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NPC CONTACT

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
fishfearme: (stern neutral)

[personal profile] fishfearme 2023-02-10 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Peculiar. Well, that fit Byleth to a 't'. He was well aware of his strange cryptid status amongst the Kingdom troops.]

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.]
fishfearme: (gentle neutral)

[personal profile] fishfearme 2023-02-10 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[Aw... friendship offer rebuffed...]

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...]
fishfearme: (intimidating frown)

[personal profile] fishfearme 2023-02-11 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
I see... yes...

[Wait.

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?
fishfearme: (sad)

[personal profile] fishfearme 2023-02-11 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
Hrm. Are you sure you don't wish to share your burden? We have 996 new souls to this town. It must be a lot of work for just yourself.

[....he's pouting.








..........he's definitely pouting.]
fishfearme: (sad)

[personal profile] fishfearme 2023-02-11 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
Hrmm...

[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...
fishfearme: (small smile)

[personal profile] fishfearme 2023-02-11 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
[!!!!!

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.
fishfearme: (gentle neutral)

[personal profile] fishfearme 2023-02-11 02:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you for granting me this opportunity to learn.

[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.