( to: everyone )

[catholica]

My name is Matthew Murdock and I'm wondering if anyone could help me or point me in the direction where I could help myself.

( this isn't something he really needs but he figures it'll give him an idea of both who all is here, what they can do, and who might answer a call for help from someone they think needs it. )

For those that don't know me, which is nearly everyone, I'm blind. To save you any questions, I've been that way since I was a kid, it doesn't hurt, you can see my eyes if you want, and no, I don't have a dog. Wish I had a dog, they're cute.

Anyway, when I showed up here, I came without walking cane. I've been using a branch because it's what's available but I'm hoping someone might recommend a place to either buy something similar or resources to make one.

( he doesn't need the cane, really, but it's good to have for a myriad of reasons. )

If nothing else, I can stick my hands out and go at that it that way but I'd rather not apologize for accidentally grabbing someone. Thanks in advance.

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[cointosser]

I have not a dog, but my pet gryphon is a loyal pet, if you are looking for one. Though, on second thought, he's a bit more of a cat than a dog, and loafs about most of the day, so... this may actually not be useful. Are you looking for a dog? Perhaps I could help you find one! I have a small bit of an in with the local animal market. Or I could craft you a bird. It may not last longer than a day or so, though...

[Unfortunately, Jaskier may have missed the point about the dog.]

However, for anything further, I do endorse Jayce and Viktor's work. It is rather lovely stuff.

[catholica]

You could craft me a bird?

( there's a lot about what jaskier's said that he wants to ask about but that sticks out for matt. )

[cointosser]

[If you ask Jaskier, he picked the most important part to comment on.]

Why, of course! It's my specialty. As I said, it may not be permanent like others I have made in the past, but it could be a companion for a day or so. Something small, like -- well, what do you like? Cardinals? Chickadees? Ravens?

[catholica]

Doves.

Would these be real birds? Or something mechanical? Pardon my curiosity, I've just never heard of this before.

[cointosser]

Oh, yes, they're quite real. As real as magically-crafted birds can be, I suppose. I could make you a dove for a short-lived companion! Why a dove, though, may I ask? Sentimental reasons?

[catholica]

I suppose you could say sentimental, yeah.

I grew up in and around the church and the dove was one of those symbols that I saw a lot of.

[cointosser]

[Sentimentality gets more points with him than anything else does, to be sure.]

Then I'd love to. If you tell me your whereabouts and leave a window open, I can send her over. They're rather smart creatures, I've found. I don't suppose you could leave a bit of bread out on a windowsill? Not that they need much care, but they still have a taste for the stuff. And then she'll fade away in a few days, as natural as falling asleep.

[At least, it's how he thinks about it: the magic, the chaos, sleeps, and returns to him. Any longer and it would drain him. And there it waits until he calls upon a new form for that chaos.]

[catholica]

I'm at the inn, right now. That's where I've been staying until I can figure this place out. But, I'll leave the window open.

And I'll leave some breadcrumbs as well.

Do I owe you anything for this?

[cointosser]

Absolutely not. I'm in the business of helping the Summoned, and this is simply another opportunity.

Though, if you're inclined, come listen to me perform in one of the taverns. Simply ask where Jaskier plays. I do love having new ears.

[And thus, the next day, Matt will find a dove either pecking at his window or settling down to feast on the breadcrumbs, with a fun fluff of feathers on its head resembling a hat. It coos quietly, and will generally be very happy to sit on his shoulders or his head, for at least a few days.]

[catholica]

( finding a bird on his windowsill is definitely a first for him. he laughs a bit, let's the dove peck at his fingers and definitely makes a plan to go see jaskier performing.

it was the least he could do. )