WEEK 2

[bathymetric]

So far, good news! You've managed to avoid killing! A week has passed in the facility, but how many more are there to go until one of you tries out Rule Seven? I mean.... we know, but.

No new areas just yet, it remains you guys and yours here for now. Well, and Angel, but again - you don't exactly see her unless you want to. It's more than a little lonely... maybe someone ought to shake things up.



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[ ooc: Welcome to Week 2, your first case week! Remember to turn in regains here, your AC for last week here, and if you like, come visit Angel's office hours here!

Comments

vending machine

[emberserker]

[Anna's here to put coins in for junk when --]

Where did you get a dog? The live worms were one thing, but don't tell me that came out of the prize machine.

[philoxenia]

She did.

[ Daisy is lounging in Mira's lap, but when Anna speaks, she perks up and regards her curiously. ]

Just like everything else, but... she doesn't seem to be hurt, or anything.

[emberserker]

This entire place is ridiculous.

[Anna doesn't give the poor dog any attention, just turns back to the machine.]

I suppose it'll hold all kinds of things. Size doesn't matter in there, either.

[philoxenia]

[ If Mira didn't hold her back, Daisy would definitely go over there for pets. You've been spared, Anna. ]

If I weren't sure of it before, I would be now. [ A frown. ] The fact that there might be more living creatures in there...

[emberserker]

Oh, probably more bugs. I'll bet this is one of the Professor's insipid inventions.

[philoxenia]

..... Bugs?

[emberserker]

I got live worms out of it once. Live worms!

[philoxenia]

Live--

[ Oh my god. ]

... He really does have a terrible sense of humor.

[emberserker]

Really, the entire thing is idiotic for a supposed man of science.

[philoxenia]

Well... it might be part of the study. The most extreme situations elicit the most interesting results...

Even live bugs in vending machines. Or... especially?

[emberserker]

Honestly, I think he's just laughing at us.

[philoxenia]

... That's also a very strong possibility. [ SIGH. ] I don't appreciate it, either way. Putting live creatures in there is just....

[ u suck, professor ]

There's quite a bit I'll stand for, but this?

[emberserker]

It makes no sense. Well, at least the creature's safe now, provided you can take care of it. Even the rules don't pose or incentivize any threat to a dog, after all.

[philoxenia]

Of course I'll take care of her.

[ She gives Daisy's fluffy head a pat. Though.... ]

Do you... not like dogs?

[emberserker]

What? No, I don't care one way or the other about dogs. But if you were going to worry, it's best you put that aside and know no one's going to do anything. That's all.

[philoxenia]

Ah-- that's true.

[ Daisy is still very curious about Anna, and she's... been watching her intently the whole time. ]

I was only wondering because I think she's interested in you. But she won't come over unless you want her to.

[emberserker]

...very well. As long as she doesn't make a mess of anything.

[Anna gives a judging look, but isn't doing anything to stop her.]

[philoxenia]

She shouldn't, no. She's well-behaved.

[ She gives Daisy a pat on the head, before letting her go. Daisy trots over, then sits right in front of Anna and stares up at her expectantly. ]

[emberserker]

[Anna stands there, not responding... okay, fine. After a while, she extends a hand for Daisy to smell.]

Very well, go ahead.

[philoxenia]

Be good, Daisy.

[ Daisy's ears twitch, and she gives Anna's hand a sniff... before nudging her head against her palm. ]

[emberserker]

Oh, really now...

[Anna resists petting the dog, but she's also not going to stop her, either, just sigh and roll her eyes a little.]

[philoxenia]

Ah, she likes you.

[ Daisy's entire backside is wagging, and she gives a happy whine as she nudges her head against Anna's palm again. ]

[emberserker]

As she should, but... oh, you must be joking.

[Anna reluctantly pats the dog's head a little, frowning and sighing all the while.]

There. Are you satisfied?

[philoxenia]

[ Apparently so, because Daisy gives her hand one more nudge before she goes back to Mira... who's smiling slightly. ]

Good girl. [ She gives Daisy a pat. ] It's not too hard to make her happy, at least. Ah, though, she might beg you for treats later....

[emberserker]

I haven't got any treats. I got produce out of the machine once, but that's not going to help matters.