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The weapons are easily accessible. It seems that the rack was left in a hurry, thus remaining unsecured - a very irresponsible and strange attitude, considering the mass of protocols followed and presented by the Teraphim. As the overhears the prince and sees Lyllie's and Harfik's interest, the captain rises to his feet, opening the rack and offering the weapons to the visitors.
"Please, go ahead." - his own eyes widen as he sees what's on display, as if pleasantly surprised. He measures the prince, reaches out for one of the vibroblades and brings it to Aanzu, offering it with a bow. "Your Highness, if it pleases you, go ahead. These are fine weapons that we considered lost to us. Made by one of our skilled artisans, they hold special qualities that might please you and your entourage. We'd be honored if you accepted them as a gift." - surely the Captain learns the rules of a game quite fast, as Harfik notices. He turns around, doing the same with a crossbow and presenting it to Thulwar. "We call them lasguns... These ones are... Special, emissary." - he eyes the gnome as if he had noticed what had happened with the cube. "You might notice a certain pattern to these engravings here..." - all weapons seem to have some sort of magical language woven into them. "Our Semiomancers participated in their confection. You might find it satisfying to employ" - he gives one to Yttrian - "...or to reverse-engineer..." - he smiles, and throws a third one towards Ajax.
Harfik notices great complicity between the warrior and the Captain. Apparently, the offering does not have a sort of hostage-exchange tone to itself, but Ajax' selection is not at random. Odds are that the soldier can survive if left alone amidst enemies, and Harfik thinks he understands why... Ajax is not exactly a fighter... He doesn't move like one, at least. He doesn't access any situation with a straightforward attitude, more concerned with studying the area he's about to enter first. There's some edge to his actions, some detachment to his gaze... No, he's used to feed on advantages, attacking the field when he has the upper hand. He's a survivor, for sure, and should he be in danger, he might find ways to escape. Odds are he already figured out an escape route from here.
Beyond that, the Captain's intentions seem to be true. After sharing equipment, this becomes even clearer. The Teraphim's actions are cautious, but they do not seem to prepare for future conflict. In fact, they seem to feel responsible for the stray giantess, her baby and the miners, as much as they feel compelled to help the heroes. Despite their history and their past actions, something noble seems to emanate from them: genuine guilt, a strong sense of duty and the will to see everyone through this ordeal.
[@JustinCase and @Neurotic, I have left the term "waterworks" vague on purpose, hehehe... As for Neurotic's conclusions on the lady's activities and whereabouts.... I'll keep it as a surprise, hehehe. Funny part is that, between the three of us, I guess there's no native english, hehehe. God, I hope I got the right meanings for the word, hahaha!]
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