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Ethelred wasn't too surprised that the cat to talk back to him, or that it was quite smarmy.  He was, however, surprised to see its shape shift into that of a human woman.

By all accounts it was good news that this cat was actually a druid rather than a disguised Unseelie.  He wasn't too pleased with her attitude, however, although he wasn't entirely sure if she was insulting him on purpose or if it was what passed for compliments from someone removed from human civilization.

[color=6ecff6]"If you must know, we're knights of Queen Sorcha.  My name is Ethelred, and I can assure you that despite my appearance, I am human.  The swordswoman is Elnith, the squire is Lugh.  We've come here to investigate Unseelie activity and some disappearances of local villagers,"[/color] he answered, trying his best to act professionally.  [color=6ecff6]"I've been told that the Unseelie have been using singing to lure people into the woods.  Judging by these unnatural flower beds, the monsters, and...this,"[/color] he said, pointing his lance to the arm that he had excavated, [color=6ecff6]"Our foe shouldn't be too far away."[/color]

[color=6ecff6]"What about you, Druid?"[/color] he asked.  [color=6ecff6]"What brings you here to the site of the Unseelie's murderous games?"[/color]  As long as Lugh wasn't sensing any corruption on her, the Frozen Knight was willing to give her the benefit of a doubt.

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