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There's a Creature in the bar.

His face is buried in one of several books, the rest being strewn on the table around him.

Anyone who feels up to getting that face un-buried can feel free to interrupt.

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Delphinus shakes his head, looking interested. "We dolphins don't have anything like that, except for old storytellers. I thought they were clams."

His brow wrinkles. He's encountered neither dolphins nor clams in his life. "Dolphin? What country is that?"

Delphinus chuckles. "It's not a country, it's a creature. This form isn't my normal one."

That merits a surprised blink. "Then you are transformed? Gods, small men, and now humans who are not humans... This place is one of neverceasing wonderment!"

The human-shaped dolphin nods, smile upgrading to a grin for a moment. "Yeah, this place is pretty neat, what with all the different people around. I still miss my pod- uh, family, though. The main reason I let myself be turned into a human was so I wouldn't be so lonely and bored out in the lake."

"The lake- perhaps you know of the great fish which was stolen? Smeagol spoke of it when I spoke with him once."

Delphinus shakes his head. "No, I never met it. I was the biggest thing in the lake that I knew of. When I was there, anyway."

"It could be that it was stolen before you arrived, or that you left before it appeared. I can imagine no other way things could be." He pauses thoughtfully. "The lake... is it a pleasant place to be? I have toyed somewhat with the idea of exploring it, as I have never entered a body of water for any purpose beyond traversing it, though I have been told it can be enjoyable as a place in which to play."

"Well... it's a lot smaller than the ocean, of course, and when I was in it it was mostly frozen-over, and that made it hard to have much fun with jumping. I liked throwing rocks at the ice, though. Anyway, I guess it wasn't so bad; there's plenty of fish, and I enjoyed myself a lot more when there was someone around to play with."

He looks thoughtful. "I haven't been in there since I got changed into a human, though."

Hesitantly, he replies, "Perhaps, then, I could prevail upon you to become a guide?" It's nice to talk to someone who doesn't come with the usual human experiences and prejudices.

"However, I should suppose a wait would be necessary, as I know humans have little tolerance for such climes as can be found outside at this time."

"Yeah, probably. I remember how cold it was when I first got changed... I seem to be more sensitive to it as a human. But, if you want me to guide you around the lake when it's warmer, I'd be happy to."

He smiles, then looks thoughtful again. "I wonder if I should try and get myself changed back then. I've been a human for quite a while, long enough that maybe I'd remember the language if I were a Singer again."

"...oh, that reminds me," says Delphinus, slightly embarrassedly. "I'm called Delphinus as a human. What's your name?"

"I am William Damon von Frankenstein." The last name is losing some of its sting, anyway. He smiles. "It is quite a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Delphinus."

Delphinus smiles back. "It's very nice to meet you, too, William Damon von Frankenstein."

It's a long name to Delphinus' ear. Cetaceans don't have surnames, after all.

At a loss for what to do next, he looks around a bit, then returns to his book.

Delphinus picks up one of the others. He copies Damon and opens a book, looking at the strange black markings inside for a little.

"...you said you could get information from these things? How's that done?"

"The marks inside stand for the sounds of speech. They make words; it is very much like being able to listen to a person speaking."

"Oh." He peers at the book. "Huh. I wonder why I didn't pick up that along with human language."

"I cannot say, friend Delphinus- I learned both at much the same time, for which I am eternally grateful now."

"So you had to learn it? How'd you learn?"

"I happened to be able to watch the lessons of another person. It seems one must be taught by a person who is able to read."

"Interesting." Delphinus closes the book as he sets it back down on the table. He's quiet for a few moments. "Well, was nice talking, William Damon von Frankenstein. I think I'm going to go find dinner now."

"I thank you for your willingness to speak with me, Delphinus, and I look forward to the time when we may enjoy the lake."

[OOP: Thanks for the RP!]

Delphinus smiles. "Yeah, playing in the lake will be fun. See you around."

And the not'human walks off.

[OOC: Back atcha. *thumbs up* ^_^]

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