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chill13 In reply to ??? [2015-08-22 06:28:59 +0000 UTC]
He really does. He's gentle and kind, but he doesn't let Rover get away with things if he can at all help it.
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Klonvon [2015-08-12 20:53:24 +0000 UTC]
Now I'm really curious about Soorn. He's got a... well, not really rougher but certainly firmer attitude then other Jssfloon I've seen. And I can't help but wonder how a Third got his own farm. He's a great character, and such a wonderful father-figure for Rover. He seems to know exactly how to handle him.
And I love his design. Clearly Flyspurs species, but also distinct.
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chill13 In reply to Klonvon [2015-08-12 21:40:50 +0000 UTC]
He's learned that he has to be on the blunt side when dealing with Rover. He's spent a lot of time alone on his farm and that also has whittled away at some of that Jssfloon politeness. He's never rude...but he doesn't always sugar-coat things as much as society might like him to.
Good question. A Third owning land is almost unheard of.
So very glad you like him!!! He's a fairly new character to me too, so I thought I would do several of these short stories revolving around him and Rover.
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quiroz2 [2015-08-11 15:07:33 +0000 UTC]
I love these stories!
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chill13 In reply to AlexVanArsdale [2015-08-11 15:16:25 +0000 UTC]
Aw! Thanks!
Yeah, Rover has an intense wanderlust that he just can't shake. Rover likes the Jssfloon and since he doesn't remember living anywhere different her might have been content living with them if it were not for two things. That little info drive tells him that a human is supposed to be big, brave and ready for adventure and Jssfloon is a pretty lazy, laid back place. The other thing is the tourists. They tell him that the universe is so much bigger than this one tiny, wet planet, with billions of lightyears to explore...and somewhere out there there are people like him.
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chill13 In reply to AlexVanArsdale [2015-08-11 19:05:22 +0000 UTC]
Jssfloon is a pretty nice place, laid back and relaxed. Which bored Rover to death.
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Zeragii [2015-08-11 14:06:21 +0000 UTC]
Awesome, and beautifully drawn as usual!
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WorldBuildersInc [2015-08-11 13:23:12 +0000 UTC]
RIGHT IN THE FEELS MAN
RIGHT IN THE FEELS
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chill13 In reply to WorldBuildersInc [2015-08-11 13:57:15 +0000 UTC]
LOL! Glad you like! Soorn was such a big part of Rover's young life and we really didn't know anything about him so I thought I would do a few of these little stories.
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MerryellaBrandybuck [2015-08-11 10:59:22 +0000 UTC]
A great story! And I love Soorn, he's amazing!
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chill13 In reply to MerryellaBrandybuck [2015-08-11 13:56:23 +0000 UTC]
He really is a stand-up guy. He's trying his very best to raise Rover right, but the human doesn't make it easy for him.
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chill13 In reply to MerryellaBrandybuck [2015-08-11 18:40:41 +0000 UTC]
Oh, he never does. It's just when he gets something in his head consequences don't even come to mind.
Compared to the polite, well-behaved Jssfloon..OH YEAH.
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Rebel-Rider [2015-08-11 04:34:47 +0000 UTC]
I like that Rover has to take responsibility for his actions. Probably a good thing he didn't try stowing away on Klate's ship. Klate probably would have said something along the lines of, "Learn something useful and come back in a few years if you want a job." Soorn most likely would NOT have been pleased if Rover made friends with a pirate, though Klate's got some pretty high standards.
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chill13 In reply to Rebel-Rider [2015-08-11 05:36:31 +0000 UTC]
It's one lesson he has a really hard time learning. And when he DOES learn it he usually forgets it when the next big scheme pops into his head.
LOL! I'm sure Rover would have taken hun up on that. And no, Soorn would not have been happy.
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chill13 In reply to Rebel-Rider [2015-08-11 14:50:59 +0000 UTC]
That is a big part of him wanting to go. While he doesn't remember ever having humans around and he's not really deprived in any way he has a rabid curiosity and just needs to know that they are still out there.
Oooohhh. Well, Rover would love that. He'd love target practicing with it. But despite how many guns are shown in Rover's westerns Soorn would have none of it. And Third or not he would certainly have something to say to Klate about it.
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Rebel-Rider In reply to chill13 [2015-08-11 22:34:10 +0000 UTC]
I bet.
I figure he'd love practicing, and Klate wouldn't give some random kid a gun that could actually hurt anyone.
A furious Soorm tramping into the spaceport to give someone Klate's size a piece of his mind would be an amusing picture.
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chill13 In reply to Rebel-Rider [2015-08-11 22:51:11 +0000 UTC]
Soorn is not afraid to drop the usual Jssfloon politeness when it comes to looking after Rover. And he wouldn't care what kind of weapon it was he would certainly give him a piece of his mind. Rover would be protesting all over the place, though.
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Rebel-Rider In reply to chill13 [2015-08-11 23:05:58 +0000 UTC]
I'm sure Rover would be pretty upset if he lost his gun and Soorn wouldn't be able to use Rover's heroes as an example, then Klate would probably try to defend Rover. That could be quite the argument.
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chill13 In reply to Rebel-Rider [2015-08-11 23:22:48 +0000 UTC]
"Aw! Come on, Soorn! How can I ever be a cowboy without a gun?"
"We are not talking about this.". Soorn says as he marches up to Klate and slaps the gun into his huge paw. "I believe this belongs to you. Thank you for your interest in the boy but I am certain you have better things to do with your time and resources than arming children."
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Rebel-Rider In reply to chill13 [2015-08-11 23:30:23 +0000 UTC]
Klate tries to hand the gun back. "He's not staying here forever. Anyone can see that. The galaxy is a dangerous place and he should know how to defend himself. I'm not saying he has to know how to kill, but there are stun weapons out there."
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chill13 In reply to Rebel-Rider [2015-08-11 23:45:28 +0000 UTC]
"I have no doubt of that." Soorn draws himself up as tall as he can, which is only about to Klate's chest. "But Jssfloon is not. The only way it will become so is if people begin carrying weapons."
"Soorn, I ain't gonna shoot nobody! You know I wouldn't...."
"Hush!...please."
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Rebel-Rider In reply to chill13 [2015-08-11 23:57:39 +0000 UTC]
Klate's ears droop. "I wish you were right, that peace would keep you safe." Klate touches a scar on his arm, then looks at Rover's disappointed expression. "Couldn't the boy learn to shoot so he can keep varmints away from the crops or something?"
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chill13 In reply to Rebel-Rider [2015-08-12 00:13:52 +0000 UTC]
"I imagine peace is a rare commodity in your chosen profession." A flick of his tail indicated just what he thought of that choice. He glanced back at Rover who's green eyes had never been so wide and pleading. "We have humane traps to contain our 'varmints'.". He looks up at Klate. "What is the power on this?"
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Rebel-Rider In reply to chill13 [2015-08-12 00:21:54 +0000 UTC]
"Unfortunately, it is a rare commodity everywhere," Klate replies. He looks at the pistol. "This is meant for training so it's harmless, not like killing bullets or our stunners." He pulls out a ball about the size of a fist. "When he aims at this, it changes color when it's hit. It makes them useful for space trips when the crew has nothing to do." He winks. "It might keep him out of trouble, at least for a few days."
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chill13 In reply to Rebel-Rider [2015-08-12 00:39:18 +0000 UTC]
Soorn sighs. 'I suppose that is unfortunately true. As I was saying...we use traps for our pests. But they have not been terribly effective lately." He taps the switch on the side that is labeled 'chromatic' or 'light stun'. "Is this functional?"
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Rebel-Rider In reply to chill13 [2015-08-12 00:46:12 +0000 UTC]
Klate smiles. "Yes. It won't go much past light stun for small pests. I didn't want to give a boy anything that could hurt someone."
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chill13 In reply to Rebel-Rider [2015-08-12 00:54:37 +0000 UTC]
"I don't like weapons.". He stated more bluntly than most Jssfloon would dare. "And I don't want to teach Rover to."
Rover blew out a breath of defeat.
"But we do need to keep this prekeets out of the fields."
Rovers head shot up and his eyes widened as Soorn set the device in his hands.
"Thank you!". Rover threw his arms around Soorn in a tight hug and did the same to Klate.
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Rebel-Rider In reply to chill13 [2015-08-12 02:30:58 +0000 UTC]
Klate retuned the hug, then turned to Soorn. "A weapon is only a tool. What matters is who holds it. Rover's a good boy. Teach him responsibility and he won't use any weapon for evil."
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chill13 In reply to Rebel-Rider [2015-08-12 15:12:23 +0000 UTC]
Soorn raised a disapproving eyebrow at Klate's assessment of weapons. "In this particular case I agree with you...as this tool will be used for nothing except capturing pests and playing with colors, isnt that right Rover?"
Rover held up a hand. "I swear on Silver's saddle!". He turned the device over and over in his hands as if amazed it was still there. "Now I gotta get me a holster! Can't have a quick draw without somethin' to draw it from. This k I'll call her Bessy! Yeeehaw, I can't wait to get to the field!" He took off toward the beach throwing several more thank yous over his shoulder.
Soorn smiled and shook his head. "This is the first time he's ever WANTED to work in the fields."
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Rebel-Rider In reply to chill13 [2015-08-12 20:49:48 +0000 UTC]
Klate laughed. "It should give him something better to do than begging every space captain who comes by to take a passenger." He places a hand on Soorn's shoulder. "When your boy is old enough to get work on a ship, make sure he finds a good captain. Some are scum, even by my standards."
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I think it's your turn to post in the SS10 RPG.
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Rebel-Rider In reply to chill13 [2015-08-12 22:32:14 +0000 UTC]
Klate nodded. "I think you'll have more say than you think. He respects you. You're doing a good job," Klate winked. "other than the lack of combat training, that is."
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You may have missed something. We're on page 2 now.
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chill13 In reply to Rebel-Rider [2015-08-13 00:40:06 +0000 UTC]
Soorn let out a small disapproving chuff at that last comment but only said: "I really hope so."
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Rebel-Rider In reply to chill13 [2015-08-13 01:20:58 +0000 UTC]
Klate turned. "I'd better get back to my crew. A few of them don't much care for the humidity here, and my doctor might decide to stay if I don't get going soon."
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chill13 In reply to Rebel-Rider [2015-08-13 01:29:09 +0000 UTC]
Soorn nodded. "By all means. I didn't mean to keep you." He smiled up at the massive pirate, and surprised that he actually meant his next words. "It was a pleasure to meet you."
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Rebel-Rider In reply to chill13 [2015-08-13 01:33:37 +0000 UTC]
"And you too," Klate said. "Goodbye."
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chill13 In reply to John-AM [2015-08-11 05:42:02 +0000 UTC]
Yay! So glad you like! I'm hoping to do several of these little stories and sketches of these two. Although neither of them really admit it Soorn and Rover are as close to father and son as you can get. Which is one reason Rover doesn't like to displease him...that and Soorn can give a whopper of a guilt trip.
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