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[seeksblessings]

[There is no voice immediately addressing the network when the feed comes on, nor does there seem to be anyone in the picture. All that fills the screen is a green mound, the centre of it moving in a steady rhythm for at least a full minute.

That is until a pale hand finally enters the screen and starts scratching at the fluff.]

If anyone happens to specialise in dealing with dogs, I would like to hear from you.

[Uh-oh, he's waking up—]

This one doesn't agree with me.

[The pup gives a small whine of a yawn, sleepily opening his eyes... Only to give a start when he realizes something is off.

Is that a collar?

He scrambles to his feet, struggling to get a look at this thing around his neck. When the hell did they--]

Rrrrrf!

[Yup, this is a very unhappy puppy. Eyes wasn’t exaggerating.]

[Meanwhile, another hand comes out to pat the puppy on the head in amusement, belonging to the owner of the lap he’d been dozing on. Ayumu’s face can’t be seen at this angle, but his voice can be heard clearly, and he seems to catch onto Hizumi’s thoughts even in this furry form.]

I think it suits you. What do you think, Rutherford?

I think it would be better to ask every person we can.

[Judging by the way the dog snaps to attention right then, he’d have to disagree. He shifts to avoid Ayumu’s hand, clumsily stumbling off of Ayumu’s lap with a yelp. Damn it, how do you stay coordinated with four feet?]

Can you keep him from falling, Ayumu Narumi? No one can see him if he keeps falling over.

[And the last thing he wants to do is pay Hizumi's veterinary bills.]

Come here, Hizumi….

[Ayumu bends down, scooping up the ball of fluff that indeed, is the same color as his friend’s hair.]

[Hizumi gives a disgruntled growl as he is scooped up, wriggling in a weak attempt to escape. Why must you two torment him so? He’ll never live this down...!]

I wonder if I should get a leash…..

[That gets Hizumi to freeze on the spot. Oh god someone save him.]

(( OOC: red is Eyes, blue is Ayumu, Hizumi is the puppy. FREE FOR ALL!! ))

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[bondsofsuffering]

[You

You've got to be kidding him.

On the other hand, he's not about to wait and see, so he'll nip at Ayumu's hand-- not enough to really hurt yet, but certainly show his displeasure.

Don't you dare.]

[melodyoflogic]

Hey, stop that. [Ayumu tugs his hand away as he sets Hizumi back down in his lap, but his chiding belies the amusement clear in his tone.]

I'm not sure if we can take you outside without a leash.... does this city have leash laws, Rutherford?

[seeksblessings]

If there were ever any, I've ignored them. [If having Charles roam freely was any indication, but then again she is a perfectly well-behaved kitty.]

But perhaps he does warrant one, he seems like he would run off and try to hide.

[bondsofsuffering]

[You two are awful.

Once again he leaves Ayumu's lap, pawing at that abomination of a collar. He'll hold off on hiding for now just because Eyes mentioned it, but this, at least, needs to come off right now.]

[melodyoflogic]

That's true.... I'll have to consider this more. [If only to drive Hizumi up the wall, that is. Ayumu reaches over towards Hizumi, offering him a bit of a scratch behind the ears.]

Do you like it? It matches your fur.

[seeksblessings]

[He'll get back to Ayumu in a second, but right now there's something more important to be addressed—]

Hizumi, if you scratch at it like that your fur will float everywhere.

[Charles sheds enough for one household!]

[bondsofsuffering]

[He just gives the very best puppy glare he can at Ayumu when he hears those words, but then there's ear scratches and oh that feels kind of nice--

Wait, dammit, no. Although he may have paused for just the tiniest moment, he quickly ducks away from Ayumu's hand again, still trying his best to reach that collar and get it off. If he heard Eyes at all, he seems dead set on ignoring him entirely.

Jerks.]

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[samantha_grey]

So... is that dog just named Hizumi, or is this one of the last lingering little curses running around and you two are having a little fun at his expense?

[Because if it's number two, she might want in on the fun of tormenting him.]

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[seeksblessings]

I prefer calling him Hime, but it just may be. [Hizumi can take that however he'd like.]

He doesn't seem to be having much fun, does he?

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[bondsofsuffering]

[Bark bark

HE HAS A FINE NAME ALREADY, DON'T REDUCE IT TO SOMETHING STUPID LIKE PRINCESS COME ON.]

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[melodyoflogic]

[Ayumu makes an attempt to shush the small green puppy, scratching him gently behind the ears while he's busy voicing his protests.]

I think Hizumi would protest far too much if we named a dog after him. [Considering a comment he'd made in the past especially--

Perhaps the gods had heard it, now that he thought about it.]

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[samantha_grey]

[Samantha, in her rough, raspy voice, laughed thickly before she began to make faintly mocking yipping sounds in response to Hizumi's yapping.]

This... is way too much fun.

[bondsofsuffering]

[He actually stops struggling for a moment to just

stare

sulkily

at the camera.

Samantha you traitor.]

[samantha_grey]

[She's laughing in a playfully cruel sort of way and grinning at him.]

What's that, does the doggy want a biscuit? You know you're going to have to beg for a treat, right?

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[samantha_grey]

No, he seems to be rather beside himself. It almost makes me want to torture him a little. Just to see him yip.

[She laughed.]

Why Hime?

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[seeksblessings]

I assure you that it doesn't take much effort to make him yip or make any other noises, you're free to try whatever you wish. [Well, short of lasting bodily harm, he might put his foot down on that.]

Don't you think such a name suits someone as small as she is?

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[samantha_grey]

Hmmm, I don't know japanese so well, but if it's a play off his size, yeah I can easily understand where you're going with that, heh.

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[seeksblessings]

It is, in a sense. [But it's mostly him being a jerk, because—]

In actuality, it means 'princess.'

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[melodyoflogic]

He's cute enough for it, I think. [The smile on Ayumu's face is terribly amused as he adds--]

What do you think, should we put some bows on his ears?

[madvaporskillz]

What dog would want a leash, regardless of whether or not it should help?

[bondsofsuffering]

[Hizumi gives an approving bark. See, thank you, no leashes necessary here.

Especially since he's not even actualky a dog dammit.]

[seeksblessings]

[Sorry Hizumi, your opinions here are very much being ignored.]

There are some who are ecstatic at the sight of one.

[melodyoflogic]

Dogs usually like walks, and I'd hate to see him get lost if we take him outside..... [They're taking full advantage of this opportunity to tease, yes they are.]

[madvaporskillz]

Why, what's to say he would get lost? I'm sure he knows the city as well as any, or can learn.

[bondsofsuffering]

[He likes you Cheshire, have another affirming bark.

And Ayumu and Eyes can get baleful glares. Listen to this guy, he gets it.]