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[strateelgic]

[What.]

...You're assuming it can be communicated with and isn't just a portal system in the form of a snake.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Naturally! And we two are the best candidates for attempting this. Though Rubato-senpai has told me he knows how to speak snake if it cannot understand human-- I am sorry, I mean a more common tongue.

If it is a Holy Beast, it might possess answers that will help us uncover the mysteries of this place.

[strateelgic]

I might be able to recall some of the snake language, though it can be difficult to do around my teeth... Animal linguistics is part of our regular curriculum, after all.

[And snakes can often be found on mountain trails, so he'd have some interest.]

But even if we could communicate with it, I'm not sure what we could offer it. What would it find worth stopping for when it can chew through stone like it's nothing?

[heavyliesthecrown]

Do you suppose that Red-san might have an idea or two?

[strateelgic]

I would prefer to avoid involving the fox in anything unless it's absolutely necessary.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Yes. I do not really trust him. But he is someone who tends to be in the know.

. . . As frustrating as it is. He mocks me.

[strateelgic]

He mocks everyone.

If you're going to approach anyone else on the subject, approach Stormy.

[heavyliesthecrown]

[His tail twitches behind him but he tilts his head.]

Do you believe he would know more than Blossom?

[strateelgic]

It's hard to say.

His information will come with less whining, at least.

[heavyliesthecrown]

I guess it would not hurt to ask.

I wish it were as easy as offering a number of gatordawg to the serpent. I wonder what it is eating down there.

[strateelgic]

Whatever it tunnels through, if anything.

Hence the need to avoid its mouth.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Perhaps we ought to spy on it from a distance? See what it does or where it goes?

[strateelgic]

It would be difficult to do that without going through its tunnels.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Rubato-senpai has the ability to track someone, does he not? Perhaps with his aid, we might have a little better direction.

[strateelgic]

That doesn't rule out having to go through long stretches of tunnel. And if he comes out into the mist anywhere we will immediately lose all sense of direction. I don't think even Rubato could help with that.

[heavyliesthecrown]

I still feel we ought to initiate some sort of communication with it. If it is a Holy Beast, or we can learn about the Weeds and their leader's intentions, anything at all would be advantageous for us.

[strateelgic]

... I spoke to Blossom a bit myself earlier. According to her, Holy Beasts are another source of magic in this place. But she was also hesitant to speak on the subject, believing it to be a worse option than even demon summoning.

If the serpent falls into that category, the chances of it being remotely interested in our comparatively small struggles is likely slim.

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ . . . ]

I want to tell you something. But, can I have your assurance that it will remain here between us?

[strateelgic]

[Oh, secrets?

Can he promise that?]

I won't tell another soul without your permission.

[heavyliesthecrown]

[He nods.]

Okay. Good. Thank you.

Then... Bluebell is already in contact with some Holy Beasts. Not this serpent, obviously. And I have not spoken to them personally myself, yet. I believe that Fantasia-san wishes for us to all go on a sort of field trip, of sorts, and meet them as a flock.

But from what I have been told, they have given us a sort of boon? What, I do not know yet. But Bluebell specifically has a good relationship with them. So... I suppose that while Blossom might say differently, I do not actually have any faith in her judgment more often than not.

I suppose, though... I could see about speaking with them and seeing what they say regarding The Forever Snake.

[strateelgic]

I... see.

[He shouldn't be surprised that Bluebell would make a connection like this, but...]

Please exercise caution when dealing with them. I wouldn't want to see you all be fooled a second time.

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ You get tricked ONE time... ]

I-I promise it is not like that this time. They have already aided my senpais on a few occasions now.

[strateelgic]

And these beasts aren't in the mist? They show themselves near the pasture?

[heavyliesthecrown]

They reside in the forest proper. However, I believe they can safely travel through the mist if they must. Though they have advised us not to travel through the mist ourselves.

[strateelgic]

Anyone who's been near the mist would advise the same. Only weeds can enter the mist without losing the ability to tell up from down.