A Brief History of Grifonton, Page 5

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Thomas bows apologetically while the Gryphon looks down at them proudly.

THOMAS: "Forgive me, fair lady! The, uh, strength and power of your imposing visage is so great, and I rarely see such qualities even in men, much less in women!"

GRYPHON: "'Tis true that I am grand and that human females are weak and pathetic."

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William whispers to Thomas while the Gryphon continues speaking graciously.

WILLIAM: "I, er, called you sir out of mere habit!"

GRYPHON: "I shall overlook this offense."

WILLIAM (whispered): "Nice going, Thomas."

GRYPHON: "Why don't you come into my home with those offerings of vittles, and we shall share them."

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The Gryphon shows off her chickens in a coop. The brothers look at various exotic chickens.

GRYPHON: "I can show you my collection of exotic chickens!"

GRYPHON: "And, to your left are my Australorps and Araucanas. The Araucanas lay blue eggs. Can you believe it?"

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William and Thomas exchange glances while looking at chickens.

THOMAS (whispered): "I've got a bad feeling about this."

WILLIAM (whispered): "Just play along."

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The Gryphon continues showing off her chickens while William tries to redirect the conversation.

WILLIAM: "That's lovely, but about our mission..."

GRYPHON: "It is very rude for guests to interrupt their hostess while she is entertaining them."

GRYPHON: "We shall discuss your difficulties after dinner, unless of course, you'd like me to have dinner right now..."

THOMAS: "Do show us the rest of your fascinating N-no, chickens! My lady!"

GRYPHON: "It can be arranged..."