[Backdated to August 1, orz]

[astalavampire]

[Not terribly far from the library, there is a tiger. It is a tiger that, in fact, probably looks a little like a certain Methuselah's pet tiger. But isn't.  This tiger is currently sprawled out under a banner that reads:

♥ HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ASTHEROSHE ♥
...The banner looks slightly shredded. As if something with very large paws and claws had a go

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[adawningoath]

[OH WOW OH WOW A TIGER]

[astalavampire]

[Tailswish. You are small, and I do not know you.]

[adawningoath]

[I am undeterred by this. GETTING CLOSER I may possibly have a stunted sense of danger]

[astalavampire]

[You are so lucky I am not an ACTUAL tiger.]

Do not tell me you were going to attempt to pet a strange, potentially dangerous animal, little boy.

[adawningoath]

[okay as far as I'm concerned this place is like Christmas every day]

Wow, you can talk too!

...uhh. Maybe?

[astalavampire]

Yes, I can talk -- I am not normally a tiger.

[adawningoath]

Really? Can you do that yourself, or is it magic?

... Um. Is it okay if I pet you, Miss Not-Really-A-Tiger?

[astalavampire]

...Camp has done this to me, to commemorate my having spent one year here.

I suppose you may. But perhaps first you should introduce yourself.

[adawningoath]

How cool! If I stay here a year, will Camp turn me into a tiger too?

Oh! Sorry. My name's Riku! What's yours?

[astalavampire]

Perhaps it will. Or perhaps it will turn you into a kitten, puppy, frog, rabbit, or any number of other things. You will have to be patient and find out yourself.

I am Astheroshe Asran. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Riku. Are you new to the encampment?

[adawningoath]

Oh man, I can't wait! I gotta tell Sora, too!

[petting |D] Yeah, I just got here a while ago! It's nice to meet you, Miss As... Aths... Aster... um....

[astalavampire]

[repeats her name more slowly]

Astheroshe. Say it slowly, Riku, and I'm sure you won't find it that difficult.

[adawningoath]

...As...ther...oshe. Athser-- Astheroshe!

[astalavampire]

[This is not a snarl, it's an attempt at a smile. IT TOTALLY IS.]

Very good -- I had a feeling you could do it.

[adawningoath]

[happy small child is happy. and looking ridiculously proud of himself. and still petting. |D]

That's a really long name!

[astalavampire]

[Chuckles]

Yes, I suppose it is. It has never seemed long to me, but I know others have had difficulty with it.