Chapter 6 IC: Red Dawn
The motley crew of individuals makes to the front of the line after an agonizingly slow 20 minutes. While the guards have appeared somewhat bored with the monotonous task of interrogating all patrons of the gate their attention and mood visibly change as the group six hobbles forward, somewhat slowed by Myria's newly acquired crutch. For the astute observer it is clear that the guards really don't know what to make of this, while eyes linger on Vanyra's form for a bit they suddenly move from one to the other as if attempting some mental arithmetic to confirm the scene before them.
After a short, but noticeable silence, the corporal speaks up, "Let me guess, you're fresh off the boat? Well I have some unfortunate news for you all then, city's about to go into lock down and we're not to let anyone pass without proper business in the outer city. So you may need to find a hotel while you can."
Before the corporal can finish summoning forth the next person in line, Zelpuz interjects and informs the man the he and his companion are members of the Order of Ashes, and on official business. Myria then takes over and explains in an authoritative manner that they are tracking down a rogue Mespah that's been hiding in Ossylia and working with the slaver gang, the Blood Runners. This deviant apparently convinces people to become slaves using his mental abilities.
So well spoken is this account that one of the other guards attests to hearing of this criminal, Harkanz, before. Zelpuz and Myria were able to track him down while in the process of 'acquiring' some people but did not count of the muscle the Blood Runners had mustered and only barely escaped with the two youths, gesturing to Yuu and Qwe, and some injuries. At this point Yuu adds some of his own local flavour and details.
Subsequently the Order approved the hiring of their own muscle and they got in contact with Vanyra, a professional bounty hunter. Vanyra attests as much and flashes the writ by the city guard council testifying that she's a registered bounty hunter. Currently they are bringing the children to some relatives and acquiring some more information from them on the case.
After shutting down the initial probing questions with succinct answers, the tone of the conversation shifts and the guard corporal wishes everyone good luck in catching the bastard. He also informs you that you may have a hard time leaving the city if this criminal has fled beyond the outer walls as the gates are to be shut this evening, but for what it's worth he writes a commendation recommending letting the group pass to pursue this criminal. And with that team moves on.