archtech88 OP t1_iuat9p8 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Reply to comment by ApocalypseOwl in [WP] Precursors like to help young species in much the same way that some people like to help stray cats. Humans are raccoons, being helped by the precursor equivalent of a respected but nearly blind old person. Other precursors are confused while other young species just think we're odd cats by archtech88

u/ApocalypseOwl your stories are always a delight and treasure to read! This is better than anything else I could have hoped for in a response. I cackled when I reach the first portion and felt a swell of happiness when I read the second portion. Thank you for this wonderful story

ApocalypseOwl t1_iuaupbc wrote on October 29, 2022 at 10:24 PM

I'm just happy that I got to write for a good prompt. Really got into the ZONE for this one. Thank you for putting it out there so my eyes could find it.

archtech88 OP t1_iuay53t wrote on October 29, 2022 at 10:51 PM

The feeling is mutual! Now my mind is spinning at the various interactions of precursors and species.

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<bracketed words> have been translated from Precursor

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Another Precursor: "I like two things - <gettin' high> and <pettin' my cat>"

The Same Precursor: Is holding the species equivalent of a very calm opossum

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Precursor1: "They're my <stinky boi>"

Precursor2: "They are <a skunk>. You have <a skunk>"

Precursor1: "And I love them"

Precursor3: "Is that why I <got sprayed> after I met them? I thought they just <looked weird>"

Precursor1: "They only did that because you scared them. You have to be gentle around them"

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Another Being (AB), only mildly confused: "So you're dating a star that has become sentient?"

A Human (AH), in love: "Oh they were always sentient, I just set up a translator and ... well, the magic happened. Her name is Jenny"

AB: "That's ... huh. It's different. She seems nice, though"

AH: "She's wonderful"

AB: "Well I'm happy you're both happy"

Humanity's Precursor: <is very proud>

Other Precursors: <Trying not to be horrified>

Mad_Moodin t1_iucoxk8 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:38 AM

In "Defiance of the Fall" there is the all controlling entity of the multiverse, on earth referred to as The System, though most species call it "The Ruthless Heavens".

One species called Stargazers tend to work for the System and they are most notably known that one of them married a star, which made them the butt of all jokes. Though they do defend themselves that said Stargazer is still happily married for 4.3 million years now.