Case 16

[unnaturalpause]

[Filtered from First Gens and those who would share this information with them]

As I am certain some of you are aware, a few days ago the expedition came under attack by prehistoric birds that bare a remarkable resemblance to ones from Earth. Tall, carnivorous creatures,named Phorusrhacos longissimus or terror birds.

Most peculiarly was a brand on their legs, [And he scribbles in this symbol on the page.] if anyone happens to recognize it.

[And then this next part is said rather sheepishly.]

And I don't suppose anyone would happen to know of a location to, build an enclosure would they?

[And for those on the expedition James is on the hippogriff talking into his journal as they go along.]

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Dat filter forever

[mal_addict]

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James, put it back.

and ever

[unnaturalpause]

What on Earth are you talking about?

[He's innocent!]

[mal_addict]

The bird you've obviously taken. Put it back where you found it.

[unnaturalpause]

[...] It's a little difficult to do that seeing as how we're on the opposite end of the river where it came from.

[mal_addict]

[SIGH]

Can I honestly not leave either of you two to your own devices for more than a day?

filter

[shrugs_a_lot]

How long do you plan keeping it anyway? [Because he's under the impression they just borrowed him, okay?]

filter; forever?

[unnaturalpause]

[Well it's always borrowed! And he hesitates as he hadn't thought about that.] I'm not certain how long, until I finish my tests and a little bit of observation concerning it's behavior. In my world they're extinct, and I'd very much like a chance to study him, you understand?

and ever~

[shrugs_a_lot]

Don't patronize me.

[A beat.]

You know of the outposts, don't you?

[unnaturalpause]

I'm not attempting too, most don't understand my reasoning is all.

[A pause and then a nod.]

Yes I do, why do you ask?

[shrugs_a_lot]

... You know? If you wanted to study them so badly you could have just stayed there longer. [Sorry about the passive aggressiveness, James. He just doesn't approve much of this anymore--too late.]

We could probably build a ... fence of sorts around the perimeter, so it might have a large place to live. Run around and stuff. You could do your research from one of the outposts without anyone bothering you about it.

filter

[eat_me_beat_me]

[Nora cracks up]

Dude, are you seriously bringing back a fucking dinosaur bird?

forever!

[unnaturalpause]

[He's torn on correcting her language or just rolling with it, he really is man. So there is a very long pause and then he answers.]

Yes, I am bringing back a prehistoric bird. An eight foot tall, carnivorous flightless bird.

[eat_me_beat_me]

[Oh shush, James. You're bring home a dinosaur. You can live with her cursing]

8 feet tall? Jesus. That's probably why you're asking about an enclosure, huh.

That filter forever

[inafadingcrown]

[LONG PAUSE] I will not tend to this creature in your absence. [Setting the ground rules here and now.]

And ever!

[unnaturalpause]

Hence the enclosure, and are you so certain you would wish Nikola's experimentation on it for the castle at large to see?

[WOULD YOU REALLY LEAVE IT IN HIS HANDS?]

[inafadingcrown]

Neither your friend nor your beast are my responsibility. [Yes, she did just equate dealing with Nikola to dino-sitting. What of it?]

[unnaturalpause]

[It's a very reasonable comparison yup.] No, they are not. Though I think you would agree it would not be favorable if he caused terror with a bird that towers over even yourself.

[A pause and then.]

I will attempt to find someone else willing to watch over the bird.

[inafadingcrown]

Thank you. [A pause on this end too] You have been well, I hope?

Same filter

[polar]

Okay, if you're really bringing that dumb thing back, I'm telling Naga it's dinner time.

forever?

[unnaturalpause]

Then Naga may need a discussion with Cloud, as I doubt he will take kindly to that. [Not to mention any tranqs James may slip her.]

and ever~

[polar]

Yeah, we'll talk to him. Don't worry about that.

[unnaturalpause]

[He probably should be a lot more worried about that.] Though do remember at the moment the creature is sedated and harmless to anyone. You'd be in essence, killing a harmless creature.

[filter]

[waterproofed]

You're not bringing that thing near the stables.

[cricketycricket]

[after seeing this come over, Five brings his horse up through the pack of explorers in search of his friend, and draws up alongside]

It's going to have to stay in the powered zone, you realize. Under very, very heavy guard. Or you'll have a mob on your hands.

Dictated

[the_effect_she_has]

Why are you bringing mutts home?

[Because if it's a creature with a tag - it's a goddamned mutt.]