Muttonhawk

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

"Oh, I was just thinking of some distance things with different elevations." Fendros' smile broadened. "I knew you'd be up for a competition." Fendros glanced ahead. "And, yes, I might get an early night's sleep tonight after today's travelling."

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Sabine sniffed again. She did not loosen her grip on Peiter at all, neither did she hesitate to answer. She shook her head and swallowed before speaking. "I tried. I tried with all my strength. It was too heavy."

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Fendros paused for a while, frowning in thought. Without anything specifically coming to his mind, he slowly shook his head. "No, she appears to be perfectly trustworthy," Fendros stated. He looked to Ahnasha with a consoling smile and slid a hand down her back. "It might just be a memory or something. I'm sure it'll come to me eventually if its important."

They proceeded for a little while longer before Fendros spoke up again. He was apparently in a good mood, considering recent events. "Ahna? Would you be interested in doing some archery practice, outside, tomorrow evening with me?" Fendros took Ahnasha's hand as they walked the halls. "I have an idea for something we could try in these hills that we don't normally get to do."

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Peiter could try to hide himself all he wanted. His words made his feelings abundantly clear to Sabine. As he spoke, Sabine started to become somewhat blank herself. Perhaps it was simply mirroring Peiter's expression, or perhaps she didn't want to make the situation worse. However, in the end, Sabine still stepped forward and hugged Peiter as tightly as she could.

After a short time embracing, Sabine sniffed and Peiter could feel her tears against his shoulder. "I...feel like a fool," Sabine mumbled in a high pitch. "I said the visit would cheer you up and it did not help at all. I should have known La'khay would be mourning. I am sorry, Peiter."

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

"Farewell, Marcaille." Fendros unfolded his arms and waved to the alchemist on the way out.

On the walk back, Fendros had his brow lowered in thought, but it may not have been exactly about what Ahnasha was concerned about. They walked along in silence for barely a minute before Fendros said anything.

"Ahna," Fendros said in a surprisingly puzzled manner. "I don't want to sound superstitious, or paranoid, or anything but...don't you feel like there's something we're missing about Marcaille?" Fendros raised an eyebrow and turned his head to face Ahnasha while they walked. "Something doesn't seem right. I know Marcaille seems fine and she's undoubtedly an expert -- we're lucky to have found her, though..." Fendros looked ahead, tensed his lips up, and sucked in a breath through his teeth. "I don't know."

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After another several minutes giving La'khay some comfort, Sabine eventually picked up on Peiter's emotions again. There was little purpose in making Peiter sit through this all with how tense he seemed to be getting. Sabine rose up from her seat on the bed next to La'khay and tilted her head to speak to her.

"La'khay, we are sorry. We must be going." Sabine reached a hand out to her shoulder. "Let us know if you need anything. We are here for you, like you were for us." Sabine wrapped her arms around La'khay and gave her one, last, long hug. When she pulled away, Sabine gestured to where she could see their painting in the corner of the room. "We will take the painting over to our belongings so we do not forget it. Thank you again for making it for us. We will see you both later." Sabine waved to La'tahne as well. "Bye."

Even though it may have seemed abrupt, Sabine walked over to take Peiter's hand after she picked up the painting and walked him outside of the room. Once they were in the hallway, Sabine stopped, leaned the painting against the wall, and took Peiter's hand between hers. "Are you okay?" she asked with a look of worry.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Fendros was still for a moment. He had turned a blind eye to Ahnasha's research before, and that undoubtedly involved souls and bodies. All the same, hearing it from Marcaille's mouth sounded unsettling for some reason. Fendros took a breath to silence his mind and attempted a grateful smile.

"Thank you so much, Marcaille. This means a lot to us." Fendros said, successfully hiding his concerns. "If there is anything that we can help you with in the meantime, please say so."

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Sabine resisted the temptations to clarify some things to La'khay. Mainly that they were part of the attacking force and it was possible that some of their friends fell to the gas, meaning that their spirits would not be living on in the traditional sense. However, if there was one thing that Sabine had plenty of practice with in her entire life, it was leaving things unsaid.

Instead, Sabine just found a seat next to La'khay and gave her shoulder a comforting rub. She looked to Peiter and tried to improve his mood with a smile, for what it was worth. With her other hand, she gestured for Peiter to sit next to her.

Sabine resolved to be by La'khay's side for as long as they were needed. They could pick up the painting on the way out. Sabine would have some words to say to Peiter afterwards, as well.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Eh, fair enough. Skyrim's hasn't got the most detailed customisations anyway. Still interesting to look at.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

That's weird. I thought Skyrim already had fins for Argonians. Maybe I'm thinking of Oblivion or ESO.

Send me some screenshots when you're done. I'm interested to take a look.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Marcaille's resolution was more than they had bargained for. Fendros was surprised. For the first time, Ahnasha could have direct instruction rather than working everything out for herself. At the same time, Fendros was cautious. He had an odd feeling about Marcaille, not because of any behaviour she had displayed so far, but something else. It was something Fendros couldn't put his finger on.

Fendros crossed his arms, despite his curious look, and turned to Ahnasha to hear her answer.

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Sabine walked over to La'tahne as well and gave her a solemn hug. "Hello to you, too, La'tahne." It was really more of a distraction from the mixed feelings that Sabine had. She felt incredibly sorry for La'khay and the pain she was going through, but at the same time, she was disappointed that this visit would not be as jovial as she had rashly anticipated. Peiter was just being immersed in more sadness and he was being doted on for his arm some more. Sabine bit her lips and glanced around, but there wasn't much else to change the situation now. She resolved to comfort La'khay some more and hopefully take attention away from Peiter.

"We are here for you, La'khay," Sabine said softly. She was more mimicking the comforting words of others than anything she knew to say herself. "When did you find out?"

Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

The image that Kho was hiding from all of us all this time.

Call of the Hunt [EliteCommander and Muttonhawk]

Oh? Are you recreating your characters?

Also, I'm going to be busy for a while. I'm not sure when I'll get a post in.

Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

That's rough.

Sounds like someone needs to work on their ctrl-s reflex.