She can also take on the appearance of a young girl with three personalities. Unfortunately, they do not always get along.
[So, it's probably for the best that Lezard's familiar only has one head and that he's a small dragon!]
Even if he cannot speak to you directly, surely you've learned his habits and ways of expressing himself over the years. The way animals behave can tell you a lot even if they cannot speak to you with words.
[And he's watching as the dragon descends to the floor, his attention now caught by the fact that there's more than one animal in this household.]
Ah, I did not realize you also had a lion. Does she have a name or is she similar to your familiar in that regard?
Oh, no. She's a family member; the sibling of a lion in human form that's gone home. Lily and I have been contemplating a name for her, and we do wonder sometimes if she already has a name and we simply have no means of communicating.
[He shrugged helplessly.]
So many creatures under this roof, and none with names. Truly, it must be embarrassing for you to hear such things when you seem to have such a passion for animals!
I see. I'm sorry I did not have a chance to meet her sibling then. Did they never share her name with you?
[But even if the lioness doesn't have a way to communicate with them, she's not shy about seeking out more people to pet her. She approaches, nudging the visitor's silk-covered knees and D obliges by stroking her head.]
Perhaps, it will come in time. But she appears very friendly and I suppose a name is less of a concern than her being well and content.
Not that I recall. The boy was simply called Lion, which I suppose tells me much of naming conventions or a lack thereof.
[Ah, and there she was now. Ever the affectionate one... odd that nobody thought to ponder why this lioness wasn't acting very much like a queen of the jungle and more like a very large housecat!]
Yes, of course. She was listless when her brother left, but she has since calmed back to normal. I'm sure she'll miss the ample sunshine once fall begins...
Which makes me wonder how lions handle winter. I ought think of preparations.
Lion? Might he have been acquainted with a boy named Eagle? [D had met him during the egg hunt.] But if her brother was simply Lion, perhaps she is Lioness.
[And D's quite used to all kinds of animals so the idea of petting a lion isn't strange to him at all.]
That is a good point. A lion's natural habitat is typically in the tropical regions of the world. We can likely presume she wouldn't be used to cold temperatures. Was she here during last winter?
Yes, Lion and Eagle both lived here, actually. ...And you've a point, considering known name conventions. Hmm.
[But Lioness? Could it be that simple?]
Ah, she was. She spent most of her days with Lion and I was in an adjustment period; I can't truly say if she was wary or comfortable with the weather, but she did stay mostly indoors where it was warm, all things considered!
Lived? [He noted the past tense.] Am I correct in presuming he has been returned as well?
[It would explain why he hadn't seen Eagle lately despite how often he ordered from the Honeybee Cafe.]
Then, it might be best if she spends most of her time indoors this winter as well. Even if it would be better if she has space to roam, it wouldn't do for her to become ill from the cold.
Both have returned, yes, in neat order. I do wonder what the Landlord's methods are- they seemed rather content here.
[He reached for the brown sugar and retrieved a cube. With a neat flick, it sailed into the air and the miniature dragon was quick to spring for it, snapping it out of the air.]
...If there is such a method. The man appears a fool.
I am sorry to hear that. I had wondered why I hadn't seen Eagle recently.
[But he was momentarily distracted by the dragon, cooing over it.]
What an adorable trick. Did you train him yourself? How old is he?
But I would agree with the Landlord being a fool. There is little sense to what he does and if I had my abilities... [He trailed off, his tone implying that unpleasant things would happen to the man in question for trapping them here.]
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[So, it's probably for the best that Lezard's familiar only has one head and that he's a small dragon!]
Even if he cannot speak to you directly, surely you've learned his habits and ways of expressing himself over the years. The way animals behave can tell you a lot even if they cannot speak to you with words.
[And he's watching as the dragon descends to the floor, his attention now caught by the fact that there's more than one animal in this household.]
Ah, I did not realize you also had a lion. Does she have a name or is she similar to your familiar in that regard?
[Action]
[He shrugged helplessly.]
So many creatures under this roof, and none with names. Truly, it must be embarrassing for you to hear such things when you seem to have such a passion for animals!
[Action]
[But even if the lioness doesn't have a way to communicate with them, she's not shy about seeking out more people to pet her. She approaches, nudging the visitor's silk-covered knees and D obliges by stroking her head.]
Perhaps, it will come in time. But she appears very friendly and I suppose a name is less of a concern than her being well and content.
[Action]
[Ah, and there she was now. Ever the affectionate one... odd that nobody thought to ponder why this lioness wasn't acting very much like a queen of the jungle and more like a very large housecat!]
Yes, of course. She was listless when her brother left, but she has since calmed back to normal. I'm sure she'll miss the ample sunshine once fall begins...
Which makes me wonder how lions handle winter. I ought think of preparations.
[Action]
[And D's quite used to all kinds of animals so the idea of petting a lion isn't strange to him at all.]
That is a good point. A lion's natural habitat is typically in the tropical regions of the world. We can likely presume she wouldn't be used to cold temperatures. Was she here during last winter?
[Action]
[But Lioness? Could it be that simple?]
Ah, she was. She spent most of her days with Lion and I was in an adjustment period; I can't truly say if she was wary or comfortable with the weather, but she did stay mostly indoors where it was warm, all things considered!
[Action]
[It would explain why he hadn't seen Eagle lately despite how often he ordered from the Honeybee Cafe.]
Then, it might be best if she spends most of her time indoors this winter as well. Even if it would be better if she has space to roam, it wouldn't do for her to become ill from the cold.
[Action]
[He reached for the brown sugar and retrieved a cube. With a neat flick, it sailed into the air and the miniature dragon was quick to spring for it, snapping it out of the air.]
...If there is such a method. The man appears a fool.
[Action]
[But he was momentarily distracted by the dragon, cooing over it.]
What an adorable trick. Did you train him yourself? How old is he?
But I would agree with the Landlord being a fool. There is little sense to what he does and if I had my abilities... [He trailed off, his tone implying that unpleasant things would happen to the man in question for trapping them here.]