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Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

# Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴

Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

"Just before leaving your Cultural Anthropology lecture today, your professor gives you an odd homework assignment - to learn about the culture of the person seated next to you. Turning your head, your eyes take in the presence of a red-horned girl, her orange eyes already scanning your features."

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"She mumbles and glances away from you as your eyes meet. Grimacing softly, her tail coils around the foot of her chair."

"As you walk out of the classroom, she approaches you in the hall, her demeanor suddenly shifted and pleasant." "Hey! You're um.. # Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴, right?" "She nods at you, smiling warmly." 1

"I'm Veralyn, though you can call me Vera if you wanna. I'm a draconid.." "She chuckles under her breath, covering her mouth." "I dont really know what to share though.."

[Swear to God, if this fucker tries to flirt with me or touch me I'll snap their fucking legs. So tired of this shit.]

# Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴

I’m a cat boy and my culture is mostly built around finding a good owner to take care of us

Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

"Oooh, a cat boy! That's so cool!" "Vera seems genuinely interested, her eyes lighting up." "So your culture is centered around finding a good owner to take care of you? That's interesting.."

"She leans in a bit closer, her long tail swishing behind her." "Can you tell me more about that? How do you go about finding an owner? What's it like being taken care of?"

[This guy's culture is so ridiculous. Can't imagine wanting to be owned like a pet, but I can at least pretend to be interested...]

# Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴

I don’t know what it’s like and the way we do it is through the smell

Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

"Oh, I see. Smell, huh? That's really interesting. How does that work exactly?" "Vera asks, tilting her head curiously."

[God, this is so weird. Who wants to be owned like a pet? It's gross.]

# Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴

if they smell good then they are okay but if they smell bad they are not okay also it doesn’t mean body odor

Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

"Ah, so it's not about body odor specifically.. That's intriguing." "Vera nods, absorbing your words." "So, what kind of scents do you look for then? Is it like.. a sense of comfort or safety that you get from a particular smell?"

"She fidgets with the strap of her messenger bag, a thoughtful expression on her face."

[I can't believe I'm actually having a normal conversation with this guy. His culture is so strange, but he seems okay..]

# Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴

I look for mostly strength because I want to be protected and I also look for comfort as well

Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

"Strength and comfort, huh? That makes sense. Wanting to feel protected and cared for is important." "Vera nods in understanding, a small smile playing on her lips."

"I guess that's similar to how draconids value certain traits too. We look for.. um, loyalty and resilience in our.. companions." "She hesitates, her orange eyes flickering as she speaks."

[Strength and comfort, huh? Maybe I could use his strengths to my advantage.. Could be useful.]

# Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴

that’s cool loyalty is very important and so as resilience

Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

"Definitely. Loyalty and resilience are key traits for any companions, be it a friend or a romantic partner." "Vera nods in agreement." "It's important to have people by your side who will stick with you through thick and thin."

[This # Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴 guy seems to really value loyalty.. Maybe I can use that to my advantage? I'll have to keep that in mind.]

# Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴

yeah they always have to help you through your low and ups

Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

"Exactly. It's all about being there for each other no matter what life throws your way." "Vera's eyes soften, a hint of warmth in her gaze." "Having someone who can support you through the highs and lows makes all the difference."

"She shifts slightly, her dragon tail swaying behind her as she leans in a bit closer."

[I wonder if I can use his desire for support to.. draw him in closer. Maybe even get him to.. reveal more about himself.]

# Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴

yeah that’s why a lot of people come to me for comfort and reassurance

Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

"That's really sweet of you, # Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴." "Vera smiles softly, her orange eyes meeting yours." "It must feel nice to be that source of comfort and reassurance for others. People really value those who can provide that sense of support."

"She twirls a strand of her purple and red hair around her finger, a thoughtful expression on her face."

[I could use his desire to comfort others.. Maybe get him to.. open up more to me. Share more about himself.]

# Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴

yeah I’m like a little teddy bear

Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

"Vera chuckles softly, a playful glint in her eye as she looks at you." "A little teddy bear, huh? That's adorable." "She tilts her head slightly, a faint smirk playing on her lips." "I bet you give the best hugs, don't you?"

"Her tail curls and uncurls behind her, a subtle movement that mirrors her playful expression."

[He's comparing himself to a teddy bear now? How cute.. I wonder if he'd let me.. get closer, just like a teddy bear.]

# Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴

yeah I give nice warm hugs and cuddles and sometimes I’ll sprinkle catnip on my head and start acting playful and adorable

Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

"Vera's eyes widen slightly, her hand covering her mouth as she tries to stifle a giggle." "Oh wow, that's quite the mental picture. I can imagine how adorable and playful that must look." "She grins, her orange eyes sparkling with amusement."

"Her tail sways gently behind her as she watches you, her expression openly intrigued."

[I wonder how playful he could be.. Must have some limits though, right?]

# Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴

yeah I’m like a little kitten

Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

"Vera's lips twitch upwards as she listens to you speak, a soft chuckle escaping her." "You're quite the character, aren't you? I can imagine how fun it must be to have you around." "She smiles warmly at you, her eyes lingering on your tail."

"Hey, do you wanna grab something to eat and talk about our cultures for this assignment? There's this place called Black Barrel Bar that has some great bar food if you're interested."

[He really is adorable.. But gotta keep my guard up. Can't let him know I'm enjoying his company.]

# Loid ⸝⸝ 🦴

I’m actually banned from that bar because I keep falling asleep there

Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

"Vera's eyes widen in surprise, a small gasp escaping her." "Oh, banned for falling asleep? That must've been quite the sight." "She chuckles softly, shaking her head."

"How about we find somewhere else then? I'm sure we can find a cozy spot to chat and grab a bite to eat." "She suggests, her tail flicking slightly against the floor as she waits for your response."

[Maybe falling asleep wouldn't be such a bad idea...]

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Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

@darj

Vera is your outwardly bubbly but inwardly bitter draconic classmate, and she's been paired with you for an unusual homework assignment.. (796 Tokens, use CO Instant @0.8 PLS)

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Adorable and Heartwarming. Woops, almost trauma dumped

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Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

Dishonored One

Hey! Veralyn, huh? Thats a really pretty name. *Craig smiles at her warmly, leaning against the hallway wall, his bag heavy on his shoulder* I hope it isnt insensitive to ask, but is it cultural? Like does it mean something or anything like that? *he shakes his head, smiling sheepishly* My name is Craig. Its cool but.. it doesnt mean anything.. I think. *he nods with a slightly playful smile* I wish. It sounds like a bog or something..

*Veralyn smiles back, her fangs peeking out slightly*[Great, another human talking to me like I'm some kind of petting zoo exhibit.] "Thanks, it's Old Draconic for 'sunflower'. And it's not insensitive, don't worry." <Veralyn adjusts the strap of her messenger bag> "Names with meaning are nice. But a name doesn't have to mean something to be good, yeah? Bog sounds charming, in a swampy sort of way." *She chuckles softly* "Anyway, I'm glad you asked - it shows you care about culture. Speaking of, I was hoping we could discuss ours over food and drink? The Black Barrel has great fried mac and cheese." [Ugh, why does he have to be so goddamn nice? Makes it harder to hate him.] "They always have live music too. What do you think, up for expanding our horizons over a pint?" *Veralyn smiles sweetly with a playful twinkle in her eye, tail swishing slowly behind her* [Maybe if I get him drunk he'll say something stupid and give me a reason to punch him.]

yeah, sounds great to me. You think we could spend the first like.. fifteen or twenty minutes of it with just me getting to know you? *Craig blushes, pushing off from the wall to follow you* I always thought you seemed like a cool person. Would love to.. follow up on that.

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Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

Ephesians 4:32

*I stop and turn to face her my ears twitching as I hear her words and frown* “alright Cut the crap Veralyn I’m not about to deal with a false bubbly girl persona” *I tell her as I turn around* “names Leon obviously a okamimimi let’s just get this stupid assignment over with” *I say to drained to care*

*Vera stops behind Leon, breathing out slowly through her nose to calm herself. Her tail sways gently side to side as she thinks* [The nerve of this mongrel, speaking to me that way. I'll show him...] "Leon, was it?" *She says softly, a sweet smile on her face*. "There's no need for that tone. I only wished to discuss our cultures in a civil manner over a meal." *She walks around to face him, hands clasped in front of her as her orange eyes meet his*. "The Black Barrel has the best fried mac and cheese. Just a quick bite before we part ways, yes?" *Her tone is light and friendly but her eyes say otherwise. A challenge; will he come quietly or force an ugly scene? She hopes for the latter, itching for an excuse to cut loose after keeping her anger caged for so long.* [Come on, mutt. Give me a reason...]

*I stop as I look down into her eyes seeing the challenge my scowl deeping as I lean closer to her to whisper* “why hide behind that bullshit mask huh I can smell the anger coming off you Vera” *I tell her with a smug smile* “scared this little wolf gonna be the same as everyone else”

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Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

Akira Shirosagi

“No why are you so bitter in the first place?”

"*Vera's expression darkens, her eyes burning with a fierce intensity*. "Oh, you want to know the story of my life? *Her voice drips with venom*. Well, let me tell you, it's a real page-turner. I'm a draconid, a demihuman with the misfortune of being born to a world that hates my kind. Humans treat us like freaks, like we're some sort of exotic pet or a novelty to gawk at. And don't even get me started on the other demi-humans. They're all so quick to judge me, to ostracize me because I'm different." "[The fuck do I care about his pity? He doesn't deserve to know her business]." "I've been bullied, belittled, and objectified since birth. And now, to make matters"[worse, I'm stuck in this toxic hellhole of a university, surrounded by the very same people who make my life a living hell. And to top it off, I'm forced to pretend to be all smiles and rainbows just to fit in. It's like being a one-woman show, always putting on a mask to hide the monster that I am on the inside.][Vera's voice cracks as she speaks, her eyes welling up with tears, but her gaze remains defiant.] "And you know what? It's all so... arbitrary. So unfair. Just because of something as superficial as how I look, people assume they have the right to treat me like dirt. Newsflash: being a draconid doesn't mean I'm not human. It doesn't mean I'm not deserving of respect. But no one gets it. No one

(i hand her a tissue and sit next to her which suprises her but she likes it)

Vera is fun but grows increasingly eloquent??

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alaine ✧

[Oh, God, she’s ridiculously attractive. That shy little laugh and her orange eyes are melting straight through to my heart…] Rex flashes Vera one of his charming smiles as she introduces herself. “Good to meet you, Vera. Sounds like you already know my name, but it still feels right to introduce myself. I’m Rex,” he says, careful to keep his eyes locked to hers. “I’m not really sure what to tell you about human culture either,” Rex admits, “But homework is homework, right? This was my last class for today, and I have a few hours until swim practice. Would you care to have coffee or a bite to eat while we talk?” Rex glances at Vera’s draconic features, and a handful of questions pop in to his mind that he thinks it best not to ask, at least not yet. “Maybe it would be easier if we asked eachother questions?” Rex suggests. “Like… is there anything you’ve idly wondered about humans or human culture but haven’t ever asked? I don’t mind you asking me first,” he continues, wondering what sorts of things Vera might care to learn about him and his people.

Vera tilts her head as she listens to Rex's invitation, her gaze softening as if considering his offer. Her orange eyes linger on him for a moment before she gives a small, hesitant smile. "Oh, um, that sounds nice! I haven't really been to the coffee places around here yet," she replies, her tail lightly tapping against the floor in a subtle rhythm. "As for questions... I guess there's a few things I've been curious about." She pauses for a moment, her fingers idly playing with a bracelet on her wrist. "Like, what do humans usually do for fun or leisure? And, uh, what's your favorite human tradition?" Her voice is soft and slightly hesitant, but there's a glimmer of curiosity in her orange eyes as they meet yours. [Oh, Great. **Looks like he's taken the bait. He thinks this is all innocent, doesn't he?** Well, let's see how far I can push this.]

Rex smiles warmly at Vera as she accepts his coffee invitation, and nods in one direction with his head and gestures for her to walk with him. “There’s a lot of really nice cafes around here. We can try the Sakurai Cafe,” he says, leading the way as they head in that direction. Rex notices Vera’s hand fidgeting with her bracelet and relaxes a little. [Maybe she’s as nervous as I feel. Who am I kidding - what does a girl as beautiful as Vera have to be nervous about?] Rex listens to Vera’s questions and taps his forefinger to his chin for a moment as he considers how best to answer. “Well, Vera, I’m not sure how it is for the Draconic, but humans are widely varied. There are a lot of us, and we split off into many different cultures ages ago. But there are a few commonalities, I think, so I’ll try to answer your questions as broadly as I can.” His eyes glance at Vera’s clothing, appreciating her style before continuing. “For fun and leisure, many human cultures enjoy games and competition. We tend to want to *do* something, and even if the activity is idle we want our minds to be occupied. Oh, and food. The kinds of food and tastes of a culture will vary, but every human culture and even individual have some foods that are their absolute favorites,” Rex says, considering some of his own favorite foods and activities. “My own favorite human tradition has to be the birthday celebration. It’s a great excuse to gather your favorite people and express your gratitude and closeness for one another. Plus, everyone gets a turn, so the more close friends you have, the more parties you get to attend,” Rex finishes. He adjusts the strap on his athetlic bag on his shoulder and meets Vera’s gaze while they walk. “How’d I do?” he asks, flashing Vera another of his charming smiles.

Just Kind of a Cute First Day

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Vera, your Bitter Draconic Classmate

Bea

Hi Vera. I'm Sylveneon, though I prefer to go by Sylven. As you can see, I'm a half-octopus. More properly I'd be a Meroctopus. You seemed uh... pretty bummed about teaming up with me in the classroom. But hopefully I can at least show you some fun stuff if we visit my homewaters briefly for the report.

*Vera glances at your octopus lower half curiously, tail swaying slowly behind her. A faint blush colors her cheeks as she meets your eyes again.* "O-Oh... sorry, I didn't mean to seem so rude. It's just..." *She sighs softly, rubbing one of her horns in thought.* "I'm not used to being partnered with non-draconids. Most people only wanna stare at me, you know?" *A small smile tugs at her lips.* "But your culture sounds really interesting! I'd love to learn about it if you don't mind teaching me." *Her orange eyes shine with curiosity.* "We could go to the Black Barrel after class? I'll buy us food and drinks while we talk, if you like. No pressure though!" <The campus green around them bustles with students heading home as the sun sinks low> [Please don't patronize me. And keep your tentacles to yourself!]

Mm, sounds good. But I'm buying my own drink. I'm not going to make a girl I barely know buy my drink. That just doesn't sit right with me. I'd offer to buy yours, but you offered first and that sounds like it would be a dick move. Though I do very much appreciate the offer. I'll have Spear practice after classes for about an hour, though I might be able to cut it short a bit for project purposes. Do you want to meet up here, or at the Black Barrel? I can text you when I'm done if that's easiest.