[center][h3]REX[/h3][/center]

[indent]Not that Rex had expected the investigation to take them somewhere populated, but even he could tell that searching the barrens would be difficult. Each and every spoor their target left would be crucial to their capture. In the end, though, this wouldn't be a huge issue for Rex. If he was just given the order, he’d tear apart everything between Estival and Haesting. Whoever was responsible could hide, but that was about it.[/indent]
[indent]There were no preparations for Rex to make, and Ifrari’s judgement was sound. It was wise to account for Rex’s arithmetic deficiencies, though Ifrari may have been underselling his intelligence just a little bit. It was always better to be safe rather than sorry where Rex and Number were involved though.[/indent]
[indent]He followed the dark elf to his dorms, and waited while he made preparations (averting his eyes when he changed). With awe in his eyes, Rex admired the dorm building where Ifrari lived. In particular he paid close attention to the armor stand, completely overlooking Ifrari’s board of boundless musings. Perhaps, once he’s saved up enough money, Rex too would own such decorations; although for now, he would have to be content til he had purchased proper equipment.[/indent]
[indent]Having seen the state of his dorm, Rex couldn’t determine if Ifrari was meticulous, or obsessive. Frankly, Rex wasn’t comfortable defining the difference between those two properties himself, and he settled on concluding that Ifrari was simply a curious man.[/indent]
[indent]Once the elf had finished preparing, Rex once again gave him his attention. Ifrari seemed to be particularly careful in explaining his directions to Rex, but some of his stipulations seemed as far as patronizing. Not that Rex cared nor noticed. He was too busy making sure he memorized everything Ifrari outlined.[/indent]
[indent]He was caught unaware by the implication that they might be targeted. It seemed strange that they could be subject to the same danger they were enlisted to incapacitate, but Rex supposed it was not illogical. [color=b83345]”I’ll keep my mouth shut, but if we’ve gots to, I don’t think you should worry ‘bout asking a local or two for some gossip. Not that I’ve any opposition to tracking them down out in the barrens, but usually I’ve started on these kind of problems by askin’ around.”[/color][/indent]
[indent][color=b83345]”And yeah, I’ll watch your back, sure.”[/color] Rex looked down at the pale and lithe form before him, and carefully unsheathed the large blade he was carrying on his back. [color=b83345]”Since this’d be our first time working together, I think I oughta let you know what the blacksmith and my teach taught me though. Just in case we do get into a scuffle.”[/color] Rex’s tricep twitched.[/indent]
[indent][color=b83345]”This things about twice as long as my arm, which means that I can reach about... uh... [i]three[/i] arm lengths away from me with every strike. That’s long enough for me to have the range advantange on most other swords.”[/color] As Rex said this, he levied the blade out parallel to the two of them, such that it pointed towards the space between Ifrari and the entrance. Despite holding it solely in his right arm, and despite the torque which the overextended length of steel must be exerting, Rex handled the blade as if he were holding the dried out branch of a small birch tree.[/indent]
[indent][color=b83345]”And with this, I can even hold two or three folks at bay -- if they’re all coming at me unorganized like. I just give their shields and [i]whack[/i] and move on to the next one while they stumble back. The thing is, I’ve not got any finesse, so the best I can do when fighting is to out-strength my opponents. That’s why I'll rely on you to bring all the finesse!”[/color] Rex swiftly resheathed his blade in his makeshift sheath, carefully arcing it around the dorm so as not to collide with any of the dark elf’s belongings (or the elf himself for that matter). Rex was far more dextrous with his sword than he was with his actual movements, and hopefully his handling of such a large tool could assuage some of Ifrari’s reservations on his competence.[/indent]
[indent][color=b83345]”Anyway, I think I’ve got the gist of what you’re saying. Don’t talk, be efficient, and stick together.”[/color] Rex counted these off both verbally and with his fingers. [color=b83345]”I can’t say I’m happy about that second part, but it [i]is[/i] a search and destroy mission. Just, uh, I’ll try not to complain, but let’s keep some morality in mind.”[/color] Rex shifted uncomfortably, thinking back to some less than kind adventurers he’s worked with in the past. [color=b83345]”Alright! I'm ready to head out whenever you are.”[/color][/indent]

[@SilverPaw]