Q'Barra: Facing Truth

[Yeoman]

"Well, let's not insult the good people of Havenwood. So let's eat while we wait for the scouts to arrive, and then we'll meet with John later." With that Catherine sat down and began eating while waiting for Kaelan's group to arrive.

 

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

Kaelan walks into the hall area and gives the room a quick look around for anything out of place as well as possible exits in case things get nasty. Spot check 19
Once he is satisfied with looking around, Kaelan sits down across from Catherine. "What did you find out?" he says with a whisper.

 

[Rolzup]

Darrick, not without some misgivings, seats himself next to Catherine.

"Damnably little," he says to Kaelan, softly. "There's something afoot, to be sure, but Master Kassel seems unwilling to speak of it yet. I've an uneasy feeling, though, and it would be best if we remained on our guard."

[sblock]I live. More or less. Nastiest stomach bug I've ever met.[/sblock]

 

[Rookseye]

Sepoto watches things for a time from his hidden vantage point then enters the meeting house shortly after John Kassel departs. The villagers seemed contented enough, and this allayed his fears somewhat, but he couldn't otherwise shake the visceral feeling that something in the scene had escaped his notice. Although the hackles on his neck had smoothed out, it is evident to the others that he is uncomfortable when he enters the dining hall.

"Sepoto is here. He trusts that all is well among his friends and the village-folk?"

Sepoto sits among the others but does not touch his meal. The others seem to sense it too; it is in their smells and their slightest gestures, but most are choosing to ignore the feelings. The shifter instead warily watches the perfectly normal activity around him, not letting down his guard, but trusting his instincts the way any animal would.

 

[Yeoman]

Catherine keeps her head down as if to concentrate on eating, as she whispers back. "Not much yet. That bald gentleman over there, Catherine subtly nods at John, his name is John Kassel, and he's in charge here. From what I've gathered so far, they seem to have enough food to share with visitors, and morale seems high. A bit odd for a town supposedly being raided, eh? Oddly he seemed crestfallen when I said our team was only 6 people. Why would he be expecting more? What did you three learn?"

Catherine smiled over at the others, "I hope no one minds, but when John asked, I just said I was in command here."

 

[BRP2]

Charles enters soon after Kaelen, doing his best to not to be too noticeable.

During the dinner, it should be clear to anyone who can see, Charles dining methods could make even a Lizardfolk cringe they were so messy and disorderly. He picks up a single potato(or whatever be they are eating) and flings it at Sepoto.

Eat Sep. It's tasty, tastier than rations.

 

[Shayuri]

Trebuchet obediently sits down, but doesn't show any interest in the food. Instead he contineus watching the others, and watching what they ate with some curiosity. For now, the warforged was content to let his companions use the weapons of words to try to understand.

 

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

A bit odd for a town supposedly being raided, eh? Oddly he seemed crestfallen when I said our team was only 6 people.

"I agree, I wonder how much they actually know. Maybe you or Darrick could find out. Six people wasn't enough for him? What did he want, an army?!" Kaelan picks up a piece of roasted pork in his hand and puts it in his mouth, then licks his fingers.

"I hope no one minds, but when John asked, I just said I was in command here."

"No problem from here, you are fit to lead as well as anyone."

What did you three learn?"

Kaelan shrugs, "nothing really, the lands are still void of animal life, like on the trail. I looked around for tracks only found some horse and human tracks, they were all jumbled around, probably from tending the crops, or chasing after some lizardmen."

 

[Yeoman]

"nothing really, the lands are still void of animal life, like on the trail. I looked around for tracks only found some horse and human tracks, they were all jumbled around, probably from tending the crops, or chasing after some lizardmen."

Catherine smirks at this point, "Let me guess, the crops were fine right? Catherine shakes her head and sighs. "We'll get more answers after dinner, I suppose. Does anyone have any ideas of what we're looking at here? From what we know so far, and the off the books nature of this assignment, and John apparently expecting a much larger unit...none of this adds up.

"And seriously Charles, stop throwing food about, because you're making us look bad. If this guy is already disappointed about a small group, the last thing we need is to make him think we aren't even professionals. Alright?

 

[Pebele]

It seemed that the villagers were finishing up their meals. Some of the tables were being cleared already.

John Kassel passed by the table and waved at the students, before heading out the door. No one made any move to hurry the group along, it was almost as if the rest of the village was mostly ignoring them entirely.