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Thank small mercies. "Let's just hope they're all in fabulous moods today then." She added, taking the bit to note. "I'll discuss dealing with the attractions with the guests in a... positive light." The last bit came out slowly, as she had to force the words out. How was she going to explain in a happy way that, while they weren't ferocious, they could easily tear an arm off? Because they were wild bests even if they were kept docile with their diets and such. "I'll leave it to you to explain which ones should be safe to pat on the head, since they've now had that idea planted in their heads I'm certain." She offered before listening as he introduced himself. "Yes, Rin Thomas. We'll go with Mr. Warren and Ms. Thomas for appearances." She added, obviously not the most casual of people.

Actually from her strict posture anyone who thought she was the type to slack off was blind. At that point though, showtime was beginning. He'd called over the group and she forced her best pleasant smile. "Please do gather up." She added, arms crossed behind her back as she watched the groups.

The first to arrive was a fellow who, while not saying much, did flip over his tag to prove his designation to their group. That left four to go. He was given a brief nod of acknowledgement as she glanced up and waited for the others to gather. Once they were all around she began speaking, her tone inviting, but full of the authority of one who wasn't about to take any s**t. Because she wasn't getting fired over the company being sued either. "It's a pleasure to meet you all. I'd like to suggest introductions for everyone, as some of you may have met on the ride over, but others may not have. I'll start. I'm Rin Thomas, Ms. Thomas if you will, and will be accompanying you today. My job is to ensure your safety through this trip." And observe all park rules were followed. She paused, glancing to Barry to give him a brief chance to speak up before continuing. "We'll be moving out to a vehicle shortly if you will and heading to the Park Area. If you have not been informed there are several sections of the park. These of course being Curiosity Coast, Fantasy Fields, Monster Mountain, and Faerie Forest. Each section holds a variety of creatures, but I'm certain you can imagine what may be housed in each." She paused again at that point, looking about to make sure everyone was, hopefully, still following.

"Before we enter the areas I would like to go over some basic rules. Please feel free to enjoy the creatures from afar, however if you desire to draw closer to any discuss it with my partner first. He is an expert on them and will be able to suggest if approaching a specific one is wise. While the beasts are not aggressive they are be like any animal and become cross when approached with something strange or incorrectly. It's best to consult the specific attitude of any of them before drawing closer. We deal with them closely on a day to day basis, but they are still an animal." That sounded positive, strict, but in a light that showed it was safe. No more dangerous than any other wild animal attraction. "Think of them like a safari's lion or tiger. Just larger, and a bit more exotic if you would." She added that bit with a nod. Perhaps the scar showing under her right eye and on her hands would be an indication that, perhaps, they weren't a domesticated cat. "Now then, let's introduce ourselves as we head to the car, and if anyone has a request for a specific realm we'll attempt to go with majorities request and note another for the next selection." Or just whatever was closer.

Either way, as soon as general chatter was concluded she started for the door, intending to move things along and get them where she was being paid to get them. To things that shouldn't exist. But did.

[Exiting to Phoenix car and assuming you'll all come with. If not Barry should be able to catch you, or she'll come back and drag you.]

Her response gained a chuckle from Barry. "Ah, positive light, huh." Because everything about this was just so positive. Though he fervently hoped the guests were not expecting to get to touch them. Even at a zoo you didn't touch the animals, and at the very least if you did the handlers knew just how they would react.

"Rodger, Ms Thomas." He added to show he understood, turning to greet one of their first guests. A brief glance at his name tag, and he ticked his name off the list. "Right, theres one." He put on his most friendly grin, and waved him on. "Okay everyone just move over here and I'll tick your names off just to make sure we aren't missing anybody." He would also be able to put names to faces, and address them as such.

Once Rin had done her part, he was soon to do his once prompted, appearing calm and confident, but not as authoritative. "G'day everyone. Please refer to me as Mr Warren. I'm one of the many handlers at this park, and I'll be helping you to meet all of our wonderful animals here today." He then waited patiently as his partner instructed them on the basic rules, then added in his own.

"As Ms Thomas has instructed, please refrain from interacting with the animals unless you have my absolute permission to do so. This is for both your safely and theirs as well. As your tour guides, we want you all to have a fun and exiting stay, so we ask you to please listen to any and all instructions."

Once he was done, Barry hung at the back to make sure everyone was following Rin towards the cars, before making a quick dash to grab a few more supplies from his quarters. In his mad dashing he jobbed past September, which he gave a quick wave to.

"Oy, make sure not to get eaten by the cube today wont ya?" He grinned at his playful jab as he moved past the other groups.

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"Pleased to meet you, Doctor Moore." Chikako said, seemingly unfazed by the gesture. "Well, I haven't seen much of Wonder Park, so I can't really judge. Do you mean to say that you're one of Mr Whorl's associates?" There was a slight gleam in her eye; if it was, it certainly would result in an interesting conversation and probably an extraction of more details about this whole theme park, wouldn't it?

Unfortunately, or fortunately, it was time to go see things for herself. "Perhaps we can continue our conversation later, Doctor Moore." Chikako Fukui seized Ciaran's arm and propelled him towards their group leaders.

Mr Warren and Ms Thomas. Chikako noted. There was a brief quick scribble of the area names Ms Thomas had briefly mentioned. Also a note about the way they were phrasing their sentences. The word 'creatures' and 'animals' were being used quite often, as though they were going on a safari. Did that mean DNA splicing? Cloning? Something more sophisticated than simple animatronics, it seemed, she mused, as they were ushered into the cars.

[[Exit]]

Zane had briefly wandered away from the group while waiting for the rest to gather, returning shortly after acquiring a brochure with the map of the park. He continued to study the map during the briefing from Ms. Thomas, identifying each location of the theme park as she mentioned them. It struck him as a little odd that Ms. Thomas carried such a serious tone in her voice, as if the site posed some actual danger to the visitors. He would have normally thought that this would be due to some parts of it still being under construction, though he was quickly contradicted with the mention of safety precautions regarding the creatures and beasts. The man furrowed his brow, feeling rather confused. He could write off Mr. Whorl as being deranged but Ms Thomas seemed pretty serious about her job. Mr. Warren further attesting to the possible dangers of the creatures was leading him to the conclusion that, perhaps, the winged horse they had seen earlier was actually… real.

And that Wonder Park was alive.

Zane allowed himself to follow the two park staff as they exited the convention centre, catching wind of something about a cube.

… He will see that for himself, he supposed.

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The speech had been unexpectedly interesting. Magic? Len was familiar with the ins and outs of cryptobiology, but his chosen field of work usually emphasized that the creatures he photographed were simply undiscovered by science, not magical. He held personal opinions on the paranormal and metaphysics, but it was unwise to publicly profess a belief in magic powers when your work already dealt with things that no everyone believed existed. Len kept to scientific fact as strictly as possible in his published work.

This, though, this was something else. The owner of the park was straightforwardly claiming to have direct physical proof of magical, mythical creatures, and had actually brought them here to show the world. This was the biggest break of Len's career. If it was true, and not some kind of elaborate ruse, anyway.

Len followed the tour guide out when she called for the centaur group, bitterly regretting the loss of his camera once again.

[Exit]

For the time being, Caoimhe had been tagging along with the dragon group, appropriately named, so she thought. She looked up when their guide introduced herself, glancing around at her own group, and then they were being ushered off to SUVs for a tour.

Grinning excitedly, the kid bounced away, heading to the designated Dragon SUV for their tour. This was wicked.

[[ exit to dragon car ]]

(Enter.)

Adam zipped right to the tables. He hadn't eaten since breakfast and Great Grains only lasted so long. "Free food. Thank goodness." He ate toothpick after toothpick of hors d'oeuvres in between cups of water. "Glorious." There was nothing like a boatride and a walk on a hot day to work up a thirst and an appetite.

He listened to Mr. Whorl's speech with the same interest as he did a client's. He didn't see the point in taking notes on it, so he just tried to memorize what he thought the key points were. Miracles, check. Magic, check. Imagination having to do with creating life? He thought that sounded kind of fishy. Then, again where did the first people think babies came from? Was this even the same thing at all? Whatever. Check. The creatures from back then were real? If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he'd call BS. Check.

Lydia's scream startled him so much, he ended up tossing his toothpick with a fried mozzarella stick in the air. "Nooo!" He juggled it to try to prevent it from falling on the ground. He managed to get it back in his hands where he surreptitiously stuck it into his mouth as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

He wondered if he should ask her anything. She had done strange things before and been fine. Ah, but what if there was a chameleon monster or a redcap or something? "That's good, right? You're screaming, because you're excited, right?"