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HELEN'S HOUNDS

Helen
2024-12-25 15:14:50
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Hey, Seven!!! Are you in here?"

Seven
2024-12-25 15:15:35
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
Seven looks up from his station, sighing. "Hey, if i'm stuck back here, the least you can do is wait outs-"

Seven
2024-12-25 15:16:10
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Oh, hey, Helen. What's up, you doing ok?"

Helen
2024-12-25 15:16:43
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Oh yeah for sure! The plays here are super funny to watch."

Helen
2024-12-25 15:17:01
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Even if my birdwatching has been ruined, it's ok, because there's other things to do!"

Helen
2024-12-25 15:17:21
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"I do have a question to ask......."

Helen
2024-12-25 15:17:49
Helen Profile
Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Do you have any of those black eyegret plushies? I only saw the white one this morning."

Seven
2024-12-25 15:18:28
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"What!? Who fucked up your bird thing, was it that O-class you keep hanging out with, or who?"

Seven
2024-12-25 15:18:52
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"If you need me to mess somebody up- er..."

Seven
2024-12-25 15:19:14
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"P-plush? Uh. I think so? I've got ways of making more, if you want one, yeah."

Helen
2024-12-25 15:19:39
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Oh no, Mister Classless Seven didn't do anything."

Helen
2024-12-25 15:20:13
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"It's just that I saw the black version of the plushy and was.....wondering....."

Helen
2024-12-25 15:20:27
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"If I could have one too!"

Helen
2024-12-25 15:20:43
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"I'd love to see how you make more of them!"

Seven
2024-12-25 15:21:19
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Aaallright. Sorry, y'know how I feel about him- I know we talked about this, uh. Yeah."

Seven
2024-12-25 15:22:12
Seven Profile
Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Nevermind. Yeah babe, i've got you. Just hold on right here, right?"

Seven
2024-12-25 15:22:33
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
("If I can... remember how to do this.") Seven slinks away from his desk, rummaging around for the blue and red orb Tabletop had left for him.

Seven
2024-12-25 15:23:03
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"So you use your, uh. This container. And then the ball. Right? Hold on, I just did this last night..." He puts the prototype toy inside, and waits. He seems unsure.
From the blue and red orb, 100 more items pour out.

G?#?$23
2024-12-25 15:25:10
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Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 22:53:36
Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 22:53:36
"Holy shit. It learned a dupe."

H#?$*%#
2024-12-25 15:26:09
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Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 22:58:11
Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 22:58:11
"Lovely. Do we kill them?"

G?#?$23
2024-12-25 15:26:34
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Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 22:58:23
Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 22:58:23
"No way, Seven has been around for way too long. We'll figure something out."

Helen
2024-12-25 15:27:18
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Woah! That's amazing! Where did you learn how to do that?"

Seven
2024-12-25 15:27:39
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Haha, dope! Told you it'd work, I knew it'd work..."

Classless-7
2024-12-25 15:28:12
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Helen, are you ok over here? :U"

Seven
2024-12-25 15:28:34
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"My pal Tabletop helped me out with this one. Dunno where he got them, but..."

Classless-7
2024-12-25 15:29:01
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Ah, greetings, Seven. :V"

Helen
2024-12-25 15:29:27
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Tabletop?......."

Seven
2024-12-25 15:30:03
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Uh, yeah. Larp's kid. Or whatever..." Seven hesitates when the notail announces himself.

Seven
2024-12-25 15:30:21
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"...You know, knocking helps. But whatever, let yourself in."

Helen
2024-12-25 15:30:49
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Oh yeah, Tabletop! Sorry I forgot his name."

Helen
2024-12-25 15:31:24
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Last time I saw him, he was sooooooo small. I wonder how he's doing now."

Classless-7
2024-12-25 15:31:42
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"I do not need to knock. I was merely following Helen to make sure she was ok. :V"

Seven
2024-12-25 15:32:01
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Oh wow, that's cool. Didn't know you started working here too. C'mon in, not like I can stop you..."

Seven
2024-12-25 15:32:22
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Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 22:59:55
Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 22:59:55
"Yeah, Helen's fine, not like she's in danger over here or anything. She just wanted a toy, I make the toys."

Classless-7
2024-12-25 15:32:51
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"No need to be on the defensive. I was not accusing you of engaging in any actions that would harm Helen. I am just saying, you cannot be sure some murderer didn't break into your workshop and was lying in wait for the next customer to walk in. =U"

Helen
2024-12-25 15:33:23
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
Helen is too focused on the orb.....

Seven
2024-12-25 15:33:45
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Oh, sure, don't worry, I keep this place n' what matters good and safe from murderers. How's that boyfriend of yours doing, by the way? Any plans on him showing up again?"

Classless-7
2024-12-25 15:34:03
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"................................................................."

Seven
2024-12-25 15:34:38
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"I'd appreciate a heads-up."

Classless-7
2025-01-01 18:48:22
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Listen here you foul-mouthed imbecile. O-6 and I are not dating."

Classless-7
2025-01-01 18:48:46
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"He has other people in his life...."

Classless-7
2025-01-01 18:49:01
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"But how thoughtful of you to aim for below the belt, you inbred vagrant. How have the streets been, seeing as you struggle to keep every job you attempt. :V"

Helen
2025-01-01 18:49:27
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Uh....."

Seven
2025-01-01 18:49:49
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"'Least I see the sun more than once a decade, you fuckin' gun-loving boot boy-"

Classless-7
2025-01-01 18:50:04
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"At least my bed isn't-"

Helen
2025-01-01 18:50:28
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Seven come with me."

Classless-7
2025-01-01 18:51:04
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Ah, I-"

Helen
2025-01-01 18:51:49
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Other Seven...."

Seven
2025-01-01 18:52:07
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"What? Aw, dude-"

Helen
2025-01-01 18:52:32
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Posted by ID #24
Last edit: 2025-01-01 18:52:43
Posted by ID #24
Last edit: 2025-01-01 18:52:43
"We just need to have a quick chat....It's not...that serious." Helen leads Seven outside of the shop.

Classless-7
2025-01-01 18:53:06
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"..................................." CL-7 looks at the abandoned orb.

Helen
2025-01-01 18:53:30
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Uh, Seven are you ok? I don't think his comment was towards you! Honest. He doesn't know anything about you know...."

Seven
2025-01-01 18:53:58
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"It's not that. Even if he did, who gives a shit anymore? He- he just isn't good for you, Hel!"

Seven
2025-01-01 18:54:13
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"He almost shot you! For that fucking cop! And how many times has he gotten you sick..."

Seven
2025-01-01 18:54:32
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Plus, you're... acting weird lately. Like you are sick, breaking shit all paranoid-like. I'm just worried 'bout you, yanno?"

Helen
2025-01-01 18:54:56
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Seven he didn't shoot me. Admittedly I would have preferred to not be in that situation....."

Helen
2025-01-01 18:55:08
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Posted by ID #24
Last edit: 2025-01-01 18:55:53
Posted by ID #24
Last edit: 2025-01-01 18:55:53
"He's dealing with a past that haunts him too, you know?"

Helen
2025-01-01 18:55:40
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"I know neither of you would ever hurt me."

Helen
2025-01-01 18:56:07
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Posted by ID #24
Last edit: 2025-01-01 18:56:16
Posted by ID #24
Last edit: 2025-01-01 18:56:16
Helen hopes.

Helen
2025-01-01 18:56:30
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"It just...feels like this isn't about me getting hurt."

Seven
2025-01-01 18:56:46
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"...................Man..."

Helen
2025-01-01 18:57:00
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"I guess I have been acting different...."

Helen
2025-01-01 18:57:21
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"But it's only because I'm having fun going on all these adventures!"

Helen
2025-01-01 18:57:38
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Me and Mister CL-7 bump into them all the time!"

Seven
2025-01-01 18:58:06
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Hate it when you're right... yeah. I get it, he has his own shit going on. But he shoulda knocked! I don't tolerate people who treat service workers poorly."

Seven
2025-01-01 18:58:21
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"As long as you're happy, alright? Just stay safe with him. I'll tell you what."

Seven
2025-01-01 18:58:37
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Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 23:01:22
Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 23:01:22
"You keep breakin' all the shit you want, I've got that thing in the back that makes another just in case, uh-huh? So you can keep on doing your thing, lil' lady."

Seven
2025-01-01 18:58:57
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
He presents her one of the spare Eyegret plushies he'd been fear-gripping for the entire conversation.

Helen
2025-01-01 18:59:15
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"I sure will keep breaking things!"

Helen
2025-01-01 19:00:11
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Actually maybe I should avoid doing that. I think I got a little too excited about breaking flower pots...."

Helen
2025-01-01 19:00:25
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"They just make some really awesome noise!"

Helen
2025-01-01 19:00:41
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"If you ever want to come with us Seven, you can!"

Helen
2025-01-01 19:00:56
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"I heard you might happen to know a master at breaking things!"

Seven
2025-01-01 19:01:13
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Pssh, you mean you? I recommend windows. Really nice crunch to those guys."

Seven
2025-01-01 19:01:26
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"I'll consider it, maybe after work. I'm just buying shit from the hobby store and painting it, it's fucking awesome."

Seven
2025-01-01 19:01:41
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Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 23:01:56
Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 23:01:56
"Also maybe if you can keep your dog 6 feet away from me, thanks,"

"Seven, I know Mr. Seventh is scary but there is nothing to be scared of. He is a big happy boy."

Seven
2025-01-01 19:04:13
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"......"

Helen
2025-01-01 19:04:26
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"..........................This is the dog you meant...right?"

Seven
2025-01-01 19:04:45
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Posted by ID #24
Last edit: 2025-01-01 19:05:22
Posted by ID #24
Last edit: 2025-01-01 19:05:22
"Christ, my heart. You're just too good at this." He leans down and gives her a pat on the head. And then the bug.

Seven
2025-01-01 19:05:13
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Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 23:02:44
Posted by ID #99
Last edit: 2025-11-16 23:02:44
"Yeah, hey, make sure to go tell Classless-7 "sorry i almost bit you" for me. Don't you guys got, uh, poetry to write or somethin'?"

Helen
2025-01-01 19:05:45
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Poetry is boring, we're going to catch some birds! See you Seven. Stay safe ok?" Helen tackle hugs Seven.
Inside the store, CL-7 approaches the orb. But before he can get his hands on it-

T-4613709
2025-01-01 19:07:19
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Hoo hoo! Looks like Seven left our tools out."

T-4613709
2025-01-01 19:07:34
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Greetings sir, do you need something? We have a lot of new items in stock today."

Classless-7
2025-01-01 19:08:07
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
CL-7 digs his hand into his pocket. He briefly hovers over his gun, before grabbing his wallet instead and pulling it out, offering it to the hohun shopkeeper. "I would like to buy your device. I saw what wonders it can do. :U"

T-4613709
2025-01-01 19:08:23
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Oh hohohoho! Sorry sir, but it's not for sale!"

T-4613709
2025-01-01 19:08:39
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"With something like this, why I'm quite set for life. I can't think of anything you can offer that'll cover this amazing object. It's priceless!"

Classless-7
2025-01-01 19:08:58
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Is that so? :V"

Classless-7
2025-01-01 19:09:19
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
In a trancelike state, CL-7 grips his gun before his focus is broken by the call of Helen. He stuffs his wallet back into his pocket and turns to leave. "I'll see if I can find an offer that'll change your mind. =V"

T-4613709
2025-01-01 19:09:37
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Posted by ID #24
Posted by ID #24
"Good luck. Hoo hoo hoo!"
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