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addressing: Bianca and Assorted NPCs,[@Hero] Theobald[@Xiro Zean], Ionna[@Mcmolly][hr]

[color=darkorange]"On New Years you say . . ."[/color] Justinian finished tying his hair with a sigh. [color=darkorange]"Would it be a poor joke to ask if that's just a coincidence? I'd prefer it, but I doubt any of us are so lucky."[/color]

As closed to finish with the preparations he could make at the moment, the Scion of Earth turned to face Asher with a grin, one hand outstretched in greeting.

[color=darkorange]"But no point in worry about that right now. Pleasure to meet you Asher, my name's Justinian Gardner, Scion of Earth and Bianca here is my Templar."[/color] Whether the Templar took his hand or not, the young man was quick to turn his attention back skyward, hands on his hips as he took stock of the situation. [color=darkorange]"As for the effect on the harpies. . . yeah, I can't disagree with your assessment. An earthquake could've distrubed their nest, but they shouldn't be desperate enough to attack such a fortified position. Maybe some braver monsters but Harpies are cowardly by their nature and often prefer to take on isolated targets and villages. A templar stronghold with full anti-air capabilities isn't a very attractive target, especially if their strategy is just chucking other monsters at you all. They aren't even making off with scraps, much less any shiny treasures or victims."[/color]

[color=darkorange]"Do you have any idea where this particular harpy pack's nest may be located? Or have you mainly been keeping to town due to how consistent the attacks have been?"[/color] Despite his jovial attitude, Justinian felt irritated by the lack of knowledge on hand that could help them get to the bottom of this mystery, but it wouldn't be much of a mystery if the answer was obvious. At the very least, the Harpies seemed to be content with circling for now, evenif it made any further observations impossible without better equipment.[color=darkorange]"You wouldn't happen to have any binoculars? Also, hate to be a nag but you're certain that the earthquake is the only other weird thing to have happened as of late? No disappearances? No strange noises at night, missing pets, things of that nature?"[/color]