#adttp ask

[ask-the-gamekeeper]

Do u like ponies bane? ,’:/

"Yes."

All animals were unique and valuable in their own way and he appreciated them all, ponies included.

[ask-the-gamekeeper]

Alright, Bane, beloved 🥺 (platonic way)

"Ah, yes?? Thank you?? You're um, very nice."

He seems a little unsure of how to respond, but he's trying to be polite.

[ask-the-gamekeeper]

(Clears throat, leans against wall) ya like jazz?

... It felt like there was some joke here that he wasn't understanding. Regardless, he answered.

"Yes, all music is rather good, even if I don't listen to it often."

[ask-the-gamekeeper]

Will you be giving out presents for the holidays ? 🥺

"Oh, of course! I try my best to give gifts to the other workers and the DeRoss family when I can... It's always nice to see people's faces light up."

Especially the children, who were always so very eager when given their own gifts.

[ask-the-gamekeeper]

((Oh boy, an event for past Bane!))

"Hello there Mister Bane, how is life treating you? I hope you're doing well."

(ask-the-teacher-idv)

"Oh, it's treating me rather well, thank you!" Really, he was quite happy with his life and how it was. Everything was going well, every day a pleasant one so long as he didn't worry himself and overthink about the poachers and their traps...

"How about you? Hopefully you're doing just as well as I am, and life is treating you kindly too." He didn't recall meeting her before, but she seemed nice enough to him! Besides, he thought all the manor residents to be good people and even if he didn't know them, he'd gladly give them all some well wishes.

@ask-the-teacher-idv

[ask-the-gamekeeper]

M Mr.bane beloved

"B-beloved?!"

He simply stood there for a moment, shocked by what he'd just heard. Had he- had he really heard that right?! What?! Confusion, embarrassment, and just a tad bit of discomfort swirled within him as he tried to process. Was- was this meant to be an expression of romantic interest or just a compliment? Either way he was clearly a little flustered, a slight blush dusting his cheeks.

"Um, tha-thank you?!"

"...and uh, just Bane is fine..."

[ask-the-gamekeeper]

Who are you exactly and why are you here ? This place... it's not ordinary.

He was taken aback by the question and statement... They sounded almost... suspicious? of him? or this manor?

This was a nice place, though... He didn't understand, confusion quickly bubbling to the surface. Regardless, he tried to answer the question.

"Me? I'm Bane Perez, the gamekeeper... I'm here because I was hired as the, well, gamekeeper... I was um," He fidgeted with the leather straps of his outfit.

"I needed the job and I've had plenty of experience with animals so... here I am!" That was a good enough answer, right?

He spread his arms out for a brief moment as he made that final statement before bringing them back together, letting them rest by his sides in loose fists.

"And are you alright?" The concern was clear in his voice, a little more prominent than the confusion he still held. "There's nothing that's really unordinary about this place... It's beautiful and peaceful, everything's fine, really... Are you from the city or something?" Or perhaps even some other country entirely? It'd explain why they'd consider this play to be 'not ordinary'... If not though, then why...? Did one of the employees scare them? Or perhaps one of Burke's experiments? A soft sigh escaped him at the thought, annoyance brewing within and hands going to rest on his shoulders. "Did something happen while you were inside the manor?"

The air felt colder, flowers drooping and the sun's light dimming away just a little bit as the gamekeeper expressed his worry. A raven circled overhead, red eyes watching carefully. The man didn't seem to notice any of that, though, instead focused upon the person standing before him.

"Would you like to talk about it? Or go inside- nothing bad will happen if we do! I could bring you something to eat or drink or um, if you're really not feeling well I could bring you to the doctor...?"

Perhaps it'd be best to accept this rare opportunity of calm and rest rather than to try and throw suspicion upon this place of peace...

[ask-the-gamekeeper]

Are you a furry?

Furry??????

"... what's that?"

Did it... have something to do with the fur he was wearing?

Is that why he was being asked this? He only wore it because they were gifts from the Baron as thanks for all his hard work... But what is a furry??? Someone who wears fur??? Someone who likes fur?? How's he supposed to answer this?? Maybe he should ask Burke about it?? He's... so confused...

"I... don't know...?"