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Who: Sandalio
Broadcast: Yes
Action: Yes for anyone aboard the Blameless when he suddenly arrives
When: February 15th and 17th

[Sandalio has always been a clever one so it really hasn't taken him long to get a feel for this augment of his. Particularly since it really is helping with the one thing he happens to believe he excels at. Talking to other people. So Sandalio has set about to reach out to whoever might be listening. To help distract him from being away from his pack and Lyall. To stop the loneliness. To help ignore the confusion of not knowing where night begins and day ends...

Yes. Talking with people. That's what he'll do.]

Good evening. At least I suppose it is that. It's actually remarkably difficult to tell honestly. Usually I'd be able to but... No matter.

[He continues onward.]

I am the Lord Falmouth, Sandalio de Rabiffano. Presently I have an inquiry of sorts given the state of matters as they are. Where might one procure a decent cup of tea? While we are on the topic, if you will forgive me, is there a way to have meat?

You have my gratitude whatever your answers might be.

[He's a proper Victorian gentleman, alright. He can't help but to be polite even with the circumstances he's in. Even if he's stuck on this welcome ship. And that is why this proper British gentleman is tipping his hat politely as well before ending the transmission.]

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[Witch? That's...not a common thing that he's used to hearing. It's so terribly old fashioned really. However, he is far too polite to say as much. Instead, he offers a warm smile.]

I'm not sure what there is to treat for a werewolf really. We tend to be a rather sturdy bunch. Even one so small for the kind as I. All the same, you do have my gratitude for your offer. At the very least I can know someone here is familiar with the supernatural kind.

[He laughs gently.]

I have noticed the kindness here.

One of my best friends was a werewolf. I was taught some magic to make the transformations easier and less painful, if that's a problem for you, and a potion to help them keep their senses if that's something that you struggle with. I... Have personal experience with them.

[ There's scarring on her neck that shows just how close she got to a werewolf, but she's not about to show him that. ]

We try to take care of each other.

[...........Excuse him a moment as he looks so very startled.]

Forgive me but would it be to troubling to have you elaborate on this potion? What exactly it does?

It lets a werewolf hold onto their mental state when they transform. Werewolves in my world would lose control of themselves during the full moon, and the creation of this potion made it so that they were still themselves despite being a wolf.

[ She just keeps smiling, careful and gentle. ]

I've never heard of this possibility. My pack has always found a place that is safe for us to be instead during the full moon.

[And he's concerned his body wouldn't even accept this potion considering how he needs to actually consume far too much formaldehyde just to experience intoxication again.]

I don't suppose you have a pack here, do you? [ She frowns, thinking. ] We could try the potion, if you'd like. My friend also tried having other sentient animals around - do you think that would work for you?

No. My pack is nowhere here. I would be able to feel that. [He closes his eyes a moment, takes a deep breath. Being without his pack is...very difficult. He knows if he weren't an alpha he would possibly lose himself in this.]

I'm afraid it wouldn't. My pack is bound to me. I am their tether. While I can manage on my own, I still feel the emptiness that comes from not being able to sense them. It is simply something I will have to manage for the time being. Thank you for the suggestion all the same.

Oh, I'm sorry. I don't wish that they were here, because I'm sure that would be worse for them, but... [ Hermione pauses, hesitating for a brief moment.

Still, she wishes there was something she could do. ] If there's anything I can do, please, let me know. I can become an animal that might work, and I'm sure Romulus wouldn't mind spending some time with you - [ And, as she speaks, a large wolf head peeks into the frame, only for Hermione to laugh and nudge it away. ]

[Those blue eyes of his blink. Hermione you really are so full of surprises for him. He honestly likes that about you.]

You can become an animal yet you are not a werewolf yourself? Amazing! And you have friend there, I see. Wolves typically are not common for that regard in my experience.

I was given the power to turn into a lioness in the world I was in before this one. It's normal for people of my world to be able to do it, with a lot of practice and work.

[ Turning, she shifts so that the wolf is in the camera, her hand lifting to stroke his head. He's big, clearly, but he's also apparently quite friendly. ]

This is Romulus. He's part of a pack of Direwolves that I helped raise before I came here.

I must say that you are one of the most astounding people I have ever met, Miss Granger. It will be such a pleasure to meet you in person when I have the opportunity.

[He really means that too.]

Though I do hope your friend will not mind my presence. Animals are not always fond of my kind. Unless they are feline, of course. Cats so often find they have better things to do than be concerned with such trivial matters. I admit that I admire them for that.

I'm really not quite as special as it sounds, I promise.

[ Hermione hums, and with Romulus settling down she reaches and picks up what can only be described as a ginger monstrosity. ]

If Romulus has a problem then we'll bring Crookshanks. [ Oh, it's a cat. ] Either way, there'll be someone to keep you company.

[Forgive his sudden laugh. It's not that he's startled to find out that's a cat. Rather he's surprised you just had a cat on hand after what he just said.]

Miss Granger, if you will allow me to be so bold, I quite like you. I hope that we can be friends.

[ Hermione Granger: already completely prepared for any situation that might come up. It's her nature. ]

I'd like to think that we're already becoming friends, honestly.

I must agree with your assessment. You have already helped to make me feel at ease, something I feel a friend would do. I know that a certain Professor of mine will enjoy meeting you as well should such a thing ever take place.

I'd like to meet them, should they ever turn up. You'll have to let me know. [ She sits up a little, pushing her animals to one side. ] And you'll let me know if you need anything?

I will make sure he meets you. For now, I think I am as settled as I can be. Though I would love for us to meet up for tea when I can move between ships. It is a comfort to hear a familiar accent since it means you will have a proper appreciation for tea.

Feel free to message me as soon as you're settled. My ship is the Vanquish - or I can come and visit you.

Thank you. I will make certain to contact you when I have been assigned. Until then I wish you well, Miss Granger.

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