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[smithandwesson]

""................This is Sanzo.

Leave a message I guess."

*beep*

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[smithandwesson]

... But he came from an egg.

[Yeah. He's still wrapping his mind around this. Please give him a second.]

[poolhall_killer]

Yes. He came from an egg.

[Venom had trouble believing it, too. But the evidence of Pepper's sudden appearance and broken eggshell is all that he needed.]

[smithandwesson]

... I wonder if that's just normal here. Perhaps a bunch of mammals lay eggs.

And maybe there are just some animals that are capable of understanding the native tongue.

[It still felt surreal to just accept though.]

[poolhall_killer]

It's possible, seeing as they're still alien creatures. Pepper looks like a monkey from earth, though.

[Sanzo can't see it, but Pepper has decided to curl into the crook of Venom's arm.]

[smithandwesson]

Yeah. It always got to me how so many of the creatures here are both so similar and yet so very different to the creatures of our own worlds.

But then again I suppose it makes sense, considering the mythology behind El Nysa...

[poolhall_killer]

And to think and egg could hatch into such an adorable companion. I was never one for animals before I got here.

[Have another photo, Sanzo]

[smithandwesson]

[You're just going to keep picture spamming him as long as you possibly can, aren't you?]

Is that so?

Maybe the little twerp has some sort of magical enchanting abilities or something. Claimed you as his and now you're stuck with him forever.

Or maybe monkeys are just the one exception in regards to animals you'd tolerate.

[The former is much more fun to consider though.]

[poolhall_killer]

[Yes, because Pepper is adorable.]

Then I'm stuck with him forever. It's not like he's ill-behaved. He's quite the charmer, I think.

And if I could, I'd take a photo of him right now. He's asleep in my arm, but I don't want to wake him.

[smithandwesson]

[Yep. Definitely cursed to be stuck with him forever. RIP you.]

You're absolutely determined to spam me with these images aren't you?

[Why is this making him feel weird? It's definitely stirring up some sort of emotion that he refuses to admit that he's feeling that's for sure. Jealousy. It's jealousy and homesickness.]

[poolhall_killer]

Well, not unless you want more pictures. He is rather cute when he's sleeping.

[And not scurrying around like he's a cat.]

[smithandwesson]

... No. I'm good. Besides, you said you didn't wish to wake him.]

[... Perhaps he should go make a visit up to Thessa Station later today... It has been a while.]

[poolhall_killer]

Very well. I'll take more when he's awake and climbing around. Perhaps some video too.

[He kind of likes this weird ancient physical camera phone. Makes it easier to look at old photos and video.]

[smithandwesson]

AKA you're still going to spam me.

But later.

[Ancient huh? Back where he's from cell phones were a just barely formed new technology. And then the world went to hell and barely anyone had them. But at least he knows enough to use them?

This one's just super fancy.

You don't even have to press the buttons lots of times...]

Did I accidentally subscribe to the weekly 'tiny-monkey entertainment hour' or something?

[poolhall_killer]

Only if you want me to continue. If you don't wish to see them, I won't send them.

[smithandwesson]

....

Whatever. It's not as if I'm one to dictate your life and what you wish to do. And I suppose this is better than some other sort of random solicitation.

[He's not enjoying it. He's just tolerating it. That's all.]

[poolhall_killer]

Be that as it may, I don't want to bother someone either. The initial photo was sent on accident, after all.

[smithandwesson]

Well if you feel like you are that much of a nuisance you can stop I suppose.

[Ahhh! What sort of passive aggressive manipulation tactic is this!? Why are you trying to get him to admit to liking these pictures!?]

[poolhall_killer]

Then I will cease sending them.

I'm sorry to have bothered you.

[smithandwesson]

Sure. Can't stop you, so whatever.

Although I demand compensation for my wasted time.

[Might as well have some fun if Venoms suddenly going to act all apologetic out of nowhere.]

[poolhall_killer]

What kind of compensation do you require?

[he has a slowly developing sense of humor, Sanzo. Please bear with him.]

[smithandwesson]

['Hue-more?' What is this hue-more you speak of? Surely Sanzo has never heard of such a thing before in his life.]

Lets see...

Considering the amount of my time that has been wasted, let's say-- One Free Dinner.

Nothing cheap either.

[How did he keep managing to get food out of people these ways. If he keeps bartering he may never have to pay for groceries ever again.]

[poolhall_killer]

Very well. Name the restaurant and I'll buy your dinner there.

[Venom doesn't see the problem as he did waste Sanzo's time. May as well pay him back.]

[smithandwesson]

Hmm. There has been a place next to the Altar of Volkra over here in Wyver I've been meaning to try now. Supposedly their food is a delicacy here. Never had the time or the free change to go through...

[poolhall_killer]

Then I will make arrangements with them as necessary. Don't worry. You shall be well fed.

[smithandwesson]

Perfect. Then it is set.

You better live up to your promise now, you hear?