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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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[bondedgryphon]

[Zhaneel shifts again, feathers fluffing up and flattening rapidly several times. She flushes up across her nares and looks down at the ground.

She'd fumbled this pretty horribly.]

I... I did not mean to sssstarrtle you. I trrrry to not do sssso, but I fail rrratherrr missserrably sssometimesss. [Like now.]

I mean you no harrrrrm

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[needafullbarrel]

Oh...

I...

I'm s-sorry.

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[bondedgryphon]

[The most awkward of all the things.

Zhaneel looks up as he actually apologizes to HER, not having expected such in the least.]

Hmm? No, you owe me no apology at all. I sssshould have warrned you beforrre ssswitching to video. I asssssurre you I am farrr lessssss intimidating than I appearrrr.

[Honest, 5! Look how cute she is when she fluffs up those feathers. Not at all the man killing sort... Mostly harmless... mostly.]

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[needafullbarrel]

[Tiny little smile.]

Well, I made you feel bad. That wasn't good.

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[bondedgryphon]

[At that first sign of a smile, Zhaneel begins to breathe a little easier. If he could smile, then she had not ruined this altogether.]

It is alright, you did not mean to do so.

[She exhales and fluffs her feathers up.]

My name isss Zhaneel... I again apologize forrr alarrming you...

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[needafullbarrel]

I... I'm 5. Hello, Zhaneel.

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[bondedgryphon]

[Prepare to deal with one person that will not stumble over this. Gryphons do not tend to refer to their ages at all so she takes him rather literally.]

It isss a pleasssurrre to meet you, 5.

[yes, his name might be different, but wasn't 'Zhaneel' different to others? Who was she to judge?]

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[needafullbarrel]

Oh!

You, too, Zhaneel.

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[bondedgryphon]

[have a fluffing of facial feathers for good measure, 5! her beak gapes slightly and she certainly appears a good bit more at ease.]

Do you wisssh forr me to sshow you arround, 5? Orrr would you rrratherrr sssomeone elsse?

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[needafullbarrel]

No, I... I'd be glad to have your help.

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[bondedgryphon]

[Zhaneel looks very happy about this answer and fluffs up again.]

Do you know yourrr rroom numberrr? It will be outsssside yourr doorr... I can come and meet you therrre...

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[needafullbarrel]

[He hops down from the bed for a moment before climbing back up a bit later.]

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