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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

- approach, if possible! [ She sweetly chirps, finally spinning in place to glance between both wyrms. ] But, if we work in tandem.. then..! [ And she beckons either of them closer with curled fingers. ]

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

- traditional settlements? Usually for ore! [ But there she goes, prattling again. ] A-anywhom, there was rumor of a prized Dragon Egg, newly discovered by a larger, empire-like faction known as Boke Industries—! They are quite a lethal force.. so.. I would not recommend the ‘guns blazing’ -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

- [ She retrieves her hand to her side, holding both behind her back as she rocks back and forth on her heels. ] As a matter of fact, I do have intel! In the form of *positive* diplomatic relations with many of the factions within Xenon! Occasionally they perform trade with some of our.. more.. -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

We are, indeed! [ My, what a grip! She nearly topples right over, but plants her other foot down just in time. Perhaps the wyrm called Sael didn’t quite perceive just how strong he was. His stature wasn’t *so* so muscular, either! Not the sort of build to carry such unfashionable strength! ] -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

- Fleet-footed, carefree and apparently frugal as he was to not pay for a ticket.. he had no reason to hurt the lifeline of his own kin! ] ( You can trust him! I promise! )

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

- you not say? I know it is a bit soon to ally ourselves.. but I believe it’s destiny, somehow! [ And, breaching the distance, the elf called Layla extends her hand to Sael’s for a proper shake. Should he accept, she would glance at Scarlet from over her shoulder with a warm giggle. He’s safe. -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

- And I am Layla, Layla Wren! [ They introduce themselves with such similar cadence… She stands right back up again, beaming with delight. ] Well then, that settles it! I believe three heads are better than one or two if it means rescuing a Dragon Egg from the steel giant that is Xenon, would-

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Sir.. Sael the Stormwyrm! It’s lovely to meet you indeed! My good friend Scarlet here was able to sense your presence because.. she has the blessing of *extra* senses! She may choose to speak of them if she so wishes! [ Layla curtsies, arms fanned up and behind her person like a swan’s wings. ] -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

- I don’t believe you to be the type serving an alchemist or a thieves’ guild, so.. am I safe to assume you are here to protect wyrmkind, Sir…? [ Politely fishing for a name, she rolls a wrist in his direction. Her sunny disposition and Scarlet’s sharp hunter’s glare were night and day! ]

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

- evergreen cloak wrapped around her shoulders rippled in the steel torrent like a swallow’s wings. Clearly not a combatant..! ] With such a keen insight, I am wondering, perhaps, if we are traveling for the same purpose. I didn’t see any other half-wyrms among today’s crowd, after all! -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

- (Yes..! I-I understand, Scarlet! You can count on me! ) Although rain and sunshine have their *own* merits, you would be.. correct! 💧 We did not hear your footsteps, despite how close you were! You must be quite light footed, friend! [ She blissfully cants her head with a smile. The -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

[ Between Scarlet’s firm grasp on her shoulders, the pleading thoughts projected like skylights into her brain, and Sael’s ‘date night’ comment, it was a wonder Layla hadn’t toppled right off the train yet! Her face tinges pink, but with enough willpower mustered, she asserts her posture! ] -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

- The storm is closing in on them, darkening the sky in monochrome grey, like steel clouds hanging overhead. ] It’s lovely to meet you—! [ Nervously darting her eyes between the two. Please don’t swing. Please don’t swing. ]

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

- the blue-headed stranger’s steadfast approach. Aside from the hole Scarlet’s horns made in the roof, there wasn’t any visible attempt at a break in.. he carried the boyish look of some sort of mountain monk more than a burglar. ] Oh, my—! You are a wyrm as well? [ She calls over the wind! -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

- Scarlet? It couldn’t be! They were thought to be extinct! That’s what made missions like this egg retrieval so important! The scientific tragedy that led Scarlet’s father to create her, no less! ] .. Ah—.. hello! [ She winces, hearing Scarlet’s yell tear through her lungs, and watching -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

- before Scarlet plucks her up into its grasp. In one quick, powerful leap, they were on the roof! ] Waaah—! [ She wouldn’t have been able to keep quiet anyway! What a thrill! Once they found their footing, Layla peers over her shoulder at the.. Wh—? A dragon? A half-dragon, just like -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Why? To let them know we mean no trouble, of course! Or to stop them from their potential break-in!.. [ Admittedly, the lady was not the type for stealth. Shady details seldom got anyone anywhere, and would always, eventually, come to light! Why hide? She sheepishly rubs the back of her head -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

- isn’t it? Take your time— the world can seem so vast, but you deserve to see every corner of it! [ She giddily beams at her. ]

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

- at her averted eyes.. moreso her *eye*, the collection of her psychic energy between her horns; The true intention she carried, sitting plain upon her head like an empress’s crown. ] Sometimes, though one would never expect it, the small details are what truly us. It’s strange how it works, -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

- unpredictable as fiction. [ It was true! Although, after a while, there was enough pattern recognition to understand the likely tropes.. but didn’t that make it so much more fun? To watch the words unfold? Although, Scarlet seemed to have trouble maintaining her composure. Layla knits a brow -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Hmhm..! Why, once you find a lovely story to think about from time to time.. the *entire world* becomes just a little more colorful! [ She makes a small pinching motion. ] I should be glad to share this fairytale with you, Scarlet! It means much to me, seeing you try new things, especially as -

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⛈️ Sael the Stormwyrm ✨ @windswhim.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

[ Spinning around in circles beneath the falling snow. ] Ah..! Nothing gets me in the mood for Yule quite like snow!

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

- [ She huffs through her nose, but maybe she’s prattling because of how FAST and SHAKY her balance was—! Oh, dear! ] Uhm.. Hello..! Yoo-hoo..! Is.. anyone up there? Upon the roof?!

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

- eyes around and whisper amongst themselves. Once they’re safely out of the car, standing between the connecting cables, Layla shouts over the wind. ] Please be mindful of saying my thoughts aloud, Scarlet..! I don’t mind if you take a look, but there’s a reason why I’ve locked them away! -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

- behind Scarlet, her braids nearly fly up like they’d been electrocuted at the sound of her mentioning the break-in! ] N-now now..! That is not what she meant! You all are safe, I assure you..! Hold tight, and we will arrive at Xenon in a jiffy! [ That helped. Sorta. The passengers shift their-

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Oh, I don’t think that’s the safest idea, but..! [ It’d be bit difficult to have meaningful conversation in the torrential speed of the train..! Oh, how she silently hopes this wouldn’t devolve into violence. That would certainly muddle the ease of such a mundane mission..! As she scurries-

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

- unruly forces of nature at such blinding speeds would endanger anyone on the roof. (Unless someone is trying to break in..?!) [ She tenses in her seat, eyes wide. ]

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

- yammering, she’s pulled right from her thoughts by none other than Scarlet. Why? A peculiar observation… outside of the mention of ‘Wren’, her last name. Hearing it said so plainly, so matter-of-factly, put her in higher spirits! ] .. A-ah? Oh! Someone is.. well no, that is dangerous. The -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

- of the time is.. [ .. Humanoid error! She trails off, finger shrinking into a wilted curl.. ] .. Oh, my. What a storm we approach..! That’s peculiar, I could have sworn those mana-speakers announced a bright sunny day today at the station. I would have brought my umbrella..! [ But amidst her -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

[ She pulls her fingers over her lips to mask the bemused smile there. Metal death traps..? ] Humanoids are not fast on foot, you see! Not enough to cross entire cities in mere minutes. No, such transportation does have its flaws, but it means well. Why, the only thing that causes crashes most-

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

- find free time in our travels, such as before bed, I will read it to you! Chapter by chapter!

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

- Layla gasps, wide violet eyes flickering between Scarlet’s sharpened gold. ] Why, no no-! Though.. I suppose the title could mislead, but that’s where we derive the phrase “never judge a book by its cover”! [ She nestles her chin into the pages, sighing contently. ] How about, whenever we -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

[ Oh, her heart! How awful! To never know what it’s like to use your imagination? To not be given the tools to combine fiction and reality? Her bottom lip juts upwards. But beneath that rustling head of hair, Scarlet seemed to have the wrong idea! That this was a *horror* novel! -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

- another fairytale. Terribly predictable of me, I know! [ She hesitantly turns it around: “Beauty and the Beast”.] It’s been a favorite of mine since childhood— have you ever read it? [ Hugging it into her chest and swaying. ]

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

[ Layla’s eyes are busied by the stark contrast between her eyes and her *eye*. How.. fascinating. Which one told the truth, she wondered? Best to leave those thoughts unfinished! There was nothing that a good bout of journaling couldn’t decode. ] (Y..yammering? 💧) Oh—! It’s a.. well, just -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

- The King of Mooreweather was adamant about this mission, and why wouldn’t he be? Dragons were a rare breed, and they deserved to be protected.. Lucky her, to befriend one, speaking of! ] Scarlet— are you comfortable in the seats? I know they’re a little.. narrow! [ Wincing a little. ]

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

[ Ha-chaaa! Two tickets for the Xenon Railway! Admittedly, she was a little worried about sticking out like a sore thumb— the science-focused city states always had such a different aesthetic.. but wardrobe was not her worry right now! No, it was the precious Dragon Egg’s safe capture and return! -

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- story! ] Hmhm..! Right you are! It’s a wonderful way to pass the time while others rest, venturing to distant lands and adventures… [ Dreamy sigh. ]

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

[ The flighty little bard itches the back of her wildwood curls, giggling under her breath. The teeth didn’t make her nervous, but the other comment did! ] Ah! Well.. I do tend to prattle, don’t I? [ At the mention of a book, she immediately sifts through her pack and pulls out her latest -

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I should be glad to answer any questions! As a diplomat, it’s my duty to ensure your trust in me! 🥰🌷

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— ❦ 𝙷𝚎𝚢, 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 @evergreenencore.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

- meet you, Hirudo! My name is Layla, Layla Wren! I don’t mind if you can’t say it, I just wanted you to know so I don’t frighten you again! [ Still sitting, she dips into a jovial half-curtsy. ]

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