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[In the aftermath of the deathmatches and the grand finale of it all, we still have the Twins. They're on the Plane now and feeling rather remorseful, holding hands and dressed in just low-key white jumpsuits that match their porcelain skin. Behind them, however, is something of great interest.

It is a massive nest, somewhat of a magpie nest with branches and ribbons and shiny objects all stuck in it. Inside this nest are dozens of strange eggs. There are enough eggs that everyone could have one. They are all as unique as you can imagine and warm with life.

After a moment, the Twins speak in unison as usual, though it's much more subdued.]

We're really, really sorry. We didn't know that would happen. We would have stopped it if we could have.

[They move to the side and nod at the nest.] These recently came through in the debris the Machine washes up sometimes. We can't take care of them. But we read somewhere that sometimes people feel happier when they can take care of something. These eggs will die otherwise. [They hesitate.] We hope they are born into something that makes you happy.

[Then the Twins bow and take seats next to the nest, mostly just watching it.]

((ooc: Here's your present! And here's the details and rules.
1) Everyone gets one egg!
2) You need to hatch it. It can take as long or as short to hatch as you want, so have fun with it.
3) It can be almost any sort of creature. Want your character to get a pokemon? Sure! Want them to get a dolphin? Why not! A unicorn? Yes! A giant squid? Okay! A jabberwocky? Okay you're weird but sure. Pegasus, kappas, nifflers, whatever!
4) The only rule is they can't be sentient. So animal level intelligence more or less. Sorry, no digimon.
5) They are real. You can keep them here or off the Plane but they are yours to have and cherish.
6) Feel free to talk to the Twins if you want!
7) Any other questions can be asked on the mod post! Have fun.

Oh and! Go ahead and threadhop, mingle, etc and so on and blah blah.))

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[with a smile] True. But I take very good care of everything I acquire.

We knoooow but let everyone else have a chance first, all right?

[They lower their voices to a stage whisper.]

If you're good, we'll make sure you get other special things that come through.

[Braxiatel drops into a stage whisper as well] For my sake, I hope that's 'good' as in 'excellent.' The other meaning is out of the question.

[They grin.] Highest marks only, all right?

I was always top of the class. How else could I have tricked them all into giving me exactly what I wanted?

[They openly giggle and smile.] Well... if there's left over eggs, you can have them, okay?

You're far too kind. Though, a brief question?

[They smile.]

You were very nice not to ask right away. What is it?

I've been told it's a pathology. But it's about those who died in the final matches. There was an announcement that they wouldn't be resurrected. Do you know if that's true?

[They shake their heads.] We handle all the souls. Not all personally but the people who keep the record books are trustworthy. When your souls come through, we're very careful with them. We don't know why anyone would say that.

Can you think of why the person who arranged the fights might say that?

[After a moment.] Because it would make him laugh.

I know the type. [But then he smiles, apparently done with that line of inquiry for now.] You seem rather taken with these eggs. Any particular reason?

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[They smile then.] We really like animals. And creatures that aren't humans. Things that are different. We felt so bad when we saw these... We wanted them to live. It's not very fair when something doesn't even have the chance to be born, is it? We think you understand that especially.

Sometimes, it's what has to be. To save people. To preserve the greater good. [Braxiatel kneels down by one of the eggs. Perhaps unusual for him, it is a simple egg. White and blank. Unmoulded possibility. In whiteness, all the colours stay hidden, waiting. And he picks up the egg and holds it gently, carefully, like the finest work of art.] But not, I think, for these. I'd be more than happy to take in any which don't find a good home. Oh, and do tell me Narvin's paranoia is just that. I don't really want to go through all the trouble of scans and quarantine.

[They nod.] He's just being silly. They won't ruin anything, we promise, unless it's a puppy and you have shoes around.

Good. I don't suppose I could talk you into getting him out of this thing? He's more trouble than I remembered him being.

If we knew how bringing people and sending them away worked, we'd have a much better selection pool. No offence to you, though.

None taken. You don't mind if I stay here for a while, I hope? I'd like to look at the varieties. [with another smile] I promise not to steal any.

[They smile gently.]

You can always stay. We understand.

Thank you. I'll be stopping by for tea some time later, though. There are a few small matters I think you can shed a little light on for me.

Of course. We're easy enough to find. You'll make them happy being with them for now.