The strange, half-real presences of your companions have been slowly growing more immediate in your awareness. What were far-off stars or barely-perceptible whiffs are now brilliant twinkles in your eyes and snout-wiggling scents. Whether by a sudden jolt or by a burgeoning wakefulness, you find you can reach them, speak to them -- or be spoken to.
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Do you anticipate this moment, or does it surprise you? Do you speak first, or second? Did you strive to reach your companions or did you seek to hide away? What were your first words to the other? How did you feel -- wary, happy, angry? When your first words go by, do you pull back or do you keep talking? Would you rather stay on your own or do you enjoy the company? How do you contextualize the words of those around you? How do you change the way you speak in response -- or do you?
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I have prepared small groups for you this time, but unless otherwise stated, in the future you may roleplay with any group you like.