Lucy hung more to herself, and in the shadows.  She knew well that certain elves didn't take kindly to "her kind".
Although, truth be told, she really wasn't in the mood to "create a scene".

She found a place out of the way, and laid out her bed roll.  She was close enough to hear what people were saying, yet, had found a shadow that hid her from most.

She laid down and listened to the sounds of nature around her.  It was rarely that she could do such a thing.  Most of the time there were events in motion that kept her mind running.  Yet, strangely, she was relaxed.

She closed her eyes, and just listened to the sounds around her.  Her mind relaxed, until she slowly drifted off to sleep.

Justin rose and moved away from the brunet, her lack of response was as clear an insult to both the child and himself, as any slavers blade. Crossing the campsite to the sad girl Justin crouched down beside her. Young Mistress hath Thee partaken of suffice to eat. he quietly asked hoping to draw her out
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    Mollen and his  scouts  arrive  back at Camp, sunrise is about an hour away. He wakes  Kree from  his  sleep, from what we can see?..the slavers  did not even come out to check thier dead? But  we did hear shouting  from inside....It is a wise choice  for us to take the people  across the grasslands...we will stay with in the tree line Until we have to break out...if your people Leave  shortly, any one following  should go after you, rather then chance our forest...

 Kree Nods  as  he stands Up and calls out,arrows!..wake Up, there is a brook a few yards into the trees, to freshen up...then come back, a quick bite to eat and we head back down the Furman's  chain.

 The  ex-slaves Look up, one man asks,..and what of us?

 The Ironwood Elves  will take you  to the grasslands, and the forts  down on the road...from there..to the Bowshot  Ferry..from there? you should be able to travel safely to Ironmound...

 he  twirls his bow  and heads  off to the brook.

After the nights rest Justin rose early to offer Prayers and Devotions to Eta. When Kree informed them of the pool Justin accompanied the Captain to the pool and refresh himself for the trail ahead.
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Jenna wakes well before the dawn and, careful not to wake the young girl, gathers her pack and goes into the wood to gather her game and snares.  She returns just as the Ironwood Elves are returning and, hearing the report, returns to her bedroll and prepares to leave.

The girl wakes and asks to feed Bailey.  Jenna gives her a couple apples she had saved for morning and Bailey happily chomps away at them to the giggling delight of the child.  As Jenna cleans her catch and prepares a small fire to smoke the meat for traveling, a woman from the refugees approaches and collects the child.  I hope she wasn't a bother, she really likes horses, the woman says and begins to pull the child back to the group.

Thank you! I won't forget you, and then she is gone.

I never even got her name, and she wonders if she should go after the girl.  But the reality of who she is and what she's come here to do sets in, and Jenna turns back to her camp and begins packing up.  Bailey nickers with contempt and Jenna looks up at the big horse.  What?  Should I ask her to come with?  Perhaps I could be her mother?  Right after I kill Cracked-Fang and any other gnolls I find around him?  Maybe she could hold your reigns while I do it?  She turns away and begins rolling up her bedroll.  Or maybe I could get her name and send her letters on her birthday?  Except I'm not from here and I intend to return to Andoria as soon as this business is over!  Keep your opinions to yourself if they aren't useful!

Bailey only snorts and wanders a few feet away to munch on some green grass.  Once Jenna has all her belongings in the saddlebags she walks over to the big horse and strokes her big neck.  Forgive me my friend.  I'm not angry with you.  I just need this to be over.  Bailey nickers softly and nudges Jenna's chest before Jenna begins saddling the big mare and putting the bags and bedroll on her.

While the game finishes smoking, Jenna goes down to the stream, splashes her face, fills her water flasks and then returns.  Once the meat is finished she wraps it in a pouch she keeps for such occasions and places it in the saddle bag.  Finally prepared to leave, Jenna goes to breakfast with the others and approaches Kree.  So what's the plan for today?  You need me to scout ahead or something else?

   Ask Jenna asked, he answered,we head  down the Furman's Chain, back to Olant. We have a ship waiting  offshore  for us..... The trail is  fairly clear. And an armed  party , such as  a=ours  should not be attacked, But...one can never tell...

 then he speaks up for all the arrows to hear,As soon as we are ready..Brie, Jenna and Diana Mount up and   take  the point.... Rolf will take the rear Guard...Ivy and Myself  will go on foot and  travel down the Tree lines on either Flank..the rest of You  ride what horses we have from the  Slavers, and stay together...we don't stop until we reach the next town

Having refreshed herself Myranda joined the others in their morning meal. Giving thanks to the Sisters on behalf of all gathered here. After which she takes one of the mount and steps into its saddle and joining the others.
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Rolf, never one to be slow to rise, awakens quickly at Kree's call.  He gives a quick look around to ensure that there's no particular concern, then moves over to the brook to wash his face and wake himself up.

Coming back a few minutes later, he dons his armor and gears up for travel.  He moves over to help with putting together a quick bite.  After that, he falls in behind the others to take rear guard as ordered, and as he obviously prefers.

Jenna nods her assent and mounts Bailey.  Heading to the front she waits for Diana and Brie to join her then says, One of us should take point and the other two watch right and left flanks.  Who wants what?s  Normally in this situation Jenna would have simply assigned tasks, but being new to the company she didn't want to step on toes if one of the others were expected to lead.

Giving thanks to Eta for the provision of a Mount. Justin assessed it for strength. Considering his arms and armor he wouldn't want to cause any injury to a horse by placing too great a weight on the creature. Once he was content this wasn't the case he mounted the gelding. Giving it a gentle nudge he greeted the Princess and her companions. Leading them as directed by Captain Kree.

Brie woke quickly when Kree up and readied.  She washed up in the nearby creek, dabbed at a few dirty spots on her outfit, and then brought her horse to the creek to wash up and bath down stream from everyone else.

When she was done, she came back and prepped the saddle and the horse for scouting.  She took an easternly path of the group and ney'ed to get the horse in motion.  She passed by Kree tapping him with the tip of her bow.

Later Sunshine, she commented quickly with a wink.

  Kree  Glances  Up at Brie  and  smiled  , then Loped off to his flank of the trees,  slip through the  growth like a wraith, Looking for  anything that might be watching the main Body of Arrows.

Since the Captain has seen to everyone's safety, it seems he wouldn't be called on to leave to accompany them. He'd be able to stay put, for now.

Following his instructions from Reedrick, Lafisual was dropped off originally by Olant unnoticed and has managed to work his way up just past Trader's Rest sticking to the thickets and woods as much as possible.  It's now early morning once again and he continues north along the chain for a short while when he hears quiet sounds of several beings moving through the forest in his direction.  Perhaps this is the group he is looking for.  But to be sure, he hunkers down in the thicket, and then makes quiet 'wild' sounds that any elf or ranger type would know as a friendly call. Anyone else, if they heard it all, wouldn't think it was anything but a natural sound like the wind or a small branch falling.  He then waits to see if there is a response.

  The three scouts ride a few dozen yards ahead...followed by the rest of the group...On Lafisual's side, he can barley make out the figure  slipping through the trees and Underbrush.

 THe  sound h makes, cause thte  person to stop his  BOw  halfway up as his eyes scan the area...

 he returns the  call..and waits.

Lafisual makes the sound again and then slowly stands up and walks toward the figure and gives a bow.  Hello there.  I am Lafisual and I am looking for Kree and his group.  I come from Reedrick in Ironmound and I was sent to help., he says with his hands outstretched and open to show he is not carrying anything in them.

  Kree Lowers  his  Bow  and Nods Hail, and  well met. Your timing   is  good, as we are trying to escort the reason  we are out here..back to  Ironmond. We  travel down the Furman's chain, we should reach Traders Rest  an hour or so after Sundown.

 There is a rustling off to the side,  Ivy pops  through the thickets and Looks at Kree , then the  new fellow,..Trouble, Cousin?  I heard the calls...

 Kree jerks  his head towards Ivy,This is My Cousin, Ivyian Nightblade..Follow him  to the others, I will stay  and  scout this Flank...

 Ivy  Motions  for him to follow  as he notices the pin, he gives a nod of approval.

..........

  Out on the Road , Ivy waves to those  in the main group,This Is Lafisual. Reedrick sent him to Join up..he  will aid  us  in taking  getting to Ironmound.

  Turning to  Lafisual,I must take up my station on the other  Flank, continue with the others, so you may get to know them...we  want to reach trader's  rest before the night gets too deep...

Lafisual nods at Kree, Sounds good.

He follows Ivy and then nods as he heads of to his post and walks to the rest of the group.  Hello everyone.  I hope you are all well, but it sounds like the intros should be brief since we are apparently on a time table to get to Trader's Rest.  But, I am glad to have found you all, He says with a friendly smile and looks for a suitable place to fall in with the group.

Reigning her mount to a halt Myranda gives her Elfkin a welcome smile in return Greetings I'm Myranda she introduces noticing the holy symbol Lafisual is wearing.

Brie steadily but quietly rode ahead.  She'd trained this horse just for this this.  His hoofs landed ever so subtly on the ground rarely ever breaking a branch.  Always riding with just a blanket and never a saddle, she kept her own baggage to a minimum so they could both be as stealthy as can be.

Looking around it was a significant sound that caught her attention.  It was ever so faint.  Not wanting to leave her position and keep her distance, she returned a call of her own.  A very distinct bird call from her lands that Kree would know.

Well, I guess you're taking the lead then, Jenna mumbled to Bailey as Brie rode by without so much as a word or nod in her direction to acknowledge she'd heard Jenna's question.  Some people just don't have my way with words eh girl, she whispered again, patting her neck.

Guess I'll watch right then, she says to Brie's back and steers Bailey in that direction.  Looking around she doesn't see Diana, but assumes she will join soon enough and take left side watch.

OOC:
Not sure how the rolls work for this in 2e but Jenna will be watching for both tracks and keeping an ear and eye on the right side of the road/trail for anything unusual in the woods or trees.

Lafisual smiles back at Myranda and gives a friendly nod/bow.

Moving to fall in with the others, he notices Jenna mutter something to her horse and takes a moment to admire the fine animal.  Observing that she is watching right and not seeing anyone looking left, he follows suit and watches that side of the trail as the group moves along.

In reply to Lafisual (msg # 360):

Noting the arrival of another Elven Arrow Justin manoeuvres his mount towards him Greetings anst Welcome Arrow Lafisual. One beith Justin Havslane. Willst Thee be able to keepeth abreast afoot; or wouldst Thee care to Rideth Pillion.

>>>>>>>group go to  Furman's Chain Thread....

Thank you.  If that becomes necessary I will gladly accept your offer.  He ponders a moment with a smile and continues, I can watch and look for tracks on this side of the trail much better on foot at this point.  He looks back down and ahead in the direction of travel alert for anything unusual.