Trial 5: Take care, explorers! (Backdated to the morning of the 17th)

[pint_sized_carnivore]

[Chie was looking at the window and sees everyone getting ready for the big trip. She has her journal open while she's carrying Pixy's pet Shiba Inu puppy in her arms.]

Hey everyone! Chie here. Sorry if I decided to stay. I just wasn't sure if I really wanted to go, and now I feel a little under the weather. Sheesh, of all the times... Argh! It sucks. But best of luck to all of you, really! Especially to Aradia, Ino, Jennifer, Ashura, Martel, Katniss, Pixy-san, and you Doc! Be safe and make sure to tell stories of your adventure when you all come back soon! I promise to come along in the next expedition, whenever that would be.

[The puppy whimpered] Oh, what's that? You hungry? Alright, I'll go get us some steak for breakfast! Say goodbye to everyone. Come on. [She waved the puppy's arm at the window, and it barked twice as if to say "See you later!"]

(OOC: Open for action to anyone who elected to stay)

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[solowingpixy]

[He glanced over his own journal when he heard his name, and ugh. There was that 'san' thing again... but did she seriously mean she was getting a dog some steak for breakfast?]

I hope I don't have to put Weiss on a diet by the time I come back.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

No, don't worry about it Pixy-san! I got this. I plan on walking him everyday, so Weiss is gonna need some protein if he wants to be big and strong!

[solowingpixy]

I'm sure there are ways for dogs to get that without being fed steak. And cut it with the 'san' thing.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Alright, Pixy-sa-- Pixy.

Ooh, wait. I see you. [She gasps] Is that Kirijo-san? No way, you're friends with her?

[solowingpixy]

[He makes a brief glance over his shoulder when Chie said she could see him before he turned his attention ahead of him again.]

You could say that.

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[not_nikkiheat]

[Kate finds Chie as she's trying to feed steak to a puppy. The scene gives Kate pause for a moment, but then she just shrugs and smiles.]

Hi Chie, whatcha up to?

Re: action

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Oh hey Kate-sensei. I thought you're going to the expedition? I got nothing to do right now. Probably just go out on a walk with this little guy.

[not_nikkiheat]

[Kate kneels down to pet the puppy.]

He's a cutie. Where did you get him?

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Oh, he's not mine. I'm just watching over him for someone. His owner is going to the expedition.

[not_nikkiheat]

Oh yeah. I thought about going on that, but it seemed to be in good hands already. I would like to explore around Paradisa sometime, though.

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[patching_up]

[5 is idly hanging around the lobby. He occasionally casts a forlorn glance out the window, where a fair number of his friends are among those heading out on the expedition. Seeing one familiar face who hasn't run off on a grand adventure, he makes his way over to Chie.]

Chie... I shouldn't be glad that I'm not the only one staying, should I? I was a little worried that everyone would leave without me.

[He gives her an acknowledging smile, as if to thank her for sticking around.]

Re: actionnn

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Uh, I don't see why you shouldn't be glad. We can go on a trip anytime we want!

But they're going to the Dead Zone from what I heard. That place sounds all kinds of creepy.

[patching_up]

I didn't want to go. I feel kind of bad, being left behind, but I really didn't want to. Going that far away from the castle would be terrifying...

Nobody even knows what's out there, from what I've heard. That's not... my sort of thing, y'know? It's not for me. I can't blame anyone who'd want to stay here, where it's safe.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Yeah, I wouldn't blame anyone either. All we could do now is just hope they all get back safely!

[patching_up]

Yeah. I'm definitely hoping that...

Do you know how long they're going to be gone? I miss them already.

[the_effect_she_has]

See you when I get back, Chie. [With a shake of her head, and a mischievous smirk.] And I'll try to get back alive too.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Heheh... See ya, Kat! Kick some butt out there for the rest of us!

[The puppy barked. It's like saying "Hi!"]

[the_effect_she_has]

[Mutts that talk and aren't trying to kill you. Still the strangest thing ever.]

Uh .... huh.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

What's the matter, Katniss-san? Not a fan of dogs?

Dictated, yar.

[toobravehearted]

[Doc? Surely Chie didn't mean him, although a lot of people seem to like using the contraction.]

I'm sorry to hear you're feeling unwell, Chie. No doubt you'll hear all the tales when everyone returns and you'll be prepared for the next time.

Re: Dictated, yar.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

I'm gonna look forward to that, Doc! It sucks that I can't go on adventure with you, though. I'll do my best not to get sick the next time.

[Dictated]

[therealrisette]

I didn't know you were thinking about going, Chie-senpai...

[Honestly, she's not sure what the point of these "expeditions" really even is. But she definitely should have known if the one friend she has left from home was planning on going!

... Yeah, there might be some tinges of guilt in there, given how she's been avoiding Chie on and off since she got here...]

Re: [Dictated]

[pint_sized_carnivore]

I didn't tell anyone besides Ashura-san, I wasn't sure whether to go or not until now.

But I get to take care of this little guy, so it isn't so bad. Isn't that right, Weiss?

[Weiss whimpers]

[therealrisette]

[The canine whimper totally takes Rise's mind off of the whole "expedition" thing for now.]

... Is that a puppy?

[Sounds like either that or a really small dog.]

It's not someone on a loss, is it?

[Because so far, every dog Rise's encountered in this place has been someone on a loss...]

[pint_sized_carnivore]

A loss? No. ["People sometimes turn to dogs? Wow, sheesh..."]

I'm taking care of him for someone, his owner is going on the expedition with Kirijo-san.