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[Still can't understand you, even in this form

But he'll gnaw dejectedly on the jerky, if only to direct his big anxiety energy at something.]

[softlyfalling]

[ listen, it's weird to treat him entirely like he's a dog or whatever and not talk to him, but: she just sort of sits there giving him skritches and jerky with one hand and texting people with the other ]

[we_meet_again]

[Not much later, there's a light knock at the door]

[softlyfalling]

[ hey griffin hey pretty please follow me and all this jerky to come get the door ]

Cobalt? Cobalt.

[we_meet_again]

[a small wave]

Hello!

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[He gets a few steps before he just gives up and lies down on the floor, tucking his nose sadly into the jacket around him.]

[softlyfalling]

[ there there. ]

Someone's had a rough day, and I know it's not a cure-all, but I imagine he'll feel better if he's back to himself sooner rather than later.

[we_meet_again]

Yeah, that's no problem.

[since Griffin's being a sad lump on the floor, Cobalt crouches to get a slightly better look, not getting too close.]

[to Griffin:]

Wow... So this is what a griffin looks like in your neck of the woods, huh? They really are different...

Is it okay if I touch you?

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[His ear swivels toward Cobalt when he approaches and his eyes follow him, but the griffin doesn't make any quick movements. His wings, under the jacket, ruffle and try to do some flaps - it's a half-hearted effort.

Then he nestles into the jacket some more and makes a sad awoo]

[softlyfalling]

[ that awoo is SO SAD? ]

Hey—it's all right. He's your friend too, remember?

[we_meet_again]

Okay... I'm going to take that as a yes.

[He reaches out and touches Griffin lightly on the back. Cloud Nine sweeps through him, muting all the bad feelings, replacing them with warm feeling of well-being that wasn't there before.]

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[The result is, predictably, instantaneous. His ears perk up and he scampers to his feet, eager for more snacks and attention! Woof woof]

[softlyfalling]

[ it feels

a little uncomfortable to not really let him have time to sit with his sadness like this, but also

she hates seeing people suffer and the important thing is that the situation is under control!!!! it's fine!!!!! ]

There, there you go. More jerky?

We'll have you back to having thumbs in no time.

[we_meet_again]

[sounds like something fun for you guys to discuss in the future!]

Ah, that's right, I brought something, too —

[he reaches into his bag and pulls out a tupperware]

I've been trying to teach myself how to cook, and I attempted teriyaki salmon today. It came out... pretty okay, I think! I had a lot of leftovers so I brought some in case you guys wanted some.

Sorry it's nothing special. It was just the first thing I thought of when I was leaving the dorm.

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[Food in plastic box... the griffin nudges it with his snout while it's still in Cobalt's hands, curious and eager. Give food.]

[softlyfalling]

[ we're all fine here on avante en garde ]

Oh, I mean, it's definitely appreciated... thank you for coming on such short notice. We've got another new member, too, so it's been... a lot.

[we_meet_again]

[He opens the tupperware and, after a moment's hesitation, puts it on the...floor? Is this acceptable?? Is this rude? He doesn't know.

Anyway, Cobalt's not the best chef in the world. The salmon is a little overdone, and has fallen apart into flaky chunks, slathered in teriyaki sauce. It certainly doesn't look amazing, but it tastes okay...?]

The newbie who Griffin threw into a table, or another one?

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[There could literally be garbage in that tupperware container and the griffin would still devour it. As it is, he is lovin this fish.

Nom nom nom, is he purring?]

[softlyfalling]

[ pat pat pat pat pat ]

Another one... they gave us a day between, I suppose. He's quieter; seems like a good sort. I think he might have known someone who's been on our team in the past...?

[we_meet_again]

[is he purring? amazing]

Oh really? Who?

[softlyfalling]

Ah... I'm not really sure, since I think it was before my time—Gold and Nemesis remarked on it. Nemesis said someone on BAD END?

[ she sits crouched next to the griffin, studying him. ]

Wish I knew what exactly set him off. Even with the game making his temper worse, it's not like it just comes from nowhere.

[we_meet_again]

[Hm. Wonder who it might have been.]

Maybe we could ask him?

[he digs around in his bag for a moment and produces a vial of liquid]

AlcheME makes a potion that lets people speak when transformed. I told Griffin I'd bring him some, but I got distracted with the game and forgot until you texted me.

What do you think, Griffin? Wanna try?

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[The griffin's ears perk up again, zoning in on the potion like it was another tasty snack. He licks his lips of the teriyaki sauce and sniffs at the vial.]

[softlyfalling]

[ this is either going to be super useful or very very weird.

let's try it. ]

I guess there's probably no harm...?

[we_meet_again]

[probably the latter. yolo]

I had some for my last transformation and I found it very helpful, personally.

[he uncorks it and holds it out at an angle so Griffin can drink it.]

Here you go.