Part 3 of - The Shadow of Love

[Skydracgrrl]

ooc- I'm baaaack [img]smile.gif[/img] Hmm, who to act out first? *taps side of mouth in contemplation* [img]smile.gif[/img]

Sabbiel (Sand Cat Spy)

The small cat came to a halt and tested the air again. Yes, something feline approached from the opposite direction, not far off. Following his instincts, he quickly dug himself a burrow a ways off from the path, where he knew the feline would not be able to detect him.

The sand cat's eyes were barely able to discern the spotted coat of the larger creature, and Sabbiel battled with himself as she loped by. She seemed to pull at his senses, like He did, but the sand cat was able to overcome his urge as she disappeared into the distance, in the direction he had come from.

After making sure she was gone, Sabbiel released himself from the sands and continued along the path, easily picking up the trail once again.

After awhile, the sand cat could tell he was starting to get close. The group must be traveling back, which was just as well because he was starting to feel a little fatigued. The fur along Sabbiel's spine rippled uneasily, and he resisted the urge to hiss as he felt a sort of chill pass him. The effects didn't last for long, and soon the flickering light of a campfire attracted the feline's gaze. He flicked his large ears in mild surprise that none of the creatures stood alert for his approach.

Foolish creatures, two-leggers, he mrowrled softly, as he dug a burrow nearby. Sabbiel made himself comfortable and watched the camp warily, contemplating his next move.

[Skydracgrrl]

Lyulfe

Lyulfe slowly regained consciousness. Keeping his eyes closed for a few more moments, he could hear the fire crackling and see the flickering light behind his eyelids. Opening them, he winced at his pounding headache.

"Ye gods, she wasn't kidding," he muttered to himself as he stretched his weary limbs. Blearily he wondered to himself why he had awoken. He had felt something... and heard something as well.... a scuffle, or a wild animal, or something...

The elf slowly looked around the camp with a slight frown, which deepened as he recounted the number of slumbering bodies. Cursing softly to himself in draconic, he decided which of his companions to awaken.

"Silt," he called softly, touching the slumbering man lightly on the shoulder. "I think we have a problem," he said grimly as the ex-thief regained consciousness.

[Skydracgrrl]

Liam

He will be gone until morning, investigating his domain. There should be no problems, unless the DM states otherwise. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[RoSs_bg2_rox]

Silt 80/80

Silt woke almost instantly, feeling refreshed from his meditation like rest. "Morning Lyulfe, what seems to be the problem?" Looking up he saw nothing unusual, the campfire had burned out and everyone seemed to be sleeping.

[Skydracgrrl]

Lyulfe

The elf arched an eyebrow at Silt. "It seems that Andrion and Roderick have run off on horseback, and I have reason to believe that they took the candle with them." He paused and frowned, remembering some of what he had overheard earlier in the night.

"Did anything... unusual occur between the two, or did either of them act peculiar during the time Rong and I were gone?" he asked, rubbing a pointed ear in distraction.

ooc- Sabbiel is observing the group from a distance... I'm too lazy to make a separate post saying this [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 07-04-2004, 06:26 PM: Message edited by: Skydracgrrl ]

[Larry_OHF]

It is indeed morning. Silt and Lyulfe are left to play alone. I do not know if Rong will be able to post soon, so just ignore her for a time, and maybe I will play Rong when I decide I am able to.

As for the necklace team...

Larry

Larry awoke feeling refreshed and happy. It had been a good rest, and now he was hungry. He walked out from his room to find the others. He was also hoping to get information on the whereabouts of the candle team, and see if they had successfully captured the prize they were sent to gather. Soon he thought, Mistral will be free from her prison.

[TAOWolf]

She stretches, then stands, building a small fire in the clearing, and starting her tea smiling at the cats as they curl up around the fire...

[ArcadesSabboth]

Arcades lifts up his head and looks at the cats still on his back, taking them one at a time and putting them near Kaylisa's fire. After a good streach, he decides it's a good time to go catch his breakfast. He turns his head to Kaylisa and smiles.

"I will return soon. I've put off feeding for long enough." He tells her before spreading his wings and flying off.

[RoSs_bg2_rox]

Silt 80/80

"Hmmm, well they seemed to be having a few arguments, although I think it was mostly Roderik's fault, for he seemed to be the one who was starting everything, yes, he was acting very strange when you were away. Last night he seemed to be having some sort of nightmare abd was talking giberish, although he seemed very startled when he found out I had been standing over him. He assured me it was just a nightmare though, and after sitting up the next watch with him, I left the pair [Andrion and Roderik] to speak alone, for I felt it would do them a lot of good and let them, hmmm, patch over, there, differences.

This is most worrying though, maybe we should wait for a while and see if they intend to come back, maybe they just went... to find some firewood or something... and wanted to keep the candle safe." Silt said this hesitantly, with a look of disbelief on his face, not ready to accept it, but forcing himself too, as he darent think of any of the other explanations.

After another moment he decided to ask his companion's opinion. What do you think Lyulfe? Do you believe in my explanation for the pair missing, do you think I am to optomistic? What do you propose we do?"



[ 07-05-2004, 01:07 PM: Message edited by: RoSs_bg2_rox ]

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Lyulfe

The elf's eyes were narrowed in contemplation as he stared into the flames while Silt talked. After awhile he responded in a low voice, in order to not awaken Rong and any other menacing forces that were stirring against them.

"I dislike to say this, but I do believe that they do not plan on coming back. I was not asleep during Roderik's episode, and I was able to understand some of what he said..." Lyulfe hesitated for a moment, then looked at Silt. "I feel I can place some trust in you. After this incident, I hope you understand why I am so reluctant to trust," he gave him a wry grin.

"I have the ability to understand any language, written or spoken. Yet, I was able to understand only a few words of Roderik's babbling, and not because what he was saying was incoherent. There was another force at work that was blocking my ability." He frowned and looked back at the fire.

There is more to Roderik, and Andrion, then we know. I do not think they will be coming back with the candle any time soon... The decision we have to make now is whether to return to Larry emptyhanded, or to go after Roderik and Andrion. Following them is obviously the more dangerous route, but at least we wouldn't return emptyhanded." The elf shrugged. "What do you think?" he turned and looked at Silt inquisitively.