[Creatures of Nature - 5th Period - 7/9]

[whathasbeenlost]

D had sent out a handwavy notice to his students, directing them to meet at a clearing within the preserve a short way behind the school.

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Approach the Qilin

[whathasbeenlost]

It stands and watches, almost floating above the grass. Fearsome though it may seem, it has a serene and very noble air about it. Come close and speak to the Qilin, but it may not acknowledge you if you do not give it the proper respect.

[OOC: ...Have fun?]

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[notafairmaiden]

Gwynn was in awe as she approached the Qilin slowly.

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[whathasbeenlost]

The Qilin watched Gwynn, unmoving until she was several feet away, whereupon it raised its head sharply, almost threatening.

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[palestshadow]

This time Naminé crouched a little to be sure her curtsy brought her head lower than the Qilin's. "Good afternoon," she said again. "Thank you for coming to our class. What sorts of questions may we ask of you?"

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[whathasbeenlost]

"I am honored to be here to give example of my kind," the Qilin said in a strange, almost childlike voice. "You may ask what you wish to know of me."

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[palestshadow]

"I thank you again," she said. "I know nothing of your kind, so should I inadvertantly give offense, please know that it is of ignorance and not malice, and I shall apologize immediately. D said that you are a creature of great power - what power is it that you hold?"

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[whathasbeenlost]

"Our appearances in history have heralded great change," it said importantly. "We foretell the coming of rulers, of wise men and sages."

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[palestshadow]

"You are a harbinger?" Naminé said, looking at him curiously. "Do you always bring good news?"

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[vkandis_son]

Karal approached slowly and stopped a respectful distance away, bowing his head slightly in greeting. "Good afternoon, wise one," he said with the utmost sincerity. "Thank you for coming to our class."

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[whathasbeenlost]

The Qilin bowed its head in return. "Your thanks do me honor, child," it said, sounding rather young itself. "I am hardly wise, but I am pleased by how you address me."

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[vkandis_son]

"I think everyone is wise in their own way, if only we have the willingness to see it," he replied, smiling, attention caught by the creature's voice. "But some allow their eyes to be blinded. In my case, because of my youth, my opinions are often disregarded."

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[whathasbeenlost]

"Very true, and well I know it," the Qilin said, sighing. "Who does not listen to you, child, that you still try to aid?"

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[vkandis_son]

Karal had to fight the sudden urge to unburden himself completely - some part of him thought the Qilin would understand - but it would have been unforgivably rude. "I am my people's Envoy to an alliance of countries, they set me in my master's place when he was killed, and the council does not tend to value the opinions of one so young." He smiled slightly. "But I will find a way to make it work."

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[wannabehunter]

Jo sketched a quick bow, since it seemed like the thing to do. "Afternoon, ...sir?"

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[whathasbeenlost]

"Afternoon," it replied in a child-like voice, bowing slightly in return. "Sir will do. I thank you for the respect you pay me, uncertain though you are."

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[izzyalienqueen]

Head bowed respectfully, Isabel slowly approached the Qilin.