[h3]Edward[/h3]
[b][i]Towards the Pool (D2)[/i][/b]
[@Searat]
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As Edward progressed through the cavern, following the scent back towards the nest he had been born in, he began to see other monsters following the same pattern as himself and staying far away from the different sources of chaos within the cavern. The bonfire was always given a wide berth, because fire was frightening to the beasts and the goblins were always numerous around it, but now even the creatures that made their dens on its outskirts were staying well away from the battle happening there. It seemed like a few monsters were making a journey away from the darker corners of the cave as well, near that bunch of lizards and now two dead goblins.

It seemed, in their frantic flights, that these monsters were also following their need for sustenance. Many of them had already fed, in the crazy free-for-all of early morning, so now it was time to satisfy their thirst. As a result, Ed found himself to be only one of many creatures in the vicinity of the Pool.

And if he were so inclined, a perfect hunting opportunity presented itself to him. A Pixie was walking towards the pool, all alone--and the fact that it was walking seemed unusual. But then it became clear that this creature had been injured--one of its wings had nearly been torn off by something, and its body bore several light wounds. Even more telling, it walked as if it were exhausted--maybe that meant it had used up some of its magical powers?
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[h3]Asura[/h3]
[b][i]Joining Another Party (D2)[/i][/b]
[@Kazemitsu]
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The blue slime burbled in affirmation as Asura explained himself. Work together, instead of competing with each other. Find and eat bigger creatures. Though the blue slime was a simple creature, she understood this well enough despite its newness. If it failed, she could always just go on her own again.

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You now have an Ally! Momma Slime has joined your party!
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Momma Slime didn’t seem quite as adept at changing her shape as Asura, but she managed to imitate him well enough that he wasn’t too far ahead of her by the time they got moving away from the ledge. As they rolled along the ground, Momma Slime sucking up bits of moss here and there to create circular prints instead of an unbroken trail, Asura would soon have a clearer view of just what kind of creatures they were approaching.

There were three Fanged Lizards, two of which looked rather unique and one of which had a rawhide strip around its neck. There were two pixies peeking out from behind rocks, and a Wisp who seemed a little wobbly. Then there were the two goblins, but both of them had been killed now. And it looked like one of those Lizards, in fact, was familiar! It was Ash, that one Asura had met earlier with that other group of former humans…

[b][[You’re now in the “Nearby the Pool” group. Edward the Dire Rat isn’t too far away, both groups are about the same distance from the Pool at different angles. Jason is also at the Pool. The Bonfire is visible in the distance but is further away. Interact with the others if you’d like, or if you’re unsure you can wait until I update for them.]][/b]