o3; Companion

[dataset]

Who:  Connor (dataset) and any residents of the Happy Hens Farm
What: Adopting stray animals questionmark?
When: May 1
Where: Happy Hens Farm
Warnings: Nnnnnothing right now.


If he were going to undertake the task of caring for an animal in the future, it would be prudent to look into how to care for them first. Or - more pointedly - how to consistently feed them. Connor had been told that the stables were the best place to start looking. Apparently, there was some sort of food supply that Wanderers were free to use.

So Connor set out for the stables on the only farm that he knew of in Asgard - Happy Hens Farm. The android headed to the farm grounds, idly adjusting the cuffs of his jacket as he did so. It had been getting warmer as of late, but he still couldn't quite shake the habit of dressing in the button-down shirts and long jackets that the city seemed eager to provide.

Connor glanced around the stalls and fenced-in areas to see if there was anyone around. He'd only been to the farm once before. Hopefully, there was someone around who could assist him.

Comments

[madcuriosity]

"Oh, well, I know it's free for the animals here," she gestured to all the animals around them. "But I'm afraid I don't know about other animals, sir. Would you like me to get Lady Crawley or the Captain so you can ask them?"

[dataset]

A reasonable answer, but he shook his head to refuse the offer. "That's all right, Alice. I'll find them sometime later." It felt much too odd to have someone else take on tasks on his behalf like that.

Connor clasped his hands behind his back as his attention strayed to the pooch just beyond her. "What's your dogs name?"

[madcuriosity]

"This is Thor!" she patted her leg and the golden retriever was quick to put his paws up on her lap. "Thor was Lord Peter's dog, now he's mine! Do you like dogs? Is that what you're getting food for?"

[dataset]

He nodded with a small half-smile, sure he liked dogs! "In a way." Connor answered vaguely. "I am considering caring for a dog. However, I've never cared for an animal before." Or anything that needed consistent attention for that matter. "I'm not entirely sure what they need besides food."

[madcuriosity]

"Oh, well I've never had a dog before coming here, either. I've always only had kitties. But they need toys like balls and ropes and the sort to tug on or fetch. They need water bowls and a leash for walks outside. They need a pillow bed to sleep on unless you want them sleeping in your bed, and then, if you have a dog with long fur, as Thor does, then you'll need brushes!"

[dataset]

"Oh..." Connor's eyes looked at her, then the dog before flicking downward at the ground. He gave a little sigh. "That makes sense, but I'm not sure where to acquire any of those items."

[madcuriosity]

"Well some of them you can get here, sir," she gestured towards the house and the barn in general. "But I suppose you could ask the Captain where he got all of his items. We have a good many animals, after all!"

[dataset]

Connor nodded. Suppose he would have to try that. "Are there many animals here?" He knew it was a Farm, but... "I've only been here once. I knew there were a few, but I tried not to intrude too much."

[madcuriosity]

"Oh yes, 2 dogs, four cats, horses, cows, and several more, but I really think I should get the Captain if you want a full inventory of things, sir."