Voice

[gundhamster]

[As the recording starts, there's the faint sound of movement in the background as Gundham is exploring a bit of forest.]

So, as it seems our 'hosts' - if we can truly call them that - are intent on keeping us here, it would behoove us to acquaint ourselves with the surroundings. I will say that as far as prisons go, this is not the worst. However, I do have a question. Are any that can access this familiar with the local wildlife? I've been attempting to observe but having just arrived, I'm sure my scent is unfamiliar enough to have them on edge.

However... there is wildlife here. That in itself is... unexpected.

Comments

voice;

[beautifulbeast]

... How is wildlife unexpected?

[She can hear movement in the background. Is he outside? That makes the question all the more confusing.]

Re: voice;

[gundhamster]

The last time I was thrust into a situation isolated from the rest of the world, the islands lacked any life, human or otherwise.

[There's a moment as Gundham holds the device away from him as a series of bird calls can be heard as if he's attempting to make contact with them.]

[beautifulbeast]

Oh! I've never run into anything like this so...

[It's not a bad bird call. She's about to say it's a little rude not to just talk to them but -- well, they likely don't talk anymore than the horses did.

That's a disturbing thought she doesn't dwell on long.]

If you're worried about your scent however, you could try rolling around on the ground? Wolves used to do that to disguise their scent when hunting.

Video

[phoenixwiz]

How dangerous do you suppose the local wildlife can be? I haven’t gone to the woods so far, but...

(Harry isn’t sure what kind of wildlife Avalon could possibly have, but he can hear noises from where Gundham is at. He hopes that there better be no Dementors roaming around in the forest.)

Voice

[gundhamster]

[Gundham keeps his end to voice as its just easier to talk as he wanders than worrying about a camera.]

I've found deer tracks and signs of some pack hunters, most likely wolves, though none seem to have any interest in coming too close to town.

Voice

[phoenixwiz]

So just normal animals right now? That’s understandable since they are normally shy towards humans: maybe if you keep observing them and try befriending them, they will probably warm up to you in no time.

(says the guy who has a history with all sorts of fantastical and creepy creatures back home)

Either way, do you have plans to start a series of nature trail walks in the near future?

Audio, UN: Jack

[theonlyrealthing]

If you think this is a prison, you must not have been locked up very often in the past. As far as I can tell, we can go anywhere we want to here and no one is stopping us. It might not be the most interesting place I've ever been, but it's not a prison.

And if you're worried about the wildlife, bring someone along who can talk to them when you go out.

Re: Audio, UN: Jack

[gundhamster]

I admit my experience with such things is... unique to say the least.

[That second part gets an amused chuckle from Gundham.]

Worried? You think I, TANAKA THE FORBIDDEN ONE, is worried? Such foolishness. No beast, be they prey or demonic in nature, can stand before me. No, I'm curious as to what resources are available for the forging of the Tanaka Empire!

[theonlyrealthing]

[Wow, okay, apparently one of the people on here are crazy. Good to know. Jack is just gonna maybe not offer his own animal-talking services here.]

Yeah. Good luck with that.

voice;

[hopticulture]

The animals here are definitely strange, but I know I also seem pretty strange to a lot of people here.

A lot of the flora around seems pretty normal, but there's also a lot I don't recognize. Which makes sense considering that this place has magic.

Re: voice;

[gundhamster]

[The simple fact that whoever this is casts herself as an outcast does a lot to soften Gundham's normal bravado.]

Hmm... I'm still not sure how much of what was told to us I truly believe. Given my own... experience, I find myself more skeptical of such claims than I would have been even a year ago.

[hopticulture]

[yup!! that sure is Haru. one genuine outcast coming up.]

I don't know...us prey animals can be pretty perceptive of our surroundings, and though I do feel trapped here everything I've experienced so far also feels pretty real. The magic included, even if I find it still hard to believe.

[mithrarin]

--was it this or -- no wait it's on isn't it -- ah.

[Dust clears his throat.]

Already planning trouble?

[gundhamster]

[Oh it's that... creature from the shore. The one with a large sword and no sense of humor...]

I did not realize inquiring about the wellbeing or nature of the local wildlife was a crime.

[mithrarin]

Funny how everything's a little more suspicious when you have an overall goal like yours, isn't it.

[Dust doesn't sound like he finds it funny at all.]

audio; un: adler

[disasdeer]

Why are you worried about your scent? Do you stink?

Re: audio; un: adler

[gundhamster]

[There's a moment of exasperation before Gundham responds properly.]

I smell like a human, such is the shell I currently inhabit. From the looks of things the animals of the area are not accustomed to humans and thus steer clear. A prudent decision on their part, but unfortunate all the same.

voice;

[grilletto]

Are you talking about the familiar things or the animals in the woods? Because one is definitely more unexpected than the other, I'm pretty sure the deer here are normal.

[ There's a beat, a thoughtful hum from Mista's end as if he realises that this guy might not exactly understand what he means. ]

Like 'normal' normal and not it's 'normal to have deer fingers' normal.

Re: voice;

[gundhamster]

[Gundham opens his mouth to respond, following Mista's line of thought... until the deer fingers comment. That gives him pause.]

I refer to the beasts of the woods. These 'familiars' are an enigma in and of themselves.

[A beat as he can't get the image of a deer with human fingers out of his mind and he needs clarification.] ...What do you mean by deer fingers?

voice

[casaposa]

Why are you trying to gauge the wildlife of all things?

[Only a little judgmental. It's mostly curiosity because he can think of a thousand more pressing matters than whatever animals are wandering around the woods.]

Re: voice

[gundhamster]

A multitude of reasons. The local wildlife could be indicative of where exactly we are, in the event that this place is not as we have been told it was. Knowing what wildlife surrounds us would also be beneficial considering the 'quests' that we are supposed to carry out, unless you would prefer to walk straight into a wolf's den or disturb a sleeping bear.

[Gundham's tone is slightly judgmental as well. After all, there's nothing more pressing than making animal friends.]

[rustyhonesty]

If you need someone to talk with animals, I can try to mediate with them. At least I can blend in and observe.

[gundhamster]

While I appreciate the offer - [Gundham decides to be polite than to express his lingering skepticism.] - I would all the same decline.

My entire life has been spent learning the ways and methods of the demon beasts such that direct communication is not required. We have other ways of building understanding.

voice;

[getstoned]

Nah, this ain't nothing like a prison buddy. In this place, as far as I can see, the guards aren't ready to shoot to kill and there are no bars.

Actually, if I had to I think I'd more call this an RPG.

But yeah, chances are the wildlife could smell you. Animals tend to avoid humans more often than not--unless they're gators, and honestly just fuck gators. I could live without those assholes creeping around.

Re: voice;

[gundhamster]

I admit the circumstances in my own... incarceration to be unique, and I do apologize if I have offered some slight. It was not my intention.

[There's a chuckle.]

Yes, the prehistoric predators that the demons themselves fear. Truly a force to be reckoned with, however given the nature of our surroundings I do not believe you have anything to fear from such creatures.