The First Age of Man

[Voda Vosa]

Sheng Shemin

Sheng grins "Aye, we made quick work of a group of marauding orcs." and frowns when the man explains why is he there. "How considered of you, nameless one. Altruistic one could say. What drives such selfless acts, if I may ask?" although Sheng's words are sarcastic, he doesn't make a big deal of it, his eagerness to know what a lone man is doing in the wild is more evident than his attempt at sarcasm.

 

[Axel]

Certain it is Jakob, Tekai steps forward with his bow raised. "There is nothing altruistic in this one, Sheng. He is after Niraya and has been run off like a wild dog once already today."

"Jakob, it is always a surprise when visitors...drop in. Where are all your friends?"

 

[KirayaTiDrekan]

Asra continues to stay out of sight for the time being.

 

[Piston Honda]

Jakob looks at Tekai as steps out, slightly bowing his head. "Nature's tidings, Tekai. Most of them are burying the marauding Orcs you made quick work of. There are a couple others around to keep an eye out for trouble after I go back for some sleep. The boy dear Sheng saw close by was able to slip into the darkness while I diverted your attention. As to your question, dear Sheng, Tekai speaks a half truth, while Niraya is of great interest to us, she has made her decision and it is the great mother's will that we honor it and offer her and her companions protection as she walks in our land."

He looks at Sheng, taking a cautious step forward, his casual tone turns serious. "I'd advise you go with them. You have our aid now, but not when they have passed. There is a dead party of Orcs, that will attract attention to this area, and your cave is close. The Orcs might not send anyone smart enough to find you, but there are more than enough devils in the woods to find you."

He looks once more at Tekai. "And as I recall, you were the one who stormed off." Jakob sniffs the air, "Now, may I go to check on my people? I've had a long day and I would like to lay my head down, and you may go back to your dinner and rest up for your travels."

 

[Voda Vosa]

Sheng Shemin

"Your people? Why would they....." Sheng's eyebrows arc up with realization. "You are a breathless one.... " the warrior fell silent for a moment. "So these ate your woods? That explains a lot of things... Like that owl, the fact that there's lots of food... You have been keeping tags on me and want me to leave eh?" Sheng chuckles. "So your friend knows some magic eh?" Sheng suddenly turns to Tekai "I can't blame you for not telling me boy." The warrior says. He slips his sword into it's sheet, and places a hand on Tekai's arm. "Lets go eat, stow that bow away"
Sheng knew better than to start a fight with the breathless in their own lands. He nodded to Jackob and walked to the cave.

 

[Axel]

Tekai waits a moment before turning to follow Sheng. What is it he has done to be an outcast when magic does not surprise him, he thought as they headed back to the cave.

"Guess you haven't seen Orcs here before today?"

 

[KirayaTiDrekan]

Seerah replies to Inguar finally, her eyes still closed, "I believe the danger has passed. The others are returning."

She urges Asra to stay in the trees near the cave entrance as a lookout for the time being.

 

[Piston Honda]

Jakob’s body language shows a degree of offense as Sheng refers to him as a breathless one. “We have kept no more tabs on you than making sure you were still alive when winter was at its coldest and that you caused us no disturbance. We have taken no offense from your living in our lands and you are welcome to stay if you keep to your ways. For your safety, I do not recommend it.”

As Sheng and Tekai make their way back toward the cave, Jakob departs.

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Inside the cave, Inguar hesitantly lowers his bow.

 

[Voda Vosa]

Sheng Shemin

"Not since I established myself in the cave no. Run into a couple of tribe scouts with nasty intentions." Sheng grins at the memory. "The found a bone bigger than the could chew, bastards. But now that we have the blessing of nature's lambs, lets eat, relax and rest. Eat, above all."
As they draw close to the cave, Sheng started pulling off his shield and sheathed sword. He stopped by the cart to get the bread, and chuckled at the sight of Niraya, gripping her spear tightly. "I should teach ye how to use that, but for now rest assured: Our uninvited guests were the breathless ones, and they seem intend on our well being. They are keeping an eye out for ye specially, pretty one, apparently ye been using some magic like a whacky and they saw ye." the warrior walks in and tosses the weapon to a side, sitting heavily next to the overcooked deer. Grabbing the knife that was deep into the tender flesh, he started to cut slices of meat and slipping them in the bread without a word. His eyes dart from one and another, not saying much, but obviously demanding some sort of explanation.

 

[Shayuri]

"They're not the uninvited guests," Niraya says, relaxing a little, though the flick of her eyes towards the cave mouth is still nervous. "We are. And I know how to use this. Maybe not as well as you, but well enough to hunt."

She went back towards the fire and leaned her spear up against the cavern wall again.

"As for the magic...it's complicated. I won't do it again unless I have to though, so there shouldn't be any more attention drawn."