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[donotcomprehend]

[The change in Gale's clothes for this event is.. odd, to say the least. It looks like he's wearing a lamb hood, curly horns at all. He hasn't even tried to change it, except to add orange paint to it. Next to him, there's a bird peering over his shoulder at the SFC.]

It appears I am to be accompanied by this animal, this week. This curse has objectives accompanying it. I intend to accomplish them. If others do as well, perhaps we can work together.

More importantly, I have an announcement. You may be familiar with a building at the edge of the Forest quadrant, with orange markings on it. That is the Embryon's base. Members of the Embryon, for those who are unaware, are found wearing orange on their clothing or armor. Formerly, we requested that non-tribe members stay away unless accompanied by one of us. That request has been rescinded, with the Tribe's consensus. Rather, we invite you to join us. Simply alert one of us of your presence, once you are here. I am able to answer any questions you have.

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[bufudine]

[Meanwhile, at the base...

Serph steps into the same room as Gale, wearing a different set of clothing, greeting him with a nod. Trotting by his feet is a tiny baby fox.

But when the fox catches sight of the bird, the fox stops and arches his back, flattening his ears.]

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[donotcomprehend]

[Gale nods back, then returns his attention to the SFC, intending to continue doing things on the network.

He can't, really, when the bird standing by his shoulders turns its full attention to the little fox, and starts stepping slowly toward the tiny animal.]

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[bufudine]

[The tiny fox, not wanting to submit, starts barking at the bird.

Serph hasn't exactly had much dealings with animals, and doesn't really know what's going on between them, so for a moment he just glances from one animal to the next.]

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[donotcomprehend]

[It's becoming increasingly obvious as the bird gets even closer, considering the way it's puffing up and its wings are spreading, and how it stops with its long legs just outside of the fox's reach.]

Ah. Leader, I believe they are... not compatible.

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[bufudine]

[Before Serph can respond, the fox darts forward to nip at the ankles of the bird before darting back behind Serph's legs.]

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[beauchevalier]

[Oh it's another person who talks about the Embryon, must be one of Serph's friends. Though he is curious about one thing...]

The public invitation is nice, but what about those showing interest in joining your group as possible members?

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[donotcomprehend]

Serph, as the leader, is the one who has brought others into the tribe before. It would be best to ask him. Are you acquainted?

[He kind of expects that. Most people who know about the tribe do so because of Serph.]

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[beauchevalier]

[He gives Gale a small nod and half smile.]

Yes I am, you could say we're very close friends.

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[donotcomprehend]

In that case, I am Gale, the strategist of the Embryon. I am pleased to meet another of Serph's friends. [Really, it's not surprising to find a friend of Serph's that Gale didn't know about. Serph just has that power.]

He will not be offended if you ask him of it, and traditionally, it is the role of the leader to offer newcomers a place in the tribe. As I said, it has happened before several times. What has he told you of the Embryon?

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[contemptibility]

[A light laugh—]

Perhaps we should still keep an eye on Heat, just in case.

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[donotcomprehend]

I thought that was to be assumed.

[... Jokes at Heat's expense are the best jokes.]

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[contemptibility]

[Clearly.]

I think he might be offended if he could hear us now.

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[donotcomprehend]

He is proud of his hostility toward others. Our comments would do little to change that.

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[behind_my_smile]

Ah! You have a bird friend! How exciting! The coral is having a lot of fun this week.

I actually have a quest that might require someone with animal knowledge. Your bird isn't afraid of dogs is he?

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[donotcomprehend]

He does not seem to get along with them, but that may be conditional. A comrade is a beastmaster and has a doglike companion, who it has not gotten along with. However, he is not afraid.

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[behind_my_smile]

Waah! Maybe we can help each other out then. We could both complete the quest if we work together.

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[donotcomprehend]

I find that agreeable. Which quest in particular did you have in mind?

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[theredrose]

[Here is an Ib wearing one(1) over-sized pointed mage hat.]

I'll help with something!

I can do magic now.

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[donotcomprehend]

[It is a cute hat! Though it is not quite as good as the hoods Gale likes to wear.]

Magic is a useful addition to any group. If I may ask, what kinds have you received this week?

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[theredrose]

[Gale's hoods are definitely Ib-approved.]

A fire spell, a spell that helps my fire spell, a spell that just seems to hurt things, and a spell that allows people to run away from monsters.

[In her experience these are all very useful, especially that last one.]

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[donotcomprehend]

That is a very useful range of abilities. There are many applications for that kind of offensive magic. Certainly any group would be fortunate to have your assistance.

[teradine]

[Argilla is also wearing very different clothes, with her magic being far more oriented on the offensive than she's used to. She doesn't have an adorable animal following her around, though. Once Gale's broadcast is finished, she approaches him; not sure yet whether to be amused or concerned about all this.

At least there's enough room . . .]

It seems you both have new friends. You, and Serph.

[donotcomprehend]

We do. They do not seem to get along, unfortunately.

[Which is an understatement.]

If they continue it, the two of us may be unable to work together during the curse.

[teradine]

[That is pretty disappointing. They're so used to working together, after all, but they have both shown themselves capable by themselves. She isn't too worried about it; especially not if it's going to be temporary.]

Perhaps not. But I wonder if there isn't a way to reconcile things between them.

Do you understand their language?

[donotcomprehend]

Perhaps if we can convince them that fighting is not necessary.

I do not understand them, but this bird does seem to understand me. And it is fairly easy to tell when it does not like something, because it's first instinct seems to be to attack that thing.