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∞ 96: Reminders [voice/action]

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As a follow-up reminder to Rydia's latest entry, this month is likely to be another New Feather cycle month if the new Organization management continues the trend. The Welcome Center is always looking for volunteers when New Feathers arrive.

While the weather may be warmer, there are still watch stations outside the village that should be maintained and well-stocked. Any volunteers are welcome. For now, I am organizing the effort, but I am looking for someone to take over that responsibility.

[There is a slight pause.] Is anyone working on the farmlands outside the village? I am curious to know what crops are being grown out there.

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[Albert isn't up to anything special today. He's finally getting around to taking care of and sharpening that sword he had asked Sokka for during that reality-shifting experiment. He can be found working on the steps of his house, looking the sword this way and that as he works on it; it's more work than he usually has to put into sharpening an axe.

Afterwards, he'll make his usual rounds of tending to his garden and checking on the stables. ...Which will lead to a trip to the grocery store, because the horses need more grains.]

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You never do, do you? [Filthy lies. Caesar glances back at Kogoro, but he's content to let him sit there, too.] It's quite all right. I won't take it personally if he chooses you.

[...m-mostly because, like Albert said, he's Caesar's responsibility and he'll have to come back to him eventually.]

Are you sure? The last thing I would want to do is cause a rift between you and your dog. [This is, of course, said with underlying sarcasm.] Just think of the consequences.

What consequences? I would have one less responsibility to deal with, and you'd have yourself a new dog. Those sound more like rewards!

That's what you say now. You may think differently when you are trapped in debris or have fallen into-- what was once the well, I suppose.

Do you really think he'd know what to do...? [That's a genuine question. He's never seen the dogs in that kind of situation before.] What if he wanders off to collect more bones and leaves me there, trapped?

Then I suppose that would mean you never did make him loyal to you. Loyal dogs are supposedly quite effective in a crisis.

"Supposedly." I'll believe it when I see it. Anyway, I don't plan to be trapped in debris or fall into the, uh... old well anytime soon. I should be able to manage for now.

Edited 2011-07-08 20:06 (UTC)

...Shall we ask your dog what he wants to do, then? [He glances over at Kogoro, whose ears perk up when he notices he's being looked at.]

Absolutely. [He'll look over at Kogoro, too, and tilt his head.] Hey. Which one of us would you rather spend the rest of the day with?

What an enticing way to present the question. [Even with the sarcasm, Albert keeps looking at the dog.

Kogoro, for his part, looks somewhat confused. He even wags his tail uncertainly.]

What else was I supposed to say? [It was the truth! Kogoro doesn't seem to get it, though, so Caesar will try something else. He gestures between himself and his brother.] Me or him?

[Kogoro yawns, but stands up and shakes himself off. He trots over to Caesar, wagging his tail and looking at his hand.]

The extra movement must have lured him over.

...great. [He's probably right, but Caesar will still lean down to pat the dog on the head.] I guess it's fine. I was going to offer to keep him with me in the stables anyway.

If he is tired, as he seems to be, I'm sure he won't give you much trouble. [He could be disappointed, but he definitely doesn't show it. In fact, he just seems amused.]

Probably not. [He stands back up and looks over to his brother.] Are you sure you won't take him?

[He wouldn't mind! Really!]

[Albert looks down at Kogoro, who wags his tail a little at the attention; the dog seems content where he is, though.] It seems he's already made his choice, Caesar. You will have to live with the consequences.

I suppose this means you get the rest of the day off! How fortunate for you. [Well. It wouldn't be that bad. But he can still complain.] Do not worry, brother. I have already decided to grant you permission to come and visit him.

[Of course, judging by his tone, that's another exaggeration. Albert certainly didn't need permission for that.]

I see. Perhaps I will take you up on that offer. [And, you know, sit underneath a tree with Kogoro while Caesar slaves away. Sounds like a good day to him.]

[Oh yes, he can just see it now... Caesar yawns, stretching his arms a bit.]

Guess I'd better get an early start. [...well.] After I eat.

[...That's worth a raised eyebrow.]

Why have you not eaten yet?

[There's a brief moment of hesitance before he answers.]

...I fear that I may have fallen asleep around lunchtime.

[Just in case you needed more confirmation of the pampered lifestyle that Caesar leads here.]

[A sigh. He's not really surprised. Caesar's sleeping habits are entirely predictable now.]

Shall I applaud?

No need, dear brother. No need. [There would have been no point in lying about that. Sigh.] Anyway, if you'll be working out here, I hope you won't mind if I eat out here, too.

As long as you are not expecting full conversation while you are eating. I do have other things to do around the yard.

Edited 2011-07-09 01:43 (UTC)

Certainly, certainly. I'm not here to disturb you! [Well. Not that much. He steps away from the railing and moves toward the front door.] Do you want anything?