Investigation of the Warmongers pt 1 - RPLOG
From Rusted Promises
Participants
Date
17/2/476
Log
Standing in the center of the square on a hastily set up stand, is a very offical looking german shepard. He is flanked by two horses for guards and waits for the call out to be answered. So far only a single vixen has arrived, and she sits on the edge of the stand, staff held in her lap. In the hands of the german shepard are some papers with the royal seal on them, instructions to give out to the brave adventures who would attempt this mission.
Arimia glances around as she walks up, looking over the stand. She shrugs and walks over to sit down in front of it, leaning against it, as she waits for others to show up. She fiddles with various bits of equipment as she waits, checking to make sure everything is in order.
Rogna strolls towards the center of the square, approaching first the gods who he gives a slight nod, then facing the german shepard says "Hello there, and how are you this fine day?" as he adjusts his cape. He looks over Arimia and Mirana with a smile before returning his gaze to the canine. "What form of assistance can I providie?"
Selena paces through the grassland to the stand, a slightly limp still apparrently in her stride, looking back over to Saibh. "Well, Ari wasn't around her usual places." She murmers, coming into earshot with the hungover marten. Upon noticing the sillhouettes of more official-looking figures and the raccoon herself, Selena makes a quick path along to the raccoon, greeting her with a hug and kiss. "Hello, Ari." She smiles, beckoning Saibh over. "Didn't want to leave a hungover marten stumbling out here alone." She explains, and nods to the guards.
Saibh has her hood pulled up and over her eyes and she's more or less staggering along. No limp, just lazy morning after sort of attitude. Lifting her eyes a bit, she offers a halfhearted wave to the gathered folk before hurrying to catch up with Selena and Arimia. "Morning. Afternoon. Whichever it is by now. Bright, bright's the right answer regardless"
Mirana walks over to Arimia and gives her a slight hug in greeting, making sure to abstain from anything that might not be interprated as one friend just saying hello to another. She does the same when Selena limps up and whispers to her, and greets Saibh with a curtsey. "How do you do today Miss?" she asks, never really catching her name. When Rogna shows up however, the guards and shepard bow low and Mira gives a deep curtsey to him, various 'Good afternoon My Lord' or 'Pleasent day My Lord' going to him. When asked what he can to to assist, the german shepard wastes no time. "The Good King has reieved word that a band of thiefs and thugs who appear to be from Cliffside have been attacking and assulting our farmlands. While the Good King and his council do not believe that this is actually Cliffside's doing, they want a full investigation as soon as possible. Many guards have tried to find where and how these thugs opperate, but to little success. All we know is that they must be off somewhere to the west of our fair city. Reports also show that Cliffside has sent a band of troops and adventures themselves to attempt an investigation, and the utmost care is requested should you find yourselves having to deal with them. Thank you all, and good luck." He says. Mira then looks around and tries to get everyone's attention to talk to them a bit more privately.
Angus was late to the meeting it seems, hurrying along as he tightened the belt of his new sword and fixed the straps on his musket. Walking up to the stand he gives the gathered group a quick bow. "Sorry I'm late, what did I miss." Glancing around at everyone there he gives a wave to Selena and Mirana, a low bow to Rogna, and a slight smile to everyone else.
Arimia flicks her ears and smiles at Mirana, continuing to smile when she sees Saibh, though seeing Selena does cause that smile to flicker briefly. She sighs and says in her usual Cliffside gutter-trash accent, "You should still be restin', Selena. You may feel recovered but any aggravation an' it could prove too much." She listens as the situation is explained, but doesn't move to get up right away, as Mirana was indicating a desire to speak.
Rogna quickdraws one of his swords, holding it just back from the Sheperd. "I understand your wish to show me respect but please be more careful." he says to the guards. "Your duty is to protect, you may not allow yourself to bow so deeply, if you must at all, a split second is all one would need to down your quarry and then what would your respect have brought sweetwater?" Rogna sheaths his sword and moves over to Mirana, who seems to be trying to tell them something.
Selena shrugs to Mirana's whisper, murmering a quick response before she nods to Arimia. "I know, Ari." She replies honestly. "If things look like they'll get bad, I can head back early if you really want." the wolfess smiles, continuing on to note, "As far as I'm aware, investigations don't usually entail too much physical strain. Or, you could drag me back to your room." She jokes.
Saibh holds the top of her head, keeping the hood pinned down for the moment. Holding up her free hand, she says softly, "I came along to make sure she didn't melt in the sunlight or whatever the problem was" She then slowly stands up straight, looks to Mirana and says simply, "Saibh, my name that is" she then shakes her head and turns back to the commotion in confusion, entirely missing the point of the demonstration
Mirana eeps a little at Rogna's demonstartation and the guards look very humbled by it themselves. "Understood Sire, and we will be more prepared in the future." One of them has the pressence of mind to say as he draws it back. The shepard and guards make their exit and Mira looks to everyone, "Good to meet you proper Saibh." She says before continuing, making sure to give Angus a slight bonk for being late. "Here is what wasn't said. A represintivive from Cliffside came in the middle of the court meeting. He was demanding to know why Sweetwater troops had assulted one of their most prestigous acadamies. It was quiet the scene till he was able to be calmed down. After many assurances that it wasn't our troops, a talk was had. Right now, Cliffside is convinced it was Sweetwater who attacked, but are willing to go with an investigation before doing anything else." She says low and trying to make sure none other then those near hear. "I'm sorry, but I have to bow out for this mission, I ... shouldn't be making long trips right now if I can avoid it." she says. Looking to Rogna, she doesn't curtsey again, but says, "By your leave my Lord" and gives another slight hug to Arimia and Selena before heading back toward the inn before anyone can pose too many questions to her.
Angus starts rubbing his head as he is bonked. "Ow, hey I wasn't that late, sheesh." He starts grumbling as she speaks but it dies down slowly as she goes on. "So we where right, someone is trying to restart the war between us again....I wonder what they are trying to gain by causing more bloodshed."
Arimia listens to Mirana's words then gives a small nod. At Angus's words she speaks up. "Lots of things. Could be an independent contractor tryin' to get his mercenaries employed more. Or someone trying to sell weapons, somethin' that always works better in a war. Could be a subversive group trying to weaken one city, or both, with war being the most direct route. Not enough information to really get close." She gives a small shake of her head and glances at Selena before saying, "Fine. First sign of trouble though, you're hidin', and when things are clear you're headin' back."
