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Post by Fanged on Sept 20, 2020 11:08:43 GMT -6
Ral disappeared from view for a moment before he popped back up with a rainbow coloured gem in his mouth. Fanged beamed down at him as he dropped the gemstone at her feet. She picked it up and placed it in her backpack, giving the creature a quick pat on the top of his head for his find. Ral appeared pleased and drew back after a moment. He dipped into a smaller tunnel, ready to look for more gems. When he moved further in, it became evident that Fanged and Pachinko would have to follow him. This would be the best opportunity to get Pachinko used to smaller spaces.
“Alright Pachinko, we’ll start by inching forward into the smaller tunnel,” she murmured out loud.
She pressed a finger lightly to the top of Pachinko’s head. The Izer adjusted so that he was pressed firmly against her touch. She took a step forward into the smaller space. Pachinko shifted as he grew uncomfortable with the situation. She rubbed her finger back and forth over his head, trying to soothe him. He tilted his head so she could get a better angle, though he remained nervous. Ral looked at them strangely. What was taking them so long?
(Ral 3 1/5, 3 1/5 | Pachinko 7 1/5, 6 1/5)
(Training: Accept Enclosed Spaces 1)
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Post by Fanged on Sept 20, 2020 19:38:44 GMT -6
Fanged took another step forward despite Pachinko’s uneasiness. The Izer ruffled his feathers as nervousness settled into his body. Fanged kept her fingers pressed lightly against his body as reassurance. He calmed slightly, but it was evident that she would need to help him further to truly get him relaxed in the smaller space. She grabbed the container of nuts that she was carrying around for training. Ral looked up at the noise, but he didn’t have any interest in the food that Pachinko liked to eat. After she took another step further into the tunnel, she gave Pachinko a nut immediately after.
“Here you go. Each time we move further in, I’ll give you another,” she promised him.
Pachinko eagerly accepted the treat from her. He was still wary about their surroundings, but he paused his doubts long enough to eat the nut she had handed him. When the treat was finished, the Izer prodded at her hands for more food. She laughed and took another step forward while he was distracted. She took two additional steps until they were firmly in the enclosed area. Pachinko was still distracted by the possibility of getting more treats, but that wouldn’t hold his attention forever.
(Ral 3 2/5, 3 2/5 | Pachinko 7 2/5, 6 2/5)
(Training: Accept Enclosed Spaces 2)
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Post by Fanged on Sept 20, 2020 23:50:27 GMT -6
When Pachinko realized they were heading deeper into the small space, he panicked a bit. He flapped his wings wildly, as though he was trying to take off in the enclosed area. Fanged quickly pulled out another nut for him to snack on and held it up for him to grab. Pachinko calmed down considerably and tentatively plucked the nut free from her fingers. He ate slower than normal but Fanged considered it to be a success that he still had his appetite in the first place. He shifted a bit on her shoulder when he was finished eating, but he didn’t make another move to flap his wings wildly again.
“Good boy, Pachinko!” she praised him as he calmed down.
Ral moved further into the tunnel, a bit annoyed at the slow pace she and Pachinko were taking. He snuffled around the ground, looking for any signs of hidden gems. While he was busy, Fanged continued her work with Pachinko. The Izer was still nervous, but he was willing to venture further into the tunnel as long as he was given more nuts in exchange. Speaking of which, she got another out from the container and made sure that Pachinko could see it.
(Ral 3 3/5, 3 3/5 | Pachinko 7 3/5, 6 3/5)
(Training: Accept Enclosed Spaces 3)
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Post by Fanged on Sept 21, 2020 18:17:33 GMT -6
The Izer was instantly interested in the nut that Fanged held in her palm. Fanged then tossed the nut forward into the tunnel where it landed on top of the path ahead. Pachinko immediately wanted to chase after it, but he was hesitant at continuing further into the even smaller space. Ral moved over towards the nut and sniffed at it. Pachinko shifted in his place on Fanged’s shoulder. He dug his talons into her shoulder and she responded by taking small steps closer towards where the nut had landed. She lowered her body so that Pachinko could choose to hop of her shoulder and retrieve the nut if he wanted to.
“Come on buddy, you can do it!” she cooed as she tried to encourage him.
He slowly hopped down onto the ground, taking a moment to stare warily at their surroundings. There wasn’t much to see, so his attention quickly refocused on the nut she had thrown. He had to hop closer to retrieve it which he managed to do after a moment of hesitation. He grabbed the nut and ate it quickly. When it was finished, Fanged threw another one further into the tunnel. This one would be a bit more difficult to get.
(Ral 3 4/5, 3 4/5 | Pachinko 7 4/5, 6 4/5)
(Training: Accept Enclosed Spaces 4)
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Post by Fanged on Sept 21, 2020 21:29:06 GMT -6
The tunnel narrowed even further where the nut had landed. Pachinko focused on it, desperately wanting to reach it but also nervous about heading forward.
“Come on buddy, it’s okay. You’ll be fine,” she cooed to him.
He was still hesitant and his uneasiness only served to confuse Ral. The gem dragon didn’t understand why the Izer was afraid. He slunk forward, chasing after the nut even though he wasn’t interested in eating it. This was like a game and he wanted to play as well! He batted at the nut with his front claws, drawing back momentarily to see what Pachinko’s next move was going to be.
Pachinko puffed up, displeased that Ral had taken his nut. He took a bold step forward, still nervous but his desire for food winning out over his fear of the small space. He took another step, moving tentatively until he had reached the area where Ral was playing. He made a displeased noise as he snatched the nut away from Ral. He turned his back to the dragon, shielding his food while he ate.
“Good boy, Pachinko!” she praised him as he enjoyed his reward. He was getting braver and she hoped his confidence would continue.
(Ral 4, 4 | Pachinko 8, 8)
(Training: Accept Enclosed Spaces 5)
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Post by Fanged on Sept 21, 2020 22:04:31 GMT -6
Inching forward through the tunnel might not have been the fastest method of traveling, but her method was effective in getting Pachinko more used to being within the tunnels. After he had eaten his nut, she grabbed another one from the container. She clicked her tongue to get his attention and showed it to him. He watched her with a sudden intensity, waiting to see if she would give him another treat. She tossed it further into the tunnel. This time the nut hit the ground and skidded further than she had intended on throwing it. Ral was quick to chase after it.
Pachinko immediately was spurred into action at the idea of competition. He desperately wanted to reach the nut before Ral did, but he was still uneasy about traveling further into the tunnel. He took a few tentative hops forward, his gaze fixed on Ral as he moved. Ral had hooked a claw around the nut and pulled it closer. With renewed energy, Pachinko hopped closer and managed to reach the nut without incident. Ral lifted his claw from the nut, offering it to Pachinko as a gift. He understood that the Izer enjoyed eating the strange food object.
(Ral 4 1/5, 4 1/5 | Pachinko 8 1/5, 8 1/5)
(Training: Accept Enclosed Spaces 6)
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Post by Fanged on Sept 21, 2020 23:00:55 GMT -6
Pachinko accepted the treat eagerly. Each time he received a nut, he was considerably more agreeable with being in the small space. Fanged joined her pets in the place where they were gathered. She shone the flashlight up ahead, a bit nervous when she realized that the tunnel essentially halved itself. This space would require her to crouch and would be even more difficult to get Pachinko to agree to go down it. She rattled her container of nuts, glad that the Izer didn’t appear to be bored of receiving the same treat again. He perked up as she poured out a handful of nuts to keep him focused on her. She then leaned down and held the nut close to him. He hopped forward, trying to reach the food.
“Okay, now I’ll take a step into this space,” she muttered. “I’m not doing anything too scary.”
She kept herself in a crouched position and maneuvered herself into the smaller tunnel. Pachinko was intently focused on the nut and followed her without issue. She allowed him to take the nut when he was successfully through the entrance of the tunnel. Ral pushed his way forward as well, not wanting to get left behind.
(Ral 4 2/5, 4 2/5 | Pachinko 8 2/5, 8 2/5)
(Training: Accept Enclosed Spaces 7)
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Post by Fanged on Sept 21, 2020 23:19:56 GMT -6
Pachinko was content to keep receiving treats. When Fanged pulled out another one, he leaned forward and watched as she moved backwards, deeper into the tunnel. She made sure to hold the nut just out of his reach. He reached up and tried to take it from her, slightly frustrated when she took another step and the nut moved further away. Ral followed right behind Pachinko, confused as to what they were doing. He wanted Fanged to throw the nut again, but the woman didn’t appear ready to do so at the moment. She took another step back, leading Pachinko deeper into the small tunnel. When she figured that he had traveled far enough for another reward, she allowed him to reach the nut and take it from her.
“Good boy! We’re going to keep going, but you’re doing great!” she praised him.
Pachinko was pleased with the reward and picked it up eagerly. He snacked on the treat for a moment and then turned to take in their surroundings. He fluffed his feathers out, not exactly pleased with how far they had gone into the tight space. In order to distract him, Fanged showed him another nut that she held in her fingers.
(Ral 4 3/5, 4 3/5 | Pachinko 8 3/5, 8 3/5)
(Training: Accept Enclosed Spaces 8)
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Post by Fanged on Sept 21, 2020 23:39:09 GMT -6
Immediately her focused on her and didn’t pay attention to the fact that they were traveling down such a small space. She took more steps backwards, moving quicker than she had before. Pachinko was determined to reach the nut and followed her pace. Each step he took was bolder than the last had been. Ral followed closely as well, as though urging the Izer forward. When the tunnel narrowed further, Fanged was worried that she would be able to fit through quite as easily. She stopped and allowed Pachinko to grab the nut from her. She waited for him to finish eating. For the next portion of training, she shifted herself so that Pachinko was in front of her. She then took a nut and tossed it down the tunnel.
Pachinko followed it without hesitation this time. Even though the tunnel was at its smallest point, he still kept his attention focused on the nut. When he reached it, he held it up in the air briefly before devouring it in triumph. Ral was a bit disappointed that he hadn’t been given the opportunity to chase after it. He pawed at Fanged to get the woman to throw another one.
(Ral 4 4/5, 4 4/5 | Pachinko 8 4/5, 8 4/5)
(Training: Accept Enclosed Spaces 9)
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Post by Fanged on Sept 21, 2020 23:53:34 GMT -6
Fanged leaned down and gave Ral a quick pat on the top of his head. She would put the treats away for now. She moved closer to Pachinko and went to check how he was faring once she had put the treats away. He seemed mostly relaxed. The fact that nothing bad had happened to them was likely helping things. She took a few steps past him, curious to see if he would move with her without additional incentive. He didn’t feel the need to follow until Ral had moved to join her. She suspected it was a hint of jealousy that urged him onwards.
“Alright, that’s a good sign I believe,” she commented.
The space remained rather small, but they managed to move through it without any major issues. The additional presence of Ral helped to motivate Pachinko to travel within the tunnels even after she had taken away his food incentive. After further walking, the tunnel began to open up once again. Pachinko appeared a bit more at ease when they stepped through into a more open space. He didn’t make much of a fuss either way and she felt more confident that she would be able to lead him into a variety of tunnels at this point.
(Ral 5, 5 | Pachinko 9, 10)
(Training: Accept Enclosed Spaces 10)
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Post by Nadia on Sept 22, 2020 16:37:54 GMT -6
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Post by Fanged on Sept 22, 2020 16:59:26 GMT -6
Fanged was surprised when they ventured back out into the open and came across a strange sound. There was a low hiss droning in the near vicinity. She couldn't quite make out where it was coming from, but a quick scan with the help of her flashlight alerted her to a hoard of gems close by. It was evident that the owner was not pleased with their presence. Pachinko shifted from his spot on the ground. He wasn't exactly frightened, but he didn't understand why the wild creature appeared to be angry with them. He much preferred food to the collection of shiny objects that the Wyrm had.
Ral on the other hand was definitely interested in the gems. However, he understood that this situation could quickly turn into a fight. He had been around long enough to know that hoards were often fought over. If he wanted to access the gems, he'd need to be more clever. Fanged didn't deem it necessary to be sneaky. She was the type to try and solve their issue head on. And the most efficient way that she had found to do that was to try and make friends. She started by talking calmly to the wild creature.
"Hello there little fellow. That's a pretty stash you have there," she tried to keep her tone as soothing as possible.
(Ral 5 1/5, 5 1/5 | Pachinko 9 1/5, 10 1/5)
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Post by Nadia on Sept 22, 2020 17:07:30 GMT -6
The wyrm flicks its tail. It sees that gem drake right there, eyeing up its treasures! It makes a disgruntled hiss and stares at you, before changing its focus to the creatures, and then back again. The large party has it confused.
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Post by Fanged on Sept 22, 2020 17:20:39 GMT -6
Ral wasn't the most subtle about his interest in the gems. Fanged knew she needed to diffuse the tension there if she wanted this Wyrm to trust her. She shrugged her bag down from her shoulders and got out one of the rainbow coloured gems that Ral had found earlier. She gave it to him as a distraction. He accepted the gem from her and seemed to contemplate for a moment what he wanted to do with it. Eventually, he moved closer to the hoard of gems and dropped the rainbow fluorite close to the hoard of gems that the Wyrm was collecting. He drew back and flicked his emerald tail from side to side as he admired the new addition to the gem hoard. With a little persuasion, perhaps they could share this hoard! Pachinko raised his head as he saw Ral drop the gem. He didn't have much of an opinion on this interaction. The Wyrm was odd looking and he'd prefer if it stayed away from him. He inched closer to Fanged, relying on the woman to protect him from the strange being. Fanged let out a sigh and focused her attention on the interaction between Ral and the wild Wyrm. "There's plenty more where that came from," she commented as she gestured to the gem that Ral had dropped. (Ral 5 2/5, 5 2/5 | Pachinko 9 2/5, 10 2/5) 27
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Post by Nadia on Sept 22, 2020 19:33:29 GMT -6
The wyrm looks at the addition to its collection. Are they... adding to its wealth? It finds this idea agreeable, if nothing else. Its posture relaxes somewhat, and it hisses a lighter note.
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