Main Campfire, Tuesday Evening

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

Alex felt restless enough to emerge from his alcove and head out to the main campfire again. It was easier to both smoke and stay warm since it'd gotten weirdly cold over the last few days. Whatever. He was from Iowa. He was used to this type of weather.

Didn't mean he would pass up a fire.

So, he slouched down against a log, crossing his feet at the ankle and leaning back to blow smoke into the air. It was the second week of classes and, amazingly, they weren't going that badly. Of course, considering the classes, Alex didn't know how they could go badly.

He'd take the good news while he could. It didn't happen often.

[campfires are open things!]

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[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

Liir settled by the fire, a notebook in one hand and a dog under the other.

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"I hope your dog doesn't catch on fire." It was a good enough greeting and there was a dog and a fire so he was just being cautious.

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"She's smart enough to avoid it, just like most people are," he said with a ruffle of her fur.

"But thank you."

He looked up from his notebook.

"Liir. Nice to meet you."

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"Alex," he said, repeating that name in his head a few times. "Liir? Swedish?"

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"Ozian," he corrected.

"Or, hell, who knows. She was probably just slurring something. Alex is...?"

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"My name." Other than that, he didn't know.

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He shrugged.

"I thought you might have some quirk about names."

He ruffled the dog's fur.

"This is Makejoy. If you like dogs, she likes you. Otherwise, I'll keep her over here."

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"Better keep her over there while I'm smoking," he said, waving the cigarette a little. "I don't wanna get ashed in your dog's hair."

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"Much appreciated. The smell does tend to linger."

He leaned back against the log.

"I won't ask the obvious, so... how are you adjusting to this place?"

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

Rose eyed the dog, hoping it wasn't going to start having issues with her, and moved slightly farther away around the fire pit.

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

Makejoy lived with Liir. She was pretty used to weirdness.

"She doesn't bite or anything," he told the moving girl.

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"I'm sure she doesn't," Rose agreed. "Animals just don't like me too much."

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He looked down at the dog.

"She's been pretty good with things so far but I'll keep her over here if you like. If you feel up to it, you're welcome to let her get a sniff."

The dog, as if trying to assist, wagged her tail in a blur.

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"Probably not a good idea," Rose said, shrugging. "I don't want to make her upset."

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

Liir peered at her for a moment before turning to the dog.

"Not this one, Makie, all right? Leave her be."

He put his hand down and the dog quieted and settled behind his leg.

"Sorry."

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

She couldn't help smiling as she watched. "Nah, it's all my fault. Thank you though. I'm Rose."

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"Liir," he offered in return.

"Adjusting all right?"

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

Once noticing Liir, Amber made her way over to him, sidling up close.

"Hi, honey."

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He nudged her gently.

"Why hello," he said with a faint smile. Makejoy bounced up a little.

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

She kissed him, happily, before she gave over her attention to Makejoy.

"Hello you big ball of fluff," she cooed, reaching to love on her with scritches and nose kisses.

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

Makejoy bounced for her auntie and gave some affection right back in the form of licking and nuzzling. Liir watched happily, his hand curled along Amber's side.

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

"If you don't quit eating, daddy is going to be able to offer Makejoy rides," she teased, continuing with her affection, and not minding the licking at all.

She turned amused blue eyes upon Liir. "I think I should have a gift in the form of a puppy, when I leave here."

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"She's not that old yet," he said, ruffling her fur.

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

Blink. "No, sweetie, I didn't mean from her."

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He looked up at her, utterly innocent.

"Oh, you didn't?"