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[leicesters]

Hey there, friends! I have a little poem I wrote for you. Yes, you.

[Well, he actually wrote it for Merlin, but who's nitpicking? He reaches for a piece of paper he composed his masterpiece on, clears his throat, and recites:]

My magic is green,
But also dark,
After hearing my terrible poetry
Are you feeling a little spark?

... No? [There's a lingering grin on his face, before he screws up the paper and tosses it over his shoulder.] Oh well! I'll think of something catchier next time.

Anyway, now that I've got your attention, I just wanted to let everyone know that earlier last month, me and a couple of pals did a little exploring in the desert on the north side of the island. It was a long journey, but eventually we found what I can only call a huge whirlpool of sand.

I would have loved to have gotten closer to see what was causing it, but the sandstorms around it were way too strong. My guess has to be some powerful being hiding inside it, or maybe some strong magics were cast on the area to keep out intruders. For now, it's a dead end.

It did get me wondering, though: has anyone done any exploring of their own around the island? What did you find?

Comments

[leicesters]

Well, yeah! It's funny, and he makes it way too easy. Not sure how I feel about the pet comparison, though.

[He grins. Yes, he overheard that part of the conversation.]

[inemeraldfaith]

That's what I was thinking, because I kind of like to do the same thing.

[He mentions 'pet,' and Aerith mirrors his expression.] It was just an idea. I think you're probably a little too unruly for a leash. Maybe we can get a collar with a bell and put it on you.

[leicesters]

Tempting though that is, I'll have to pass.

[inemeraldfaith]

You just don't want people to hear you coming, so you can launch surprise attacks.

[leicesters]

True! Stealth is essential to most any cunning scheme.

[inemeraldfaith]

I'm having a hard time picturing people actually trying to avoid you. [Probably because they're more likely just to concede to his company.] But I'm guessing I think that way because I hear myself in you.

[leicesters]

Oh? I imagine people find it hard to dislike you, myself. Maybe you can teach me a thing or two.

[inemeraldfaith]

Hmmm! If people do dislike me, I don't think I know that they do. I'm not sure what I could teach you, though. I'm just honest. Maybe a little too honest?

[leicesters]

I get it. You're so blunt and straightforward, people can't help but be charmed by it?

[inemeraldfaith]

I don't know that they're charmed. I actually think I annoy people to the point where they don't know what to do with themselves. I'm coming to find that very useful, though. If I have any enemies, I'm not aware of it. Yet, anyway!

[leicesters]

I'm sure your many admirers would fight off your enemies for you! No need to worry on that front.

[inemeraldfaith]

You think so? I wonder how many admirers I have. But if I did have any problems, I bet I could handle them just fine!