"Sometimes I envy humans! To know that nightmares can only haunt them for 60 years give or take rather than what we can look forward too! Sometimes...on really bad nights...I am not sure how many years I can take this! I guess it is why I act the way I act and do the things I do," a shiver runs along her body as she thinks about how freely she is offering things up to Foril. She has never been loose with her tongue in such a way as this and the feeling though foreign brings her a sense of relief.

The question of home has her stumped as she stands there for a moment thinking about home and what that meant to her. A sad laugh escapes her lips as she turns to meet Foril's gaze. "Honestly? I do not really have a home, not since my parents were...have been gone. I lived with Kree and Ivy but not to say it was not a home but it is not the same. I just have not really felt like anywhere is home. I have a small place in Ironmound but I sort of got myself into a bit of trouble and was told not to come back...I am hoping that eventually I can at least sneak in but who knows," she shrugs her shoulders as a sad sigh escapes her lips.

"I am not known for making the best decisions. I guess it is why I move around so much. When people do not see you everyday they tend to forget your minor transgressions. It does get lonely though...not having a home or someone special with you. Do you miss home? Even with all its problems?" she asks holding his gaze with her vibrant green eyes.

Justin noted an passing fickleness in the newcomers, passing it off with a shrug he continued to patrol the area. Consisting of taking twelve measured paces then pausing for a short period to listen for sounds and scan the area. This process was repeated around the perimeter
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Foril smiled and shrugged, "Sometimes, but the place was the same for six thousand years... documented.  Who knows how much longer it will remain the same?  Another hundred is very little to elves.  I'll help reshape this land, then I'll know the hearts of enough people to determine that this place will be well enough off without me."

"I sometimes long for the future though.  Because I can imagine an industrious, focused elven people.  A place where magic and crafts are honed arts and places like the Forever Fountain are designed and created by intentional hands... the water flows in a ring, suspended in the air about a meter off the ground, every hour the ring explodes into droplets that rain on the square casting warm rainbows on sunny days that light up nearly a quarter mile from the square.  That rain dances for fifteen minutes before spinning back inward to the ring that flows softly until the next hour comes."

Foril got another blush on his face as he supplied, "A place where people are strong enough to maintain their happiness and don't have to run from their imaginations... or need the vomit of a stinging lizard to give them something to do.  Not that I have anytihng against the dragons... after all... it is that refinement to drugs that makes it bad, not the animals."  That said he was pleased to be able to have this talk with Laithia... it seemed to ease her burdens which were heavy for her.  That was a part of the strength he hoped to gain before returning home.  He was very much thinking that she, and perhaps Ivy, and a few others here... if they had no pressing matters of their own, would be good to bring back with him... but time would reveal the fuller extent of their issues and hearts.

Rolf helps Kree with the garbage.  Then, he settles himself down to watch.  "Mind, making him die slow and painfully doesn't mean much to me, but making him and all his foul kin die, that's my focus."

  As Kree and Rolf  Near the CAmp site, Kree says,....the  ..Questioning that  we did..is important..and how  we did it?..even more so...somewhere out there..are other Cats, or Slavers..or Goblins or Orcs..that heard the screams, perhaps ..even watched us....it is good..for our deeds to be seen...for the word to get out, that  Evil will be rewarded with Evil...no longer, will they be at ease, bringing  pain to slaves, hoping to find out where some coins where laid...because , they know what the p[ayment will be..when they are caught...

  when they get withing a 100 yards of the CAmp, Kree slows to a walk and whistles a few Notes   That Ivy returns...

"I hope you are able to see your dream come true. I really hope you are able to help your people. It seems a shame to waste your time being so high that you cannot appreciate the real world around you. I know this world is not perfect but I feel it is not bad enough to need a drug," her gaze wanders from Foril to the direction that Kree and Rolf took the catfolk. Their cries barely registered with her but what she did notice was that Kree should be back soon.

"We should keep our eyes open. The cries of the catfolk may bring more enemies to us before the night is over. I love him dearly but do not always agree with his ways," she says with a small smile as she looks to Ivy. At that moment, she hears Kree's call and Ivy's response.

"Speak of the devil," she says rolling her eyes just a bit as she turns her full attention back to Foril. "So how did you happen to meet Kree and Ivy?" she asks as her gaze goes from Foril to Ivy to where Kree is based on his call.

Maybe, what they cannot give or use of compassion, she said softly.  We can apply it the best ways we can.

Kashtheil shook his head. "You seen what me trying to show people compassion got me from him. I do not see that changing."

In reply to Kashtheil (msg # 975):

Justin's third circut of the patrol area brought him close enough to hear the exchange between Kashheil and the Fae. he paused glanced in their direction considered for a moment cast his eyes to the heavens then continued his measured pace about the campsite.

  Entering the Camp  Kree Motions to Rolf to Get rest,..those of you who have not  rested, take rest now, I will stand the  deep watch, and awake you when the Sun  nears the  Tips of the  Black Timber's  Trees....


 Ivy Walked over to  Kree and asked,..so?..what luck had you...in your conversations?

  Kree Looked at Rolf with an easy going grin, then back to Ivy,..The Leader thought i was Bluffing...he found out  in due  course, that i spoke  the truth... We found out that there where three such Groups...there is another one Operating on the otherside of the Storm...and One  to the South, Hunting the Road that leads from the SAnds to Tou, Past our  Forest....I am thinking the Cats we cut up., not long ago, was part of that group...We also need to get to Ironmound...there is supposed to someone in the city, who tips slavers as to  the  Imperial PAtrols, and  big caravans....

 Ivy nods,..and the Cats?

 ..The Leader lies out in the plains, I made certain that there will be no doubt, on how he died, and how long it lasted...the  chained one, Rolf and I offered as a token to Mina...to set  the balence..since the fed on prisoners...it was only right, to feed our prisoner to the  Serpants...

  He laughed a bit, then a frown came to his  face,..wait? You and Rolf  went  to the Storm?...without help?

 Kree  Gave Ivy a PAt on the shoulder as he walked by to see if any of that dark drink was on the camp fire....Unless they hade Ogres out there?..I am most certain,Rolf and I would have been able to handle ourselves...

  When he reached the CAmp fire he recalimed his pack and took out  the  tin mug and poured a hot  cup of the brew, dropping in some sugar from a jar..frowning that there was no milk, but  shrugged and took a Sip,..Arrows!...we  will Guide these folk to the ferry in the morning, from there they can  make thier choices where to go...we  will go to Ironmound, seems the  slavers have someone in the city  aiding them... he takes  another Sip and looks at the jar, then the ex-slaves..he goes  from child to child and offers them two cubes of sugar, he  gives them a smile tossels  a head  here and there...The young  Elf Miad  stands there with her cat sword, at first she shakes her head,..you do not like sugar?

 ..I am going to be a warrior..such things are for children...

 He looks at the jar, then her  with a wry smile,..I like sugar...I even but hard candy, when i have the time...helps you out in the field sometimes...and..well?..It tastes good...

 ..well...if you can eat it....  he  motions with the jar to here and she gives in and takes two  cubes..a bit  embarrased but  smiling,..go..get rest warrior...we may need your blade in the morning... she nods  and  sits down By the woman with the ..now unmarked...child..she jams the blade into the ground  and sits by them, letting one of the Cubes  melt in her mouth as she puts the other in  tattered pocket.

  The  Little girl  chews on the  cube , looking around at the Camp as she hold the second lump with both hands..her eyes  were getting heavy now..stress had taken its toll..soon..she was asleep...the woman holding her close , a slight tear running down one  eye.

In reply to Kashtheil (msg # 975):

She smiled and shook her head.  The worlds were not build in a day, she said. Let's go see if there is anything we can help with.  I could use a shoulder to ride on.

Kashtheil noticed Justin, but said nothing to the man. He then nods to Riku. "As you wish my dear." He stands up and walks over to see what if anything he could do.

  Being in much better  spirits Kree  is whistling a tune of his own.  Ivy Looks  up and Grins at His Coucins  as  Kree finsihs his drink and wipe out the  Cup and puts  it in his pack, then shoulders it  as he takes up his Bow to  keep watch  out side the  caampfire's light...

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  Ivy sits near the fire, he sings the words to Kree's  whistling..a popular song int eh  Inns of Ironmound...

Luthien...didn't really like how the Lion died...surely there was a better way then repaying evil for evil?

It bothers him...but such conversation is better left for the tavern. It doesn't do to give a commander flak in the field. It can wait...but not too much longer.

Justin nodded found a suitable location to take his rest, one that afforded a degree of protection from him to others who have just been freed. Kneeling he offers prayers of devotion and gratitude to Eta, when finished he rests.

Laithia's eyes widen in surprise and then dread at the mention of returning to Ironmound. She turned to Foril who can see the panic in her eyes. She tries to smile but cannot help but wrap her arms about her protectively. She was not ready to go back there and she was sure Calise was not ready for her to return either.

"This could be bad," she says softly as she takes Foril's hand and brings him with her to Kree and Ivy. She waits for them to finish their song as she continues to hold onto Foril like her life depended on it.

When their song ends, Laithia blurts on in a rush of words, "I slept with Calise's husband! I had no clue it was him. He showed up at the bar and started buying drinks and the next thing I know we are in bed and well we all know what happens then! In the morning was the real surprise when city guards showed up to take him back to her. She said if I showed my face in town again she would have me strung up for adultery! Somehow Reedrick pleaded for some leniency! Carwyn actually looked quite sad as well before they dragged him away."

  Kree Turns..Ivy Listens..a Grin growing as the story is  told.

  When she is done, Ivy gives her an Elbow,..You little Minx! he cannot contian his  laughter.

 Kree Gives  Ivy a whack in the  ribs so slow his laughing, Then turns to  Laithia with araised half smile,...One thing you will elarn  about The Arrows? We are as Hated, as we are loved...just depends on who yuou are...is all....

 Reedrick will have sported  the charter, which would have left you protected, as long as your name is on it...Even Murder would have to be proven ..with out a doubt..now?..had you been on your  own? You might be serving in the arena, or perhaps sentemced to a few years in one of the Bordellos...

 ...It matters little right now? We needs get to Ironmound , get one of our ships, and see about what is going on in Olant...SGT Folmer....I belive..is Calise's father? He is in charge of the  Maingate troopers....

  Ivy Grins,...and one  of Kree's Favorite  people!

  Kree Looks at Ivy who backs off a step looking at the ground..hiding  a snicker...Aye..Folmer is not  a friend...nor would he wish to be...what bothers him the most? The Crown turns to us...from time to time..rather then waste Imperial troopers...well..that and we do better then most Troopers.  Fear Not...you may even get a slight feelign  of Vengence from this...when she sees you walk about  Iroundmound  with Impunity...

  The  exslaves  have  fallen asleep. The children in the arms of  whomever was caring for them through the  ordeal..the Man and "leader" woman finally gave into sleep.

  Only the Young  Elf maid with the Lynx sword was up..she rested  against the bole of a tree..Sword in the ground near her. her eyes  watched the Movements of those still away...she repeatedly turned to keep track of Kree.

  The fires were getting low, But still giving off head for  the people as they slept near them...

Riku let Kashtheil rest figuring it was probably best.  She desired to sleep less and less as the days went on.  She went to commence with Kree.

So we'll be moving on to another town, I presume, she asked calmly.  What of the folk here?  Are they safe?  Do they have a place to rest their head?  Sanctuary?

  Kree looked to Riku...My first thoughts were to have them make thier own  way back to the Ferry, then dispoerse from thier, as thier wont. However....in view of the Lion's  Tale...

 Ivy chuckles,..Lion's Tail...

 Kree frowns  at Him and Ivy pretends to study his bow.....we needs go to Ironmond...so we will walk with the people to the Ferry...they still will make the choice  of where to go from there...Ironmond is  not just another City..it is The City..matched only in power with HArgen..or as Humans call it some times,  Harte. Maake sure to wear your Arrow openly...it may attract our  foes. But it will assure our people from not being bothered by over enthusiastic..City Guards...

Riku frowned at the fact of being disliked by some.  Though it was something she was all to familiar with herself.

Very well, she said.  Mine will remain in my hair as will my spirit within me.  Anything you wish else of me before I take a brief rest?  Need me to scout about?

 the elf shook his head,..Nay...get rest...I doubt we will be bothered this night...espeically if we were watched while i had my talk with the Lions....the Morning should be , just a quiet walk to the Ferry.

Riku shook her head.  Regardless, if you need me to scout wake me, she said.  I don't sleep well these days any ways.  I'm a light sleeper.

She gave Kree a wink and found Kash to see if she'd be allowed to slumber near or..well...on him.

Laithia rolled her eyes at Ivy when he made the remark about her being a minx. "He was a lot of fun! And so handsome!" she whispers to him as Kree explains what will happen when they return to Ironmound.

When Riku comes up, Laithia smiles at her still holding Foril's hand as she listens to the conversation between Kree and the winged lady. When Riku heads off to Kash, she turns back to Kree and Ivy. "She is going to try and make my life hell you know that right? She will make a public spectacle the minute she knows I am there. I may not serve her justice but one way or another everyone will hear her wail how I stole her husband and drugged him so he would have sex with me. Maybe we should just kill her," Laithia throws out there with a grin.

Taking a brisk flutter around the camp, she takes a quick survey of the survivors and then of the group she was with.  She then looked around for Kashtheil to see where he might have went to while she spoke momentarily to Kree.

Upon finding him, she ponders a few things.  So where are you planning on camping out?  Mind if I rest alongside of you?

Riku was blunt, that was a given.  She never feared to be honest with someone.