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[color=gray] Time: Morning

Location: Gaurav

Interactions: Dante, Darius [@Alivefalling] [@FunnyGuy] , Phia [@princess] , Viola [@13org] , Cyrus [@Helo]
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Equipment: White Haori, Gauravian luck charm bracelet, Steel Chainshirt of Deflection (3 uses per day), Disguise ring
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[color=silver][center][h1][color=92278f] [b]Gaurav[/b][/color][/h1][/center]

Phia's comforting touch and gentle words were enough to calm the injured wolf and with it allowed himself to properly relax. Her appreciation also aided in easing the pain coursing through his body, though he wanted to let her know she had no need to nor ever would. Saying anything would only serve to insult her feelings and as such, chose to leave it there for now as he left the kind fairy to her task for as long as she felt comfortable doing so.

His rest was shortlived, however, when Ulyses voice spoke up following the aged wolf's typical manner of confronting a possible threat. He had hoped it would take a few minutes longer for them to mobilize and arrive to afford him more time to recover as the outcome ended up as expected.

Even with the threat of the Roc dealt with, the reason for its attack and the two unknown traveler's appearance coinciding was sure to lead to such suspicions. And for now, Menzai could naught but lie there and hope things didn't escalate too much.

A worry that became a realized concern as Ulyses started being more active and vocal in his warnings, the stubborn canine while strong and dedicated. Not the best at handling situations that were tense; a man always eager for a battle that had been denied one of the best challenges so seldom offered. The traveler's mannerism in how they spoke back and seemingly dismissing said warnings only added fuel onto the dying embers born from this battle.

Ulyses could be seen scowling beneath the beard at their clear signs of disrespect causing his battle instinct still itching to burn. Before he could make a move, though Jin had arrived with the humans and for moment the fairies were forgotten as he was pleased to see them." So the human brats survived then? Looks like luck was on your side... mostly." Tilting his head to glance over at Dante and Menzai; concern etching his face, but he had a job to do."[color=fff200] Good to see everyone still breathing, but things ain't finished here, I'm afraid.[/color]" Shaking his head before turning his attention back to Cyrus and Viola with a stern glare.

This time it was Darius and Phia who had things to say; coming to their defense with talks of helping instead of running and how they were trustworthy. All the while, Ulyses stroked his beard as if pondering of their words." [color=fff200]Ahhhh.....it does the heart good seeing such spirited youth standing up for friends.[/color]" Chuckling with an amused smirk only to then shake his head with a long sigh." [color=fff200]I've waited to let everyone speak their peace and while I respect that spunk, sweet Phi and how trusting the two of you are, but...you have to understand my position.[/color]" Nodding his head as he motioned with a wide arc motion of his left hand to take in the entire situation.

"[color=fff200] My task is to get things in order and to figure out what happened here and why. I got people back at the village scared and rattled with the coucil breathing down my neck for a report.[/color]" Resting the axe across his shoulder, his face and tone no longer the hostile manner he appeared with.

Taking another look over the area then turned his attention back to the two unknown fairies."[color=fff200] I feel for you, but until we get to the bottom of this. Those two are the most suspicious with their timing, while likely purely coincidental, if there is a chance this was all some ploy of these two to get into our village...[/color]" Trailing off as his body shifted into a more serious pose." [color=fff200]Having said this. Until they are cleared of suspicion, they will be under my custody.[/color]" With a displeased grunt, Ulyses started to make towards the two, pushing past any that might try to bar him.

The figures standing in the trees were preparing to jump down and surround Viola and Cyrus with Ulyses drawing down upon them ready for a fight if need.

" [color=92278f]That..is enough.[/color]" Menzai's strained voice broke through, sounding weak and tired but still loud enough to be heard in the clearing. Menzai could be seen forcing himself into a sitting position, having done so through tremendous effort, his face nearly pale as ash that was slick with sweat; pain evident in those sharp eyes of which still burned with so much life. A furious tenacity only befitting the Gaurav Guardian.

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