02 | video - laptop webcam

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[ the video is fixed on what seems to be a backyard, although it's rather -- unique. for one, there are a lot of feeders hanging from the trees, and plenty of squirrels and birds around eating at them. for another, there is a chicken coop, although its residents are happily wandering outside of it for the time being. there's also what appears to be a vegetable garden in the far corner.

when he begins to talk from behind his laptop, he speaks asfastasever -- perhaps even a little quicker than usual? -- and it might be difficult at times to make out certain words. ]

Well... I thought perhaps the water was making me hallucinate at first, but I don't think that's the case. I can understand them... the animals, I mean. I think they can understand me too, but it's hard to tell. The chickens are easiest to talk to, but I think that's because I've raised them here for so long. Squirrels make for more interesting conversational partners, though.

[ ... ]

Does anybody have a housepet that I could try talking to for a few moments? 

I'd just like to confirm that this really isn't... a hallucination, or something.

Comments

[talkshitgetsis]

You can talk to animals?

[Yeah okay.]

Since when?

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It started not long after I'd drank the water for the first time.

[originaloddcouple]

I know a guy who can talk to fish! This doesn't seem too crazy.

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Only fish? [ ... ] I haven't tried to see if I can talk to fish yet, but... that is reassuring to hear.

[video]

[acequeen]

[Here, have a red-headed college student blinking slowly.]

You know, of all the weird transformations and abilities I've seen throughout my stay...

[Time for her to lean forward a bit with an eyebrow raise.]

This seems pretty tame in comparison.

[video]

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You know... I think I'm more or less okay with that. [ there's a slight laugh -- ] I can barely believe that this is something I'm capable of doing. If I had something even stranger, I'd truly be at a loss.

[Video]

[italktofish]

You can understand animals, too?

[GLEEEEEEEEE NEW BEST FRIEND]

Well...at least, I can only talk to sea life! Fish and things! And silverfish! Because a fish is a fish, even if it's a bug.

[Arthur is just so excited to have someone else who can speak to the animals here...]

I've got some goldfish here, if you want to try to talk to them!

[Video]

[extricated]

Oh! I haven't tried speaking to any fish yet, mostly just the squirrels and birds. And a few stray cats.

[ fish, sadly, will prove to be difficult for him... for the time being, at least. ]

I'd like to try, if you don't mind.

video;

[eras]

I'm afraid we only have fish, sorry! Do you think you can talk to fish, too, or just mammals?

video;

[extricated]

I haven't tried fish yet, although I'd like to if you're willing to lend their attention for a few moments.

[video]

[shambles]

...... Really now.

[He doesn't seem convinced.]

I have two dogs.

[video]

[extricated]

[ he's not entirely convinced and he's the one experiencing it, so he wouldn't blame him. ]

Would you mind if I tried speaking to them, then?

[Texted]

[espigeonage]

Weird. What do they have to say?

[Texted]

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Mostly about eating, actually. Or hiding from things that could hurt them.

The birds also mention places with good wind drafts and a lack of housecats pretty often.

[testsonseashells]

Wouldn't think they'd make very interesting conversation.

[extricated]

Well, I will admit, it's all relative.

Ultimately, their conversations tend to center more around survival than anything else.

[boredallready]

...

That is SO COOL! Wow, you could make a lot of money with something like that!

[extricated]

As the animal whisperer? [ he laughs a little at the thought. ] I'd like that, actually. Not for the money, though.

[video]

[darkhourdear]

You could try talking to Gloria! [here have a golden retriever being coaxed onscreen.]

[video]

[extricated]

Gloria, is it? That's a very nice name.

[ directed towards the dog: ] Gloria, how are you today? Have you eaten yet?

video; from a handmirror

[seabeast]

[ ... oh are you kidding her. have a video feed of a ferret in a bathroom. she should be projecting l o u d a n d c l e a r

Oi. You. Can ye hear me? ]

( video )

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[ oh my, what a cutie! you can practically see his eyes widen and sparkle. ]

Hello there! What's your name?

[Voice]

[depolarized]

...You raise chickens? We have a dog if it works over phone. [She's a doberman, mostly]

[Voice]

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Yes! They're really lively, but I like the company. [ there are lonely cat ladies. then there's this guy and his chickens. ]

Hmm... phone might be hard, but I can try.

voice;

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voice;

[extricated]

[ did you perhaps... want him... to talk to your dog? ]

I... I'd be happy to.

video

[summit]

[ ALL OF HIS DREAMS. YOU ARE LIVING THEM. ]

What do they say?

video

[extricated]

Well... mostly, they talk about eating, actually. [ a laugh. ] They're very focused on survival.