carefully and squatting beside her.
"I'm just going to put this cuff around your arm and then it'll squeeze your arm a little. Nothing scary and it won't hurt but it will make a slight buzzing noise." he explains, glancing at Kandi as he works.
"Really, Kandi? You haven't heard of the Equal Chance Program?" the vet sounds surprised.
"Basically, it allows animals to integrate into human society, giving them a chance to have human jobs, bank accounts, bills, all that fun stuff. Essentially making them honorary humans. Of course, there are drawbacks to it and there's no guarantee the program would even accept Kassandra and Chris, but it's something to consider."
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Hlaoroo wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:52 am "Yeah, well spotted. Some of the kids in the playground are bullying him. It's part of why I wanted to do the 'body image' thing in today's lesson." Shona responds equally quietly.
"I haven't quite worked out what to do with the bullies yet though, mainly because I haven't caught them in the act yet."
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"You have it, essentially, correct, Flynn. Down through history it also indicated who you thought could take your child on if the worst happened to you. That, thankfully, has lessened now as the godparents were not always the best people to care for a child. One person's view on strictness, for example, is not another's and you might have 'fallen out' with the Godparents over time." He sighed. "It can be useful to have the help though, hmm?"
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Chip, using her acrobatic nature, had managed to land somewhere she couldn't shout about. She'd grabbed hold of some fur on her way down and used it to pull herself up out of Lucky's left ear. "It's quite normal, sir Canine," she said, standing up atop Lucky's head.
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Hlaoroo wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:52 am "Really, Kandi? You haven't heard of the Equal Chance Program?" the vet sounds surprised.
"Basically, it allows animals to integrate into human society, giving them a chance to have human jobs, bank accounts, bills, all that fun stuff. Essentially making them honorary humans. Of course, there are drawbacks to it and there's no guarantee the program would even accept Kassandra and Chris, but it's something to consider."
No i haven't, that must be some big city thing.
Besides sheep and cows, really don't care if it's sunny or raining. the pigs might if they thought they could rule the animal farm.

Iwas sure you of all people would want to see them returned to the wild, as soon as possible.
So you want to give a wild cat, with no work skills, no understanding of how the human world works. one that were not even sure would ever be safe as someones pet. Just give them human rights, and turn them loose in the human jungle.

That sounds like a program for pets, who have been working and training to gain the skills to become independent in our harsh world.

An don't you dare tell Moonbeam such a thing exists..
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Juniper lay on the bed, next to the lightly snoring Flash and shifted herself so she could feel his breath on the front of her muzzle. "I wonder what you're dreaming of," she asked quietly, stroking his cheek with a paw. "Probably outracing Cats, eh?"
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"That," Chip said, cringing at the damage, "isn't normal." She bent down to try and look Lucky in the eye but wasn't quite that supple. "Is this your brother, Lucky," she asked with a tight grin.
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Hlaoroo wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:52 am "I don't think so, no." Flynn answers. "Confirmation and Christening are basically when the priest inducts you into the Catholic church. They give you an extra name and godparents who are supposed to mentor you and teach you all about the church. As far as I know anyway. We aren't Catholic. Maybe Kilo can explain better?" the buck suggests, looking at the mouse
Welsh Halfwit wrote: Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:05 pm "You have it, essentially, correct, Flynn. Down through history it also indicated who you thought could take your child on if the worst happened to you. That, thankfully, has lessened now as the godparents were not always the best people to care for a child. One person's view on strictness, for example, is not another's and you might have 'fallen out' with the Godparents over time." He sighed. "It can be useful to have the help though, hmm?"
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"Sorry, guys.", Stanley replied. He picked up Dave by the ears. "This is my friend Dave. As you can see, he's a rabbit." Dave was unconcious. "I think we have to leave.", Stanley said, leaving the shop. He cursed, muttering under his breath.
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"Uh, hang on," Chip called, "wouldn't it be better if he sat down? We have chairs, sir!"
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Hlaoroo wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:52 am "That makes it easy." Adam grins. "Is there anything you can't eat? Like how garlic and onion are toxic to dogs, for instance, or how birds can't have chocolate?"
"Bear and dog related." Deus grunted. "Garlic, onion, give stomach ache. Chocolate cause mild anxiety. I bigger than dog though. Effects less strong."

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Hlaoroo wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:52 am "Thanks, Kassandra. So where would you rate your pain on a scale from one to ten where one is normal-slash-no-pain and ten is the worst pain imaginable?" Paul asks, approaching the stricken cougar carefully and squatting beside her.
"I'm just going to put this cuff around your arm and then it'll squeeze your arm a little. Nothing scary and it won't hurt but it will make a slight buzzing noise." he explains, glancing at Kandi as he works.
"Really, Kandi? You haven't heard of the Equal Chance Program?" the vet sounds surprised.
"Basically, it allows animals to integrate into human society, giving them a chance to have human jobs, bank accounts, bills, all that fun stuff. Essentially making them honorary humans. Of course, there are drawbacks to it and there's no guarantee the program would even accept Kassandra and Chris, but it's something to consider."
"It was about a fifteen when I got here..." Kass said, eyeing the cuff warily as her claws dug into her bed. She didn't otherwise resist, apparently thinking it wasn't worth the risk. "Now it's about an 8 all over..."
Keeshah wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:04 am No i haven't, that must be some big city thing.
Besides sheep and cows, really don't care if it's sunny or raining. the pigs might if they thought they could rule the animal farm.

Iwas sure you of all people would want to see them returned to the wild, as soon as possible.
So you want to give a wild cat, with no work skills, no understanding of how the human world works. one that were not even sure would ever be safe as someones pet. Just give them human rights, and turn them loose in the human jungle.

That sounds like a program for pets, who have been working and training to gain the skills to become independent in our harsh world.

An don't you dare tell Moonbeam such a thing exists..
"I can get skills!" Chris interjected. "We both can!"

"Chris! What are you doing?!" Kass snarled.

"Kass, you don't want to be a pet or a zoo inhabitant, right?"

"Yeah, but..."

"Well, if we join human society, get skills and such, and then get recognized as people by human society, we wouldn't have to go to the Zoo. We wouldn't have to starve in the woods. And we wouldn't have to be pets! It's a fourth way."

Kassandra said nothing. She seemed to be thinking.
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CyberDragon wrote: Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:59 pm "I can get skills!" Chris interjected. "We both can!"

"Chris! What are you doing?!" Kass snarled.

"Kass, you don't want to be a pet or a zoo inhabitant, right?"

"Yeah, but..."

"Well, if we join human society, get skills and such, and then get recognized as people by human society, we wouldn't have to go to the Zoo. We wouldn't have to starve in the woods. And we wouldn't have to be pets! It's a fourth way."

Kassandra said nothing. She seemed to be thinking.

Kandi looks down at Chris, continuing to rubs his cheeks.
I'm quite sure YOU could.. An that you would be great as a pet as well while you learned to live on your own in the human world.

Kandi looks over to Kassandra.
I'm not so sure although, that Miss Hissy-box could do it.
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Welsh Halfwit wrote: Fri Feb 26, 2021 2:08 am "Uh, hang on," Chip called, "wouldn't it be better if he sat down? We have chairs, sir!"
"No thanks.", Stanley cried, walking Dave out of the shop.
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DdeeStar wrote: Mon Feb 15, 2021 4:49 pm The wolf, still clad in her outback apparel, gives herself a pause to reflect on what she said, then with more sudden embarrassment adds "Sorry, that really didn't need a whole speech, I just... got excited. You're like the second pet I've had the chance to have an actual conversation with ever. Plus you have an awesome job that some wolf is going to pester you about every night you get back."
Riley's floppy ears flick and she turns in the direction of the door when something catches Cala's attention.

"Well with your talent I don't see why you can't do both. Act and compose. If I recall, Shakespeare took a role in many of his own plays..." Riley tapped the side of her chin for a moment, before nodding to herself. "But I do understand the sentiment, and I do appreciate you sharing it with me. I can't say I possess the same level of creativity as you, but I do share your perspective. I've met quite a diverse amount of people during my time in the police force, some kind, and some... not as considerate. I'd like to believe each experience helped build me into the dog I am today, even the bad ones."

She smiled, "As things stand. I would say the likelihood of us having more conversations in the future is quite high. And I would be happy to regale the tales of my daily working like, though admittedly, most are not as exciting as you might presume." Slowly Riley got up from her seat on the couch.

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