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[dreamprotector]

So, I hear this is the place to come for questions and such, right?

[That was more a rhetorical question, than anything else, even if this kind of communication is still pretty new to Riku. Considering that he's seen job complaints and offers already, he supposes it should be fine to just question the imPort population as a whole.]

Does anyone here know anything about bat care? Or what's considered to be an "exotic animal" in this particular world?

[What's 'exotic' here isn't necessarily what Riku would consider actually exotic. Then again, Riku knows his definition of that is broader than most, probably. Comes with that world-hopping territory.]

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[adamantlyardent]

Hello.

First: Yes.

Second: Probably; there's a plethora of different sorts of folks and species present here. In fact, one was just very recently COMPLAINING about the penchant for our sort for taking in pets, exotic or otherwise, just a day or so ago!

Third: I'd advise a quick browse through the nearest library.
(Do you know what a library is? I despise asking for how condescending it sounds, but since all KINDS of worlds and lifestyles are represented here, I can't rule it out)

[dreamprotector]

Hey.

Oh great, I might go look for that post then. It's not like I want to take one as a pet, this is about the job I was given – I just wanted to go into that with at least some amount of preparation.

Also, I hadn't thought of that; thanks! It's been a while since I've been to one properly, but I know what a library is, yea.

[adamantlyardent]

[oh no. he's polite and not at all sarcastic. this is rare.]

Your assigned occupation involves tending bats?
I'd hope that means someone here assumes you're qualified to do that.
ARE you?

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[melodramagic]

Would that not depend on the kind of bat it is?

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[dreamprotector]

Probably. But I don't know a lot about regular bats so I figured some general things might apply regardless of the exact species. Can't hurt to ask about it, right?

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[melodramagic]

Probably not. With the amount of imPorts here someone is bound to have an encyclopedia's worth of information on bats.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

To be frank, we all come from different worlds and climates. If anything, I think most of us qualify as an exotic something or other.

You've got a pet bat, though? That's a new one.

[dreamprotector]

I know, that's why I asked for what it meant in this world specifically.

No, I don't. [Not anymore anyway.] I'm supposed to start at a Bat Sanctuary soon though.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

I don't think bats are that exotic? Maybe I'm just used to him because of a friend of mine.

A Bat Sanctuary? Hm...a lot of us imPort train animals and these things called Pokémon. You might wanna try talking to them.

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[h2no]

[finally his time to shine!!!]

I know a fair chunk of bat care, aye. You'll not find a better looked after Crobat than my own. What's the question?

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[dreamprotector]

['Aye?' omg please, not a pirate.]

A Crobat? Is that a specific kind of bat?

And well, I guess that the question would be, if there are any basic pointers? Things that I need to know to start with?

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[youresovein]

Fruit bat, vampire bat, or miscellaneous?

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[dreamprotector]

All of the above, I guess? I'm supposed to start working at a 'Bat Sanctuary', and I'm assuming they take care of a variety of bats.

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[patchricide]

[If this was video, there could be white hair friendship and bonding. But since there's not, let's try the next closest thing instead.]

Ah, bats! The creatures that are like rats, except with wings? I think those are fairly common in this world, even if they're not often seen — not exotic by any measure!

[VOICE]

[dreamprotector]

[one day there will be video or a real life meeting and then they can bond about the burden of white hair; but for now bat discussions will have to do.]

I guess, you could describe them like that.

Oh, are they? We had a flock of them living on the Island back home, but I didn't think that would make them common to other worlds. Even if they are not 'exotic'… my future work place apparently primarily cares for them.

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[burlyboy]

Shit, they call damn near everything exotic here. If it's not a cat, a dog, or some kinda rodent they can shove in a cage, it's exotic.

That your new job? Takin' care of bats and other exotic animals?

[dreamprotector]

…That seems like a very broad definition.

Yes, it is. I'm supposed to start at a bat sanctuary.

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[neganomics]

I mean, I know how to take care of bats....but not the kind with wings.

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[dreamprotector]

Well, I'm probably heading to deal with the winged ones, but I guess, I'm good with any tips I receive today.

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[heliophilic]

Tell me you aren't adopting a bat.

[If it came with him, M can point him in the right direction, but he has to ask first.]

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[dreamprotector]

I'm not.

[If it had come with him, it would be bright yellow and feed on his nightmares; and Riku knows how to deal with that kind of bat. It's the regular kind that he's a little lost on.]

My assigned job is as part-timer at a bat sanctuary, that's why I'm asking.

[ghoulking]

[ oh.

It's Riku. And since he doesn't offer a hello or any explanation really, Kaneki knows it's probably because he doesn't remember anything. It's always hard to deal with that sort of thing but... well, kaneki will soldier through as usual ]

A bat would be an exotic pet, regardless of the species. Do you know the species at least?

[dreamprotector]

I'm not keeping any bats as pets.

[If he did, Riku sure hopes he'd already know what he was doing without having to ask a network of strangers.]

I'm due to start working at a bat sanctuary, so I can only guess they'll have a couple of different kinds.

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[lesterzeppelin]

I'm pretty useless on bats, but I can help on the exotic animal front. [ beat ] Probably.

What're we talking? Tigers, rare birds, something different altogether?

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[dreamprotector]

I have no clue, honestly. Do you know what kind of 'exotic' animals a bat sanctuary might also care for?

[Riku assumes more winged animals or maybe reptiles from what the feedback he's gotten here so far, but really… it could be anything.]