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[oliverplus]

[Oliver is leaning in toward the sphere, speaking quietly; the view of the starry sky from the observation deck is visible behind him] So uh...I hate to have to ask for this, but... [the call of a coyote is heard from somewhere nearby, and Oliver's eyes widen; he speaks quickly] I'm on the Observation Deck, and there are coyotes in the stairwell

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[oliverplus]

[looks around him at the entirely empty observation deck and shakes his head, unable to stop a smile at the irony of the situation--he's in one place on the ship where there's nothing that he could use for shelter or a weapon] I'm uh...sort of lacking in both of those things at the moment. [jumps at the sound of another coyote call] And I think they're coming my way!

[oliverplus]

Do you have to say it like that? I didn't think coyotes usually even attacked people! But yeah, I could use my shirt. And uh...thanks, by the way.

[celestial_okami]

Have you tried feeding them? Most animals are placated after being offered food. [So says the goddess, who sort of gets preferential treatment in the first place. Derp. Oops?]

[oliverplus]

Thank you for the idea! I bet that would work--if I'd thought to bring something with me... [smiles wryly] I promise this is the last time I wander around this ship without supplies!

[celestial_okami]

Well, I have some feed bags with me, but I am not sure how to get to where you are, so that isn't much help. I'm sorry.

[oliverplus]

That's all right! I've got another friend on the way...hopefully soon enough... [winces at a call from a coyote]

I didn't catch your name, by the way. I'm Oliver.

[imjustnogood]

I've never really been good at dealing with dogs, and these are worse. M-maybe try to distract them with something so you can get away? But I have no idea with what.

[oliverplus]

Thanks for the suggestion! Wish I had something I could use for that...

[imjustnogood]

I guess most people don't carry stuff around that would be good for it.

[trying to think, think think thiiiiink]

What about a loud sound from a direction you're not in? Not that I know how you'd do that either...

[oliverplus]

Actually, I'm starting to think being on this ship means you should. I'm definitely not going out empty-handed again!

Lara's coming. Between the two of us, we should be able to work something out. Thanks for your help, though! You've got good ideas.