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[color=AC5FFB]Time:[/color] Dawn
[color=AC5FFB]Location:[/color]Near River Kingdom
[color=AC5FFB]Interactions:[/color][@Jamesyco][@Alivefalling]
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The canary quickly flew off Risa's shoulder as the illusion overtook the sky. Risa's breath caught mid-song and she stared up at the translucent, hooded skeleton figure. The rumors were true. Aklenroth really did not have skin. She shuddered, unable to imagine how he lost it or retained life. She listened to his words, the color draining from her face. It had been probable that he would catch on to all this quite quickly but his reaction was worse than they could have imagined. They had to act fast and disguise the human best they could.

"What are we going to do, Risa?" The worried voice made Risa glance to her side. He had sat beside her and put his arm around her. She hugged him comfortingly. She was not sure what the best course of action was but her grandfather had taught her to always step up and lead if no one else was going to. He would say that it was in her blood to be a good leader. Because she trusted his guidance, she always trusted herself and her intuition the best she could.

"We shouldn't stay here long. With the human, we are in constant danger."Kyran had continued. 

Risa smiled at him to ease his worry, ignoring her own.[color=AC5FFB] "We will be okay here for a short time. No one knows of this area. Our names are known so we can't go home. People will look for us. "[/color] She stood up as she spoke, [color=AC5FFB]"We need to bathe and then disguise the human. He needs new clothes as well. Then maybe even ourselves. If we can do that, then we can cover some ground and find some others to group up with."[/color] Risa reached down to touch his cheek as she finished her instructions, [color=AC5FFB]"It'll be okay, sweetie. Have faith in us. "[/color]

Risa was terrified. Her hand was trembling. She thought she might cry but she held it in. If people knew of their involvement, their families could be in danger. She had been willing to give up things for herself but not her family and friends. Risa knew she had been impulsive in her actions and her youth truly showed through them. She had been warned the price of freedom was larger than most could imagine. 

Before Kyran could reply to Risa, Jean-Luc burst through the door. Aklenroth had been still speaking as the man moved to the trees to relieve himself. Risa bit her lip as he yelled out in surprise at the illusion. She was sure that was uncommon on Earth. 

"Why in god's name did you save me? You wanted that reward didn't you?" Risa stared at him with a bit of heartbreak. The poor creature thought they were using him and distrusted them. Though the distrust made her sad, she felt worse knowing he probably felt all alone. 

[color=AC5FFB]"Oh honey, I'm sorry. This is probably so overwhelming for you."[/color] She moved a bit closer to speak to him but didn't get too close to frighten him. [color=AC5FFB]"I don't want any reward. His words are probably trickery anyway. Right now, I want to protect you." [/color] Risa sighed. She was going to have to explain some of this.

[color=AC5FFB]"You were summoned by others because you have the capability to stop that monster you saw. They perished and we are continuing their cause. He is an evil being named Aklenroth that controls our land. He hoards much of the country's money and kills anyone who defies him. He has murdered many and we have no freedom with him as our leader. "[/color]Risa explained slowly, pausing for a moment to let him take that information in. [color=AC5FFB]"So, these creatures who summoned you are called Elves who brought you here in hopes of you helping them. Aklenroth killed two people who were very special to me and I want to stop him. The other girl and I are creatures called fairies. You may have heard of us in stories, perhaps. We are like you humans except we have wings and abilities to tend to nature. Our job here is to take care of the forest. That is why I could heal you since I aid in the plants and flowers in their growth. "[/color]

Risa exhaled. This was all very difficult to sum up but she did her best. [color=AC5FFB]"I am sorry you were dragged from your land and into this. It's a lot to take in. I prepared you some breakfast inside and I can show you where you can bathe. I can tell you more after you take some care of yourself."
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