WHO: Erenville and people WHAT: things, i plan to drop stuff in here, but feel free to drop anything in here and treat it as open. WHERE: around WHEN: September, for now WARNINGS: possible Dawntrail spoilers because he's from that expansion
[ They are on a quest because somehow, some way, they both decided to make themselves useful starting out and they will sample the new world with something lowkey and low energy. Erenville took to doing odd jobs more than socializing, but he did not expect that these jobs would double. He should have expected running into co-workers. It's fine. He's starting to like company, he thinks.
Maybe.
Anyway, the cafe specifically is for dogs! There are a handful of dogs, though very few puppies. They're all good boys and girls, nevertheless. Erenville is glad to see animals and more than glad that they are not creatures to attack. He will have his fill later when monsters show up, so he deserves to relax.
However, this animal cafe. The animal cafe they are assisting. The animal cafe that needs funds. This animal cafe. The employees look at them with big doelike eyes, sparkling, and hold out mascot costumes. ]
[ Well, back to Neo Tokyo they go, which means Loop is back with their cloaking device to activate their disguise. Can't exactly roam about with a star for a head and all. And while starting off simple seemed like a good idea, Loop is... reconsidering this decision.
Not that an animal cafe is a lot of work. It shouldn't be. Even if they are many, many dogs. All so excitable, all good dogs. Still, it isn't their element, being surrounded by animals like this. So while Erenville really is probably living in the comfort of familiarity, Loop may as well be 🧍 (:person_standing:)
There's an extra large Akita dog almost barreling Loop over excitedly, who barely manages to keep up and try to calm the dog down. Oh stars, help them. They blink up at that comment, before squinting at... the??? mascot costumes??? ]
[ Erenville thinking to himself who the fuck is this, but it's fine. He had heard and learned about disguises while they're out, which reminds him he must have turned into a hyur...? Human? It's weird to imagine himself without his ears.
Rather than stay questioning and curious about his quest partner, his attention is on either the mascot costumes or the Akira that bounded over to them. A small smile plasters on his lips as the sight, but back to work. Neutral expression is also back.
Crossing his arms, he lets out a sigh. ]
A mascot uniform, from what I can glean.
[ The manager of the cafe nod a couple of times and explain they think a cute mascot advertising them outside would help with drawing in customers. ]
Here I had hoped we would take care of the dogs... But very well.
[ He will pet a nice little doggy that comes over after it sniffs and nudges his hand. ]
[ That's not ye olde English, Erenville. But the bunbun really is just naked without his ears. Weird. At least Loop is good with going with the flow, even if their eyes narrow just a bit, lips twitching in an exasperated smile. Sit, Dog. Relax, Dog. Stay still, Dog. Just a bit flustered, as if trying to remember how to interact with a dog again.
Maybe taking a quick moment to take a photo, no they aren't struggling to figure that out, before quickly sending off the photos of the Akita somewhere. Anyways, right. Their job to focus on. Which they tilt their head at the mention. ]
A.. mascot uniform? [ It isn't familiar to them. Or maybe they're just confused by the whole ordeal. Either way, they listen to the explanation, especially as one of the employees excitedly express that if they could do the "Puppy-Uppy Dance" too with the costume wear, they're sure it will bring in more interests. Curl hands in like a dog begging and do a couple of spins before finishing off with a tail butt wag.
Stars, HELP them. ]
Haha... I don't suppose we can do [ LITERALLY ANYTHING ELSE ] something else..?
[ As the costumes get dropped unceremoniously in both of their arms and the two of them are left standing there. Their only company two dogs who just beam up at them, head empty. Oh to be a dog at this point. ]
[ Seeing Loop have trouble with the Akita has him smirk some. Not everyone is familiar with animals, or used to them, but it's still funny despite mundane. They can take their time to take a photo of the dog, Erenville doesn't ask or inquire.
Job explanations are beginning, very thoroughly. Maybe too thoroughly. A part of Erenville wished they had some leeway here, but all is set in stone with these dog costumes in hand. Slowly, he turns to them. ]
When I was recruited by LILITH, involuntarily as it were, I wasn't expecting my suns here to be full of... Puppy-Uppy Dances.
[ Would it be too arrogant to say it's a bit below him when he has seen his star's champion don a rabbit costume to accomplish their goals? Surely, it is, so he cannot complain. It doesn't mean he can school his expression in looking apprehensive about this all. ]
The owner of this establishment said "woof woof, not arf arf." [ A reminder about the cafe's brand...... ] Are we ready? Reminds me, I didn't catch your name.
[ Periodically, Loop may be sending little messages but it's fine. They're still clearly listening along as they keep shooting squinty confused expressions before sighing out. Holding up this large dog costume... turning it to-and-fro. Tries to compare it to their size... me realizing how much shorter Loop here is compared to Erenville. Stupid Viera height.
Wait. How did they even get their sizes... ]
Debriefed on fighting monstrous creatures, and yet here we are. [ "Puppy-Uppy Dances." Loop has gone through a lot in their lifetime but this is a first and not exactly a good first. Looks over at that mention and laughs. ] Well, work is work, we can keep our glamour fit our little secret, mm?
[ No one can know of this, especially Siffrin. They would never let Loop live it down. Folds the costume over one arm while holding it up and away from the little snoots of curious doggos. ] Oh, yes! You may refer to me as "Loop", my pronouns being they and them! And if I'm remembering right, you're "bunbun", yes?
[ He nods and keeps note without a bat of an eyelash. As you already know, Dancing Bear is a canon compliant name, so Loop isn't so weird. ]
Erenville. [ He will not deny or confirm he's user bunbun because importantly Loop needs to know what to call him in-person. ] ... Eren, while we are out and about.
[ Pretending to be civilians? Granted Erenville doesn't feel much like an employee under LILITH with the lack of commands and demands. Honestly, he kind of likes this freedom, though he supposes it isn't saving him from the dogsuit. He flags the manager to ask if they can change somewhere private and they'll be guided to the restrooms.
In which they can fit into their dogsuits. Erenville can be a black and white sheepdog(?) with floppy ears because his ears do need to stay down for this. We can have this tag round to stare at each other and assess the dog fits. ]
[ Loop, Dancing Bear, Careless Whisper, anything can be a name really. ]
Right! Silly me, I nearly forgot our identities! Though.. yours sounds more of a nickname than anything. [ Eren Aron, Aaron, etc etc. ] "Orion" is my own, if I'm recalling correctly.
[ ...Anyways! Off to change into their costumes, even if really in Loop's case it's just sliding right on into it within their privacy. But as they come out, Loop's own is a grey and white Husky with pointed ears and a curling up tail.
Just :person_standing: staring at him, not even beginning to imagine how they look themselves okay they don't want to. ]
...Yup! Definitely our well kept secret. ★
[ Are their faces even covered entirely, like the bunny costumes in ff14, or do the dog costumes have holes for their mouths where both of their faces just show all stupid like. I need to know this. ]
[ Well, Erenville doesn't think Loop looks awful in the husky getup... It's almost cute in a mascot way, you know? So he can't help but apologetically smile. They're both so piteous. ]
Have an image to uphold, Orion?
[ It's the latter. Their faces are where the mouths are, but the muzzles kind of shadow them so it's a bit difficult to see. Not too difficult, though. People can know it's them with a second look. To answer your question, they look stupid. ]
Pray swallow your pride. We'll be headed to the shopfront now.
[ He will go first... Just for you... He isn't nearly as embarrassed, even though there's some shame. The doggies at least greet them like usual! No ridicule from them, woof woof. ]
[ Terribly piteous creatures. Loop huffs, hand (a costumed paw) onto their own chest (they are so fluffy) in a dramatic gesture. ]
Have you seen me? Of course I do~!
[ THEY LOOK SO STUPID. Thank you, this is exactly what I could wish for and more. Terrible for Loop if they get recognized, but they can hide or get away with it. They can go with the flow, sighing with paws raising up in a showy shrug. ]
I'm holding my pride very, very close. Lest it be shattered and broken! [ Except not. Trails right after him, though very carefully greeting their doggie fans. ] You look to be in your element around these animals.
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Maybe.
Anyway, the cafe specifically is for dogs! There are a handful of dogs, though very few puppies. They're all good boys and girls, nevertheless. Erenville is glad to see animals and more than glad that they are not creatures to attack. He will have his fill later when monsters show up, so he deserves to relax.
However, this animal cafe. The animal cafe they are assisting. The animal cafe that needs funds. This animal cafe. The employees look at them with big doelike eyes, sparkling, and hold out mascot costumes. ]
Oh, we are desperate.
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Not that an animal cafe is a lot of work. It shouldn't be. Even if they are many, many dogs. All so excitable, all good dogs. Still, it isn't their element, being surrounded by animals like this. So while Erenville really is probably living in the comfort of familiarity, Loop may as well be 🧍 (:person_standing:)
There's an extra large Akita dog almost barreling Loop over excitedly, who barely manages to keep up and try to calm the dog down. Oh stars, help them. They blink up at that comment, before squinting at... the??? mascot costumes??? ]
..Hah! What are those?? [ Amused, unaware. ]
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Rather than stay questioning and curious about his quest partner, his attention is on either the mascot costumes or the Akira that bounded over to them. A small smile plasters on his lips as the sight, but back to work. Neutral expression is also back.
Crossing his arms, he lets out a sigh. ]
A mascot uniform, from what I can glean.
[ The manager of the cafe nod a couple of times and explain they think a cute mascot advertising them outside would help with drawing in customers. ]
Here I had hoped we would take care of the dogs... But very well.
[ He will pet a nice little doggy that comes over after it sniffs and nudges his hand. ]
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Maybe taking a quick moment to take a photo, no they aren't struggling to figure that out, before quickly sending off the photos of the Akita somewhere. Anyways, right. Their job to focus on. Which they tilt their head at the mention. ]
A.. mascot uniform? [ It isn't familiar to them. Or maybe they're just confused by the whole ordeal. Either way, they listen to the explanation, especially as one of the employees excitedly express that if they could do the "Puppy-Uppy Dance" too with the costume wear, they're sure it will bring in more interests. Curl hands in like a dog begging and do a couple of spins before finishing off with a tail butt wag.
Stars, HELP them. ]
Haha... I don't suppose we can do [ LITERALLY ANYTHING ELSE ] something else..?
[ As the costumes get dropped unceremoniously in both of their arms and the two of them are left standing there. Their only company two dogs who just beam up at them, head empty. Oh to be a dog at this point. ]
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Job explanations are beginning, very thoroughly. Maybe too thoroughly. A part of Erenville wished they had some leeway here, but all is set in stone with these dog costumes in hand. Slowly, he turns to them. ]
When I was recruited by LILITH, involuntarily as it were, I wasn't expecting my suns here to be full of... Puppy-Uppy Dances.
[ Would it be too arrogant to say it's a bit below him when he has seen his star's champion don a rabbit costume to accomplish their goals? Surely, it is, so he cannot complain. It doesn't mean he can school his expression in looking apprehensive about this all. ]
The owner of this establishment said "woof woof, not arf arf." [ A reminder about the cafe's brand...... ] Are we ready? Reminds me, I didn't catch your name.
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Wait. How did they even get their sizes... ]
Debriefed on fighting monstrous creatures, and yet here we are. [ "Puppy-Uppy Dances." Loop has gone through a lot in their lifetime but this is a first and not exactly a good first. Looks over at that mention and laughs. ] Well, work is work, we can keep our glamour fit our little secret, mm?
[ No one can know of this, especially Siffrin. They would never let Loop live it down. Folds the costume over one arm while holding it up and away from the little snoots of curious doggos. ] Oh, yes! You may refer to me as "Loop", my pronouns being they and them! And if I'm remembering right, you're "bunbun", yes?
[ teehee. ]
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Erenville. [ He will not deny or confirm he's user bunbun because importantly Loop needs to know what to call him in-person. ] ... Eren, while we are out and about.
[ Pretending to be civilians? Granted Erenville doesn't feel much like an employee under LILITH with the lack of commands and demands. Honestly, he kind of likes this freedom, though he supposes it isn't saving him from the dogsuit. He flags the manager to ask if they can change somewhere private and they'll be guided to the restrooms.
In which they can fit into their dogsuits. Erenville can be a black and white sheepdog(?) with floppy ears because his ears do need to stay down for this. We can have this tag round to stare at each other and assess the dog fits. ]
......
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Right! Silly me, I nearly forgot our identities! Though.. yours sounds more of a nickname than anything. [ Eren Aron, Aaron, etc etc. ] "Orion" is my own, if I'm recalling correctly.
[ ...Anyways! Off to change into their costumes, even if really in Loop's case it's just sliding right on into it within their privacy. But as they come out, Loop's own is a grey and white Husky with pointed ears and a curling up tail.
Just :person_standing: staring at him, not even beginning to imagine how they look themselves okay they don't want to. ]
...Yup! Definitely our well kept secret. ★
[ Are their faces even covered entirely, like the bunny costumes in ff14, or do the dog costumes have holes for their mouths where both of their faces just show all stupid like. I need to know this. ]
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Have an image to uphold, Orion?
[ It's the latter. Their faces are where the mouths are, but the muzzles kind of shadow them so it's a bit difficult to see. Not too difficult, though. People can know it's them with a second look. To answer your question, they look stupid. ]
Pray swallow your pride. We'll be headed to the shopfront now.
[ He will go first... Just for you... He isn't nearly as embarrassed, even though there's some shame. The doggies at least greet them like usual! No ridicule from them, woof woof. ]
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Have you seen me? Of course I do~!
[ THEY LOOK SO STUPID. Thank you, this is exactly what I could wish for and more. Terrible for Loop if they get recognized, but they can hide or get away with it. They can go with the flow, sighing with paws raising up in a showy shrug. ]
I'm holding my pride very, very close. Lest it be shattered and broken! [ Except not. Trails right after him, though very carefully greeting their doggie fans. ] You look to be in your element around these animals.