Babe POV

-My first task since my, we will say evolution, is to guide the new denizens to the place Curator has set aside for them. At first that seems like something better suited to Poppit, and not the Grand Archivist, then I remember his exact words. They had said I will help care for and build a grand library, which means I would need to help guide and instruct others as a part of that. Even now, their wisdom in teaching so others understand is outstanding.-

"As you will it, so shall it be done, Curator."

Curator POV

-Okay, now that Poppit can get a lil break it's time to give them their purpose too. Thanks Babe, you really are a gem and great at picking up the slack to help out. Watching as the now, large house cat sized, Babe calmly walks down the steps. It's actually pretty interesting to watch as due to having so many legs, her more anthro-ey bits just seem to 'float' keeping a perfect level, like she were riding down on one of those stair case lift chair things. Fascination aside though, lets get Poppit up here for their turn!-

Changing my perspective in that bubble to watch their progress I would speak to my new residents, as well as my scions that are among them.

"Welcome to my domain. Grand Archivist Babe will be joining you soon to guide you to a spot I have prepared for you already. It seems that, without having to haul things you made good progress, either way, I would ask you to get things set up and settled in to rest properly for a while, then, we can discuss how things will go moving forward. Vekla, I trust you will help Babe in explaining things, and other such while also helping out your kin with getting settled in. Poppit, I wish you to attend my chamber, it is time for me to give you your purpose. To the rest of you, please, relax, I've no desire nor wish, to see any harm befall you. Oh, and before I forget, if you are going to bathe, please, do not do so in the oasis itself, move the water else where for that, we wouldn't wanna contaminate it after all!"

-Orders given, check. Brief instructions, check. Warning them that they will meet Babe soon, who's honestly, half their size at this point, check. Now come here my lil noodley boyo, lets see what happens to you~-

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Poppit POV

-Purpose, Curator will give Poppit their purpose! So exciting, doing these fun things has been nice, but Purpose means Poppit will know what to do when not directly told what to do too! That is good, it means Poppit can have fun and share fun without needing to be watched like bird watches chick!-

With those thoughts Poppit would quickly make their way to the chamber atop the ziggurat. This time staying entirely over the sand it's clear movements outside the sand, at this size, are actually rather normal in speed due to their long body dragging on the sand. Passing Babe at the base of the stairs, they'd give an excited, polite chitter of congratulations before heading up the stairs themself.

-Oooooh Babe looks fun! Got handsies for scritchies too, wonder if Poppit will get handsies too! That would be fun!-

Vekla POV

-Ah, so Poppit is now recalled, and Babe has been given a purpose and is on her way to greet us. This will be interesting. If it's anything like what I went through, then there's no way to know what to expect.-

"Ah, so it is time for Poppit to get purpose, and we all get to meet the, likely, new Babe together!"

At this the Chieftain speaks up.

"So...this Curator, wishes us to set up camp then rest? Why, we only walked a half day to get here? Also, what do you mean 'meet the new Babe' I thought this was the grimoire scorpion scion you'd already met?"

"Yes, I met them, but that was BEFORE they were given a purpose. Like when Curator gave me a name, they gave me a purpose as well. That of being a researcher of magic. That is to say, I will be learning and looking into, what magic can, and can't do, and helping provide the needed information on that. When everything gets settled in, that is. Odds are, with time, Curator will offer the same to others, a name, and a purpose, within his domain, they seem to understand the importance of getting help from others, after all."

At that, the Chieftain falls silent, a hand on his chin in thought as something starts approaching it. For me it's clear what it is, however, I don't know if the others can make it out from here or not, so lets see how they react, shall we?

Babe POV

Passing by Poppit as I leave the Curator's...home would be the best choice of words here I think. It is not long until seeing the new denizens of this domain. Vekla has noticed me it seems, however the others have not yet. Perhaps they cannot see far and his transformation has granted him better vision? That is a thought for another time however. Moving up to the group, and coming to a stop, I would give them a courteous slight bow.

"Hello. I am Grand Archivist Babe. Curator has asked me to guide you to a place he prepared for you all to build your camp in. This is likely a temporary state of affairs while working out a way to make more permanent homes and structures. If you hunger, feel free to go hunting, or, to carefully harvest from the plants here, without killing said plants. Are there any questions, no? Good, follow me."

With that brief introduction, I would turn quickly and start moving toward that area Curator had cleared out for them to set up in. It is easy to see now why they would be invited instead of being driven off. On their own they may not be much, but, with Vekla as a proof of concept, they have potential to be more.