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[gonfreaky]

Hi! It's me again.

I was wondering if anyone knew anything about the laws here? Not all of them. Just normal stuff. Like-[Hm. Let him think.]-pet laws, I guess? Like is it illegal to own an alligator? And laws about kids too, since people keep bringing that up. And fighting! Is fighting legal? I haven't tried yet because I thought it might be. At least, everything else I usually do seems to be.

[He dims as he says that.]

See, I made a promise awhile ago that I wouldn't break anymore laws but I keep doing it by accident. It's not that I mean to, it's just… [He pauses, considering his words.] My home was a lot easier, I guess. I didn't have as many rules to follow. [Another pause. Quicker, this time.]–Honestly, it's been kind of weird adjusting.

[The feed falls silent save for some muffled thumbing and hissing in the background. When he speaks again he seems markedly cheerier though it's strained. Possibly faked.] Anyway, that's it. I just want to know about laws and crimes and stuff, if there's anyone here who knows about that. It doesn't need to be very in-depth. [He'd actually prefer if it wasn't.] Thanks in advance!

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voice

[performance]

[ Where does he even begin with this... ]

... I think you need a permit for alligators.

What kind of laws about kids?

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[gonfreaky]

Oh. [Whoops.] Um. What I can and can't do, I guess. I already know I can't skip school or leave the city without an adult's permission. If there's anything other than that, it'd be good.

[And, after a beat:] Permits are pretty easy to get, right?

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[glitterateur]

As long as you're trying to follow the rules, that's what matters! And if anyone gives you a hard time about it, ignore them. [If anyone tries to make Gon feel bad about something she will be so mad.] It's not fair to expect you to know how everything works when your world's that different.

--that's a good idea to ask about the alligator rules, though. We need Roosevelt to be on the level.

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[gonfreaky]

I don't think ignoring the police would be a good idea... [Just throwing that out there.]

But yeah, I don't want Roosevelt to get taken away by the police or anything. I think he's starting to settle in. [Said as more thumping and hissing make their way from the bg]

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[gonstop]

[He was not expecting this post at all, and yet he's pleased to see it. Having originally planned a post in the future digging for laws and rules that could get Chrollo jailed, this one was a lot sooner-- and no more suspicious. Coming from Gon, everything is genuine. There's no dark motives behind it, like with him, so even if he had made a sly post himself, Chrollo may have been onto him.

But this? 99% success rate! He just had to keep it a secret from Gon, too, or he'd spill in a horrible lie, and pay attention to the laws himself.]

Good idea, Gon! I wasn't really sure about a lot of things myself, but I've just been winging it. I wonder if we are allowed to fight? We've been training all this time...

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[gonfreaky]

If we're not allowed to, I don't know how well I can keep my promise to Kite.

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[goldenlegacy]

Did you intend to get an alligator?

[because that's a weird pet. not that giorno is one to complain about odd pets but he's a bit concerned that this kid might get eaten.]

As for the rest...

[who cares do what you want?]

...fighting is normally illegal or at least discouraged by the public in modern societies.

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[gonfreaky]

Yup! His name is Roosevelt. Hold on, I'll show you. [The camera shakes a bit as he moves.]

What if you fight in private? Is it still illegal then?

[What a dumb question. Whatever, it's just filler anyway. Something to take up the time as he walks the phone to his bathroom door and opens it, revealing an elaborate alligator home. The gator himself is basking in a tub, tail draped over the rim. Gon points the camera at it.] See! There he is! We wrangled him ourselves.

[He's so proud until...] ... You're not a cop, are you?

[Probably should have asked that first.]

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[huntergames]

There are too many laws here! It's not fair. How are we supposed to know every single one, too?

[ She snorts lightly. ]

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[gonfreaky]

I guess they expect us to learn? But that's way too much! I'm already learning math. I can't learn laws, too. That's one boring thing too many.

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[animalage]

One of my friends has an alligator and he's not in trouble, so I think it's legal!

[BUT PLEASE DON'T ACTUALLY LISTEN TO THIS KID. He grew up on a animal sanctuary in the middle east, he has no clue about urban American laws on animals.]

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[gonfreaky]

[NO HE'S TOTALLY TAKING THAT AND RUNNING WITH IT. Maybe even fist-pumping a bit. Woah.]

Yes! I knew it'd be okay! Did he get his from the swamps too? I'm having a bit of trouble training mine.

VOICE.

[indenture]

Alligators aren't normally considered legal pets, no, although you can legally own one if you're able to acquire a permit from the Fish & Wildlife Commission. They probably wouldn't give one over to a kid, but I might be able to--

[ Wait. What is he offering to help with... ]

I could help you make a case, as long as you've got someone that can handle an alligator involved. You know they're dangerous, right, kid?

[ He exhales sharply in a sigh. ]

What sort of fighting?

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[gonfreaky]

Yeah, I know, but I've got a lot of traps set in place if he gets out. It should be okay. He seems like he's starting to like it, too. He gets cranky when I move him out of the tub.

[He laughs as if it's not completely dangerous to deal with cranky alligators.] If you could help, that'd be great! Although I don't know if I'd be able to get an adult who's okay with it. Would I need one?

For the fighting, I was thinking of something like sparring but more intense, you know? Like a tournament or something. Cage fighting could work too, but I'm pretty sure that's illegal everywhere.

VOICE.

[notdaredevil]

Harvey.

voice;

[bratziska]

The laws regarding minors appear to be more strict here than they are at my home. Honestly, the limits they have in place are completely arbitrary, if you ask me.

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[gonfreaky]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks so. No one really cared I was a kid back home but here it's all anyone talks about. It's kind of annoying. I don't really get why I can't do the same things an adult could.

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[debauchewy]

It really depends on who you fight.

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[gonfreaky]

What do you mean?

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[blondtactician]

Laws about kids are generally centered around the fact that there are some things adults can do that kids can't - so you have to be over 18, or possibly over 21, in order to do them. Fighting is not legal because it is potentially dangerous to others.

There are books in the library that might help explain these things. Or if you have questions, I can help how I can, since it's been a big adjustment for me here too as well. [Armin smiles pleasantly.] I'm Armin.

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[gonfreaky]

I looked in the library but all the books about it are kind of boring. The librarians yelled at me for drooling on one of them.

[He laughs, short and awkward.] If it's alright, I'd rather ask you questions. Is all fighting illegal?

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[friendshiprocks]

...why are you asking about alligators? [ please don't tell her you have an alligator, even Hime can see that this is a bit of a bad idea. ]

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[gonfreaky]

[shut up it's a great idea. Look, he's beaming. Smiles only accompany great ideas.] Because I have one! Well, me, Killua and Mabel have one. His name's Roosevelt. Wanna see?

[He asks as another thump comes from his bathroom. Wonder what that could be.]

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[motherboxes]

...Alligators? Ah, yeah pretty sure you need to talk to someone about a permit for dangerous creatures as pets in general, even if you aren't a kid.

As for fighting, well I don't think sparring or martial arts classes are an issue. I think a lot of that involves consent though. If someone doesn't agree and you just punch them then you could get in trouble. I'm studying to be a lawyer so I might be able to help? What kind of laws did you want to know about?

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[gonfreaky]

That consent one is good! I was hoping it'd be something like that. It's good to know at least some things are the same.

[Other laws though. Hm.] If alligators are too dangerous, what type of pets are people allowed to get? Is it just dogs and cats? And will I need a guardian for everything I do? Even fighting? Or-Oh! Will an adult get in trouble if they fight me even if I give them permission?

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[5055034455]

Trust me, kid, you don't wanna own an alligator. You're just askin' for trouble. Pet-related lawsuits — [He clicks his tongue, frowns.] So messy.

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[gonfreaky]

[Lawsuits. Aha. What a scary thought.]

Sooo, if I already had one... does that mean I'll need a lawyer?

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[theoryandcalculation]

If you have to ask if it's legal, you probably shouldn't do it.

[omg Gon please don't get put in jail]

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[gonfreaky]

But I have to do that with a lot of things here. Even small stuff.

[altercate]

[ oh my god ]

Did you steal an alligator from somewhere?

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[notdaredevil]

[ What is it with these kids and their bizarre and terrifying legal questions? Why can't they just be ordinary hoodlums spray painting graffiti or trying to buy pot or something that teenagers do everywhere. ]

The fact that you have to ask this is so profoundly disturbing.