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[sharktrash]

[ it... is kind of cute ]

[ he still wants nothing to do with it though. The damn creature looks so excited to see him, and that just makes everything hurt more. He doesnt have the heart to throw it out, but it doesn't feel right to keep it either. He can't be bothered to care for it, and at the same time it's just... too happy. Squalo's not about to be happy ever again. ]

[ so, a few hours/days later, Dino is getting a laconic message; ]

Do you want a dog?

[cavallorampante]

[ Briefly he wonders if that is a genuine question but then he realizes it was the gift He had given. ]

Did you name him?

[sharktrash]

[ and Squalo's nearly balking there because wow, that sure sounds like commitment ]

No

Why

[cavallorampante]

Because you name pets.

-> voice

[sharktrash]

It's not a pet, it's some drooling stray that -- hey!

[ it sounds like he's trying to shake something off his leg. ]

Merda, brutto figlio di puttana--

Re: -> voice

[cavallorampante]

It chose you. You’re his or hers now.

[ Amused. ]

Name it.

[sharktrash]

Voi! Stick it up your ass!!

[ he doesn't sound too happy about the suggestion. there's also some more chaotic sounds, as if a creature legged it while turning over some furniture on the way. ]

I can't -- I'm not keeping a goddamn pet!

[cavallorampante]

No, thank you.

[ He's listening and trying not to laugh. ]

Squalo. A dog is a good pet. Think about it...it would be disgustingly loyal to you. Not to mention if you make it leave a demon will eat it.

[sharktrash]

Like I care about that!

[ the fact that he still hasn't implies that he may care a little, but it would be best not to point that out specifically. ]

You're the one that needs brain-dead admiration, aren't you?

[ doesn't that sound more like Xanxus, ]

Just take it.

[cavallorampante]

What I need...is to know what you would name it. Does it look like it needs some fancy italian name? Or is it one of those that you'd just call Dog or boy or princess?

[ ...he has some ideas in mind but he's not about to mention them. ]

What does it look like?

[sharktrash]

Little Piece of Shit would be appropriate.

[ grumble. ]

It's... sort of ugly-cute? Gimme a second.

[ he snaps a picture and sends it. it's... basically a baby skag, just a little cuter. ]

[cavallorampante]

[ ...well that’s a bit different than when he had found it. Maybe it...shapeshifts or something. It is Hell. But it is pretty cute still. ]

Oh yeah. Definitely give it a fancy name officially but then call it something dumb instead.

[sharktrash]

I'm not gonna name it!!

[ He's definitely being stubborn there. ]

If you don't want it, I'm throwing it out.

[ It's not going to work out for him, I'm just saying. ]

[cavallorampante]

[ Sighs. ]

Fine. I’ll come pick him up later.

[sharktrash]

Good.

[ he huffs and hangs up. ]

[ in the meantime, as soon as he sits down, the puppy drapes itself over his foot, apparently convinced that Squalo is his parent. ]

Voice-> Action

[cavallorampante]

[ True to his word, Dino does eventually make his way to Squalos place; he knocks and waits. ]

[sharktrash]

[ Squalo will make him wait a little bit, just so he doesn't look too eager, but he's opening the door soon enough. ]

[ The puppy seems excited, hopping up and down and roaring in Dino's direction, revealing its triple jaw, then it flops on its back and wags its little tail. ]

[ Squalo stares it down, gives Dino a Look, and opens the door wider so that he can come in. ]

That thing's making itself at home.

[ It's... actually a little nice to have another living soul here. Without Xanxus or any of the cats around, it had been awfully quiet. Maybe he should try to steal some of them back. ]

[cavallorampante]

[ Dino is pretty calm right up until he sees the ‘puppy’. The thing is adorable and weird and Dino almost completely bypasses Squalo altogether when the door is opened further.

He says Hi in passing and kneels down to pat the animals belly. Well, at least he’s in good shape and he seems happy enough which means Squalo hasn’t been a nightmare.

He looks up from his seat on the floor. ]

That’s sort of what dogs do when they like someone. They invade on your personal space and give you love and attention.

[ It sounds very matter-o-fact and Dino is sure of himself because he himself is like a puppy. Shut it.

He looks back down at the dog. ]

You like him don’t you. Even though he’s kind of cranky all the time you can’t help but enjoy his company huh?

[sharktrash]

[ Yes, well, wow. Squalo feels abandoned already. He huffs and folds his arms, watching Dino crouch down and baby the wildebeest. Which, by the way, looks completely ecstatic about the belly rubs and goes perfectly still, trembling a little with joy and pure unadultered delight. ]

Ugh. That sounds like you.

[ Squalo, always a tactful one. ]

[ The puppy seems to understand the question, as it rolls back on its feetsies, yips and wags its tail again, doing that thing playful dogs do where they basically put their head on the ground and their butt in the air. Its eyes seem to be on Squalo, even if it's a bit hard to tell with the somewhat deformed face it has. ]

[cavallorampante]

[ It’s so cute. ]

Yeah, well, there are worse things to be like.

[ Dino sits back a bit and smirks as the pupbeast bows playfully and turns it’s focus on Squalo. He chuckles and reaches out to pat its back. ]

Get him.

[sharktrash]

Yeah right. --fucking hell!!

[ the pup, after gallopping awkwardly, has chomped onto Squalo's calf. it's playful, and he doesn't seem to be bleeding, but apparently it hurts because he's trying to peel the beastie off. ]

No, get him!

[ the pup barks excitedly, which causes it to let go of Squalo's flesh, and latches onto Dino's whip instead. ]

[ Hey, maybe it's also teething? ]

[cavallorampante]

[ Meanwhile, Dino is studying the way its mouth opens. Interesting. No, there is no blood but---Oi! SQUALO.

There is a short 'Hey!' in there before he reaches to grab the end of the whip that isn't in the Dog-creatures mouth. ]

Oh, no you don't. Let it go. ---this is the point where a name would be handy, Squalo.

[ Whistling sharply, he uses his heel to tap the pups rear-end. ]

Drop it.

[sharktrash]

[ Squalo grins as the puppy hangs off of Dino, because apparently this is perfectly hilarious when it's not him. The creature seems to chew on the spun leather before finally letting go with an offended yip. ]

How about "piece of shit", then? I think he likes you.

[ The puppy, dropping on its legs again, shakes as if splashing off annoying fleas, and roars at Dino again. Of course, it doesn't sound much like a roar at this point, it's too darn tiny and cute. ]

[ Squalo looks at it for a moment, then turns to walk to the closet near the door. He emerges with a piece of chewed up belt that Dino may recognize as formerly his own, and tosses it at the pup-creature that immediately latches onto it. ]

[cavallorampante]

Too long...pick something shorter.

[ The roar is actually super adorable and Dino chuckles before he reaches out to wrestle with the thing the way everyone wrestles with puppies...but he pauses when Squalo wanders away and returns with the piece of belt.

Oh yes, he's arching a brow at you Sir.

He briefly watches the 'dog' snatch it and claim it as his own but he does turn again to squint at Squalo...he's amused, and confused but mostly amused. ]

Why do you still have that?

[sharktrash]

Cavallone's Dick.

[ that is, most likely, factually not true, but it's not gonna stop him from being a shithead. so there. ]

[ the puppy appears to be sufficiently entertained at the moment, rolling around, pouncing, chewing, and generally trying to murder the surviving strip of leather. ]

[ Squalo scoffs. ]

It's still got some life left in it. [ Probably because it had been, once upon a time, a quality product. ] I like having spares.

[ Because yes, he still needs to chew on things every now and then. Apparently, it's a chronic condition. ]