[@Eviledd1984]

"Smith, we can't stay here forever. We've seen all we can from this vantage point. Finish off your opponents and form up on my rank." Adykon realized that Smith probably had no idea what this meant. "Stand near me, please."

[@WingsOfBronze]

Ophion stood back and let the fox have his fun. He didn't like it when people hurt others for anything which came even close to enjoyment, but he knew that the kobolds had attacked first and that Fasuto still had much to learn. Finally, he called the fox back.

"Alright, that's enough for now, Fasuto. Please stay near Adykon. I'll be nearby as well. When we leave, it will be with him and his human friend." 

[@bloonewb]

"My lord, with all due respect, if we march on another city now, we'll leave this one virtually defenseless. Aredor isn't likely to fall, even with a few thousand soldiers from Bythesea. At best, we'll have them under siege until their allies or one of their own armies returns, at which point they'll kill that army, then march here." Kali knew that she had to pick her words carefully.

"I understand that it isn't my place to advise on worldly affairs, but the stakes are too high for me to ignore. I beg you, keep our forces in the city and wait for reinforcements, please! Even when they get here, we'll need them to stay with us when the counterattack comes. You know this, sire! Whatever passions have seized your spirit, please let them rest!"

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Adykon ran towards Krakas and Rama, extending his hand towards the female kobold when he was within a step of her. "Come on! We've got to get going! I have a way for us to teleport out, but we have to get close together."