031 - 4th wall

[tapestodiane]

[If you're around ... wherever he is, but it's out in the woods somewhere, you might hear gunshots. And if you're curious enough to see what's up, you'll see that Coop evidently has his gun back and is shooting at targets. Where they're from is a mystery, but he's making the best of their presence - his skills have waned some in the years he's been stuck in pokémonland, but it's evident the longer he's at it, the more confidence and skill shows in his shooting.]

[Until he's at the point where he's consistently hitting the bullseye in every single target every single time.]

[Yeah, he's that good. He could shoot you a pattern if you like.]

[... and there magically seems to be ammunition around whenever he needs it, so hey.]


(Action absolutely anywhere as per usual - feel free to just bump into him wandering if you prefer. COME AT ME.)

Comments

[dragonrights]

But surely you've seen other dragons, even if you have not met them?

[He's leaned a little more forward, and is clearly hoping that the answer to this is 'yes of course I have'. Temeraire doesn't like the idea at all that he might be the only one. Having Lily or Maximus, or even a strange dragon around would be nice about now.]

[tapestodiane]

_{[Cooper shakes his head in response, somewhat regretful - he can tell the answer he has isn't one the dragon would like.]}

Not in my world. I don't beleive anyone there has seen a dragon outside of legends and fairytales.

_{[Which means it's surreal and something of an honour to stand before this creature. More importantly, though, the disctintion of "my world" could help. This dragon could be simply lost just like the rest of the people here.]}

[dragonrights]

Oh...

[He's sounding pretty dismayed about this news. The man sounds as though he's telling the truth, so Temeraire has to believe that he's either from some other place or mad, because as far as he knows there isn't a single country on his Earth without dragons. He mutters--quietly as far as he's concerned, but it isn't actually very quiet.] I don't believe I'd like to go there.

[Then, he draws himself up a little. Laurence wouldn't like to see him sulking too much in front of a stranger, even if he wasn't here to see.] I am Temeraire, of His Majesty's Aerial Corps.

[tapestodiane]

Chances are you'll return sooner than you think.

_{[Cooper isn't sure how to properly greet a dragon, but he bows his head slightly in a gesture that seems the most appropriate.]}

It is an honor to meet you, Temeraire. I wish I could be of more help.

_{[He has a title, too, but it feels meaningless right now.]}

I'm Dale Cooper.

[dragonrights]

[Temeraire visibly brightens.]

Do you think so, really? I should very much like to get back to Laurence soon.

[He's still clearly upset about not being able to find him, but at least he's relaxing some at the news. He lays down, like a casual, but still elegant, sphinx, and nods his head at the introduction.]

It is very nice to meet you, Cooper. Are you in a military? I had heard you shooting before.

[tapestodiane]

In my experience, this should last no longer than three days.

_{[The fact that the dragon he's talking to remains a dragon is proof of his being there is temporary, so that should be at least somewhat reassuring. He shifts a bit when Temeraire does, sidesteps to keep his face in front of him before he answers quite simply,]}

No. Just the police.

[dragonrights]

[That is indeed very reassuring. Three days is still much too long in Temeraire's opinion, but it's much better than weeks or months. Forever is not even contemplated.]

Thank you very much for telling me so.

[He tilts his head curiously at the police response. He's not really familiar with the term, but he's clearly interested.]

What do the police do?