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Jun 29, 2019 13:06:47 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2019 13:06:47 GMT -5
NAME: Nigel AGE: 14 PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Lap Dog Companion Dog Hound
PREVIOUS FUNCTION: N/A SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES:
Silver Hair, Been all over the jungle, open minded to being a pet, talkative and friendly
Nigel was getting some rest.
Maybe it wasn’t the best way for a “poppy” to get attention but the human was exhausted and had been for a while now. He tugged his blankets over his body and snored lightly as the sounds of the market went on around him. Internally he was scared, but this was desperate times and survival was important.
God he just hoped whoever bought him was nice.
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Jun 29, 2019 21:46:15 GMT -5
Post by valhalla on Jun 29, 2019 21:46:15 GMT -5
Well, to say in the least, Valhalla was in a much better state of mind. As he walked through the cages...he saw a clump of blankets and a human sleeping. He cocked his head, not really interested in a 14 year old boy. It seemed he couldn't find a human that was 18 and up. Well, he wouldn't be using a human for lab experiments.
Valhalla continued to stare at the 14 year old, considering if he adopted him into his family, he would be pampered. Not really treated wrongly. But then he considered his own children. They would try to engage in the human pet, when they came out of their comas. He decided to pass this one up for the next ape.
He walked backwards and walked away from the cage. He made his decision to search for an older human.
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Jun 29, 2019 22:00:55 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2019 22:00:55 GMT -5
Nigel yawned slightly, acutely aware he was being watched.
He tilted his head to look at the ape that was looking at him. A chimp? Well that was certainly interesting. He’d heard of the brutes that were gorillas and the snobs that were orangutans. But what were chimp’s like anyway? Did they do the arts or something?
Sitting up a bit as the ape was getting ready to leave he decided to ask anyway. He didn’t really care if he was buying or not - it was pure curiosity. “So what do the chimps do around here?” He asked. “I’ve noticed what gorillas and orangutan’s do. But you’re the first chimp I’ve seen.” His blue eyes focused on Val.
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Jun 29, 2019 22:17:42 GMT -5
Post by valhalla on Jun 29, 2019 22:17:42 GMT -5
Valhalla heard a voice and turned to look at the human. "I perform painful experiments on humans. Others cure and treat humans. Even as well as teach." He couldn't buy him because he was too young. "Plus, you're not old enough to be a lab experiment."
"Maybe you'll have an owner that won't do experiments on you."
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Jun 29, 2019 23:45:55 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2019 23:45:55 GMT -5
Well that was... Lovely. God he was glad the ape wasn’t interested him if all he’d do was experiment on him. At the very least with some lap dog or hound he knew what he was getting into but that sounded painful. “Yeah, no thanks to that. I’m ok with being some sort of pet but not a lab rat,” he explained. “I’ve eased myself up on a lot of things. But I’m terrified of needles as it is. I wouldn’t do well there at all.”
He then added. “Not that I’m not curious about how the other side lives. Why else would I turn myself into a caravan headed here.” He then added. “I’d heard being a pet in this place wasn’t so bad. And anything was better than starving to death out there.”
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Jun 30, 2019 11:30:34 GMT -5
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Post by hades on Jun 30, 2019 11:30:34 GMT -5
"What an unfortunate assumption, human." Hades suddenly emerged from the darkened section of the cages. He smirks. "And here I believed humans might have a natural instinct of survival. You sure proved wrong."
He darkly chuckles, scowling over by his reddish-brown wicked orbs. He groomed a finger down part of the cage. "Tell me, do you have any special attributes? Other than appearance?" He curiously asks.
He steps back looking over at the handler. The handler didn't seem too impressed by Val. Hades really didn't like him. But would keep that to himself.
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Jun 30, 2019 12:15:01 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2019 12:15:01 GMT -5
Hades made him feel a little more uneasy.
He didn’t know why but something about the ape seemed weird, but at the same time who was he to judge? He had a feeling he didn’t want to go with this one but the least he could do was indulge him. “Other than my appearances. Um well I can sing really well I guess,” he explained honestly. “Plus I have a photographic memory. You know - like once I know something it sticks to me. It’s kind of cool.”
He continued to look Hades up and down to try to gage how nervous he should be.
The handler looked between Hades and Val - curious where this was going but definitely interested in keeping the pup safe. ”Didn’t know you kept pets, Hades,” he snorted. ”But if either of you are interested he’s got a three hundred dollar price tag. He’s pretty common for a human so ain’t asking for much.”
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Jun 30, 2019 20:53:11 GMT -5
Post by hades on Jun 30, 2019 20:53:11 GMT -5
Hades snickers returning to circulating around the bars, examining the human from the toes up to his head as if he was a significant specimen. Would he actually use a teen for experiments, probably? Was it the first time? No. He just didn't do actual young children.
He slows down to a sod stop on the corner of the cage, gripping the edge. "Photographic memory?" A dark chuckle comes to play. "That sounds very intriguing to have fun with." He impishly smirks, scowling over. "Never had a human do that. Not even recorded in apes."
He nearly chokes, grimacing while lowering his head. "Gah, a pet? Why use such disturbing titles to me?" He glances over his shoulder, glaring at the handler. "Who said anything about a pet? Besides, silver hair isn't common. Why would silver hair be common in humans?"
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Jun 30, 2019 21:08:04 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2019 21:08:04 GMT -5
Yeah, he really got the creeps from this guy.
What kind of human was he even looking for at this point? He really didn’tt think he wanted to know - but he still noted. “Yeah, I was always remembering random details. It’s why they say I’d make a good hound maybe I guess,” he explained honestly. “But I’m not exactly sure I’m new to this whole thi-“
He was cut off by his handler. ”I’m sorry Hades, but if you’re not looking for a pet, I’m afraid it ain’t yer lucky day,” he snarled. ”You think I’m a moron who doesn’t know what goes on in the labs? A single frickin’ person gets wind I sold a pup to one and I’m finished. Outta the job. You take me for an idiot?”
The hauty gorilla at this point was sizing him up.
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Jun 30, 2019 21:09:42 GMT -5
Post by valhalla on Jun 30, 2019 21:09:42 GMT -5
Valhalla noticed that Hades had walked into the cages and stood idly by. He was about to bid and said, "Hmm. I'll bid $500. It's unusual for a human to have these features." He mused. "And quirks of a photographic memory. This requires a lab setting to test his IQ and whether he truly does have a photographic memory."
He was staring at Hades as he spoke.
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Jun 30, 2019 21:14:06 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2019 21:14:06 GMT -5
The gorilla turned to Val. Who at least suggested a humane testing on the human.
Puffing his chest a bit, he nodded his head. “Aye, he’d do some good for ye Valhalla. You can study him and with some training he’ll be a mighty fine mutt for yer home too,” he then added. “I just want to mAke sure all of my puppy’s go to good homes that aren’t chemically testing on them. They are meant to be good house pets too. If I have to a make a surprise check-in with who gets ‘em I will. Already done that before”
“What’s a house pet?” Nigel asked, not entirely sure.
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Jun 30, 2019 21:27:24 GMT -5
Post by valhalla on Jun 30, 2019 21:27:24 GMT -5
"Oh really? You would drop by every single home to visit your sold puppies?" Valhalla shook his head. "That would be very impossible because every ape's home is farther than the city. You cannot march yourself that far and spy on apes with your puppies."
Valhalla's residence wasn't easy to get to and plus, he never put an address. The private residence meant private. No trespassing. "If you think I'm going to allow unexpected guests at my home, it won't happen."
"So you're going to stop by, let's say a council member's private residence just to see how the puppy's being treated? You know they have a bunch of security and guards." He was offering his money. "Ok. $600." His bid was being ignored. If he was, he'd be leaving without the human. "One last chance. $600."
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Jun 30, 2019 23:10:19 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2019 23:10:19 GMT -5
The gorilla listened to Val.
His eyes went from the chimp to the human. Well, Val has kids he was hoping to revive - and would probably treat the human overall better. Though it was really the lesser of two evils here. With a grunt, he opened the top of the cage carefully and pulled the human out by the scruff of his nexk.
”Well, six hundred is a better price for sure,” he noted. ”I just hope for his sake he can easily adapt to whatever you want from him.”
He held the human, who was more nervous than before now out to Val. It was definitely not what he wanted. But he could at least hope for a bath and some clothes if nothing else right?
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Jun 30, 2019 23:28:27 GMT -5
Post by valhalla on Jun 30, 2019 23:28:27 GMT -5
Valhalla was about to bid again, but the handler finally accepted his bid. He was surprised when the handler reached into the cage instead of readying a collar or leash. He didn't really need a leash. In a hurry to give him the human? He wasn't going to produce his card or sign any papers yet. He knew someone had to bid also if the other party wanted him.
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Jul 1, 2019 0:15:27 GMT -5
Post by hades on Jul 1, 2019 0:15:27 GMT -5
Hades was listening in the background. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Listen to you unfair cheapstake whether we are in different fields. I assure you all scientific apes will do it whether you like it or not. Just make sure when there's two you decline!"
He stomps over. "If you hate one with what's going to occur, then decline the other! Because you are placing that human to either or well..let's say your favorites." His head shook. "Listen you listen you little Based once you confirm that sale, that child will endure what is seen fit."
He walks over to the child. "No backing down at anything, even if you get bored or even uninterested. Switch something around to enjoy." He snorts storming off. "Realize what you're getting into because there's no backing down."
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