[@PaulHaynek] [@Nakushita] [@Dark Cloud] [@Restalaan] (SKA) For the most part, the journey toward their destination was largely uneventful as Kerry and her teammates took the scenic countryside of Shizuyama. However, the tranquil sightseeing came to an end as a male villager made a mad B-line toward them, disregarding the fact that they were a group of mamono. [quote]"You there, yokai! The Varjans have them! The invaders took our house...! Just by the river! They captured my parents, but they're still there! Please save them..."[/quote] [color=fff79a]"Don't worry, we'll do what we can to save your parents. Head on over to Terauchi Temple, you'll be safe there."[/color], spoke Kerry, reassuring the young man as the group proceeded toward the captured abode. Upon arrival, they would the see the large dwelling and surrounding property occupied by Varjans......and they weren't caught slacking. [color=fff79a]"Shit, I think they're onto us."[/color], she cursed, hiding with the others behind an outcropping. [color=fff79a]"Anyone got any ideas? Skar, I can throw you into the mix and I'll follow you up. We can distract them while Yuki and Sam look for the hostages."[/color]