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.]

Comments

[polar]

What d'you wanna do with it? The bird thing.

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It is an extinct creature in my world, I wish to study it. No, surgical experiments on it, no invasive things of any sort. Just observational study and a few non-invasive scans that I can not do in the Dead Zone.

[polar]

Maybe we could train it! [Note the "we"]

[unnaturalpause]

[Why does he have a feeling he'll have a small group of people around him for this one?] Train it to do what exactly?

[polar]

Maybe tame it is a better way to put it. It could be a good mount, even decent in a fight if it needed to be. Mainly just keep it from hurting people.

[unnaturalpause]

That, could be quite the task yes. If we keep it near the castle of course, I see no reason why we can't attempt such a thing.

[polar]

[She likes the sound of we.]

Not too close if things get out of hand. I actually tamed Naga myself, so we'll be happy to help.

[unnaturalpause]

[Good as that'll be used a lot more.]

No, as I was saying to Cloud, perhaps out near the lake we could build a pen of sorts? To let it out and enjoy being outdoors, but close enough for us to get too without harm coming to the residents.

As for your help, I think that would be greatly appreciated. I've had my own hand at taming creatures, but more help is always welcome.

[polar]

Naga can definitely keep it in line if we need, but that'll come later. Getting it to trust us comes first.

[unnaturalpause]

Indeed and I think if we can keep our group small, it may be easier to get that, with enough time and effort put into it of course.

[polar]

No need to tell me twice! I've been looking for something to do besides training.

[unnaturalpause]

And I've been looking for something other then the Clinic, so I think this helps us all. Can I get your name?

[polar]

Avatar Korra. Just Korra works, too. What about you?

[unnaturalpause]

Doctor James Watson, though Dr. Watson or James works just as well. It's a pleasure to meet you Korra.

[polar]

You, too, Doc. Try not to get pecked until we get back.