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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]

I suppose it's like you said, and people just aren't used to technology like yours here. I'm sure when people are used to seeing you around, it won't be a big deal at all.

[gunmettle]

Either way, I don't mind. I'm used to it.

[ He tilts his head a little, looking Claude over a moment - though it's difficult to tell since he lacks eyes. ]

You're a friend of Marianne's, aren't you?

[leicesters]

That's right. We're from the same world. I guess she told you about me?

[gunmettle]

She did. You and a few others. She's good people, so a friend of hers is a friend of mine.

[leicesters]

I see! I'm glad she's making friends here. She can be a bit shy, so you must be doing something right, if you got her to warm up to you that quickly.

[gunmettle]

More like I... happened to be in the right place at the right time.

[ Sort of. Is it possible for a gun to look uneasy? Because he does. ]

[leicesters]

Meaning you helped her out of a jam, or something like that?

[It's his best guess, anyway.]

[gunmettle]

Yeah... pretty much.

[ Marianne just happened to be naked at the time, and it was a very embarrassing affair for all involved. ]

A-anyway, good luck tryin' to find info on the desert. Give me a call if you ever need a hand.

[leicesters]

[THAT'S A VERY SUSPICIOUS LACK OF DETAIL... but he can always pester Marianne about it later.]

Likewise! It sounds like we owe you one, so I'm happy to help in return.

[gunmettle]

[ SORRY MARIANNE. ]

Appreciate it. Take care.

[ Time to make a swift exit before things get embarrassing!!! ]