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[Character, RFC] The Family Dog - Black Aeronaut - 05-16-2009
Something that has slipped my mind entirely when I brought the family to Fenspace: the family dog.
In my family's case, they own a Pembroke Welsh Corgi - a very well mannered and happy-go-lucky specimen named Oliver. He's an old dog, which is really a shame. He'll be sorely missed when his time comes, but he will be remembered for certain.
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"Benjamin, are you sure you want to do this?" asked his father, Johan Jones. Ben looked up at his elder and had to reset his mental processes - he was still getting used to the sight of his Dad sporting the pointed ears and arched eyebrows that were the hallmarks of the Romulan/Vulcan breed. Of course, his Dad being an inherent badass (despite his seemingly dull occupation) he leaned far over into the Romulan side. "Oliver did break through a battle-steel blast door to get to you last time."
Ben sighed heavily. "It's not like he's actually going to hurt me. He just wants to play. It figures since he's not his old self anymore."
Johan chuckled at that. After The Incident the Pembroke Welsh Corgi had reverted from 'Old Dog' to 'Technically Still a Puppy.' Everyone was wondering how long that would last, but no one was holding their breath.
The two men then looked at what they had. In the B-36 maintenance hangar, they had setup a series barriers, all made of various materials - some mundane and some wave-enhanced. There were sandbags, mortar, bricks, concrete, steel, and even tank of water.
"Well," said Johan, as though reflecting on some wistful memory, "might as well get this over with."
"Yep," agreed Benjamin. He then looked up at the cat-walks overhead and called out, "Hey, Jess! All the camera's ready?"
"Sure thing, Boss!" called back the cyan-haired particle. "We're already recording now."
"Bitchin'," said Ben with a smile. "Go ahead and have Mom bring him in then."
"HOLD IT!" called out Gina from behind. "You are not doing this without safety gear!" Ben and Johan turned to see and Johan had to stifle a laugh. Gina was coming in with a red catcher's pad and face-guard. Without ceremony, she practically threw the pad over Ben's chest, causing him to 'oof!' in the process, and shoved the face-guard over his face.
"Gee, thanks a bunch," said Ben cheerfully as he raised the face guard. "Wish me luck?"
"You?" said Gina with a mock-sneer. "You're lucky enough to have me, dumkopf."
"Ah, I stand corrected then." Benjamin then darted his head in and stole a kiss. "I settle for that instead."
Gina grinned evilly. "That's allllll you'll settle for?" Johan bit down on his lips, fighting back a bark of laughter and turning green for the effort.
Ben smiled back. "Gina, love of my life? Working now. We'll play later, okay?"
Gina harrumphed and walked away, swinging her hips as she went. Benjamin grinned and shook his head. His dad finally let a small laugh go and gave Ben a pat on the back. No other words here needed to be exchanged.
"Alright, let's do this, people!" called out Ben as he turned back to the long row of barriers. As Ben got into position, Kaitlyn Jones walked a happy corgi into the hangar. Oliver was your typical Pembroke Welsh Corgi - docked tail, orange body and white underside with stubby feet ending in white paws. Benjamin had on more than one occasion called Oliver the 'Bologna Loaf Express' because of his shape (large, loaf-like, and low to the ground) and how fast he'd come running when you call him.
Once Kaitlyn was in place, she took Oliver off the leash and the ready signal was given. Benjamin nodded to himself, took in a good breath of air, then...
"AAAA-LIVER! C'MERE BOY! C'MON OLLIE!"
Oliver's head instantly perked up as he made that classic doggie-expression that says, "Hey, that's me!" And then he broke into a sprint.
Each barrier made it's own sound in sequence as the happy canine smashed through each one without slowing down. It was a very rapid sequence that might be likened unto the sequenced explosive charges used in precision-drop demolition. It was especially impressive when Oliver hit the tank of water - it's entire contents shot upwards in a spray as though someone had lined the bottom with shaped C-4. Oliver then came through the last barrier like an armor piercing projectile - this one being six-inches of waved battle-steel.
The energetic corgi then made a flying tackle, hitting Ben right in the chest. The momentum caused them to slide over the smooth concrete deck for thirty feet.
When everyone caught up with them, Ben was laughing as he fought off Oliver's energetic doggy kisses. Soon enough, though, they were able to extricate Ben.
"That was awesome, Boss," said Jess enthusiastically. "We got some awesome footage of that stunt. Once we post the video on Fentube our hit-counts are gonna go nuts!"
Ben chuckled (he was still giggly after being subjected to such extraordinary affection from the family dog) and said, "Okay, but first thing's first. Get Oliver fitted for an A10 headset and have Ruri test him."
Jess cocked her head to the side. "You think he might be a data-dog as well?"
"Can't hurt to try. It's especially common in corgis thanks to Cowboy Bebop. If he does turn up as a data-dog, then he's going to become our lynchpin for smash-and-grab ops."
Oliver (AKA Bologna Loaf Express)
Age: 12
Height: 18" (at shoulder)
Weight: 60 lbs.
Hair: Orange w/White underbelly and paws
Eyes: Brown
Mundane Attributes
· Family Dog: Oliver happily came to Fenspace with the rest of the family. Earth, asteroids, what's the difference?
· Happy to Meet You: Oliver is a happy dog and very gregarious. He's a huge hit with the Senshi, who think he's absolutely adorable.
· But Don't Mess With My Friends: He's also very protective. You just don't notice it until you've done something seriously wrong and you have a corgi chewing your arm off.
Handwavium Abilities
· Newton's First Law: Only the first part applies to Oliver. As long as he wants to keep on going, then he is the Ultimate Unstoppable Object.
· Cortana's My Chess Partner: Data-dog, like in Cowboy Bebop. Using an A10 doggie-collar, he can break through ciphers like it's nobody's business.
Handwavium Quirks
· Hurf... hurf... hurf... : He's oddly mindful of security despite his happy-go-lucky nature. He'll be seen making regular rounds at Atalante, making low and grunting barks as he checks everything out.
· Aroo?: He's still a dog. You need to put things to him in doggie-terms.
· NOM-NOM-NOM: Works for treats, play time, and tummy rubs.
- Bob Schroeck - 05-16-2009
Okay, that's definite win. The only thing better would be if he had vacuum support.
-- Bob
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Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.
- robkelk - 05-16-2009
So, is he a member of the Hacker Underspace?
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Rob Kelk
"Governments have no right to question the loyalty of those who oppose
them. Adversaries remain citizens of the same state, common subjects of
the same sovereign, servants of the same law."
- Michael Ignatieff, addressing Stanford University in 2012
- Black Aeronaut - 05-17-2009
I'm happy to hear that, Bob. I was kinda worried that the idea of a dog that can charge through anything, X-3 Juggernaut style, would be considered overkill.
Vacuum support? I don't see why he wouldn't have his own suit. (^_^) Hrm... For kicks, take the rocket pack from The Rocketeer, split that down the middle, and make it into a saddle-style rocket rig. That'd be Oliver's thruster-pack. Helmet is a traditional 'Fishbowl' and the suit itself is a relaxed-fit to accomadate the fur coat. No clumsiness with the tail since his was docked. Just for pure S&G, he'll have a whip-antena poking up from the computer he'll wear on his back.
Rob: Yes, he would be. Of course, as mentioned, he's still just a dog. A very smart dog, but a dog nontheless. If you need reference, think of Kit Rodriguez's dog, Poncho, in Diane Duane's Young Wizards series. Due to magical leakage, Poncho gains some magical abilities of his own... But the way he uses them are pretty much what you would expect of a dog: He made a universe full of nothing but grassy fields with swarms of squirrels to chase. Not eat. Just chase. Oliver shares this trait of humility.
- Black Aeronaut - 01-18-2011
I'm casting Res on this topic for a very special reason.
The beloved family member this character profile is based on, my family's Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Oliver, has recently passed away.
He wasn't really 'my' dog - my family picked him up at a time when I was living away from the family. However, this lovable and affable Fido quickly wormed his way into my heart during the times I did spend with the family. He was far more friendly, sociable, and outgoing than other representatives of his breed... in fact, he was very much like the Einstein the Data-Dog from Cowboy Bebop - a fact that endeared him to my family nearly instantly.
So that he will always have a presence, if only in meta, I'm making an addition to his handwavium quirks: Wolverine - rapid regenerative capabilities can keep him in the fight and possibly makes him immortal.
Long live the Immortal Bologna Loaf.
- Dartz - 01-18-2011
Sorry to hear that.
Dogs have the unique way of worming their way into your heart. I know I never wanted a dog in the house until we finally went and got one anyway.... now I can't imagine being without the little bugger.
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- Proginoskes - 01-19-2011
OK, Ollie is awesome. We should see how many cameos the writers can give him.
- robkelk - 01-19-2011
Proginoskes Wrote:OK, Ollie is awesome. We should see how many cameos the writers can give him.I suppose http://www.fenspace.net/index.php5?title=Oliver]this might help with that goal...
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Rob Kelk
"Governments have no right to question the loyalty of those who oppose
them. Adversaries remain citizens of the same state, common subjects of
the same sovereign, servants of the same law."
- Michael Ignatieff, addressing Stanford University in 2012
- Black Aeronaut - 01-20-2011
Thanks Rob. I honestly should have done that sooner myself. (^_^
