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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Fangor the Fierce" data-source="post: 1690898" data-attributes="member: 17100">As Jean Ash and Ghin wait for the other student, Baylen can be seen walking from the rear of the academy to meet you at the doors."I see that Mogen is not ready yet?  No matter, as you must head out quickly.  I will deal with him when he comes.  As for you two, the farm is as Maximo told you.  Head south, slong the creek for half an hour, and then look to you right, to the west.  The farm should be there, somwhere in that area with the owner waiting for your arrival.  Also, Maximo noticed that you were wihthout a true scout, and asked that Shilo assist you."  He turns, with a sharp and quick whistle, and turns back to you.  Suddenly, from the doorway to the traning grounds in the rear, you see something running towards you.  It is a dog.  The type of dog that you see before you is not one of the typical smaller dogs that you see around town, but a larger breed, with toned muscles and a short haired jet black coat.  It seems well mannered, as it runs up to Bayne and sits, waiting for something.  It does not seem to pay any attention to Jean and Ghin, silently sitting and panting. "Shilo here is a rare breed of dog, and Maximo's personal pet.  He will assist you.  He has been a great help to Maximo, and knows when to react.  You should be able to command him without too much trouble.  His senses for tracking are great indeed, and once he has the scent of whatever monster is causing the trouble, he can surely lead you to it.  Take care of him, and may the gods watch over you."  He turns to Shilo and pats its head, "You take care of them Shilo.  Maximo's orders." Baylen turns to walk to the rear, obviously intent on finding Mugen Sho and seeing what has kept him.  You are now to make your way to the south, towards the farm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ With a simple motion to follow, Shilo easily follows the two of you as you head for the southern gates.  You see a few people meandering the streets in the early morning and the sun is shining brightly, as you can see that it will be a hot day indeed.  You also see clouds to the east, over the mountain range, possibly heading this way. The southern gates are open, with a single guard taking watch.  As you pass him, he seems to recognize you, letting you pass without even a notion of interest.  As you leave, the creek can be seen following the feet of the mountains to your left.  Continuing on your trek, you can see that this south side of Springside is vast, with forests in the distance, trees, brush, and all forms of small animals seen darting around.  You continue, walking for at least what seems to you to be half an hour when you start looking to the right, towards where you were told the farm would be.  Walking and glancing, Jean finally sees what appears to be a building in the distance, not too far off.  Shilo keeps quiet during this walk, and when the animals scitter around, you are sure he is going to bolt after them, but somehow keeps his resolve, staying close to you two, as ordered.  When he senses Jean looking to the west, he starts heading in that direction, pausing for a second, waiting for you two to follow.  Suddenly, his ears perk, as he turns to the south quickly, jerking his head and eyes, as if he is trying to see something.  He starts off towards the south, then hesitates, looking back at the two of you for what seems to be a command. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OOC - If you two want to do any actions/conversation/whatever during the walk, you can post it and I will update.  If not, then you are now looking at what appears to be the farm in question, needing to decide on heading there or seeing what Shilo is interested in.  Remember, Maximo's orders...</blockquote>

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