No, I won't read what I'm not invited to, the raven promised solemnly. On my world it was called telepathy, and it was magic. Here... it is magic, but one inherent only to the shapechangers, he explained, the loreseeker pleased at the sharply inquiring mind the newcomer had. They are one of the races of humans, called 'Attuned' for their link to the gods of this world. And though there was a potential conclusion to be drawn from the fact that Cera could hear him, Jigano hesitated to state it too baldly just yet, before the man had a chance to acclimate a little more.
Jigano ducked his dark-feathered head in acceptance of the courtesy, his pelage dyed a dark gray that was nearly black as part of his disguise to keep the Queen's hunters from his trail. He was glad that they could speak mind-to-mind, even if it was uncomfortable with a stranger. It made things much easier, and he could pay attention to their path and his next landing spot without having to look back at the new Outlander all the time. Only a small delay in it, he assured him.
The introductions led to an unexpected reaction when Isuma made her appearance, and Jigano was a little taken aback at the strength of emotion that Cera showed in meeting the little gryphon. Isuma, bright-hearted creature that she was, reep?ed in concern and pattered close to Cera to reassure him. Though Jigano was not one for physical contact with strangers in any of his forms, Isuma received his permission to flutter up to land on Cera's shoulder, where she proceeded to sniff him over thoroughly before settling in preen his hair in a gentle beak. Thank you, the raven spoke, fondness for his companion coloring his mental voice. And the town is not far. Unfortunately I won't be able to accompany you into it, but I can answer your questions until we reach it. You aren't the first Outlander who has arrived through an unexpected portal between worlds, nor will you be the last... that said, perhaps if you tell me a little bit of the place you came from, I can help you find parallels and differences with where you are now? He came from a world with magic, at least, and seemed to recognize a gryphon, which was more than some newcomers Jigano had helped through their arrival on Caido!
Jigano ducked his dark-feathered head in acceptance of the courtesy, his pelage dyed a dark gray that was nearly black as part of his disguise to keep the Queen's hunters from his trail. He was glad that they could speak mind-to-mind, even if it was uncomfortable with a stranger. It made things much easier, and he could pay attention to their path and his next landing spot without having to look back at the new Outlander all the time. Only a small delay in it, he assured him.
The introductions led to an unexpected reaction when Isuma made her appearance, and Jigano was a little taken aback at the strength of emotion that Cera showed in meeting the little gryphon. Isuma, bright-hearted creature that she was, reep?ed in concern and pattered close to Cera to reassure him. Though Jigano was not one for physical contact with strangers in any of his forms, Isuma received his permission to flutter up to land on Cera's shoulder, where she proceeded to sniff him over thoroughly before settling in preen his hair in a gentle beak. Thank you, the raven spoke, fondness for his companion coloring his mental voice. And the town is not far. Unfortunately I won't be able to accompany you into it, but I can answer your questions until we reach it. You aren't the first Outlander who has arrived through an unexpected portal between worlds, nor will you be the last... that said, perhaps if you tell me a little bit of the place you came from, I can help you find parallels and differences with where you are now? He came from a world with magic, at least, and seemed to recognize a gryphon, which was more than some newcomers Jigano had helped through their arrival on Caido!
