[center][h2]Livius[/h2][/center]

Livius regards Markus politely, listening intently as he explained his position on the plan. “Hmm. You certainly are an astute young man for someone in the order. Surprised someone like yourself has even managed to be dragged down with this lot.” He says, flashing the man a warm smile as he gently removes and cleans his glasses. 

“I believe your assessment is wholly correct. I do think the vast majority of your order are incompetent to the point of hilarity. Present company excluded of course Miss Belwiss.” He says pleasantly. Vizer, meanwhile, has began examining the map as intently as possible, not wanting any part of this conversation. 

“If your concern is the potential for civilian deaths while we wait for the captain to return, I wouldn't bother. Its more likely they will pick off Ithillin villagers or travelers in the interim. So Thaln, for the time being, stands to lose nothing if we delay. And since we will likely only have one chance to execute this operation, I want to ensure we get the greatest result. With the captain as additional bait, that is more than assured.” He adds, walking over to an empty chair and taking a seat. “So, with that said. We shall wait for the captain. Now be a champion of the people and kindly bring me one of the help. I will need some things from my home if I'm to stay in this fort long enough to appraise the captain of the situation.” He gives Markus a dismissive wave before taking out a small book, reading as if the last few minutes had not even transpired. 

((OOC: To be clear, there are some people in the other party that are needed for the next arc (more than just Fanlily), thus why Livius is saying to hold off....in his own dickish way anyway.))

[center][h2]Gillian and Nori[/h2][/center]

“Anyway to tell how long ago our calcium rich friend was brought up?” Gill asks, watching as Tiral seal the skeleton in ice. “And these are folks looking for a shard of one of the most evil men to walk the lands. Pretty sure they'd start their day with casual heresy like this if possible. Right after the morning coffee.” He begins scanning the tree line, looking for any signs of life....er. Movement. 

“Perhaps they were alerted to the failure of their hired help?” Nori says, poking the ice block and the curious bone pile within. “Or this was maybe meant as a distraction for us. We are dealing with an enemy smart enough to engineer an ambush at one of your forts.” the rabbit adds, ear twitching in thought.