✽Fifth Post ~ Video✽

[flyingdreams]

[What did Mrs. Brisby do today, one may ask. Usually there is no answer, as she does perfectly fine keeping to herself.

Not today. She shifts a bit uncomfortably, fidgeting. It's clear enough, at least, that she is incredibly uncomfortable.]

Can... someone explain what a "pet store" is to me? Or... explain what a "pet" really is.

I don't think I've ever seen such a dreadful and uncomfortable place...

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[wifedom.livejournal.com]

[I-is that a talking mouse? Well, um. Surprise side, there's a question to be answered. Even so, her words are a little slow as she considers the fact that she's apparently addressing a tiny mouse lady.]

Um, a pet store is where you buy pets. They're domesticated animals you take care of and befriend.

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[flyingdreams]

And keep in a cage?

[She's not mad or upset if her tone is any indication but she is very shaken and uncomfortable.]

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[wifedom.livejournal.com]

Well, not usually. Depending on the animal, they're usually left out to roam once someone takes them in. Keeping them in cages is to make sure they don't run off.

[Though, from an animal's point of view . . . ]

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[flyingdreams]

That just seems... strange to me.

Not to be rude, but... it seems a little... arrogant? Or, rather, superior.

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[firstchildnoah.livejournal.com]

[Would ya look at that! It's a talking mouse...Rhode wants a talking animals as a pet]

A pet store is a place where animals are sold. Most of these animals are kept as pets. Many people buy them to stop loneliness or make a friend.

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[flyingdreams]

[Mrs. Brisby will have none of that ):]

There's not an awful lot of choice on the animal's behalf, I suppose?

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[firstchildnoah.livejournal.com]

{Awww! No fair! She wants a pet who can talk. >:c]

No, they don't really have a choice. Though, most pets are well-taken care of and loved.

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[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

...it is apparently a store where humans buy animals for companionship.

[ He does not sound thrilled about this. ]

[flyingdreams]

The animals in there... they're different.

[More than anything, that's completely shaken Mrs. Brisby to her core.]

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

For you? I haven't been in the pet store myself, but you seem to be a very special animal.

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[heirconditioner.livejournal.com]

[John recognizes the voice, but he's...well he's a little surprised to see it coming out of a mouse, to be honest! He wasn't really expecting that! Not that there's anything wrong with it, of course.]

Well a pet is...um. Well I haven't actually ever had one, but they are animals that people adopt and take care of. And a pet store is the place where you go to do that.

[He pauses.]

And...okay, I hope this doesn't sound weird or anything, but by any chance do you...sing?

[flyingdreams]

Oh, you're that young man from a while ago.

[Subject change, if temporary, is welcome for Mrs. Brisby.]

I'm sorry, did I never introduce myself? My name is Mrs. Brisby.

[heirconditioner.livejournal.com]

Heh, yeah that's me. I thought I recognized your voice! It's okay though, since I never introduced myself either. My name is John. It's very nice to meet you Mrs. Brisby!

[rarestone.livejournal.com]

It... seems like a place where you purchase pets? It's much different, compared to back home.

[flyingdreams]

So it's not something that exists in your world?

[rarestone.livejournal.com]

Not at all. We don't purchase pets, but we catch Pokemon, which are kind of like pets, but they're also our friends.

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[yaysquirrel.livejournal.com]

It is a talking mouse? And you doesn't have a collar!

[And that's all he's focusing on right now.]

[flyingdreams]

[Mrs. Brisby nearly drops her SFC, catching it before it hits the ground. She forgot for a moment that it isn't in person, so she's safe from predators!]

A-ah, yes, I mean-- a collar?

[yaysquirrel.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes. My master made me this collar so that I may speak, but you don't need a collar!

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[meddlefussyfang.livejournal.com]

[What appears to be a small, talking squeakbeast. The variety of lifeforms in Vatheon continues to be amazing. And... what an uncomfortable topic. Kanaya opts for the more clinical explanation to begin.]

Pet stores are where people purchase creatures to bring to their hives, care for and obtain companionship from. Um. Ordinarily the creatures involved are of significantly lesser sentience, to the degree that communication is limited or nonexistent between the caretakers and the pets.

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[flyingdreams]

I... think I understand what you mean. The mice in that store...

[She fidgets awkwardly.]

I've never seen a mouse like that. It was... a little frightening, I admit.

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[meddlefussyfang.livejournal.com]

[Poor squeakbeast. "Mouse." That was undoubtedly an unnerving experience for her.]

I... gathered from some of the open video responses that they weren't... sentient, in the same way that people from your world are?

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[letsgoonmyouji.livejournal.com]

[ a little talking mouse. well then. ]

The animals here are a lot different then you baby. They can get into a lot of trouble with all the stuff around here it seems.

[flyingdreams]

Trouble...?

[letsgoonmyouji.livejournal.com]

Chewing on chords, getting stomped. It's pretty hard out there for little mice who aren't quite like you.