♥ In the heat of summer sunshine [In Dollet; Open]

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[Things are going so much better now. Between catching up on her sleep and enjoying the marked lack of classes, Rinoa's in a much better mood than she's been in the for the last several weeks. Sadly she's not the sort of person who survives very well on a limited amount of sleep so all those nightmares had been well, a nightmare.

Everything was better now and she was getting te sleep she needed night after night. This is why with a much improved outlook on life and way less caffeine in her veins, she's hanging out in the city square of Dollet.]

Feels nice to be out in the fresh air and off Garden for once, doesn't it girl?

[Sitting on the edge of the fountain, she smiles as she ruffles Angelo's fur fondly. After a moment the dog gives her an enthusiastic lick and then bounds off in search of a something (a stick, a ball, a person?) they can use for play. Rinoa stays behind, legs stretching out in front of her as she leans back a little to enjoy the sunlight.]

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[renzokukens.livejournal.com]

[Angelo in fact ended up finding Squall. Or rather he was headed in that direction to begin with so it didn't matter. He only crouched down to scratch the dog behind her ears for a moment and stood, knowing that the way she'd run from was where Rinoa had to be, which (if memory served him right - which seemed to be failing lately - ) was where the city square was.

So that's where Squall heads for.]

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[Ah, a familiar face! Angelo is more than happy to sit for a moment as Squall scratches her ears. Then with a yip and a happy tail waggle she's bounding back towards Rinoa to announce the good news.]

[Rinoa looked up at Angelo's racket and smiled at the familiar form walking behind her some ways.]

Good girl Angelo!

[She leaned down to give her dog some much deserved adoration. Definitely the best Angelo Find result she'd had to date.]

I kind of expected you to still be holed up in your office. This is a pleasant surprise.

[renzokukens.livejournal.com]

I thought about it. [Goes to stand just next to her at the edge of the fountain and then sits next to her.]

[rebellingheart]

Glad you decided to get out and about then. [She leans back a little more, just happy to soak up the sunlight.] You spend far too much time cooped up in there lately.

[renzokukens.livejournal.com]

It's my job.

[rebellingheart]

See that's the keyword. It's your job, not your life, right? [He'd left it so open for that one, sorry.] You need to get out more. Your friends all miss you, you know.

[renzokukens.livejournal.com]

[Squall sighs to himself. She's right. He does need to at least get out more. Or at least open a window in his office to get in some fresh air.]

They know where to find me.

[fierybluebird]

Hey there Angelo. [Bends down to pet the dog cheerfully. And yes, he greeted the dog before the owner.]

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[Angelo barks happily at that, pressing closer to Marco's pats rather energetically. She remember him and his awesome attention! The rather happy doggy grin on her face proves it!

The noise attracts Rinoa's attention and she wanders over to investigate.]

Marco, hi! Enjoying your vacation?

[fierybluebird]

Yup! And you Rinoa? [Keeps petting and scritching Angelo behind the ears.]

[rebellingheart]

Lots of sunshine, lots of sleep, and a lack of homework. I'd say it's pretty much perfect.

[Angelo, meanwhile, is soaking up that affection like a starving puppy, almost like she'd not just been getting rather lavish attention from Rinoa. The silly thing.]

[fierybluebird]

Oh good, the nightmares didn't bother you?

[Scritch, scritch, scritch and then Marco holds a stick over Angelo's nose and tosses it for fetch!]

[rebellingheart]

I think I drank more tea and coffee in the last month than I have in my entire life. Did the nightmares get you too?

[And this is why Marco is one of Angelo's favorite humans. Giving a happy little yip the dog is off running after the stick rather eagerly.]

[fierybluebird]

Quite a bit. I set my personal record for staying up, but I think I still owe John Doe the benefit of winning that one. Good thing they seem mostly gone, eh?

[That works for him since he likes Angelo so much.]

[smokeidiot.livejournal.com]

[Dog. The animal catches the attention of one wandering ginger who waves a stick around to catch the dog's attention.]

Here doggy...

[No, he's not a weirdo who carries around sticks in hopes of maybe running into dogs. Badou's got a missing pet flier in his other hand and he's just trying to see if Angelo's that dog.]

[rebellingheart]

[Angelo, being the super smart dog she is, is certainly interested in the stick but she was clearly more curious about the stranger carrying it. So naturally this leads to several barks before she wanders over to get a closer look.

The barking attracts Rinoa's attention who stands up and goes looking for her dog.]

Angelo, what is it? Did you find something?

[smokeidiot.livejournal.com]

[By the time Rinoa wandered over, Badou had already discovered that Angelo wasn't the dog he was after. There was a decidedly disappointed air about him even as he reached out to pet Angelo and scratch her ears.

The talking catches his attention and he looks up at Rinoa from where he'd crouched down.]

Hey. This your dog?

[rebellingheart]

[Angelo doesn't care what the paper is for, she's just glad for the attention.]

[Rinoa smiles at the sight, Angelo apparently has a real knack for finding people who don't mind giving her a little loving attention.]

She is, her name's Angelo.

>D

[redcinemareel]

[This city was quite interesting, and as Grell, donning a simple dress continued to look around the area, scouting it out, there was suddenly a four legged creature at his legs. He was surprised to see a dog here, as he hadn't encountered any animals yet since being here.

He bends down and grins at the dog, petting it gently.] What a pretty dog you are! And a lovely coat of fur as well.

You'd better be so glad she can't recognize you by sight Grell Bl

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[Angelo gives a rather proud sounding woof in answer to that, relishing any and all attention she could find.]

[This naturally draws Rinoa's attention and she heads over to see exactly what her dog had gotten into.]

Did you make a new friend, girl?

That was the point. :D

[redcinemareel]

So cute~! [Continues to lavish attention on the dog before hearing a new voice. He looked over from his crouch.]

You're the owner of this beauty? [Grins.] My, how pretty you are!

XD Oh dear

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[Welcome to Angelo's favorite humans list, at least for now, because attention and praise was super nice.]

I think we kind of own each other sometimes actually. [She smiles] Thanks. [Looking over the stranger she came to one conclusion.] You're from Garden, right?

But here comes the mayhem. >.>

[redcinemareel]

[If Grell was human, he'd probably get on the list...

Grell stood up from his crouch and nodded softly.] How could you tell~? [Grins.] It's the dress, isn't it? [Examines his dress casually with a thoughtful look.] I had hoped it wouldn't give me away. [DRAMATIC SIGH]

Just thought I'd take a stroll around town. Very glad I did~. [Pats the dog's head softly before extending a hand with a smile.] I'm Grell.

She never gave her name, but that doesn't matter now.

[rebellingheart]

[Angelo considers Grell human, because he at least looks human and that's good enough for her.]

It's not the dress. People not from this world sometimes seem to have something about them that just seems to make them stand out somehow.

After being on Garden so long it's nice to get out, stretch your legs, and enjoy the sunshine that's for sure. [Angelo enjoys that pat very, very much.] Grell? The Grell of the list? [Her tone might be cooling just a little bit, because she's still rather miffed at that man's post.]

Indeed. *watches with popcorn*

[redcinemareel]

I suppose you're right. Sticking out is what I do best. [Nods knowingly.]

...yes, that's me. [Curious eyebrow, taking back his extended hand. It felt a bit silly leaving it hanging there. He instead folded his arms behind him with a casual smile.] Why~?