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Old 03-09-2021, 11:32 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Violet had been trying to think of the most dangerous creatures she could--a Manticore came to mind, they were nearly impervious to spells and had a venomous sting. But no--Professor Carton hadn't said 'creature,' he'd said 'animal'. Well--the cape buffalo is big, aggressive and unpredictable and it's fearless and very protective of its young. But maybe a beast like that would be too unpredictable--what if she couldn't control it? And it's not like you could take something that big around with you in real life.

No, now that Violet thought it over, she would have to say, "Dog," she said decidedly when it was her turn to be called on. "A Doberman Pinscher. They're powerful and energetic, and extremely loyal and protective to their humans. But that also makes them aggressive and dangerous when those humans are threatened. I thought of other animals I could pick, but dogs are both dangerous and loyal, something you can control and which wouldn't turn on you, only your enemies. And you could take a dog around with you and no one would think it very odd." Plus, Violet thought, they'd be good company when you weren't fighting. Violet wished she had a dog back in the Room right now.
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