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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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[bird_brain]

You should only worry if you are fish.

[bythewaves]

[ again that flick of amusement ]

Well, I shall warn you if I suddenly develop scales I suppose.

[bird_brain]

I would hate to accidentally eat someone I've spoken to so cordially, yes.

[bythewaves]

[ a small bow ] And I would hate to be eaten, so I suppose we are equal there. Maglor I am, Master Aubri. Well met, I suppose, if such a way of conversing may be considered a meeting.

[bird_brain]

It is a meeting, in my mind. Well met, to you as well, Maglor-who-is-not-a-fish.

[bythewaves]

A pleasure, Aubri-who-is-a-gryphon. [ Maglor returns with that flash of amusement in his eyes again ]

And what will you do here, in a world designed for those with hands, and not talons?

[bird_brain]

A favor for a favor, perhaps. [Pause] And if none should be around, talons have their uses.

[He may not be able to turn a doorknob well, but he rip through a door, so there's that.]

[bythewaves]

True, I imagine they have plenty, when one is used to them. I imagine there will be many who will be glad to help, if only for the opportunity to gawk.

[bird_brain]

Gawkers, the lot of you. I cannot walk through a hallway without someone staring.

[bythewaves]

[ a soft amused huff ]

Well, I suppose I can spare you that much, at least - I am, at present, safely far from any corridors you may traverse, unless you visit the Station. I imagine your wings will be in great demand, for you may cover distances much swifter than the rest of us two-footed beings.

[bird_brain]

That point has already been raised. It may prove useful.

[bythewaves]

Oh? [ an eyebrow goes up ] I did not see you as one who would be all that willing to act as beast of burden, Master Aubri. Or did you fancy a different route?

[bird_brain]

A different route. Even if I fancied it, I cannot carry humans nor would I wish to be tied to traveling with one particular group for some set period of time. But I can make deliveries, perhaps along specified routes. It may prove useful.

[He's given this some thought.]

[bythewaves]

True, I imagine that it could get tiresome if the companions did not suit - and we are slower than you afoot. Deliveries? You may find some demand for that service now, with the strange thefts of items occuring

[bird_brain]

I fear I may be too restless a spirit to remain with one group of companions for too long. [Especially if they are slow.]

I believe that I will... [pause] ... see what others might think of such an endeavor.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor manages a real smile at that ] Aye, it certainly sounds like it might be tiresome.

If you do, doubtless you will be greatly thanked for your actions.

[bird_brain]

Or paid in some way, which may be preferable.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor chuckles lowly ] True enough, although it does not seem that this world deals much with money - at least, not within the Courts.

[bird_brain]

Payment does not have to be money.

[bythewaves]

Favours, then? Or goods to barter?

[bird_brain]

Perhaps both. Perhaps neither.

[bythewaves]

Always good to be flexible. I suppose I might see your wings overhead some day, Master Aubri.

[bird_brain]

Perhaps, if I spot you plodding along down below, I will drop in to say hello.

[bythewaves]

Well I will look for the shadow of your wings overhead. Fair skies and good winds, Master Aubri. May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.