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CROW
Occupation: unofficial leader of The Nest
Age: late 40s
Gemstone: "a pure black gemstone, highly polished and slightly tapered towards one end not unlike an egg" (first mentioned here)
Description: Crow has sandy blond hair and dark brown eyes, and can typically be found at home or around the train station. Reportedly, he holds a lot of influence over the town, and is a good person to talk to when troubled. While many npcs have been losing memories, Crow reportedly has not. He is the one who gave named npcs their bird names, as well as the one who named the town The Nest.
Age: late 40s
Gemstone: "a pure black gemstone, highly polished and slightly tapered towards one end not unlike an egg" (first mentioned here)
Description: Crow has sandy blond hair and dark brown eyes, and can typically be found at home or around the train station. Reportedly, he holds a lot of influence over the town, and is a good person to talk to when troubled. While many npcs have been losing memories, Crow reportedly has not. He is the one who gave named npcs their bird names, as well as the one who named the town The Nest.
SWAN
Occupation: ferryman
Age: mid 30s
Description: Swan has dark brown hair and dark green eyes, and can typically be seen out in the water on a boat during good weather, or couch hopping during bad weather and at nights. Six silver coins are used as a passage fee and conduit for her to take a person across the water; according to Lark, those who leave with her never return.
Age: mid 30s
Description: Swan has dark brown hair and dark green eyes, and can typically be seen out in the water on a boat during good weather, or couch hopping during bad weather and at nights. Six silver coins are used as a passage fee and conduit for her to take a person across the water; according to Lark, those who leave with her never return.
ROBIN
Occupation: rail attendant
Age: early 30s
Gemstone: "fragile light blue shards encased in clear gem" (first mentioned here)
Description: Robin has black hair and light brown eyes, and can typically be found around the train station or cafes in town. She was married to Jay, the train conductor who was murdered early in the game, and has picked up enough from him to operate the train if we ever get it working again. While she has lost a considerable amount of her memories, she claims to be content living in the present. An unknown individual stole her uniform and faked her death via the train's furnace at the start of the game.
Age: early 30s
Gemstone: "fragile light blue shards encased in clear gem" (first mentioned here)
Description: Robin has black hair and light brown eyes, and can typically be found around the train station or cafes in town. She was married to Jay, the train conductor who was murdered early in the game, and has picked up enough from him to operate the train if we ever get it working again. While she has lost a considerable amount of her memories, she claims to be content living in the present. An unknown individual stole her uniform and faked her death via the train's furnace at the start of the game.
LARK
Occupation: postman
Age: mid 20s
Description: Lark has ashy hair and golden eyes, and can typically be seen around town with his mail bag doing deliveries, or hanging out in the graveyard talking to the dead underground. As a postman, Lark prides himself in knowing people and places, but has trouble speaking and reportedly cannot read aside from names he's learned to recognize. It is not widely known, but Lark is able to speak with and, to a certain extent, control the dead.
Age: mid 20s
Description: Lark has ashy hair and golden eyes, and can typically be seen around town with his mail bag doing deliveries, or hanging out in the graveyard talking to the dead underground. As a postman, Lark prides himself in knowing people and places, but has trouble speaking and reportedly cannot read aside from names he's learned to recognize. It is not widely known, but Lark is able to speak with and, to a certain extent, control the dead.
RAVEN (née HAMTARO)
Age: pre teen
Gemstone: "completely clear, like a diamond, aside from a tiny red spot in the center: a gemstone trapped within a gemstone" (first mentioned here)
Description: Raven has black hair and grey eyes, and can occasionally be seen wandering around town but is most reliably found at Poppy Hall after dark. Following the "sacrifice" of several characters, he awoke without any memories of his identity or past life, and was given the temporary name Hamtaro before learning his true name. His family is dead, and according to the note he had written on the back of a photograph discovered in a burning house, he had sworn to bring them back no matter what the cost. According to the townspeople npcs, according to Crow, a boy named Raven died in a house fire many years ago.
Gemstone: "completely clear, like a diamond, aside from a tiny red spot in the center: a gemstone trapped within a gemstone" (first mentioned here)
Description: Raven has black hair and grey eyes, and can occasionally be seen wandering around town but is most reliably found at Poppy Hall after dark. Following the "sacrifice" of several characters, he awoke without any memories of his identity or past life, and was given the temporary name Hamtaro before learning his true name. His family is dead, and according to the note he had written on the back of a photograph discovered in a burning house, he had sworn to bring them back no matter what the cost. According to the townspeople npcs, according to Crow, a boy named Raven died in a house fire many years ago.
MAGPIE
Age: early teens
Gemstone: "blue and yellow, splotched like flowers run through a photoshop distort filter" (first mentioned here)
Description: Princess Stephanie Astrapia (aka Paradise Magpie, aka Magpie, aka Maggie) has sandy blond hair and golden eyes. While not related by blood, Crow and Maggie consider themselves father and daughter. An unknown individual has been using her name and reputation to communicate with the characters, and has stolen six silver coins.
Gemstone: "blue and yellow, splotched like flowers run through a photoshop distort filter" (first mentioned here)
Description: Princess Stephanie Astrapia (aka Paradise Magpie, aka Magpie, aka Maggie) has sandy blond hair and golden eyes. While not related by blood, Crow and Maggie consider themselves father and daughter. An unknown individual has been using her name and reputation to communicate with the characters, and has stolen six silver coins.
SPARROW
Age: mid teens
Gemstone: "like a fire opal: bright yellow and red that dance like flames when turned" (first mentioned here)
Description: Sparrow has black hair and bright blue eyes, and is difficult to get ahold of; the most reliable way to meet her is to wait for her to come home, which she does some nights. She has an interest in the supernatural and the occult, and reportedly is the person who gave other npcs their gemstones. She is Maggie's best/only friend at the start of the game.
Gemstone: "like a fire opal: bright yellow and red that dance like flames when turned" (first mentioned here)
Description: Sparrow has black hair and bright blue eyes, and is difficult to get ahold of; the most reliable way to meet her is to wait for her to come home, which she does some nights. She has an interest in the supernatural and the occult, and reportedly is the person who gave other npcs their gemstones. She is Maggie's best/only friend at the start of the game.
mr postman i have a conspiracy theory for you
Can you track people by their gems?
[Please Lark, his bird magnet theory hinges on this.]
hm
I have never tried. Why do you ask?
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Can you try? I wish to confirm a theory.
[He won't be able to explain this theory because part of it is propped up by something Sothis told him long ago about migratory birds and Byleth doesn't know what a magnetic field is, but still. He wants to confirm it.]
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[ Hide and seek... he knows this game, he's played it with his sister long ago ]
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[With that Byleth about turned and... sprinted off pretty damn fast, wow look at that guy go (this is why he's a menace in Three Hopes). Off he went, into the Nest proper... and towards the train station, where he slowed his pace to less insanely fast, and went onto the train itself.
He picked a random carriage and sat down on the floor, out of sight of anyone peeking in the windows and... waited.]
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The town. The train station. Whispers in the breeze, the scent of apple in the air...
It takes a while-- Byleth may have to remain hidden for upwards of fifteen minutes, but if he's still inside the train by then, Lark's feet then appear in front of him. ]
Byleth Eisner.
[ Hello ]
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Lark. You found me.
[Byleth stood up from where he had been sitting, shaking out his cloak of any lingering dust or wood chips from where he'd been sitting on it.]
What was the method you used? Simple tracking? Or were you pulled by my gem?
[Inquiring minds want to know!]
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[ As he said: it is his job. He was meant for this, like pigeons who can find their way home no matter how displaced they are ]
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You 'felt' for me...
[Byleth cupped his chin, intrigued.]
...how do I 'feel'? Can you put into words?
[As he asked that, he fished out his gem, as if preparing to compare Lark's description to his own gem and draw comparisons. Either way, it seemed that Lark was drawn to something in each individual.]
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[ He can, maybe, if he really puts his mind to it, but that's difficult even with the simplest questions. It feels like... feels like... ... He glances down at Byleth's hand, fingers wrapped around the gem. ]
...You feel... peculiar. It is easier for me, the more familiar I am with a person.
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I see. So, we'll need to grow closer for you to better discern my soul. I understand. In which case, our next course of action is clear: we should try to become friends.
[Yeah.]
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Not necessary. I will get to know you as I complete more deliveries.
[ also who said anything about a soul ]
...Do you wish to be found? There is a much simpler way, for both you and for me.
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No. I don't want to be found. I merely wished to know how it is you found us for your deliveries. The sole thing everyone has in common is their gem. Otherwise, what it is you're locking onto? Our souls? Or...
[Well, it's not a bird thing but:]
...our scent?
[Maybe 'Lark' was to throw them off. Maybe he's a wolfskin...]
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[ Maybe it's something like scent, he doesn't know. That man Phil can do something of the same thing, can't he? and nobody pesters him about it. ]
Perhaps you would gain a sense for it if you were to become a postman.
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[Wait.
Lark, you're a brilliant man. Of course, if I wish to learn this unique skill of yours, I must immerse myself in the role which honed it. Will you allow me to become a postman of the Nest as well?
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[ this one is taken ]
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[....he's pouting.
..........he's definitely pouting.]
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looks away. if he doesn't see it, it doesn't exist ]
I am sure. It is my job. ...Old man Crow, he was the one who appointed me the position. I must prove to him I am capable.
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[Byleth can sort of understand that. You don't want to disappoint someone who placed that much faith in you. Byleth's pout eased fractionally.]
.........very well. I understand... but, if you ever find yourself in need of assistance, I'll be more than happy to ease your burden. If you need it...
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[ But- he remembers a conversation with Leona, about how Lark is supposed to deliver a delivery to himself ]
Actually... If there is ever a delivery meant for me, may I entrust you to it?
[ it will never happen, but it's like being on call ]
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It was like watching a dog perk up, wagging tail and all. Though Byleth's expression barely changed, he was clearly happy...]
Yes. I promise that I will carry out any deliveries addressed to you impeccably. You can count on me.
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[ He'll probably only need one day to do that, though, like the Lark stalking team who watched him wander around like an animatronic on a set path. ]
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[Byleth settled a hand over his unbeating heart and bowed shallowly.]
Now then, I feel that I've occupied your time long enough. Goodbye, Lark. May the next time we meet be when I have a delivery for you.