☈ strike #06 (action / voice)

[thestormishere]

[ Lightning doesn't tell anyone the reason why she spends so much time outside despite her hatred of the native weather. Walking or jogging in the cold, training at the 'battledome' and barracks, visiting the stores when people tend to not be around... these things keep her busy, in the time she's not poring over the journals and library and

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[stilldontgotit]

[Riku isn't familiar with Lightning, but that doesn't stop him from watching her struggle with the puppy with some vague amusement.]

Having trouble?

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[thestormishere]

[ When Riku asks that question, Lightning's already starting to bend over to say something to the dog sitting directly in front of her. At that, however, both of them turn to look at him at the same time- the puppy looks curious, though... the woman is clearly sizing him up as she straightens. ]

... I guess you could say that.

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[stilldontgotit]

I'm guessing this is your first pet.

[He crosses his arms and continues to watch them both, occasionally glancing down at the curious pup.]

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[thestormishere]

[ Did he really have to say 'pet?' While Lightning is distracted though, the puppy takes the opportunity to begin idly chewing on the 'leash,' throwing his own glances at both humans with tiny dark eyes. ]

It's not like I asked for it.

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[stilldontgotit]

[P-pff. Riku snickers; he's never been much of a dog person, but at least they're amusing.]

Huh. So you got it from that statue?

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[thestormishere]

That's right. Big bow and everything.

[ In fact, the puppy is still wearing a festive little red and gold collar, complete with a smaller bow opposite the buckle (that he's somehow managed to get a hold of at least once and halfway chew up, of course). ]

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[stilldontgotit]

Some gift. You said you didn't ask for it, so are you still gonna keep him anyway?

[Pff. He's a regular Christmas pup, then.]

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[thestormishere]

Hn.

[ Lightning pauses... just long enough for her to look down and see the leash-chewing. ]

-- Hey! [ Crouching down, she pulls the string out of his mouth, although he doesn't seem too bothered and takes the opportunity to put his front feet up on her knee while she's down. Somewhat reluctantly, she puts a hand on his back. ]

I don't know. If someone else wants him...

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[stilldontgotit]

[Sorry, Lightning, but he's laughing. Man, what a handful.]

You'd probably be able to find someone if you asked around.

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[thestormishere]

[ Lightning frowns at the laughing but decides to let it go without comment. The puppy is now trying to crawl into her lap, despite there not really being one there to crawl into, and she has to half lift him away to keep any more snow from getting on her pants and skirt. ]

Yeah, probably.

[ Or so she tells herself. ]

[action]

[stilldontgotit]

There are some kids around. Maybe they'd want a pet. It's your call, though.

[He can tell she's having trouble with the puppy, if nothing else.]

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[thestormishere]

I might ask around. I can't imagine what I'm supposed to do with him.

[ Though for all the trouble, even Lightning can see that he iscute. And over the next few days, any asking she does do, if any, is bound to ultimately lead nowhere. She's keeping the puppy whether she likes it now or not. ]

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[stilldontgotit]

Feed him, take him on walks... make sure he doesn't chew on the furniture. I've never had a pet, so that's about as much as I know.

[He shakes his head and sighs.]

But there's always the journals, if you're looking to find a new home for him. It's easier than looking around the village.

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[thestormishere]

[ Lightning just remains silent as she continues messing with the puppy- that much she can figure out, Riku, and... her patience with this conversation has sort of long worn thin anyway... ]