Q'Barra: Facing Truth

[Yeoman]

Guardian regarded Catherine and Darrick for another moment before speaking. "Sentinel is instructing the very small ones to rest. If you wait in the designated eating area, I will inform Sentinel that you are here."

The second Warforged, Watcher, waves to Catherine and Darrick. "You are familiar with the designated eating area, yes? Sentinel will be done with the very small ones soon."

"That's fine, we'll wait over there. I'm sure that won't take long. I'll just straighten things up until he gets back."


Oops, I totally misunderstood what you meant. I changed it to reflect that.

 

[Pebele]

Yeoman: sorry if it wasn't clear. The children are being put down for a nap. the dining hall is empty.

 

[Pebele]

Argent easily danced away from the majority of Kaelan's attacks, though a few came close to doing some possible damage to him. He spoke between attacks, a slight smile never leaving his face.

"I am pleased to note that mopping has not dulled your abilities. But do remember that you are not a true Valenar Warrior yet." With that, Argent made a wicked downward slash aimed directly at Kaelan't left shoulder, then jumped backwards.

"I think there is much you can learn from your companions. The Warforged is content to be himself, a lesson you must learn. Charles will be as stable as the group is united. The knights are rigid, yes, but their discipline and resolve is unmatched. Know them, and know yourself."

 

[Pebele]

Darrick and Catherine had been in the dining hall for a few minutes when Sentinel appeared. He was obviously a much older model of Warforged, looking more like a machine than the newer models such as Trebuchet, and his 'skin' was starting to look dull and pockmarked with age.

Sentinel looked less than imposing, however, as today some of the children had decided that he should be wrapped in colorful ribbons. All of the students who had started out at the orphanage knew Sentinel, he had been at the orphanage pretty much since it's start, and he seemed to take great pride in his job as the head guardian of the children.

Sentinel approached the two quickly, raising one hand in greeting. "Guardian said you had questions. Please ask them, and I will answer. Also, it is good to see you both. The very small ones, sometimes it is difficult to speak to them."

 

[Yeoman]

Catherine looked Sentinel up and down before answering, laughing softly. "Aren't we looking cheerful today? Actually we were hoping you could tell us about your recent trip to the Havenwood settlement. You brought back three children due to the request, and apparent threat to the settlement, but your group reported no unusual activity on the Deep Mist's part. Was there anything out of the ordinary in the settlement to your knowledge?"

 

[Pebele]

Sentinel looked down at his form for a moment before speaking. "I am always cheerful, Catherine. If you are commenting on the ribbons, they make the very small ones laugh and smile. I prefer the ribbons to the drawings the small ones of your time did. Ribbons are much easier to remove."

Sentinel sat stiffly on a bench in the dining hall. "Yes, the trip to Havenwood. We brought three small ones back with us; one entered the Academy and the other two will enter in a few seasons, I am told.

The trip was very ordinary. The settlement appeared plain. Some of the old ones told us that Deep Mist was taking their food, their animals. But they had no proof. I do not understand how they can know someone is doing something, but not see it. I told them this, and they said I should just take the little ones and tell Headmaster Goludov.

So, I took the little ones. On the way back we encountered a few animals, probably drawn by the scent of the little ones. But no Deep Mist.

I told Headmaster Goludov. And now I help the littles ones learn to like it here. Is there something else you need to know?"

 

[Rolzup]

Sentinel approached the two quickly, raising one hand in greeting. "Guardian said you had questions. Please ask them, and I will answer. Also, it is good to see you both. The very small ones, sometimes it is difficult to speak to them."

"I can understand that," Darrick murmmurs. He always feels vaguely uncomfortable around children, without really knowing why.

"I told Headmaster Goludov. And now I help the littles ones learn to like it here. Is there something else you need to know?"

"You saw no signs of the lizard folk, then?" Darrick asks, curiously, "But did you, perhaps, notice whether there was...less wildlife than usual? Or of a different sort?"

 

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan could only smile and nod. His teacher was right, he was always right. They continued to spar until sweat ran down Kaelan's face. Argent was much more skilled, he seemed like he could do this all day. "I am not a great Valenar warrior yet, but I will be. Then perhaps, this won't be so easy for you," Kaelan jokes. He continues more serious, "I think I will learn many things while on this assignment, mostly about myself. Thank you for the training, I'll think I'll go find the others."

 

[Yeoman]

Catherine looks puzzled."Nothing at all? What is going on? One last question, if I may. What was the mood of the townsfolk?"

 

[Pebele]

Argent lowered his double scimitar and gave a slight bow in Kaelan's direction. "I look forward to the day you best me. Perhaps more than you do." He looked thoughtfully at Kaelan for a moment before smiling again.

"I wish you well on this assignment. But I know you do not need well-wishes, you need only the skills you and the others possess. As always."

Argent turned and walked out the door of the dormitory.