I have something resembling a simplified Bond with the creature. I'm aware roughly of which direction its in, and its moods. It is similarly aware of mine, for all it seems to not care.
[It only pays attention when Hubert was directing warning anger at it, or when he was alarmed.]
Call it what you wish. It makes no difference to me. [He sighs, quietly, and walks over to the magitech icebox.] I... suppose you could pet it, at your own risk. I keep the antivenin in here; something I should tell you regardless, in case it bites you or another.
Because it's a snake! A really deadly and dangerous snake! If it's named something really cute and unexpected people will think it's safe. Then oh no! A shock of a lifetime...
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Date: 2020-04-16 04:21 am (UTC)[She looks over at the snake again and then slowly up at Hubert.]
May I...pet it? Sometime. Not now! It's trying to sleep after a yummy meal!
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Date: 2020-04-16 04:11 pm (UTC)I'm... Afraid I've not named it. I haven't needed to. Reptiles do not respond to them. I admit I don't know it's gender, either.
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Date: 2020-04-17 06:55 am (UTC)[She doesn't quite know if familiars work that way.]
I could give it a name. It's sad that it doesn't have one.
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Date: 2020-04-19 10:43 pm (UTC)[It only pays attention when Hubert was directing warning anger at it, or when he was alarmed.]
Call it what you wish. It makes no difference to me. [He sighs, quietly, and walks over to the magitech icebox.] I... suppose you could pet it, at your own risk. I keep the antivenin in here; something I should tell you regardless, in case it bites you or another.
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Date: 2020-04-25 09:43 am (UTC)[You're sure you wanted her to name your snake, Hubert? You're really sure about this?]
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Date: 2020-04-27 04:02 am (UTC)[She whispers that last part dramatically.]
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Date: 2020-04-27 05:14 am (UTC)It has no fur whatsoever. And given it is my familiar, don't you think such a ploy is too obvious?
[Hubert shakes his head.] If you're going to insist on naming it in this fashion—[i.e., cute]—at least choose something passably suitable.
[It's got to be a little bit believable to really fake people out. Get in on his level of mind games, Bernie.]
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Date: 2020-04-27 10:54 pm (UTC)[Flawless logic.]