Akael was cautious, also timid, in approaching the seat offered to him by the Tengu. His eyes narrowed and he selected another, further into the room by with a better vantage point of the entry way and little opportunity for one to sneak up behind him. It was perhaps an unnecessary caution, but experience had taught the Jungle-Born Elf that caution was usually its own reward, and to act in any other fashion had a tendency to reward one with little but an untimely end. He sat on the edge of his seat, his body language perhaps revealing more than he would wish as he pulled the chair away from the table. He was like a trapped animal, caught in the hunter’s grasp but alert for that moment that had to come, call it what you will, the moment which held the greatest opportunity for escape. He said nothing to the Tengu, Akael was not uncomfortable with silence, he may have even gone as far as to say he preferred it.

He did not have long to wait, other assorted individuals of the motley kind that made up the resistance arrived in drips and drabs. It surprised him the sheer unsuitability of those that appeared to any single task, at least to his mind, though he could only assume whatever the Tengu had in store for them would make the choices at least somewhat clear. Time would tell. As he sat there in silence keeping his eyes low in that fashion which to the untrained observer could often make a man invisible, his senses took in all around him with the ease of a Jungle Hunter. The only slight marring to his strong concentration was the niggling but persistent ache of unfulfilled addiction, ignored for now, he knew it would return with a vengeance. 

As the plan was outlined and the reason for his presence became clear Akael frowned beneath his hood. There were clear issues with the plan, not to mention the clear fact that he had severe doubts it had even the slightest inkling of success. He couldn’t be certain as he was unfamiliar with the nuances of the city and with social interactions outside his tribe in general, but when applying his experience to the situation it did not sit well. For one, he was not entirely sure the Tengu was sane, at least he did not seem to have the state of mind required for ordering a group of unsuited individuals on a mission that could see them all dead. The drink was the first clue, the second was the abstract dejection in his voice. Akael puzzled over this, unsuited himself for further perceptions in regards to the Tengu himself, wishing he had the eloquence to the broach the topic with the other individuals. The second issue was simple, why were they sending such a group on this mission, a group whose very diversity became their greatest misfortune, they would stick out like a sore thumb by his estimation. Akael was not familiar with the city, but when a warrior a shaman and a scout come together, one grows suspicious. When three scouts run together, they scout, when three warriors run together, they plan to fight, when one of each run together, their purpose becomes more complicated, and as a result, more suspicious. Again, Akael was unsuited to query the issue further, could his fellows?

He did have one specific insight though.

[color=00a651]“This War Leader is the problem, yes?”[/color] Akael asked uncomfortably, his voice cold and almost quiet. 

[color=00a651]“Why send the Mongoose to release another when the first could so easily slay the snake?”[/color] His analogy was strange, probably as a result of his time spent in the jungle, but he still made an obvious point. If the group was to be sent on a dangerous mission and would likely face up against this war leader anyway, why not have them assassinate the man outright rather than struggling to release another for the task?

[color=00a651]"Maybe we cannot match him, but poison brings death to all equally."[/color]

[u][b]Summary:[/b][/u] Akael watches the others enter the room from one side of the table, after the briefing he questions why the group would be sent to rescue a man to kill the Warleader, when it would be of similar difficulty to just assassinating him outright if not harder and more complicated.

He also has private doubts about the Tengu's state of mind and the suitability of the group for any covert plan, but lacks the necessary understanding to solve the issues.