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[bird_brain]

[For a moment, Aubri stares at the locket. His ear tufts are up, his head cocked slightly to the side. When he speaks, his accent is obvious, with rolling consonants and hissed sibilants.]

My name is Aubri. Yes, I am a gryphon. [Because seriously everyone's asking.]

No, I do not breathe fire. Yes, I can fly. I prefer to fly. Yes, I know what humans are. No, I am not the one of my kind, though I may be in this world. Yes, I can speak. [Obviously.] And, finally, yes, the talons -- [he holds them up and, yep, pretty wicked looking] -- do make certain things difficult.

[Pause] Did I miss anything?

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[caditquaestio]

[ ...look at those wings. ]

Do you seek service?

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[bird_brain]

Not yet. I may, in the future. Why?

[caditquaestio]

You are a creature of fast travel in a land without strong trade routes the eye can see or the mind trust. You're - of value.

[bird_brain]

Of value. [You've given him something to think about.] Your name?

[caditquaestio]

[ Laughter. ]

Hardly of same value - Valentino.

[bird_brain]

That depends. I might someone to open a door for me time and again.

[caditquaestio]

So you might, friend. So you might.

Shall we have agreement, then? Do I open your doors, and you now and then join me in travel?

[bird_brain]

We may have such an agreement. Where do you plan to travel?

[caditquaestio]

Between the two courts, when passage is clear. I'm no friend to pointless danger.

[bird_brain]

Nor am I. I have no intention of violence unless it is in defense.

[caditquaestio]

Then we stand again agreed: we live the day.

Now - I do not treat my friends poorly. The courts give feeding, but little else. Have you any need that is not met?

[bird_brain]

Not now, but I may call upon you time and again. Where are you located, my friend?

[caditquaestio]

The Unseelie grounds, for now. But I don't think it wise to linger.

Bene, bene, bene... but you understand, surely. You must understand.

[bird_brain]

I do understand. I find myself wishing to leave the grounds of the Seelie.

[caditquaestio]

The people and their ways do not agree with you?

[bird_brain]

I would rather find this world I've been thrown into.

[caditquaestio]

...all right. All right, friend. We will find it together.


[ And burn it down. ]

[bird_brain]

Good. We shall meet one day soon, of that I am sure.