Kaleeth tried in vain to manipulate the strings on her dress she needed to untie, but did not have the fine motor control to actually loosen them. "I...yes, I think. I hate this thing. It is uncomfortable...and it doesn't make sense, and...and now it has sand in it. I should...throw it in the fire and steal your clothes." She answered to Janius. Slowly, she managed to sit herself up and move herself closer to him. Even in her current state, she had enough presence of mind to realize that she should probably be quiet, since everyone was trying to get to sleep. "I don't think I care if people think I'm strange anymore. I just...I'd rather be...not uncomfortable."
Ahnasha laid down beside Fendros once she finally managed to get Rhazii back to sleep. In the interest of not waking him up again, they only gave each other a quick kiss before laying down. For her, she had a mix of hope and worry for the medicine. Obviously, if it worked, it would be a great benefit to their mental well-being, but she did recall Ariel mentioning the possibility of memory loss as a side effect. Hopefully, the medicine did not interfere with their memories severely enough that they could no longer use it.
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"Don't worry about it. I don't know all of what happened to your sister, but if she is getting better, then that is all that matters." Rukeewei answered before returning her kiss. Despite their awkwardness, Sabine's questions had been somewhat revealing to him. After a few moments, he wrapped his arms around her to give her a hug, then started to smile once she could no longer see his face.
"Oh, yes, okay." Kaleeth said, immediately forgetting the question she was answering. Janius placed her down, but she only managed to sit up for a few seconds before falling on her back in the sand. It was a clear night, and with no trees above them, she could see the stars a great deal more clearly than in most places in the marsh. In fact, apart from the previous night, it was the most complete and spectacular night sky she had ever seen. She had no knowledge of the constellations, but her mind did try to form its own shapes out of the stars above. "Is the sky always this bright? It looks brighter than normal; so many stars. I feel like I could stay here forever." She commented, trying to become more comfortable by unsuccessfully attempting to remove her dress.
Ahnasha tried her spoonful of the medicine directly after Fendros, though she did not like its taste near as much as Fendros seemed to. Still, it was tolerable, and as long as it stopped her nightmares, she could not care less how it tasted. "Ah...well, at least we only have to have a spoonful at a time. If this works, though, I might actually be comfortable with going to sleep for a change. Could you unpack our bedroll? I'm going to see if I can get Rhazii to sleep again. He at least seems like he is still tired."
"Oh, yes, okay." Kaleeth said, immediately forgetting the question she was answering. Janius placed her down, but she only managed to sit up for a few seconds before falling on her back in the sand. It was a clear night, and with no trees above them, she could see the stars a great deal more clearly than in most places in the marsh. In fact, apart from the previous night, it was the most complete and spectacular night sky she had ever seen. She had no knowledge of the constellations, but her mind did try to form its own shapes out of the stars above. "Is the sky always this bright? It looks brighter than normal; so many stars. I feel like I could stay here forever." She commented, trying to become more comfortable by unsuccessfully attempting to remove her dress.
Ahnasha tried her spoonful of the medicine directly after Fendros, though she did not like its taste near as much as Fendros seemed to. Still, it was tolerable, and as long as it stopped her nightmares, she could not care less how it tasted. "Ah...well, at least we only have to have a spoonful at a time. If this works, though, I might actually be comfortable with going to sleep for a change. Could you unpack our bedroll? I'm going to see if I can get Rhazii to sleep again. He at least seems like he is still tired."
"We will send a letter every time we reach a city." Meesei said reassuringly. "And I promise I will dedicate everything I can to raising her to be the fine young woman she is becoming. Even with her insatiable curiosity, she only has a few years to make up for lost time, so I swear that I will give her every lesson I can. I will never deny her the answer to any question, to any kind of knowledge she seeks. By the time she matures fully, I promise she will be at no disadvantage to anyone else. Goodnight, Ariel."
Meesei caught up to the others quickly after taking her leave. With how slowly Kaleeth was having to move, they had not gotten all that far. Night had fallen hours ago, not that anyone in the pack had trouble seeing. Although they did receive a few looks from a few suspicious looking individuals as they passed by, they were not bothered as they left the city, either because they were not actually criminals, or because the pack was too large of a group to bother.
The walk back to the location of their camp was going painfully slow at first, until Lorag recommended that Janius just pick up and carry Kaleeth. Immediately afterwards, she attempted to literally jump into his arms, only to fall flat on her face, though if it caused any pain, Kaleeth did not seem to feel it. She simply allowed Janius to pick her up off the ground so that they could continue at an improved pace to camp.
Once at their spot at the beach, Meesei started building their fire while the others quickly unpacked the bedrolls. Kaleeth was obviously in no condition to help, but she was making it difficult for Janius to put her down by keeping her arms wrapped tightly around him. "You...you should carry me more often." Kaleeth said blissfully.
Meesei caught up to the others quickly after taking her leave. With how slowly Kaleeth was having to move, they had not gotten all that far. Night had fallen hours ago, not that anyone in the pack had trouble seeing. Although they did receive a few looks from a few suspicious looking individuals as they passed by, they were not bothered as they left the city, either because they were not actually criminals, or because the pack was too large of a group to bother.
The walk back to the location of their camp was going painfully slow at first, until Lorag recommended that Janius just pick up and carry Kaleeth. Immediately afterwards, she attempted to literally jump into his arms, only to fall flat on her face, though if it caused any pain, Kaleeth did not seem to feel it. She simply allowed Janius to pick her up off the ground so that they could continue at an improved pace to camp.
Once at their spot at the beach, Meesei started building their fire while the others quickly unpacked the bedrolls. Kaleeth was obviously in no condition to help, but she was making it difficult for Janius to put her down by keeping her arms wrapped tightly around him. "You...you should carry me more often." Kaleeth said blissfully.
Once Ahnasha had carefully collected Rhazii and the others had left the inn, Meesei made sure to stay behind to speak with Ariel. She wanted to make sure Sabine had plenty of time to talk with Ariel the next day, so this was likely to be the last conversation of any decent length which she would have with her. "I know I have said this many times before, but...I cannot overstate how helpful you have been to Sabine. Even before her ritual, you helped her to start opening up in a way I had not seen since I first met her. I just want you to know that, no matter what you think you did to her before, she is better now, and it is a large part because of you. It's just..." Meesei began, letting out a saddened sigh. "...tomorrow is very likely the last day you will see her. We are traveling far away and, well, you know what our responsibilities are. I just want you to never doubt that you have had a greatly beneficial impact on her life. With all of that being said, there is one thing that, even if you cannot see her face-to-face, might give some hope to at least speaking to her. I did not want to say anything before, so as not to get her hopes up unnecessarily, but there does exist magic that can transfer messages over a distance, enchantment mostly. Some of them can transfer simple thoughts, while others are advanced enough to act almost like a window to another place. Unfortunately, I do not know this magic, I only know of it. The closest I can create is an enchantment that can discern the location of the matching enchantment over a short range. It is possible that I might be able to find or create an enchantment like this and send it to you by courier, but understand that it will likely be years before that happens, if it ever happens at all. I wish I could give you a guarantee, but...I just want you to know that there is at least some hope."
"Hmm, I supposed it wasn't a complete paradise as I had heard, but still, it sounds quite interesting. I'll have to make sure to find out when one of those festivals is occurring if I ever travel there. It seems like that would be the best time to visit. And a tower that tall...I would love to see it for myself. Perhaps someday." Rukeewei commented.
The conversation continued for a while after everyone had finished their meal. Kaleeth even joined in to the best of her ability after failing spectacularly to steal Lorag's mead. It was not long, however, before the same fatigue Sabine was experiencing started to show in the others as well, particularly in Kaleeth and Janius, due to their intense training hours before. Combined with her intoxication, Kaleeth could hardly sit up straight any longer and had resorted to leaning on Janius for support.
Eventually, after a sufficient lapse in conversation, Meesei decided to give one last thanks to their hosts. "I believe it is close to time for us to return to camp. I would like to thank you again for inviting us here. I truly wish we did not have to leave so soon. If we ever find our way back to Thorn, then I will make sure the next round of wine is on us." She said with a smile. "Do you think you will have the time to see us off at the docks tomorrow?" She asked. Meesei could not imagine that it would be so easy for Ariel to say goodbye to Sabine, especially considering how far away they were traveling. Realistically, the chance of them ever returning to Thorn was slim. Meesei hoped to be able to catch Ariel alone to speak to her before they went back to camp.
The conversation continued for a while after everyone had finished their meal. Kaleeth even joined in to the best of her ability after failing spectacularly to steal Lorag's mead. It was not long, however, before the same fatigue Sabine was experiencing started to show in the others as well, particularly in Kaleeth and Janius, due to their intense training hours before. Combined with her intoxication, Kaleeth could hardly sit up straight any longer and had resorted to leaning on Janius for support.
Eventually, after a sufficient lapse in conversation, Meesei decided to give one last thanks to their hosts. "I believe it is close to time for us to return to camp. I would like to thank you again for inviting us here. I truly wish we did not have to leave so soon. If we ever find our way back to Thorn, then I will make sure the next round of wine is on us." She said with a smile. "Do you think you will have the time to see us off at the docks tomorrow?" She asked. Meesei could not imagine that it would be so easy for Ariel to say goodbye to Sabine, especially considering how far away they were traveling. Realistically, the chance of them ever returning to Thorn was slim. Meesei hoped to be able to catch Ariel alone to speak to her before they went back to camp.
The team rushed to get clear of the explosive as soon as Bit gave the word. The rebels were closer than twenty seconds behind, but all it took was some suppressing fire from the team to keep them at bay long enough for the detonation. True to Bit's mode of operation, the explosion was strong enough to shake the hallway, and collapse both parts of the ceiling and floor beneath. With parts of the floor above crashing in to fill the gap, the hallway behind them was now impassable, at least in any decent amount of time. Unfortunately, they did not have time to stop and rest, as they were very nearly at the data center.
The ran forward as fast as their legs could carry them until they reached the correct door on the right side of the hall. The door was locked down, but once again, Bit's talents got them through rather readily. There were only two armed guards, both of which were cut down quickly by a torrent of plasma. The other four in the room were unarmed, and behaving rather differently from one another. Two were in one corner and had their hands up immediately as soon as the team stepped into the room, while the other two had been closer to the guards, and only surrendered once the team's weapons were trained on them. Rareth regarded the four suspiciously, but she was not about to execute unarmed prisoners. It could be that they were hostages, like the mechanic from before.
"Get them secured, I'll work on the the terminal." Rareth ordered as she rushed over to the computer.
The ran forward as fast as their legs could carry them until they reached the correct door on the right side of the hall. The door was locked down, but once again, Bit's talents got them through rather readily. There were only two armed guards, both of which were cut down quickly by a torrent of plasma. The other four in the room were unarmed, and behaving rather differently from one another. Two were in one corner and had their hands up immediately as soon as the team stepped into the room, while the other two had been closer to the guards, and only surrendered once the team's weapons were trained on them. Rareth regarded the four suspiciously, but she was not about to execute unarmed prisoners. It could be that they were hostages, like the mechanic from before.
"Get them secured, I'll work on the the terminal." Rareth ordered as she rushed over to the computer.
"Not too much out of the ordinary." Rukeewei answered. "I did hear about the guard breaking up some small criminal group recently, but they were skooma smugglers and, in this case, not much of a violent element. With the amount of gold the city dedicates to the guard, I would be surprised if anything larger than that formed in the first place. Or, if they have, they are very well hidden. Thorn claims to be the safest city in Black Marsh. Whether that is true or not I do not know, but I have always felt safe here."
Rukeewei paused a moment and started to look at Janius with a bit of curiosity. "I hear a lot about the Imperial City from visitors to the city. From the way they tell it, it is an extravagant place with plenty of wealth, and, overall, the safest place in all of Tamriel. I also hear a lot of boasting and tall tales from visitors as well. I recall being told that you are from the Empire's capital; is that description of it accurate? It seems like such an ancient and interesting place. If I am ever able to travel, I was wondering if it would be a good destination?"
Rukeewei paused a moment and started to look at Janius with a bit of curiosity. "I hear a lot about the Imperial City from visitors to the city. From the way they tell it, it is an extravagant place with plenty of wealth, and, overall, the safest place in all of Tamriel. I also hear a lot of boasting and tall tales from visitors as well. I recall being told that you are from the Empire's capital; is that description of it accurate? It seems like such an ancient and interesting place. If I am ever able to travel, I was wondering if it would be a good destination?"
"Aw, but I like the wine!" Kaleeth said to Janius with a brief, disappointed look. As soon as the next person spoke up, however, she returned to a perfectly happy state as she listened on.
"Neer has been doing quite well, actually." Rukeewei answered shortly after finishing his meal. "Her business has grown quite a lot over the past few years. Her designs have actually won several competitions. Honestly, her store makes enough that my brother could probably stop working altogether. He hasn't, though, and I don't think he ever will. He might not show it, but he has just as much pride in this place as I do. More excitingly, though, is the fact that they are going to be parents soon enough. Neercana's egg is already in the hatching pools."
"They have an egg? That's great!" Kaleeth said with a sudden smile and enthusiasm. She did not know his brother or Neercana, but that did not diminish her unbreakably good mood. "I want to have an egg too, but Janius thinks we should wait. I was sad at first, but I don't mind now. It gives me more time to think of names...and everything." Her present state gave her no issues with giving away such personal information. She did not think that Janius might not want her to share such details of their relationship, but at least, with how drunk she currently was, it was very likely that she was being entirely honest at the moment, if he had any doubts as to her true opinion.
"Neer has been doing quite well, actually." Rukeewei answered shortly after finishing his meal. "Her business has grown quite a lot over the past few years. Her designs have actually won several competitions. Honestly, her store makes enough that my brother could probably stop working altogether. He hasn't, though, and I don't think he ever will. He might not show it, but he has just as much pride in this place as I do. More excitingly, though, is the fact that they are going to be parents soon enough. Neercana's egg is already in the hatching pools."
"They have an egg? That's great!" Kaleeth said with a sudden smile and enthusiasm. She did not know his brother or Neercana, but that did not diminish her unbreakably good mood. "I want to have an egg too, but Janius thinks we should wait. I was sad at first, but I don't mind now. It gives me more time to think of names...and everything." Her present state gave her no issues with giving away such personal information. She did not think that Janius might not want her to share such details of their relationship, but at least, with how drunk she currently was, it was very likely that she was being entirely honest at the moment, if he had any doubts as to her true opinion.
I think I need to go to bed now. Goodnight.
Kaleeth did not say anything at first and instead placed her hands on both of his cheeks before leaning in and giving him a kiss. "I...feel great." She said, letting go of him just as quickly as she grabbed him. As if nothing had happened, she then immediately went back to frowning at her empty cup and occasionally glancing at Janius'.
"So...roughly how strong is this wine?" Meesei asked in a casual tone. Kaleeth's intoxication was apparent, but at least this time, both she and Janius were in an adequate state of mind to look after her. She did not expect to see any surprise Argonian eggs in their future. Since there was no more wine for her to have, her state could not worsen, which was comforting.
"It's moderately strong, at most. I promise. But...I take it she hasn't had alcohol before?" Rukeewei asked.
"No, no she hasn't." Meesei chuckled. Presently, Kaleeth was making an attempt at slowly reaching over towards Janius' cup, not knowing that everyone was watching her.
"So...roughly how strong is this wine?" Meesei asked in a casual tone. Kaleeth's intoxication was apparent, but at least this time, both she and Janius were in an adequate state of mind to look after her. She did not expect to see any surprise Argonian eggs in their future. Since there was no more wine for her to have, her state could not worsen, which was comforting.
"It's moderately strong, at most. I promise. But...I take it she hasn't had alcohol before?" Rukeewei asked.
"No, no she hasn't." Meesei chuckled. Presently, Kaleeth was making an attempt at slowly reaching over towards Janius' cup, not knowing that everyone was watching her.
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