|
What is cute, cuddly, and nischievous as hell? Give up? The cutest, most
friendly being around is the fury little Furbl, the loyal companion to the
Orion Rogues. In fact, many Orion prefer the company of Furbls over most of
the other races in the Alliance. Furbls are intelligent creatures indigenous
to the polar regions of th eplanet Taos 4. Historically, they were kept as
pets by the Rogues who treated them very well. Times have changed, and the
Orions currently treat Furbls as equals, well... almost as equals.
In times past, rich Orions used Furbls as house maids and butlers. They cleaned carpets, washed dishes, served food, and scrubbed floors. In addition, they were kept as pets to play with the kids. Furbls usually slept in the children's room, though some Furbls had their own private rooms and were allowed telephone privileges and other amenities. No self respecting Rogue would ever think to keep one chained on a leash, such a thought was unbearable. Furbls were the perfect household companion. Ram Pythons couldn't play with the kids, then cook dinner! What could be better than the friendly and fuzzy Furbl. As time passed, Orions began to notice the cuddly little creatures were not happy with their quasi-slave servitude. In fact, Furbls occasionally became depressed and were prone to throwing fits of anger. In 2162 animal rights lobbyists pushed for legislation, releasing the Furbls from their bondage. Orions reacted quickly, realizing the error of their ways. Soon Furbls became neighbors rather than servant, who still stopped to play with the kids. When one examines the situation closely not much has truely changed except that Orions now have to pay Furbls to be butlers and maids. Overall, the lobbyists were happy, the Furbls were happy, and the Orions were happy. Since Furbl emancipation, mutual friendship between the Orions and Furbls has grown stronger.
|
|