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[color=0072bc][b]Time: [/b][/color]Afternoon
[color=0072bc][b]Location: [/b][/color] Near the coast
[color=0072bc][b]Interactions:[/b][/color] [@13org][@Helo][@Potter][@Eviledd1984]
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The dark elf stiffened. Myra looked confused. Mathis perhaps thoughtful if anything.

Malachi had analyzed each of their reactions swiftly as their body language and emotional reactions had been the most important part of his game. However, none of their reactions revealed his companions to be obvious enemies. An amateur would not have been able to hide their nervous reaction. If any of them was to be his enemy, then they were not certainly an amateur, either having guessed this question to come up at some point or they were not someone so easily shaken. However, what slight reactions Malachi did catch on to did give clues for him to consider.

The stiffened elf spoke first, stating he did not know, which wasn't an answer Malachi expected, however, he had a hunch there was genuine sincerity to it. Malachi noted Myra's slight negative reaction as the dark elf continued to speak. The word Aklenroth had created visible discomfort for the creature, who had acted in a rather simple, animalistic manner up to this point. He wasn't sure if she was capable of deception to any complex level. 

Malachi nodded to the elf in reply to his full statement. He was taking it in and dissecting it mentally, deciding on the best course of action whilst allowing the others to speak. 

Next to reply was Myra whose reply made the corners of his lips slightly twitch, but he held his composure. There was a lot to question about it, considering he had no idea of the names she was bringing up. This was something he'd have better luck questioning Mathis about at some point. However, there was something pure and innocent about the creature that made him picture in his mind his little boy pointing and smiling at him. His gaze faltered for only a moment.

Meanwhile, Mathis's answer was more difficult for Malachi. It sounded good on paper but less directly answered than the others, which could mean nothing, or it could mean everything. Myra calling Mathis a friend was helpful to some extent.

He was silent then he glanced between the three. [color=0072bc]"My allegiance is with those against Aklenroth. His attack a century ago caused me to lose everyone I loved. Since then, I've seen both dark elves and demons free to lash out at all types of creatures of Avalia. It would be a dishonor to my family not to do what's necessary for a safer and better world."[/color]

Malachi finally turned toward the dark elf, [color=0072bc]"Your people were exiled because they were thought to be twisted and cruel as you say, however untrue it was at the time. So given the opportunity to get revenge, that is exactly what they became. I believe you when you say that's not what you want to be, but for you to achieve that, you will have to challenge everything you've ever been told and see the other perspective. If you are ready for that, we may be able to help you find your new path."[/color]

He waved his hand toward the beach, addressing everyone, [color=0072bc]"If you wish to stay uninvolved, then traveling along this coast will provide you safe travel away from the forest's creatures. However, if you wish to travel with Belladonna and me, then for our safety, we wish to travel with those similar in motive: to invoke change for the better."[/color]