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02 | video (backdated to the 27th)

[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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[he ducks his head sheepishly, kind of instinctively taking that to be meant in a less than positive way before he mentally rights himself.]

I'm not entirely sure on what I'd like to own this time, but I've always had a particular soft spot for the larger breeds. People only see how intimidating they are most of the time and don't realize what loyal companions they make.

I can't really imagine being intimidated by a dog. But people are odd that way.

I was that way once, when my father had first brought Danny home. It's a fear born of ignorance and misunderstanding; the easiest way to dissipate it is to spend time around the animals and keep an open mind.

Most fear is born of ignorance and misunderstanding. I've never found a problem that could not be unraveled once understood. Or a beast who could not be tamed.

[Except for Cioccolatta. Fuck that guy.]

[if only Jonathan knew that the Dio of the present couldn't say nono to Jojo, he'd agree completely with Giorno's sentiment. as it is he can only give 99.9% which is basically the same thing. Dio really doesn't count in statistics at this point.]

It's usually an experience that leaves us a better person. At least, I've always felt I've benefited more than the animal.

[Well Dio sure counts to Giorno, it's just that he hasn't figured him out yet. That's going to be quite a process. In the meantime...]

Of course.

Companionship is important, anyway. Although... I doubt you lack for much of that.

Mm, I'm very fortunate. I didn't expect to be surrounded by friends and family like this for some time.

[he had Speedwagon and Erina at home, of course, but together they only made three people. here it was as if he'd been thrown into fast forward and was living the life he'd hoped to build after his marriage - a thriving family and friends that he didn't have to worry about losing. it's more than he could ever have asked for.]

No... I guess you wouldn't have.

[...]

I'm glad for it.

But now you need a pet. Have you thought about how large a large breed you'd be interested in?

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.]

German boarh--

[Oh yeah, 19th century.]

...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.

[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.

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.]

[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.

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

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

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.]

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.]

I do have a history of animals following me around.

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

[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.

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?

[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.

[...]

Are you blushing?

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

I-it's nothing.

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

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