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[needafullbarrel]

[5 is looking particularly fidgety as the video feed stars up, but he doesn't mention the whole 'Where am I?' thing.

Little guy's been through a lot. For now, reading the letter was enough.

Also, notably, there is a hole burned through the leather patch where his missing eye should be.]

Ah... [A long pause.] Is there any scrap metal around here?

[He's

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[bondedgryphon]

[Zhaneel's interest is captured by the small figure on the video; in part becasue she has not seen anything like him before, but also because he sounds (and appears) in need of aid.

The gryphon cannot stand idly by and let someone that has asked go unaided if she can help in some fashion.

Her voice is soft, her demeanor gentle, as she responds with her own video post.]

I believe you might be able to find some at, or around, the stable.

[She trails off, ear tufts flicking forward before she continues with an offer.]

You are newly arrived, yes? I could show you the way, if you'd like?

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[needafullbarrel]

[THINGS WITH WINGS ARE SCARY.]

Uh... Uh, um...

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[bondedgryphon]

[OH GAWD SHE'LL FEEL SO BADLY!!! D:

Her ear tufts flick bad uneasily as he stammers a response, suddenly feeling nervous herself for offering. Her voice softens even more as she speaks again, but now it's because she's uncertain and concerned she's done something wrong.]

I... I did not mean to alarm you. I do not have to assist if you would rather I do not...

[Socially awkward gryphon is awkward.]

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[needafullbarrel]

N-no, I mean, I just...

You startled me.

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[unit_67]

[What even is that thing? It's cute! Here's a video from Lily.]

Wow, you make things? What kinds of things?

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[needafullbarrel]

Oh, um...

Lots of things. A spyglass, for one...

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[unit_67]

A spyglass? Is that like a scope?

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[needafullbarrel]

Yes. It doesn't see as far, though.

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[notpredictable]

Scrap metal.

[He remembers making this very request and you see- you?

You are a Person Of Interest to him - or item, as it were - considering he's not...entirely sure what it is that you are.]

I might have a bit lying around, though I'm afraid I'll need something in exchange.

[video]

[needafullbarrel]

[Saddest sad face ever. Too bummed to remember that he's pretty sure humans weren't blue.]

I... I don't have anything.

[video]

[notpredictable]

If you're assuming I only want something physical, you're sorely mistaken.

[He sounds amused.]

Information can be just as powerful as something tangible, you realize.

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[needafullbarrel]

Oh... Well, of course. What do you want to know?

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[thii2ii22tupiid]

*Because Sollux has tact.*

what the hell are you?

there ii2n't really any 2crap metal.

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[needafullbarrel]

[O_o]

I'm... 5.

And... I'm not sure I understand.

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[thii2ii22tupiid]

you're a 5?

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[needafullbarrel]

Not... A 5. Just 5.

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[missmimmi]

[Oh my GAWSH you poor little ickle thing D:]

Are you all right?

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[needafullbarrel]

[What the-- Oh hi yeah that hole in his patch thing. That what he assumes it's about, anyway.]

Oh. I'm fine. [He covers the hole with a hand.] It doesn't hurt.

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[missmimmi]

Are you certain?

...Is there a way to fix it?

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[needafullbarrel]

Uh-huh.

Um... I guess a new patch.

But I'm not sure I-- I mind.