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[realitymods]

[Sitting on the plane is what appears to be a very large animal, something similar to a wolf, but not quite - after all, wolves don't have golden fur in the shape of an ankh (and on the chest, for those wondering), nor do they have large Anubis-like ears. That's just silly. Its fur, other than the gold, is mostly brown, black on the back, with white ears, and a grime-y sort of green belly. A single silver triangle is under each eye.

Spread out in front of it are 78 face down cards, and next to it is a sign that simply reads 'CHOOSE A CARD'.]

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[cosmic-engineer.livejournal.com]

I've been told it's a vice. [bemused look as he glances over the card] And you are who?

[realitymods]

My name is Derogative, buuuuut I'll answer to just about anything. Including Grandpa, Hey You With That Hat, and Oh God How Can You Just Sleep All Day What Is Wrong With You.

[cosmic-engineer.livejournal.com]

Derogative, then. [names are Important, you see. he holds up the card] What does it mean?

[realitymods]

No idea! I don't know Tarot cards from poker cards.

[cosmic-engineer.livejournal.com]

Tarot? A game from your world?

[realitymods]

Not from mine! From... wherever it's from. We don't even have cards where I'm from.

[cosmic-engineer.livejournal.com]

Rather difficult to play with paws, I'd imagine. ...where are you from? I'm not familiar with your species.

[realitymods]

The Exclave. Species: Corus, sub-type: Gahiji.

[cosmic-engineer.livejournal.com]

I see.

[a pause as he wanders through the Doctor's memories, trying to see if he knows anything of them. it's a 'no', but Derogative does bear a resemblance...]

Any relation to the Earth... jackel, I believe it's called?

[realitymods]

I've never heard of them?

[cosmic-engineer.livejournal.com]

You appear somewhat similar -- the ears, for the most part. You're much larger, and they do not have the same pattern of fur. [he gestures to the ankh]

Their vocal structure also does not enable them to speak.

[realitymods]

Really? That's interesting. We were the only species back home, other than the Firelizards.

[cosmic-engineer.livejournal.com]

The only sentient species, or the only living creatures altogether?

[realitymods]

[He considers for a moment.]

Both, I think. There were others once, or so the legends said, but the Exclave only had us.

[cosmic-engineer.livejournal.com]

Interesting.

[he examines the card briefly once more, then pockets it]

Thank you for the card.

[realitymods]

[He nods enthusiastically.]

You're welcome!