[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/l6jIe5k.png[/img][/center] [color=9e0b0f][center][h1]Kara[/h1][/center][/color] [center][h3]Chapter 1 - [color=9e0b0f]In Times of Need[/color][/h3][/center] [center][@Lmpkio], [@PlatinumSkink][/center] Kara woke not long before they landed. Hevel felt her shift as she sat up and glanced around. Consciousness came back to her in a rush as she remembered the strange series of events that lead her here. She surreptitiously wiped a smear of undignified drool from the corner of her mouth and glared at Hevel's back as if checking to make sure he hadn't seen anything. But a soft growl from her stomach reminded her that she hadn't eaten since before that scuffle...a few hours ago? It felt like it had been longer. Eventually the small group landed within sight of the keep to eat, drink, and refresh before stealthily making their way closer. And now here they were, peaking over the imposing wall that surrounded the keep and discussing their next move. She made a sound of disgust at Servus' immediate urge to fight. [color=9e0b0f]"[I]I[/I] say we sit tight and wait. That is an army down there, if you haven't noticed and one that I don't particularly feel like tangling with at the moment."[/color] She winged down to the base of the wall, then folded her wings a sat with her back pressed against it, her tail curling around her feet. [color=9e0b0f]"My only objective is to see to the Fire Emblem's, and by extension, the world's safety. What do I care if humans are having another one of their wars? It will pass as all wars do."[/color] Her gaze grew distant as she spoke, her words a reminder that despite her looks, she was far older then any of them and not even slightly human. She pressed a hand to the ground. [color=9e0b0f]"I sense...the Emblem is underground, probably in a tunnel of some kind and moving fast. I shall wait here and follow where it goes. Whomever is carrying it will most likely head above ground eventually, or at the very least, lead me to a passage down."[/color] She said. [color=9e0b0f]"Until then, I wait. Feel free to go kill yourself fighting if you you wish."[/color] She said dismissively, trying to convince herself that she didn't care.