IC: Prior to the Network Shutdown and post torte time with Nunnally

[thekingsgambit]

[One failemp appears to be lugging around a backpack this morning. Whatever could that be for?]

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[ascendthethorns]

[I WONDER if it has something to do with why — gosh I need a quirky nickname for her — Cornelia is at the pen outside their cabin!!!]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[And she isn't even accompanied by their usual furry sentinel this time. Which is good because Lelouch probably won't favor being leaped up whilst carrying his burden. Walking up and expecting the whole of the pen briefly before commenting to her.]

And where did you finally decide to put her?

[ascendthethorns]

[Nods to the doghouse, to which Lassie is tethered and in which she has fallen asleep.]

Her feet are too muddy for her to be allowed inside the cabin.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

I imagine elder sister had some time helping her use up those impossible stores of energy first.

[Rolling bag off one shoulder and setting it on the ground.]

[ascendthethorns]

[Tests part of the fence with a hard yank toward her.]

I was revisiting some of her training, but her efforts were poor. We've been too lax with her.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

The weather's better for it now. We can resume her regular schedule.

[Notes how loose that part is, as the metal meshing almost comes completely off the wood at the motion.]

The whole thing will have to replaced. We cannot afford any disparities that may reveal themselves later into the season. Those fool creatures are prolific enough to overrun the mess hall should their numbers increase any further.

[ascendthethorns]

[lesigh.]

Are we still without a veterinarian?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Ah. You would think Sayre would have more interest in filling that position, given her... pet.

[ascendthethorns]

Marcy? She's become little more than a glorified roof ornament. If anything, she is testament to Sayre's indifference toward the animals she spawns here.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

She favored that one enough to find her a location once she separated her from her swamp.

[Opening bag and removing various implements of meshing installation, along with plenty of nails and two hammers. We are also assuming the roll of meshing itself has been previously dragged nearby because the thought of Lelouch bringing that by himself is loltastic.]

We should start with checking on the mechanism for the gate. I have already explained how it operates to Nunnally so she should no longer require assistance when visiting them.

[ascendthethorns]

[I'm stuck on Lelouch carrying VARIOUS implements and PLENTY of nails and TWO hammers, too... OOCly. But possibly ICly as well.]

Then begin there. I'll confirm that we have enough wood.

[She will also avoid entering the pens at all costs.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[I can manage hammers, shears and nails without passing out ok!

Also, does this mean I have to go inside the pen? :|]

Does any of it look especially damaged?

[ascendthethorns]

The bases are too soft: they've begun to splinter, and the west-facing ones are attracting fungus.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Dislikes this idea of fungus.]

Show me.

[ascendthethorns]

[Westward hoooooo.]

Of course, it's impossible to tell whether it's the effect of a poor sealant or an act of mischief.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Ah, mischief on behalf of this place?

Though I would not be overly surprised if it were the former.

[As I seriously doubt Suzaku knows how to properly set up a fence, even with instructions.]

[ascendthethorns]

Let us guarantee that it won't be the former this time.

[Kneels down and brushes aside some grass.]

Here. Look.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Yep, that's definitely fungus, and it looks fairly natural to me. :\ You suck, Suzaku.]

Tch, at least it does not appear that the animals have been nosing around it. The grass is still high. But you are right that we should replace the beams before the infestation finds its way to other parts of the enclosure and causes any number of problems.

[ascendthethorns]

We'll begin once you've finished your inspection of the gates. Since I'd like to expand the enclosure, it is unnecessary to relocate these creatures.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Heading in that direction with a tiny screwdriver or something.]

Expand?

[ascendthethorns]

Mm, by approximately a metre on each side to make it easier for Nunnally to move through.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Ah, she has quite an advantage with them. The sound of her chair discourages them from trying to bowl her over in their reckless greetings.

[Working on the front of the gate goes here. Yes, I'm stalling from working on the inside for aforementioned reasons. >>]

[ascendthethorns]

[Checking the wood now!]

She has managed to earn their respect, or whatever passes for it in their animal minds.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

She gives them treats.

[At mention of the word, some of the shollies began to bleat-bark in unison.]

[ascendthethorns]

Then I stand corrected. She has doomed us to their expectation of food.