Day 3, Night
The adventure thus far has been full of twists and wrong turns, but now Strekela, the object of the party's quest, was standing right in front them. She gazed at them calmly for a bit, lingering in the doorway of Adwonus and Pyrra's cabin; she then glanced over her shoulder and called toward yet another hidden person.
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Nurick, can you come here, too?"
She was joined by a human whose features were largely hidden by a hood; like Pyrra, he also had a bow strapped on his back.
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Who's this?" asked Johannes.
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Protection," Streleka replied succinctly.
The tension between the two groups jumped up a few notches.
Cabrakan then issued a deliberate cough, awkwardly claiming the attention of the party. "
Ahem. I know this might be a bad time, but I need to take Crispin (er, Crispina?) back to Fort Zombiehead. . . like, right now; it seems that there's another complication to his curse that I didn't notice the first time, where time might be a pressing factor. It would be best if I take him (her?) straight to an expert as soon as possible."
Ziv examined the sky above, which was now dark and adorned with stars; the last band of light had become nothing but a faint glimmer on the horizon. "
Can't it wait 'til morning? It's dangerous to travel at night, especially here of all places."
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I don't think so," said Cabrakan. "
If we wait that long, Crispin might just end up being a woman forever. . . . Not that there's anything wrong with that!" he hastily added in reply to Ziv's piercing look. "
Besides," he continued, "
I think we can make it if it's just Crispin and myself. We have a better chance of getting through the wilderness unnoticed with a small group. And if the rest of your were to leave now, you might never find Streleka again."
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I can't say I approve," said Johannes worriedly. "
But if Crispin's manhood in on the line, then I understand if he's willing to take the risk. Go now; travel swiftly and safely!"
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Thanks guys," said Crispina, beginning to tear up. "
You're willing to risk so much for me; I don't know what to say. . ."
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Look! He's already becoming over-emotional!" cried Lerdeth. "
Go my friend! Make haste!"
Stricken by alarm, Cabrakan and Crispin quickly proceeded to leave and plunged eastward into the woods; the sight of them was soon swallowed by the darkness.
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Alright, now that that's been taken care of, we can get back to the matter at hand," said Johannes, turning to face the curious gaze of Streleka. "
Please be at ease, Lady Streleka." Johannes relaxed his muscles and disarmed any hardness in his expression. "
We just want to talk. . ."
---A Chatroom has been opened---
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