paradisa | Out in the boonies

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Out in the boonies

[If a resident chooses to travel far away from the castle, they'll see a rare and rather cute sight! Bruce Banner has traveled far away from Paradisa and the nearby city and towns, heading into the farmland, though he's trying to avoid destroying crops. You won't see Banner, though! He has released the Hulk. Since no one has come forward to claim Hulk's puppy, Bruce has accepted the tiny thing as his, well, theirs. So, he's traveled away from people so the Hulk can have some playtime with their new friend.

Hulk is romping around with his puppy, which he has named Chewie...not after Chewbacca, but because of the puppy's tendency to chew on things. Bruce is sporting new shoes or will be, when he changes back.]

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_{[ Ashura needed to get away from the Castle, from the spirals. He needed to be away from them and clear his head before they drove him mad! He thought he could see them everywhere, even though he knew that was wrong, so he fled, pushing Svitana through his paces, feeling his expanding rib cage beneath him.

He came out of his mild panic when he noticed a giant green creature up ahead, chasing... a puppy. A puppy he knew, a green beast he knew, though he suspected it was not Bruce in that body anymore.

He drew up Svitana, the beast catching it's breath as Ashura watched, taking solace in the scene, trying to keep his mind of spirals... ]}

[The Hulk spied Ashura and huffed a bit. He picked Chewie up and loped over, squatting down near the other man.]

Why puny man follow Hulk? Hulk playing with Chewie!

[Sadly, Hulk's experiences have taught him to be wary, even with people he likes or, at least, considers a non-enemy.]

_{[ Svitana snorted, prancing back some, Ashura sitting the motion fine
and holding the beast steady as he considered the giant green man, used to
his brashness if not his size with that personality. ]}

You are being paranoid, Hulk. I did not follow you, I rode out here and you happened to be here as well. If I was following you and wanting to spy, I would not have been caught within moments, don't you think?

_{[ He arched a brow at him and then looked into his arms and smiled at
Chewie. ]}

[Hulk shrugs, not completely following all of that.]

Didn't say puny one was spying. Why come so far from castle? Hulk came out to play so puny ones not get smashed and afraid. Banner's idea.

I decided I needed fresh air, is all. I simply let Svitana have his head and take me where he would.

_{[ Which was more or less the truth. In his mild-panic, he had not been
paying attention to destination or direction, except for said direction
being away from the Castle. ]}

Banner's idea? That is good, I am glad you two are talking somehow. And your puppy seemed to be enjoying himself. Have you named him yet?

Svitana? Pretty. [Hulk holds out a couple of fingers to Svitana, trying to make friends.] Banner come out here, then release Hulk. Not talk. Hulk knows stupid Banner. Yes, Hulk name Chewie. Chewie good dog. Destroys stupid shoes.

_{[ Svitana gave the fingers a dubious look for a reptilian horse,
nostrils flaring. He was well trained though, and a soft word from Ashura
kept him from biting said fingers, though another would have seen them
clean off. He remained uncertain, but accepted Hulk for the moment.}

Ashura leaned over, extending his fingers for Chewie to smell. He really was a cute thing, and he was happy Hulk had a companion. ]

That's not very kind. Besides, what would you do if Chewie chewed on someone else's shoes? That would hardly be polite and you would get Chewie and Bruce in trouble.

Can pet scaly horse? Not Hulk's fault, but...Hulk smashes. Chewie chews. Shoes dumb. Chewie doing Banner favor. Bruce trying to teach Chewie, though.

_{[ Admittedly, Hulk's reasoning of doing Banner a favor was amusing and
made him chuckle. He nodded his head to the question. ]}

On the neck. He does not like his face touched.

_{[ Ashura could, but he was the creatures rider, raised from a foal.
]}

And Chewie does need some manners, Hulk.

[Hulk pet Svitana's neck, while giving Ashura a reproachful look.]

Chewie is good doggy! Just tiny and growing.

_{[ Svitana stood, accepting the touch, tail working back and forth
slowly. ]}

The best time to put some manners in him is when he is growing. You do not want him chewing up someone else's shoes and getting in trouble, do you?

NO. Hulk protect Chewie! Banner teaching him! Chewie GOOD DOGGY!

_{[ Svitana shrieked at the yelling and danced back and Ashura did not
stop him for several steps. The creature's cheek scales flared out,
hissing, ready for a fight.}

He straightened himself some more, glaring at Hulk. ]

Do not yell at me, Hulk! Did I not tell you before - throwing a tantrum does nothing.

_{[ His ears are quite sensitive, thank you. ]}

[Now that he was reminded, Hulk does remember Ashura saying that. Huffing, Hulk sits on the ground, cradling Chewie against his chest.]

Puny ones all alike. Always hate. Always mad. Just shoes! Chewie not mean to be bad. Chewie NOT bad. Stupid, puny humans. Hulk not let stupid ones hurt Chewie, make Chewie feel bad for being PUPPY! HULK YELL, BECAUSE HULK MAD PEOPLE HATE CHEWIE!

[Of course, Hulks yelling upsets Chewie, who shakes and whimpers. Chewie trusts Hulk, basically, but the screaming is still scary.]

Now, look, your yelling is upsetting Chewie.

_{[ He motioned to the poor, shivering puppy, and Svitana was still on
edge, razor claws digging into the dirt. Ashura kept him still, continuing
to give a hard look to Hulk, though he was not glaring so hard anymore.
]}

And Hulk, they are upset, because your dog ruined their things. How would you feel if someone came and chewed up your pants? You would be upset, wouldn't you? That is why it is important for him to learn not to chew things up. But you can find him things he can chew that no one will be mad at - toys. I use them for Agni and Bacon.

[Hulk sighs, running his enormous fingers very, very carefully over the shivering puppy.]

No THEY. Just stupid Banner. Chewie can chew on Hulk. Not care.

[Hulk lets himself fall back a bit, pushing his legs towards Ashura. Banner's pants have ripped up past the Hulk's knees and hang in tatters. If Ashura looks closely, he'll see the band of the pants are stretched almost to the breaking point.]

Hulk pants always torn. Hulk not puny. Hulk not care if Chewie plays. Pants and shoes stupid. Banner always covered in stupid things. Banner wants shoes, Banner can find toys for Chewie!

Who Agni and...Bacon? Why name friend food?

_{[ At least the other calm, for now. Ashura dismounted from Svitana and
the beast snorted, happy to stay back as Ashura came and sat down between
the gap of Hulk's massive, spread legs. He adopted a pose with his legs
tucked beneath him rather than the mediation pose of them crossed. ]}

Agni is my Flareon and Bacon was a puppy a friend of mine had before she was sent home. I took him in, but he already knew his name, so it seemed pointless to change it, especially if she came back. And I will speak to Bruce about appropriate toys for Chewie for you.

What is flareon?

[Hulk considers Ashura's offer and has to ask.]

Like talking to puny Banner?

A small creature, red and yellow, and can breathe fire. The technical term, I believe, is Pokemon, but really he is like a dog or a cat.

_{[ He flicked his hand elegantly to the side in a gesture of dismissal,
a soft smile crossing his face. ]}

Yes, I rather do like talking to him. He is an interesting fellow.

Oh. Hulk likes kitties, too.

[Hulk huffs in annoyance at Ashura's answer.]

People like Banner. Starman. Tony. Betty. Now you! Why?? Banner puny and stupid!

For one, he does not yell at me every other sentence.

_{[ Hint hint, Hulk. ]}

He is interesting in his own way, as you are in yours. I think you are interesting too.

Hulk interesting. Hulk is Hulk! No more like Hulk. Lots like Banner, always thinking, thinking and trying to control. Boring. Never any smashing.

[He pouts.]

Hulk not quiet. Hulk big. Voice is big! Hulk feels!

So do you think there are many like me then?

_{[ He cocked his head at Hulk, curious. ]}

[Hulk grunts, confused, head tilted.]

Like you? How like you?

Well, you say there are many like Bruce. Small, puny, always thinking. Do you think there are many that are like me as there are many like Bruce?

_{[ Behind him Svitana finally seemed content enough to lower himself
and sit on the grass, bask in the warm sun like the reptile he was. But
golden eyes kept on Hulk, alert.}

Ashura looked up into the big, square green face, openly curious, not afraid despite Hulk's mass and no doubt sheer destructive power. ]

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