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Valaeris Lavellan ([personal profile] wisecracked) wrote in [community profile] capeandcowllogs2013-08-09 01:26 am

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WHO: Kenzi and Gil
WHERE: The Zoo
WHEN: 8/10; Morning/Afternoon
WARNINGS: Kenzi's mouth? Gil freaking out over very big cats?
SUMMARY: Kenzi told Gil she was going to take him to the zoo...so they're going.
FORMAT: Quick

[It's nine in the morning and Kenzi...is running a little late. She gets up early enough, early for her anyway, and gets ready to go. Dresses in a light dress and somewhat sensible, as Kenzi doesn't really do a shoe below a three inch heel, shoes; she's even wearing sunglasses and some sunhat that goes along with her dress like Gil said she should. Her bag has sunscreen, which she's already slathered on, and some water in it for the day. One last check to make sure she had everything that would be needed and she's out the door.

The trip doesn't take long but traffic and everything else keeps her.

At the entrance she catches sight of Gil quickly enough, he really does stand out in a crowd, and rushes over.
]

Sorry I'm a little late.
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[personal profile] invoking 2013-08-09 07:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ Gil has packed a bag with sun screen, a bottle of water, and other necessities for the hot weather. It's not too hot at this time, but he knows when noon rolls around the heat is going to pick up.

He's dressed in a light cardigan, but he still wears gloves and a light scarf around his neck. At least nobody is staring at him for the odd choice in clothes for the upcoming hot day. The only occasional look he gets is directed at his unusual eye colour.

He waits near one of the ticket booths when Kenzi appears by his side. ]


It's alright. I wasn't waiting long. [ Getting here hadn't been tricky, it just took a while waiting for the bus and getting through early morning traffic. ] We have to pay an entrance fee?
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[personal profile] invoking 2013-08-09 07:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ He follows her gaze, eyeing all the hyperactive kids who are trying to escape their parents' hold. Some are already crying and screaming. Why does there have to be so many kids? ]

How many animals do they have? [ He can tell it's a large zoo, but what exactly are they keeping in here besides birds and fish? ] Are you sure?

[ He doesn't trust food from outside, but he doesn't have to eat it. ]
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[personal profile] invoking 2013-08-09 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
The entire world? [ That's an overwhelming thought. He's never even seen exotic animals back home, but he wouldn't given city life. ]

Alright. We can decide on lunch later, then. [ He imagines it's all terrible fast food that overpriced and too small to fill anyone's stomachs. He'll never understand how the city thrives on that sort of food. (Food snob.)

He waits for her to lead the way. ]


They must have a lot of people who work here, then. To take care of the animals.
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[personal profile] invoking 2013-08-09 07:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ They give maps? He peers over curiously, not really understanding what all those landmarks mean. ]

Like the servants who take care of the stables and horses. [ That's the only thing he can compared it to. ] Um, whichever you would like to see first. I wouldn't know where to start.
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[personal profile] invoking 2013-08-09 08:17 am (UTC)(link)
[ He freezes almost instantly. ]

Lions? There are lions here?!
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[personal profile] invoking 2013-08-09 08:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ He realizes she doesn't know about his phobia and he's much too embarrassed to say it aloud, so he shakes his head quickly. ]

N-No! It's fine. I didn't realize...

Left you said? [ He's already headed left. Let's not see lions at all!! ]
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[personal profile] invoking 2013-08-09 08:35 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not worried about that.

[ He had been wondering about it, though. But instead he carries on forward, realizing they're getting closer to some animals already given the people walking around with cameras pointed in similar directions and kids running and pointing excitedly.

When he sees the zebras, he stands there in stunned silence. ]


What are those? [ They're not as big as horses, so they can't be... ] Mules?
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[personal profile] invoking 2013-08-09 08:58 am (UTC)(link)
[ He finally takes notice of the plaque and reads the information printed. He's surprised to read they are part of the horse family, but apparently have never been domesticated.

What interesting stripes they have. He's never seen anything like it. ]


All the way from Africa. [ His eyes fixate on the animals again. ] It says they're endangered. Is that why they're here?
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[personal profile] invoking 2013-08-09 09:18 am (UTC)(link)
All of them? [ He can't help but sound skeptical; if they're really from every corner of the globe, that's an incredible amount of damage done to their habitats. ] It's difficult to imagine, honestly.
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[personal profile] invoking 2013-08-09 09:30 am (UTC)(link)
[ His brows knit close together in deep consideration. A couple of kids brush past him, moving closer to the cage and squealing delightfully while calling to their parents to come see the "horsie". ]

That's unfortunate. I hadn't realized something like that was happening.
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[personal profile] invoking 2013-08-09 09:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ He doesn't pull away, although he's surprised by her gesture for a moment. No matter how many times she takes his hand, it always feels like it's the first time. ]

Giraffe? [ It sounds familiar, like he's seen it in a book or TV before.

When they get to the enclosure where the giraffes are, he stares again, shocked by their height and without a doubt, their necks. ]


So long...
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[personal profile] invoking 2013-08-09 09:54 am (UTC)(link)
Those are ridiculously long. [ How does food travel down their throats? It must take forever! It's like something out of a fairy tale. ] Deer eat from trees and their necks aren't long like these.
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[personal profile] invoking 2013-08-09 10:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ He arches his neck to get a better look at the giraffe's face. It just continues munching on its food, not paying them any heed. They were so calm for animals far from home. ]

We don't have animals like this back home. Not in the entire country, I believe. The forests have animals like they do here.

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