Heather
"You should still try to find them... Macen aren't very nice to beastfolk, from what I've seen. Maybe in Salvainia, but elsewhere isn't as nice."
*His distress softened to worry, sensing her fatigue from the situation. Kynia hadn't experienced much in the way of war, but from what he'd seen of far-away and ancient battles, it wasn't anything he'd want to get involved in. His feathers bristled, the notion of his previous battles on such a large scale disturbing him deeply.*
"Why are you here, then? Especially during war, I thought you'd want to be home."
Gary
"Well I originally came here to carry on my work and hopefully reach the rank of captain in being stationed at the Capitol, but I've only recently heard that the war around Mentia has been getting worse. I'm actually heading home now to check on my family and hopefully find a safer place to take them before it's too late..."*She'd answer.*
Heather
"Captain of the guard? Sounds like a lot of work. Family is important, though."
*He would chirrup back, the comment about family sounding far more hollow in its sincerity.*