[Voice]

[paragonbrosca]

So, I can't be the only one who's been smacked in the face with culture shock, right? Or technology-shock, because a lot of the shit that's here I've never seen or heard of and have no idea how it works. I've figured out a couple of things through trial and error, but I'm not too proud to admit most of my reaction is still 'no fucking clue'. For those in the same boat, how long did it take you to adjust? What's the craziest discovery you've made? And for those that aren't, care to lend some advice? I'll pay you in drinks or other stuff; if you've the patience to endure all my questions, you've earned it. 

I've said it elsewhere, but just repeating myself now: if you're on that hit list and not that great at defending yourself, let me know. I'm pretty damn good at that, and so is the large war dog at my side. [Said war dog lets out an eager bark.]

Comments

[paragonbrosca]

They aren't magical, but the means to breed them is; the Formari do that stuff, that's all I know.

Say hi, buddy!

[She angles the phone so that her hound can be seen as he sprawls on the floor. But the moment he realizes attention is on him, he barks happily, wagging h tail.]

[bythewaves]

Hello there! [ Maglor smiles and waves at him ] He is a beautiful beast. I wonder why they require magic for the breeding, but I cannot argue with the results!

[paragonbrosca]

He's pretty damn smart, so that's probably because of whatever they do! I can give him complex commands and he understands just about everything I say. Which is less fun than it sounds when it's bath time.

[Cue pitiful whine from the mabari. No baths, please.]

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor chuckles ]

Well, I have found in my time that a well-trained hound understands a good deal more than you might guess, even if not bred specifically for that reason! Baths, I think, few have ever enjoyed!

[paragonbrosca]

[Aren strokes him to stop the whining.]

Cecily has a mabari, too. Now that I live with her, at least he has a playmate...but knowing them it'll be twice the trouble and twice the mess, too.

[bythewaves]

At least they will have each other for company, aye! And a large hound like that... there are few places to run him, here. Although I suppose you could take him hunting?

[paragonbrosca]

[Barkspawn perks up at that, as Aren raises an eyebrow.]

Not a bad idea. What's around here to hunt?

[bythewaves]

Arena beasts, if you don't want him to go far. [ Maglor suggests ]

And I'm sure there are plenty of wild things outside of the immediate city surrounds.

[paragonbrosca]

Ooh, good point. That's the designated spot for newcomers, anyway, so we should probably check it out again. If you're looking for something to do, we won't say no to company.

[bythewaves]

I was just saying the same thing, the other day to a friend of mine. [ He smiles ] And now, of course, I must take up again the arms of long ago. Might as well get some practice in, if you are happy to have me.

[paragonbrosca]

Absolutely, I wouldn't have offered otherwise. As long as you can hold your own, we'll manage just fine.

[Barkspawn barks, wagging his tail enthusiastically. He likes making new friends.]

[bythewaves]

It's been a while since I fought in open war! But I do not think I am quite so rusty as to be a danger.

[ He smiles ]

I will enjoy a good work out.