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[challengesworld.livejournal.com]

[When you are an angel who has yet to entirely catch up with human invention, many things are completely mysterious to you. Like teapots, or telenovelas, or comic books. Angels didn't need stuff like that, but Cheriour decided that if he is going to be here, he is going to learn all he can about these things.]

Um, hello. Yes. I have some important questions. You see, I found some things in the city, and I want to know what exactly what their purpose is. I'm not terribly well informed on inventions, and people are the best source of information, so, erm, here I go.

First of all, umbrellas. What a strange name. Um-brell-las. Brelly-ums. Erm, what do they do? Are they weapons? Because I stabbed a chair in the tower with one, it's pretty sharp...but why do you need the cloth for it? I don't get it.

Second, what do you do with those weird blowing things that you often find in bathrooms? The ones that spew hot air in your face. Are they used for cooking? Like, if you hold one over food, it gets it hot. But why would you cook in a bathroom...?

And last but not least, please elucidate the meaning of this very odd thing I found on the bathtub yesterday.

[There's a squeaking noise.]

What is the purpose of having a small yellow rubber duck?

[Today's derpiest angel brought to you by Things-That-Don't-Make-Sense-In-Cheriour's-Head.]

Comments

[umbrare.livejournal.com]

I suppose you could say the same for me.

Although, it isn't very important these days. I've used my dog form for so long I've practically forgotten what I even looked like.

[challengesworld.livejournal.com]

You've practically forgotten what you looked like? [SAD FACE] Oh, that's not good at all!

But I understand...if you want to be among people you have to sacrifice some things. Including forms. It's the way things are.

[umbrare.livejournal.com]

It's not as bad as you think. For me, at least. Being a dog is more fun.

[challengesworld.livejournal.com]

True, true...sometimes I go into animal form just to see things differently, so I know the feeling. Spent at least three days as a quail, if I remember correctly, that was interesting...

[umbrare.livejournal.com]

Quail are delicious.

[challengesworld.livejournal.com]

Yes, that is what exactly what the nice vendor man said too, before I turned back. I think I recall that he fainted. Not sure, I was not going to stay to be eaten.

[umbrare.livejournal.com]

Smart move on your part. Although, I wouldn't recommend turning into prey to begin with.

[challengesworld.livejournal.com]

Yes, well, I was curious! Can't fault me for that.

[umbrare.livejournal.com]

I suppose not....

[challengesworld.livejournal.com]

So, erm...

[And he stares down at the rubber duck in his hand before looking back up at Dog.]

Mind telling me what this is for?

[umbrare.livejournal.com]

Oh, that.

That is a chew toy.

[challengesworld.livejournal.com]

...

You chew on this thing?

[And don't mind him, he'll...just be putting this thing between his teeth and chewing it CHEERIO WHAT ARE YOU DOING]

...It's rather tough to chew.

[umbrare.livejournal.com]

[oh Cheerio :')]

That's what makes it fun.

[challengesworld.livejournal.com]

[Still chewing away before he takes it out and stares at it.]

Not really. And it doesn't even taste good.

[umbrare.livejournal.com]

Perhaps it's a dog thing, then.

[challengesworld.livejournal.com]

Perhaps. Would you like it? Since I don't particularly need it.

[umbrare.livejournal.com]

That would be appreciated.

[challengesworld.livejournal.com]

Alright, then.

[Tosses at!]