[b][center][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/34957/posts/ooc?page=2#post-1039936]Zayn[/url] - East Watchtower[/center][/b]

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It was a fine day, neither too warm, nor too brisk. A wind just strong enough to muse the hair and cool the skin graced the air. The generous weather brought a sense of calm to Zayn, a feeling he was rarely allowed to experience. Taking advantage of it while it lasted, Zayn chattered idly with a few of the other Blades, replied to the several taciturn messages sent from Dread Fang, and thought about the journey he’d gone through over the past few years of his life. Then, from across the lake, a swarm of black birds flooded the skies, headed towards the village. Not soon after that, he received another message from the scarab:

[center][i] "Zayn, there is trouble in the village. The one known as Mikan will explain. Come find me at the eastern watch tower."[/i][/center]

[i]Well, so much for the zen, contemplative walk into town. There’s always something,[/i] Zayn found himself thinking as the sly spymaster explained what had happened. His reverie broken, Zayn, along with the others, rushed into town to save the day. Or at least try to.

He broke off with a small group headed towards the eastern tower; Dread Fang was nowhere in sight. As they approached, Zayn began sizing up those standing in front of the tower, reaching out to brush their thoughts, and trying to figure out a plan of attack. When the person in front of him took out his bow, Zayn palmed one of the knives hidden on his person, eyeing the orc’s steel armor for any weak spots. He doubted he’d be able to do much against armored plate.

The orc spoke his piece a they approached. [i]A dirge? For whom?[/i] Zayn mused while opening his mouth to respond, but by the time words were about to leave his mouth, the sound of chitin on chitin and arrows on string filled the air instead. [i]Right. Today’s menu has less introspection, more stabbing.[/i]

Zayn moved towards his right, moving behind Kasim. He might not be able to punch through plate, but he might be able to distract the orc and give his scary insectoid friend a chance to slice and dice.