Does it actually seem to bother the creature in question, or does it not mind? Some of them are simpler than others, closer to the animals in my own world in temperament and general mental ability - and where I'm from, you can name things as reasonably intelligent as dogs all manner of insulting things, and they'll respond favorably as long as your tone is right.
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Date: 2012-10-10 10:20 pm (UTC)