songerein | first shot ⊗ open: fairy dogs

Who: Anyone who wants to meet the fairy doggos
Which: Open Log
Where: Around the Residential Section
What: Eustace and Nanako had found a little fairy dog family and have taken them back to the Residential section in hopes to better take care them either through individuals taking them in or a community effort. Starts with a journal message and then the log.
Warnings: Extremely adorable things???

Sender: Eustace
To: All
Subject: ATTN: Dogs in the area

Attention everyone. A family of stray...fairy flower dogs were found by the Riverbank and have been brought back to the Residential area to be taken care of. A mother and four pups.

[There is a small image imprinted of how the dogs look like.]

This is not a message seeking for adoption—we do not know as of yet if we are permanent "residents" of this world or if we'll "wake up" and leave it one day without warning. Knowing that, it would be irresponsible to take in a pet without any plans as to what will happen should it find itself ownerless. It's also unknown if these are truly domesticated or if they will return to the forests once they are older. They are docile, but for all intents and purposes they are wild, independent creatures.

That said it would be in their best interest if anyone with any knowledge in animals to take a look into their health as they are currently malnourished. I plan on sharing responsibility in caring for them, but if anyone else wishes to do so and can be responsible for them, then they can be taken in. Ultimately it will be up to the dogs, however it may be better to consider them as "communal" dogs rather than anyone's specifically. Those who are interested in helping may do so and sign a notebook to help keep a log. Those who don't can just ignore them.

I have set up a temporary place of living for them near one of the unclaimed treehouses in an unoccupied area and will be tending to them with Nanako Dojima. If you are interested in seeing them or have any questions, either meet me there or send a message here.

Should any harm come to the dogs, be prepared to face repercussions tenfold.

-- Eustace

[Insert a rather straightforward drawing of a map indicating the dogs' location.]

[This is an open log that anyone can start their own threads and mingle around with the pups! No real official prompts, but here are a few things that can be done:]

1. Personalities. The mother is very docile, sweet, and will gladly let anyone take care of her pups because momma needs a break. However, she will go savage on anyone who harms them so. Don't make her appear more like a demon dog with rose thorn whips or something. As for the pups, there are two females and two males. One female is the "alpha" of the group, taking names and taking charge as she just gets into everything. She fears nothing. The next oldest is a male and while a bit more mild mannered, he is very protective and will nip anyone who hurts those they like. Kind of has a hero complex and for some reason favors females. The third is a male who is very, very timid and scared of everything. Music and anyone with calm dispositions will help calm and soothe him. The fourth is a female who is the sweetest, most adorable little girl who just likes to have attention and will respond to commands and wishes very well. Loves to give kisses and will happily play with anyone.

2. Flowers. The flowers on the dogs are a bit random and seem to change by the day, so players are free to have them be whatever they want for their threads. The flowers can also be safely removed, but don't tug too hard as it is part of their coat. But if they are ever threatened or in danger, sharp thorns will start to appear, and the flowers may become more like snapping fly traps that will hurt. Only the mother is capable of creating vine whips.

3. Bathing. Those pups need a bath. Lots of baths. They may have been washed off once, but then their off romping around mud, dirt, glitter—who put the glitter there!? Not to mention only one of the pups is nice enough to be cleaned without fuss, the others just want to play around or try to escape. Good luck.

4. Feeding. It's currently unknown what exactly the dogs like to eat, but so far they seem to favor fruits, flowers, and honey. Candies and anything sweet are their favorite treats, though is it really healthy for them?? As the puppies will tend to explore outside of their "zone," don't be surprised if they appear near other houses or even right in front of someone's face if they're eating something outside.

5. Playtime. Of course these pups will want to play! And after a few days of getting used to the newcomers, they will bond over and try to get anyone to join them to play. They also have toys in their little home for those who choose to visit instead. Maybe there are other ways they can be entertained, like playing with the new bug friends. Just watch out that they don't stray too far or get into trouble!

[That should cover the basics, the rest can be left up to the players, so have fun with it! Technically someone could adopt the dogs, but it would be preferred if they're just able to roam around and stay wherever to allow everyone an opportunity to "keep" or "foster" the dogs if they want. There will be plenty of chances for more doggos. And let's not hurt them, but should anyone try—Eustace will make good on his threat and unleash lightning on their ass. Questions can be asked here.]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

It could be because of the magic here.

( It's just an idea. A lot of this world seems influenced by magic. )

... There were monsters at home that were a lot like dogs, too.

Oh? Like wolves or something different?

[There were also wolfish monsters in his world so he could understand at least that much, but things could be different in theirs.]

They were the Royal Guards.

( Frisk came from a... rather unique world. They weren't even humans were animal features like Eustace might be. They were very much monster-dogs. )

...Royal Guards?

[Eh?]

Were they specially trained?

[He is trying to grasp this and is just imagining dogs trained to work with knights or other guards to protect the Royal family. Which isn't that much of a stretch, but somehow from what Frisk was saying, the dogs were entirely different beasts? Were they more like monsters...? Some kind of guardian entities...?]

They were monsters.

( They say it simply, as if it's not really strange at all for them. )

... But, they were more dog-like than monster-like.

...I see...

[There's a slight frown in disappointment. Well, he's used to canine monsters and has (unfortunately) had to fight against them, but he was kind of hoping to hear they would be more on the friendly side. But, well. Just because they were monsters didn't mean they were dangerous? Or, well, yes, but—]

But if they were guards, that must mean they were trained to protect something.

They were on the look out for any humans.

( Frisk doesn't hold any ill-will for that. They may have been in danger because of them before, but they understand why they'd attack them. )

Monsters and humans didn't share a good relationship before.

[A small nod in understanding.]

It's the same in mine, though there are places where understanding and alliances have been formed.

But you say "before"...has it changed?

It sounds like it's sort of the same for the both of us.

( Frisk can't help but pause. )

... Yeah. I fell into their home, and I was able to help them. They had bad experiences with a lot of humans before.

...I see. It's impressive you were able to change their views. I imagine it wasn't easy.

[Especially since they look rather young.]

It was a long journey.

( One they hadn't wanted to end. )

What about your world?

If you mean dogs, we have both domesticated and wild ones, along with wolf monsters. There aren't really any "intelligent" ones except for werewolves, but they are a rare group these days.

It sounds like they were more dog than monster.

If only... [A small wistful sigh.] It may depend on what you consider as "monster" in your world. In mine, anything that is overly aggressive beyond what you'd expect from a normal animal and deliberately attacks without reason are categorized as monster beasts. They are also capable of more advanced attacks such as magic and increased strength than an average person cannot handle on their own.

Yours are different.

( It's a little strange -- as if it's the opposite of what Frisk knows. They've had some violent encounters with monsters, but they aren't inherently violent beings at all. )

The monsters at home are made from magic -- and love.

[Magic he could understand, but uh...]

...Love?

[Yeah gonna have to explain that one.]

Love, hope, and compassion.

( They read it in a book at the library in one of the towns they had visited. )

It's what their souls are made of.

And yet they become monsters...? So in your world the term doesn't mean they are hostile or aggressive?

[Or so he assumes??? He can't imagine they would be if they are made of love, hope, and compassion???]

"Monster" doesn't always have to mean something bad.

( Frisk knows by now -- monsters for others were different than the ones they've befriended. )

The second monster I met wanted to take care of me.

...Hm, I see. I think I can understand what it means for you now. It reminds me that there are a few, though rare, islands where coexistence between monsters and the people occurs. Perhaps it's similar for you, only more commonplace.

But does this mean that the monsters just...appear?

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