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Post by Morgan on May 28, 2021 14:37:43 GMT -6
Morgan wasn't always the most kind person. In fact, most individuals would know them as being quite cantankerous at times. However, Morgan also had not been able to properly connect with people at any age, and thus never had any experience with it. They couldn't help but realize somewhere along the way that perhaps it wasn't quite like pulling teeth to be around this individual. At least for the amount of time it took to allow two houluh to bond enough to produce pups. Coming up with that conclusion though? That was like pulling teeth. The bespectacled human only nods at the thanks- and then awkwardly uses their pointer and middle fingers to push their glasses further up their nose while looking in the vague direction of the houluh. They put their leg up across their knee with the ankle above their knee and lean forward so that their elbows are on this now-horizontal leg. They listen intently, and nearly close their eyes as they imagine the scene- then they nod. "I have a r-rather large estate. It is excellent to be able t-to see the pups explore new areas. Selene was always bad about getting muddy! C-couldn't keep her away from the mudholes even though I tried." They chuckle at the memories.
Selene was a mass of energy and exertion one second- and suddenly a worried and motherly individual the next. As soon as her new friend fell onto the floor, it was like a lightswitch had flipped. She lifts her ears ever so slightly (most of them still drooped) in an attentive gesture, and she slowly wagged her tail in a relaxed but concerned fashion. She was completely unaware of what was going to happen next. One second she's sniffing at him- hoping she hasn't hurt him- and then next:
OOOOPH! Selene falls backwards, not quite quick enough to react to keep from being taken by surprise. She falls on her rump with a shocked expression- and then excitedly tries to recover. That was a good one! He sure got her!
Morgan could not help but to agree! They give a genuine smile. "L-looks like she's met her match. She's always a houluh of extremes." The other houluh sure was excellent though- Morgan couldn't help but watch him just as much.
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Post by Nadia on May 28, 2021 15:42:16 GMT -6
It was hard to believe that Selene had ever been a mucky pup! Despite her high energy, she was immaculate, and Nadia grinned in an almost conspiratorial manner to imagine her rolling in dirt. It was always the quiet ones. "They will always find a way, won't they?" She teased. "I think that one could lock up all houluh in a sterile room and throw away the key, and they would still dig their way into some holes. They have a penchant for it. Perhaps we should consider their usage as foraging companions." Inky barked. Yes, he'd gotten her! That delighted him, and had his whole back end wiggling back and forth with his tail. She was a lot of fun, especially because she was more... robust, than the matronnes at home! They didn't like to play rough. He would go easier on her now, though. He hung back as he paced around, hoping to allow her to opportunity to get him back. "Ah, Inky is an energetic soul," Nadia said. "He was always the more forthcoming pup in his training pair. My Indie didn't like to get her paws dirty..." [16]
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Post by Morgan on May 29, 2021 8:54:07 GMT -6
Morgan had found that each and every one of their houluh had a different personality- though some of them did seem to take after their parents. Selene here was as haughty as Nico- but certainly less prim under the right circumstances. Todd was often covered in burrs and dirt just about every time the staff let him out and then brought him back in. He'd find messy things to roll in, and it was an absolute mess. It was interesting to see how each would turn out.
Despite the tease- Morgan nods whole-heartedly. "They really do t-though. Little messes." It was said in a fond way, however- despite the somewhat 'grouchy' subject matter. Messy pups could be difficult to clean up, after all! Now that was a thought- foraging companions? Nico had been taught to do all sorts of things, including search for random items- but foraging? Morgan lifts their hand to their chin and considers. "I hadn't thought of that!" They seemed nearly excited. "Perhaps I can w-work with Nico on it to test out- he's a smart one."
Selene was quite enamored with her new friend- he was just energetic enough to keep up with her, but not too over excitable. It was nice to have such a solid playmate! She scoops herself up from her undignified position with a certain... Embarrassed grace, and then gets right back into it, falling into a play-bow and wagging her tail excitedly. She bounces a couple times- to the left, to the right, from this position- attempting to fake out the patronne. Then, she takes a quick jump backwards- as if she was expecting something.
Morgan felt like they recognized that name perhaps? "Oh- did you s-show the other houluh in your training pair? Maybe in a Salonne?"
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Post by Nadia on May 29, 2021 17:29:37 GMT -6
Nadia looked proud of herself, to have suggested something to Morgan that they hadn’t considered. She knew them as an accomplished trainer and thus held their houluh in high regard - it would add an extra string to their bow, to try out a new route entirely. “Yes, yes! I imagine their noses are excellent for finding roots or truffles or the like,” She nodded, glancing at Inky with a wry smile. “Inky can already locate anything meaty within the span of a few seconds. He would take to it like a seryn to water.” This was where things got tricky, though. Inky knew that he liked Selene - goodness, he liked her very much! - but knowing what to do about that was... difficult. He was fooled by her bounding and stumbled, but was persistent in pursuing her, in getting closer... but to what end, he wasn’t sure. “Indie has been shown, yes. Bloomwood’s Indulgence,” Nadia clarified. “Her coat reminds me of some kind of chocolate caramel dessert.” [18]
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Post by Morgan on May 30, 2021 13:18:00 GMT -6
Morgan knew logically that Houluh (being creatures supposedly dedicated to a deity that Morgan didn't entirely believe existed- though the concept of order did make sense as a construct of ideals) were made to be able to learn all sorts of tasks. However, they certainly were not perfect theirself and could not think of every conceivable use of that predilection all at once. Now the gears in their mind were whirring again, thinking of all the things they'd like to teach little Nico.
"T-truffles!" Morgan exclaims- of course that was right! "T-they'd be much better at it than Bwee as well. Bwee'll eat anything." Morgan considers. Perhaps that would be a rather fruitful venture! "I'm s-sure you are right." Morgan says, eyes cast over to the houluh pair again. He was an excellent specimen of a houluh- it wasn't hard to imagine him being able to do such a thing. Morgan was sure that they'd love to work with Nico again soon to see if he was inclined towards such work.
Selene catches her opening whenever the patronne stumbles- that was it! Almost as soon as her light paw-pads touched the floor from her bound backwards, she surges forwards. Power pours through coiled muscles as they unfurl like a spring, she goes from stopped to full-speed as quickly as any houluh could. Her bright blue eyes were locked on the patronne, but they weren't just filled with a desire for play. She had certainly fallen head over heels for him- and perhaps, if she was successful, he might as well?
Morgan's mouth opens slightly, and then they shut it again. That was Indie! They remembered seeing her. "She's a beautiful hound." They remark- trying to draw attention away from their earlier surprise. "Certainly chocolate-y, a vuh-very good name for a gorgeous houluh."
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Post by Nadia on May 30, 2021 13:38:50 GMT -6
Inky was starstruck. That was the best word for it - he tumbled backwards beneath Selene's pounce with a happy whine, tail beating on the ground. She was special. It was easy enough to think that, when a beautiful girl was in front of him, but this matronne was everything he enjoyed in one package. "Yes, quite," Nadia laughed, one hand up to her mouth to hide her teeth. "Bwee are funny things, aren't they. I enjoy that they have rather simple desires, to forage and to eat. The loyalty of the houluh may prevent some... feeding mishaps." It was lovely, to see the two houluh get along so well. It was Nadia's favourite part other than the puppies. Getting to speak to Morgan again was an added bonus... though the two of them were awkward in their own ways, they seemed to still in each other's company. "Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time out of your day for this, Morgan. It's always a pleasure." [20]
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Post by Renathan on May 31, 2021 11:43:45 GMT -6
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