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[kestreldawn]

It seems that having small, sentient companions is rather common here on Earth. Can someone explain why so many people seem to want and/or have them? Especially when they are incredibly small and seem to serve no purpose in terms of protection or strength?

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[kestreldawn]

I do, too. And - I think we can. Even if the whole concept is strange. It's .. something relatively similar to the concept of .. "family," I think. Something I .. didn't really ever imagine myself having.

[She shakes her head, embarrassed for not having understood.] Right, right, of course. That makes more sense. Ace seems intelligent and like a good companion. He came with you through the Porter?

[aboveand]

I know a guy back home... Let's just say he doesn't like other people very much. Somehow that didn't stop him from amassing a family of people just like that. Sometimes family just finds you.

I keep forgetting that not everyone grew up with these kinds of expressions. [He shrugs, then pets Ace's head.] He did. Actually, he was my boss' dog. I helped look after him, but he wasn't mine.

[He is now, though. No takebacks Bruce.]

[kestreldawn]

Sounds rather similar to how I've been my whole life. [There's a twinge of bitterness in her voice, though she makes it obvious that it isn't directed at him.] I suppose there's a certain measure of gratitude that's required in those kinds of situations.

Huh. It seems that, even though he's "cat-like" in his behavior, that he's at least a bit fond of you. Enough to stick around you, at least. I guess he found you, too, the way people found your friend.

[aboveand]

I dunno, you've always seemed pretty approachable to me.

After we saved each other from...er... muggers, he's more or less deemed me "accpetable."

[kestreldawn]

I must've gone soft, if that's the case. [She lets out a quiet laugh.] It helps that you also found me while I was trying to get food; it's hard to be completely standoffish when there's food involved.

Sounds like a fairytale.

[aboveand]

Especially since I introduced you to the wonders of a hamburger.

I might have even said "Don't touch my dog" like an action hero too.

[kestreldawn]

Exactly! It's exceptionally difficult to feel bitter when there are hamburgers.

I don't doubt it. Very suave of you.

[aboveand]

Which you would never have known had I not convinced you to try one.

Oh, that's me. Suave. He chuckles. [He's many things, but suave isn't one of them.]

[kestreldawn]

Right! I believe you'd made some sort of promise to help me expand my food repertoire, too, though you've yet to really follow through with that. [She smiles a bit; she finds him much more suave that he apparently gives himself credit for.] At least you're friendly. That helps.

[aboveand]

Yes well I did accidentally disappear for 2 months. We can make up for lost time if you'd like.

[Terry rubs the back of his neck.]

I know dregs. Never want to be one.

[kestreldawn]

[She offers a small, sympathetic smile.] I don't hold it against you, Terry. But I'd like that, all the same.

I doubt you could be one if you tried!

[aboveand]

Let me know when you're free and I'll pick something. You're in which city again?

Not for real, but I can play one if I need to. [That, and he did used to be one. Briefly.]

[kestreldawn]

All right. That would be nice. I'm in De Chima, but I can meet you anywhere, of course. I have been spending a great deal of time in Maurtia Falls since the dojo opened.

[She lets out a quiet laugh.] I think most of us can play many things if we need to, but hopefully you haven't the need.

[aboveand]

Nonah is my usual hangout, but I know a couple places in De Chima. Not as familiar with Maurtia Falls but I'll check the web and see what they recommend.

Hopefully. [He probably will though. Batman stuff gets weird sometimes.]

[kestreldawn]

I'm more than happy to come to you. I don't frequent Nonah almost ever, so it would be good for me to get to know the area more.

[aboveand]

If you wanna come here, I won't say no. Any food in particular you want to try?

[kestreldawn]

I've heard a saying that I think applies here: The world is our oyster!

I'd like to try anything. Everything. It's a ridiculous luxury I'd never been afforded where I come from, so I might as well enjoy it now.

[aboveand]

Which is, funny enough, a food.

I know a good seafood place, not too greasy. We can go there if you want.

[kestreldawn]

Seafood. Water-dwelling creatures? Sure, I'd be willing to try that.

[aboveand]

Schway.

When are you free?

[kestreldawn]

Schw ... ay?

Er, whenever, though I'm mostly free in the evenings.

OOC: Of course, Jyn is "dead" for December, sooooo we'll have to wait 'til Jan ;)

[aboveand]

Future slang. It means "great" or "cool."

[Just once he'd like someone to know what it means automatically.]

I'll text you then.