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[bravelyathome]

But it's your familiar right? Doesn't that mean it might? Maybe?

[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.

[bloodypath]

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.

[bravelyathome]

I guess that's true. Well then I think you should be named...Fluffy!

[You're sure you wanted her to name your snake, Hubert? You're really sure about this?]

[bloodypath]

...How, dare I ask, do you derive such a name for a snake?

[bravelyathome]

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...

[She whispers that last part dramatically.]

[bloodypath]

[He just. Stares.]

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.]

[bravelyathome]

Fluffy is passably suitable. Because not everyone knows your terrifying demon reputation here.

[Flawless logic.]