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[h2][color=00aeef][i][b]Baronfjørd "Blackberry" Chedgusah[/b][/i][/color][/h2][i][b][color=00aeef]Dragon Born, Monk (Astral self), Level 05[/color][/b][/i]
[color=00aeef][i][b]HP:[/b][/i][/color] 27 / 40    [color=00aeef][i][b]Armor Class:[/b][/i][/color] 16  [color=00aeef][i][b]Conditions:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=00aeef][i][b]Location:[/b][/i][/color] Meeting Spot
[color=00aeef][i][b]Action:[/b][/i][/color] investigation (6)
[color=00aeef][i][b]Bonus Action:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=00aeef][i][b]Reaction:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=00aeef][i][b]Ki:[/b][/i][/color] 3/5


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Even after knowing Victoria for a while and the nature of her magics, and Morty, BlackBerry still jumped when the nearly flayed skull floating in the air begin to talk. When the pinpricks of light appeared within the hollow sockets he failed to repress a shudder and averted his eyes from its own glowing eerie lights. The voice was very different than the one that had been taunting him not even an hour ago which had been filled with gleeful malice, what now came from Toombes mouth sounded more confused or even surprised than anything. It somehow managed to sound bother right next to his ear and so far away at the same time, it made him shudder again.

Dead things should not talk.

BlackBerry continued to offer what small comfort he could to Madame L'Rose consisting almost entirely of [color=00aeef]"There, there,"[/color] and gently moving her away from her own vomit. He wished pitifully there was something he could do or say to make things better for the L'Roses but anything he thought to say seemed lacking in the face of everyrhing, and there were only so many times one could stand to hear or even say the words 'I'm sorry' before it became infuriating. So he did the next best thing and focussed on the Now to see if he could figure out the Then.

He let Victoria and Kosara take the lead given they were both more Arcanically adapt than himself and seemed less disturbed by the whole thing than he was, or even Lady Kathryn who looked to have turned a bit green. Momentarily his thoughts settled on her and her apology, and decided he had probably been unfairly waspish given that it was only by sheer happenstance that he had the stone on him. He made a mental note to apologise later. He listened to Victorias questions and tucked away the answers given for later examination when they weren't all about to freeze to death.

 The last answer especially held his interest as the words rattled through his mind and recognised them as Abyssal, or at least someone's best imitation of them. Even despite the magical nature of Toombes voice, BlackBerry struggled to make out what was spoken over the sound of the biting wind and his own chattering teeth. He was barely able to make out even what Lizbeth had heard. It was then, when he looked to her repeating what she had heard, he noticed how pale she looked. The poor thing looked scared to death, and that dress she wore was definitely not made for winter nights such as this.

[color=00aeef]"I was worrying just the same, Kosara."[/color] He drew a shivering breath in through his teeth. [color=00aeef]"It is unfortunate that Monsieur Arnaurd has already taken his leave, I do hope he made it home safely. And Madame Floquet for that matter for I have seen nether hide nor hair of her. I am certain they are both fine however as there is no sogn of any further danger this evening other than frostbite at most."[/color]

[color=00aeef]"Well. There is nothing doing standing out here at least. It is much too dark and the weather too frightful for any real investigation to take place."[/color] He shivered and stomped his feet again for emphasis. [color=00aeef]"Let us give Toombes at least some small comfort, least of all ourselves, and get him inside. Victoria, would you be able to summon Morty at all? I fear otherwise we may have to carry him ourselves."[/color] Despite the comment, BlackBerry at least had the good graces to not grimace openly at the idea. [color=00aeef]"I do suggest the Coach House so as not to disturb the others."[/color]

[color=00aeef]"For the morning, if not sooner, we shall need to investigate proper. And as for this something...well"[/color] He paused and in the silence let his eyes flick between each of the party. He had an idea of what, or more appropriately who, it might be and wondered if the others were thinking along the same lines. Even if it wasn't as he thought there was still a discussion to be had. [color=00aeef]"We shall endeavour to uncover that also after more immediate matters are settled."[/color]