Video | Sit Boy~

[nutsornothing]

Type: Video
Sender ID: nutsornothing (Denji)
To: Public
Subject: Introducing the new pup!
Warnings: ADORABLE DOG!?

[The feed starts off with nothing but Denji's face crowding the camera beaming a toothy grin until he finally props the shellphone up against a nearby tree before stepping back a few paces, flashing his signature peace sign followed by a teasing wink.]

What's up everyone! Been awhile since I've talked on here but I'm back with some sick news!

[Turning away from the camera momentarily the teenager whistles loudly with a wave of his hands in front of his face. A few seconds of silence filled the air until the sound of a dog barking fills the void as the massive Irish wolfhound practically tramples him, quickly knocking the boy off his feet as it begins to lick his face furiously. Ensuing laughter following as he gently pushes his newfound companion off him patting his head, a wholesome smile filling over his features.]

Check out my new doggo! He's fuckin' huge, eh!?

[His furry canine barking on cue at the praise whilst Denji picks up a stick from the ground and throws it into the shallows of ocean, his pet rushing off to retrieve it instantaneously.]

I saved him and a bunch of others from this rich asshole's island that me and Eustace raided awhile ago! The rest are safe and sound at the animal sanctuary if anyone wants one too!

[The wet dog comes back with the stick between its teeth, tail wagging happily before shaking its fur of the excess water causing Denji to throw his hands up defensively.]

Aw c'mon dude!! Oh yeah, I almost forgot the other reason I'm here...What kinda name should I give him? I've just been callin' him doggo for like a month now. If anyone wants to meet him we're at the beach in Eltrut right now or you can hit me up later! Peace out!

Comments

[nutsornothing]

[Cue the look of astonishment plastered over the boy's features at the prospect of a large scale boat capable of being powered by an engine similar to the one's back home. Given the lack of technology here it would surely be an impressive feat but you know what he'd be even more excited for? A television with the capabilities to play movies but one thing at a time he supposed even if he was a tad impatient.]

Damn that's pretty badass! I mean it's no TV but hey I'd sure like to take a ride on it someday when its all done.

[He's such a punk kid sorry Emet.]

[emet_sulk]

That will depend entirely on the entity who possesses the first, working ship. Which I've yet to decide, by the way. The last thing I want is this being used for conquest.

[ Emet-Selch's expression doesn't change much but he does look...faintly stressed. ]

[nutsornothing]

Well...I know my captain is more of the 'hero type' so I don't think he would try and rule the world or some shit if it went to our crew!

[The Seventh Heaven would be the most badass ship in all of Eltrut if it had an engine and a bar that was for damn sure.]

[emet_sulk]

...I would not put so much faith in 'heroes' if I were you.

[ Any well-meaning person can justify horrendous acts for 'the greater good'. ]

No man believes themselves the villain of their own story.

[nutsornothing]

Why not? I'm sorta a hero myself y'know dude!

[Maybe not as genuine as the majority of his Paladin crew especially considering his status as a Corsair personally but he still had a good heart at the end of the day even if his methods were a little unorthodox.]

I don't really know what that means but...I've done some shit I'm not proud of.

[emet_sulk]

[ He scoffs lightly and shrugs. ]

That is what I mean. No hero is unblemished. Saving one person, or even one people, comes at the cost of another. There is no gain without sacrifice.

'Tis egotistical to think otherwise.

[ He sounds...bitter. ]

[nutsornothing]

[Denji knows this all too well seeing many of his colleagues die before his very eyes, hell even killing one of his best friends by his own hand which haunts him to this very day. Sighing solemnly with a nod in agreement the feral teenager rubs the back of his neck awkwardly.]

Yeah...I've seen a lot of people die so I know how you feel man.

[This conversation turned into a real Debbie downer situation. It seems as though his newfound canine companion can tell Denji is a little upset, moving to jump up on its hind legs and licks his face causing him to smile sincerely and laugh a bit cheering him up.]

Guess you don't like talkin' about death, huh, buddy?

[emet_sulk]

[ Bitter though he may be, Emet-Selch is used to having to shrug off his gripes. He huffs at the dog's antics. ]

Look after that creature well. They could save your life.

[nutsornothing]

[Rubbing the back of his neck Denji kind of laughs half heartedly with a subtle nod of his head followed by a smug grin.]

Y'know that kinda already happened! He bit a guard in the nuts before he could shoot me in the face with their gun and made them miss their shot!

[emet_sulk]

Oh? [ His lips twitch. ] Such a valiant act from a small fellow. Have you received any suggestions for its name yet?

[nutsornothing]

Small?! You see the size of this dog I could ride him like a horse dude!!

[As if to showcase the unnamed canine's size Denji kneels beside his pet which on all fours was taller than him. Tilting its head curiously the puppy jumps on top of the boy knocking him on his ass unceremoniously causing him to chuckle unabashedly with a nod of his head.]

Yeah a couple but nothing seems to be sticking so far...Got any ideas?

I legit had trouble thinking of a name for a dog Emet would suggest

[emet_sulk]

I was never good with names...

[ He watches the two roughhouse for a little while, head propped up by the back of his hand as e thinks. ]

How about 'Yperaspisou'? A name worthy of a stout defender.

LOL ITS OKAY <3

[nutsornothing]

[When Emet puts forth the name for suggestion, Denji looks towards the feed with a tilt of his head in confusion, his unnamed canine companion mirroring him curiously with its tongue draped out the side of his mouth.]

Yerpa....huh!? I have no idea what that means or even how to say that right! What does that even mean!?

[emet_sulk]

[ Yeah... That was probably too complicated for such a simple boy. ]

...Ypera will do. The original word means 'defender'. But I suppose 'ypera' is not so bad a name. That word means 'beyond'.

[nutsornothing]

[He's so dumb, Emet. Why would you make him try and pronounce such a complicated name!?]

Defender? That would be a cool name then I guess but uh...I can't even say it right.

[Tilting his head curiously as he scratches the side of his face.]

Just what the hell language is that anyways though!?

[emet_sulk]

[ He's terrible with pet names okay!! ]

My native language. A dead language now, I suppose.

[nutsornothing]

[Does that mean you didn't have a pet name for Hythlodaeus? Eyebrow wiggle.]

Huh? What do ya mean you're standing right there how is it dead?!

[He's got a point, Emet. Even if it is a stupid point is it really dead if someone is still alive to speak it?]

[emet_sulk]

[ Any pet names in that regard are between Hyth and whatever god/s are watching.

Denji's oblivious statement is...oddly validating, in a way. He can't decide how he feels about it. ]

...I'm dead in my world, boy, and I'm the only one of my kind here. What use is there reviving my people's language?

[nutsornothing]

[Sometimes he can prove a point albeit idiotically. Shrugging his shoulders a bit, Denji sighs as he rubs a hand at the back of his neck.]

There ain't anyone like me here either from back home...But you don't want your people to die out completely, right?

[emet_sulk]

Even if I teach others my native language, that means nothing without the culture associated with it. A culture that I know cannot be replicated by mortals no matter how much they try.

I don't want my people to be remembered as some half-hearted, deluded vision of who they actually were.

[nutsornothing]

[Well this just got rather depressing now didn't it? Nodding solemnly in return Denji kind of understands where the other is coming from even if he wholly doesn't make sense of it all.]

That kind of sucks dude...But if you say so.

[An awkward pause as he tries to divert the conversation away to something less bleak, shifting his attention back towards the dog at his side smiling down at the animal scratching under his chin.]

So do you wanna meet him sometime, Emet? He's real good with people!

[emet_sulk]

[ Sorry, kid, Emet is a pretty depressing guy to hang around. ]

--What, the dog?

[ He isn't expecting that invitation and he's visibly thrown off by it. ]

...I don't really know if the creature would enjoy my company.

[nutsornothing]

[It's okay they both come with their fair share of baggage so he doesn't hold it against him. Nodding at the question, Denji smiles sincerely with a burst of hushed laughter shaking his head.]

Of course he will! Bring him a bone or some sort of food and he'll be your new best friend, Emet!

[Much like his master the dog loved shoveling food into his mouth and was a quick way to garner affection from both of them.]

[emet_sulk]

Food, hmm?

[ Appeal to the stomach. A tried and true method. He still hesitates before reluctantly nodding. ]

Fine. But I'm leaving the moment it tries to bite me.

[nutsornothing]

Hell yeah!

[Waving his hands in front of his person, Denji laughs hysterically with a shake of his head. Kneeling down to rub each side of his dog's face before turning his attention back towards the feed.]

He wouldn't hurt a fly isn't that right buddy!? Well...Unless you try and hurt someone then he might bite your nuts like he did saving my life when we first met!