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Posted: April 13, 12:20 PM
From: Cho Hakkai

Does anyone have any experience with the care of small, white dragons? What foods do they prefer?

What is the best way to determine their mood: head movements? Wings? Tail? Vocalizations?

Specifically, how can you tell when they are about to bite?

[Not that he's failed to tell he was about to be bitten a few times already. Of course not.

There is a picture of a small, snaky-bodied white dragon with a ruff running all the way down its long neck attached. In the picture, the dragon is flaring its wings over a plate of raw hamburger with a look of serious annoyance and its mouth wide open in a silent kyuuuu!]

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[Hakkai glances down at the dragon, who arches his neck into a graceful S-curve to glance dubiously back up at him.

He does seem remarkably intelligent for a tiny animal.

He probably does know that he's not being recognized, and if he'd known Hakkai and Gojyo... then it's become increasingly clear that Goku was a part of their little group as well.]

It's been a long and strange day for him. I'm sure he'll perk back up once he's finished his lunch and had an afternoon nap -- what do you think? [He addresses the dragon in all seriousness.] I'll be busy for a few hours this afternoon.

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A sort of combination of technology and a living being?

Perhaps there is a resemblance after all! His name is Jeep. If you'd like to visit us in the courtyard I can show you why.

his last name is the character for "wild pig," see, and he thinks he's funny...

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Well, he seems to have an affinity for boars so far!

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You've cared for dragons before? I've heard different stories about milk!

[But Jeep is small enough that he might actually appreciate a saucer of it.]

You're lucky Sonic is into puns

[mybadhabit]

Oh, I get it, because of your name, right? That's clever! 8D

[He's not even being the slightest bit sarcastic]

[returnedfromtheline]

Have you chosen a name for the dragon yet, then? [He's now worried about your naming sense.]

[And of course there are a lot of trees... -.-]

There's a sakura that I'm taking care of on the Near Shore. It's a big old tree that was damaged in a typhoon once but is still growing.

[galactically]

you don't need wings to win the cutest contest! you just have to look appealing

... this must be up for public vote

Jeep? like the vehicle?? ahaha, that's cute

[disciplineking]

[Thankfully for the both of them, Hibari didn't notice, too fixated on the really cute dragon that was perched there on Hakkai's shoulder. Roll had already squeaked and almost curled up in fear, but the dragon didn't seem to notice him.

In fact, that's how he was figuring that this Jeep was someone that Hakkai used to know-because that's what happened with him all of a sudden.]

Jeep? That's a strange name for a dragon like you. You don't look like a car to me.

[The younger shinki stuck out a finger this time, for Jeep to sniff or do whatever with.]

[moonfang]

... is that as big as it's gonna get? what a pathetic dragon

[clothes_make_the_man]

It wasn't caring for one so much as making offerings at a temple, but that did involve quite a bit of feeding. Milk is supposed to be good to help a dragon develop quick reflexes, or so I've heard.

[razzledazzles]

[Don't bring up milkgate... Well, he actually brought up milk first, so he can't even blame Hakkai.]

Ah, yes, about that... We went a little overboard. We've had enough milk for our new lifetimes.

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Oh, really? I'll see if he likes it, then!

It certainly is good for young animals, and he seems to be a growing dragon still.

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No, I think he's still quite young!

He's gotten bigger already.

[Temporarily. And acquired headlights and tires in the process. It was an unusual sight.]

just as planned

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That's right! ... Ah, you're not supposed to explain it, though, it's not as funny that way.

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But with wings, he can be head and shoulders above the competition!

Yes, like the vehicle. I think it suits him.

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Oh, dear.

I don't think that means milk is bad for dragons in moderation, though.

[razzledazzles]

As dragons, aren't we an authority? It tempts you with all of its flavors, but then you end up having too much! It's bad news.

[tachyonme]

How odd. But yes, I'd imagine so. Arriving somewhere you don't expect would be starting for anyone.

I realize you don't know me and you've undoubtedly had a number of requests by now, but I seem to have a lot of experience with dragons. Could I come by and meet him?

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What's with that influx of weird pets?

[clothes_make_the_man]

Good luck to you both. I hope everything works out.

[arealhardnose]

Is there? I'll be right out.

[And there she is in the courtyard, walking over to where Hakkai and Jeep are waiting.]

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now that's just cheating! ufufufufu

hey, can i come visit your temple tomorrrow to see Jeep? i'm in Hermes' temple right now watching his adorable piglet! but i'm a busy woman with classes and work afterwards

[mybadhabit]

But there are people who don't speak Japanese here. They wouldn't recognize the puns or understand the reference. Would you really deprive them of the joy of the pun in that way?

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Yes, if he doesn't mind. He seems to be all right with visitors so far.

What sort of experience have you had with dragons?

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Oh, Gojyo has named him Jeep. It suits!

I didn't realize you were a gardener, Yukine.