(audio | un: owl)

[ex_monologuing117]

It is an interesting idea... to attempt to bring about change like it will be beneficial in the long run. So many people seem to think so, but how many of them are actually right? Oh, do not take that as words of war. I have no intention of going against the will of these people. I appreciate the cold and calculated way that they think, after all.

But on another matter, a little tame dragon found itself within my beak. It would be wise for those who understand my words to keep him out of trouble. His roar has become so quiet. If no one understands, then I suppose he shall remain a pet.

Though, that is not necessarily a negative outcome for me.

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audio; un: 1hitko

[unoradinary]

Uhh. Oi, sorry, I don't think I got any of that.

Are you saying you're some kinda bird person?

[She genuinely isn't trying to be a smartass here; she's just really dumb.]

audio | un: katakura

[sengetsu]

You bastard [Because Kojuro knows that voice and exactly what you mean and seriously, why aren't you dead]

Where the fuck are you? [Though from the sound of it he's already on the move - grabbing Masamune's swords as he does so]

audio; un: owl

[ex_monologuing117]

It is all right. I am glad that youths know how to apologize properly for what they do not understand. That show that there is growth in your future.

But you are correct in a way... even if that was not the point that I am attempting to make. I consider myself a bird person.

audio; un: owl

[ex_monologuing117]

Ah, what a familiar voice.

I am touched to know that the Right-Eye is still around. But... you have not been watching over your dragon very well. You allowed others to tame him and now he is but a shadow of what he once was. I wonder if you ask where I am so that you can come into my collection. I am in need of making a new one here, and I would treat you better than what that boy could.

[ a soft laugh. ] But if you worry for your little lord, I am nowhere near him.

[unoradinary]

[...ah. There's a weird kind of quality to how he's speaking that reminds her of home, in a weird way. Mostly how the elderly talk.]

Um, yeah. Hey, so, are you being literal? Do you have an actual beak?

[ex_monologuing117]

I am not.

I have no beak, but I have sharp talons that smaller creatures attempt to avoid. [ does she not enjoy how he talks so confusingly? ]

[unoradinary]

...geez, there you go again.

Well, if it ain't literal I guess you're tryin' to be poetic or sometin'. You tryin' to say you're dangerous?

[ex_monologuing117]

That is a good way to view what I am, too.

I am, but only to a select few. Owls do not eat everything, after all.

audio; un: coolskeleton95

[boneafide]

... This sounds like a puzzle!! Okay, so something with a beak is eating a dragon, and unless someone saves him, he's going to be a pet?

Nevermind, this puzzle stinks!! Give me a real puzzle!

audio; owl

[ex_monologuing117]

Mmn, I agree with you. It is dull and soft. We must hope for better but never hope too much.

So, what kind of puzzles do you like?

[caecius]

[The first part is glossed over, because who has the time to try and work around the cryptic ramblings of someone who loves the sound of his own voice.

The second part is more relevant. Dragons, literal or not, are something it's nearly impossible for a seraph to ignore. Dezel is willing to pay attention to talk of them, at least.]

Dragons are never tame. Or little.

[ex_monologuing117]

You think quite highly of them, perhaps of him.

But then, if he has become so small and tame, what is he now? A little lizard that forgot what greatness it once held? Though, that greatness was but a shadow cast by someone at his side. A shadow that the dragon thought was his own.

[boneafide]

WELL!! I am a fan of all kinds of puzzles!! Like mazes, and junior jumbles, and scrabble, and connect-the-dots...!! Just assume I like every puzzle, unless it involves conveyor belts, or steam vents!!

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[ex_monologuing117]

A pity.

I had attempted to create one with just such machinery.

[ex_monologuing117]

I am joking.

Such mazes made by me would not be so... simple. That said... any puzzle.

[ ... ] Though, with speech, it makes it a riddle. Not all riddles are puzzles, but one may feel puzzled. But I shall attempt... if it will be accepted by my gracious listener.

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[boneafide]

I would never forgive you if you made a puzzle with conveyor belts, Mr. Owl.

[boneafide]

... Nyeh heh heh!! I'm joking too.

Of course I'll listen!! Go ahead!!

[caecius]

["Him"?]

No. I don't.

[He doesn't have admiration for what he could have become, or for Hellions in general.

... Also.]

You really like the sound of your own voice. [No, no. No question mark. It's an observation.]

[wardance]

I'll show you tame when I snap that beak of yours in half.

[ex_monologuing117]

Found your voice, have you?

Did your little flower assist in locating it?

[ex_monologuing117]

I do.

I have been with it for many years. If I did not like it, I would be just like that take little dragon.

audio

[wardance]

--Kojuro, no!

[ Like hell is he letting Kojuro just wander over to wherever Matsunaga went. ]

[caecius]

[Dezel isn't so fond of it, sadly for everyone.]

You keep mentioning this "dragon" then not elaborating on who, what or where it is.

[Because if it's a Hellion on the loose someone will need to purify it and they are awkwardly missing the Prime Lord capable of doing just that.]

video | username: olivia

[winces]

[ speaking of little flower...

olivia had debated actually making this call, but after a good amount of debate, she decides there could possibly be no harm in this gesture she plans to make. he's a collector, masamune had told her — dangerous only to those who might have something he would want.

a mere peasant girl like olivia wouldn't have much that a man like hisahide would want, she's sure of it. and, if he should somehow turn his sights on her because of this, then it will have been worth it. "keep him out of trouble," hisahide says. there isn't much that olivia can do to control a man like masamune, or a man like hisahide himself...

but perhaps if she could make some sort of gesture to calm the tension them... ]

—um. [ her voice is quiet at first, but she soon gains more strength behind it. ]

Mr. Hisahide...?

[ex_monologuing117]

Thank you, good sir.

Now the riddle. A man walks through the wood. He comes across a shivering old woman. Her neck cut and bleeding. In seeing her plight, he gifts her his cloak and scarf before carrying on.

He continues on until he comes cross a young maid with her dress torn to pieces. He gifts her his clothes so she can return home safe and without shame.

The man walks on but never leaves the forest. Why does he never leave? Where did he go wrong in his journey?