Noting that the two more 'active' searchers have indeed moved in the direction that Ximix's search indicates, he carefully steps only where he sees other footprints, approaching the site and scanning the area for further clues, especially any signs of struggle or fighting.
Seeing how well the other two helped one another, Ximix begins to actively scan each area that the others are in, listening carefully to their banter and comments, even going so far as to make a suggestion or two as he is led.
In the process, Ximix will turn to Rich,
"Did he have a shovel or other tools with him? What is Richard's job? Does he look for mushrooms or gather herbs by chance?" Ximix fires off these questions rapidly, then turns his back and resumes searching, pointing out a large clump of fresh turned earth as they investigate the mystery.
OOC: Eh, not as great as last time, but not terrible, I too am going to aid-another on Manon, while trying to mostly stand still and not disturb the scene.
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p.s. Sogram has not posted since he stated he would wait at the table for the others... so do we have a three man group or ?