therookery | The nuggalope herd arrives

FORM: Sending crystal
SENDER: Korrin Ataash
RECIPIENT: OTA
WHAT: NUGGALOPES
WHEN: Slightly backdated but not by much.
WHERE: Near Skyhold
NOTES: Referencing this log. That last thread is open to anyone.

[The sending crystal may not be able to actually show the big grin on Korrin's face when she speaks up, but it carries across in her tone, nonetheless. She has every reason to be smug, as she quickly reveals.]

So, remember how I've been going on about nuggalopes forever? Well, we found the nuggalope herd and brought them back with us. They aren't especially touchy but if you don't want to be trampled or gored by their horns, I'd still suggest treating them kindly. Those who haven't checked out the stables lately might want to do so now, if you've an interest in a different kind of mount. Horsemaster Dennet still doesn't know what to make of these, poor guy.

They're also--hey, stop that!

[She laughs as one grunts right in her ear, into the crystal's range. Evidently it wanted to say hello.]

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No doubt she'll find them fascinating. And will want to have a hand in their attire.

[Yes, Vivienne mentioned clothes. For the nuggalopes.]

Nug fashions are all the rage in Orlais right now. Her work, of course. Everyone was so fascinated by her gift from the Hero of Ferelden.

Schmooples III had his own waistcoat at the soiree. Did you see it?

[Wait, what.]

...um, no. I didn't.

[And if she had, Korrin might have kidnapped the poor thing to free it from the confines of its prison. Seriously, nug clothing? She glances over to the nugglope, lips twitching.]

You want to try dressing them, be my guest. Just remember they're less docile than the nugs. We were lucky no one got trampled.

[Asher -since that's what she has named him- will be clothing-free no matter what, she's decided. Any item would undermine the war paint's effect.]

[Vivienne holds up a hand to forestall being volunteered to manually dress the creatures. With any luck, Leliana can see the practicality of settling for war paint and horn bling.]

Not a job I would wish, I assure you. Though, I could see an argument made for a lightly armored harness.

[Her lips twitch impishly. Mainly because what she intends to suggest is just what she did with a bit of scales picked off the dragon she helped down in the Western Approach.]

Although perhaps something made of dragon scale would prove sufficiently intimidating to onlookers.

[Alright, armor is perfectly acceptable. Korrin nods in approval, then grins at mention of dragon scale.]

Dragon scale nuggalope armor...I like the way you think. I don't have any materials for that left over, but it'd be worth hunting down another dragon just for that.

Indeed. I only had enough for a stunning hat. That charming researcher from the University of Orlais wanted the body left intact for study. Poor dear, all alone in the heat of the Western Approach.

[More amused smile. Naturally Korrin would want to go dragon hunting again.]

If you locate a dragon for hunting, I could be persuaded to assist with its slaying. We would be the talk of Orlais.

[Well, how can she resist such an offer? It's not possible. Korrin grins, fairly certain how this will end, between two knight-enchanters.]

That dragon won't know what hit it. I'll have to get on that soon, then. There was one annoying the Storm Coast, I'll have to ask and see if it's still around.

[If not, she isn't worried. There are always more. The nuggalope grunts and paws at the ground, earning a pat from her.]

Restless, eh? We can fix that. [And she glances back over to Vivienne again.] What do you say, want to try one out?

[Vivienne shakes her head, just enough to be gracious in her declining of the offer.]

I'm not dressed for a ride, darling, though I wouldn't wish to keep you from indulging yourself and letting him stretch his legs.

[Being appropriately garbed or not would never stop Korrin, but she knows better than to think Vivienne can be swayed on that point.]

I probably should, just to calm him down. He's not used to stables, so it'll take some time for him to adjust. I think as long as he has regular trips outside, he'll be fine.

I'll have Harritt come up once you've returned and assess what's required for battle harnesses. Without getting too close for now.

[That perks her up and she grins.]

Thanks...and good idea. Asher here isn't aggressive, really, but he's still getting used to people. I don't want him getting nervous.

The nuggalope herd arrives

omg Korrin, I am so sorry...

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