[Video] - An Army of Wolves - (Sanguis Cycle)

[envoyoftwilight]

[Midna hasn't exactly put together what's going on with the cycles of the moon, but she is distinctly pleased by the concept of animal companions. In particular, the wolf and dog sorts.

She's in her very bare-bones apartment. Seems she hasn't taken the initiative to decorate it yet. It's somewhere on an invisible to-do list.

Lounging on her bed, she wears a coy little smile.]

I've noticed an increase in puppies around lately. I once worked very closely with one and we proved to be very practical to one another. As such, if you find a puppy without a home, I'm more than willing to let them stay with me.

I promise to take very good care of them.

[Yes. She's going to adopt all of the wolves. And dogs.]

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[azuresong]

[ Lyria is slowly getting use to this new technology, and so the face that shows on the other side of the screen might be... just a little bit to close.

She seems to be peering into the device, but her expression seems excited. ]

Puppies!? I haven't seen any yet, but I will look out for them now that you mentioned it! [ Something to help her distract her thoughts from home, she believes. ]

That's so kind of you to take them in. You seem very kind!

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[envoyoftwilight]

[Midna can't properly make her out, but she makes a note to commit the voice to memory.

It doesn't stop her from cracking a grin. Her, kind? Why, people have accused her of being other things before, but she's pretty sure 'kind' isn't one of them. There's a first time for everything, evidently.]

What can I say; I'm feeling charitable. I happen to have some space in my home. Why not give those poor dogs a place to stay?

[azuresong]

That's such a great idea! I know for me it was really scary coming here, so I'm sure they need to feel like they have a home, too! [ Why wouldn't she think this woman is kind? It's not everyday you see someone trying to take on such a large responsibility!

Oh. But, hello. Lyria manages to adjust the camera enough so it's finally in view of her full face. And what do you know- she's smiling. ]

Are dogs your favorite animal?

[envoyoftwilight]

[The Twili shifts and she settles her chin in the palm of her hand as she eyes Lyria thoughtfully. Are dogs her favourite animal? It's an interesting question. There aren't really... dogs in her realm, per se. She's rather fond of kargaroks, in truth.

A shame she didn't get to bring one with her. Maybe she can make a request like that to whomever was responsible for bringing her.

That being said...]

Hm. My favourite animal not in the world I come from, yes. I've seen cats as well, but in truth, I did not find them nearly as agreeable.

[azuresong]

[ Her response does get a bit of a curious look from the girl, and Lyria is eager to press for more questions considering how her eyes widened ever so slightly. ]

Your world? [ Ah, so she's from somewhere else, too... ] Are there no dogs where you are from?

[ She seems very earnest in her questioning, but the cat comment did get her to giggle. ] I think animals can be just like humans! Something we all don't get along, but we can live in the same world together peacefully.

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If you see a blue one around, he's got a home already.

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[envoyoftwilight]

You may want to put a collar on him, so I know who he belongs to if I find him.

[Okay. She's partially teasing about this one.]

[undeserted]

No collar. He doesn't belong to anyone.

[ What is teasing? Keith is dead serious. ]

[envoyoftwilight]

Oh, my. You're so serious.

[If she was a nicer person, she'd make a note not to tease him, but... No. Midna's just not that nice.]

Well, well. If I see a blue one, I'll make certain to send him home. Hopefully he'll know where home is.

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[furrytrash]

[The camera takes several seconds to bring Keaton into focus. He's still learning how to navigate this strange technology, but his wolf-like ears -- flicked back, mostly in confusion at her enthusiasm -- should be visible through the blurred feed.]

Hey, hey -- you're making it sound like we're collectibles.

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[envoyoftwilight]

[Oh, look. A puppy in question.]

Hardly. I just happen to like dogs. Wolves, in particular. Call it a weakness of mine. At least—if I had any weaknesses.

[furrytrash]

Heh. Pretty sure of yourself, aren't you? And it's not just some mutt you have in front of you -- I'm a wolfskin. Been having to explain that part a lot to people lately. I always look this rugged and tough -- no mysterious influence from some weird red moon required.

[envoyoftwilight]

I have no reason not to be. We're only as weak as we perceive ourselves to be. [There's some slightly flawed logic there. Midna simply doesn't want anyone to find what her weaknesses are. Everyone has weaknesses, after all. Well. Almost everyone, anyway.]

I don't understand what the difference is between what a wolf is and what... you are. Unless you mean the idea that you aren't a full wolf. [What did he say? Wolfskin? She's never even heard of that. That comes as no surprise to her, however. Lunatia is infinitely full of mystery and new experiences.]

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[highsteaks]

[It's still the Sanguis cycle, which means the face on the other side of the screen is covered in little green scales.]

You can't have Muku! He'ssss mine!

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[envoyoftwilight]

[...Midna... doesn't even know how to... Wait. Is that a Zora? No, no. It's not quite right. But it sure is similar. What a nice sense of familiarity.]

My, my. So possessive.
I wasn't intending on stealing anyone's puppy. I thought it was transparent that I meant puppies with no place to stay.

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[highsteaks]

Yeah, well, if you sssee a Ssst Bernard walking around, you better check the tagsss!

[This scaly person sure is getting aggressive up in your face, Midna.]

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[envoyoftwilight]

[Oh, this girl.]

Goodness. Are you certain you're not a protective puppy in disguise?

[This right here is exactly why Midna has gotten into trouble in the past. When she's not taking someone seriously, it doesn't normally end up on a positive note.]

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[ciao]

Ciao, bella, ciao~

[ here he was, wolf ears perked at full attention with an enthusiastic tail wagging about in the background ]

I can't say that I've found any stray puppies so far, but if you'd like I could help you look for one any time you'd like!

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[envoyoftwilight]

[Bingo!
Midna lights up. It's so nice to have someone gullible to play along.]

I would like that very much.
Do I get a name for the ecstatic boy-who-is-clearly-not-a-puppy?

[ciao]

[ he's such an easy target ]

Oh? Me? I'm Venezia Italia, but Italy will do just fine!

[ there it is, that excitable wagging of the tail continues as he continues ]

You seem to really love dogs, is there any kind in particular you're fond of or just in general? My best friend has some of the greatest dogs, they're so fun to be with~

[envoyoftwilight]

Venezia. Italia.

[What a mouthful. Thankfully he shortens it for her.

She smiles at his observation, though she realises she hasn't exactly been trying to hide her love of dogs.]

I prefer wolves personally, but I imagine I would be inclined toward any kind of dog. I've only been around one extensively. I'm hoping Lunatia will have something similar to them.

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[chainlinks]

What if we have no puppies? Would you still take care of us?

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[envoyoftwilight]

Potentially.
Do you need taken care of?

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[chainlinks]

I always need taking care of...

[Midna can you put on a maid outfit and give him massages no wait there's only one teacher in his life who should be doing that.]

...but I also take care of others in return.

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[envoyoftwilight]

[...What does she even say to any of this?
Is he kidding? Is he serious?

She tries not to express her confusion, but it's hard.]

Is that your way of saying you're a troublemaker?