duel 12. ( video )

[puzzlingly]

「Here is this kid, apparently walking around the city outskirts as he broadcasts like dem cool vloggers do. The background behind him is impressive: the sky and the patches of snow and little purple grass here and there, the mountains very far behind him making it look like some kind of winter wonderland—it all goes perfectly together with the very small clouds that take shape from Atem's breathing. But, there is something off about this picture... Let's make a review:

☆ Gravity defying hair, check
☆ Insolent smirk, check
☆ Tank top, check...?
☆ No visible jacket...? Huh, check...

That's it... You can bet he is dressed just as ever no puzzle without looking cold at all, either he's being an idiot, or something else is going on.」

Hey, everyone, Atem here. I was wondering if anyone here could make a pet door. In exchange I could imbue your clothes against the cold.

「Ah...」

Actually, if anyone would want that just ask. Let me know on both counts, thanks!

「And he's out.」

Comments

[so_dark_a_road]

[ Atem deserves people to be nice to him. ]

I'm sure. When would you like this done? I can make the time. I assume this is for your little furnace friend? Or do you have another pet?

[puzzlingly]

Carolina offered to help, if that's okay with you. And no, neither of those.

[so_dark_a_road]

You can pick whichever of us you want to construct that door. Or we can both work on it, if it's okay with Carolina. It's up to you, my friend.

Neither of those? It's not a pet? [ This is getting interesting! But then, Atem has an interesting life. ]

[puzzlingly]

It might go faster with both of you working together. Do you know her?

No, she's a roommate, who happens to be a dog.

[so_dark_a_road]

It might. No, I haven't met Carolina.

Are you talking about a sentient dog? If you're calling her a roommate, then I'm assuming this is somebody whom you regard as a person?

[puzzlingly]

You two should meet anyway, she's nice.

Aren't all dogs sentient? They just don't speak your language.

[so_dark_a_road]

I'm sure she is. I'll contact her.

Heh. My brother Celegorm would certainly agree with you. He had a wonderful hound named Huan, who could speak the Elvish language on occasion. But most of the time, he spoke dog language. Celegorm could understand everything that dog said, though.

So your new roommate needs a simple way to get in and out of the house? Nice of you want to accommodate her. What's her name?

[puzzlingly]

You know where Yukari lives, she's coming around, so you can meet her here.

The Disreputable Dog. Just Dog for short.