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[blonderazorshiv]

[ A slit pupil surrounded by scales is the first thing immediately noticeable, at least until Blonde grabs his network device off the floor and frowns at it. On the kitchen floor lounges the owner of the eye; a large, incredibly unhealthy looking saltwater crocodile. ]

So, uh... Does anyone know anything about reptiles? Because I don't know about you guys, but I think she's sick.

[ The crocodile hisses, tail lashing before she... speaks? ]

Breakfast first. Then the network.

[ There's a blink from Blonde, and then he shrugs slightly. ]

Right. Well, Ms. Green and I'll just do that while we wait.

[ locked to Saya ]

Might need some help getting this new addition to work.

((ooc: Mr. Blonde has his very own dæmon for the weekend! Italics are the crocodile.))

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[blonderazorshiv]

I can do that.

[ Probably. Maybe. He thinks. ]

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[synanthrope]

How strange that she would show up.

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[blonderazorshiv]

Strange?

[ It's a curse, isn't it? Unless Saya means it's strange for some other reason... ]

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[synanthrope]

[Saya tiptoes around her, carefully]

Battle damaged.

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[blonderazorshiv]

She's a tough girl.

[ Despite how careful Saya is being, something about her scrutiny is putting both Blonde and Green on edge. Maybe it's what she might take away from it. ]

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[synanthrope]

She is, I can see that.

[Hard to get a read on, no less]

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[blonderazorshiv]

[ Reptile. With a man like Mr. Blonde, who almost always appears to be calm or grinning, could she be anything else? ]

Are you looking for anything in particular?

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[synanthrope]

No, I just think it's interesting. I'm sorry. Am I being rude?

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[blonderazorshiv]

[ He can't say yes, because that'll let on the feeling of unease he has. There's another glance between himself and Green, and then Blonde shakes his head. ]

No, just trying to figure out what you're doing.

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[synanthrope]

[She straightens]

I'm just looking. I'll stop.

[Not said like she's offended, just matter-of-factly]

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[blonderazorshiv]

She's nice to look at.

[ Even for a battle-scarred, unhealthy reptile. ]

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[synanthrope]

My sister, she's a bit of an expert on large reptiles. I only know what she's told me, but I suspect she'll be fine for the duration of this curse.

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[blonderazorshiv]

[ Blonde crouches down, running his hand over Green's large, scaled back. ]

Good. That's good.

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[synanthrope]

If you'd like, you're welcome to take the weekend off.

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[blonderazorshiv]

[ He considers, still running his hand over her back. ]

... Might work out better. Sorry about making you come out here.

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[synanthrope]

It's really no trouble.

[Even though she doesn't like to take the cars out when there's snow on the ground, curiosity overwhelmed her OCD, today.]

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[blonderazorshiv]

She's going to be spoiled if everyone keeps acting like that.

[ He sounds amused. ]

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[synanthrope]

I could tell you that I'm also here to see if your door could use some reinforcing, if you like.

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[blonderazorshiv]

You could.

[ Green curls her tail in, letting Blonde toy with the tip. ]

You make that one up on the spot, or have you been thinking about it?

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[synanthrope]

I've been thinking about it. I'm always working on side projects in my spare time.

[She crooks her head so she's just flicking her eyes his way]

I thought you might appreciate it more than a gun rack.

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[blonderazorshiv]

[ Only because he prefers to have his gun on him. ]

I doubt Carla would mind.

[ The landlord's a different story, but he doesn't really give a shit. ]

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[synanthrope]

Ask her. It might take a day to install but I can build the door in the garage.

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[blonderazorshiv]

[ He doubts she'd mind Saya being over for the day, either. ]

I'll do that.

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[synanthrope]

Perfect.

[She gives him a smile, and starts heading out the door]

I'll see you when you are less occupied, Mr. Blonde.