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[sos_pilot]

Okay, looks like not everyone knows about this, so I'm gunna try to get right to the point.

Apparently, someone put out some magic that's given some of you humans animals ears and tails and what not. Personally I think you guys look better that way. But now another dude thinks that A) an animal mage did it, which makes no sense, 'cause last I checked, animal changes can only do that stuff to themselves, and B) thinks the best solution to reverse what's going on by murdering all the animal mages.

Yeah. Solid logic there.

I'm trying to give a head's up here because not only have animal mages been attacked, but so does anyone who already looked like an animal, including yours truly. I've personally seen some of these money-hungry monsters go after kids, so, just to be clear, it's bad out there right now. So if you're an animal mage, or you've always had non-human traits, please be safe! Don't go out alone if you can, stay in groups!

I'm sure we can get this nonsense wrapped up as soon as possible, but until then, let's make sure no one messes with our mages!

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[gunmettle]

Thanks…?

[ He can’t quite help the little uptick of a question on the end of his word. The reaction to him here has been so wildly varied that he never knows what to expect. ]

Let’s start at the beginning: I’m an Extended – a human with cybernetic pieces.

And you’re a… duck?

[sos_pilot]

Boy, that's a pretty big extension.

And me? Yeah, I'm a duck. No humans in my world, we're all animals, I guess you'd say.

[gunmettle]

Not everyone looks like me. I'm a... special case. Wartime model.

[ Well, he's gotten better at explaining his own situation in very few words, if nothing else. He'd joked once about getting pamphlets made, but maybe he will. ]

Huh. This place really takes all types, doesn't it?

[sos_pilot]

Apparently! So, that mean you're some kind of soldier?

[gunmettle]

Ex-soldier. War’s been over for years, so now I make a living helping folks out with problems related to the Extended.

Here, I’ve broadened my scope a bit, seein’ as I’m the only Extended around.

[sos_pilot]

Oooh, so you're like a super special agent slash private detective slash bodyguard slash everything else! Very cool!

[gunmettle]

"Resolver" is the word you're lookin' for, but thanks.

With all that said, if you've got any leads on the guy who put the hit out on animal mages is, let me know. I don't take kindly to my friends bein' put in danger.

[sos_pilot]

Oh, right! When you put it that way, this is something you'd be perfect for!

... If I had a lead. Which I don't. Which sucks. But now I know who to turn to if I find more clues!

[gunmettle]

Sounds good to me. Drop me a line if you learn anything.

[sos_pilot]

It'd help if I had a name for you, unless you just want me calling you P.I. Rat-a-tat-tat.

[gunmettle]

Huh, suppose I missed that part. Name’s Juzo Inui.

[sos_pilot]

Nice to meet you, Juzo! I'm Della Duck!

[gunmettle]

[ Is that… is her surname really “Duck”? Juzo shakes his head a little – doesn’t matter. He’s not here to give commentary on the naming conventions of duck people. ]

Nice to meet you, too, Della. Like I said, gimme a ring if you come up with anything.

[sos_pilot]

[ What, you guys don't have names like Ed Human or Bob Homosapien? ]

Will do, good buddy! You can count on it!