Shadow's Rising [OPEN]

[Shadowseldil]

Drue looked down at Sarik. In truth, both Drue and Sarik were about the same height. However, because Drue stood erect and proudly while Sarik almost skulked and looked ready to dart away at any moment, there was a considerable difference in their height.
Drue was also a little unnerved by Sarik. In his world, all the animals he had ever met had generally fallen into two categories: a) Animals that will try to eat you, and b) animals that will eat you. Any that did not fall into those two categories did not interest him much. He never had much truck with pets. Sarik's ears and tail were enough to put him off, but it sounded like Sarik's people might know about other races of the elemental plains, and he needed someone with whom he could confide about his mission.
"I am Drue Kry'bhri," he repeated, but added, "I am Svartalfar. You say you know spirits. I wish to see your peoples, your elders. I need talk with someone who knows my peoples. I wish you to take me there."

 

[Kangaroo Hopscotch]

Sarik cocked his head to one side, as if thinking about something. "Svartalfar? I believe that I've heard it before, although our people most commonly call you Night Spirits. And if you are one of the Night Spirits, it would explain why you dress so strangely... yes, I will take you to the elders. It has been some time since they've met a spirit, and I'm sure the Shamans would be interested in speaking to you."

 

[Shadowseldil]

"Then we go," Drue said plainly, ignoring the other two for the moment. He pointed a leathery finger at Sarik. "Lead," he stated, not as a command or a threat, but as if it were fact, that Sarik was going to lead him there, and the inconvenience of the actual trip laying in the future was merely happenstance. "Be quick," he added in more of a suggestion then anything else.

 

[Kangaroo Hopscotch]

Sarik nodded quickly at Drue, then turning to Katelyn he made a slight bow. "Thank you for your kindness."

Katelyn smiled at Sarik. "Think nothing of it dearie, now it seems like you two have some things to see to, so get going!"

Sarik smiled at Katelyn. "Again, thank you." Turning to Drue he asked, "Do you think you could keep up?"

 

[Shadowseldil]

(((Gasp! ... I posted something for this, but it is not here. No wonder no one replied... I don't remember much of what I posted, so I'll just... um... fill space, I guess.)))

Drue nodded to Sarik and said, "I can run many fast. I keep up well." Looking over to Kermit, he added, "Do you come with us also?"

 

[Tonaki]

(((I have no particular reason why Jayl is in trouble. So its more of a GM decision...)))

A young man then being chased by a couple other guys. Runs over to your group, specifically to Drue. He has outrun the two men by a bit, and is able to say a bit before they catch up.

[COLOR="#Orange"]"Hey help a fellow out. These two thugs are chasing me..."[/COLOR]

He stands behind Drue almost trying to hide himself from the two guys chasing him.

[COLOR="#Orange"]"Names Jayl, Jayl Cath, by the way."[/COLOR] He says as he extends his hand to greet Sarik.

As the two men get closer he moves back a bit.

[COLOR="#Orange"]"Could you guys perhaps help a poor soul? I am really in a bind."[/COLOR] He says not so much with worry, but more like he is bargaining with the group.

 

[Shadowseldil]

Drue watched as the young man danced around him. Drue tried to follow him and almost gave him a sharp kick as he used Drue as a shield. He looked now at the two men coming to him. They looked aggressive.
"What chawant?" he asked as they came closer and stopped. He hoped he was getting the question right. His communications with humans to this point had not been entirely productive.

 

[Kangaroo Hopscotch]

((Tonaki, I'm afraid you're going to have to give them the purpose as to their appearance, since I can think of far too many reasons why they're chasing you.))

Sarik look at the newcomer strangely, perplexed by his sudden appearance and plea for help. Humans were and odd bunch. Turning his head to observe the man's pursuers Sarik saw a pair of Humans approach Drue, coming short just before him. Sarik bared his teeth and uttered a low growl, apparently catching the attention of the nearest chaser who recoiled form the sight of Sarik, perplexity written evidently across his face. "What chawant?" he heard the Night Spirit ask the pair. Sarik was unsure as to the exact motives of these men but he felt himself tense up nevertheless, preparing himself in case any of the three newcomers proved a threat.

 

[Tonaki]

"Well funny story actually..." Jayl says before they can say anything.

He moves out from behind Drue and more towards Sarik. Making sure he keeps some distance from the two men.

Jayl then whispers.

"These two were trying to rob me. I guess they assumed I had some money."

He then speaks up just a bit louder.

"But I could take them on, but in order that I wouldn't get in trouble. I needed some witnesses. It always helps to have those extra eyes you know. Keeps the lies out of the story."

He then goes back in a whispered tone.

"It also helps when you think a bit too highly of yourself. And you two looked," He pauses and looks around noticing some others. "And everyone here, looks as if you wouldn't let a poor man fall down, if you know what I mean."

(((I was not sure if you wanted me too, but I will give the guys their role too.)))

"He's full of lies." The first man says. He is a chubby one, looking as if he hasn't shaved in a few days. He then adds in his exhausted voice. "This here is the infamous Jayl Cath. He's a villain."

The second man, skinny and tall adds, also a bit winded after the run. "Yes hes a crook, with bad intentions. Hes the kind of man who would steal from homeless beggars."

The fat man then adds with a chuckle, "Just hand him over to us, and we'll get the authorities to handle this fiend."

(((Back to Jayl)))

Jayl looks stunned at the accusations.

"These guys are bread loaves. Sit in the heat for a bit, and they come out all hollow and empty. But it was a pretty tasty story."

Jayl then whispers to the two again,

"Please don't listen to them. They are crooks, and plan on nothing more than robbing me."

The fat man than impatiently commands, "C'mon, we don't have all day, and neither do the authorities!"

Jayl then backs up a bit, and waits on your decision.

 

[Shadowseldil]

Drue followed a bit of what was being said. Both claimed that the other side was the bad guy. As for the authorities, Drue put little trust in that. For all he knew of this world, the authorities would be corrupt, and it might even be that the She'tar would find him.
Drue's arm sprang out like a viper and gripped Jayl's shirt like a vice. He did not pull him, but merely held his shirt. "You say he is a bad man," Drue said to the two strangers, "What has he done?"

 

[Tonaki]

Drue was too fast for Jayl to ever react.

The two men jump back, surprised at Drue's actions, but believing that he is on their side.

The fat one says, "He is a burglar, a common thief. And he should be arrested."

The smaller man repeats, "Yes arrested."

The fat one then replies, "Just hand him over to us, and we will take him off your hands."

Jayl doesn't say a word. But remains silent for the moment.

 

[Shadowseldil]

Drue made no motions, but said, rather simply, "What he stole? If he is thief, he still have it."
There was no way to judge his emotions. His voice held no rancor at all, and, as his face was covered, his expression was no help.

 

[Tonaki]

The two men gave Drue a good stare. His emotionless leaves all three of the strangers almost stunned. No way to read anything that might be on his mind.

The two men began to think, and think hard. But once they realize that they are now trapped in their own trap, they take off and run without a word. The fat one then stops and turns. "Don't trust this man. He is an assassin. An infamous one that has destroyed monarchies, ended governments, and lives. He could be worth a fortune."

He then continues running.

Jayl then chuckles... "People."

"Now good fellows. It seems I owe you...?"

 

[Marie87]

Lisa was leaning against a tree sharpening her knife on a tree overhearing the conversation and heard someone say: "He is an assasin." and Lisa burst out and said, "Are you sure? could it be someone else?"

 

[Tonaki]

"Yes missy," the fat one said, one turning back "he is wanted by Alagith Slackbar. He wants him because he never completed the mission he sent him on. He has a huge reward for him, I would recommend you take it." He yelled to Drue, and then they were gone.

Jayl then yells back, "Tell Alagith, that I never took his payment. I am done with that work!"

 

[Marie87]

"Wait, I want to go with you! I don't care if its to dangerous for a woman to search for an assasin." she said as she was catching up to the man who was leaving.

 

[Tonaki]

Jayl chuckled, and then said, still being held by Drue.

"Heh, you don't have to look far..."

The fat man turns around,

"Look I don't want anymore trouble. Its pretty obvious that those two won't hand Jayl over to me, so no him, no reward. But if you can convince them to give him to me, I will split the reward between us three," he said as he pointed to his taller skinner companion. "Meet me at the Galloping Dragon, its an inn that you can't miss."

The two men then leave.

 

[Shadowseldil]

Drue scoffed at the two liars as they gave up and turned to run. Drue let Jayl go, no point holding on to an innocent person. He looked over to where Sarik was standing and said, "Can we go now?"

 

[Marie87]

"If they think I want a reward, they're plain crazy. I want revenge. that's what I want." she went back to the man who asked if he could leave. "you can't leave unless I go with you."

 

[Kangaroo Hopscotch]

Sarik blinked at the strange young woman, who was not much shorter than he was. The exact circumstances of all that had just happened were a little beyond his comprehension, but he was sure that something interesting had just happened. However, his most pressing issue was the young woman's demands to follow Drue and him to the Great Forest. Sarik's eyebrows creased in a frown as he studied the woman and mulled her wording over in his head. "And exactly why should we take you, human? After all, your race is not well liked by the clans."