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[Video, Thursday morning]

[There's a rueful werewolf on the screen this morning, with some fields in the background of the miniature aethographer's video feed. He's obviously outside, on the edge of town. It looks a bit odd with him completely lacking a coat like everyone else out and about at this hour, but then, he doesn't really need one.]

Ah. This is Randolph Lyall. I could use some help from anyone who might be available....

[And he turns the camera to show a shaggy, vaguely wolfish-looking dog with tawny fur on a rope he's using as a leash to keep it from running away. It's sporting a patented Outer Authority collar and it looks rather hangdog.]

I don't think the poor thing needs to have that stuck on its neck, now, do you?

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[Tony sounds a little strangled, like he's trying very, very hard not to cackle like an idiot at the view on the screen.]

Once you get that thing off, bring it by. I might be able to do something with it.

[For once, Tony and Lyall are in one accord. There's a part of Lyall that is quietly laughing, too, even while he feels badly for the poor pup.]

Gladly. Will you let me in this time, or shall I leave it at the door?

[Light tone, there. He's trying to be pleasant, really, since... well, the whole situation is just ridiculous.]

I'll be out, actually. I have some delicate work to do on the ship.

Ah. Leave it at the door, it is, then.

[He does pause before continuing, though, to wonder whether that means what he hopes it means. He decides that he's done enough prying into Tony's affairs, though, and manages not to ask. This doesn't pertain to the man's health, after all, which is all he's been trying to concern himself with.]

Do let me know what you learn. We had someone here earlier who had one grafted directly to her spinal cord, and having some more detailed knowledge of how they function might be of use if that sort of thing happens again.

Direct access to the central nervous system would give them control over a lot more than just crazy powers. I'd be willing to bet if you got an inside view the thing she had grafted on, that'd only be the tip of the iceberg.

[He pauses, then clarifies, because it's become clear by this point that the two of them don't speak the same language, even if the words sound alike.]

I'll let you know if I figure anything out.

[As interesting as all that ramble is-- all of which Lyall did actually understand, for once-- he's glad for the final clarification that there is an affirmative in there somewhere.]

Thank you. Good luck with your delicate work on the ship.

[she hasn't seen an OA collar before, but she knows a sad puppy when she sees one. She and Pongo are good friends, back home]

Oh no! What happened to the poor boy?

This, Miss Ruby, is what we of the Old City affectionately call a collar. It is a gift from the soldiers of the domed city, and it exists to limit the sorts of powers that work beyond those of mortal humans.

[He coughs lightly, raises his brows at her, and hopes she'll not decide to elaborate when he admits:]

There was a certain wolf of about this coloring causing them a bit of grief, the last time couple of times they decided the city needed cleansing by fire.

Well... that's not something you see every day. Poor guy... if you need some extra hands, I could probably take a break right now. I'm guessing it's the usual three people drill, yeah?

Indeed. Whenever you have a moment, I would be glad of the help, and I believe so would he. One more set of hands should do it, then, and I may yet convince Miss Ruby to come down and help.

If you can't get her, let me know and I'll try and find a third.

[There's a pause, as Kaidan looks back at the initial video image.]

So... whose dog is he?

As far as I can tell, he's a stray-- there aren't any tags or registration, and none of the homes in the immediate vecinity claimed him.

[Lyall shrugs, a little helplessly.]

It's possible whoever owned him before is in the hospital, or no longer with us, though, as he seems at least mostly tame.

Poor guy.

If he's mostly tame, well... at least there's no shortage of kids around here that could probably really use a dog right now.

I imagine so. I suppose I'll have to find someone to look after him, once his collar is off. He deserves better than just wandering about to get himself caught again.

[He has to chuckle a bit, bending-- and momentarily putting the camera at an odd angle, so that it doesn't show much-- to ruffle the animal's ears.]

One can almost feel sorry for the soldiers, being told to track down and collar a dog. Not quite, but almost.

Ah, well, speaking as a soldier...

[Kaidan sounds readily amused, if dryly so.]

I think that's one of those cases where you decide that the brass is all crazy, but for once it's better than having to face something that can kill you.

Unless they expected a creature as intelligent as I would be, as a wolf. I am quite capable of killing them, after all. Perhaps that would be where the relief came from, that "I" did not.

[He can just see the poor, tame animal trotting right up to them with his tail wagging, an easy catch.]

Still, unless they're just that brainwashed, you'd think one of them would figure it out. Although I guess given the immune system issues, having your standard model waggy-tailed dog trying to give you kisses might actually be terrifying.

[There's a brief huff of a laugh at the mental image.]

I'll head over to your location now. This, I have to see.

It might be, at that. At any rate, I will be here until I get all three people I need to free the poor thing. So I'll see you shortly.

[And by the time Kaidan finds him, he's found himself somewhere to sit, and has his hat brim tilted low over his eyes to keep as much sun off his face as he can. Not that there's much of it, but it's enough to irritate a little.

The dog has given up on trying to pull away, and is flopped at his feet.]

[By the time Kaidan finds him, he's also found time to make his arrival in the company of a small packet of dried jerky. Dogs, after all, often respond well to bribes.]

That? That is definitely one collared dog.

[Kaidan's huff of laughter is tempered with a crouch before the flopped out animal, and a few murmurs of greeting, not unlike his initial attempts at befriending an unknown werewolf. That parallel has his ears coloured a little as he glances up at Lyall again, noting the tilted hat.]

Ah... should we find you some shade?

[The parellel isn't lost on Lyall, either, and he looks faintly amused at Kaidan's discomfort, but doesn't comment. He does like the idea of moving, though.]

Perhaps. I didn't want to be difficult to find, but between yourself and the pup there, I imagine we'll stand out enough even in the shade. Would you like to lead him?

[He offers the rope leash to Kaidan with another amused look.]

[A little more of the jerky is converted into dog bribes, and Kaidan takes the lead with a nod, and a ruffle of the dog's ears.]

I think this guy's new jewellery would make him stand out enough on his own. And, well, you don't exactly look comfortable. Werewolf thing or 'comes from a foggy, rain-soaked island' thing?

[Kaidan has, apparently, decided that the way to approach the supernatural is to frame it as something new and unusual in the universe. And therefore something to be curious about.]

[And Lyall is content to educate. He's going to be here a while, after all, so he might as well make certain everyone he cares about is aware of his strengths and weaknesses. So as he willingly follows Kaidan over to the edge of the forest, the nearest shade where they won't be in anyone's way, he also willingly explains.]

Werewolf, I'm afraid. I might prefer a cloudy day merely out of familiarity, but werewolves are affected by sunlight as well as moonlight. Younger werewolves or those with less control over their changes take dreadful burns from sunlight, though not quite to the extent of a vampire. At my age and rank, it is merely uncomfortable-- moreso the longer I have been awake.

Ah, and... how long have you been awake at this point?

[The question is innocuous as Kaidan ruffles the collared dog's ears. His eyebrows are only raised sightly.]

[Lyall raises his brows, back, and smiles at
Kaidan's question. It is an unusual feeling to have people actually asking after his health, even subtly, and he's still not used to it, even after a few months now.]

Just since sundown last night, I assure you. Not that long at all. Should I ask you the same question?

[Kaidan's answer comes first in the shake of his head and his smile,but he does give an answer, mixed in between further fussing over the dog, who now droops across his legs.]

No need -- with the plague not a problem any more I'm actually being a sensible adult again.

The plague may not be a problem for you, Alenko, but I assure you it is still a problem.

[He's not terribly serious in the prod, though, and is quick to add, with a smile,]

I am glad you are feeling more yourself, however.

That's not what I-- I didn't mean--

[Terribly serious or not, it does provoke an Awkward Alenko to appear, before the major catches himsel f with a cough and a very mild glower at Lyall as if he suspects him of poking fun.]

Yeah. It's... nice. You definitely appreciate health more when you lose it for a while. But how's the shade working for you? OK to wait until the third shows up...?

[Lyall chuckles and pats Kaidan's shoulder affectionately.]

I was only teasing, my friend. And I am fine here to rest. You can tell me what you are turning your hand to now, in the workshop, if anything. I haven't had time to drop by in weeks, it seems, but hopefully soon there will be more time.

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Want to wrap this? I need to close out some threads so I can make new ones. :D

works for me! since Ruby-thread kinda died, and we have a full moon log to start anyhow...