#bill was totally down for adding more holidays to his personal calendar

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winter holidays at the mystery shack (party billiam edition)

Stan celebrates what he calls "Cash-mas", which is just slapping a cheap felt santa hat and a 300% Christmas special markup on anything- and several things he can't- get away with in the gift shop

more sincerely, the Pines do a fairly low-key Hanukkah. if the twins are visiting, they do a much showier double christmas/hanukkah celebration

And Bill... well...

No one is entirely sure if it's a Euclidean thing or just a... Bill thing. But he's SO enthusiastic!

HAPPY WINTER FUNTIME BOYS & GIRLS!

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The Hooded Merganser of Radipole Lake: A celebration

Sunday was the second time I visited this Weymouth reserve this year and for a second time the RSPB staff had the same news for us regarding a much loved bird, the resident Hooded Merganser has disappeared like it often does a few months ago in an attempt to find a mate which obviously would always be in vain, but this coincided with the cold winter weather so he is yet to return. If my distant second view of 2017 of him in a flock of Tufted Ducks on a late dark January afternoon seen from the shelter is to be the last I saw of him, I wanted to do a post celebrating his time in Dorset. So I’ll start with why he was so loved, before exploring my personal journey with him.

I remember clearly, it must have been about ten years ago now that twitchers flocked to Radipole to get a glimpse of this for the UK extremely rare duck. The initial hysteria of this bird turning up hit the headlines, I never forget Bill Oddie going to see him on Springwatch. But I think it was what happened next which defined this story, he stayed and until seemingly now he continued to roam around the vast waters of this reserve. What was striking about this story was the debate it sparked, as a sign I read a few years ago and may still be there at the reserve showing what a legend this bird is for the place said, could this possibly be a wild bird that had flown all the way from North America? Or was it just an escapee? The fact that we’ll probably never know for sure adds great intrigue to the legend. But one thing I think as someone replying to a picture I took of it on Twitter in 2014 said we can all agree on is no matter what you think about how it got here, it is a truly handsome bird. I think more than anything what I love about “Hoodie” is that he stayed for so long. Whether officially wild or not, you could go to this reserve over several years and know you were seeing this exact same individual bird not just the same species as you saw before. It creates a rare level of intimacy with just one bird, which I have found something quite beautiful.

My journey with him started quite late, as around 2008 Weymouth and Portland were still really a holiday destination for us rather than the classic day trip and bank holiday favourite they are now. On inspiring seabird watching trips to Portland Bill we had come by Radipole on the way back to try and see if he was there, but no luck until 2012. On the single best day of a poor birding year for me, it was wonderful to finally catch a glimpse of the bird a little way out in the bits where you can walk on platforms to look over the reeds. The day was perhaps more memorable for me for my first Marsh Harrier the classic Radipole bird and my to this day only ever Glossy Ibis. I took the 2nd picture in this photoset of him and the 3rd just before the year was out. Interestingly that fairly average trip on the last Friday of 2012 was one of the most important days for my hobby and how it is today. 2011 was the first year list I kept and 2012 for many reasons did not live up to it. So I said to myself on this walk “shall I even bother next year?”. I came to the decision to yes still do a year list but do it chronologically ordered on my spreadsheet rather than alphabetically to mix things up a bit. Better luck awaited in 2013 as I smashed the record held by the 2011 total and the new way of doing it made it more fun and has given me hours of entertainment since seeing what trips I got most year ticks on and how many I had seen this year compared to other years on a given date. Every year since 2012 has been golden for birds for me and I think the approach change here and decision to carry on here saved year listing for me which is right at the core of my interest now.

It wasn’t until 2014 I saw the Hooded Merganser again on a historic for me Bank Holiday Monday in Weymouth as mentioned in my post about them on Saturday morning, we arrived at the car park and he swam right up close in the river bit just before heading under the bridge onto the main lake. I took the 1st picture in this photoset of him which gave Hoodie a place in my heart forever. This is one of my greatest ever pictures and was instantly popular, going onto my 2015 calendar and back when I did my photos of the year being my wildlife photo of the year that year. This led my Mum to buy me a big canvass with this picture and my Puffin with sand eels one on Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire from a year before for my 18th birthday in 2015. That canvass hangs beside me as I write this. So it keeps the Hooded Merganser in my life constantly and I love it because there is such a story behind that picture.

I saw the Hooded Merganser at Radipole Lake every year since 2014 apart from this one, the next two years getting views of it by the centre again. I took the 4th picture in this photoset of it there in 2016. But for my first sighting of in January 2017, shown in the 5th picture in this photoset, I knew the end must be near. It may have just been down to celebrity status and being the duck that everyone wanted to throw food at that he swam in such a frail manner with his head rested upon his back towards me on the bridge. But when he went under the bridge and a man arrived and asked me if I’d seen him and I told him he’d be out the other side soon but he didn’t appear for minutes and I had to almost say “he was swimming under, honest” I knew he may have reached a point where his days were numbered.

I’d love to go birdwatching in North America one day and see these birds. I am being tight on adding to my list of 24 favourite birds nowadays because 24 is quite a lot, but if I see these truly in the wild the connection with this bird might just make me want to add them. For he is really an honorary favourite bird and one of my favourite ever individuals. So if we don’t get to see Hoodie again, I want to say that it’s been such a blast following him for years. My memories of Radipole from our Weymouth holidays before our birdwatching days were of the “duck place”. This one was more than just a duck, he became a friend.

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5 Ways for Entrepreneurs to Organize and Manage Their Calendars

Every entrepreneur is short on one thing… time. Learn how to manage your calendars and budget time effectively with these easy tools.

Knowing what needs to be done, and when, is essential information for any entrepreneur. Good time and calendar management grows even higher on the list of priorities for those who are doing the majority of the work by themselves. A well-scheduled calendar can prove to be an invaluable tool. But sometimes, it’s not enough in itself.

Despite the wide availability of time-management software, as well as the good old desk calendar, getting everything to work smoothly can take a lot of effort. But that’s not to say it’s impossible. Instead, great calendar management takes some skill, creativity, and a few smart integrations.

1. Choosing the right program

What works for one user might not be the best option for another. This is true of any software out there.

But when choosing a calendar management program, the deciding factor is likely to be the type of device you already use. There’s a number of free and paid choices available, so don’t be afraid to give a few of them a try before you decide on the best one for you.

Google Calendar

If you already use Gmail, Google Chrome, or an Android device, this is going to be the easiest choice. In addition to the free mobile apps for Android and iOS, it’s also available as a web application, so you can access it directly from your browser’s home screen. It allows you to create as many calendars as you need (and color code them), as well as to invite coworkers with whom you can share entire projects or specific events.

Apple Calendar

People using the Apple ecosystem will likely prefer to use native programs, and that’s understandable. Like all other software products made by Apple, iCal is intuitive, easy to use, and works equally well on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. Its main advantage has to be the notification system that operates absolutely seamlessly, so you won’t have to worry about forgetting an important meeting ever again.

Any.do

If you’re ready to invest in an organizational tool, you should definitely check out Any.do, which integrates task and event management systems into a powerful app. It offers a host of options, from creating location-based reminders, to easily digestible overviews of what’s scheduled for each day. Its full functionality does come at a price, however, as the Pro version requires a monthly subscription.

Microsoft Outlook Calendar

The Outlook calendar comes installed on Windows computers and is the best choice for those who want hassle-free email integrations, as well as the ability to share their schedule with coworkers or family members. It is important to note, however, that the Android and iOS apps don’t come with a full set of features, and Windows users will need to pay a monthly subscription to get the most out of it.

Woven

The Woven calendar app is an excellent collaborative tool that has some really unique features. You can create reusable templates for each common type of meeting you have. You can also send a link to someone so that they can choose a time that works for them that matches your availability. There is also a group polling feature so that you can easily find common availability amongst a group of people. It also provides detailed analytics on how you’re scheduling your day.

2. Scheduling your tasks

Once you’ve chosen the calendar app that works best for you, the next step will be to start developing the habit of using it. And for the majority of entrepreneurs, this is the most difficult part of the process.

More often than not, when pressed for time, people will rely on their memory or write important info down on scraps of paper or in their mobile phone notes app. Unfortunately, this scattered way of storing information opens up too much room for error – it becomes too easy to lose track of notes, or even to double-book, especially when multitasking.

That’s why a number of highly successful people swear by scheduling every single part of their day. To begin, you’ll have to set aside a couple of hours to enter all your currently scheduled meetings, phone calls, assignments, etc. Don’t forget also to include entries for your lunch breaks, commute times, and anything else that will be taking up your time. After the initial scheduling phase, you’ll find that adding new entries will be easy, as long as you commit to it.

3. Making the most of virtual assistants

Even if you don’t own a Google Nest Hub or Apple HomePod, you can use the virtual assistant in your Android or Apple device to schedule meetings or set reminders, timers, and alarms. For those whose work depends on productivity and punctuality, this is a huge benefit.

In addition to creating calendar entries by saying a few simple words, you can also make use of features such as getting an overview of what you have scheduled for the day or even keeping up to date on traffic and weather conditions that may make your commute slower than usual. Add to this the ability to send texts and make calls by simply saying a command, and you’ve got yourself a pretty functional office that uses tools you already have.

4. Using a calendar for more than just scheduling meetings

The great thing about scheduling apps is that you can integrate them with other software solutions. Utilizing combinations of small programs, you can automate almost your entire business operation, allowing for a smooth flow of information between all the programs you use. Not only do integrated apps make it easier for you to focus on your tasks, but they also prevent you from wasting precious hours on mundane tasks.

There’s an app for everything, but the following are some of the best currently available:

Basecamp

This project management software is made for small and large teams alike. It offers a visual representation of all current and future tasks, making it simple to create sub-tasks, add information, or even upload files. It also includes features such as assigning to colleagues and in-app chats, and when integrated, it allows you to translate scheduled Google Calendar events into to-dos.

TimeTackle

If you find that you need reports regarding time spent on certain assignments, or simply want to make invoicing easier, TimeTackle is an excellent app to try out. It’s one of the simplest solutions out there, aimed at taking the info out of your well-managed timetable and transforming it into Excel reports you can use for a multitude of purposes.

Timetastic

Entrepreneurs with several employees often struggle with keeping track of when everyone is going to be away on holiday, especially if they don’t have a person in charge of HR. With Timetastic, it’s extremely easy for employees to ask for days off, as well as for everyone else to know when they won’t be in the office. This way, you can avoid scheduling issues and get things done more efficiently.

TrackingTime

Projects that are billed by the hour can be a real pain in the neck. Especially if you have a tendency to forget to track the hours spent working. TrackingTime is an app that is easily integrated into Google Chrome and all your favorite project management apps. Not only does it add up the total time you spent on a project, but it can also be automated, which is great for those who tend to get lost in their work.

5. Don’t forget about traditional tools

The benefits of digital calendars and organization tools are huge, but don’t forget about using traditional resources as well. If you prefer to scribble your thoughts in a journal, you may find that using a notebook for keeping track of tasks and schedules is the way to go. For some people, writing information down with a pen makes it easier for them to remember it than just typing it on a keyboard, so if you find that you’re more of an analog type of entrepreneur, don’t be afraid to go with what works best for you. Even if it’s not the latest hi-tech solution.

Final thoughts

Small business owners often have to deal with limited resources – not just in terms of time and money, but often in terms of the number of staff they have on hand. This is why staying well-organized is such an important thing. Time and task management have one ultimate goal: ensuring that everything is done as efficiently as possible, without disrupting other ongoing operations. With the right practices, they’re made relatively simple, which ultimately results in better end results.

What calendars or task management apps do you use? Have you found that a certain tool works better than others? Share your experiences in the comment section below.

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A woman, her best friend, and a quick walk down the aisle?

Smartelli always wanted a “big Italian wedding.”(Cassidy Araiza/The New York Times)

Vincent M Mallozzi

Lilly Smartelli dreams of marrying her best friend on Valentine’s Day. “Bernie and I have been looking for just the right wedding venue to stage our big Italian wedding,” said Smartelli, 55, who lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Smartelli marks February 14 on her calendar, not as a romantic holiday, but as a day defined by comfort, happiness and a different sort of true love.

She found all of those things in Bernie, who happens to be one of the main characters in a book she self-published last October called “The $5 Dog Wedding.”

He also happens to be a dog.

“I love Bernie to death and I know he’s going to make quite a handsome groom,” Smartelli said. “But there is one problem where our wedding is concerned.”

The fact that Bernie is a dog?

“No,” she said, laughing. “The fact that we simply cannot afford the wedding we have planned.” Smartelli, a former travel nurse, is terminally ill with a form of pulmonary fibrosis, a respiratory disease in which scars are formed in the lung tissues, leading to serious breathing problems that worsen over time.

“My doctors tell me I have maybe one or two good years left,” she said, “so Bernie and I are racing against the clock.”

Two years ago, Smartelli was enjoying life in San Diego aboard her two-bedroom boat, a 47-foot, 1980 Hatteras long-range cruiser, with Bernie, a hazel-eyed, sandy-haired, 9-year-old mixed breed cocker spaniel poodle; and her other dog, Spinner, a cream-colored, 8-year-old Maltese-Shih Tzu mix who will serve as Bernie’s best man. She had rescued Bernie and Spinner a week apart in October 2011, from the annual Riverside County adoption fair hosted by the Humane Society of the Desert in Palm Springs, California.

Lilly Smartelli with her dog, Bernie, in Surprise. (Cassidy Araiza/The New York Times)

She eventually began suffering from shortness of breath, dizziness and fainting spells, which led to a diagnosis of pulmonary diffusion defect,a subcategory of pulmonary fibrosis. She sold the boat and moved to Phoenix, where she began evaluating her life, not knowing how much of it she had left, and came away with one final wish: to know the joy of a wedding day.

“By marrying Bernie in a symbolic way, I could draw attention to organ-donor groups and local animal welfare shelters that lack proper funding,” Smartelli said between labored breaths. So her potential big day will serve as a fundraising awareness moment for the two causes close to her heart. “It’s all in good fun,” she said.

“I know I will never be married, but I would still love to experience the kind of wedding, even if it’s a fake wedding, that I’ve been dreaming about since I was a little girl.”

Smartelli chuckled when she said, “I’ve been involved in just 1 1/2 relationships my entire life,” and sighed when she added, “I’ve been single for quite a while.” She needed a significant other to make her a bucket-list item a reality, so she turned to Bernie, her best friend, to play the role of groom.

“I can’t think of anyone in the entire world who loves me more than Bernie does, anyhow,” said Smartelli, who said she dated a man in Palm Springs for two years before the relationship ended in 2007. (She refers to that experience as “only half of a relationship,” she said, “because he wasn’t half the man I expected him to be.”)

Smartelli grew up in Detroit, where 12 years ago she spread some serious love of her own, coming to the rescue of a childhood friend by donating a kidney to him.

“I thought, if I could do something to help this person extend his life, then why not do it,” she said. “He’s doing pretty well today, and he sends me a card once a year thanking me for what I did for him.”

Lilly Smartelli with her dogs, Spinner, left, and Bernie, in Surprise, Ariz. (Cassidy Araiza/The New York Times)

Chris Stewart, the manager of the Sun City Pet Market in Sun City, Arizonia, has seen her kindness and unselfishness in his store. “She’s really no different than anyone else who comes in here and treats their dogs like members of their family,” he said. “When she’s with Bernie and Spinner, I can see the love she has for them just pouring out of her.”

Smartelli graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit, and holds a doctorate of chiropractic medicine from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Missouri, as well as a nursing degree from Excelsior College in Albany, New York. She says the experience of sacrificing a kidney “really, truly highlights the importance of donor organizations.”

Before her illness, Smartelli was working as a travel nurse throughout the country, taking eight-week assignments in such cities as San Antonio, Dallas, Albuquerque, Palm Springs, Los Angeles and Denver.

Though there is no cure for her condition and no sacrifice that will put time back on her earthly clock, Smartelli said she still hopes to help save the lives of humans and dogs by raising awareness, and money. She has already been donating a portion of her book’s proceeds to Donate Life America, a nonprofit organization working to increase the number of donated organs, eyes and tissue.

“Any ‘wedding gifts’ I receive,” she said, “would go straight to both of those causes.”

She began considering a faux marriage to Bernie in October 2017, when she brought him to a dog groomer in Phoenix and mused: “I may as well marry Bernie. He’s always there for me. He listens, and he loves me no matter what. What more could a woman want?”

The groomer took note. When Smartelli returned later that day, she found Bernie wagging his tail, freshly blow-dried and fluffy, and sharply dressed in a sequined blue bow tie, with a blue ribbon on his collar and a plastic wedding ring and engagement band attached, along with a note that said “Marry Me.”

Wedding rings and a necklace charm belonging to Lilly Smartelli. (Cassidy Araiza/The New York Times)

The moment inspired her. “Just because I didn’t have a fiancé didn’t mean there couldn’t still be a groom,” she wrote in her book. “It might be a little unorthodox, but so had many other choices in my adventurous life. I don’t need to find a man, not when I have Bernie.”

“It was the perfect plan,” she wrote. “How could I have been so blind?” The reality, however, is that there will be no actual event, as Smartelli is barely able to keep up with the costs of her own medical bills.

With her parents deceased and no family members or friends to turn to for financial support, she has managed to keep a sense of humor as she copes with her debilitating disease. “People who see only a headline that says I want to marry Bernie will think I’m totally insane,” she said, laughing. “So I hope they take the time to learn more about my whole story, and the reason I want to do it.”

In the meantime, Smartelli said, she will continue to dream of actually walking Bernie down the aisle, with Spinner as best man, and celebrating with virtual family and friends.

But no matter how the reality of her Valentine’s Day unfolds, Smartelli will ultimately find the true meaning of the day in the company of Bernie and Spinner, just as others who do not necessarily mark February 14 as a romantic holiday on their calendars might instead choose to spend the day in the company of a good book, or by watching a sunrise, or visiting loved ones at a cemetery.

“It’s kind of ironic, but Bernie and Spinner, who are just a couple of rescue dogs, have actually rescued me from a life of loneliness,” said Smartelli, who began to cry.

“I really love those two guys,” she said. “It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without them.”

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52 questions : Pavelko :D :D :D

Big steps in the relationship !

0. But, how did they meet ? One glorious day, Kiyoshi summoned her son in the cafeteria and announced : “Son of mine, I found you something, you’re going to be happy !”. She gave him a pic of Inuko and announced loudly “this is your new job AND your new girlfriend ! Aren’t you happy ?” He almost strangled her here and then (and threw his coffee cup on Sakae to stop his snickering). Finally, he went to the labs to meet Inuko. It wasn’t easy at first, because Inuko doesn’t have any social skills thanks to Ilya, but their common hate for him ended up smoothing things down, and Inuko let Pavel make xem sociable and be xir friend.

1. Who made the first move / who kissed who first ? …. probably Scarlett. Or at least she has a lot of responsibility in what happens. She knows that Pavel is a furry and likes cute monster girls, and he certainly has a crush on Inuko. But as interested as he is, he’s a nerd, and he’s not going to do anything. So she takes upon herself to help them, like a benevolant and overly made-up fairy godmother. She starts to explain everything about feelings and sex to Inuko. At first, xe doesn’t want to hear about anything from her, but since Pavel doesn’t seem to want to tell xem (or maybe he can’t, he changes color when xe asks), Scarlett is xir only source of information, and xe ends up listening to her (and then double-checks the informations with Ruud and Sakae, because Scarlett is a scientist, and Inuko doesn’t trust scientists). There’s no really initiative from either side. They are watching a movie as usual, where they snark about the usual dispensable love story. They look at each other, at the screen, at each other. They avert their eyes, play with the plaid, watch the movie with an unusual intensity…. They don’t know who moves first, but suddenly, they are kissing. It’s weird at first, because they aren’t used to it and well, Pavel is kissing a cute monster girl, but it feels good. So they do it again. And again.

2. Who tells their family/friends about their relationship first ? Pavel doesn’t really need, because of the way Kiyoshi presented that new job. When she discovers both of them sprawled on the bed, watching cartoons and eating sushis, he just gets a nice “I told you so” look.

3. What do their family/friends think of their relationship ? Kiyoshi, Ruud and Sakae are nothing but enthusiastic and supportive. Because weird child has weird parents. But Pavel is happy, Inuko is taken care of, they are kinda cute together, and everybody is happy. Even if the familly photos are kinda weird. Pavel’s friends are happy too that their captain nerd has found someone. He’s, like, super happy all the time and gushing and talks about The Person. There’s a weird moment of silence when he finally shares the pics, but after all, they kinda knew that he was a furry, and after all, well, tastes and all… Besides, Inuko is cool, so they let it go.

4. Which couple/family are they closest to ? Mommy, daddy and daddy, of course ! They are a close-knit familly AND they live close to each other, so of course, it helps. But Kiyoshi masters the art of not meddling too much in her son’s business and to leave them some space, so it works out.

5. When do they move together ? Where and how ? Almost as soon as they start getting along enough. It’s easier for Pavel to have Inuko at hand for all the activities he usually plans for the day. Kiyoshi just gives him the Mom Knowing Glance. It’s very fast since Inuko doesn’t have many things to move, just a box of plushies and a few other things. It means it’s quite fast to make some space for xer stuff, and soon they are comfortably settled.

6. Who proposes and how ? They would probably never get married, because of all the legal hussle that surrounds Inuko’s existence. And even if there wasn’t, it’s a human ceremony that doesn’t hold any significance for Inuko, and Pavel just doesn’t care. And even even, Inuko would never, ever wear a wedding dress, so it would mean Pavel would have to, and that’s too difficult for everyone to endure.

7. Where do they go on their honeymoon ?They would probably offer themselves some holidays, just Pavel and Inuko, no one else. They would go in a remote location, where they don’t risk seeing people and people freaking out when seeing Inuko. Lots of walks, good wifi, a comfortable little cottage, and coffee and snacks. It would be perfect.

Let’s talk about sex~

8. Who has the biggest kink (and what is it) ? For a human, Pavel has a really strong kink with his interest in cute monster girls. But Inuko is half-dog, half-human, full-monster-girl, and she has a strong interest in scruffy humans, so it’s a draw.

9. Who initiates sex more often ? On this point, they are evenly matched. For a nerd whose only exercize is getting up to go a pick a cup of coffee, Pavel is quite interested in physical exertion~ And Inuko doesn’t mind “playing” with xir human.

10. What kink/kinks turn(s) one (or both) of them off ? Anything that looks even remotely like scientific stuff is a huge turn off for Inuko because of bad memories. So no labcoat play for them ! And totally forget about needle play.

11. What’s the craziest place they’d have sex ? Pavel’s flat. They aren’t adventurous, and it’s better to be comfortable.

12. Who is more aggressive in bed ? Totally Inuko. Must come with the personnality and animal nature. Not that Pavel minds, really~

13. How does the other person react when their partner wears something special (boots, lingerie, etc.) ? Pavel gets the full-body blush in an interesting shade of crimson. Inuko just borks, but it’s a special bork~

14. Lights on or off ? They don’t care either way, really. Besides, Inuko has night vision.

Quirks and habits

15. What are their quirks while sleeping ? Inuko sleeps on a pile of cushions, with a few blankets thrown here and there that xe doesn’t use, and xir whole collection of plushies (it takes a lot of space). Most of the time, xe sleeps like a dog, curled up on xemselves, head on hands/paws. Now Pavel sleeps with Inuko, because it’s better like that and he can check on xem whenever he wants. He’s the one using the blankets most of the time. He moves a lot while sleeping, because of the caffeine and because half the time, he’s lying on a plush that’s poking him uncomfortably. Inuko is very happy to have someone to cuddle up with, especially on cold night, even if that someone moves and growls. Besides, xe moves and growls as much as him, so…

16. Who is the morning person/night person ? Pavel is both the morning and night person because of ongoing insomnia. No one knows why. Maybe it’s the coffee, maybe it’s genetic. But he only sleeps an average of 4 hours per night. He tends to keep books and tablets near his bed to keep himself busy.Inuko is quite a morning person. After all, xe’s a dog. Xe takes several naps during the day, and most of the time, goes to bed when Pavel does. When they start sleeping in Inuko’s bed-slash-basket, Pavel has to take great care of not waking Inuko up with his reading light. It doesn’t always work.

17. Who wakes the other one up with kisses ? Inuko, if by “kiss”, you mean “laying on top of Pavel like the dog xe is”.

18. Who is the romantic one (Valentine’s Day or other) ? They are as romantic as BRICKS. Inuko doesn’t understand the concept of romantism and gestures, because Pavel is not xir mate (yet), and besides, what’s the point of having music and flowers around a meal, when there is A MEAL ? Pavel doesn’t see why he should teach xem otherwise, because it’s easier that way and he likes it better too (I mean, meal. Important. And then, play pokemon and throw plushies at each other). Somewhere, Scarlett is crying. When Pavel becomes Inuko’s mate, it… doesn’t change, because let’s face it, flowers and such don’t ring Inuko’s interests at all. Bringing food, cheering him up, punching someone in the face, yes. The rest ? Not so much. Pavel agrees.

19. Who would lead in ballroom dancing ? No one ! Pavel doesn’t like to dance. He doesn’t have two left feet, but it’s really not his cup of coffee. Inuko doesn’t see the point at all.

20. Who is the one to most likely pick the movie they watch ? Pavel, of course. Well, first step is explaining what a movie is. Then that it’s not real. Then, the different sorts of movies they have. Finally, what makes the difference between a good movie and a bad one. It’s easier to decide on his own, in fact, and put Inuko in front of it.

21. Who is the one who would pay for dates ? Pavel does, since he’s the one who gets money. But as Inuko doesn’t leave the facility, he’s the one paying for delivery food (because there are foods Ruud doesn’t know how to cook or refuses to. Like hamburgers).

22. Who takes over the beauty/style department ? If you can call Pavel’s collection of baggy jeans and novelty shirts “style”. Inuko loves stealing his clothes because they are large and comfortable and fit over xir body. Pavel has to buy MORE geeky clothes for the two of them. He happily complies (mommy is footing the bill anyway).

23. What would they get each other for gifts ? Pavel always buys Inuko plushies. Lots and lots of plushies. Dogs (especially Shiba Inu), kittens, pokemons… A few other toys, maybe, but, like, 90% of his gifts are plushies.Inuko doesn’t earn money, so xe can’t buy Pavel anything. With Ruud’s help, xe cooks him something. Mainly meat, because meat is good. And an electronic cigarette (Kiyoshi bought it, but it was Inuko who had the revelation).

24. Who cusses more ? Inuko. Xe has a whole range of words, sounds and growls to quailfy Ilya. Pavel takes great delight in noting all of them, but he hasn’t heard them all yet, it seems.

25. Who remembers things ? And who forgets the birthdays and anniversaries (and has to be forgiven) ? Gods bless the automatic calendar on Pavel’s computer. He never forgets anything, and even added different chimes and bells to hisdifferent categories of events (Inuko has the cutest little bork). Inuko doesn’t remember lots of dates, because xe often don’t really understand the signification of anniversaries. Pavel tries to explain, but it escapes xem. Except when it means celebratory sushis.

26. Who is the bigger cuddler ? Inuko. Xe’s half-dog, and sometimes, it shows, especially when xe wants attention. Pavel is very happy to give scratches and hugs.

27. Nicknames for each other ? Inuko calls Pavel by a very special bork. Pavel calls Inuko “puppy”.

28. Who decorates the apartment ? Since it’s Pavel’s apartment, he decorated it himself, with posters, pics, toys, etc… he likes. Inuko didn’t change many things, but xir plushie collection is nicely displayed, including the giant shiba plush. Now xe gives xir advice on what Pavel buys to decorate, and even proposes a few shows or games.

29. Who initiates duets ? No one. Inuko doesn’t have the vocal chords to sing, it’s too straining for xem. And Pavel couldn’t hold a note to save his life. They are very happy to sit back watch Sakae and Ruud perform.

30. What do they do to cheer each other up ? Pavel distracts Inuko with games, treats, or a new plushie if he has a new one at hand. Other times, he lets xem rant and growl at what bothers xem, and adds a few colorful words of his own. It works most of the time because Ilya is the main annoyance in Inuko’s life, after all. When Pavel is upset, Inuko brings him plushies. The more upset he is, the more plushies he gets, until his desk and chair are covered in toys. And then, it it’s not enough, Inuko lays xir head on his lap and let him pet xir fur.

Daily life

31. Who is more tech-savvy ? Pavel because of his job, nerd-ness and young age, is really on point with everything technologic. But Inuko isn’t left behind. Xe didn’t take long to be familiar with tablets and the like, and uses them so easily that even Pavel is impressed (and let’s not talk about video games, especially Pokemon…).

32. Who drinks all of the coffee ? Pavel, Pavel, Pavel. Sakae once offered him a coffee IV, and it’s only because Kiyoshi promised to put some vodka in it if he dared using it that he stuck with the mugs. Inuko doesn’t drink coffee, the smell and taste are too strong for xem.

33. Who does what chores ? Ah, the luck of working with your family, who cooks and makes coffee all day for you and everyone here ! No need to cook, you just stroll into the meal room, pick up something to eat and go back. Cleaning is another problem. Pavel doesn’t have a cleaning bone in his body, and the human concept of order escapes Inuko. So the flat is always a mess. Pavel did learn how to do laundry, and he takes care of that. Inuko just puts the plushies and the bedding away so they don’t get dirty.

34. Who kills the bugs ? Inuko. Damn those canine reflexes. The only bugs Pavel kills are the ones in his computer.

35. Who makes the bed in the mornings ? What is this “make bed” that you speak of ? The bed always looks like a pile of pillows and comfy things, covered in blankets, other pillows and plushies. Sometimes, Pavel and Inuko jump in the pile just for fun.

36. Who starts getting into holidays way before they should ? Of course it’s Pavel, since holidays are human creations which don’t really mean things for Inuko. He explains, of course, but it’s hard to make xem understand that there are days to give gifts or celebrate certain people or even stuff, because they don’t see it as important, or don’t always understand all the implications. But once xe get that it means a special feast, xe start tracking the days and getting excited for the food. Xe even tried to make their own, but Pavel had to remind xem that Kiyoshi wouldn’t really find “Kick Ilya day” productive. Interesting, yes. Productive, no.

37. Who initiates the couple selfies ? Pavel. At first, Inuko was surprised, and nipped his arm. Pavel had to explain that it was a Weird Human Thing, and that humans liked to capture other people’s images with their phones. Now Inuko likes selfies, but for the longest time, xe was just “yeah, okay. Do your weird thing and laugh, human”.

38. Who always ends up with too much junk food after grocery shopping ? Both of them because junk food is GOOD !! It’s a bit difficult not to just pile everything in the cart, and check the ingredients to be sure there’s nothing bad for dogs, but they make do. And bring back piles of chips, nibbles, biscuits and the like.

39. Who asks to keep the abandoned kitten/puppy they find in the rain ? Inuko. Pavel argues that they can’t keep every animal they find, they are not pokemons, and they already have many dinosaurs and others in the facility. Inuko then decides to keep them anyway, then give them away in town. Pavel can only surrender.

40. So how many pets, and who rememebers to feed them ? Just a little cat, named Pixel. Who wasn’t really happy at first to share his living quarters with another person, especially one who smells so much of dog. But Inuko is nice, doesn’t try to steal the precious pillows, and gives him small snacks. So he tolerates xem in his space.

41. Who gets babied when they’re sick ? Inuko doesn’t know how to take care of xir mate, or any human for that matter, but it doesn’t mean xe won’t try. Xe will bring xem some Ruud-cooked soup and keep them warm by laying on the bed like a dog-shaped comforter.When Inuko is sick, Pavel doesn’t baby them as much as he holds the scientific hords away from xem. Of course, the soup-bringing, pillow-fluffing part is still present, and Ilya is kept at bay. Perfect.

42. Who brings breakfast to bed ? Pavel. It mostly consists of coffee, though, so Inuko has to go and pick xem own breakfast.

43. Who has sole posession of the T.V. remote ? It’s a huge fight, that can only be resolved by plushies fights.

44. Who comes home drunk at 3am ? Pavel does, sometimes, especially when there are things to celebrate. But to be honest, 3am is his midnight, so it’s not too late for him. Inuko just watches him and wonders why humans are so strange.

45. What do they do when they’re away from each other ? Most of the time, they geek. Inuko plays Pokemon and with xir toys, and Pavel watches videos (but not the ones Scarlett sends him), codes, and roams the internet, looking for hilarious conspiration theories and idiotic, pseudo-scientific articles about Konohana Laboratories. But they spend almost all their time together.

46. What are they afraid of ? Inuko is afraid of everyone wearing a labcoat, and twice as afraid of Ilya. Trauma and bad memories will do that to you. Pavel is mostly afraid of something happening to his computers, and losing huge amounts of data and a lifetime of work. And of course, a mad scientist getting their dirty paws on Inuko.

47. How often do they fight ? Less than you could expect from a cat-loving geek and a dog-person, but more than they would like. Pavel can totally miss the signals that Inuko sends, and not understand when xe is overwhelmed or just in nope mode. And Inuko…. just doesn’t understand sometimes, and since xe has a… very strong personnality, it can lead to a lot of clashes.

48. What would they do if the other one was hurt ? Gods help the one who dared hurting Pavel. They would face the wrath and fangs of Inuko, and no one would live to tell the tale. Then xe would come back, to lay down on the bed, and keep Pavel warm.Pavel wouldn’t fight the person who dared to hurt Inuko, because let’s face it, he’s build like an inflatable ring. But he would sic Klaus on them, and then destroy all their informatic systems. Then he would sit with Inuko and take good care of xem (with mommy’s help of course).

And once they have kids…

49. How many kids ? Only one, one boy. Hanjiro, Han, to be short and geeks. Pavel and Inuko are happy nerd parents. Kiyoshi, Ruud and Sakae are very happy grandparents (Ilya is not admitted, not even as Inuko’s creator). The child is very smart and active, and he’s surrounded by a very loving family (totally doting on him).

50. Who is the stricter parent ? Inuko would be. Something about a pack having to be organized. Pavel doesn’t really have a model of a strict parent. Kiyoshi was pretty indulgent with him (but still had some discipline), and Sakae and Ruud don’t try to raise him (especially not now).

51. Who stays up late helping with homework ? Probably Pavel, because he knows more about homework than Inuko, and maybe he’s a little bit more patient than xem. 

52. Who likes to take the family out and for what ? Pavel drags them to science shows, museums, movies… He always opts for slow hours, because he knows people tend to stare at Inuko and it can make xem uncomfortable. Inuko drags them to long walks in the wild. Pavel complains all the way.

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