HPU: RGV: Radient Gardens Vineyard

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Sun Aug 06, 2017 11:58 am

"Yeah. If he did he'd be too worried you'd give him the cold shoulder." Socks quips before wincing as Rig's fear courses through him.
"Oof..."

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"Er, sorry about calling you an animal before, Eira. It just kind of slipped out when I was counting since you were in wolf form. I know you're not, you know, an animal in the sense we are."

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Sun Aug 06, 2017 12:02 pm

Kaylee put her hand up on Socks' shoulder. "What's up," she asked.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Sun Aug 06, 2017 12:08 pm

"It's OK. The word probably doesn't have the same connotations here that they do where I'm from."

Neon Icy Wings · Post by **Neon Icy Wings** » Sun Aug 06, 2017 1:38 pm

Tony noticed Rig's sudden tension but didn't do or say anything, focusing on driving and getting to the ranch as fast as legally possible, but was preparing himself in case the wolf's panic increased.

Amanda gave a chuckle to Socks' joke, and while she didn't vocalize at all she took notice of Socks' discomfort, letting Kaylee help Socks while she answered Noah's question, keeping an ear on socks and Kaylee, "My family is all over the place, Ireland, New York, France. We've spread out over the years."

Mac gave a wave to Eira as she introduced herself, refraining from turning around as he followed Tony, "Ay, hope my snowflake and her friends have been making you comfortable." At that point he stopped really questioning the appearance of new people around Amanda and her friends.

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:50 am

"Rig. He's terrified." Socks leans forward and puts a paw on the wolf's arm.
"Don't worry, big guy. This is a modern van with airbags so you're quite safe. You're far more likely to be murdered than you are to die in this thing."

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"What do you mean?" Holly asks Eira.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:04 am

Eira closed her eyes. "Remember what I said about animals where I'm from? About the lack of intelligence, no speech, and walking on four legs? That's what I mean."

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:06 am

"Socks," Kaylee mock chided. "Don't worry, Rig. If it was dangerous do you think we'd all get in? It's like riding in a carriage is all." She hoped they hadn't noticed they'd picked up a bit of a tailwind.

Deske · Post by **Deske** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:53 pm

Rig let out a nervous exhale, stealing a quick glance at Socks in the rearview mirror. He took another shaky breath as he struggled to translate what he wanted to say, "I do not think, uh, bags of air are going to do much if, um, a thing happens..." His eyes flicked to Kaylee as she spoke up, "Maybe? I do not know." He tensed up as a car passed them going the opposite direction, exhaling as soon as it had passed them. "En, ó, þakka þér,*" he quickly added.

"But, uh, thank you."

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:19 pm

"Oh. Well, you'd be surprised the number of people here who consider animals dumb and inferior to humans. Heck, there's a reason they're not considered citizens. Not enough humans think they're worth it."

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"What? It's true." Socks says. "But yeah, Kaylee's right. Just a fast carriage equipped with technology to make it safe. You'll be fine."

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Sandy pulls his head back in through the car window for long enough to ask just how far it is to Amanda's house.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:32 pm

Kaylee elbowed Socks playfully. "Like you're trying to worry him," she said, just loud enough for him to hear properly.

Neon Icy Wings · Post by **Neon Icy Wings** » Thu Aug 10, 2017 1:47 pm

Amanda looked towards Rig, feeling sorry for the out of place wolf, though a little confused, having thought he was fine in the handful of other car rides prior, "Yeah, it's okay Rig, especially with Tony behind the wheel."

Tony let out a silent sigh, thankful for the others in the car for, at least somewhat, calming down the wolf.

While Mac's confusion over the newest addition grew, he still refrained from questioning the origins of her. Though he wondered where she might come from that has other animals who are as unintelligent as cows... He barely turned his head towards Sandy, more to acknowledge the dog's question than to see him better, "Eh... just a few more minutes I'd say.*"

(A few more posts.*)

Post by **CyberDragon** » Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:41 pm

"Can't say I'm surprised. Whatever species is on top, whatever group is in charge, in my experience they will consider all other groups inferior. It's not just humanity."

Deske · Post by **Deske** » Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:54 pm

Rig let out another held breath as they passed yet another car, "I will be fine when I am out of here..."

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Fri Aug 11, 2017 9:27 am

"What? What am I supposed to say then?" Socks demands.

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"Okay then!" Wagging his tail, Sandy sticks his head out the window again to bark at a passing cat who jumps and drops the book he was reading.

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"It's not? Humans, animals, what other groups are there? Say, would you vote for human-animal equality, sir?" Holly can't remember Amanda's dad's name so she improvises.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:17 am

"Oh," Kaylee sai lightly, "something like 'I've survived every car ride I've ever had so, whilst I'm in the car, you're safe? She grinned at him as her finger-tips 'walked' his leg.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Fri Aug 11, 2017 5:35 pm

"Well there's my species for one. I'm not a wolf, and I'm not a human. There are plenty of other groups out there, Holly. You'd be surprised." Eira responds to the ghost.

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:19 pm

Dormamu! Dormamu. Dormamu... Dormamu!! DORMAMU? Dormamu, I've come to bargain.

"I'm...pretty sure time does not work like that... even with magic." Bonnie muttered hesitantly as the final scenes played out.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 11:36 pm

"It's a pretty inventive winning move though, eh, Bonnie," Jake queried, stroking Bonnie's left cheek with an ear.

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 12:09 am

"actually, frustrating your opponent with a stalemate until they give up or run out of resources is a really old tactic. it's called attrition." she corrected, smiling none the less.

Neon Icy Wings · Post by **Neon Icy Wings** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:05 am

Mac shook his head, not wanting to think about Eira's not wolf not human comment, "Touchy subject pets rights, one Ah don't feel qualified to talk about. There should definitely be more, but how far is somethin' Ah can't quite say. So long as no one is hurt Ah'll stand by an listen."

Tony gave a sigh of relief as they approached Amanda's ranch home, wide spaces and a nice sized two story house that Tony parked next to, Mac behind him, "Welcome welcome, please feel free to exit the motor vehicle and await to head inside."

Amanda was one of the first out, excited, though a bit anxious at her friends meeting more of her family, especially the Matriarch. She began to fidget in place outside the car.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:21 am

"Impressive," Kaylee ventured as she looked on the house. "Your new place," she told Socks.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 11:11 am

Eira climbed out of the car. She looked at the impressive house. "Not bad. Not bad at all. Very nice place." She walked over to Amanda and basically followed the group.

Deske · Post by **Deske** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 2:00 pm

As quickly as he could, Rig unbuckled himself and was out the door. He gave a sideways glance over his shoulder at the van before regaining his composure and walking away from it to join up with the rest of the group.

Noah slid out of his seat and jogged slightly to catch up with Rig. "Are you gonna be ok," he asked as they met up with everyone.
"Yes," Rig replied simply, "Bigger cars just grab at my fears more.
I will explain it later."
"Oh, no, it's okay if you don't want to, we don't-"
"No, it's fine. Anyway, are you excite to talk to the Amanda's family?"

Deske · Post by **Deske** » Tue Aug 22, 2017 2:21 pm

(Double posting because it's been a week and a day...)

"Yeah, I dunno if I have anything specific in mind though. Mostly I just want to learn about Magic. It's one thing to see all the ancient magic through the artifacts and stuff that mom used to bring home, but to learn about it first hand would be really cool. Maybe she's got some sort of teacher in there or something. Plus, I kinda want to learn how to control aura based magic better, y'know? Maybe get better at the finer details of it I guess," He explained as they waited for the rest of the group to catch up and an invitation to at least approach the house.

"I understand that," Rig agreed, "I have my own secrets to find out too. Though I am not sure of what I will find, I just hope it will be something."

Post by **CyberDragon** » Tue Aug 22, 2017 5:44 pm

Eira walked over to Rig and Noah. "Hey. How was your drive? Either of you know what to expect in there?" she gestured to the house.

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Thu Aug 24, 2017 9:38 am

Welsh Halfwit wrote:"Oh," Kaylee sai lightly, "something like 'I've survived every car ride I've ever had so, whilst I'm in the car, you're safe? She grinned at him as her finger-tips 'walked' his leg.

"But that's completely illogical!" Socks objects, trying to ignore his visceral reaction to the motion of Kaylee's paws. "... Are you trying for humour or something?"

The cat stares out the window as the house approaches. Compared to his tiny cell at the pound, this is a palace and it elicits a low whistle from him.
"Fancy." he observes, climbing from the van, privately thankful to be away from Kaylee for a few moments. "It feels very calm... Also slightly bored."

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"Wow. You sure this is the right place and not, like, a hotel or something?" Holly queries jumping back into Sandy's bag as the dog exits the car.

"It thmellth of catth." Sandy complains to no one in particular, wrinkling his nose after a long sniff.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:38 am

Kaylee stood beside Socks, putting a hand on his shoulder. "Of course I was going for humor, Socks," she told him, "you're allowed to, you know?" She added a smile. "And welcome home, eh?"
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"I was wondering if one of the Avengers was going to show up," Jake said as the mid credits scene played. He'd watched those who'd already gone as they'd left and wondered if they hadn't got the idea of end credit scenes yet? Still, as the theatre was empty... He kissed Bonnie with some passion.

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:47 am

"One of who-" Bonnie started, before being cut off by Jakes lips on hers. The corners of her mouth turning upward as if in a smile even as she returned the kiss in kind. Holding him close and enjoying the moment as they continue, she doesn't really notice when he goes back to being taller than her until they part. "You're quite good at that you know."

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 11:58 am

"I think it helps to have such a beautiful accomplice," Jake opined. "and I have no clue what we should do next today, my sweet. Any ideas?"

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:34 pm

"Well, it's got to be, what, 5:00 now?" Bonnie comments, just as unsure herself and playing things by ear. "know any good places to eat?"

"That aren't pizza places?" she adds a moment later, remembering how many awful jokes Chris had made about her name, none of which she got, any time he saw her with one...

Neon Icy Wings · Post by **Neon Icy Wings** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 1:21 am

Amanda took a deep breath to calm herself, the imminent meeting between the Matriarch and her friends had her on edge, with no particular cause except a general worry of something going wrong. After taking a moment to gather herself she turned to the pets, and not so pets, gathered in front of her home, "Well... everyone ready to, uh meet the Matriarch?" The two humans seemed content to let the pets go at their own pace, Mac standing off to the side with a serene smile and Tony practically sprawled on the hood of the van, his expression un readable and his emotions more or less neutral to the whole scene.

Some might notice a small presence, the fluttering of curtains inside the house, like someone was watching the group, just out of sight.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 1:44 am

Eira turned to Amanda. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw some of the curtains in the house move. She didn't think much of it though, as she already figured with people inside somebody probably would look out the window if they heard someone drive up. "I'm ready." she said.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 4:43 am

Kaylee moved across to her best friend and put a paw on her wrist. "No-one's going to embarrass you, Amanda," she advised. "Except, perhaps, Sandy. But you can blame his craziness on him being a Dog, y'know?"

Deske · Post by **Deske** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:01 am

Rig noticed the movement in the window but made no motion to get a better look at it, he nodded to Amanda, "I am ready. Are there any customs we should know about?"

Neon Icy Wings · Post by **Neon Icy Wings** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:13 pm

Amanda hesitated slightly before smiling at Kaylee's reassurance, feeling light frost cover her cheeks, "I'm sure too... Oh and there's not really any formal traditions the Matriarch cares for, just simple civility." She grasped Kaylee's paw that held her wrist lightly, slightly afraid to fully commit to the hold, and turned to start walking to the door, "Let's go see the Matriarch, right?"

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:34 pm

"Jake?" Bonnie asks, snapping her fingers in front of the cute rabbit once or twice to get his attention, before putting on a playful smirk and commenting, "Trying to count my spots or something? you spaced out for a second."

Post by **CyberDragon** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:56 pm

"Sounds good to me." Eira said as she followed Amanda into the house.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:57 pm

Jake shook his head. "Oh, sorry Bonnie," he said, "the only restaurants I know are vegetarian ones. I was hoping you'd know of a place." He shrugged. "Or we could just play restaurant roulette and just pick one?"

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Wed Aug 30, 2017 12:09 am

Bonnie gave a single short, clipped laugh. "I barely leave the station, remember? The only real place I know is the Pizza place Mike and I met at when I first got here." thinking about it a moment, Bonnie weighed her options. She still didn't feel like pizza, and going somewhere Jake knew meant running the risk of finding a place that didn't have anything she liked... that would just lead to a prolonged awkward moment, not how she wanted to end a day that was going surprisingly well despite the odd few setbacks.

It seemed there was nothing else for it. Grinning she answered with, "Well, Lets see how far this little 'adventure' idea you started us on can go."

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Sat Sep 02, 2017 12:09 pm

"Home..." Socks repeats quietly. "We'll see..." He follows the tabby cat across to Amanda, and surprises himself by feeling a flash of jealousy as the ice cat takes her friend's paw. He shrugs it off though, face unreadable as he approaches the house with the group.

Welsh Halfwit wrote:"Except, perhaps, Sandy. But you can blame his craziness on him being a Dog, y'know?"

"I heard that!" Sandy woofs, poking his tongue out playfully at his "sister" as he follows the cats to the house.

"Yeah, Amanda, we've waited long enough. The suspense is killing me! Well, metaphorically anyway." Holly grins from Sandy's satchel.
"So, how do we address her? Just ma'am? Or Her Ladyship or Her Majesty or something?"