conversations.from: system
conversations.value: A voice bellowed across the royal courtyard:
  
  "The KING is DEAD! LONG LIVE THE NEW --What's that? 'E's dead too? Well, 'oo's next then? Dead also? And after him? What, missing?! Wot does she thinks she's doing missing at a time like this?!"
  
  What followed was a bit of a blur ... the frantic search for the heir and the infighting for the throne... 
  
  But in the midst of the chaos sat the Royal Mews. And, coincidentally, the royal magician had just dropped off a regal new bird of excellent breeding. With everyone else distracted, it was up to the denizens of the Royal Mews to help set things right.
  
  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Raven: You're not against a plump bit of mutton, but you're not part of that mad gaggle of murderous midges. But you do come by for the gossip and entertainment now and again. 
  
  **Size**: Medium
  **Type**: Corvus – _You prefer being clever to being sharp. You scavenge with ease and have an eye for shiny objects._
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Rat: Pedigree? Ha. You're a mutt, and you're a regular. Don't mind what anybody says about no wings. Long as the falconers have sent round the meals, you're mostly safe. And, hey, at least the company's never dull.
  
  **Size**: Distressingly bite-sized
  **Type**: Mammal -- _No wings or talons, but you've got teeth and clever little hands._
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Peregrine : You're a muscular falcon of excellent breeding, and larger than the other falcons. You are also the fastest animal in the world. Ever. So there's that.
  
  **Size**: Small
  **Type**: Falco -- _Your eyesight and speed are incredible. You can spot small, detailed things from miles away._
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Squirrel!: The term "ADHD" may not be coined for many, many years, but that doesn't mean you don't -- Oooh, shiny!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Daddy Issues: Imprinting isn't a term you really understand, but your dad says it a lot.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Agoraphobic: So you feel safer in the news. So you like your hood. So what? It's a scary place out there. Bird's gotta have a little reassurance. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Speed Freak : You were built for speed. It's your nature. But everyone else is just so slow. If they expect you to sit around tapping your talons, waiting for a plan, they're going to be disappointed.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Size Queen: That sexual dimorphism really worked out in your favor. You're large and in charge.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bate Motel: This hawk motel freaks you out. No lie. There's blood and lunatics everywhere, they put hoods on you, and there seems to be some sort of brainwashing program going on. Why if another bird were in your jesses, they'd be jumpy too.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Block Head: Life's simple. You sit on your block, hunt, eat, rinse and repeat. Why over think it?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cere-ebral : You've got a good head on your shoulders. One day you might even get a chance to use it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lofty Goals: You sure dream big for being relatively so small. Thankfully this situation calls for grand scale vision.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Gaping Idiot: You're not smart.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Throw Down the Gauntlet : You're tired of being at the bottom of the pecking order. You're going to challenge those in charge and overthrow the bonds (and gloves) of your oppression.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Total Hack: The falconers trust you and have given you free reign. Yes, you eat and sleep here, but you come and go as you please.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bad Feather Day (Avians Only): You're a little sensitive about it. Whatever they do, they'd better not say the M-O-U-L-T-I-N-G word or even look at you for too long.
  
  On top of being angry, you're missing a pin feather or two. Flying is trickier than usual.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Even Keel: You always are in peak health, shape, mood, and weight--without even trying. Obnoxious.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Itty Bitty: If the falconers say "microhawkimg" one more time, you're gonna bite off the tips of their pinky fingers.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Golden Eagle: Chances are you're from further north, near the heather and moors, where you enjoyed hunting deer and sheep. Like you do.
  
  **Size**: Large
  **Type**: Aquila -- _You're enormous. Your strength and sheer power can bring down large prey or help you lift things the other hawks can't. _
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Red Kite: You're a natural redhead and a skilled scavenger. Your tail is quite articulate, and so are you. Some call you "Sedentary," but maybe you just like it where you're at. If it's not broke, after all. You also learned to play dead at an early age. Maybe that'll come in handy later.
  
  **Size**: Medium-Large
  **Type**: Milvus -- _You're good at soaring and have enough maneuverability for flying in forests or cluttered spaces like cluttered indoor spaces._
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hen Harrier: Your kind is known for being polygynous. Sadly the rest of the mews doesn't buy into that sort of thing. But in a way, the mews is already one big, happy, unorthodox family... so it works out.
  
  **Size**: Medium
  **Type**: Accipiter -- _You have great maneuverability for flying in forests or cluttered spaces like cluttered indoor spaces._
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Goshawk: You're not one for stereotypes, but you are technically one for eating geese. They're just so tasty. 
  
  Also, your eyes are deep orange, giving you a uniquely crazed look. You're very secretive, too, which seems to work with your look.
  
  **Size**: Medium
  **Type**: Accipiter -- _You have great maneuverability for flying in forests or cluttered spaces like cluttered indoor spaces._
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Thick Brogue: Yer brogue is a crank, but auld speugies is ill tae tame.
  
  (Want this weakness but aren't fluent in brogue yourself?  http://www.scots-online.org/)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Literate: You have somehow learned how to read human script. And on occasion you read something useful.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Vegetarian (Carnivores Only): You have a taste for greens and morality. It may upset everyone else, but to you the term "obligate carnivore" is just an example of others' narrow-minded beliefs.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Rigorous Training (Raptor and Dog Only): You've been through all the courses and hunts. You're a master hunter and even have some tricks under your jesses.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Team Player: Unlike almost every other misfit in this joint, you know how to work with others.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Digits (Rat Only): You've got fingers! Damn, these things are useful.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Mimricy (Raven or Parrot Only): You're pretty good at imitations. Pity all the good voice acting is centuries out.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Imp-ish: The thing is -- you get hurt a lot. The others call you clumsy, but you try to remind them it's only a bit of harmless over-enthusiasm.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bad Omen (Raven, Rat, or Tawny Owl Only): Unfortunate things happen when you've been spotted nearby. Mainly to you, while you're trying to get away from the superstitious people with brooms and knives.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Prized Bird: No one's gonna mess with you. You're worth a mint.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Smorgasbord : You love food so much, you'd sing about it. Sometimes it interferes with good decision-making. Also, sometimes it makes it hard to get about.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Been There, Done That: The princess isn't the only one that magician's turned into an animal. Is this some sick fetish of his? Either way, you can offer some experienced advice to her and know a bit about humans.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Freedom : You long to shake off your jesses feel the wind beneath your wings. Helping the princess may get you out of this place.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Right a Wrong : On a scale of hero to zero, the magician has gone negative. What he's done is wrong, and you're going to make it right.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: My Fair Lady: She's a damsel, she's in distress, and she's got a cadre of talking woodland animals helping her out. Well, some birds mostly. But you're going to murder anyone who assumes she needs saving. You're here for a different reason -- to help her rescue herself.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Prove Yourself : Bum bird. Failed falcon. You've heard it all. But now you have an opportunity to show 'em what you're made of.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Time for Some Excitement : Things are usually so boring. But if you help the princess, maybe it'll liven things up.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Frequent Flyer : You get a chance to stretch your wings a lot, and have better stamina and a better sense for varied flying conditions.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: That One Bites: You're temperamental and known for it. Humans give you a wide berth, and won't try to handle you at all if they can help it. And that suits you just fine. You get away with a lot more than the others.
  
  (Perhaps you only attack a class of others -- only men, women, healthy adults, etc.)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Throw Down the Gauntlet: You're tired of being at the bottom of the pecking order. You're going to challenge those in charge and overthrow the bonds (and gloves) of your oppression.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Always Game: You're enthusiastic. No matter what bit of prey Is in front of you or what feather-brained scheme your cohorts concoct, you'll go for it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Grounded (Non-Avian Only): There they go again, having fun flying time without the most charismatic member of the party.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: New Here: You're a juvenile bird. And sometimes that means you grab the rabbit by the butt rather than where all the internal organs are at. It seemed like the right thing to do at the time.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's All A Blur: You're nearsighted. Which is kind of a crock. Everyone assumes you're all "eagle-eyed" or that you have "hawk-like vision." You make up for it in other ways, but sometimes it gets the better of you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Kestrel: You may be small, but you still strike fear in the hearts of mice and voles everywhere. And the others only tease you about your size because they're jealous of your impeccable balance. You can hover in one place for a long time.
  
  **Size**: Small
  **Type**: Falco – _You have great vision, great speed, and you can sure pack a punch._
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hobby: You're very agile, like seven aerial circus tumblers squeezed into a stabby songbird. You like eating dragonflies, and get this -- you don't even live here! You were just visiting for the summer, then BAM! Suddenly you're part of the Royal Mews. Hopefully you can go home soon. 
  
  **Size**: Small
  **Type**: Falco – _You have great vision, great speed, and you can sure pack a punch._
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Marsh Harrier: You like to hang out in marshes eating things like frogs. But you still have some friends among these other straight laced raptors. 
  
  **Size**: Medium
  **Type**: Accipiter -- _You have great maneuverability for flying in forests or cluttered spaces like cluttered indoor spaces._
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sparrowhawk: You either love eating songbirds or you just hate their singing. You look dramatically different in coloration and size from Sparrowhawks of a different gender. Which tends to confuse anyone who isn't a Sparrowhawk. 
  
  
  
  **Size**: Medium (female) or small (male)
  **Type**: Accipiter -- _You have great maneuverability for flying in forests or cluttered spaces like cluttered indoor spaces._
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Osprey: You look like a droopy, rabid seagull, communicate with strange whistles (like a Welsh accent among Brits), and you have a taste for fish.
  
  Also, your talons are also a bit more ingenious than other birds -- giving you some extra grip.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Buzzard: You look similar to a raven and mew like a cat. When others talk about you, they use disparaging euphemism like "lazy," "opportunistic," and "not a picky eater." But you don't think they've given earthworms a fair chance. You enjoy getting a quick lift on thermals, too. It just means you're a bit more winded when you actually have to work at flying.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Eagle Owl: ...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Long-Eared Owl: ...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Barn Owl: You're ubiquitous. Not just your species but you. You're just there whenever anything fun happens. Not being strictly nocturnal helps with this. 
  
  Also, you've got this super eerie shriek you do.
  
  **Size**: Large
  **Type**: Tyto -- _You have silent flight, and good hearing._
  
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Little Owl: ...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Short-Eared Owl: ...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Snowy Owl: You always look a little pissed off. Could it have something to do with the heat in this awful place?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tawny Owl: Spooky. You like trees and beating up anyone else who expresses an interest in those trees. Your vision isn't great, but at least you can hear when anyone might be approaching your trees. 
  
  
  **Size**: Medium
  **Type**:  Strix -- _You are nocturnal, have silent flight, and good hearing._
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: White Tailed Eagle: You're the largest bird in the Royal Mews. The other birds are a bit less regal and grand, but hey... it's not their fault for being so tiny and silly looking. (Of course none of them dare point out how often you moult.)
  
  **Size**: Large
  **Type**: Haliaeetus -- _You've got size, a powerful, thick beak, and broad wings on your side.  You can lift, carry, and destroy things with ease._
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Trick Talons (Osprey Only): One of your forward facing toes can rotate to the back. Also, your talons are rounded rather than grooved. This, combined with extra grippy toe pads gives you an edge on grabbing fish or other slippery things.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Parrot: You normally hang out in the court, but with all the commotion you got put somewhere (ostensibly) safer. You can only hope to impart culture and color to this group of thugs.
  
  **Size**: Medium
  **Type**: Psittacus -- _You're beautiful, highly valued, and have a bite to be reckoned with._
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cat: You're a bit scraggly but quick on your paws and good an milking the humans for handouts and affection. You like hanging out near the mews, to torment the smaller birds and try to sneak a scrap or two. 
  
  **Size**: Medium
  **Type**: Mammal -- _You may not have wings or talons, but you have claws, teeth, dander, and cuteness in your arsenal._
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dog: There's nothing you like better than the excitement of the hunt. But on off-days, you'll still pay a visit to your hunting buddies. 
  
  **Size**: Medium
  **Type**: Mammal – _You may not have wings or talons, but you have teeth, barking, dander, and cuteness in your arsenal._
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Loyal: You love and are fiercely loyal to your hunting party. Sometimes that means you don't have those nagging feelings that it's a bad idea to throw yourself into harm's way.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Keen Nose (Mammal Only): The world has secrets that only you can unravel with your superb sense of smell. You wish others would appreciate your more odiferous discoveries, but sometimes genius is just unappreciated.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Living It Up (Parrot or Cat Only): The humans adore you. And why would they not? You have access to special toys, treats.... and even insider knowledge about the layout of the castle.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Royal Mews: There's no place like home.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Castle: The humans sure like rocks and teeny corridors. The Magician's study must be in here somewhere!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Courtyard : It's almost as if it was designed for everyone to be able to see what's happening. Good job no one's doing anything scandalous.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The New Hawk: A young female hawk with golden coloring and keen features. She would look regal if she didn't look so angry.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Princess, Elaine Durham: Heir to the throne, pissed off, and in possession of a sword.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Merlin: You're itty bitty! Seriously, you're the smallest bird in this place. Even the rats are bigger than you.
  
  
  
  **Size**: Itty-bitty!
  **Type**: Falco -- _You have great vision, great speed, and you can sure pack a punch._
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Clipped Wings (Parrot Only): Why would they even do that. Just... why.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Nocturnal : What you wouldn't give for just one good day's sleep!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: I Heard That! (Owl, Dog, or Cat Only): The downside to having such good ears is that you always know when the birds are talking about you. The upside... well, there are many upsides.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Stealthy (Owl or Cat Only): Where the hell did you come from?!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: That One Bites: You're temperamental and known for it. Humans give you won't leave you loose or handle you if they can help it. And when there's an issue, you're the first one they blame and subdue.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Living It Up (Parrot or Cat Only) (copy): The humans adore you. And why would they not? You have access to special toys, treats.... and even insider knowledge about the layout of the castle.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sweet Vengeance : You really hate that magician. It's going to feel great when you put a stop to his plans.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bearded Vulture: You're an import and a bit of a curiosity in the Royal Mews. They're not sure what to make of you though. Points for covering that bald scavenger head with a stylish, colorful show of feathers. But what's with your bone-eating habit?
  
  **Size**: Large
  **Type**: Gypaetus -- _Your long narrow wings and wedged shaped tail are good for getting really high up and gliding back down. You're powerful enough to carry heavier objects with you, and your beak is excellent at breaking things._
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: First (or maybe Second) Impressions: Perhaps some introductions are in order. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Royal Falconer, Edward Kassel: A gentle man with a passion for raptors of all kinds. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Weighing Your Options: There are a set of weights near Pauli's cage. Perhaps these can aid in your escape.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Ties that Bind You: You're wearing jesses. You'll have to get rid of those.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Weight For It: This is one of the weights the falconer uses to weigh the birds before and after training. Perhaps you could use one to throw your weight around.
  
  (Takes up one paw, claw, or mouth)
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rorschach Test To Be: There's that ink pot the parrot was talking about. Are the humans really compelled by the substance inside?
  
  (Takes up two claws, paws, or one very cat-sized mouth.)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Jess Kidding: Before Zephyr can help, she'll need to slip out of those jesses.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Fly the Coop (Marrow, Zeph, Poe): These wings aren't just for show.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hide & Squeak: Quick! You'll need to figure out a good hiding place to escape the hoo-mans.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Jail Bird: You'll need to get out of this cage if you're going to help out.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Grounded Indefinitely (Mittens, Squeak, and Pauli): Well, the window's going to be slightly more difficult for the rest of you. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Why Is A Raven Like A Writing Desk?: This doesn't look very useful. Half of you already have feathers.
  
  (Takes up one claw, paw, or mouth.)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Objectives and Key Results: Tucked away in the the desk drawer is a key.
  
  (This takes up one claw, paw, or mouth.) 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Claws: The claws on your paws are your greatest commodity, and you use them to your advantage.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Old Coot: You've been at the Royal Mews for what seems like forever. You have a lot of life experience and know how things work, both in and out of the Mews, and you share that wisdom with others, sometimes against their wishes.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Curmudgeon: You're old and you don't have the time to put up with anyone's crap. You can be grumpy, stubborn, and snide.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Clever Clown: You learn quick. And you learned that making the humans laugh was the quickest way to extra tidbits. Performing tricks is your meal ticket - but your cleverness has been put to other uses too. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Flock Calls: You're not a quiet bird. You're constantly calling - for your flock, your food, alarm calls - the only time you shut up is when you're sleeping. And sometimes not even then! 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Squirrel!: The term “ADHD” may not be coined for many, many years, but that doesn’t mean you don’t – Oooh, shiny!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wizards are Bad: Long story short: wizards are bad news. You want the status quo back - and if someone happened to throw you some roasted nuts as a thank-you you wouldn't say no.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Stop the Madness: You weren't thrilled with life at Court before, but you've had a harsh reminder that things can always get worse. Now you just want things back like they were before. Failing that, you'll settle for stabilizing the situation.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Witty: Who's a clever boy? Pauli!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Smol: You're just not very big. It makes living in a human-sized world tough, and occasionally hazardous.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: No Bones About It: A beak developed over generations to crush bone. Surely it could be used against other hard materials.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Memory of Feasts: Scavengers know - where they've found food once, they might find it again. Your memory for places and navigating is quite good - especially when there's something in it you liked. Like food. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Big Bird: You are big-like, bigger than any mews resident should be. With a wingspan of nearly 9 feet, you're a bit too large to squeeze through small spaces.