[Video, Thursday morning]

[professorwolf]

[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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[professorwolf]

[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.]

[standsentinel]

[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.]

[professorwolf]

[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.

[standsentinel]

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.]

[professorwolf]

[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?

[standsentinel]

[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.

[professorwolf]

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.

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

[standsentinel]

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...?

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

[professorwolf]

[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.