paradisabeyond | Who wants to go home?

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Who wants to go home?

[It's been a long and busy past few days, and the giraffes of Terre Haute can sense the uneasiness among the weary travelers. Though some may not quite grasp why, others have a better sense of what's going on.

The three most vocal giraffes approach the group, who seems eager to depart. It seems they have a parting gift for the group, as well as a rather generous offer.]

[RAFFLE'S GIFT | BARRY'S OFFER | RAFFY'S SEND OFF | THE RIDE HOME]

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[Jumpy Raffle is among the first to speak, holding something in one hoof. It's best not to try questioning how giraffes hold things with their hooves again.]

Um, thank you? You helped us, and I think that everyone here is grateful. So you can have this. If you want it? It's a thing you can take. Do you like to build boats? This is a pretty good one. I know because we used to build ships a long time ago. Um, giraffes used to, I mean? Please be careful with it? It is really a really old artifact!

[The gift seems to be plans to build a proper sailing vessel. This could certainly become useful in the future, or make a fine addition to a glass case in the library.]

[Barry being Barry speaks next, with an offer he believes the residents can't refuse.]

You know, you may not be as fantastic as giraffes, but I guess you helped, so we'll help you too. Since us giraffes are the best at a lot of things, we'll carry you back to your castle on our backs, but just this once.

[On the backs of majestic giraffes? Can they run that far for so long?]

You didn't think all that dancing was for fun, did you? We've got much better stamina. We'll get you home by sundown. We're just amazing like that.

[Will you take them up on their offer?]

[And of course, little Raffy will see to it that everyone is well-stocked with essentials for the trip home, as well as organize the other giraffes with carts and saddles.]

Last call for juice! Here, you look thirsty. Take this with you! And you can ride on Larry's back over here. Do you want to ride in the cart instead? Mary can pull you instead if you want! Here, take this before you leave with Taffy!

[Now's the time to sort out who will ride with who and, of ccourse, grab that last minute refreshment.]

[This is certainly different. Who knew these giraffes had such speed, and for so long! With the promise of arriving home by sun-down, it's safe to say that it's okay to relax once again after being on edge for so long.

Feel free to chat with your riding partners, exchange stories, or just talk about how long you'll be in the shower after this.]

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