[@HowlsOfWinter]

Alm went and put his hand on Octavia's shoulder giving her a good look over. "[color=00aeef][b]That was a pretty bad scene, whatever it was that did that, we will make them pay. But even then you don't look so good, are you sure you are ok to go?[/b][/color]" He asked after letting her go. About at that time Gwen walked up to the trio. "[color=a187be][b]You boys go out and scout, I'll look after her,[/b][/color]" She said in a calm soothing voice. "[color=8882be][b]Be careful out there and don't stray to far. I don't like this place and we can't have you to be injured.[/b][/color]" She warned Alm and Allant while shooing them on their way both not bothering to argue with the woman, learning well from past experiences. Gwen then turned to Octavia with a smile, "[color=a187be][b]Here come with me little one I know something that will make you feel better.[/b][/color]"  the elder mage said leading her a little ways away from the group. When out of ear shot of the group Gwen then told Octavia to sit. "[color=a187be][b]Well miss heir to the Crestkeep are the voices keeping you awake at night?[/b][/color]" She asked the words coming out like a knife and suddenly Octavia was unable to move, "[color=a187be][b]Calm yourself, Young one I won't hurt you,[/b][/color]" Gwen immediately said in a soothing tone, "[color=a187be][b]You know you look exactly like your mother did at that age, such a shame your family was hunted down.[/b][/color]" She continued gently touching her hand to the young girl's cheek. "[color=a187be][b]Your Mother used to talk to me about the voices, they would nearly drive her insane at times. But there was a cure of sorts, It is nowhere a permanent solution but I can calm the voices allowing you to sleep at least.[/b][/color]" Gwen offered. "[color=a187be][b]I would teach you the spell, but you didn't follow the path of the mage. Such a waste of potential...[/b][/color]" She continued before lightly placing the palms of her hands onto Octavia's head. Almost instantly her fatigue seemed to melt away revitalizing the young warrior. "[color=a187be][b]This will help you for the day, Won't do anything about the voices but I am sure you will manage. Come see me before you come to bed and I will sooth the voices for the night.[/b][/color]" Gwen added releasing Octavia from the binding spell and starting to walk back to Jing, "[color=a187be][b]Don't worry young one I'll keep your secret.[/b][/color]" Gwen added casually walking away leaving the young girl with more questions then answers.

[@Kafka Komedy]

With Octavia seemingly plucked from the patrol Alm and Allant went on their way keeping in mind what Gwen said. After about half an hour into them scouting and finding nothing of note Alm rubbed his nose finally getting the worst of the stench from them. "[color=00aeef][b]I don't know I don't think it was Orcs,[/b][/color]" Alm commented on Allant's earlier assumption breaking the silence, "[color=00aeef][b]It was messy yes, but there weren't any orc bodies, never seen them pull off a perfect ambush that left none of their own dead, and never seen Orcs who care to retrieve their dead either. I think it was something else but I don't know what.[/b][/color]" He stated his opinion stopping for a moment to study the tracks on the ground before them. "[color=00aeef][b]Humans, nothing out of the ordinary really. All I can tell is someone or something dragged this direction.[/b][/color]" He commented while studying the tracks. But quickly shot his eyes up. "[color=00aeef][b]Sounds like there is something up ahead. I lot of somethings, I don't think we could handle it alone, time to head back,[/b][/color]" Alm said standing up and slowly moving back with Allant before turning to a brisk pace back to Jing and the group. 

[@Lyla][@ShwiggityShwah][@RoccanIronclad][@Athol][@Kafka Komedy][@HowlsOfWinter]

Jing listened to the information given to him by the others formulating his next move. "[color=7bcdc8][b]Looks like we are going to have to look deeper into the Tomb, but I agree with Jenramo we will have to proceed very carefully on our way in.[/b][/color]" Jing started, "[color=7bcdc8][b]Once Alm and Allant return we will start our advance deeper. Remember whatever these things are they fight with poison be mindful and if you get hit move back to Pox or Gwen imminently for treatment, even a scratch could prove fatal if not treated. Until they return lets start clearing the area, pile the bodies outside we will burn them to get rid of the stench. Retrieve some sort of identifying mark if possible to return to their families. Pox work with Gwen try to make a counteractive to that poison so we will be ready to treat it if and when needed. And Stephan, you can keep the coin you find, but rings and jewelry comes to me easiest way to prove their death. Everyone get to work.[/b][/color]" Jing gave out his next set of orders letting the Irregulars spread out but calling back Nanami for a moment. "[color=7bcdc8][b]That was a good find Nanami I'm proud of you. Keep close when we go on the move, This might turn out to be more action than I wanted you to have on your first mission.[/b][/color]" He said laying his hand on her head. "[color=7bcdc8][b]Stay safe my little songbird, and if anything happens come to me and I'll protect you.[/b][/color]" He said softly to his daughter before pulling her in for a hug.

It would be another fifteen minutes until Allant and Alm were able to return to the group still moving at a good speed. Jing saw the pace at which they were moving and immediately gave a sharp whistle "[color=7bcdc8][b]Everyone form up they are coming![/b][/color]" Jing yelled out not even waiting for their report Shion quickly ran outside in order to collect Yui for the fight. As everyone got ready Alm took a moment to catch his breath. "[color=00aeef][b]We were a bit faster then them... Should have about five minutes before they show up...[/b][/color]" Alm said in between breaths. "[color=00aeef][b]I hate... marathons... in this armor.....[/b][/color]" He added taking the little bit of time to regain his stamina and take his position for the fight. The next five minutes would feel like an eternity especially for those who had never been in a real fight before.