004 ☀ Tytree Crowe/Cardia Beckford

[petnadjanka]

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[petnadjanka]

Worryin's not gonna get me too far, right? It's not like that solves anything!

[he can be vaguely concerned without worrying, it's fine.]

[discardia]

But focusing on it should--

[ But hark! There's a series of excited yips, and here charges the heroic corgi of the hour who decided to track down Cardia anyway-- until he realizes who's with her, and there's a low growl. ]

Sisi??

[petnadjanka]

Ahahah...

[thanks for the distraction, sisi. at least it takes the heat of making cardia fret about him.]

Looks like Sisi's friendly as ever, huh...?

[discardia]

I'm sorry, he just really doesn't like men--

[ Which is why he only stops growling when Cardia scoops him up. ]

[petnadjanka]

[sigh! come on sisi, love him!]

You'd think by now he'd know I'm not gonna go hurtin' him or you.

[discardia]

He was abused, before Impey saved him. I think it's harder to remember things other than being hurt-- or at least, it takes longer to get past it.

[ But he loves the ladies. ]

[petnadjanka]

So that's how it is, huh?

[it makes a lot of sense, at least. he can't fault the pup for it—it just means he'll have to get creative about things.]

Guess we'll have ta just find a way around it.

[discardia]

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way, with time.

[ IT'S A VERY DIPLOMATIC ANSWER. ]

[petnadjanka]

You think maybe winnin' him over with food'd work?

[he could make something special for sisi... maybe that would be an option.]

[discardia]

I... think it's possible? He does love to eat.

[ This is a dog who knows what he wants. ]

[petnadjanka]

Guess that's what we're gonna have to do then! I'll come up with a great recipe for him and see how it goes!

[how did they even get here, why is tytree so easily sidetracked?]

[discardia]

... Would you like to go back, then?

[ This is a long night... ]

[petnadjanka]

Well, it sure as hell beats stickin' around out here in the dark, don't ya think?

[discardia]

The darkness was helpful, though...

[ said with a sigh, as she turns to make her way back to... you know, proper steampunk civilization. ]

[petnadjanka]

...It was?

[how was it even helpful? of course he's going to ask, even as he trails a step or two behind her.]

[discardia]

Because everyone was asleep, so no one would have followed me...

[ AND YET HERE SHE IS GOING BACK. ]

[petnadjanka]

Sounds kinda crappy to me. Good thing I was here to make sure that didn't happen!

[tytree is proud of himself, running away from her problems is not the solution here!]

[discardia]

[ ... Haaa. ]

Also, um... when I introduce you to everyone, please don't say you're from a different world. Van might try to kill you.

[ Because he'd deem that BS and consider Tytree crazy, and that wouldn't end well. ]

[petnadjanka]

Oh, yeah. Ahaha, I guess that'd look pretty crazy, huh?

[even tytree isn't quite that dense—he'd think it was crazy too if he hadn't experienced it himself.

...well, for at least five minutes.

(minor details.)]

But uh, where should I tell 'em I'm from then?

[discardia]

Mm... you could say you're from Midtown, maybe still new to the area. I can give you a little more information about it in the morning.

[petnadjanka]

Midtown...

[well, he kind of feels weird about outright lying, and there's no telling how well he'll pull it off.

but he'll give it a shot, for cardia's sake.

...and also maybe because he can't even begin to explain how he ended up here.]

Got it, got it! We'll make it all work, you don't gotta worry about it, Cardia!

[discardia]

I'm sorry for putting you through a difficult time, anyway. I know friends are supposed to support each other.

[ Well, at least one of them is. ]

[petnadjanka]

Nah, you didn't put me through anything!

[well, a little concern, but isn't that just the nature of friends?] I'm not lookin' for any apologies.

[discardia]

... What are you looking for, then?

[ ... She's still working at not being socially awkward. ]

[petnadjanka]

I'm not lookin' for anything. Just for ya to be okay, y'know?

[duh.]