the second sunrise

[victoryhowl]

[For anyone in the vicinity, there is a big (all right, kinda average sized), white wolf napping in the flora populace of the garden. It has been a long day filled with exploring and running around. There seemed to be no sign of the silly prophet or her little bouncy travel companion anywhere in this place. Perhaps this "Paradisa" had yet to bring

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[no_poweroverme]

[Sarah is doing what she does best - wandering. The library kept her attention for a while, but the weather was just too nice to not take advantage of. When she stumbles upon the white wolf, she can't help but smile - she's a gorgeous creature.

after simply watching for a few moments, sarah has to speak up. perhaps it was a talking wolf, and how would she know if she didn't wake up?]

... Hello?

[no_poweroverme]

[she's about to keep talking when she notices Amaterasu is... asleep.]

I suppose my world is rather boring -- especially compared to yours, if wolves are as intelligent as you.

[gently strokes her head] You like to sleep, don't you?

[victoryhowl]

[It's just a really bad habit she's got; at least you're not an enemy or something...'cause she even falls asleep during their talks if it's either uninteresting or a little too wordy.

Her eyes open a little at the feeling of a hand on her head and the wolf yawns a big yawn. Yes. She most definitely does like to sleep. One of those 'Wake me up when the world needs me' type of shounen heroes deities.]

[no_poweroverme]

You don't mind being petted, do you? [whether she does or not, sarah continues, beginning to scratch behind her ears]

I have a dog back home -- he's not as big as you, but compared to other dogs, he's fairly large. Sometimes it seems as if he can understand me, but if he does, he can't tell me.

[yawns, then laughs] Now you're making me sleepy.

[victoryhowl]

[She does not mind at all - the fact that she's letting someone pet her (and visibly enjoying it) should be answer enough to that.

I believe that all animals have the capability to understand what people are saying to them. However...perhaps it is the humans who do not wish to understand the animal? Or maybe that's just her being a little too philosophical on the matter.

Have I? I apologize, then, though a nap amongst the flowers is very comforting.]

[no_poweroverme]

I'll take that as a no. [so, she keeps on petting her]

Hm. You may have a point... my stepmother, for example, hardly even pays attention to Merlin -- my dog. I suppose even I'm more concerned with him listening to me than anything else.

[smiles] Oh, I don't mind. But I don't think I'll be taking any outdoor naps just yet.

[victoryhowl]

[To this, she listens, and smiles just a little - the sight evident in the amusement in her eyes.

Once you are able to see him again, attempt it and see if you will be able to understand him. I am sure he would like that.

A snort. Try them one day. Before this weather starts to turn too cold to do so.]

[no_poweroverme]

[laughs, a bit shame-faced] I'm sure he would... he must get tired of hearing me talk all the time.

You don't think I would look silly, sleeping outside?

[victoryhowl]

[Perhaps, though he may always be more than happy to be of help to you, even if it is just by lending an ear.

That's how some of the other dogs she had come across seemed to be. Loyal to a fault and happy just to be near.

Of course not.]

[no_poweroverme]

Well, dogs -- back home, I mean -- are very loyal. They're even called man's best friend... and unlike other people, they won't yell or try to boss you around.

I think it might be sort of different for you. Most people don't take naps outside... [but she is sorely tempted] Perhaps here it wouldn't be so out of place.

[victoryhowl]

[Calm expression is calm.

The dogs from where I am from are like that, as well. ... Some of them, at least. There are others who are too lazy and forget their duties.

She looks to Sarah and would shrug if she could.

Perhaps, but it would not be too different from napping inside one's home or the rooms of this castle. Yeah, this is how she'd like to view it. Amaterasu shakes her head. I get a feeling that many people here have forgotten such simple pleasures. ]

[no_poweroverme]

Is it their duty there, to watch over humans? At home, it's sort of just something they do. [frowns] But there are some dogs who attack their owners.

Well, outside you're very vulnerable. I suppose most people feel safer inside. [She leans back on her hands, nodding] But I think you're right. My stepmother would throw a fit if she saw me napping outside -- but here, I don't think anyone would stop me.

[victoryhowl]

[Something along the lines of that. Some of them find it a duty, some of them do it out of love.

The wolf cocks her head upwards a little, to the sky. Dogs that attack their owners, hm? It is hard to imagine, but she can understand why they just might...

Looking back down and the Sarah there is a slight smile in the wolf's eyes.

I suppose you may be right. She stands to all fours now and gives the girl's shoulder a forehead-bump. So, while you are here, you should give it a try someday. And if you would like company I would be more than happy to join you.]

[no_poweroverme]

I guess duty might turn into love at some point, too.

[laughs a little, scratching behind her ears again.] I will, I promise. And thank you - I think I'd feel a little, well, safer that way.

[victoryhowl]

[She gets a tail wag in response to the ear scratching.

It is no trouble at all. It's always nice to have another join you for such things.]