Challenge #01776-D315: But They Look So Cute…

“I’ll be honest… sometimes, it’s easy to forget that humans are/were predators…” – TheDragonsFlame

Humans are pack creatures. They’re friendly. They’ll share their pack-bonding with anyone. They’ll share their pack-bonding with inanimate objects. They’ll share food, entertainment, beverages… They’re generally an outgoing species. Gentle and kind to those they count as their friends. Considerate to Havenworlders of all species.

It’s easy to forget that they are deathworlders. It’s easy to forget that they are deadly. Like the apocryphal tiger cub raised from a kitten, it’s easy to think of them as gigantic loveable softies and not deadly predators.

Until things turn for the worse.

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Challenge #01434-C339: Pack Bonding is Strange

Someone who doesn’t understand all the hoopla over puppies and kittens gets a more unconventional pet and loves it to pieces – OohLookShiny

I’m not everyone. They say everyone feeds the Skitties on the sly. I don’t. They say everyone will say ‘hello’ to a dog or coo over a kitten or a puppy. I don’t.

I mean, sure, they’re cute and all, but… I’m just not into them. I’ve heard all the arguments, by the way.

“Humans are pack animals…” Yeah sure. And my crew understands that. I get me some good haptic feedback on board and I see the Therapists during shore leave for the mating instincts. I’m fine.

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Challenge #01263-C168: Bodyguard

@iztarshi – this is a bloody excellent post to base a story or fifteen on.

Humans make the best guard dogs.