Completing his morning devotions Justin made his way to the common room for a morning meal. Spotting Myranda seated at a table with another figure he strolls over Good Morrow Mistress Myranda, One trusts Thy night was restful. Justin gives her a friendly smile, and nods to the Cloaked figure Good Morrow Sir.
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In reply to Justin (msg # 957):

Glancing in his direction Myranda raised a spoon in greeting. Morning Justin. Popping the gruel into her mouth and swallowing she chined in the Drow's direction. This her's Javal, he's looking for work, I've suggested you'd be one to talk to in that regard.
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As Justin approached Javal tensed for a moment like a coiled spring.  It was at his greeting though that he eased up.  Then Myranda introduced him.

So this was the Justin.

Standing up, Javal extended a hand.

"Javal Enrouse, and you must be Justin Havslain?  Myranda mentioned you were a man looking to hire mercenaries and go against slavers?  If so I would be interested."

As most introductions involving business, Javal kept is simple and to the point.

In reply to Javal Enrouse (msg # 959):

Taking the offered hand in a firm shake, Justin nodded. Indicating the seat Javal rose from. Once he was seated Justin joined them ordering a hearty breakfast for Javal, Myranda and himself. Indeed Master Enrouse, our Company canst allways findeth employ with those who be talented, anst who doth seeketh to standeth against slavers. Our Captain be Kree Quickshadow anst seconds Ivyain Nightblade anst Reedrick Orebender. One hath been afforded the privilege of leading a team of Crimson Arrows on smaller assignment.
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Javal had taken shaken Justin's hand and sat down.  Listening closely to his words, he nodded quietly as he waited.

"Well both of those things are right up my alley.  I loathe slavers and killing people is my specialty actually.  In the past I worked by contract and for guilds and institutions.  I was paid by the job."

He looked as if he was about to continue, but paused as he raised his cup up and had the serving waif fill it back up with coffee from the pot.   "Thank you."  After she stepped away he continued.

"This though peaks my interest.  It's not about the job; it's about the principle.  So if I go to work with you all I would be able to free the people the slavers had?  That is what you all do right?"
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ooc More information about the Arrows can
be found in Msg#9-#24 of the WALK THE PLANK thread. I'll try and condense it later today.

Awy Master Enrouse, such be the purpose of liberating Slaves from Slavers. Tis the Arrows prime goal to rid the land of such unprincipled curr.
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Myranda continued eating her meal, as she listens to the Rollers rendition of the speal she'd heard numbers of times since Kree formed the Crimson's.
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Javal once again decided to keep it simple.  Everything he heard sounded good.

"I'm in.  Joining up sounds good to me.  So now I have to talk to Kree?"

Eating his food, he listened to Justin.

In reply to Javal Enrouse (msg # 964):

Slipping his hand into a pouch Justin withdraw a pewter container laying it on the table Nay Master Enrouse, select a pin Thee weareth to indicate Thee be one of the Arrows. If at anytimeth The choose to leave our company, returneth it. One shall document thy induction anst pass this onto Master Orebender. after Javal makes a selection Justin extends a hand stating Welcome to the Arrows Javal. We be undertaking an assignment Two of our Associates be down river learning what they can. We will head out after breakfast. Hopefully twill nay take long to locate them. looking in Myranda's direction Mistress Myranda hath Thee decideth Thy course willst Thee retake the mantle of Our Association
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Javal picked a pin that looked slightly blemished and would not reflect light.  He shook hands with Justin and unclasped the pin.

Putting it on his left collar, he looked at Myranda.

"I hope you join.  Let's kill some slavers and free some people."

In reply to Javal Enrouse (msg # 966):

Seeing how I suggested you consider the Arrows it'd be hypocritical of me if I didn't see to it that you didn't find yourself in over your head. stepping over the Justin she held out an open hand prompting him to return the pin he'd taken earlier.

In reply to Haildas the Wanderer (msg # 946):

"No, we should patrol only the perimeter of this patch of houses and than some, but not coming too close to the river. River monsters come on the river banks only, I suppose, but others could try to come closer."

Javal brightned up and was grinning ear to ear.

"GOOD!  I'm glad that your coming.  I will need you and Justin to show me the ropes with this.  Used to being a solo act.  But I do look forward to working with you all."

Taking a drink of his coffee, Javal started to scarf up his meal.  He knew this may be one of the last hot meals he would have for a while.

Before they finished up, he spoke up again.

"I need to talk to the owner here and get a couple things, then I will be ready to go. Excuse me for a moment."

Standing up, Javal made his way over to the tavern owner.

"I have some good coin to spend and need a few things from your kitchen.  Pepper, salt, a couple spices, and come coffee.  Does that sound alright to you?"

Dropping two gold on the counter, he smiled at the tavern owner and kept his fingers on the coins as he slid them near.  Waiting for a sign of yes from the owner was what he was doing.

After a moment, he went to the kitchen if there was no argument.  Collecting what he had mentioned, he stepped back over to Justin and Myranda.

"I'm good to go when you two are."

In reply to Krwyn (msg # 968):

"Agreed...then let us make haste, this storm isn't getting any better."

  The two Arrows  an young  Boy splash through the muddy ruts of the road,  the  rain shifts between  a downpour , and  stinging , sheet wash as the wind  kicks up....it  seems to  do this   every so often.

  Looking towards the River the  can see a lot of lights...ships that hove to... so they don't  get smashed by the wind.

 about  10 minutes they see that last Patch of  3  house... two  houses have lights on, one  is pitch black.

In reply to Javal Enrouse (msg # 969):

Justin retrieved her pin from his pouch and placed it on Myrandas hand Do tryeth to remaineth civil whenst Thee be converse with the Guard. he prompted smiling at the Elfmaid. The recruitment done Justin set to eating his morning meal. He had arranged for eight meals to be prepared and packaged for the road, by the Cook, these would serve for fresh meals the group. By the time Javal had returned Justin was ready to go. The meals were delivered in a hessian sack. If Thee whilst Master Enrouse, here be the units daily rations, for Thee to carryeth. Justin prompted handing him the sack.

"Sure, one second."

Quickly taking off his backpack, Myranda and Justin noticed it was longer than average and slimmer than normal.  Contoured more toward his body to give him a slimmer profile.  On the exterior he had fifty foot of silk rope, a pot, and bedroll rolled up tightly.  The interior as he opened it was mostly barren, aside from a large water skin and three iron rations.  Moving the food from the hessian sack inside the backpack he then rolled the sack up and used it for padding to keep the food from moving around.

"Ready.  I need my hands free, and the last thing I need is to drop the bag of food to get access to my bow or to climb."

Ready to start, he waited for the other two to lead on.

"Where are we heading now?  Meeting up with others or tracking some slavers?"
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In reply to Javal Enrouse (msg # 973):

Our contract be to look into several disappearances, We shallst travel down river anst join the other two from we shall assess what they have learned. Informed Justin crossing to the Innkeeper and settling the account. Motioning for the others to follow they left and headed out in the direction the Guard Captain had provided.

In reply to Justin (msg # 972):

Myranda looked coldly at Justin. What I learnt from that situation is to disregard any slight or derisive comment directed at you, irrespective of the source and veracity. So if anyone calls you a thrice daily to Cran, Gorr, Kar and Oge, I'll ignore it.
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"Tell me lad", turning to the young boy, "do you know who lives in that house?  Is it odd to you that no lights appear through its' windows?"

  Gring Holds his Tatters  close  as the raid pelts down,There was a Young fellow..moved  down there  'bout 2 years ago..he wanted ta  try his hand a wood  Cutting..made  some furniture too, he did....the first house , is a Net caster..does his  fishing from the shore....the other house is  an old retired Ranger  From Ironmound.

"Perhaps we should check then, just to make certain everyone is safe."

"I agree; in this weather everyone would be at home for the night. Let's check for sure."

  The three approach the  darken house.  the shutters have not been closed on the house, the windows  facing the river have their  them banging against the   walks..

 The   door is closed  but  not latched, and there is no sigh of life..

 Gring looked around with the lantern.....he had a dog..he did..nice fluffy mutt...never left him for a moment, 'cept when i was around, he would let him play with me.

Justin's relieved the full helmet he's wearing conceals his embarrassment resulting from Myrandas comment. Right then the quicker we find Haildas  and Krwyn the better. he declares striding towards the path leading downriver.