Pet shop owner, extraordinaire !

Hey there! I'm Rod, I own a pet shop in Echo Village! Come by and visit, alright? ((Part of HMMasterList))

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Something Just For Us //Rod&Felicity//

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"She could help me so much." Felicity smiled widely. "I could strap a tray to her back and make her deliver my orders. And if someone spills something, she’ll just lick it up like my own personal, cute, fluffy mop."

Felicity jostled her curls a bit and laughed. “All I’ve heard from her is rumors that Rebecca’s ex-husband is Charles and that’s why she feels so compelled to make rude remarks towards Camellia. Although I strongly doubt that.”

"Aw, but you could have a little clan of redheads. Like in, um, what was the movie? Harry Potter, was it? Didn’t one of the kids have like, ten redheaded brothers? That could be you, although you’d have to marry Michelle if you wanted magic redhead kids."

Felicity pressed her hands to her cheeks, hiding a silly blush. “Please no. I’d look like a waitress from the eighties in my uniform.”

"You got any pictures of your parents in there?" She nudged him with her elbow. "Surely the couple to produce a kid as cute as you ought to have been attractive themselves."

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Rod couldn't help but smile back, leaning a bit far back in his chair. "Dogs are fun, but you'd have to train her a lot to do that. I'd love to see you with a big dog.." He half heatedly replied. As he say that, the sounds of little paws rushing into the kitchen. Within a moment, Manon was practically barking at Felicity and Rod for attention again. "Not like that one."

With a smile, Rod chuckled lightly. "You know, that seems too far fetched. Even for Tina to think. I wonder who told her that?"

"Red heads? Really?" He couldn't help but laugh at her comment. "Nah, maybe it'll skip my kids? But, hey, that's not half a bad idea... Magic kids would be pretty sweet, don't you think?"

With a quick smile, Rod couldn't help but blush a little with her. "Duh, course I do! But first, you gotta show me another baby picture of you. You were a pretty cute kid, I wanna see more Feli!"

[goggles-and-guineapigs]

Would you rather read a book or watch a movie? If you were told to read and watch a book that was turned into a movie, which would you do first - watch the movie or read the book? Why?

Hmm, good question!Honestly, I'd probably watch the movie first! It's be easier for me, plus if I liked it enough I'd probably see the movie!It's a dumb reason, but I think it's just easier for me.

[goggles-and-guineapigs]

If you had to drop everything and leave Echo Village and could only take 3 things (be they people or possessions) what would you bring?

Oh, well of course I'd take Manon and Levi. /Rubs the back of his neck/ As for the last thing? I- I really don't know?Let's be real here, I have no idea.

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What's one thing that can make you smile, no matter what sort of mood you're in?

The dogs, of course! They're always happy to see me, no matter what time of day!

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/Puts the finishing touches to his costume, stares at himself in the mirror/

I think I look pretty good.

Besides, Neil's not going to notice his jacket is missing...

Yet.

Probably.

I hope.

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*chuckles* Welp, I better be going. Thank you for showing me the horses. I really… appreciate it. Honestly, I’d rather just lay down here with them, but I have my own things to get to. Still, thank you so much.

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It was no problem! It was great to meet you and talk! Guess, I'll see you at the next animal festival, Gwen. /Chuckles/ You're welcome. I'll see you another time!

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Something Just For Us //Rod&Felicity//

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"Oh!" She smiled. "Newfoundlands are those enormous, fluffy ones, right? Goddess, if I had one of those I’d probably curl up in her bed with her. I’ll bet they’re just one, big, slobbery heated blanket!"

"That would explain these headaches I’ve been getting." She rubbed her temple with a laugh. "They don’t hurt all that bad but, sheesh, are they annoying."

The closeness made the waitress’ cheeks go warm, but she blamed it on his furnace mixed with the thick material of her sweater. But it felt good to have that kind of familiarity with someone. To be completely comfortable by their side.

Felicity lifted up a dainty hand to stifle a giggle. “Rod!! You were adorable! I hope you pass those redhead genes onto your future children.”

Allowing herself one small burst of laughter, she flipped open her own album. In the first picture, she was balancing herself on a coffee table, thick, brown curls sticking out if fifty different directions, wide purple eyes bursting with excitement. “Look at that. I practically had an afro.”

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"Yeah! Super huge and fluffy!" He used his hands to extravagantly show the size of the dog. "I imagine you would totally look great with one. Imagine you bringing her to work. A giant dog at the front of the restaurant! That'd be so cool!"

"You sure it isn't the wine?" Rod teased her. Shrugging, he grinned at her. "Maybe there is something in the water? But Tina would know by now if so."

He stopped feeling so flustered after awhile. It felt right to sit by Felicity, laugh at bad childhood pictures. He couldn't be more happy doing this with anyone in town than Felicity. He was just so content, enjoying today.

"My future kids?" Rod couldn't help but smile. "Maybe, I hope so. Although, hopefully they all don't get it!"

Rod couldn't help himself from laughing too hard at the picture of baby Felicity. "Cute kid." He responded in between chuckles. Couldn't deny she was a cute baby. "Like the afro, maybe you should ask Allen to cut your hair like that next time? Or maybe your future kids will have that gene?"

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That’s a good idea… I mean, I’m always moving around looking for farmers with horses, so what’s the worse that could happen? *smiles* Yeah, I’ll ask them~. *grins* Of course! Why, it would be unfair of me if I just left without ya!

[goggles-and-guineapigs]

Nothing, I think! It'd be great to see more farmers with horses! /Grins back/ Awesome! And thanks! I would be really upset if you went without me, Gwen! /Chuckles/

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Animal Play date (Raven & Rod)

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Yes… that could be a possible reason, I assume.  [She shrugs, simply going along with what the man is saying due to her lack of interest on the subject.  She then lets out a sigh]

As long as your certain that neither of them will get hurt.  Rose is a monster, after all.  She’s not exactly the most gentle creature… [Looks down at the wooly who is shaking the ball up and down in her hands]  Despite how she seems to act.

But since I can’t really leave the shop… if you can promise me that, then you’re free to take them outside if you would like.

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/Realizing she probably doesn't want to hear him go on and on about his dog, Rod keeps smiling. Pretty much staying in a  great mood/

Yeah, I don't think so. Pugs are pretty stable... At least Manon is! /Chuckles, as he tries to keep Manon in his arms and not failing out/ She seems to act better than Manon. But I guess looks can be deceiving!

What? You mean you trust me enough to take them both outside? /Chuckles/ Not saying you should play hookie but if you wanna go outside too, I'll make sure Manon doesn't run off somewhere!

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*stares up at the sky, sighing dreamily* Oh, that would be great… Maybe we should start asking other farmers what they think about it. They might like it. *Grins* I’ll be sure to tell you. I’ll even get us the tickets. Cause there’s no way you’re going without me, ha ha!

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That would be a good idea! There's some farmers here in Echo, but I haven't seen them. So, maybe if we can find some that are free! /Chuckles/ And if I do, you're going to drag me out aren't you! /Despite that not being a question, he's still laughing/

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[Stares at him considering how upset he’d get if she turned his pretty orange locks gray and then burned them. Instead she gives him a delightful smile and walks out the shop]

[Pulling her cloak up over her head and whispering a temporary spell, Witchkins morphs into an identical version of her Aunty, growling at herself for having to take this form, she waltzes into the shop and bangs her hand on the table] My er… daughter would like a pet… I demand a frog now!

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/He smiles at her, hoping- no praying that the girl will get her parents. Or that she'll go catch a frog out by the pond, that would be fun. Waves bye to her, hoping she does one of those two options/

/Sighs, as he goes back to work before he's interrupted again and looks over/ Huh..? /Blinks, staring at the new mystery women in front of him/ ... Uh, sure? Wasn't your daughter just here? Doesn't she wanna pick out her own frog so ya know, she gets along with him. /Shrugs/ Just a thought! 

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spurious | rod & vaughn

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"Yeah." He couldn’t really cook or paint or draw, but if there was one thing he could recognize, it was a happy, healthy animal. And this guy seemed like he took pretty good care of them. It was good to see people like this; they could be scarce in the city sometimes.

He’d been reflecting on this when a hand was offered to him, which he eventually accepted, giving it a firm but brief, staccato shake. “‘M Vaughn.”

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Rod nodded his head in response. This guy was quiet, not as excitable as Rod usually is. He seemed to know a lot more about animals, more than Rod did at least from what he felt he knew at times. 

"Nice to meet you, Vaughn!" He grinned from ear to ear. Letting of his hand, the pet shop owner tilted his head slightly. "So, what brough you here? A pet?"

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Animal Play date (Raven & Rod)

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[Continues to hold the squirming wooly close to her, though soon lets out a sigh as Rose only begins to squeak louder and louder in frustration]  Rose doesn’t get to see many other creatures her size that often… so I’m not at all surprised by her behaviour.

… [Moves to pick the ball up off the floor then hands it to Rose, who finally seems to be content upon having something to hold on to.  Raven nods slowly]  Sure… as long as we don’t go too far from the shop.  I do have to be working…

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/Rod chuckles at what Raven says as Manon attempts to escape from his arms/ Guess the same could be said for Manon. She rarely gets so excited for so long. Maybe also cause she has never seen a wooly before.

/Nods his head back, grinning ear to ear/ Yeah! Don't worry, Manon here is trained to come to my call so I can keep an eye on her and Rose! Can't be as hard as watching puppies run around a field! /Laughs at that joke, Manon's reply is bark and still try to get out his arms to get the ball that's in Rose's arms. Holds her closer/ Chill.

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Something Just For Us //Rod&Felicity//

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"Aww but I like big dogs." She pouted. "I think Michelle would be the one to get a little pink chihuahua and hide it in that big bow of hers. Watch out for her."

Felicity reached down and stopped at nose-level with Levi, retracting back with a giggle when the dog licked her nose. “Hmmm…” She pondered out loud, “What would I be doing without Rod? Probably drinking my Sunday away and writing reviews so incoherent that my manager thinks I’m smoking funny things. I mean, we do kinda live in the sticks so that’s a fair assumption.”

When Rod was away, Felicity looked around at the decor of her friend’s house. The orange curtains and the soft green tablecloth. All of it felt so comforting, like she had come here so many times before.

"Okay okay okay!" She cheered, scooting closer to him and resting her elbows on his table. "You go first."

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"Big dogs like Levi?" Rod chuckled. "I could see you with one of those massive dogs! What are they called... Oh! Newfoundland! I could see you with one of those!"

Rod couldn't help himself but to laugh a little over the moment between his friend and dog. At least Levi seemed to like her... Manon seemed excited at first but now the pug was lying around somewhere. "Oh come on, Feli-" He heard himself call her by the nickname but didn't stop to get corrected. "That's nice of you to say! Maybe your manager will think there's something going on in the water in Echo instead? Or that you finally lost it." Rod smirked, stretching his arms out.

Once settled the petshop owner felt flustered for a moment, having Felicity so close to him. "Okay, get ready to laugh. Netherlands is weird, Felicity" He began, opening the album to a picture. Wild orange hair, undone, and a big toothy grin boy wearing a bright blue shirt and sitting in a field of tulips. "So? You burst into laughter now?" Rod teased her, looking down at her own album.

"Now, you go!"

[animallovergwen-blog]

… Rod…. That’s genius! Oh, that would be a lot of fun. It reminds me of when I was a kid and I use to do it. *laughs* … However, I’d be upset if there were no races. What can I say? It’s in my blood. But, if I ever hear of a place that’s holding a dressage event, maybe you’d like to come and see it with me? You might like it!

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It totally would! I'd love to see it actually happen! /Grins/ Well, maybe we could do both? One day a horse race, the next day a beauty contest! Be kind of cool to see it! /Chuckles/ I'd like to see one, tell me if any comes by, Gwen!

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Something Just For Us //Rod&Felicity//

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Felicity giggled at the squirming puppy. “If I ever get a dog, I’ll be sure to remember that. Then I’ll dye her fur pink and blue to look like sprinkles. She’ll be so cute just you wait and see.”

She faked an exasperated sigh. “I suppose it’s better than nothing.”

Felicity seemed rather startled at the other dog, marveling at his size. “And this is Levi, right?” She marched over and gave the german shepard a few loving pats. “You and me got something in common, don’t we? I sucks to be so tall in a world of shorties.”

Spinning around again, she placed her album gingerly on his table. “I’m so ready!” She pulled out a chair and smiled eagerly at him.

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Rod groaned, knowing she was joking, but hearing Felicity say that put an imagine in his mind. "It better be something small because if I see a giant pink lab walking around, I'll know it's yours."

Rod chuckled, as he waved his hand back and forth. "I hope so. Because if not, I'd cook for you, and that would suck."

Levi moved closer to her, sitting down as he waitied for her to pet him. Manon, bored, walked back to the living room. The petshop owner shaked his head, laughing to himself. "A world of shorties?" Rod grinned, hearing her say that. "Come on, you love being in a world of shorties! What woud you be doing without me?"

"Oh good because mine is-" He stopped himself, remembering he had left his in his bedroom. "Give me five minutes-" He quickly walked out of room, coming back with his own album. Setting it down on the table, he grinned back. "I'm so ready too!" He replied, taking a seat next to her.