It's only cause my mind's been spinning, all of this is just beginning.

[whateverthemess]

Murphy stands out in front of the barracks' open gates, turning Fidelacchius over in her hands as she looks out at the woods. She's just finished putting out a call to potential first responders - and yelling at certain parties for being massive fricking idiots. Now all that's left is to wait until people show up. If they show up

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[bondedgryphon]

Zhaneel studies the woman curiously, although she is not so relaxed that she cannot take immediately back to the air if need be. She was finding it best to not relax so much around those in the Wood, much for her own safety as anything.

She watches warily as the woman shifts and slings her sword over her shoulder, although not where she cannot get to it. It seemed neither were going to let their guard down just now and that was rather sensible, all things considered. Neither had met the other before this, after all, and Zhaneel was rather sorely aware that these people did not know she as a friend.

However, the show of deliberately putting the sword in a less offensive position is not lost on the gryphon.

"Only a short time," she says softly, not yet moving to sit. It would be easier to take to the air from her feet than not. "I arrived two days into the gala celebration. I thought it best to keep mostly to myself, under the circumstances. There appear to be no others of my kind amongst all of you and it was best to not get myself injured in an attempt to gather information of any kind." Her expression, if you can read it Karrin, is rather wry and amused considering the circumstances. "I'm rather fond of my feathers and hide .. I'd rather not see them marred with any unnecessary holes for any misunderstanding."

[whateverthemess]

"...Ouch. Quite a welcome." Murphy slowly moves forward, breathing a quick prayer and hoping this thing - this kind of gorgeous thing - is as friendly and well-intentioned as it says. As she says. "Zhaneel. Where are you from?"

Not that Murphy really expects to recognize any names, but still. She's close now, just a step out of easy strike range. "There are humans where you're from?"

[bondedgryphon]

Zhaneel snorts softly, nodding once. "It was certainly a crash course, as it were, on what to expect of this place." Spending a day as a human had filled her with exhilaration, if she was to be honest with herself. She was not certain how soon she would wish to repeat it, as she had performed any number of social mistakes.

She remains perfectly still as Karrin approaches, letting the human do so at her own pace to avoid seeing the pointy end of her sword. She isn't doing anything outwardly threatening, but it was all a matter of perspective. She, the huge hulking beast and she the diminutive human female. You could see where the error would fall if Zhaneel managed to get herself attacked while trying to avoid any confrontation at all.

"Velgarth," she replies simply, inner lids flicking across her eyes. "I very much doubt that you have heard of it. Only one other I have met has, and she is from another time altogether."

At the last she bobs her head once, beak nodding in ascent. "The primary species, actually .. Ours is a land rife with magic and creatures like myself and others far different still."

[whateverthemess]

"Do you have any experience with organized militia or law enforcement? Anything like that?" She'll get around to asking what Zhaneel's specific skill set might be - even if the gryphon isn't much of a fighter, having someone who can fly is bound to be an asset. "And I'm sorry if this is a weird thing to ask - but can I touch you?"

[bondedgryphon]

She nods her head, not taking any fashion of offense at the question. Karrin had asked them to come together to form a sort of response team, so it was only sensible to see if those volunteering could actually help and in what ways. Though Zhaneel felt that any volunteer was helpful, she could see the merit in knowing exactly what everyone was capable of. When she answers, there is no manner of exaggeration or boasting; just a simple reply with the facts.

"Since I was a fledgling and capable, I have flown scouting missions for my Wing. I am able bodied with reconnaissance and general warfare training, both in flight and on the ground." She says this knowing that her shape supports the declaration. "I persevere in diving techniques and was the highest and longest flier amongst all of the Wings. I am capable with a crossbow," she shifts slightly, showing the weapon on her back, "as well as basic medic care."

Experience, Karrin? Oh, yes, plenty.

At the last question she gives pause, blinking inner lids across her eyes. A moment ago she had been concerned that this woman might take a weapon to her, but she seemed genuine in her interest. She tilts her head slightly to one side and finally nods her head once, beak parted slightly in a grin.

"If you would like."