Handing over the dough (D3 LM)

[Milo Whitewood]

"No, Diva doesn't eat." He was also watching this strange interaction. Apart from moving her head to avoid the probing claw going in her mouth, the Warwolf was being remarkably patient. Milo frowns a bit. "She only uses her teeth as a weapon so I don't want to imagine her eating anything."

[Mara Froste]

'Does she require any manner of fuel or a battery or something?' Talia seemed confused, but satisfied with her investigations and was lightly patting Diva on the head like Mara did earlier. Blitz snorted as she watched. One watching might think she was amused by the strange bird.

Mara took a bite of her slice of pizza then tossed a bite of cheese to Blitz who then offered it in turn to Orlok first even though he didn't eat solid foods.

'When she's wounded you have to repair her, right? If you have a staguar or other living monster you may want to learn a bit of basic medicine. Health sprays are good in a pinch and better in combat but living things can get viruses and injuries. Luckily most bandages and medicines work the same on monsters.'

[Calico Carter]

"And monsters tend to be tough. I mean, we all saw Orlok fighting Killbot Rex- I'd have been screaming bloody murder with those teeth in one of my limbs..."

[Milo Whitewood]

"Yeah, but it seems to charge itself somehow." The inner workings of a Warwolf were still partially a mystery to Milo. Perhaps Carl would have been able to answer this sort of question perfectly? Milo's mind did turn to his fellow Warwolf wrangler.

"That's right. Hmm. I know some first aid for people so I hope it's similar. I could definitely get some health sprays and learn medicine for monsters. That'd give me something else to do when traveling. I'm sure there must be some books on it." Milo ponders aloud as Diva eagerly responded to Mara's patting with head nuzzles.

"True. Yeah. I'm glad Orlok's that tough."

[Mara Froste]

'I know a little first aid myself and it's useful for monsters. Oh! Staguar wounds seem to heal pretty quick when they lick them and it works on others. I cut my leg pretty bad once and Blitz licked it closed. There has to be some restorative properties in their saliva, but I am not sure what. Still, good to know the basics of poisons, and burns. Injuries that affect people and living monsters but not constructs.'

'Speaking of Rex, how'd Diva get along with him? Are warwolves social?'

[Milo Whitewood]

"That's the other Warwolf, right? I've heard the name. Actually, they've not met yet. I don't know if they'd recognise each other as being the same... Diva can be pretty dopey about some things. She just doesn't notice them."

[Calico Carter]

Calico's tone was drily amused.

"I think KIllbot Rex is a bit friendlier than his name would indicate..."

Chitter.

Orlok was not at all convinced of that.

[Mara Froste]

Grrrowww. Blitz wasn't sure either.

'Hey you two. Rex did what he was told. You would too? Right?'

Feh. Blitz made a small huff of disbelief and looked away.

'Guess she isn't going to like him any time soon.' Mara laughed a bit, 'I didn't get to meet them Milo but I trust Calico's judgment. Diva is a sweetheart. If they don’t like her I'm sure plenty of others will.'

[Milo Whitewood]

"It isn't just Rex? Killbot... Rex? Wow. That's, um, something." Milo scratched his cheek in bewilderment.

He nods eagerly however at Mara's compliment for Diva. "She's lovely, thank you! I hope so too!"

[Mara Froste]

'I think the announcer did say Killbot Rex. Huh.' Mara rubbed her forehead thoughtfully, 'I wonder if his owner named him or if he came with it. Some breeders give really long ridiculous names to monsters, especially ones who do beauty and agility contests. They are always the most pompous over the top names and are supposed to represent pedigree but I don't think I've seen a Wrangler actually use those save on papers.' Actually, maybe one or two who are really full of themselves.

[Calico Carter]

"Carl's... enthusiastic. It's actually kind of endearing, but he does seem to go a little hard in his areas of interest."

[Mara Froste]

'I should try to at least meet him. I may not know much about constructs but it's good to see people be enthusiastic about their monsters.' Mara smiled at Milo, hoping he'd make a friend or two.

[Milo Whitewood]

"I've heard some long names too. Honestly, they sound kind of silly to me." Milo moved to munch a slice of pizza. He finished a mouthful to chime in after Mara smiled his way. "There's a girl here with a Deluzo who really likes monsters too. Her name's Ari. We're going to explore the grasslands after the matches today."

[Calico Carter]

Awwwwww!

"Just be safe, there's some freaky stuff out there. I know Diva and Ari's Deluzo will look out for you, but watch your backs."

[Milo Whitewood]

The boy nods obediently. He hadn't entered the rebellious teenage phase. Yet.

"Will do!"

[Mara Froste]

'Deluzo are so cute! I'm sure your monsters will protect you two but it's good to be careful. Right, Diva? Who's a good girl? That's right! You!' Mara scratched Diva behind the ear, kind of forgetting she was made of metal.

[Milo Whitewood]

Metal or not, Diva barks and spins about in excitement from the praise and scratches. This has Milo chuckling as he tries to eat. Diva stopped to stand up with her spine straight and head held aloft. She looked super pleased with herself.

"We'll be careful." Milo adds.

[Calico Carter]

"Good."

Calico grinned.

"Leave the short-sighted screwing up to the expert."

[Milo Whitewood]

"Please be careful too Calico." The trapper would have the pleasure of being given a disapproving, concerned look by someone barely half her age.

Milo gestures to the pizza slices that weren't getting any hotter. "Let's eat."

[Mara Froste]

"Leave the short-sighted screwing up to the expert."

Mara stuck her tongue out at Calico, before joining them.

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