Dealing with Children and Small Animals...*Action Sequence - 18th November 1005

[not_a_clotpole]

This multiverse thing has resulted in any number of bizarre encounters.

This evening's encounter requires him to accompany a small girl to the Forest of Balor just outside Camelot.

The sun had almost set by now and Arthur debated the wisdom of this.

The kid, Stephanie, was about to be deterred and no self-respecting person would allow a small child to wander into the forest unaccompanied, so here he was.

He could only hope that only deer and badger would be wandering around in the woods tonight.

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[not_a_clotpole]

Yeah, Arthur doesn't know the name of that one...

"Better than wolves, I hope!"

If Arthur has ensured that the kid won't be wandering into deep dark forests and scaring adults....well, he's done a good service.

[need-no-help.livejournal.com]

*She giggles some more, before turning to him.*

Much better than wolves...*She hugged the little dog.*

..they really love to be patted...

[not_a_clotpole]

Arthur grins and pets a few of the dogs that come over himself, much to their delight. They're totally going to be jumping all over him next hunt, the beaters are going to be confused as Hell.

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*She giggles as the dogs seek attention from Arthur now too.*

They like you a lot too...

[not_a_clotpole]

Everybody likes Arthur! At least in his (not so) humble opinion.

"Have you ever had a dog before? As a companion?" He asked she seemed very comfortable with the after all.

[need-no-help.livejournal.com]

Nope...never had an animal..wouldn't want to keep them that way. They are free to do as they like if I had one...nobody deserves to be a 'pet'.

*Since someone had tried capturing her twice now, she was very opposed to the idea.*

[not_a_clotpole]

"Oh..."

Well, that's a bit awkward seeing as these are hunting dogs and all...although they are left to their own devices a lot of the time, so maybe that makes it better.

"I suppose you wouldn't want one then." He'd been thinking about it, since Stephanie had mentioned been all alone in the world...but yeah...

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*She moved over to him.*

I didn't mean to say you held them as captive or anything..I just meant other people in my time..don't treat pets like they should...

*She gave him another hug as an apology.*

You really wanted to give me a dog?

[not_a_clotpole]

"Of course I did! These dogs are very protective and seeing as you don't have any parents I thought this...er..." He tries to remember the just out of puppyhood dog's name, but he can't. "Well, she'd those with less than noble intentions at bay."

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*She smiled and knelt down, patting the smaller dog.*

Wow...I wish more people were like you Arthur...

Whoops, previous comment is missing a 'keep' in there!

[not_a_clotpole]

Awww...Arthur's going to blush a bit...and be at a loss for words, waving a hand.

"No...no..."

But he has to ask. "You really think so?"

Re: Whoops, previous comment is missing a 'keep' in there!

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*She sees him blush a little and giggles. She lifts her arms, as a question to be picked up. She wants to whisper something to him.*

[not_a_clotpole]

Now Arthur's really blushing. He's a manly man, he's not used to open affection.

But he easily lifts Stephanie up and wonders what next.

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*She leans toward his ear and whispers.*

I am going to let you in on a secret....you're pretty amazing...*She giggled and gave him a kiss on the cheek.*

[not_a_clotpole]

Awwww...

Arthur may never return to his normal colour! Which is a slight problem. But he greatly appreciates Stephanie's words.

"Well...uh...thank you...You're pretty special too."

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*She hugs his neck.*

You're welcome. *She rested her head on his shoulder.*