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Aug 22, 2019 22:46:33 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Aug 22, 2019 22:46:33 GMT -5
Maximus didn't wish to wait until tomorrow, or the next day, or a month. Nikita and Kratos needed to discuss peaceful relations with Sweden. He didn't know whether or not zaius would think the same. The more allies they had, the better. He hoped that Nikita would be presently surprised that they would be talking about peace talks.
He sat at his desk, thumbing through other documents, glancing up every now and then. Also, a new 'issue' arose with the pet trade. It wouldn't matter to Kratos, but when it came to the rights of ape-raised humans, it meant a lot. Despite what misgivings the council would have.
Peace talks and allies. Pet Trade Fall Fair
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Aug 27, 2019 11:17:04 GMT -5
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Post by Kratos on Aug 27, 2019 11:17:04 GMT -5
Kratos was either the second or third one to arrive. He was alerted about this not too long ago, he's just been occupied witg fresh happenings. Perhaps he was foolishly cold back at the 'hearing' meeting.
He strolls over to where some of the council was seated. He silently seats near Maximus, in a chair that was equal size as the others.
Coldly he scowled at what some of the topics wanted be discussed.Well he wasn't too thrilled on one. He sighs, looking over at Maximus. "Why must we discuss the pet trade? I placed strict rules on them. If they are not following through go through Human Affairs. If not, then report it."
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Aug 27, 2019 12:27:06 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Aug 27, 2019 12:27:06 GMT -5
Maximus shook his head and rubbed his own head as Kratos scowled at the "pet trade' topic. Any mention of those issues were already reported. He didn't care about ape-raised humans at all. But why should humans, even if pets, couldn't have pets or companions of their own if their owners were occupied?
"Well, oh well, that was a stupid idea anyway." He deleted "Pet Trade" from the 'list' and any other 'files' with it. It wasn't always about humans. Pet trade could mean much more than humans. Humans were becoming 'less' and 'less' anyway. Other types of pets would replace them. He didn't mention humans in the first place.
Then his thoughts were drifting to the "Peace Talks" with Sweden? Did he want peace with Sweden or did he want a war? He found himself debating on deleting the last topic and options from the public.
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Aug 27, 2019 17:17:29 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2019 17:17:29 GMT -5
The pet trade? Puck may have had some things to say there.
He didn’t like being treated like a pet. And he didn’t like being a pet either. Hell, he’d been napping peacefully when he’d been told he was being dragged to one of these god foresaken meetings! But yet here he was. Following him in another stupid onesie, tugging at the collar as he entered.
“You mean the human pet trade? Because I have a few things to say about that.” He grumbled under his breath. Not wanting to be heard as he begrudgingly stood by Kratos’ side. He definitely wasn’t getting on that lap by his own volition.
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Aug 27, 2019 18:35:31 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Aug 27, 2019 18:35:31 GMT -5
Maximus glanced over to the human pet, Puck. "Not exactly humans." Maximus could do nothing about the pet trade of humans. The office of human affairs was receiving reports constantly. Maximus had been receiving letters from Zephram's office, and filing them away. Little was done. The president didn't even know of the crimes that were 'occurring' under his nose. He'd kept that to himself. "There have been some thefts and kidnappings of citizens. A rise." He finally said. "But no one has reported anything to Zephram's office."
Maximus glanced over to the human once more. "None of it will be listened to." He informed, sadly.
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Aug 27, 2019 20:51:49 GMT -5
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Post by Kratos on Aug 27, 2019 20:51:49 GMT -5
Kratos was annoyed by the teasing and his pet, a slave being able to speak out of turn. He growls over to a nearby patrol, "gah." He rubs his head. "Please escort Puck out, and 'teach' him."
"Yes, " the guard grasps Puck and guides him out. Once out, Kratos returned speaking to Maximus. "I refuse to be humiliated by a mutt speaking out of turn." He rubs his head thoroughly, "I'm aware of the happenings."
"Erase it? Come now, I'm not in the mood, " his head shakes, his palms covering his sleepy eyes. "I've been keeping on reports from others, not just Zephram. Recently, a fire broke out, you know how hard that is? Not easy in those jungles."
"There's been more than that, im sure it's from the fear of war." ---
The guard that escorted Puck out, led him to one of the private rooms where people can be under circumstances.
He releases him, folding his arms. "You're very foolish.x "
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Aug 27, 2019 21:07:10 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Aug 27, 2019 21:07:10 GMT -5
Maximus could sense the annoyance between his 'silly teasing' and Kratos' own pet. Teaching him? He hoped the guard didn't 'teach' him harshly. Sure, the boy was foolish. He was a kid. "A child has many questions. It's how they learn what to do and what not to do." He finally answered. "And the pet trade wasn't entirely about humans. It's humans or apes owning other pets. Like small rodents, Liger kits, and 'wolf pups'. A human, young and old, could use these pets as companions while their owners are busy, out for long hours, and unconditional love." Maximus went on to explain. "Humans in captivity often go depressed, saddened, and are lonely that they want the 'easy' way out of their owner's houses. Despite all the safety we provide for them."
The fire, he had heard about and was worried. "It's moving quickly and one of our teachers from the school is missing. Hasn't been seen since. The school is worried about her." Maximus added. "She's one of the best teachers they have. Also, Valhalla's children have awakened from their comas. His cure works for both apes and humans."
The news was a mix of good and bad. The worst news yet to come. "Law abiding citizens don't want a war. They want peace."
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Aug 28, 2019 0:40:23 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2019 0:40:23 GMT -5
Puck was already annoyed.
Why did this training always have to be so harsh? All he’d even done was talk! It wasn’t like he’d been complaining or even said it *to* anyone. All he’d done was make a comment to himself!
“Well I’m sorry. It’s not like I got a guidebook for what to do in there!” Puck replied in frustration -he wasn’t sure anymore. “Am I supposed to just sit there on his lap and not say anything? Just be some cute hood ornament?”
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Sept 1, 2019 19:18:11 GMT -5
Post by Nikita on Sept 1, 2019 19:18:11 GMT -5
Nikita quietly enters as Maximus was discussing the sour occurrences within the massive city. She also walks in as the 'child' law hadn't been working correctly as some of them scheming. Well, that's what you get when you're not pondering before placing it. Doesn't help either to operate in secret.
She places herself in the seat far from Kratos. She was not thrilled to be here, and was on the verge to leave. As long as she kept four massive 'solid' bodyguards near, she agreed.
"If you want to discuss peace terms, one of them is either rid that law or change it someway," she strictly states, placing her palms over one and the other. "It's out of control."
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Sept 2, 2019 12:13:00 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Sept 2, 2019 12:13:00 GMT -5
Maximus drummed her fingers on his desk as he considered the child as pets law. "I've been getting complaints about this 'new child pet law' every single day and night. Our illustrious president is too busy to 'consider' that the pet law is out of control'. Already one 13-14 year old was kidnapped by 'some shady' apes and the authorities have been notified. There have been a number of closures of these places according to Zephram." This was also one of the many reasons why the pet trade of humans needed to be discussed. But Kratos didn't want to hear what was going on under his nose. "There are apes who are so shady that they are willing to find any young human no matter what age they are to sell to the Shadow Market. Then the shadow market sells them for a high price." Maximus added.
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Sept 4, 2019 14:12:08 GMT -5
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Post by Kratos on Sept 4, 2019 14:12:08 GMT -5
The palace guard really wasn't in the mood to 'teach' or 'babysit'. Actually, he was annoyed with his 'premotion'. His head shakes, sighing. "Look, look, pup. I'm not any happier then you are," he snorts.
"If you think I'm going to 'hit' you, then you're wrong. I would rather eat raw meat than to ever touch a human." His handshakes along with his head. "Yes, basically. You're very silent for the entire thing. No noises. Unless someone asks a question to you."
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Sept 4, 2019 14:16:47 GMT -5
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Post by Kratos on Sept 4, 2019 14:16:47 GMT -5
"Really, Maximus..." He stops, then peers over at the orangutan. "How would you know? Have you been there?" His eyes rolled, annoyed. "Never mind that, it's anything on that black market. You really think it's children...no its more."
He turns his eye on the vexed Swedish queen. "Your Highness, I will not remove the law. I'm not the only one with it now." He sighs, "I can modify it. Even force more restrictions..but that's not going to stop criminals. We need more patrols, qualified patrols to be in various districts, even undercover." His head drops, "prison time, even banishment, if needed."
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Sept 4, 2019 14:58:34 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2019 14:58:34 GMT -5
To say Puck was more annoyed was saying something.
But at the same time, he had no way to really argue. If he argued he’d probably get in actual trouble. So he took a deep breath, swallowing his pride wasn’t going to be fun. But he had to for the sake of his own survival, or at least he figured...
“Fine. I’ll be quiet. Can we just get this over with?” He finally replied with frustration. “I don’t want to be sitting in his lap. But I know I’m going there either way. So I’ll tell him you gave me a “lesson” and we’ll call it coposetic.”
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Sept 4, 2019 16:52:24 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2019 16:52:24 GMT -5
Spork had spent a half an hour being chased down.
He was determined not to go to this meeting. Especially not with... Orangutans. But even though he’d escaped it had pretty much been a moot effort of running in circles. When he’d finally been caught he’d practically cussed out the ape that took him.
He was dragged in during the middle of it to find not one by tthree orangutans. Including the king! Really? This was not his idea of a good time. He grumbled as a guard pushed him toward where Maximus was seated. The boy was thankful he was at least dressed somewhat decently in a shirt and jeans.
“Oh look they’re somewhat competent, they caught me.” He said dryly. Though he would be stubborn enough not to get on Maximus’ lap yet. Wanting at least some of his dignity.
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Sept 4, 2019 16:59:31 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Sept 4, 2019 16:59:31 GMT -5
Maximus was about to speak when they were interrupted by his own 'pet' who wouldn't stop creating a scene. He also knew that the human would keep attempting to flee the lap. It wasn't going to be easy to train him. He rubbed his head and shook a finger at him. "Don't start and sit down in one of the benches." He ordered.
Then he turned to Kratos. "I did some investigating on my own time of these shady cages and places. Renegades were there. But not all of them were 'closed' down. There were like 15 or so more opening up in areas. I personally felt I needed to check these places out alongside authorities."
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