[b]Renee Terfiel and Lanus Retily[/b] Interactions: [@AzureKnight] [quote]”You’ve returned, hopefully the old man’s shop wasn’t too messy for your liking."[/quote] Renee scowled hearing her words but opted not to say anything. Ultimately she got what she wanted and that was all that mattered. "Well, I'd say my lady here was quite displeased by the condition of the place." Lanus placed a hand on Renee's shoulder with a grin. "But do not fret. We've got what we need." [quote]Let us be off then.”[/quote] Renee gave a quick glare towards Lanus for his unnecessary remark before nodding at the woman. "Yes, let us be off. The quicker we arrive there the better." =========== Renee sighed, looking at the world outside her tiny window. Oh, how she despised riding these steel machines. Sure, they might be convenient to move around large distances but the way they moved never sat well on her. She never liked being confined in a small space like this! Not to mention the fact that her stomach would churn if she were to ride on them for very long, which, for this case, was definitely the case. She glanced at her partner who sat beside her. As expected, he was ogling Roze, who was sitting in front of him. She quickly gave him a good elbowing at the rib. "Ouch, what was that for?!" He protested. "Don't do that. You'll bother her." She scowled. "Oh? Then should I look upon your beauty instead, my dear?" He gave her a teasing smile. The elf's face promptly reddened. She looked away with a huff, crossing her legs and arms. Lanus chuckled. Ah, how easy it was to tease her⁓ [quote]”I still don’t like this.” Said Roze. ”I wish the others were back.” ”We’ll be fine.” Replied her Belua comrade. ”All things considered, this is just a standard survey/purification job.”” ”Rue, don’t take this lightly. The last team that went there was almost completely wiped out. Also, think about what’s become of the region, now that it’s been left unattended for the past few weeks.” She added in an annoyed tone. ”I would feel better if we had Xashan or Amelia with us.” ”If that thing was still there, I might agree with you. But, it’s long since moved on by this point. We’re just on cleanup duty right now.”[/quote] "I wouldn't count on that." Lanus chimed in on the conversation with a slightly ominous grin. "As a Reaver, I know very well that things can go south very quickly out there in the hunting grounds. Always prepare for the worst while hoping for the best." Deep down, he already declared in his heart that he would sacrifice himself for Renee's sake if they were to be up against an opponent they couldn't beat or run from. =========== The moment they arrived at the checkpoint, Renee let out a relieved sigh. [i]Finally. That took long enough.[/i] Her eyes quickly scanned her new surroundings, taking in the sight of the busy campsite. She actually was in need of the lavatory after such a long and unpleasant trip and she was hoping they could take a break before they went to whoever was in charge of the place. Suddenly, she felt Lanus's hand on her shoulder, giving it a light massage. "You okay, dear? You look pale. Need some rest?" Her heart skipped a beat. That smile, that gentle whisper of his — it was what made her fall for him in the first place. With her cheeks slightly red, she answered, "Yes, I'm alright. Just tired from the trip, that's all. You know how much I hate those vehicles." As someone who grew up in a village out in the boonies, she never experienced riding in one until she traveled with Lanus. "I know. If you want, I can cover for you." She shook her head. "No need. I'm not that tired." "Well, if you say so." He knew better than to dissuade his stubborn companion. The two then followed Ruecian and Roze to meet with the officials. They proceeded to introduce themselves as well, after the latter two did. "Greetings." Lanus bowed. "I am Lanus Retily. Pleasure to meet you." "And I am Renee Terfiel. Pleased to meet you as well." The female fae bowed as well. [quote] ”Y-you’re Ruecian Valeniquen!” He exclaimed ”Yep, in the flesh…” Ruecian responded, in an annoyed tone. ”You’ve no idea what relief your presence here brings.” He said, his spirits lifted. ”Over there is that…?” He looked over at Roze and the others. ”It’s Rozemyne Levina! We may actually be able to rest easy!” [/quote] Renee raised her eyebrows. [i]Are these two really that famous?[/i] Lanus, on the other hand, wasn't surprised in the slightest by the officials' reaction. Rozemyne was already famous for being a powerful elementalist. As for Ruecian, well, the many tales of his exploits were no secrets amongst those in the field. [quote] ”Oh, yes, of course!” The man responded. ”I presume the other two with you are newcomers? We need all the help you can give.” He looked at Lanus and Renee for a moment.[/quote] "But of course!" Lanus smiled. "If you need any galdrist or elementalist, I'm your man." "And I will be happy to assist with any alchemy you might need," Renee followed, placing her hand on her chest. They then made their way to the largest tent at the camp. Taking their seats, it didn't take long until Lanus eyed the blue-haired woman from top to bottom, earning another elbow from Renee. "Hmm, you say you don't know where the creature is now?" Lanus scratched his chin. "That's worrying. What if it pops out when we are there? I don't think we're equipped to handle such a beast on our own."