[color=fff79a][b][h3]Baraian Paladice[/h3][/b][/color] The battle with their unknown attacker had further drained the four sewer warriors of their strength. As if things had not been bad enough to begin with travelling through the reeking place they found themselves in. Kuroi had pushed himself hardest of them all, and now he seemed unable to lead them. The dark elf quickly considered the options and decided they indeed couldn't afford to stop. Their attacker was not alone for certain, they had to continue onwards. After all the success of the rebellion lied with these humans, and they had to be brought to Belle and the others. That was surely the only way to defeat the lich. [color=fff79a][b]"We have to keep moving... help me pick him up."[/b][/color] Baraian said in his monotone voice, but with a hint of urgency. [color=fff79a][b]"We cannot stay. We have to continue..."[/b][/color] The dark elf stumbled over towards Kuroi and Ayita and reached down to try lift Kuroi by his arm, placing it around his shoulder. [color=fff79a][b]"If we stay here we will not last long. We will become afflicted by illness, our wounds will fester and ultimately more foes will show up... We must seek refuge in the forests, only there will they lose trace of us."[/b][/color] He explained in a hurried manner, looking over towards Torvi. [color=fff79a][b]"Best dress the wound as soon as we can."[/b][/color] He gritted his teeth as the pain of his still weakened arm made it's presence known. His eyes soon afterwards darted to Ayita. [color=fff79a][b]"You lead the way...I cannot defend you alone. We need him."[/b][/color] The dark elf nodded towards Kuroi. [color=f7976a][h3]Carneylus Creznek[/h3][/color] Carneylus looked as if he had been struck by an arrow of accusation when Valaeon addressed the fact that there had been a gambling thing going on. [color=f7976a][b]"I.. well... when you put it that way..."[/b][/color] Carneylus began to rub the back of his neck slightly. [color=f7976a][b]"I think it was more she betting with me than the other way around... uh.. beating people up? You make it sound alot worse than it is. It was just a spur of the moment."[/b][/color] Carneylus looked at his draconic friend, and he attempted to look sincere despite the fact that he had beaten up those dark elves pretty badly. The duo's conversation was soon interupted by the young girl which was moving back to them at quick and angry steps. [color=92278f][b]"What a load of crap! You meant to do them in from the start you sleazy flying dog! And I am no child! I am fourteen years old! Also did I hear something about my horns?!"[/b][/color] She pouted, pointed and stared at Valaeon as if his next words were a matter of life and death, that or being bullrushed by a raging bull in pint size. Carneylus felt a slight drop of sweat fall down his neck as the conversation proceeded forwards. [color=f7976a][b]"Ahaha... oh that's right. I think I kind of did beat them up. Sorry for not letting you know about it, but I didn't want to beat them up that badly. They just happened to be harrassing the merchants. And if what you are saying is indeed so, we should prepare some room for them to rest at and provide food."[/b][/color] The winged man said in a thoughtful manner, as he reached one of his hands up to his chin, looking Valaeon over. [color=92278f][b]"For who? Don't tell me you are with the reb-!"[/b][/color] The young girl began to speak, but was soon silenced by the winged man, which had reached down and placed a hand before her mouth, just managing to keep it close for a brief moment before she bit his hand, causing him to losen the grip. [color=92278f][b]"Hands off! Old creep!"[/b][/color] She snarled and cussed, but seemed to calm down quickly. [color=92278f][b]"I knew you were dumb, but that dumb? Wow! But I get it! I won't tell anyone unless they pay me a big fat sack of amas... And you better buy me dinner later just to be sure!"[/b][/color] Minothea gave a smug and sly grin to the duo, there was a big hint of playfulness on her face but also signs of understanding. [color=aba000][b][h3]Elthrael Vol'Kerno[/h3][/b][/color] Kenia and Bowyn's comments on his return had been less than joyful, it didn't take an expert to see or hear that. But despite that, the moth fairy prefered this company before what the other seemed to offer. He didn't know who it were that Elsea travelled with, but the possibility of her lighting things on fire was making lingering with such a group a less appealing thing. While he felt he could still deal with her, there was absolutely no gain in fighting her. She was the kind of person which didn't submit unless you broke her spirit alltogether, which in itself would make her less effective for killing thch. Elthrael set his attention on Bowyn after having given Kenia a soft snorting sound in greeting. He landed next to Zephyrin, while still keeping his eyes on Bowyn. [color=aba000][b]"You could say that. I simply do not prefer to keep company with humans which cannot control their powers. What was causing the fire was a reckless human girl, which I've met before, and seemingly she had three new companions after her former had their individual misfortunes. The girl in question while possessing a power capable of harming the lich, she cannot kill him. Those who aren't controlling the power are in turn controlled by the power. This flamehaired girl, Elsea is the kind which burn all the bridges, ultimately leaving her with nowhere left to go."[/b][/color] While he had noticed the newly arrived girl about the same time as the rest did, he chose to not focus on her until he had addressed Bowyn, but now as that was over he scanned the new arrival with his golden eyes as he stood next to Zephyrin. [color=aba000][i]'A travelling trader through this forest all by herself and without anything to trade with? Hmph.. just how dimwitted do you take us for girl? You are here for another reason. I wonder what that is...'[/i][/color] He thought as he silently observed the girl as Zephyrin was introducing herself to the newcomer. The golden-eyed fairy knew well enough to never approach anyone asking for directions while holding a map. It was a commonly used ruse of tricksters to pickpocket or sneakattack others, he wouldn't fall prey to such a thing. If this girl was foolish enough to attempt such a thing in this company however was doubtful at best. [color=aba000][b]"Ahh... a trader on a little stroll through the forest of bewilderment all by herself hm? I am Elthrael. Afraid I cannot help you with that map issue however... but you are free to join this forest parade of the jolly she-elf. Ever heard of it? They say it was invented by the most sourest of elven women."[/b][/color] The moth fairy added in a smug manner as he threw a side-glance towards Kenia's direction. [color=aba000][i]'Getting lost despite having a map? Thinking she can fool us into believing she's some kind of trader without goods? Either she is a great deceiver or the biggest fool yet. Good grief...'[/i][/color] The moth fairy thought and smirked, while keeping his eyes in the direction of Kenia. [color=aba000][b]"But do let us get a move on, there are things which need to be confirmed. Also..."[/b][/color] Elthrael smirked as he took out two apples from his robe, throwing one each towards Zephyrin and Clara. [color=aba000][b]"Eat to live, or live to be eaten. I guess either one works, one is more prefered than the other though."[/b][/color]