[ Rafa says, while handling it with more care. Curious. He's so used to these things seeming so alive that its appearance as an object is disjointing. He sets it against the wall, out of their way, but certainly not trapped in an umbrella stand. There's every chance Kyd will want to nose around it. Speaking of which: ]
Mine is a small foal of a unicorn. It lacks these sharp edges. This is a more useful thing.
[ Still, he wouldn't exchange them. He has enough self-knowledge to be aware of that, and smiles at his own sentiment. While he moves around to follow Janus, a completely different creature scoots in; a black, foxlike shape with red eyes and faintly glowing circles which decorate her fur. She runs up to sniff around Janus' feet, and then sets back to look expectant. Rafa rolls his eyes, and goes to sit cross-legged on the floor in front of his guest. ]
Do not mind Jessie. She smells treats and assumes they are hers. Do not feel obliged.
[ Jessie flashes a most displeased little growl at Rafa, and nudges closer. Of course the treats are for her. She is the only reason anyone ought to be coming to this house. If the unicorn gets them instead of her, there'll be hell to pay.
Meanwhile, Rafa taps Janus' knee. ]
Shall we begin? The tour can come after. You will be staying for food, I hope.
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[ Rafa says, while handling it with more care. Curious. He's so used to these things seeming so alive that its appearance as an object is disjointing. He sets it against the wall, out of their way, but certainly not trapped in an umbrella stand. There's every chance Kyd will want to nose around it. Speaking of which: ]
Mine is a small foal of a unicorn. It lacks these sharp edges. This is a more useful thing.
[ Still, he wouldn't exchange them. He has enough self-knowledge to be aware of that, and smiles at his own sentiment. While he moves around to follow Janus, a completely different creature scoots in; a black, foxlike shape with red eyes and faintly glowing circles which decorate her fur. She runs up to sniff around Janus' feet, and then sets back to look expectant. Rafa rolls his eyes, and goes to sit cross-legged on the floor in front of his guest. ]
Do not mind Jessie. She smells treats and assumes they are hers. Do not feel obliged.
[ Jessie flashes a most displeased little growl at Rafa, and nudges closer. Of course the treats are for her. She is the only reason anyone ought to be coming to this house. If the unicorn gets them instead of her, there'll be hell to pay.
Meanwhile, Rafa taps Janus' knee. ]
Shall we begin? The tour can come after. You will be staying for food, I hope.