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Lifting the glass up, Karma replyed before she took a sip of the lemonade. "That would make sense, they have the same colours and everything." Pulling the glass down, Karma continued. "So you said that Oleo was going to grow again soon? How'd you find that out?" She was quite curious of how one was supposed to tell. Last time Faust had grown, the only warning she had recieved was a momentarily glowing jar.

Faust chirped happily, glad that Oleo was up for some fun. Trotting in a circle, Faust excercized his gangly legs, and suddenly bolted to the left, only to turn on a dime, and bold back, past where he previously was. The gryphon paused for a moment, but then quickly zoomed back to Oleo and prodded him playfully with the edge of one of his antlers. Stopping a few feet away from his new friend, Faust chirped happily, glad that he had someone to play with.

"Yeah, it was pretty unexpected for me as well. Faust just came out when I was meeting with Chao and Sanar, it gave us all a pleasant surprise." Karma smiled, remembering the amazing moment that Faust had burst free from the jar in which his artifacts had once been combined. "I had kind of figured it'd be the same thing for growing into the child stage. I had no idea Anthony could tell when they would grow." She thought about it for a moment, "So it's just a letter telling you that your Aerandir is ready to grow? Wow, that's kind of useful." Karma grinned, and looked over at Faust and Oleo playing together.

Faust clicked enthusiastically at Oleo. It was so cool that he could turn in a full circle when he jumped! Watching as he ran about the plush and stopped in front of him, Faust responded to his challenge -which he vaugly understood by Oleo's excitement, movement and himself having the same train of thought, with a happy click. Poising himself for a race, Faust gave his reindeer body a quick shake, and glanced down at Oleo, "Nyar! Wyur?" was he ready to run? Faust certainly knew that he was, and he was excited to be able to run around with a new friend.

"Oh, I see now." She laughed lightly, wondering what sort of items would be required. Taking another sip of lemonade, Karma looked over at Faust and Oleo running around. Grinning, she replyed, "Yes, it certainly seems like it."

Faust looked at Oleo as he chirped, a sudden competitive look in his eye. Lowering his head slightly, he waited for the last chirp, then bolted forward. Faust didn't even get a chance to see in Oleo was ahead or behind himself as he darted to the opposite end of the cabin. Pausing as he reached his destination, he noticed Oleo standing not too far from him. Had he won? Or had Oleo won? It looked like the small rabbit gryphon had had time to wait and watch him run, but he wasn't sure. Lifting and dropping his hoof that was closest to his friend, Faust 'Nyark?'ed, and nodded his antlers towards where they previously were before the race. Was Oleo up for a rematch? If so, Faust would be able to tell who was faster.

Karma plucked a few peanuts from the platter, and popped them in her mouth as she silently observed the two gryphons race each other. Smiling, she looked over at Air momentarily, "Well, it looks like they've found something they have in common, they both seem to enjoy running."

Karma's eyes widened slightly as she took notice of the broken window. "Wow, how'd-?" She stopped herself mid-sentence, perhaps it was better she didn't ask. Nodding towards Faust she made an agreeing 'mmm' sound, and continued. "Faust likes to run as well, though I have to say that he likes to learn about things more, he's very curious. That doesn't keep him for playing chasing games with Naima though." She tipped the remaining lemonade out of the glass she held, and into her mouth, and proceeded to watch the second race.

Faust clicked, and trotted over to the starting point as well, and readied himself for another race. This time he'd make sure to see which of them were faster. Pulling his fluffy white wings closer to his back, Faust chirped inquiringly to Oleo, wondering if his playmate was ready.

Karma nodded, she knew how useful a playmate could be with hyperactive Aerandir gryphons. She remembered all of the things Faust used to do because he was curious, and didn't have anyone to play with, things like jumping off of ladders, and getting covered in toothpaste. She shuddered slightly, and continued to watch the two gryphons.

Faust took a breath, and lifted his left hoof, and bent his three other knees. When the three-chirp count down began, his ears also pushed themselves back instinctively. As the last chirp sounded, Faust shot forward, keeping one eye on Oleo who was not beside him, but slightly ahead of him. The reindeer gryphon's parted hooves cloped furiously on the wooden floor as he pushed himself to go faster, but Oleo was still ahead.

Faust stared at Oleo in confusion when he began to slow down, or was it him catching up? He couldn't tell at the time, but he wasn't about to stop trying his hardest, he knew Oleo wouldn't, right? Pushing himself just slightly faster, Faust could feel himself speeding up, and catching up to Oleo.

Faust had no idea what happened, at least until he stopped and turned to look at his friend. All he knew was that one moment they were running side-by-side, only a little bit away from the finishing-wall, and then there was a loud BANG.
As the gryphon stopped, he realised that he was only a few millimetres away from the wall, and looking over at Oleo, he soon pieced together what happened. Letting out a long, worried cry, Faust darted the short distance to Oleo's side, and stared at him from above. Was he okay? Slowly moving his head, Faust carefully, and extremly gently, nudged his friend with one of his antlers, and cooed deeply.

Karma jumped as she heard the loud sound, and stared, worried, at Oleo. "Oh my gosh..." She automatically whispered to herself and pulled one of her hand over her mouth. Karma had almost stood up to check on him, but did as Air did, and stayed where she was.