Reactions to Janius and Kaj-Julan's approach was mixed. A few people stepped away though there were enough young and curious tribespeople who engaged with Julan over a meal. Janius' attempts to have Julan socialise on his own turned out easier than he thought -- some rather poisonous toads were on the menu and Janius had to excuse himself to find something he could eat safely.

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Rhazii sped into a run. His voice broke into a saddened high pitch. "I don't [i]want[/i] to talk right now!"

Fortunately for Ahnasha, Rhazii's emotional tilt prevented him from being too hard to pursue. He was clearly weeping while he was running and wiping at his eyes. Even then, he did not get far before he slowed to a stop and lowered himself onto one knee with his hands clutching his lowered head. He bared his teeth with such a tight grit they almost audibly ground together.

He mumbled to himself, almost in whimpers. He made little effort to make himself understandable. The only a few words came through. "Not now...not now...don't want to transform now..."