Blackout
The Meeting
Smough defensively places a hand on his prize. He wasn't planning on sharing. From what Sia told him of Trench Frenzy it's a drink fit for gods. And after parting with an official emblazoned band of Raia's old house crest for it. A trinket Smough had been planning to bribe or payoff the Western Warden with.
"Not with my booze..." Smough says summoning a few well dressed pirates to carry it off. Raia at the same time is scowling at Gaul.
"That reminds me." Raia says loud enough to get Gaul's attention. "What [i]is[/i] your objective? I thought you all might be doing the same but it's clear that everyone here has different goals."
Shadow grimaces, anticipating this the moment Gaul began to speak with certainty. "Raia, I don't think now is the best time."
"Who the hell do you think you are? I get you're all big shot outworlders but [i]you[/i]..." Raia says ignoring Shadow and fixing her gaze on Gaul. The news of slavers in her lands has put a bad taste in her mouth. "I know your type. Strength is all that matters to men like you. You think everything is just a dick swinging contest that you can kill your way out of." Raia has her arms crossed and scowl pointed at Gaul. She knows she's making a few assumptions and probably in the wrong but can't stop herself from lashing out.
"I do not think that is an accurate assessment of this man." Baruss states.
"Damare, bakemono!"
"I agree with Raia. This one is dangerous." Karnariel announces. Karnariel shifts in his seat but keeps his assertive posture. He's not forgotten Gaul's destruction of the moon.
"I am grateful you cleared the Bloodmen out of the mountain fort. From what I can tell their Spawning Pool has been destroyed as well. But the Bloodmen, for all the horrid things they are, are fiercely loyal. Not one would turn on their Baron." Raia taps the table with her finger.
"Gaul, what are your plans on dealing with Valkyrie? I think it would set everyones' minds at ease if this were discussed amongst all parties involved." Shadow states. "I also think it would be best if everyone here stated their intent as well as what brought them to this meeting in the first place. No one has asked. I'm not certain if that's because it hasn't crossed anyone's minds or because they don't want to know. But you all know each other. It's obvious to me that you came here with a set objective in mind. If someone could explain what that is."
"That is simple." Baruss speaks up. Everyone looks at him with confusion. "They wish to depose The Father."
"That's what Sia told me." Raia adds in, still very much standoffish. Karnariel looks at Lexianna. Partially for assurance. Partially to gauge her reaction.
"It's why I've decided to ally with Lexianna." Karnariel levels his gaze at Gaul once more. "Kara is mine. She may be daughter of Loki but I'm her half brother. She dies by my hand."