Apologies for the delay again, problem came up in the middle of writing, but we're back!
>>5736514“So, given that name, I’d assume that’s the form you start out with, and you acquire an alternate form later in life?” you ask.
“That’s correct.” Eagalia confirms. “Some take to certain alternate modes than others, though.”
“So, can you take on as many different transformations as you want?” Irico asks.
“Most can only take on one or two. It takes phenomenal amounts of concentration, spiritual control, and training.” she answers.
“Oh! So do you have forms beyond that one?” you ask, letting just a bit of excitement into your voice.
“I have managed two additional ones.” she confirms. “Though the focus in both is to increase power to different degrees.”
And you’re grinning. “A lot of us have transformations like that, actually. We should compare, some time.”
Even with her mostly stoic avian face, you notice a bit of a smirk appear on it. “Perhaps we should, when we have the time.”
Everyone finally reaches the destination you were headed towards. Outside, there’s a tall and stoic-looking robot with a large, serrated sword, his hands resting on its crossguard of it, two very large… engines or cannons or something adorning his back. It… kinda looks like he turns into some kind of robot dinosaur? That’s cool. You notices his eyes narrow and a scowl form on his face, but he gives a slow nod as your three guides approach.
“Looks like you were successful.” he comments as he notices the pods you all are carrying. “Very well. But! Organics!” He brings his sword up slightly and then brings it down to get everyone’s attention. “Be on your absolute best behavior. Or else.”
“Yessir.” Kikono replies with a nervous gulp, cowering behind 16. Lemo and Irico force themselves to keep stern faces, but even they sweat just a bit.
Your group though just give a simple, respectful nod, and carry in the pods without really showing any of you are all that intimidated. The dinosaur-guy does raise an eyebrow at that, but goes back to scowling as you pass. Inside, you’re directed over to what look like two more stoutly built robots, one with details that seem almost elephantine, save for the form having two trunks instead of one, while the other looks like he turns into the cross between a rhino and ceratopsian dinosaur. They do seem wary of all of you, but focus on the more important tasks at hand.
“I take it they’re your medical staff here?” Videl asks.
“Indeed! Rohatty and Khrapovyk are skilled doctors. They should be able to resuscitate those in stasis in no time.” Bravyj confirms.
“More to the point, this should convince the others of your good intentions.” Eagalia comments. “Come, let’s make sure those here understand that clearly.”
(cont.)