Re: February 20th:

by Hanuel and Dara(Toilarin) Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:49 pm

Hanuel takes a seat, breathing a sigh of exhaustion. "We just can't seem to keep ourselves out of trouble for long can we?"

by Zeiss Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:54 pm

Zeiss stays silent for a few seconds, unsure if he should believe what Snarg just said to him. But he seemed to be sincere.

"Let's hope he never talks about it then."

by Rory Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:13 pm

"You risked your necks, charging out there like that," Rory commented. "I don't think I would have done it, but if you hadn't, half of us would probably be under arrest, being interrogated right now, or worse."

"Speaking of, why'd they let Araiguna go?" he asked. "Where I come from, we pass a sentence when someone's found guilty."

by Snarg of Wildpaw Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:35 pm

"He's not free. I'm his guard."

by Rory Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:51 pm

A moment of silenced passed, and the corners of Rory's mouth began to turn downward impishly as he held back from grinning ear to ear. He caved in the end, giving into an amused chuckle, and said corners turned up as he relinquished resistance to the grin.

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by Snarg of Wildpaw Sun Jun 16, 2013 4:45 am

"I know," Snarg acknowledges drearily as he trudge on.

by Rory Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:52 am

Noticing the lack of indignation in the response, Rory wiped the smile off his own face, easier to do now that he had gotten the laugh out. "So, what were the terms you agreed on in this horrible turn of events?" he asked, emphasizing a bit of sarcasm at the end of the question.

by Snarg of Wildpaw Sun Jun 16, 2013 4:13 pm

Snarg's only response is something in-between a sigh and a low growl.

by Archengeia Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:16 pm

The group returns to the Marblebush are at around 11 at night. The incoming waves of refugees have, finally, started to trickle down to the point where you don't see one every five feet, though if you glance around there are thousands of pinpricks of light for each campfire set amidst the roads, wilderness, and otherwise throughout the province, and you are left with the mental image of the entire kingdom now filled with this overflow of people.

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by Rory Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:25 pm

Away from the ears of any outsiders, Rory approached Zeiss. "You couldn't have gotten here soon enough," he sighed. "You have that 'soul door' ready to go?"

by Zeiss Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:07 pm

Zeiss explained to the others on their way to Marblebush that he planned to have a soul door seal the entrance to the ruins. Rory came to ask about it. Still distracted by the many refugees they could see around them, Zeiss responded :

"That's a question we should ask to the archweaver I brought. She should be at the inn with the others."

Zeiss rides his horse to the inn, thinking it would be safer to start weaving the door as soon as possible. Probably tomorrow, since Fierneceal looks so tired.

by Snarg of Wildpaw Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:15 pm

Shuffling back in to the quarry, Snarg collapses near the entrance after setting up a makeshift camp. "Stay close, Araiguna," he orders, "from now on until I hear so, you're not getting out of my sight." He rolls over on the ground after securing his belongings and falls asleep.

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by Archengeia Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:23 pm

Snarg:
As you are setting up your quick, threadbare camp, without much in the way of word or comment three other Gnolls sidle up beside you, plopping down near your camp. From the looks of it they've been on their feet for a long time, possibly days, and you recognize the markings on their fur instantly; they're Wildpaw. One of them nods appreciatively at you for the spot to rest.

by Snarg of Wildpaw Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:39 pm

Snarg finishes securing the canvas as a larger, secondary tent, brings out several extra blankets, and gestures for the other Wildpaw to help themselves to it. He takes out rations for the three other Wildpaw and himself and offers a seat for everyone. By this point, he has fetched Zipar from the ruins, who is currently gnawing and pulling on Snarg's hand. He absentmindedly plays the game of game of tug-of-war with him as he speaks to the other Wildpaw:

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by Zeiss Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:48 pm

When Zeiss sees Snarg going for the quarry, an idea pops into his mind. He brings his horse to the stables then goes to the inn to meet his companions. He tells them he wants to search the ruins for another entrance than the one they found.

"If you want to come, just do so. It would be better to seal the current entrance and weave the Soul door at another."

He leaves the inn for the quarry.

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by Archengeia Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:08 pm

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by Hanuel and Dara(Toilarin) Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:19 pm

Hanuel wanders somewhat aimlessly through the crowd of refugees, a sad and almost lost look in their eyes. "So many people..." The words come out barely above a breath.

by Archengeia Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:25 pm

Hanuel:

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by Rory Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:28 pm

After a moment of pondering the door, Rory realized one of the group was missing. "Hang on, has anybody seen Z?'

by Snarg of Wildpaw Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:44 pm

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Snarg gapes in a mixture of shock and rage.

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He snarls and spits to the side on the ground.

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At this point, his upper lip has moved in to a snarl, complete with bared teeth. He fumes for several seconds before shaking his head and relaxing.

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Unclenching one of his hands, he examines the jerky that has now been squeezed in to fine bits. Sighing and shivering, he begins lapping up the bits with his tongue as he stares in to the fire.

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by Hanuel and Dara(Toilarin) Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:44 pm

Hanuel's fist clenched, unable to shake the feeling of the Desolates around them, the faces of the refugees blurring in their mind. Pushing away from the crowd, Hanuel began to search for someone they knew, not certain who they might bump into in the crowd.

by Z Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:49 pm

*Z flips on her now far more deceptive cloak ( Razz

) and heads out following Zeiss.*

by Archengeia Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:04 am

Hanuel:
As you push through the group, the weight of the negative energy weighing down upon you, you blink in shock as you see there is a Fairy up ahead. A few seconds later you realize you recognize him; Ohanko, a member of the Zefirs you met once shortly after being birthed who was skilled in trade agreements. Something, however, is utterly wrong with him right now; he is actually screaming outright, raging at a Kobold that you can see from here is a Desolate, and he is making strangled noises that probably is supposed to be speech but doesn't equate. He is actively beating on the weakened Kobold, who clearly does not have the strength to resist, and only some of the nearby others are even slowing, let alone taking notice.

by Rory Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:13 am

When Rory caught sight of Z, his eyes narrowed and a frown line on one side of his face showed, marring the symmetry in his face. As soon as she entered speaking range, he approached near an area where she would walk past to get her attention. "Where have you been? Can't you read Common?" he bristled, calmly but rumbling. "Are you a blind old bat hiding behind the figure of a little girl, or should I have written in all uppercase to convey the urgency of the matter?"

by Hanuel and Dara(Toilarin) Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:15 am

Hanuel's eyes snap from Ohanko to the Kobold, the scene sharpening their mind. On instinct, swept up in the apathy of the swarm of people, Hanuel half turns away from them, before the memory of a small Troll baby flashes in their mind.

Spinning back to face them sharply, Hanuel steps forward purposefully, Dara beside them. They reach out simultaneously, each grabbing one of Ohanko's arms by the wrists.

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