Shackled City - Chapter II

[kirinke]

Alinis shrugs at Zeric's comment, noting how he gripped his weapon, before forcing himself to relax. "I have no better plan as I said. We are forced to explore this place haphazardly and it is frustrating. No more, no less." she replied and then almost to herself. "We need a bloody guide down here. Maybe one of those damnable skulk-creatures."

ooc:
are the new-npc's with us? What are their names, I forget them.

 

[Verbatim]

As the elvish woman spoke of capturing one of the skulks to use as a guide, Zeric looked over towards her and smirked.

"You think?"

Turning to face Raven, Zeric raised his voice just a fraction to get her attention and to let her know his patience was waning with this endevour, especially since the chests did not have another key inside of them.

"We return to the tunnels Raven. While they may be more dangerous, they at least were carved by those we seek."

Stepping out of the room, Zeric began heading to the tunnel they first entered and began following it, looking for any signs of skulk activity.

 

[hippocrachus]

"We seek the children, right?" Orpheus asks the others in a sarcastic whisper.
The man has less tact than a falling rock.
"Come, let us follow the ogre and see what progress we will make under his lead," he says loudly, testing the halls of Jzadirune's acoustics. He waves Raven on ahead after Zeric.
Follow your master, hound.

 

[Mimic]

Althron says nothing but notes the tension in the group, the hexblade wasn't going to make his orders any easier, but he will do what he must to make sure they survive down here.

With a small shake of his head he follows Zeric and the others.

 

[Majin]

OoC: Yes the two npc's are still with your group. Their names are Fario & Fellian. Hope everyone had a nice holiday. Now, let's get on with the show.

~

Regardless of who follows him Zeric moves on through the tunnels searching for any sign of skulks. All paths in the rubble of the carved tunnels show signs of use, but recent bare footprints can be seen leading back and forth through the eastern tunnel, then branching north and south at its intersection.

 

[Verbatim]

ooc:Words I've been waiting to here...on with the game!!!

As the dandy's words slammed into him, Zeric fought to stay silent and press on towards locating those that could possibly give them a clue as to where the children were kept.

~They bite at me as a hound would bite one they see as a threat. Why can't they see the simple logic? Why must they be fed like the infants? Coddled at every turn and pampered as if they are above me. Even the dwarf mocks me, I can feel his eyes upon me, judging my every step waiting to see if I will betray my words and manifest an aspect of that black blood Hextor. Why couldn't the Priestess Urikas just send me down with some real guards? There would be silence at least, as well as order...~

As Zeric's caught sight of the recent footprints, he stopped and waited for the others to catch up and as they gave them their usual doubtful looks, he pointed out the markings to them.

"They are on the move again, whether they are running from us or seeking a way to ambush us I am not sure, but we are on the right path."

Looking into the dandy's eyes Zeric spoke to everyone, but his words were for him alone.

"We do seek the children, but it would seem that the skulks might have had a hand in the kidnapping, if nothing else they have bored out these tunnels and might be aware of who comes through. It was a skulk that led us to the mimic creature when we sought the Keygan's rat and if one of them knew about the missing familiar, then I would place solid coin they know of the children also."

Zeric paused slightly and tried to soften the tone of his voice somewhat, but as soon as he resumed speaking, knew that he had failed miserably.

"You all do not have to like me, do not have to accept me, but you must quit second guessing every single move I make and thing I say, as all I want is to rescue the children. After this is over, if you feel there is a score that needs to be settled between you and I, for whatever reason you see fit, then we will make time to settle it, but for now, can we just put aside you and I and work on getting the children?"

 

[hippocrachus]

I love when the ignorant try to play the role of the diplomat.
"The only one mentioning any unsettled scores is you, Zeric. The only way you will be accepted is if you accept us. I've had about enough of your condescending attitude. We're all in this together and it's about time you got over your little complexes and started acting as an equal rather than the only one who has any clue of what is going on," the bard says evenly. "And let me remind you, the only reason most of us are here right now is because we saved you."
He pauses to make sure his last point settled in and gained the support of those it referred to.
"Now then, I admit to my own flaws and apologize for any immature behavior of mine," he says, offering the warrior his hand, "but feel the best way to move on unabated is to forgive and forget."

(OOC: If Zeric plays tough and doesn't accept Orpheus' hand, Orpheus will attempt to Charm him)

 

[kirinke]

"Orpheus is right Zeric. We don't... We aren't your enemy. We never have been. If we were, we would have left you to fight those thugs alone. We wouldn't be here now helping find those kids. The only problem I have with you is your inability to trust. Open your eyes. Are we the enemy? Have we done anything to deserve your distrust? Have we?" Alinis asked.

"I am willing to let the past go if you are." She finished, and in a sudden move, flicked out her dagger, handing it to him hilt first. "I trust you to guard my back." she said, her voice oddly formal, as if it were some sort of ritual from her own land.

 

[Dhes]

Elyas gives a big yawn, “Don’t you think we have better things to do then to fight amongst our self’s, I don’t think we will be much help to these children if we kill one another.” Turning to Zeric, “I don’t know what kind of demons you carry with you, and I’ll be happy to help you where I can in fighting theme, but right here and right now I don’t have the time or give a *Monkey*” turning his attentions to Orpheus “Please stop trying to antagonize the man, and try to keep your funny or sarcastic remarks for the taverns.”

Ooc: yup, the scrawny scribe is getting annoyed.

 

[Mimic]

Althron says nothing, but watches intently, ready to intervene in case fists or swords fly. Out of the corner of his eye he spots the half-elves, catching their eye for a moment he gives a slight shrug of his shoulders.