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Kaze - Character Tropes

[A thing I compiled for fun for my portrayal of Kaze and all my headcanons. There is so much stuff on TVTropes that I may keep adding as I go. He does have a page on it but it's lackluster for my taste XD but here it is.]

[Putting all this crap under a read more cuz that is long.]

Purpose-Driven Immortality / Regenerative Immortality - as long as the prophecy holds and Chaos still exists, Kaze cannot die. When his body is killed, he comes back through regeneration, centered on the Magun.

Soul Jar - the Magun, specifically, his heart that had been transplanted into it and bound him to the Gun Dragon sealed in the Demon Weapon. The vial is warded by very potent magic - supposedly, only another Unlimited has the power to break it.

Touched by Vorlons - granted immortality by Bahamut, the Gun Dragon, upon being accepted as Magun's prophecized perfect wielder - Unlimited.

Cybernetic Mythical Beast - the Gun Dragon and how he came to be - made from the slain Bahamut's corpse and infused with tech, animated by his still-living soul. As such, all Summon Spirits that come from the Gun Dragon and his Magun are also biomechanical in nature.

Dracolich - Gun Dragon is technically undead, while also reinforced with machinery to create a "perfect Weapon". He's forged from parts of his own corpse, bones showing through such as the arms, legs, exposed spine.

Draconic Abomination - Gun Dragon.

Dragons are Divine - Gun Dragon as the Windarian God of Destruction - the title gets passed on to Kaze as his chosen and vessel. Also War God.

BFG - Magun is fucking massive.

Bling-Bling-Bang! - Magun seems to be made of gold, but is really composed of an unidentified alien metal. Shiny tho.

He Who Hunts Monsters - fanatical levels of obsession with hunting everything Chaotic. (His title of choice being literally the Hunter of Chaos, Hunter for friends.) Definitely partially a personal vendetta - his whole world was devoured and his own mind was ripped nigh to shreds - but also a purpose felt strongly through the connection with Magun/Gun Dragon, a Demon Weapon forged specifically to combat Chaos that activates only at its scent, pre-repaired verse. Almost leads to a Van Helsing Hate Crime against Ai and Yu - luckily, Kaze is not that merciless and spares the kids for wanting to live as humans and not demons. All in all, Kaze/Gun Dragon are a cosmic force that opposes Chaos till the end of time. Also Married To The Job.

Collateral Damage - piss him off and you're gonna go. Alongside everything in approximately a 5 mile radius of where you're standing. (Thankfully he learns more restraint with time, attempting to minimize casualties where possible. Still, if ending Chaos requires sacrifices.. so be it.) Probably also Inferred Holo//caust in FFU. He had blown up huge chunks of land to end his foes. Likely killed people or at least animals :/

The Stoic - His personality archetype.

Weak to Magic - Blue Elenium, a special type of water magic that corrupts Soil. As an extension, Kaze is harmed more by water magic in general, seeing as the energy messes with Soil flow.

Trauma Button - having his hand held/touched suddenly. It brings painful memories of his sister, Aura, who died holding his hand. Under Chaos' influence, it was one of the only memories Kaze still had of her, rendering the trigger particularly intense and sending him into dissociative episodes. Furthermore, a fear of Gaudian flowers - the blue phantom flowers that herald the arrival of Chaos. Suffers from visions and nightmares of a very gory nature that involve said flowers.

Shell-Shocked Veteran - of the War with Chaos.

Loners are Freaks - he is an introvert born to a society that abhors weakness as disgraceful and sinful. Has trouble connecting with people - but he also (mostly) doesn't need to. Due to the nature of his quest, accepts his fate as the one who will never fit in anymore. "I am the monster who hunts monsters so that you may sleep at night human. It is a thankless job."

Beware the Quiet Ones - his silence precedes a storm. When he speaks, his words boom as thunder - be they a roar or a whisper. This man wastes no words.

Aloof Ally - self-explanatory.

Tranquil Fury - most of the time. Also, Rage Breaking Point applies when facing Kumo mid-show. Except Kumo promptly wrecks him, without much effort involved. It is only later (After-series) that Kaze recovers most of his power and sanity, and gains equal footing to his rival.

Firing One-Handed - can only do so this way. Only has one hand 99% of the time, the other is bound to the Magun and is reformed only to fire it.

Guns vs Swords - him and Kumo - Demon Gunman vs Demon Swordsman. Gun Dragon vs Sword Dragons.

Hand Cannon - Magun, to a lesser degree Orthrus.

I call it "Vera" - with Orthrus, named after the patron shepherd dog spirit of the sun's blood-haired children.

Improbable Aiming Skills - especially with the Gun Demon sight.

Overheating - the Magun when too many summonings are performed too quickly. As an extension of it, Kaze himself. May result in a death via Spontaneous Human Combustion.

Sawed-off Shotgun - Orthrus, double barreled.

Sniper Pistol - Orthrus.

Trigger Happy - self-explanatory.

Ancestral Weapon - the Magun, passed down the line of the Windarian summoner prodigies.

Made of Indestructium - the Magun, which cannot be broken by anyone short of another Unlimited.

Living Weapon - the Magun. Also, Legendary Weapon.

Shapeshifter Weapon - the Magun, a part of Kaze's body - gauntlet, windmill, gun. Replaces his right arm.

Only the Chosen May Wield - the Magun.

They Call Him "Sword" - except, gun. Kaze views himself as more of a weapon than a person at times. Makes sense, considering he is one - his true body is the Magun, which houses his heart, binds his soul and consciousness, and serves as the core from which his regenerative immortalitysets to work.

Nemesis Weapon - Kaze's Magun to Kumo's Maken. While forged for the same purpose, they govern conflicting energies. Also, Sword vs Gun.

Weapon Wields You - the Magun to Kaze with its funky laser-guided teleportation, always going after Chaos. Oh, Chaos' signature is underneath the ocean? Too bad.

Equippable Ally - Kaze, after reducing himself to the Magun and having Kumo and Lisa wield him to bring out the Gun Dragon.

Human Weapon - Kaze, literally.

Become Your Weapon - Kaze with the Magun.

This is a Drill - the Magun's Soil engine that activates Soil through spiral motion. Combined with a wholeass windmill.

Spectacular Spinning - the Magun's windmill. Plainly put, Spin to Deflect Stuff. Also, Blow You Away applies due to the Tornado Move.

Deadly Rotary Fan - the Magun's windmill used offensively.

Swirling Dust - Soil Spiral on the winds generated by the Magun.

Transformation Is A Free Action - seems to be the case in the series. May not be the case always.

Mechanical Lifeforms - Gun Dragon and all its summons.

Badass Cape - of course.

When Things Spin, Science Happens - the Magun's spinning shenanigans empower Soil.

Stock Footage - the summonings. He is become budget, Destroyer of Chaos. Also Transformation Sequence. Guy has a routine.

Running Gag - his spontaneous appearances, seemingly from nowhere.

Emergency Transformation - soul reforged into a Soil bullet, summoning himself as the Gun Dragon.

Elemental Powers - all the summon spirits.

Soul Power - Soil.

Soul-Powered Engine - the Magun/Gun Dragon.

Merger of Souls - Kaze with all of Magun's leftover Soil, as well as Bahamut's soul that animates Gun Dragon. Also Many Spirits Inside Of One - Endless White as the confluence of all the colors.

Emphatic Weapon - the Magun has a mind of its own, considering it is a vessel for the Gun Dragon.

Shoot the Hostage Taker - with Soljashy. Goddammit, Lisa.

Theme Music Power Up - Demon Gun Dissolve and Demon Gun Shot.

Black Blood - Kaze's blood, corrupted by the Magun's smoke. His earring, made of his own red blood mixed with tree sap, is a reminder of when he was still fully human. Technically also Machine Blood - it serves as a coolant for Magun and catalyst for Soil. Furthermore, My Blood Runs Hot - whenever Magun malfunctions. May be dangerous, as already mentioned.

Important Haircut - Kaze wears his hair long specifically as a "fuck you" to Windarian folk beliefs related to the blood hair curse.

Dark-Skinned Redhead - self-explanatory.

Death Glare - his usual go-to method of communication.

Icy Blue Eyes - a cold stare.

Eyes Do Not Belong There - Gun Dragon, with four eyes on the chest and one on the belly in addition to the four already on its head, also, many other summons, such as Phoenix or Raiden.

Glowing Eyes of Doom - Kaze's special Gun Demon crosshairs eyes, for when the time comes to be particularly scary.

True Sight - Kaze is capable of seeing through most basic illusions due to an extremely sharp spirit sense. Can see certain types of ghosts. Also Supernatural Sensitivity.

Cool Shades - wears a dark lens over his left eye to minimize distraction via Orthtus' muzzle flash. Also, Sunglasses At Night.

Megane - lol.

Lean And Mean - also lol.

Jerkass - he is. Sometimes Jerk With A Heart Of Gold.

Facial Markings - the wave on his nose and the solar marks under his eye.

Power Tattoo - the Embrace (Gun Dragon's claws upon the shoulders.)

Fingerless Gloves - wears an archery glove that covers the pointing finger and thumb only.

Eccentric Artist - also outside of battle. Primarily a poet, draws sometimes.

Being Tortured Makes You Evil - by Chaos, after being possessed. Returned to being good-aligned after some time.

Brainwashed And Crazy - by Chaos, to obsessively hunt Kumo. Now recovered. Also Mind Rape.

Laser-Guided Amnesia - his memory loss and subsequent insane pursuit of Kumo mid-show.

Curse - according to his people's folklore, the unusual color of his hair.

Stress-Induced Mental Voices - happens a lot, bothin hallucinations and the Soil speaking.

Heroic Willpower - to stand strong against Chaos.

Dark and Troubled Past - everything about him. Everything. Also Born Unlucky - cursed from the start.

Sole Survivor - of Windaria's fall.

Last of His Kind - last Windarian.

Meaningful Name - Black Wind.

Rite Of Passage Name Change - from the nickname "Wolf" to his current name, as granted by his clan.

Driven to Madness - first somewhat by his pursuit of power, then more so by Chaos.

No Medication For Me - good luck getting him to medicate for his issues. Chances are it would not work anyway due to his altered nature.

There Are No Therapists - on Windaria.

Good Thing You Can Heal - gets injured or killed multiple times during his quest. Good thing he's immortal, right?

I Can Still Fight! - frequently, especially when Kumo is somehow involved.

Organ Dodge - his heart is no longer in his chest.

Wound That Will Not Heal - still feels a type of phantom pain where his heart once was - the surgery scar is the only scar that refuses to heal.

An Arm And A Leg - the Magun essentially removed his right arm below the elbow.

Arm Cannon - the Magun.

Artificial Limbs - the Magun, replacing Kaze's right arm.

Handicapped Badass - despite possessing only one hand (when Magun not thawed).

Don't You Dare Pity Me! - Kaze and most of the Wind Warriors' culture in general.

All Are Equal In Death - as Soil.

Anti-Hero - also Pragmatic Hero.

The Cynic - self-explanatory.

Badass Creed - “From the Glory of Death, for the Glory of Life.”

Battle Cry - “Soil is my power!” Also Catchphrase and Calling Your Attacks.

Pre-Asskicking One-Liner - sometimes. "What is the matter with the Magun? Why won't you use it?"

Giving Someone the Pointer Finger - “The Soil Charge Triad to use on you has been decided!”

Big Brother Instinct - around Aura.

Parental Abandonment - never knew his parents, grew up on the streets as an orphan.

Summon Magic - Soil-Adherents train in Soil summonings - the Magun allows Kaze control over all summons, except ones of Mist.

Summoning Ritual - the Soil Charge Triad.

Offscreen Teleportation - played for comedic value. Is actually Soil Spiral teleportation, though.

Forced Sleep - induced by Kumo, causing Kaze to slumber for twelve years. Sleep, bitch!

Mage Marksman - self-explanatory.

Warrior Poet - "The gilding of a blood indomitable... True Sanguine."

Religion is Magic - the Soil poetry is sacred to Windarian summoners.

Dark Messiah - as the Dark Unlimited, Hunter of Chaos.

Duelling Messiahs - him and Kumo, who fits the light end of the spectrum. But will Makenshi's purity serve him? Hmm...

In Love With Your Carnage - You can kill efficiently and potentially kick his ass? Hot. Also Power is Sexy.

Magitek - the Magun and all its summons.

Human Alien - Windarians, Kaze's species. Also Proud Warrior Race.

Martyrdom Culture - the Missionary caste Soil-martyring for the Adherents.

#[[headcanon #[[muse meme #what the fuck am I doing? I dunno

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HannahCakes! 3 months ago Friend Ignore

Caleb Review

Hi J,

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DungeonMaster (MOD 2): Hey people, we’ve reached the end of the summer and you know what that means – Ivan himself of the halls of Rubber Valley presents inaugural post of their annual sweeps week filming extravaganza – first photoset already up and we’ve got the goddamn brilliant LYDIA SUCKS sons! The greatest bitch on the face of the planet almost psyched us out but she’s here she’s low and she’s ready to blow. Vid upload will probably take till tomorrow to render but we’ve got some great pic galleries already. Ivan really spoiling us pigs lmfao. Seeing lots of setup and dress-up and behind scenes stuff for yall candid pervs. We’ve got full body latex and face coverage hoods and I see a breathing tube and the barn inversion setup. Possible inverted ceiling fuck? The boys can dream. Links to download pics results in PERMABAN – only official links to Rubber Valley site allowed, don’t know how often I have to say it. You want to pass ripped screenshots you do that through email *casts pearls before swine*

GOBgobGOB: no pic of lyds upside down yet ☹

LordJim: Not interested until I see Ivan haul out the FuckRacers from two years ago – wonder why he doesn’t bring those around more often? Great view stats on current vids and who doesn’t like a fat ass getting auto-fucked while she steers the go-cart supine?

SUCKPUNTER: lmfao all views are you bro

GOBgobGOB: D I R E C T H I T

SUCKPUNTER: hey lordjim where’d you learn the word supine

LordJim: Yeah “laugh out loud” very funny guys.

SUCKPUNTER: did you learn it at college

DungeonMaster (MOD 2): Lydia looks gr8 folks. Queen pristine and ready to cream. SUCKPUNTER – chill out because I’ve got my eye on you. Don’t take the bait Jim. You’re like thirty.

SUCKPUNTER: at least I don’t get off on bitches doing the pinewood derby

LockSTOCK2FUCKINGBARRELS: LYDIA!

GOBgobGOB: LYDIA!!!

McLovin: LYDIA LYDIA LYDIA

TheWorldofMartinAmis: Goddess. Wish she’d get her boobs done though.

LockSTOCK2FUCKINGBARRELS: same! I’ve been waiting for years for her to get into xtreme body mod. Right up her alley. If she’s at EXXXOTICA EXPO next year I’m going to try to get her meet and greet and ask. I know tattoo guys who’d pay HER to give her first tat.

McLovin: Lydia wouldn’t go. She’s like indie transgressive.

DungeonMaster (MOD 2): nice to see you again lockSTOCK. I see your POV but Lydia has several interviews where she says most of her viewers see her bod as a clean palate in the art of pain – as in, wounds have to go away in order for us to appreciate a fresh ruining ; ) tats and huge implants are a little tougher to work around. Anyway in my mind you can fix bad tits but you can’t fix bad attitude

ThatOneFootGuy: id suck her feet

McLovin: woah fuck 4th latex pic in dressing series with her mouth open and her eyes shut – who the lube guy with his arm right down her front?

SUCKPUNTER: lol hand clear to her pussy and hes not even hard faggot

McLovin: scope the ginger amazon in the background with camera – new girl? Don’t recognize. Didn’t know Ivan was bringing new people around this year’s sweeps.

LordJim: I wondered too when I saw. I’m sure DungeonMaster mod understands if I copy/paste following from Ivan (no pics, text w/actress info):

Newcomers are always welcome in RUBBER VALLEY (especially if they’re lovely, and especially if they’re ladies!) and this old goat is pleased to welcome DOMME LUX, our friendly neighbor down south in that little town called Chicago. Mysterious as she is alluring, you’ll see her shining light sampling tidbits of delight off our Valley Girls throughout the uploads this month (or even taking a crack at a couple!) We’re just getting to know her, but I have a feeling she’s a generous gal at heart as she kindly offered us the services of her Personal Valet, Jules DeMarco, who himself spoiled us all year with devious latex devices for our steadfast daring dollies after the unfortunate 2012 passing of our beloved torture designer Merrick Marvel (memoriam post 03/04/2012). Check out Jules’s Half-Bag Breast Mummifier in scheduled post 7/22 (Heather Bunny in the inverted Wench Wrench) the diabolical Arachnae-Hood (Lacey Jane, spinning in our trusty Landscape(her) Rolling Pin 7/16) and the Double-Fuck Full Body Boa Binder with eerie inflatable bubble hood (Lydia Sucks, finale post 7/31, don’t miss it, SUBSCRIBE). I must confess, we took advantage - the poor fella ran himself ragged helping us with film prep all week. So as an apology we let him get up close and personal with Rubber Valley’s reigning heroine LYDIA SUCKS fitting her in a custom four-limb black latex catsuit with half-face hood, made especially for her brave beautiful bod. He takes a good long time greasing her up before Ivan and Barry get her hoisted and joisted and in her best bitch-bat position among the rafters of the exalted Rubber Valley barn, where we leave her to squirm in terror! (but let’s get real – what scares Lydia? We’re wracking our brains!) Uh-oh, is Domme Lux looking jealous in the background? Is she plotting a little comeuppance for our Lovely Lady Lydia? Only one way to find out – SUBSCRIBE!

DungeonMaster (MOD 2): Np lordjim, if you hadn’t posted I was going to. Looks like we’ve got fresh meat in the valley.

TheWorldofMartinAmis: very pretty girl, but always bummed when a new one turns out to be top. Call me old fashioned, I come to the Valley for slaves.

SUCKPUNTER: firecrotch

GOBgobGOB: brb too busy crankin it. milky gingerbread titties come to daddy

McLovin: @TheWorldofMartinAmis, Ivan always has at least one femdom around. Room for everybody in the valley

LockSTOCK2FUCKINGBARRELS: holy shit I know that guy.

SUCKPUNTER: lmfao faggots know faggots

LockSTOCK2FUCKINGBARRELS: no for real. His real name is Jules Marinelli. I worked with him one summer lifeguarding beaches for the park’s district. Our boss found his website where he sells his sex stuff, and it was this whole big thing. Found the kink club Entrance through that (check it out if you’re in my hood ever – huge, clean, not too much gay shit, great ladies of all stripes hanging around, but limits on drinking if you’re trying to access certain levels). He’s bi. He’s either secretly Domme Lux’s slave or Domme Lux is his slave and it’s mega on the DL because it’d hurt her career if it got out she could ‘verse. There’s all this gossip.

SUCKPUNTER: bi guys r fags

DungeonMaster (MOD 2): SUCKPUNTER – that’s strike one. lockstock – not deleting your post because from what I can see JDM doesn’t/isn’t acting in explicit scenes, but let’s cool it with doxxing info. Looks like he’s had an experience with that before, and as a small business owner myself, I know how it can suck. We aren’t gossiping high school girls. Settle back and enjoy what Ivan gives us.

GOBgobGOB: *sees dudes in the chat and stops jacking off*

LockSTOCK2FUCKINGBARRELS: NP mod, feel free to delete it later before it causes problems.

TheWorldofMartinAmis: going back to previous discussion – don’t think a breast job automatically constitutes body modification

DungeonMaster (MOD 2): think about it martinamis, it’s a slippery slope – you want to see some swollen battered fish get destroyed, or a fresh natural girl get destroyed?

SUCKPUNTER: i am not a faggot and a whore’s a whore and im here to see whores fucking destroyed

GOBgobGOB: *tony soprano voice* she was a HOOOOER

SUCKPUNTER: fag or cunt all whores get fucked

LordJim: Mod, step up. This isn’t going to get better. With all due respect

SUCKPUNTER: fag or cunt ALL WHORES GET FUCKED

DungeonMaster (MOD 2): yeah, already done. That should be the last of him. Don’t know why I expected that situation to turn out differently.

FROM: [email protected]

TO: [email protected]

Subject: Debrief – valley week

Jules,

As discussed, attached is current info for my old webmaster service from when I had to run my own fansite. Decent price and decent vendor system. Can only be an improvement on what you have now. That is not an insult, but I know it sounds like one. Stay with me.

[link] [link] [link]

And above, the top three most trafficked boards I’ve found following my own career and the rubber valley gang. We’ve caused quite a stir already and its only July 15th. I wouldn’t count on this causing an uptick in your business, but I think you know that. The standard gentleman at home spending twenty bucks a month for guaranteed links to a woman being fucked inside out while wearing a sensory deprivation hood simply doesn’t translate him to spending 100-200 dollars, contacting a seller, taking measurements, and going through the effort to order he and his special girly the hood itself. But I know you believe you’ve chosen your life the same way I believe I’ve chosen my life and won’t whine. I will say, if your ego is bruised, that your clothes are wonderful. They feel maybe half like death. I’ll wear them again and again.

On a funnier note: I have accounts myself on all the above message boards and post semi-regularly. It might amuse you to do the same thing, but you need to be careful regarding your identity. Feedback from viewers is never relevant, but it needs to be pure (don’t ask me why – my brains are fucked out). I won’t tell you who I am, and you won’t tell me who you are. Maybe we’ll find each other.

I wouldn’t tell your Cathy, since some sensitive (if inaccurate) information is flying around. Your instinct towards privacy, while cute and old fashioned, is an apt instinct. Looks like the good people of Chicago can��t keep their fucking mouths shut. Will you be able to find a straight job if your work now goes up like a dead dog’s gut? Don’t despair. Your nice long cock dropped so well down my throat while your Cathy beat my clit with the edge of your belt (nice touch – whose idea was that?) so while you might not get another chance to perch in a lifeguard’s throne, you might very well have a future in film. You’re vigorous, discrete, disciplined, clean, and a cutie-pie. Have your Cathy make some films of you alone or you two together. It’ll excite her, so you have no choice but to be excited yourself. You’re excited reading this. You believe you chose this.

Anyway – Cathy! Don’t be insulted on her behalf. I loved playing with you both. She’s kind and a lot of fun, which are virtues I still let myself appreciate in others. Let her know I appreciate how she let me use you. She’s a good girl and has a good future in store, especially with her personal valet running her life. Pick her outfits, pick her makeup, pick her clients, pick her laundry soap – is it already like that? I want to be buried alive, but you want to be buried in chores. Please dream big, Jules.

Rubber valley is where I have the most fun out of all the shoots I have in a year, but I really was lucky that you two showed up. Poor old Merrick Marvel (not even that old – colon cancer). But out with him and in with you. I enjoyed our river talk and I felt very safe in the car with you at the wheel, though I know I tormented you a little (but I’m pretty sure Cathy helped you out later with that – will you write back to me what she did to you, and if she let you come?) At one point you were with Ivan in the garage, and I tried to have a little talk with her about oblivion, but she either understood my point and got scared, or simply didn’t understand. It’s unfortunate, kind of soul-sucking, how our dominant “loved ones” transform into necessary evils. Adjust the tube. Grasp the handle. Move the thigh. Use the vocal cord to form the order. But what do they know? I never knew how to explain.

I’ve attached some personal pictures of me. I like knowing that you have them. I won’t contact you again except under strict business purposes, so let me sum up. Serve Cathy well. Don’t let her get bullied. Flourish creatively. Keep that belt. Fuck as often as your body commands you to fuck (if I suspect that sometimes your body is Cathy’s body by proxy, then this number will double, perhaps triple, but the choice is out of your hands because she owns your cock). You have a lot of growing up to do. Don’t despair. More to come.

We won’t see each other soon, but we’ll see each other again. Ciao!

I expect improvements.

XOXOXOXOXOXOX

Lydia S

#SAFEWORLD #unto itself but also sneak peek at rubber valley sequence #inspired solely by all the fetishwear providers on etsy that exist #Jules being relentlessly sexually harassed on the internet: this is normal and doesn't bother me. guess im built different

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trashpandaorigins · 6 years

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Heaven Can Wait We’re Only Watching the Sky Ch. 5

“I am Groot!” Groot protested with a rage barely concealed, Rocket glared up at him.

“He’s right,” Peter agreed, “you’re not dying. People who are dying don’t rip out their IV’s, bribe impressionable empaths to sneak them out of the med-bay and start rebooting the weapons systems and installing a mini-bar!” Rocket only huffed, hands on his hips. Peter glanced at the nav-controls and frowned. “You got hurt and you’re getting older that’s not the same thing.” Rocket glanced at the flora colossus, Groot know he wanted him to agree. But he couldn’t agree. Could not bring himself to agree. He heard the truth same as Rocket when Gamora told them a few turns ago.

“That reminds me,” Rocket continued, pulling a handgun from its holster and cleaning it with a cloth. “I want to stop by Erate and try stealing one of those rare quatandin ships again.”

“We are not doing that,” Peter glanced over his shoulder looking at the flora colossus who shrugged. They always expect me to mediate for him, he stared down at the raccoonoid.

“But I’m dyin’ Pete,” Rocket wined. “That means you have to do what I want.”

“People who are dying don’t use that as a pathetic excuse to they what they want,” Peter practically growled. Rocket’s tail flicked in irritation, he ran the cloth across the barrel of his gun methodically.

“Yeah how do you know?” He pressed, Groot rolled his eyes, why couldn’t he just let it go? “And how would you know?”

“I am Groot,” stop it. Peter slammed “auto-pilot” and bolted up, turning on Rocket so fast the raccoonoid dropped his gun.

“My mother Rocket!” Hurt and sadness, pain resurfacing. Groot could feel it coming off of Star-Lord like oozing black ink. Rocket’s mouth opened, ready to spit some smart retort. Groot shot him a warning glance. The raccoonoid shut his muzzle, glancing up at Peter.

“A’right Pete, sorry. Geez.” He muttered, Groot watched as his friend seemed to deflate in the shadow of the human. Peter shook his head,

“It’s fine,” he snapped. “Just stop using ‘I’m dying’ as an excuse when you’re not.” Rocket rolled his eyes, folding his arms and leaning back against the wall continuing to clean his gun.

“Besides,” Groot watched Peter recover and break into a grin, “we can’t get a bar because I have no self-control and neither do you.”

“Speak for yourself humie,” Rocket mused. “I wasn’t the one who did six shots of dranaln vodka.” Peter laughed, lifting the ever-presen nausea in Groot’s mind.

“That was you.” Peter reminded the raccoon. “I said ‘Rocket don’t have that shot’ and you said, ‘don’t tell me what to do Star-Butt’ and ordered five more of them.” Groot laughed, chest vibrating with happiness and light as he remembered that night, and Peter clapped him on the back. “

“So no mini-bar?” Rocket laughed, stifling a cough at the end of his chuckle.

“No,”

“Not even a mini-fridge in the kitchen?”

“No!”

“Fiine,” Rocket gave in, shaking his head in laughter. It feels good to hear laughter, Groot thought. After the nights of nightmares, of watching the raccoonoid dift in and out of nightmares. Sometimes fighting unseen demons, sometimes just lying there in the delirium of the pain meds, crying, vomiting and shaking. In the past few days, Groot had come to realize he preferred the former to the latter. But Rocket seemed to be well again, well enough to re-design the Milano’s sound system for optional effect, well enough to complain and well enough to continue doing all the things that typically annoyed them. A knock on the cock-pit door swung Groot’s attention to where Drax stood, bald head bowed. Drax, Groot’s bark hardened at the thought. He should have known to go easy on Rocket. He’s not stupid. Peter slid the door open and the Destroyer cast a wary look at Groot.

“Drax, what’s up?” Rocket asked, “haven’t seen you round since I got outta the med bay!” Drax said nothing and Groot’s mouth hung open in disbelief as the Destroyer got to his knees, before Rocket.

“Small furry friend,” he began. “It was my fault you were hurt so. I feared you were going to die. For my stupidity I forfeit my victory in our match. You will be the new winner.” Rocket blinked, Groot watched him trying to decide how to respond no doubt there were a variety of sarcastic comments he could make, half of which Groot wanted to say himself. Drax would deserve whatever barb he got. The flora colossus fumed, but Rocket only picked something out of teet with a claw and grinned.

“Rematch then,” he answered simply.

“I am Groot!” No, I’ll fight him.

“No!” Peter and Rocket both shouted. Drax looked up at him, eyes laced with a pain that made Groot feel shame for a small moment. Drax really hadn’t meant to hurt him at all.

“There’s no rematch,” Peter stepped between them. “We’re cancelling this whole tournament.” Drax didn’t even protest, he only nodded and stood.

“I am Groot!”

“What’s that?” Gamora asked, she sauntered in and kissed Peter on the cheek.

“We’re not doing the tournament anymore,” he answered shortly. Gamora frowned,

“Why not?”

“Because…”

“It’s cuz I got hurt and Star-Lord here don’t want it to happen again,” Rocket interjected. “But I ain’t made of glass a’right humie? I’ve had worse.” Your bio and hard-ware are compromised, Groot thought to himself with a pinch in his proverbial heart. The incorrigible raccoonoid only continued to shoot down Peter’s protests. Groot looked him over, even as Rocket argued he could see the pattern of his short breaths. The twitch in the muscles of his face and the lethargy of his tail. Like a leaf clinging to the branch…a strong vine coil before it’s cut down.

“What do you think Groot?” Gamora inquired finally remembering he was there. Groot looked at Rocket’s hopeful eyes. They were more bright then they had been in months.

“I am Groot,” I want to continue the challenge.

“See! Told yah!” Rocket boasted. Anything to return to some sense of normalcy. Peter surveyed them all, anxiety. Finally he gave a dejected sigh, running a hand through his sandy blonde hair.

“Fine, Groot, Gamora you’ll fight tomorrow. Same rules as last time.”

“I am Groot!” He reached out a vine, giving Rocket a high-five. Gamora laughed and even Drax smiled.

“I will tell Mantis to come and make you feel better about this Quill. It will be fun. No doubt it will distract Rocket from the pain he is feeling.”

“I can hear you Drax,” Rocket drolled. The Destroyer nodded,

“Come then small rodent, let us go and see if we can find more of that poisonous liquid to consume in celebration of your recovery.” Groot watched the two of them exit the cock-pit, shaking his head. Rocket was incredibly smart, how could he be so ignorant? But yet again, Groot could not judge too harshly. He’d felt like a failure more times in the past few days then any other time in his life. Unable to soothe his friend, unable to ease the misery and stop the seasons taking their toll on Rocket’s small body. The greatest joy of my whole d’ast life has been raising you, Rocket’s wondrous, pleading words echoed in the depths of Groot’s bark. They had all raised him, Peter, Gamora, Mantis, Drax, even Kraglin in his own way. But Rocket’s part in Groot’s life was different, amplified. It was Rocket he tried to please as a sapling, Rocket whom he loathed and longed for approval from as an adolescent, even if he’d never admit it. Rocket, Groot contemplated even as Gamora and Peter turned back to piloting the Milano. Rocket is the black, rocky, liquor-soaked soil I’ve grown through. Tough, and messy and broken but stuck in every crack of my bark nonetheless. And to see him age so rapidly, just the other night he’d fallen on his way back from the tiny restroom in the med-bay. Crashing to the ground like a rock, his cybernetics shattering. And Groot had frozen over watching it. Had not rushed to help and had not called anyone for aid. He’d only watched as Rocket tried and failed to stand, at least five times. Each time he hopped his friend would succeed. He let Rocket drag himself back to the bed, reassuring himself the agony of it was worth it. Winter makes all things brittle, he recalled that which he’d seen on his newly regrown home world. All things age. Age…

“I am Groot?” Groot asked, making his way over to the planetary index behind the pilot and co-pilot seats.

“A rajoon,” Gamora answered.

“Raccoon,” Peter corrected. “A North American raccoon.” Groot nodded, typing “Earth” into the index, Earth. Flora and fauna. Fauna, search by type: r-a-c-c-o-on. His eyes rapidly scanned the screen.

“I am Groot,” what is the lifespan of a North American raccoon? The flora colossus watched Peter and Gamora exchange worried glances. A bling on the screen made him look back,

“2-3” years.

“I am Groot,” he read aloud. Gamora stood, coming over and looking over his shoulder.

“That’s impossible,” her lips pursed. “We’ve known rocket for at least ten years, your entire growth years Groot.” Peter muttered something, switching the controls to auto again and coming over, peering down at the screen.

“He’s not a raccoon though, not entirely. He’s more human then raccoon guys.” A nervous laughter broke the silence,

“His biology is still the same, he still has the internal organs and cells of a raccoon,” Gamora pieced together. “His physiology and anatomy is still raccoon, thus he’d age in the same way.”

“I am Groot,” he is not entirely raccoon. He’s got cybernetic enhancements. As if that fact would prevent anything. Groot stared at the image of the animal the screen. If this is correct then Rocket….Rocket should have died years ago. A cold chill iced his leaves at the thought of it. With a grunt Groot swiped the data pad off and stood. “I am Groot,” don’t tell him.

“Groot, we can’t…” but the flora colossus only stalked from the cock-pit, unwilling to hear the rest. ---

That night, Groot watched Rocket tinker with his bombs.

“I am Groot,” the flora colossus pointed to the compressor.

“Yeah it needs to get replaced,” Rocket muttered, trying to attach yet another cartridge to the his latest gun. It already had three. “Quill that cheap skank won’t buy us a new one.” He shoved the pack into the gun and clicked it experimentally.

“it’s cheap-stake,” Groot turned to see Quill walking into the engine room. Rocket snickered,

“Oh don’t worry Quill, I can fix it again. It’s just gonna keep breaking though.” He glowered at the human though not with too much distanste as far as Groot could tell. “I can fix it again and I’ll do it with my shirt on.” Peter only laughed, he wore nothing but pants.

“I am Groot,” Groot asked pointedly.

“No! Gamora and I were not…we don’t…” his voice drifted off as he came up to them and sat down next to Rocket. “How you feelin?” The raccoonoid fiddled with the contraptions in his hand, shaking his head. “You tired?” Quill asked gently. Groot could read the concern in his eyes. Rocket glanced up from his work,

“I’m always tired these days Quill.,” Rocket eventually answered sadly. Peter nodded, Groot watched as the human reached out and touched Rocket’s shoulder. The raccoonoid flinched, evidently biting back the instinct to attack.

“Your not dying, we’ re gonna get you fixed up.” Groot nodded to himself, then pointed to the tape at Quill’s hip.

“Oh yeah, it’s new.” Rocket leaned closer, evidently glad for the change of subject.

“Got any good tunes on it?” Peter grinned from ear to ear, he unplugged the headphone jack and pressed play. Groot listened as the music began, shimmering like the sunset over water.

“Let's dance in style, let's dance for a while, heaven can wait we're only watching the skies, hoping for the best, but expecting the worst. Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?” Groot closed his eyes, letting the music carry him as they sat in the heat of the engine room. It’s constant whirling and omnipresent force. “Let us die young or let us live forever. We don't have the power, but we never say never. Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip, the music's for the sad man.”

He opened his eyes, Rocket was looking up, at the window of the engine room, the stars floating past. Beside him Peter gazed outward, both of them sitting in silence side by side, allowing the words to be spoke by the music. “Can you imagine when this race is won? Turn our golden the faces into the sun, praising our leaders, we're getting in tune the music's played by the, the madman.” The flora colossus felt the ship drift, pushed onward by the very engine and thrusters and rockets that Rocket meticulously tended. The music continued, carrying them through the endless expanse, “Forever young, I want to be forever young, do you really want to live forever? Forever, and ever.” Do you really want to live forever? Groot wondered as the music continued, he watched Peter lean closer to the raccoonoid, one hand gently patting the top of his head. Rocket did nothing, just sat, watching the stars. Could anything truly live forever? Groot asked himself. I was grown from the twig of another flora colossus…what will happen if I age someday? Will another Groot grow from my bark? Do I live forever like that? Everything is a cycle. All living things are young, then grow old and eventually die, don’t they?

“I like this song,” Peter said quietly. Rocket nodded as it continued on. “Forever young I want to be forever young. Do you really want to live forever? Forever young. Some are like water, some are like the heat, some are a melody and some are the beat, sooner or later they all will be gone. Why don't they stay young? It's so hard to get old without a cause, I don't want to perish like a fading horse. Youth's like diamonds in the sun, and diamonds are forever.” A small cough from the raccoonoid broke Groot’s thoughts, as if to magnify that which he was already thinking. Peter pat Rocket on the back and finally the temperamental raccoonoid shrugged him off. Taking a deep breath as Groot turned to the sky once more. “So many adventures given up today, so many songs we forgot to play. So many dreams swinging out of the blue.Oh let it come true, forever young. I want to be forever young Do you really want to live forever. Forever, and ever? Forever young.” The music spun around them, lifting Groot’s vines. He reached out his arms, enveloping Peter and Rocket in his embrace. Hold them tight and protect them. Finally the silence crept over the notes of the facing song. The only sound being the whirl of the engine and the shallow thrush of Rocket’s breathing.

“We’re gonna fix you up,” Peter whispered. Rocket turned to the human, sparing a glance over his shoulder to where Groot forced a smile. “We’ll take you to Wakanda,” the human continued. “Shuri can patch you up in no time.” Rocket’s red muddled red eyes looked up through the glass to the galaxy,

“No,” Rocket finally breathed. “We ain’t going to Wakanda.” Peter turned sharply, Groot felt the human’s momentary anger, born out of the inability to face the fact.

“You know what that means then?” he finally asked.

“Yeah humie I know what that means,” Rocket sighed, shuddering against Groot as if from a chill. On instinct Groot wound his vines around his friend, securing him there. The truth of Rocket’s words not yet hitting his heart. Peter sucked in his lip, shaking his head.

“No.” He hissed. “No. You might be willing to lay down and die, but I’m not willing to let you.”

“It’s not like that Pete,” Rocket tried. It’s already hopeless, Groot knew of Rocket’s effort to convince the human otherwise.

“Really?” Peter turned to the raccoonoid once more, “then what’s it like Rocket? Tell me.”

“I am Groot,” they both looked to him.

“Forget it,” Peter dismissed standing up and breaking free of Groot’s hold.

“I am Groot!” the flora colossus called after him, but the cold metal door of the entire room slid shut.

“You better get ready for your fight tomorrow,” Rocket said. Groot shook his head, not realizing his friend had even addressed him.

“I am Groot,” he nodded, numb. I know what that means humie. No. There must be some way. Some way we don’t know yet. There must be. Uselessness like rot threatened to bore into Groot’s bark and spread its cancerous doubt.

“What do you mean your not worried about it?” Rocket asked, “it’s Gamora! She’s the best fighter we got! She’s gonna wipe your wooden ass with the floor if you don’t practice!” He tried to laugh, but Groot only shook his head. Your not the only one who is tired of fighting.

“I am Groot,” goodnight.

“Groot!” He halted at the door, as he had so many times.

“What I said…about raising you,” Rocket wrung his paws together. “It was true a’right? It wasn’t just the meds. I meant it.” Red searching eyes looked at him, into him. Begging for something Groot could not name nor give.

“I am Groot,” I know… Groot smiled sadly. Rocket nodded and Groot contented himself as he turned away, shutting the engine room door.

The next day, Groot fought Gamora. He watched Rocket cheering on from above, and Mantis clapping frantically. It was tough, Gamora’s speed and cutting blade forcing him to be constantly moving, dodging. But in the end he won, tangling her in his vines and disarming her. She had only cut off two of his limbs. That night they got drunk off the rest of Rocket’s ivamoa brandy. Groot watched them all, the alcohol having no effect on him. Finally, after Rocket passed out in Kraglin’s lap, Groot hoisted his friend over his shoulder and headed down to the engine room once more.

“You got him?” Mantis asked as Groot stood. He turned, her expectant face wide and full of concern. She’s talking about me, he realized. Do I have Rocket? Yes. I’m holding him. Looking after him since he can’t look after himself. But I don’t know how. Rocket hiccupped, his whole body contracting with a spasm. No, the terrible face reared its head in Groot’s heart. I don’t have him. Don’t know how. Halfworld, nightmares, Rocket’s simultaneous acceptance and refusal to acknowledge age. The only thing Groot could do was what he’d always done. Try his best, hope it was good enough.

“I am Groot,” he answered with sickly honesty.

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“Forever Young” By Alphaville: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5guhMw_EH0

#heaven can wait #groot #rocket racoon #my writing #peter quill

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pookyhorse · 7 years

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Simian Secrets Chap. 3 “Wise Mother” ‘Is this why you haven’t visited in so long big boy?” A soothing female voice breathed over Gregor. “I’ve never seen one up close. But she is unusual.” Gregor shifted himself, stretching his chin back. The bed was always perfect. The air choked with the exotic scents of female bonobos, some in estrus. And vines entangled with flowers of various fragrant species added color and perfume. He stretched out his muscular limbs, exhausted after a long two hour orgy with three of the females. He had visited the brothel at the end of his village. It was where he went when he felt those primitive urges to “stick it in the pink.” The place was owned by a small clan of bonobos, mostly female. Most of their customer base were chimpanzee males and they made a good profit. The females often decked themselves out in jewelry made out of whatever they could find and paint as well. Gregor, being single, frequented the place often that he knew all of them and was almost regarded as family. He often received special perks and was trusted more than other customers. This was the first time he had brought Nina. He didn’t trust her by herself but being a youthful male chimp, he had an enormous sexual appetite that needed to be fulfilled and couldn’t stay away any longer. Thankfully Nina remained quiet and attentively watched them screw from her corner of the room. Gregor wasn’t too sure what he thought about that. But Nina didn’t seem particularly alarmed, rather curious. Plus the bonobos gave her honey water and slices of apple which she very much loved. “Someone would steal and eat her.” He excused. “I’m studying about their kind. I just find it interesting that’s all.” “We’re not here to judge.” The female bonobo. “You do what you do.” Gregor smiled. The bonobos were probably the most open-minded of any other ape here, save for the orangutans, whom didn’t poke in anybody’s business. “Of course my father doesn’t like her. Not surprised anyways.” “Oh your father, sounds like he needs to pay a visit and we could fuck the bitterness out of his soul.” She chuckled, grooming Gregor’s chest hair. “Your kind should fuck more than fight. It’s what we turned to long ago.” “Yeah we should. But he does fuck a lot and he still is an asshole.” Gregor eyed the female’s breasts and bright pink, swollen vulva. They would often paint themselves with brighter pink hues to woo the chimps. He did find it all very alluring. He glided his hand down her hip. “I think I’m ready for one more round Sundi.” “Sundi? Ha!” The female gave him a gentle smack on the cheek. “You are drunk and think we all look alike.” “No. I mean yes I am drunk but you are all so beautiful.” He took the time to roll her over and think, positioning himself in between her legs to give her one more hardy bout of thrusts. “Um, Banni.” Gregor fell asleep there, only allowed to do so rather than be pushed back out onto the dirt streets because he was so favored. Some of the females curled up around him, taking the opportunity to admire his chiseled frame and masculine scent. He didn’t stir until the next morning when he felt a rough nudging on his chest and a whimpering sound. He blinked hard, his head pounding. It was Nina, standing over him and impatiently waking him. Her lip pouty and her dark eyebrows curled up with concern. She signed to him hastily, “bathroom.” “Ah, Okay..” Gregor rolled out, nearly crushing one of the bonobos. He had forgotten he was here and not in his own nest. Boy did he drink too much last night. The female he rolled over grunted hoarsely, glaring at him with squinty eyes. He flashed a grimace of apology and took Nina out for some fresh air. The sky was a soft blue, sun just peeking over the mountains. They had a beautiful survey of the land. Some of the bonobos only started to stir. The old matriarch was always the first. She squatted on the rickety balcony close by, stirring some roots and herbs in a stone pot by a fire. She had thrown some hot rocks in it to speed the process. “Sometimes I wonder when we’ll have an accident baby by you.” She grumbled in light humor. “Spend too much time here...surprised you are not hoot-yeep yourself.” Gregor watched her lift some of the stewing vegetables out of the pot and nip the end off of a carrot. She frowned and dropped it back in. She was a bit spindly now but Gregor knew that no one smart would mess with her family. She had plenty of blood on her hands. Nobody fucked with her girls. No matter how big or strong you were. The bonobos had a tight niche. If you hurt one you hurt them all and so forth. The old female’s prostitution days were long over but she kept the family on top of their game with her years of wisdom. It was a vital element of their lifestyle. Mother knew all. Gregor was inwardly jealous. The chimps were more patriarchal and many males in his clan ruled their nests with often little regard for their mates. Sure, there were some that adored and respected their female counterparts, especially if they were a low-ranking male whom didn’t have many luxuries. But that was not his family with his single-minded father and his poor mother whom had so much to give yet was still just in his shadow. Just as he was. At least here it the females gave notice to him. Yes, he wished he was bonobo. Nina sat next to him, watching the old matriarch turning the stew, vegetables spinning with a rainbow of colors. She felt hungry but wouldn’t leave his side. The old female settled back down on her matt of woven straw and studied the human. “I didn’t think humans made good pets. Why do you have her? I’ve never seen you with one before.” “Just wanted to study them. I found her starving at the flea market. Couldn’t leave her there. I’m the best thing she has...” Gregor brushed his thick fingers through her hair. “They’ve always intrigued me. Don’t know why but I feel there is more to them than this.” The female eyed him, smiling. “I see. You’re more enlightened than I thought. More than just another chimp to fuck my girls..” She glanced down, fingering her necklaces. The bonobos fancied jewelry. Gregor noticed that. They enjoyed their share of bling and jingle. He wasn’t sure why she was paying so much attention to them. “You see these?” She pulled out a few round bands of shiny metal. “I’m not sure where these came from. They were passed down many generations. I was told they were found this way. I can believe it. I have found this one piece when I was younger. It was laying by a washed out river after a bad storm. I’m guessing it was buried long ago and resurfaced.” Gregor was confused. He wasn’t really interested in jewelry. Maybe she was just an old babbling female. He only gave her a blank smile. He’d listen to her for a time being. “Those are nice..” “They are. But one question struck me. Where do they come from? I don’t know any ape that does this sort of thing. This is not bone or wood or horn. This is much harder. Like a sort of stone but none our people have crafted from. I have seen many of these such things yet nobody knows what they are and where they come from or how they are made.” She leaned in. “Or who made them. ” Gregor felt his curiosity peak. “Well wouldn’t apes have made them? Nobody else is smart enough. There is much we don’t know out there.” “I have traveled much in my younger years and I have never known any tribe to make this stuff. And it’s always the same...nobody knows. Somebody long ago made these. Long before we could remember.” Gregor was intrigued. Now he felt a new fascination grow inside him. Now he felt so drawn to the bands of metal like never before! Artifacts before his very eyes. Staring him in the face every time a female straddled him. What a blind fool he was. The old female’s smile broadened. She had planted seeds into his mind like he would in the pink of a female. “Maybe..” Gregor fumbled at the words. “My father hates it when I talk like this but I often read about our past. About Caesar and what he had done for our people. I was always taught that humans were stupid. But who were our conquerors? Who did the great Caesar free our people from? I was told whoever it was had been wiped out. But...then why do we hate humans so much?!” Gregor felt himself geeking out big time but the female didn’t react negatively to his babbling. “Who are they!” “Maybe they were our masters?” The female teased softy, feeding him crumbs that only further sparked his passion. The male chimp’s hair started to grow erect with excitement. Nina watched, drawn to his rising pelt. She cautiously ran her hand over the hazy surface of it. “But I get scorned for saying such things. I tell believe we have a hidden past and so do they. Maybe we are closer together than anyone wants to admit.” Gregor felt Nina’s delicate fingers glide through his pelt. “But another question is if they were our masters than why are they dumb now? Did something happen? That is the biggest question that throws everything out of joint.” “Yes...There are many questions. Nobody knows how we came to be. How anything started. Earliest thing we know starts with Caesar..” She checked on her stew again, nipping at another vegetable. She grunted with satisfaction. Nina eyed her tasting the good smelling food, she gripped Gregor’s pelt, softly twisting her fingers. He rested an arm around her. The matriarch’s face grew seriously stern and she spoke firmly. “You should leave this place..” Gregor dropped his muzzle. He had annoyed her perhaps with his silly beliefs or maybe she was tired of his presence. He was just another chimp customer after all. “Sorry..” “No. You should leave this place before you become grounded. A curious Skyback shouldn’t linger in Skyback place forever. Your roots will take hold..or someone else will for you.” She poured a few wooden bowls. “Your mind is too precious.” “I don’t know where I’d go. I’ve never drifted farther than our hunting territories.” His eyes scanned the vast horizon of distant mountains. They went on forever. “What would I look for?” “For the truths of course you silly chimp.” She handed him two bowls. “There is much out there that I have seen. Some things I saw that I had no idea what they were. Some things forbidden but stuck in my memories. Oh I was so young and blind then. I didn’t see like I do now. I wish I was thirty years younger with what I know now. I would leave again. But I can’t. Now I pass my thirst to you..”

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Doggo AU: You get Frank as a two-way therapy thing: you need a pet for comfort, and he's seen some stuff that's made him vulnerable and therefore needs contact right back. His old owner was an army vet who got killed due to gang violence so Frank's extremely protective of you. Like, he won't even let that bling Irish Setter, Matt, near you for head pats and ear scratches. But he means well, and you can't stay angry at him with those dang puppy eyes.

oh my goodness

this made me so emotional and is by far my most favorite of these messages oh my god

frank’s got some cuts on his muzzle, like a very noticeable scar all the way across, and other little lascerations on his legs, but he’s not bothered by anything. he’s the kinda dog that would run through thornbushes, barbed wire, broken glass, fire- anything to get to his owner.

he is SUPER protective and growls at strangers, not taking to them well at all. he doesn’t like people invading his space, and he wants his owner safe, no matter what. he’ll snarl at other dogs, even littler ones, but he’s a real sweetheart, deep down. he just wants his beloved owner to be under his protection, secure and kept from all harm!

i LOVE the addition about irish setter matt!! frank doesn’t like him and will stand between his owner and matt, glowering and making a low little growl deep down in his belly. he won’t bite or hurt matt, no way, but he’ll certainly make a show that THIS is HIS human!! not matt’s!!! frank’s not gonna share!! not with this other dog, no sir!!

but honestly, frank is soooo cuddly. so so cuddly. he’ll rub his head on his owner’s legs and nuzzle them, signalling that he wants pets and rubs and scritches, and when he gets them he’s SO happy!! he loves playing catch with his owner, too, and when he gets all tired out, will plop in the bed next to them and stay there all night long, sometimes waking up just to make sure they’re okay.

he’s also a very, very comforting little guy. when his owner is crying, he’s there in a heartbeat, nuzzling their lap, licking their tears. if someone’s yelling at his owner, he’ll get between them and bark at the other person until they back down. if his owner is sick, he’ll be by their side, no matter what. even if they’re pukey and sneezy and gross. if his owner is having nightmares or can’t sleep, he’s there, warm head resting on their tummy, a soothing force.

he’s perfect; thank you so much for this blessed message!! i love you

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Things You Keep In Mind When Choosing Western Bling Dog Collars

Usually your puppy's trainer or vet could be able to advocate the pleasant canine collars you should use but understanding what one-of-a-kind varieties of collars are to be had in the market can assist making a decision to your own as nicely. Three of the most famous collars based totally on kinds and makes use of consist of:

Buckle collar: This is the maximum famous and consists of a ring round a belt for attaching identification labels/tags. You can also use it to attach the canine license copy. Just in case you do not wish to use metallic tags, attempt a tag pouch in leather that is without difficulty to be had for these sorts of collars.

Muzzle collar: This is a mesh cowl/cup that fits your pet's mouth and nostril and it goes returned over the puppy's head with straps that pass spherical at the back of the ears.

Head collar: A head collar is much like the muzzle however not identical. It does not permit your pet to drag in opposition to strain you exert on its neck.

However, there may be more than a few other styles of Western Bling Dog Collars too. Collars might not just be used for training by myself. If your canine could be very big, a collar can function a useful managing tool to your pet around the house too. In truth, retaining a collar on to your dog will soon increase a dependency in it to wear one. A collar is mainly useful while your dog decides no longer to comply with a command or jump upon a guest. Usually, a head collar is the most famous kind utilized in schooling. For everyday home use, your canine can go for a easy belt-buckle collar with a purpose to not placed him to any soreness even while sound asleep.

Then, there are the metallic chain links and choke chain kind of collars. These are the high-quality canine collars for use with heavy puppies in extreme training classes or while taking your canine for a walk. This is the most effective collar that is bought on the basis of the period of chain you require.

The prong and pinch collar isn't always considered very humane but it is every now and then used for extremely unruly and disobedient dogs. This collar covers your dog's neck flatly from all sides and tightens as you pull the leash causing a number of the metallic prongs, even though blunt, to pinch into your dog's neck.

But, application aside, you can't pick a collar that does not in shape your doggy's persona. A poodle goes to appearance pathetic in one of these heavy chain collars however will appearance just that wee bit more lovable in a ribbon-bow collar. Also, make sure that the collars in shape nicely. Too lose or too tight collars will best cause pain for your pet.

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"CRUCIBLE"

Most of you reading our blog articles are gun owners or active firearms enthusiasts, and you probably are already aware that there are a plethora of AR-15 rifle manufacturers to choose from. Some are excellent, some are med-level at best and some are not worth the money. If you've got the need and the money, you'll probably shell out a good amount of coin for a high-end rifle, but most everyday guys and gals don't have $5-7k to dump onto a custom rifle. Therefore they go to their local gun-store and pick out a ready made AR-15 rifle with all the fixins' off the shelf for $1,000 to $2,000 or so. There are cheaper models available, minus the bling, but you do get what you pay for when it comes to firearms. That's just the reality of it all. Sure we all love to see the Instagram and Facebook promo pictures of the beautiful high-end rifles with some ultra-badass operator ninja super-soldier modeling it, but the reality is, most average people won't pony up the kind of funds required to own a custom rifle like that. Instead these average Joe's live their hot-brass dreams through the use of a low to mid-grade store bought rifle. And honestly, there is nothing wrong with that!

BUT,.... if you could spend less money and get a better quality rifle, why wouldn't you? Let me introduce you to a little know manufacturer from Grand Junction Colorado called Viking Armament. Viking Armament makes several lines of AR styled rifles; CRUCIBLE, ULFBERHT, Ullr, Mjolnir, and the TYR. So, what makes these rifles any better than some of the main stream named rifles out there on the gun-store walls? Well...they may not be better per se as that's all relative to one's opinion, but you definitely get more than what you pay for if you are comparing rifle to rifle.

We did our testing and evaluation using the mid-length CRUCIBLE model (Caliber 5.56 mm/.223 rem), since that is their "base model" rifle, and probably the most likely one to be used by the average budget minded shooter. It's comes standard with a 16.5 inch SOCOM Nitride barrel (inside and out). Nitride barrells are generally cheaper than chrome lined and stainless barrells, as manufacturers use a bath process to impart an extremely hard layer to the surface of the steel. Nitriding is harder and has more lubricity than chrome and does not add inconsistency to the thickness of the bore. The CRUCIBLE model starts off at respectable MSRP of $1,299 and comes with MagPul stock and Sights, Hexmag Magazine, Ergo Grip, Single Point Bungee Sling and a Soft Case. Let me just say, you do not usually get that much product for that kind of a price at most retail gun stores.

First Impressions

My first impression of the rifle was that is was of average build quality. When you first hold the rifle, you'll notice the weight....it appears lighter than other standard AR's that I've used. In fact, everyone that I've let shoot the rifle stated how light it was and how good it felt in your hands. The lower is a Viking Armament patented receiver made in house, while the grip, adjustable stock and upper are outsourced parts. The lower and upper had a slight wiggle (which is common with AR's and easily fixable), the Ergo grip felt perfect and the slim lines of the SLR Solo hand-guard felt just right for easy weapon manipulation during movement and range drills. The weapon felt very well balanced overall and we were eager to begin the testing and evaluation process to see how well it performed. Note: It is important to note that all of the Viking Armament rifles are manufactured in their shop and sourced with 100% USA partners.

Looking closer at the Viking Armament patented lower receiver, you'll notice the attention to detail they took on the markings and placement of the sling-ring (which is a nice touch). Also, you won't miss that the mag-well is slanted at a 45 degree angle on one side (right or left depending on your rifle configuration). This is a unique design feature difference that sets the rifle apart from the store-bought brands. The slant is there to allow a user to conduct a mag exchange from various side angles, instead of the limited straight up and down exchange of most AR mag-wells. Hypothetically, and with some additional training, this increased area could make it possible to change magazines without ever taking your eyes off your target, no matter your position. During our testing we tried various exchange positions and techniques, and honestly I found it easier to seat the magazine securely in times of high stress, especially while on the move. Admittedly this mag-well design might not be for everyone, but the option of inserting a magazine at an angle while in a tight or awkward position that would otherwise not allow a proper mag-exchange (such as while sitting in a vehicle) was an added bonus. You can still conduct normal mag-exchanges if you don't want to change your technique. Again, it was about options, and it was nice to have them in such a reasonably priced weapon.

Initial Testing and Evaluation

In the short time that we've had the rifle, we've taken it on several range days thus far, placing hundreds if not thousands of rounds downrange and it has performed flawlessly. It has never "jammed" or malfunctioned; it took all the abuse we could throw at it (and still is). In all, the rifle performed very well. More testing is commencing as this article is written, so a follow-up article may appear here shortly.

One thing we did notice during some extended firing sessions was some very minor gas blow-back, particularly near the charging handle area. Initially we thought the weapon was slightly "overlubed" near the BCG, but after further inspection we noticed that the gas ports on the bolt carrier group were angled outward a bit (almost wall-eyed), where as other BCG's are straight in. Normally these ports allow gas to blow out to the side and not back into the shooters face, but in this case, for whatever reason gas blew backwards lightly coating my eye-glasses in a film of Froglube. Could've been a simple fluke, or too much lube, but we wanted to bring it up just in case.

Closing Summary

All in all, I'd rate this a 7 out of a possible 10. I liked the rifle. It's a good firearm for a basic-level shooter, that isn't looking to spend a lot on their first or second rifle. It's light, its quality made, under $1,300 and it's only 16.5". Also, its American made.

16.5″ barrels with mid-length gas, when ported correctly, can be very reliable for everyday work but also still remain useful in a competitive setting. This rifle is probably an ideal combo rifle for a patrol officer wanting a “jack-of-all-trades” rifle for work and maybe even for some minor competition shooting. We'd recommend it for any budget minded shooter looking for a decent rifle. If you'd like more information, be sure to visit www.vikingarmament.com.

Editors Note:

After initial testing we replaced the stock muzzle brake with a PRI MSTN Quiet Control Brake / Compensator system to reduce any felt recoil or climb of the muzzle (and to the right). The QCB has been cut from solid stainless steel bar stock for greater resistance to heat and burnout and while loud, it worked fine on this weapon system. It does not come stock with this weapon system. We just wanted to be clear about that and avoid any questions as a result of the switch.

Rifle Specs:

Color: Black Anodized Style: AR15/M4 Standard Caliber 5.56mm (223rem) (optional 6.5 Grendel, 300 AAC Blackout, 12.7x42) Barrel: 16.5in SOCOM Nitride inside and out (optional 7.5in, and 10.5in) NFA SBR paperwork required.

All rifles are offered in any Cerakote for an additional up-charge, see dealer pricing for additional information.

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physicalsluggishness-blog · 6 years

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Training Collars Vs Dog Harnesses - Which is More Suitable For Your Dog?

Dog collars can supply both fun fashion as well as feature for your Dog. You will certainly occasionally listen to big Dog owners comment that there just isn't really any kind of bling out there for the big Dogs yet that actually isn't the case.

Maybe the larger problem is that of whether or not to put a canine harness on your pet instead of a dog collar. When making this choice, there are a couple of things that you have to consider.

Lap Dog Utilizes May Be More Important

One might think that a huge Dog can pull more challenging as well as consequently require even more restriction, the fact is that little Dogs have tiny necks and also tiny necks have breakable throats and also tracheas. If your Dog is under 20 pounds, you could put his/her throat in risk by drawing on their neck from a collar. Numerous of these Dog harnesses are made of soft product that is comfy as well as can be washed when it obtains dirty.

Exactly how Well is Your Dog Educated for Chain Strolling?

Whether you have a small Dog or a huge Dog, you might need to explore different harness/collar options if your Dog tends to draw difficult or if he/she is difficult to manage on a leash. For these Dogs that have the tendency to "walk their proprietors" there are a number of options. You might first try a harness, yet if that does not work, then you could consider a kind of leash that walks around the muzzle as well as controls the head of the Dog. There are also "choke" type collars which are usually extra preferred with bigger, stronger Dogs such as Pit Bulls or rowdy Labradors. It's not a fantastic concept to put among these Dog collars on a little animal as you may wind up with a huge veterinarian expense. If your Dog falls right into this classification, the best solution typically is some training with a professional. The monetary investment can be much much less than the frustration arising from a cantankerous dog.

Despite whether you utilize a collar or harness when walking your dog, you'll still probably want to have a collar for the Dog's tags. Many cities call for a canine to be licensed as well as some have still penalties for disregarding to do this. You need to additionally have a pet ID tag on the collar with the Dog's name as well as a telephone number where you can be reached frequently. If your Dog goes out as well as a neighbor takes place to find it, you'll be extremely delighted you did this. You could locate wonderful ID tags for pet dogs for under $20 that will certainly last. Stainless steel is typically the ideal method to go on these tags as they will certainly be much more sturdy.

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The Pros Weigh in on Choosing the Right Dog Gear

“Any tool is only as good as the person who uses it,” Norma Jeanne Laurette says. She knows that firsthand, especially when it comes to dog gear.

“I was at a seminar where dogs were allowed,” recalls the founder of the International Positive Dog Training Association in Ontario, Canada. “I was wearing shorts that day, and a dog on a retractable leash ran around my legs. The cord was pulled back, causing a slash in my calf.”

Using your dog’s gear wrong — or using the wrong gear for your dog or the situation — can be dangerous to both human and canine. So how do you know if your dog’s gear is wrong? Dogster sought the advice of five training and gear experts to lead you in the right direction.

Top 3 Mistakes When It Comes to Dog Gear

Don’t make these mistakes when choosing dog gear! Photography ©DanAlex120714 | Getty Images.

In dog gear, as in life, there are some universal truths. Don’t judge a book by its cover. No one size fits all. Slow and steady wins the race. And above all: Learn from your mistakes.

Mistake #1: Choosing based on looks

Dog gear mishaps start in the store.

“A dog owner may just choose dog gear based on appearance without having a proper understanding of it,” says Megan Stanley, board chair of the Lexington, Kentucky-based Association of Professional Dog Trainers and owner of Dogma Training & Pet Services Inc. in Alberta, Canada.

Collars in particular fall into this category. “People often choose a collar for its color and print rather than for its durability and safety,” says Terri Bright, PhD, director of Behavior Services at MSPCA-Angell headquartered in Boston.

While a collar with bling might be attractive, it’s not always the best choice. “Be aware of how heavy equipment can be on the dog, such as a heavily adorned leather collar,” Megan says.

Do your homework before buying gear.

“It is important that we research all equipment and ensure it is the best gear for our dogs,” Megan says. Know how to fit and use each piece of gear properly, and understand its potential risks.

That might mean foregoing a pretty leash for a practical one. “When buying a lead of any kind, you want to make sure that the lead itself and the clasp are strong enough to hold the weight of the dog,” Norma Jeanne recommends. Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell offers sound advice: “Go for comfort for both you and the dog and your ability rather than how it looks.”

Mistake #2: Getting the fit wrong

“Proper fit and technique is important, not only for the equipment to work properly but also for the dog’s comfort and safety,” Norma Jeanne says. Make sure gear is the right size and adjusted properly for your dog — not so loose it can come off or so tight it constricts.

People often are so concerned about equipment being too tight on their dog that they wind up with gear that’s too loose, says Travis Brorsen, host of Animal Planet’s My Big Fat Pet Makeover television series. He advises people to think about what happens when we wear shoes that are too big: blisters. Conversely, tight gear can be painful. “Collars or harnesses that are too tight can rub hair and skin off,” Terri says.

“If the harness is too tight or the chest strap is too low, it will restrict the movement of the dog’s front legs and shoulders, which can cause discomfort and a change in gait,” Norma Jeanne warns. “You have to get the happy medium,” Victoria says. “If you fit the harness correctly it’s just a really snug fit, like a wristwatch. The dog forgets he’s even wearing it.”

Properly fitted gear makes training easier because it provides optimum stability and support, Travis says.

Once you get the fit right, check your dog’s gear regularly. As puppies grow in size, so should their gear, Terri notes. And equipment can loosen over time. “Dog owners should check the fit every time they use the equipment,” she says. “It only takes a second.”

How to fit a collar

The rule of thumb for fitting a collar is the two-finger rule: When the collar is fastened, you should be able to get two fingers comfortably between your dog’s neck and the collar. A collar should be the width of two of your dog’s vertebrae and snug enough that you cannot pull it past the ears.

How to fit a harness

The two-finger rule also applies to harnesses. A harness should be snug but loose enough that it doesn’t push into the chest when the dog sits. To determine the right size for your dog, wrap a cloth tape measure around your dog’s chest just behind the front legs. An adjustable harness allows you to get a more custom fit.

Mistake #3: Introducing gear too quickly

Don’t just toss a new piece of gear on your dog. Introduce equipment slowly, and teach your dog to like it. Desensitizing your dog to gear will prevent stress, anxiety and fear.

“All gear should be introduced gradually as the dog adjusts to it — and paired with food — so that it comes to mean ‘treats!’ instead of ‘ugh!’” Terri says. “Go slowly and quit while the dog is relaxed wearing the equipment.”

Muzzles are a good example. “Throwing a muzzle on a dog just for vet visits will teach the dog that the muzzle predicts frightening events,” Terri says. “But having them wear it while randomly getting treats on walks makes it less aversive.”

Victoria agrees. “Every dog needs to be muzzle-trained from an early age,” she says. “If you acclimate your dog to a muzzle right from the word go and you make it a pleasant experience, when they do have to go to the vet or if something happens where they have to be muzzled, it’s just normal.”

Even seemingly innocuous gear like dog booties requires practice. Dogs don’t take to booties like a person does to a pair of socks; they need time to acclimate to footwear. So even though you might not be thinking snow right now, start well before your dog needs foot protection from inclement weather, Travis advises.

And keep it up year-round. With seasonal items like life jackets, Terri says, “It is a good idea to continue the pairing of these with treats in the off-season, as well.”

The power of positive training tools — especially when training dogs to use dog gear

Positive training can help your dog love his gear. Photography ©DanAlex120714 | Getty Images.

“The biggest mistake most dog owners make when selecting gear is choosing aversive training tools,” trainer Megan Stanley says.

Aversive gear includes choke, prong, pinch and shock collars that punish unwanted behavior.

“They’re designed to cause pain and discomfort in order to get your dog to behave,” celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell says. “There is no place in dog training for that.”

Animal Planet television host Travis Brorsen concurs. “This is old-school and outdated,” he says.

“Punishment in training is clearly counterproductive to the learning process,” trainer Norma Jeanne Laurette says. “It does not teach the dog what you want him to do. All the dog learns is avoidance and that people are scary and can’t be trusted.”

Behavior expert Terri Bright, PhD, echoes that sentiment. “There is no need to frighten a dog to train him,” she says. “Any animal can learn using the tenets of positive reinforcement.”

Why positive reinforcement works when training dogs to accept dog gear

Positive-reinforcement training is based on mutual trust and respect rather than fear and intimidation. The method teaches good behavior by rewarding correct choices. If the right choice has a benefit — praise, treats, a gentle pat — a dog is less likely to make a wrong choice, Travis says.

“Instead of putting that emphasis on punishment, we put the emphasis on teaching a dog what else to do in a situation,” Victoria explains. “Positive reinforcement is not just more successful in the long run, it’s also safer.”

Norma Jeanne agrees. “It makes learning quicker and easier, creates pleasant associations, strengthens the human-canine trust bond and protects the dog’s temperament and emotional well-being,” she says. “This promotes a thinking, confident and happy dog.”

Dog gear-related injuries

“Without proper training to walk on leash, any tool can cause physical injury if a dog pulls on it for too long,” Megan warns. Pressure on a dog’s sensitive neck can cause ear and eye issues and damage the trachea and thyroid gland, she says.

To take the force off the neck, our experts recommend using a harness with a leash attachment at the front.

“The reason a chest-led harness works is that the chest really is the dog’s center of gravity,” Victoria explains. “And that’s a much gentler experience for you and the dog.”

Have multiple harnesses to vary pressure points, Victoria suggests. “You don’t wear the same clothes every day, so why should your dog?” Any leash that is too long can tangle and trip people and dogs, but retractable leashes require particular care.

“There are many recorded injuries from minor to severe from people grabbing the [retractable] leash or getting tangled in it, causing rope burn or breaking bones,” Megan says.

If you use a retractable leash, attach it only in open spaces where there are few objects, no traffic and no other dogs or people.

Dogs at play can be ensnared by a loose collar or injured by bejeweled, studded or spiked collars. “It is recommended that collars be removed during play, especially any collar with a chain on it, or use a quick-release collar,” Megan advises.

Gear-related injures can do more than physical harm; they can affect a dog’s emotional well-being, Norma Jeanne notes.

“Any of these injuries can also result in damage to the human-canine trust bond,” she says.

Gear for specific dogs

Every dog is special, but certain breeds and sizes need special gear. Brachycephalic breeds (those with a broad, short skull that results in a flat face or short nose, such as Lhasa Apsos, Pugs and Pekingese) can have breathing issues, so it’s vital that gear doesn’t strain their throats, Travis says.

They also are more prone to heatstroke, so cooling harnesses are a good choice for these breeds, Megan says.

“For the brachycephalic breeds that need to be muzzled, people take risks with the wrong type of muzzle,” Terri says. She recommends using a muzzle specifically designed for short-snouted dogs.

Size matters. A large, powerful dog like an Irish Wolfhound might best be walked using a head halter, especially for a child or senior who might have trouble holding onto a big dog. For small dogs, such as Italian Greyhounds, wide collars and soft harnesses work well, Victoria says. And dogs with narrow heads, including Greyhounds, need a martingale collar (one with a large loop for the dog’s neck and a smaller sliding loop that attaches to the leash) so they can’t slip out of it, Megan says. Martingale collars also help prevent pulling without choking.

The naked truth about dog gear

When in doubt about the right dog gear, consult your veterinarian or a professional trainer.

“Any of it can cause injury or even death if a dog chews on it or can get stuck or tied up with it,” Megan warns. “One of the biggest mistakes people make when using their dog’s gear is leaving it on unsupervised. It’s best to remove all gear when the dog is alone or unsupervised for long periods within a safe, contained area.”

Getting the right gear for your dog and using it correctly is essential. But you are a key ingredient. “Using a piece of equipment should be a temporary aid to training rather than a crutch,” Terri says. “Changing the equipment merely changes the picture for the dog temporarily and gives you a window of opportunity to train an alternative behavior.”

As Norma Jeanne says, “We need to be a part of the solution and not the problem.”

Dog Gear Panel of Experts

FROM LEFT: Terri Bright, Photo by Topher Cox. Norma Jeanne Laurette With Greg Ceci, Photo by Sandra Monaco Photography. Photo courtesy Megan Stanley

Terri Bright, PhD, director of Behavior Services at MSPCA-Angell headquartered in Boston.

Travis Brorsen, host of the television series My Big Fat Pet Makeover, founder and CEO of Greatest American Dog Trainers.

Norma Jeanne Laurette and Greg Ceci, trainers, instructors and co-chairs of the International Positive Dog Training Association (founded by Norma Jeanne) in Ontario, Canada.

Megan Stanley, board chair of the Lexington, Kentucky-based Association of Professional Dog Trainers and owner of Dogma Training & Pet Services Inc. in Alberta, Canada.

Victoria Stilwell, star of the television series It’s Me or the Dog, judge on television’s the Greatest American Dog, CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training and Dogster contributor.

St. Louis-based freelance writer Martha M. Everett has lived on both coasts covering everything from Washington to Westminster. More interesting, her Keeshond-mix rescue, Trooper, helped set a World Record for the Most Dogs in Costumed Attire.

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Dogster magazine. Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet’s office? Subscribe now to get Dogster magazine delivered straight to you!

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