Stone's Throw

[Andreas Amell]

Andreas wracks his brain for anything else he needs to tell-- "Oh! Shit, right, did I remember to warn you that Aveline, Carver, Seli and Mom all have mabari? Though Silence will be going with her out of town."

[Charon Tethras]

"...what's a Mabari?"

[Andreas Amell]

Ah shit. "They're magical beasts that have a particular ability that allows them to bond with humans and merikos. The mabari gains even greater intelligence-- they're already at peak intelligence for animals, this takes them to peak magical beast-- a lifespan that matches their person and an echo of some of their person's class abilities, the more... intrinsic, supernatural ones. The person gets a fiercely loyal, endlessly loving companion."

[Charon Tethras]

"So like, what, like a big cat? A bear?"

[Andreas Amell]

"Ah, no. They have a form most similar to somewhat large and solidly built canines. More dog than wolf? Our four are all a litter, so they share similar colouring, but it can vary a bit. They're all tan, with short hair and long tails. Short snouts, broad faces, stiff triangle-cone ears. Very deep voices."

[Charon Tethras]

"...dogs," he says flatly. Then sighs. "I'm used to herding dogs, but I can work with that. They won't... bite me? For not being you?"

[Andreas Amell]

"Not unless you attack them or something stupid," Andreas assures them. "Even if they realize the difference-- I mean, they almost certainly will notice something is off, even if not exactly what's going on-- but you smell like family."

[Charon Tethras]

"I've never even met your family, how would I smell like them?"

[Andreas Amell]

"It's a blood thing, I think?"

[Charon Tethras]

"Ugh. Gross." he sighs, hefting the bag. "So we doing this or you wanna back out?"

[Andreas Amell]

Gross? "Of course! Err, the doing it part. This. The switch."

[Charon Tethras]

Charon swaps their bags, taking the bag from Dreas and heading for the restroom. "And what time is your next shift?"

[Andreas Amell]

"My... my what? Oh! You're testing me, right. 'My' next shift is tonight at six. And yes, I remember the address, though yo-- err, Dil will walk me there the first time, just in case."

[Charon Tethras]

"tomorrow at six," he corrects. "Though if you show up on my day off and offer, they'll probably put you to work."

[Andreas Amell]

"Yes, tomorrow-- you just for the-- anyway. Any last questions for you then?"