Q'Barra: Facing Truth

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

"Thank you Argent, I shall see you upon our return." With that the two seperated, Kaelan began looking for the knights. I wonder if they found anything of use. Did they talk the children from the settlement as well? Once I find one of them, I should go to the infirmary and retrieve the items that are there for us.

 

[Shayuri]

Trebuchet curiously looks into the package.

As he does, he comments to Sepoto, "I have often wondered if your songs are remembered from when someone else taught them to you, or if you invent them on demand."

 

[Rookseye]

Sepoto ponders this for a moment, his features becoming wistful.

"No, no, Trenchbucket...that song is an old song of my people, there are many old songs. Some silly like the Lemur-Wife, others sad...yes, there are sad songs as well..."

The shifter looks down as the memories return, his reverie abruptly silencing his good humor.

 

[Pebele]

Evening had begun to fall over the Academy's grounds as Kaelan was making his way out to the commons area. Good fortune had him crossing paths with Trebuchet and Sepoto.

Catherine was in her room finishing her preparations, and Charles was in his room trying to prepare himself. Darrick and the stablehand were trying to work out what was going to happen with Steadfast.

The sound of crickets filled the night as the sound of children playing faded. Tomorrow would be another day, a day that would mark a turning point in six young lives.

 

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

Evening had begun to fall over the Academy's grounds as Kaelan was making his way out to the commons area. Good fortune had him crossing paths with Trebuchet and Sepoto.

Kaelan approaches the pair. His hair is matted down with sweat, and he is favoring his right leg, as his other was struck by the flat of Argent's blade during their practice. "You were going to talk to Sentinel, right Sepoto? What did you find out?"

 

[Rookseye]

Sepoto glances up to the sound of Kaelan's voice and gives him a half-hearted grin from where he stands in the sunset-cast shadows of the massive warforged.

"Oho! Friend Kaelan... glancing with concern at the Valenar's injured leg we, heh, that is, Trenchbucket and I, we did not happen to arrive at the orphanage...we, I mean to say, I did intend to walk there with Catherine and Darrick, but it did not come to pass...I'Katra guided us another way. First Charles needed cheering, and then, well, then Trenchbucket asked of I'Katra, then, lightning burst lemons in the sky...and so, we are here."

Looking at box in Trebuchet's hands, he smiles more broadly.

"We did happen upon the medicines promised to us by the headmaster; they cost not a coin, but were had with a song!"

 

[Shayuri]

Trebuchet offers Kaelan the package that the child had delivered.

"I did see Catherine and Derrick speaking with Sentinel where the smaller humans are penned," he notes happily. "I am sure they will share what he had to say when we meet tomorrow morning."

 

[Rolzup]

Before Darrick reaches the dormitories, he is approached by a young boy with bright copper hair.

"Master Darrick, sir, I am glad I finally found you!" The boy pauses to catch his breath before standing at attention. "Master Rodrick sent me to ask if you needed Steadfast prepared, or if you wish him to be stabled while you're away. Master Rodrick says he needs to know."

The young stablehand looked up at Darrick expectantly.

He considers for a moment, stroking his chin. Apparently, there's a road, he tells himself, so....

"Prepare him, if you would," he says aloud. "My lad," he adds, a little awkwardly."The journey will do us both some good."

 

[EvolutionKB]

"Oho! Friend Kaelan... glancing with concern at the Valenar's injured leg

Seeing the orange furred shifter's concern, he smiles and shakes his head. "Argent and I were sparring, it will be fine by morning. What is wrong with Charles? The mission have him unsettled?" Taking the box of goods from Trebuchet's hands, Kaelan opens it up, checking to make sure everything that was promised is inside. Nodding his head in confirmation, he passes the box back to Trebuchet. "We'll pass these out in the morning, they were given to you, why don't you hang on to them right now."

"A song? Do your people have any songs of the lizardfolk? You do share some of the same space right?"

"Talking in the morning is fine with me, it's getting late. I would like to know what the children that came from the settlement know. If they are old enough to speak that is. Sometimes the young ones say things that adults find surprising."

 

[Pebele]

The young stablehand nods to Darrick with a smile. "Yes, Master Darrick! It's getting late, sir, so I must go tell Master Rodrick or your wishes. Sleep well, sir!"

With that, the young boy runs off at full speed.