[1-2] The Tail

[Granite]

Granite had finished gagging up the water, and spent most of the rescue effort digging shallow graves near a patch of sandy soil. After all, any number of beasts may come along looking for a meal, smelling the blood of the dead. As he buried the last dead, he heard a scuffle over by the main group and saw a man of metal kick the dragon from before. And a glint caught his eye, from afar it looked like the metal man was wearing a badge just like Okor had worn. He must be another member of the Institute.

Granite wiped his hands clean of dirt in a nearby patch of grass, got up, and approached Colonel. Granite stepped in his path, and did a formal bow. "My name is Granite, associated to the Institute through Miss Cat. I require your help in locating Okor... You are a member of the institute, are you not?" Granite stating formally, gazing at the badge during his last question.