02 | video (backdated to the 27th)

[fistofthejoestar]

[the video opens to the sound of the Thanksgiving dog show in the background and Jonathan settled contentedly on the couch, clad inexplicably in a turtleneck featuring the four Pac-Man ghosts. he smiles cheerfully.]

This isn't my holiday, but I hope that everyone who celebrates has been having a good time. I'm not entirely certain what purebred dogs have to do with being thankful, but I'm certainly grateful for the opportunity to watch them.

I never realized that dogs would be among the things that had changed in the future, but I suppose it shouldn't come as a surprise. People are always looking to improve their breed however they can.

Perhaps it's a bit childish, but owning a dog again is one of the things I'm looking forward to most when I finally feel able to leave the government housing. It's been a while since I've had a pet.

[he scratches his cheek, the smile becoming a tad nostalgic for a moment of two. the television announces the start of judging for the hound group and he shakes himself out of it easily with a roll of the shoulders.]

Ah, but I hadn't meant to simply chatter away about inanities! I've been thinking about this for a bit, and I wanted to ask someone who was more experienced in the matter - how does finishing one's education work here?

There's no way I could prove my qualifications, after all, but I'd like to finally graduate if at all possible. It's the principle of the thing.

[finally completing his degree feels kind of like a symbolic closing of the worst chapter of his life, even if in Heropa that wasn't technically true. and it would give him a little more confidence in perhaps looking for a job actually related to his field of interest.]

Thank you for your time.

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[fistofthejoestar]

Danny was a German boarhound, so I really don't have an upper limit on size. If I'm being perfectly honest the largest dogs are usually my favorite. [Must Love Big Ugly Dogs: The Jonathan Joestar Story]

But it's not something I can really pursue right now, anyway.

[it would be kind of rude to suddenly come home with a dog when he's living in government housing with roommates after all.]

1/2

[goldenlegacy]

German boarh--

[Oh yeah, 19th century.]

2/2

[goldenlegacy]

...ah. A respectable breed, yes. Well, if it's like that, you could always try a Newfoundland or a Leonberger. Not now, of course, but...

Pursuing is step two! Step one is consideration and planning.

[fistofthejoestar]

[leave him alone he's old change is hard they haven't even shown the Great Danes in the judging yet]

It's certainly going to take a great deal of planning! It's been some time since I've owned an animal, and I imagine that things may have changed since then.

[he's not making the same mistake with dogs that he did with kids]

In the meantime, I'm content with visiting pet shops.

[goldenlegacy]

Yes...

I'm glad you like animals. It seems fitting for one with a gentle soul.

[And it's a bit of a relief after dealing with idiots like Luca who thought it was appropriate to level a shovel at an innocent frog.]

[fistofthejoestar]

[oh my god what is with this series and harassing frogs. Jonathan runs a hand through his hair absently, once again experiencing that familiar mixture of surprise and gratitude that always came with a compliment.]

They can give so much love and companionship if you allow them, I've always imagined it's more difficult not to like them.

[goldenlegacy]

It depends, I guess. Some people are less fond of love and companionship than others.

[fistofthejoestar]

That's very true. Still, many times it's of a less demanding nature than people.

[goldenlegacy]

People can vary a great deal - even within their relationships with specific others. But it's true that animals are both more consistent and less demanding.

...at least in theory. Like I said, the cat is my first pet.

[But, of course, he has a lot of experience with animals in general.]

[fistofthejoestar]

I have a feeling that you'll catch on fairly quickly. You seem like the sort of person animals gravitate to.

[and no, he doesn't mean like cats homing in on the person who's allergic in the room.]

[goldenlegacy]

I do have a history of animals following me around.

[Mostly because he made them out of random inanimate objects, but.]

[fistofthejoestar]

[Jonathan suddenly imagines Giorno grocery shopping with a neat line of cats trailing behind him and has to quickly suppress a smile and laugh.]

That must be quite interesting if you aren't expecting it.

[goldenlegacy]

I've come to expect it, actually.

By the way... I did see you walking around the Swear-in Ceremony.

[You're hard to miss.]

Did you enjoy yourself?

[fistofthejoestar]

[it might be a little difficult to see through the communicator, but his face reddens]

...it was nice to spend a little time out of the house for a good cause. I'm glad I could help.

[goldenlegacy]

[...]

Are you blushing?

[fistofthejoestar]

Um! [he puts a hand to his cheek and then flushes darker upon realizing that, yes, he most certainly is]

I-it's nothing.

[goldenlegacy]

What are you getting worked up about? It was only a party.

[fistofthejoestar]

Really, it's nothing! Someone had signed me up for the blind dating event, that's all, and it was...ah...

[her jumpsuit was unzipped down the front. down. the. front.]

[goldenlegacy]

...ah? It wasn't necessarily a romantic date, I'm sure. Or rather, it didn't have to be.

[fistofthejoestar]

No, no, it wasn't! She understood, it's just - I'm engaged!

[IT'S REALLY EMBARRASSING HE IS A GENTLEMAN OK

Jonathan groans lightly and rests his face in his hands. god dammit Joseph.]

[goldenlegacy]

Yes well, I'm married as well. To my work. And yet, there I was.

[funtimes. goddammit Joseph.]

[fistofthejoestar]

[Giorno no you don't understand you don't have to look your business in the eye]

At least it was for a good cause...

[goldenlegacy]

Well, I don't know anything about women, so I suppose I shouldn't say much.

[...]

Or men, for that matter.

[hey he doesnt know who you're engaged to, jojo.]

[fistofthejoestar]

[poor unknowing Giorno has instead just conjured up that time he was mistake as one half of a gay couple. Jonathan's ears (which are the only thing really visible) are burning an impressive shade of crimson]

In this case there really isn't all that much to know, anyway.

[goldenlegacy]

You're looking a little red-faced. Are you sure you're all right?