Off to War [IC]

[Myth and Legend]

Lora sulked and rubbed her nose, still making a displeased face. "He's an idiot, that's what he is! And he got lucky, that man over there practically tripped! Not to mention he released his grip just because he could, not because Aidan broke out on his own. You - she pointed towards Claude - should watch the fight more carefully if you are to continue cheering on like a maiden at a jousting tournament!"

 

[Theroc]

Aidan hadn't immediately realized how well things were going until he landed that kick, blinking at the effect it had. He smiled slightly, noticing the opening as he attacked the prone figure, hoping to even things out.

[sblock=Status]
HP: 16 AC: 15 Touch: 15 FF: 12 Fort Save: 5 Reflex Save: 6 Will Save: 3 Grapple Modifier: +2 Bluff Skill: +4, Escape Artist Skill: +3
Stunning Fist: 0 Attempts(If successful, target must roll a DC 13 Fortitude save to avoid being stunned)
Feats: Combat Expertise, Improved Trip

Conditions: Has taken 10 Non-lethal damage[/sblock]

[sblock=Actions]
Flurry of Blows on Rathman(nonlethal damage)
1d20+1=17, 1d6+1=2, 1d20+1=18, 1d6+1=5
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[HolyMan]

As Lora and Claude "quibble" Fallon notices a sound that he knew was coming. "Riders." He says quietly. Then looking all about he grabs the arm of the nearest man, "Riders, riders coming!" he shouts shaking the man's gaze from the fight.

Like wildfire the news is picked up and passed along, soon many of the watchers are running off (some right through the ring).

"Get Aidan!" the old man yells to Lora and Claude. "And come, come on."

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In the ring the fight has changed hands Aidan pummels at Rathman as he tries to get to his feet, his token defense not stopping any of the boys' blows. Movement caught out the corner of Aidan's eye sees people hurrying past. Thinking Rathman's friends ae coming to his aid the boy jumps back but notices these men are just trying to hurry away. The roped off ring has been trampled down and a few people look to be pulling the posts from the ground. The fight seems over but the area is in more chaos then before.

 

[Frozen Messiah]

Claude listens to Miss Lora talk about how is not looking at thing properly. He gives her a sideways glance "How many fights have you seen, Madam. I have seen countless baroom brawls and have had training in combat, as much as I dislike it. Now keep your emotion in check," Claude says to her knowing that this wil only cause her to dislike him more but at this point he believes there is little that he could do anyways.

Claude hears the panic in Fallon's voice and immediately pulls out his dagger and looks over at Miss Lora for a second. "This will have to wait." Claude says before he runs over to get Aidan. "Aidan, good job but now we have to get back to our tents, something is happening and it's not good. Go deal with Lora I'm going to be getting to my tent quickly." Claude says to Aidan as he attempts to pull him off Rathman. Once Aidan gets off Claude looks over at Rathman and puts out a hand to let him up, "tres bon mon frere, tu a battu comme un serpent qui attaque sa gibier, mes a cete moment le battie est fini et tu devrai d'alller a un notre place vite."

 

[Myth and Legend]

Lora was surprised she or anyone else could not sense the approaching soldiers before the old man. She remembered that Dellex was not one to tolerate things such as fighting rings, and she definitely did not want to stick around for the heat. She had her brooch but that probably would not save her a beating or worse, should she be accused in participating in an illegal activity.

The girl threw an angry look at Claude and shouted: "Go save your arse then, so much for the valour of Paladins!", and rushed off to help Aidan up from the dirt.

She extended her hand once again, the excitement of the fast approaching riders momentarily subduing her severe dislike for physical contact with males. The tiny framed girl shot a quick glance at her would be rapist, who had rooted for Aidan's opponent, and at the tall dark skinned man himself, who still gasped for air a few feet from Aidan's position.

 

[Theroc]

Aidan relished his victory, taking advantage of his opponents opening before he felt himself pulled off of his opponent, noticing the cheers had stopped as he fell onto his back, looking around from his position on the ground ready to attack the interloper before he realized it was one of those he'd met after his excursion with Lora. Not that he was particularly fond of the guy, but he had the feeling the man had attempted to help him recently... right... he was that advice in his head... though he only reinforced Aidan's tactics in his mind, it was reassuring to know his thoughts were not entirely off base.

Then, looking about once more, he realized Lora was reaching down to help him up, the boy grasping her hand and pulling himself up. If Lora were paying attention, she might notice his hands were not quite as rough as they were when they had first met, the boy's lesser need for direct labor with farm tools, and his general preference for unarmed combat allowing his callouses to soften. In the chaos Aidan had missed Claude's instructions, just looking at Lora as he asked, "What's going on? Why did Claude interrupt the fight, and why is everyone scattering?"

 

[Myth and Legend]

"Run now, talk later." Growled Lora, as she pulled Aidan towards the camp. Her other hand rested on her belly, as the pain from her moonblood made running quite an unpleasant activity.

 

[HolyMan]

As the three irregulars duck behind a nearby tent the sound of the riders draws closer. Claude behind the other two sees a few men on horseback enter the area where the ring was moments before, and start yelling and kicking at stragglers. Soon noone is left where before a crowd yelled for the two combatants as they fought.

Returning quickly to the campsite they all share with Fallon, they notice the old man sitting before the fire, a kettle on the tripod starting to steam.

"I thought, thought a nice tea before bed would do everyone some good." he says with a wrinkly smile. "Especially, especially you Lora."

 

[Theroc]

"Run now, talk later."

"Huh!?" The boy managed before being half-dragged behind a tent. His chest was still a bit sore from the fight, but overall he wasn't too badly injured. Though, he wasn't sure he was going to earn much for the brief display. As they stopped behind the tent, Aidan blinked and looked to the three present.

"So... why did the circle get interrupted? The fight was almost finished!" he grumbled, looking about rather confused as he waited for an answer. Not paying attention, Aidan hadn't yet let go off Lora's hand after she dragged him off. His grip was loose at this point, he simply hadn't bothered to move it.

 

[Myth and Legend]

Lora sulked and slid off her hand the moment the group reached their hiding place. "Well Dellex is a man for order and law. Not that i think him a good person for it, I'd say he is the sort that thinks that lawfulness makes for an easier to rule and control environment. Hence, him sending his men out to beat the law in to the irregular's heads. And you - she points her finger at Aidan. - you are lucky that dark skinned man didn't flatten you. He was a good grappler and let you go on a whim, otherwise the match would have been over then and there!"

They soon got back to camp, and the girl turned over to Fallon and nodded wearily. "Thank you, a cup would be nice. I will go get mine from my backpack." With that, the Wizardress gets up and heads over to her tent, determined not to share a cup with anyone here.