Anony-quotes!
You notice Wolf whom you haven't seen before.
Wolf says: "*he suddenly sits up, a wild and frenzied look in his eyes as his head jerks back and forth*"
You see a snow leopard attack Wolf.
Wolf says: "*he lets out a feral scream as he's attacked, fiercly wrestling with the animal as they tumble across the ground*"
Wolf says: "*the screams of both animal and human ring through the air as they fight, until eventually he manages to bury his face in the leapord's neck, biting down as hard as he can. As the animal gives out a loud cry, he pulls out a good chunk of flesh with just his teeth, sending the bleeding, wounded animal running at top speed back into the forest*"
Pepper says: "*black eyes widen at the sounds of screaming, and she turns to look out the window at the feral newspawn, a small shudder running through her. Standing to her feet she moves over to the window, heels clicking as she regains an air of some authority* Welcome to DragonLoft. You are injured, please step inside the headquarters so as to avoid further attack until you are kitted out. I am Pepper, owner of Spectrum Designs."
Greed says: "*He flinches a bit at the screaming, and he raises a hand to his face, pressing it lightly against his forehead. He breathes out a small sigh*"
Ms. Angelou says: "What savage creature is this whose sound so rudely woke me? *steps towards the door, hands on her hips* Cease that, young man! This is a commercial district of certain ideologies; you're chasing away the customers. *extends a feather duster in the appropriate direction* Clean yourself at the well before stepping inside my kitchen for a warm meal. You may address me as Ms. Angelou."
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Wolf says: "*he lets out a low, growling noise and steps back, hunched down on all fours*"
Ms. Angelou says: "*disposes of some scraps out the window, soppy asparagus tumbling down into the snow*"
Emily Sue Tucker says: "*she looks out, eyes wide, brows shoot up, looking scared* Um... uh, M.Mister?... *she looks to Ms. Angelou* What's wrong with him? *she whispers low*"
Josephine Sunborn says: "He was tainted by the Void in spawning, perhaps entirely spawned with a creature of darkness within him rather than a soul of light. If he is truly human, though, there would be hope in guiding him back into the light and dispelling his confusion."
Wolf says: "*he growls again, baring his teeth at them as he paces back and forth on his hands and feet, his mouth curled in a feral snarl*"
Novus Loreis says: "*He looks between the citizens and the snarling man, a confused look upon his face* Something I should know about, perhaps?"
Ms. Angelou says: "Eat up, Wolf. *leans out the window with feigned disinterest* I imagine he'll make a valuable addition to Marco's Marvels. He's perfect for advertisement, if he doesn't prove violent and is respectful of our human boundaries. *straightens up upon seeing the man* Mr. Loreis, sir. You've safely returned."
Emily Sue Tucker says: "*she looks to Ms. Sunborn and frowns in confusion, then gives a helpless little shrug towards Mr. Loreis* He spawned and started... that... um, and he was attacked by an animal? Did that have to do with it?..."
Novus Loreis says: "That I have, Ms. Angelou. *He glances at the odd fellow again* I suppose if he isn't harming anything then he may be an interesting asset to the town. Has he an official name?"
Pepper says: "*she looks outside, brows arching upwards at the feral display before she turns back to her work*"
Wolf says: "*he hisses at the talking people before stalking off to the edge of town, keeping his eyes on them warily*"
Ms. Angelou says: "Is he not eating the food? What disobedient creature is this? *crosses her arms in quite a mood, duster tucked tightly under her arm* Comes into our town for what purpose? If he cannot be trained, then what shall we do? He'll frighten the customers, Mr. Loreis, scare away investors and put the employees at ill ease. *shakes in utter disbelief, finding herself perched against the kitchen table* Will not eat his food! Surely he must?"
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Emily Sue Tucker attempts to tame the beast.
Ms. Angelou says: "*tilts her head up haughtily, addressing the stove in ill impatience; not so much unkind as desperate in complaints* Yes, make it tame or we shall have to put it down. It's unnecessary to unleash such a beast upon the world. Should we build a cage: come see what savagery, at Dragonloft? All our efforts to advertise down the drain."
Novus Loreis says: "*Speaking quietly to the crowd near him* Perhaps a cage would be helpful? For if he should ever get out of line. He can roam freely, of course, but it could act as his home as well as a sort of... time out area in case he gets too feisty."
Ms. Angelou says: "Yes, yes, it is necessary."
Emily Sue Tucker says: "*she looks to them and gives a little nod before looking to Wolf* Come, you need food..."
Ms. Angelou says: "I'll make arrangements on the morrow. Of steel bars it shall be. *calms considerably, taking on a more professional persona*"
Wolf says: "*he hisses again as she offers the asparagus, backing away even further*"
Emily Sue Tucker says: "*she nods and smiles shyly, looking to Ms. Angelou* could I buy, um, some cooked meat? 5 IK?"
Emily Sue Tucker says: "I don't think he likes vegetables. *she mumbles*"
Wolf says: "*he continues to pace at a cautious distance, not taking his eyes off the woman for an instant*"
Ms. Angelou says: "There's only scraps from the personnel feast. *assaults some spiderwebs overhanging the stove, frantically waving the duster's feathers, addressing now the spider culprit caught at the webbed crime scene in whispers of disbelief* Pork and beef! Is he a nobleman in disguise?"
Emily Sue Tucker says: "*she giggles softly and nods* Maybe! Uh, Wolf? *she offers some meat, still kneeled* Food!"
Wolf says: "*he sniffs at the air and growls a bit before slowly, cautiously padding towards her, his eyes narrowed*"
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Ms. Angelou says: "Are we a zoo? *she cries out feebly to the eaves, hanging out the window*"
Though Emily Sue Tucker manages to make it drink some soup, it refuses to get dressed.
Emily Sue Tucker says: "*she sighs and hunches her shoulders* Maybe tomorrow... *she leaves the pants pooled by the building and stands once more, entering the building*"
Marco Francesco says: "*he hurries her inside, eyeing the door with concern as he places a hand on her shoulder*"
Walker Path says: "*Over in the gold mines he takes a moment's break. He can be seen building a sort-of snow barrier across the entrance to the mine shaft he's working in. He casts a wary glance at the tainted man-beast before packing the last bit of snow over the entrance, leaving only a small window worthy of communication alone.*"
You overhear Marco Diaz-Francesco say to Ms. Angelou: "Certainly. I wouldn't dare suggest the Beast-Man join you in the kitchen. He will need to be domesticated before he could interact with anyone. Like a mouflon. Ms. Tucker, in her unyielding compassion has made it a mission to tame him. I merely would like to see him improve our roads, given that he can hold a shovel and wheelbarrow."
Day-to-day business continues.
Novus Loreis says: "Here is some vegetable feed, as well, in case anyone wishes to try their hand at keeping an animal. *He puts a hand to his chin* Perhaps that wolf-man will eat it?"
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Marco Francesco says: "We're you able to get wood, sir?"
Novus Loreis says: "*He shakes his head* It seems as though I forgot that, Mr. Francesco. Pardon me for it, if you will. I'm going to make another trip very soon--once a few things begin to unfold here. *He smiles* I rushed back here after realizing that there were some things that I needed to discuss with Ms. Angelou before moving forward even more. Anyway, I'll get your wood when I venture out then--that will be soon, I promise. There are a few men interested in becoming members of an armed defense force here in our city, so I'll need to go and pick them up soon, regardless."
Marco Francesco says: "It is quite alright. I was just discussing with Ms. Sunborn a small transfer of wood. Enough for my current projects. But certainly we should replenish our stocks when we have a chance."
Ms. Angelou says: "The water is rarely used in the factory, but occasionally one of the shops requires it. Marco's Marvels is branching off into floristry. *dusts off her hands, leaving the industrial machines to return to kitchen's duties; salmon filleted, spinach washed, now the water's cooking for rice* City guard, sir? That sounds like a wise investment. These are dangerous times. *sniffs haughtily, scowling at a handful fish entrails*"
Novus Loreis says: "Floristry? An interest addition to your business indeed, Mr. Francesco. *He takes a step back to look at the nearly-blank sign that he is working on, as if planning. He then continues to work while speaking.* And yes, I thought that it might be a good idea to have a few well-equipped guardsmen here, what with all this talk of bandits about."
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Ms. Angelou says: "*sets out a plate of mushroom soup by the doorstep*"
Wolf says: "*he slowly pads over to the plate on the ground and proceeds to quickly lap up the soup*"
Pepper says: "*she looks over to the feral man lapping the soup up and pulls a face, nose crinkled in disdain at the display before turning to Mr Loreis* I believe we have the supplies to make your suit, we can charge you for them rather than you heading out to buy more?"
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Novus Loreis says: "Yes, that will work, Ms. Pepper. Could I sell you the clothes that I'm currently wearing--cheaply, of course--as payment for a portion of the labor?"
Wolf says: "*he growls at the woman, sinking low to the ground and pulling his lips back in a snarl*"
Pepper says: "Most certainly. We can customize them for our store. *she bristles slightly at the sound of the growl thrown in her direction, and she seems to snap, her head turning in a quick jerk in his direction. Black lips pull back in an open mouthed snarl of her own, near a hiss before she snaps crisply* Stop that."
Wolf says: "*his mouth opens in a feral scream of rage, ending in a sharp, fierce bark. Raising his shoulders, he takes a slow step towards her, his face a mask of pure hatred*"
Josephine Sunborn says: "*her eyes rest upon the feral man for a moment, mumbling barely audibly* Perhaps an exorcism ceremony. Got the candles, hmm..."
Emily Sue Tucker says: "* she runs out and frowns, lifting her arms* Wolf, no. * her tone is serious, but her stance is harmless. No, wolf. No."
Pepper says: "*she looks somewhat shaken, clearing her throat but otherwise ignoring the man as she looks down at her lap, hands coming up to the side of her head. Hearing Emily outside she shakes her head* That mutt will bite you!"
Wolf says: "*he lets out a low hiss at Emily, but backs off a bit, though his posture is still rigid, as if he's about to strike*"
Emily Sue Tucker says: "* she places herself between the man and the window, in case he jumps at her and shakes her head* He won't hurt me. * she looks at the man and squats a little, looking even smaller than she is and stretches her hand* You won't hurt me. No, Wolf. Calm."
Wolf says: "*he flinches away from her hand and eyes her for a long moment before seeming to relax a bit, growling a bit more before sitting down in front of her, his eyes narrowed*"
Pepper says: "*she shakes her head again, still looking shaken* My dear Emily, you shouldn't be playing with that thing. He does not know civilized behavior."
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Pepper says: "*she doesn't respond besides for shrugging her shoulders as she draws her hands out of her hair, returning to her work before she finally speaks* Just keep your wits about you, I would rather not have to rescue you from that feral beast."
Emily Sue Tucker continues to make attempts to domesticate the beast, when suddenly he gets up and walks away.
Wolf says: "*quickly, he treads over to the stone trough, reaching up to place his arms on the edge of the container. Visibly perking up, he dips his head down and comes back up with a piece of raw meat, which he gulps down in an instant, leaving his face smeared with meat juice!"
Emily Sue Tucker says: "*she gasps* Wolf, raw meat is bad for you. *she looks worried*"
Walker Path says: "*He looks out from the small snow-hole of his makeshift mine shaft seal. His face only is visible as his eyes scan the main square of the town. Noting the cursed, feral man has still been allowed to wander amongst the civilized citizens a frown pulls at his lips. A quiet sound of disproval could be heard by those closest to the mines, followed by a clicking tongue, and the man disappears back down into the depths*"
Wolf says: "*glancing at Emily, he reaches down and takes another mouthful of the meat, messily devouring it*"
Pepper says: "*she looks up to stare out the window at the stomach churning display, her mouth opening and twisting in a look of disgust as she leans back slightly, hands twitching. The blood around his mouth is evidently too much, and she climbs to her feet with shaky, somewhat robotic movements, muttering* Vile, despicable, horrendous, vile!"
Pepper closes the window in Spectrum Boutique.
Ms. Angelou says: "*carries some steel bars outside; holds up a hand to beckon forth an unspecified person* I'll need a volunteer? The creature cannot roam freely for the moment, but I believe it is in our best financial interests to capture it."
You overhear Ms. Angelou say to Marco Diaz-Francesco: "Yes, I'm afraid we may have to put him down if he cannot be controlled. For better or for worse, the creature is our responsibility and is ours to exploit for the financial betterment of Dragonloft."
Wolf says: "*he growls half-heartedly at the woman as she walks outside, for the most part ignoring her as he continues to eat*"
Josephine Sunborn says: "If you need assistance in building a cage, I am quite skilled in construction."
Walker Path says: "*He destroys the snow barrier roughly as he trudges to the surface, filthy with grime* My skills are likely desirable for this task as well. *he warily eyes the beast, keeping distance*"
Wolf says: "*finally eating his fill, he slinks away from the trough, walking a bit with his eyes on the woman building the cage before sitting and running his tongue over his teeth, getting out a stray bit of gristle. As the man bursts out of the mine, however, he jumps back onto all fours and lets out a sharp, hissing growl*"
Walker Path says: "*He brings his pickaxe up between himself and the man-animal, taking a step back* The sooner the better, from the looks of it. *He scowls at the thing*"
...
Josephine Sunborn says: *watches the animal man warily, shakes some snow off of her cope, clasps her hands and murmurs* May the Almighty Sun dispel the confusion in your mind and guide you back into the light. The Void is a tenacious thing, and not everyone is strong enough to fight it, and yet it must be fought regardless."