Video. 3.

[fly_like_pie]

Heyyyyyy, this is Ned.

[ Heyyyyyy, that's not Ned. That's a golden retriever panting into the screen. The Pie Maker eventually leans into view while the dog moves aside. Definitely a dog with manners. ]

How many of us on board have... pets? [ —Can't quite pinpoint the right word. He really means Digby as a friend rather than a pet. "Pet" doesn't sit well on his tongue, a taste he would easily spit and replace with... "a best friend." The lightened mood in his expression is evident, reunited and doomed together in space, but it's just a little odd how carefully distanced he is from the dog, clasping his hands together. An allergy seems to be the logical excuse. ]

I'm sure Digby would enjoy the company. He does at home, but you know, that's not really the case anymore. [ A pause. Something he had forgotten: ] Yeah, to the newcomers... Ned. Digby. [ A bark. ] Hi.

Comments

voice;

[redhotsummers]

...I got a cat. Who does well around dogs.

video;

[fly_like_pie]

Oh. [ Oh. ]

Well, I can say the same about Digby. He's more of a sit around, lay around dog.

( V I D E O )

[wont]

[ Ned! Needless to say, Alayne's face lights up to see him. (It's been far too long since they last spoke.) ]

You've company, Ned the Pie-Maker, [ she says, quite obviously, but cheerfully. ]

[fly_like_pie]

[ The Pie Maker smiles a little wider, if that's possible. Smile creases smoothing out as soon as Digby pokes out his snout, sniffing for attention. ]

Alay— [ Another bark. Blinking back at Digby, the dog giving him a vague stare, he... Oh! Now picking up a plate out of view, he leans over to gently place it on the floor. Cautious movements from both Digby and Ned, like a well-practiced dance that dictates "no touching." ]

Doing good, I hope?

[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

So this is a dog you had at home?

[video]

[fly_like_pie]

Yes, a— [ A friend since childhood, he almost slips. How old would that make Digby now? ] A friend I'm glad to have with me. Even here.

[video]

[yardbird]

I've, uh... got birds. That's it, really.

[Probably for the best, since two of the five are gone now. Murphy isn't sure if it's something that he's done wrong with them, or if it's just the environment not being that great for pets. In which case, he does tend to concern for their well-being on the ship from time to time.

[Most probably wouldn't think it, but Murphy does have a soft spot for animals. Whether it's from time spent in solitude, or the fact that being surrounded by people who are more monstrous in nature... There's a kind of simple innocence to them that he can appreciate.

[Like dogs. He's really missed dogs.]

[video]

[fly_like_pie]

[ And the Pie Maker simply thinks, "oh, a fan of birds." ]

Names?

video;

[tumbleweeds]

Three chickens and a cow. [ ... that counts, right? ]

video;

[fly_like_pie]

[ ...

The silence is broken with Digby's low whine. ]

Here?

[voice]

[circumitus]

They seem like they would be a hassle to manage. Why do people keep them?

[Things Rey Does Not Understand #677346734.]

[video]

[fly_like_pie]

Well... ye... uh...

They're friends. Even though we might not really be able to communicate, they're good company. Loyal. [ He gives Digby a small glance, who does the same. ] It doesn't make anything feel like a hassle. Not at all.

video;

[handelaar]

[Well. Lodewijk liked to hang out with Japan's dog... but this Digby is way bigger than Pochi on his fattest, fuzziest day. So it's a reluctant Netherlands who turns on the feed.]

What kinda company.

[Will he eat my bunny in other words.]

video;

[fly_like_pie]

Sitting and, or being lazy company.

[ Digby wouldn't hurt a fly unless it was some sort of poisonous fly trying to assassinate his owner. ]

[northerner]

You've met Grey Wind, but I would not call him a pet.

[fly_like_pie]

What would you call him, then?

video

[constructum]

[ NED. So you do have a face! Which only has Ariadne smiling brighter then she has in a bit (it's nice to finally see you, Ned) ]

He's cute. [ a beat ] Did he just show up?

video

[fly_like_pie]

[ He's grateful she didn't mention anything about that. Really. ]

Last jump, actually.

[ video ]

[hostage]

Oh hey, poochie!

[Jesse's face is all lit up in a way it hasn't been... well, for a while.]

They let you have pets here?

[ video ]

[fly_like_pie]

It isn't so much "allowing" pets as it is "abducting" them, like us. It's a little... odd they would appear out of the blue. [ A shrug at Digby, who is now poking his head at the screen. Apparently he heard the greeting, appearing quite pleased. ]

perma-text;

[syllogism]

I've got a two for one deal on my bros, who kinda count as pets.
I feed them and clothe them and take all the good care of them.
Both of them spout shit, but only one of them caws.
So I think that at least one of them wouldn't mind playing with Digby.

perma-text threadjack;

[insufferableprick]

what
no

( T E X T )

[addictive]

OOOOH.
+1 DOGGIE!

HI DOGGIE DIGBY HI.
DIGBY + AT-AT = FUTURE BFF?
Y/N?

( V I D E O )

[fly_like_pie]

Digby can't text.

[ Ned would probably N that, as a small weakness for his best friend. ]

Video.

[deprecate]

My boyfriend got his cat. But really, not letting it come along would've been like separating mother'n child. Cruel, you know?

[ The young man doesn't seem particularly interested in having a conversation about it so much as letting Ned know there are actually other pets "on board". ]

Video.

[fly_like_pie]

Yeah, I suppose.

[ Or a pie maker from their best buddy. ]

Is the cat... dog friendly? [ A cringe. ]

text;

[insufferableprick]

ok so
despite what my bro says
i am not a pet
but you know if your dog needs some company
maybe you can idk
pet him

video;

[fly_like_pie]

Thought so, that was a little... worrisome. [ But he offers a small laugh. Brushed off and forgotten! ] Digby would really appreciate that. He doesn't get a lot of petting.

voice;

[scamp]

... Why the fuck would you bring your dog to space?

video;

[fly_like_pie]

Wasn't my choice, and if I had one, I wouldn't be here either.

[ Wow. ]

As a lot of us wouldn't be?

voice;

[misunderstanding]

You keep a pet onboard? [ He's softly amused, perhaps a little incredulous. ] That seems- well, like a lot of trouble.

video;

[fly_like_pie]

Ah, well, not too much. He's pretty tame. Lays around like there wasn't that dramatic of a change in scenery.

[inspirited]

It seems like a few people do so finding company for him shouldn't be too hard.

[fly_like_pie]

You are completely right about that.

[ A pause. ]

I could probably just turn to you and talk more directly, but talking on video like this is...

[video]

[wolfdreamer]

Your dog! I am happy that the ship has brought him to you, Ned--I hoped that he would come aboard!

He would not like Summer, I think--but I would meet him, if I could.

[video]

[fly_like_pie]

Digby is more of a liker than anything. So, he would love to meet you, Bran.

video.

[shoyu]

[ eyes lighting up in delight before gosh, what a beautiful dog! ]

Can't say I've any animals to keep me company, but I don't suppose Digby would tolerate a nosy person stopping by? He looks to be quite the charmer!

video.

[fly_like_pie]

Very tolerable. He hasn't been doing much, just laying around.

[ Digby might mind Ned making a reference to his schedule at some point. Eat, sleep, and sleep some more. ]

vvvvidya.

[tofindthesun]

Oh. [oh, animals.] Digby?

[how odd. he's less curious about the distance between ned and the dog than he is about the name.]

Mae govannen, Digby.

[sorry, ned, that's you being ignored for now.]

[fly_like_pie]

[ Digby sniffs. Ned shifts his eyes. ]

What was that?

[video]

[the_vishual]

[ Chase is a soldier, she has killed thousands and will continue to do so but OH MY GOD A PUPPY OH MY GOD ]

Digby's very, very cute!

[fly_like_pie]

[ Interactions with Chase like this leaves a warm feeling in his heart. One that doesn't clench with intimidation from a small child. ]

Thanks.

[ BARK. ]

He says "thanks."

[withfireandblood]

He is a beautiful creature. [ And one of the few dogs she's seen before. She wouldn't mind seeing him closer, either ]

[counselling]

I've often found that having a friend [ person or other ] can be of great help to us.

Video

[bottlearum]

[Ned. Ned, hey. Ned, hey, did you miss Jack?

Because he missed you.]

Didn't know you had a dog, mate!

[Well, at least it's not a monkey. And hopefully this dog could give him keys to escape with, unlike other dogs he knows. He would be eyeing the dog suspiciously if he were in the frame.]