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[darkwingsofkilvas]

[The video shows Naesala casually lounging against the side of a stone building, in his usual dark outfit. It's a wide enough shot to show his wings resting against the wall behind him; he seems to be holding his yimo out at arm's length while he's recording.]

Well then. It's a festival dedicated to tying knots. Makes you wonder what form of the festivities happens in private, doesn't it?

Don't bother scolding me for saying it. I know that's been the question on everyone's mind.

At any rate, I met a most interesting group of people at one of the bars here. They invited me to a Erol'an poetry reading at a place near the docks. I don't know what to expect from it, but it ought to make for an interesting night.

[Naesala seems pretty satisfied with the turn of events, too. Look at him, making friends with hipsters.]

If only all my interactions with the locals were like that. Do yourselves a favor and don't walk close to the colleges if you have any extra appendages. You might not escape with all your feathers intact.

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[driverslicense]

[Chase does not, in fact, know what the question that must have been on everyone's mind is, but his notice is caught by something else Naesala said—]

Is it safe for those without feathers, then?

[Because that's very important, you see. (Not that he has any extra appendages himself, but it's the principle of the thing.)]

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[watchmewhippersnapper]

[Oh, Wendy knew exactly what he was implying. To the point where a flush of delight warmth her cheeks, and a hand rose to her mouth to stiffen a small bout of childish giggles.]

Now, now.

Right as you are...don't forget there are children on this network thing, dearie.

[Think of the children. Or something like that. Though she didn't seem that wound up over the thought of one of them seeing the broadcast. It was just vague enough.]

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[justsomeshrimp]

[Oh boy. That was a thought she would have been happier without. But she's gonna skip right past it--what draws her to this particular feed are Naesala's wings. It's becoming quickly apparent that talking animals aren't really the norm here so to see someone else who might also be one is a great relief.]

No feathers of which to speak, but I appreciate the warning. Last thing I want is someone trying to grab at one of my antennas.

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[redlightgreenlight]

[Despite knowing exactly what he means, Valdis presents an honestly confused facade.]

I'm not entirely certain what you mean by private festivities...

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[colonelnope]

[She gets the eyerolling out of the way before she opens a response.]

Private means private. Just because people know what goes on in private, doesn't mean we wave it around in front of everyone.

[A beat. Then, a little more seriously:]

Did something happen to you at the college?

[freezetheheavens]

...Sounds like you've had an interesting time.

[So says someone who is avoiding the festival as much as he can.]

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[denyamenti]

Perhaps they just wanted to help you along with your molting.