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Newt Scamander | Fantastic Beasts (warning for Crimes of Grindelwald spoilers)

[notbigonhugs]

[A]

"I've chosen a side." Newt said softly, embracing his brother but the next thing he realized was that he was waking up. Had he even been tired? After everything that happened, Newt reasoned, he must have been, but he'd have never fallen asleep there with his brother and Jacob around to worry about.

Taking a moment, Newt looked over himself, checked for his wand, his case. Content that he was mostly intact- Niffler and Pickett seem to have been missing- he decided that exploring and getting his bearings was probably the best course of action.

"Hello- yes excuse me. Do you have a moment?"

[B - network]

[Newt took a little while to figure this out. Figure it out he did though so here he is, in all of his awkward glory, Hufflepuff scarf wrapped around his neck and all.]

Hello, sorry to bother you all. My name is Newt Scamander, I'm a- ah, I study animals. [Different as this place is, he should still be careful with the Statute of Secrecy.] The more unique the better.

I was hoping to hear about any you all may have encountered. For a book. I've been working on a book about them.

B

[younghero]

Unique animals?

[Link was excited. Finally, an interesting question!]

In Termina there's a fox with three tails called a Keaton. They're pretty nice, even if they do like to tell puzzles and riddles.

[notbigonhugs]

[Finally an interesting question? Good thing he can't read thoughts or he might be a little disappointed in people here already.]

A keaton? [He digs through his pockets until he finds a little notebook and a quill, opening up to a clear page and scribbling down a note.] I'm afraid I've never heard of Termina before but that fox does sound interesting.

[younghero]

Yeah, they're really proud of their tails.

Oh--Termina is a world I accidentally ended up in the last time I went to my real home.

Let me see....in Hyrule---and here--we have cuccos! They're kinda like chickens, only super strong, and they swarm people and try to peck them to death when they're threatened.

B - video

[agathaheterodyne]

[For the best he didn't mention magic, if he wanted a reply from Agatha.]

"Naturally born, experiments, constructs, or descendants of experiments or constructs?"

[The woman asking had a weasel around her neck. The mustalid in question was bright orange, had a sharp teeth that looked more at home on a shark than on a small mammal, brass bolts in its neck, and, of course, six legs.]

[The creatures paws were resting on the trilobite design locket she wore tight to her throat. On her head clinging to her reddish hair, was what looked like someone had cast some sort of life spell on a pocket watch. Its face was replaced by a single eye that was watching intently, and it had small little hands and feet at the end of limbs that were just as small.]

The woman herself had large nearly frameless glasses that made her green eyes seem more prominent, and a bit of oil on her face.]

[notbigonhugs]

[He'll have to tread lightly with her. At least until it comes out that he's a wizard.]

Ah- well, I had intended naturally born. Things you find in nature, in case I write another book here. Prepare folks for them.

[Although he is just a bit curious about that critter on her shoulders. Something tells him though that whatever it is, it isn't a natural creature. Not something her would have put into Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.]

[agathaheterodyne]

[Agatha was at once the last sort of person you'd expect a muggle to be, and since arriving here the most muggaly muggle to ever muggle. Blame it on people here claiming everything was magic and utterly disregarding mad science.]

"Ah. I've already written a book on this guy and the rest of his species, and am rewriting it here. As for purely natural creatures on my world...." [she considered.] "Not sure how you'd define them. I mean, how far back do you go before you give up on trying to figure out if a creature evolved that way naturally or a Spark decided to help them along the way? I mean Wasp Eaters...." [she stroked the weasel's head] "breed. Not in the wild, but that is just because they are hunted there. But they could. Minimoths breed freely, though as they mostly live in sewers, not sure you would call that nature. And then there are the hundreds of breeds of snails. How would you sort those that evolved on their own and those who had help generations back?"

A

[wisdominshadows]

"Yes, of course," Zelda replied, and turned toward her questioner with a polite smile. She certainly had the time to spare; aside from a trip to the library, she hadn't planned anything for the afternoon.

"Did you just arrive here, sir?"

[notbigonhugs]

He couldn't help a smile. First try and he managed to find someone who was willingly to give him at least a bit of their time. Good luck or simply a populace that was going to be generally friendly, he wasn't sure, and he wasn't going to deny the kindness.

"Wonderful! I'm sorry, I do hope I'm not keeping you from anything. Ah, but you're right. I am new. I was hoping for a bit of insight from... well, anyone."

[wisdominshadows]

"You needn't apologize," she said, absently tucking a stray lock of hair behind her ear.

"Everyone here has been in your shoes before. And the city is fairly quiet at the moment, so most residents would be happy to help you."

She gave a shallow curtsy. "And the city is as good a subject to start with as any. Welcome to Nautilus, the city between the worlds."

A.

[najaran]

Najaran was also new here, and a little distressed at the absence of one of her usual companion. What was she supposed to do without Gooligan. Not only was he a friend and advisor, but he was also useful! How was she going to hang laundry without him? Or stir things?

When she heard the question, the young girl jumped a mile, spinning. One hand went behind her back as if to draw some sort of weapon, but as soon as she got a look at him, her hand came to her chest instead, as she panted with reaction. "You scared the skin off of me!"

She was of Hogwarts age, on the younger end, but she didn't look much like a Hogwarts student in her sleeveless blue and gold dress, with the huge earrings, the braided tails hanging off of the large rings that dangled from her ears.

Panting a bit, she made like she was going to lean on a walking stick with her other hand, but as there was nothing there, she stumbled. If he didn't catch her, she would catch herself, but there was very much that moment of whoa, with all expected sound effects.

[notbigonhugs]

He may not like hugs but he wasn't going to let a young lady fall on her face. So he stepped forward quickly to catch her rather than leave it to fate, watching her for a moment after to be sure she's steady on her feet.

"I should certainly hope I didn't. I think you might need that." Newt says lightly, trying to smile as warmly as he might for his creatures. They were still easier to be around than people but he really had no choice now.

"I do apologize though. I didn't mean to startle. I just hoped I might learn a bit more from someone who has been here longer than me." Which wasn't really a hard thing to do. Most anyone could say they'd been here longer.

[najaran]

She accepted the help with a weak but grateful smile and a bit of embarrassment. "Yeah, can you imagine how I'd look without skin?" She shuddered. "No thanks."

She winced a bit at the apology and rubbed the back of her head. "I should have been paying more attention. But I don't think I am who you're looking for. I just woke up here and am looking for my Master and Gooligan. I'd been with them just a few minutes ago." If that.

"I wonder if this place is like Bisteam...."

A. Since you've played with Kaylin, okay to skip the whole description?

[kaylinneya]

Enter a short woman with a Pokemon on her shoulder, chewing on her hair. Her face was an open book, and it was clear that she was ****** off. She scowled at him. Why the ****s did she get all the new people? And she was sure he was new. She would have noticed someone like him. Something about him prickled at her arms.

But she took a breath and forced her face into a professional mask. "Let me guess, new here?"

The small flygon looked up from her hair, made a small "gon" then went back to eating her hair.

sure <3

[notbigonhugs]

He might have been a bit offended if he knew he stood out so much. He didn't think he had in New York or in the Ministry. Or France. Really, he thought he looked quite normal.

"Y-yes, actually. I apologize, but I thought talking to other people might make it easier to find my bearings. Even New York felt easier." Except not really, he had Jacob helping him. And Tina dragging him around. And Niffler just leading him on a couple chases. And others.

A. sorry, she's intentionally cold.

[memories_of_me]

The woman was outside of her diner, where she had been clearing snow from her stoop. She was dressed in clothing that was muggle in shape, but not in design. The high necked black blouse had silver buttons with etched circular characters, and that could be almost muggle, but of a high quality. The short black skirt with the silver pleats was on the border, along with the black and silver sneakers. the leggings however.... were NOT muggle appropriate. They were jet black with silver lights, a map of a foreign night sky, but slowly, gradually, and in a specific order, each star faded and died while the remaining ones twinkled with varying intensities.

Her hair was in a tight french braid that ended in a black and silver scrunchie, and despite the cold she wore no coat. She set her shovel aside at his question, and crossed her arms. "No. I do not.

it's all good <3

[notbigonhugs]

He almost wanted to ask if she was cold but he held his tongue. She was certainly a bit cold, just not in the way he'd first thought to worry over. And he wasn't going to see out trouble with someone who very clearly wanted nothing to do with him.

"Ah." He cleared his throat, managing a polite little smile. "I do apologize, I don't mean to interrupt. I've just arrived and had hoped to learn a bit more."

B. Video

[death_from_above]

"I mean, how unique are we talking?" [Asked the orange cat.] "And will I be paid in fish?"

[notbigonhugs]

[He can't help but stare. Just for a moment. He even opens his mouth for a moment, closes it, then clears his throat. This is definitely unique.] I'm afraid I have no fish, or otherwise, to pay anyone with.

[Well, he probably has a few sickles in his pockets actually.]

A.

[guru_clef]

No need for the statue of secrecy with this one. He looked like a Hogwarts first year who was tricked into ill fitting robes of the wrong color and gaudy accessories. Like the gemmed headdress that had one stone sticking out from the center looking like a blue unicorn horn.

But for all he looked to be the age of a first year.... what first year ever moved about on a floating spit of ground, complete with grass, surrounded by a pastel coloured magical sphere? He was floating a good foot off the ground, and adjusted to be at eye level as he drew close. He leaned on his staff - which was taller than he was - and nodded. "Yes. Of course. I presume you are new?" His smile was warm and welcoming, he looked like a child but... he did not sound like one. And his magic certainly was not that of a child.

[notbigonhugs]

He would still be cautious. His international travel ban had never been lifted, not that it had stopped him from sneaking off the France, but he didn't want to invite more trouble onto himself than he already had.

So Newt was going to make a concerted effort not to assume this boy was magical or otherwise. If it came up, fantastic. It would save him a bit of trouble and allow him to be a little more open in the future. At least with one person.

"I am, yes." Not a child then. Okay. Odd but not the oddest thing he's ever been faced with. "I hope I'm not disturbing anything. I thought it best to talk with someone else to learn a bit."

[b]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

I might be able to tell you a few, but I am sure you have encountered all of them and more besides/

[With a fond, friendly smile, he adds:]

Hello, Newt.

/cue delighted screaming

[notbigonhugs]

[Oh! Newt gawps for a moment. This is entirely unexpected but so welcome, and he can't help a smile of his own.]

Dumbledore. [At least one person he unquestionably doesn't have to hide anything from.] I had no idea I'd run into anyone I know here.

[B]

[waterwhip]

I met a bear once!

[notbigonhugs]

[Now that is the kind of excitable he can appreciate! Even if a bear seems terribly ordinary.]

It must have been a spectacular bear. [He grins, no harm in following this along. After all, maybe it wasn't an ordinary bear. He can't judge.]