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Elated that he had found another potential ally, but disappointed at the immediate defensive reaction of Edward, Jason internally frowned.
Just as he was about to reply with an attempt to ease Ed's concerns, two new dire rats approached, one of which was rather large in size.

[color=F0E68C]“Edward,”[/color] the smaller of the two began, [color=F0E68C]“I’m glad I finally found you. I wanted to apologize for how things yesterday went down.”[/color] pausing for a moment before finishing with [color=F0E68C]“I understand if you can’t forgive it though,”[/color]

Cautiously, Jason turned to face the speaking newcomer. Could this perhaps be the traitorous individual Ed had spoken of? [color=darkred]"Greetings!"[/color] he beckoned, [color=darkred]"Friends of Ed I assume? Come, join us! We were just discussing an alliance![/color]

Hoping to portray himself in a non-threatening fashion he introduced himself, [color=darkred]"My name is Jason, who might you be?"[/color] he finished, in the most charming voice he could muster.