Kindcraft kidnappers take 1 - RPLOG
From Rusted Promises
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Date
12/8/476
Log
The Captain of the Guard Office, a hectic place that definitly looks like it needs cleaning. Papers were strewn across the room while books are just shoved haphazardly on the shelves that line one wall of the room. Behind a desk an old Bulldog with one ear sliced clean in half paces a little impatiently as he waits to see who answers his call for Freeswords.
Arimia slips into the office, without waiting to be announced, and leans against a wall. She's got her cloak pulled about her, hood up, keeping her fur mostly hidden. Her metal hand flashes briefly as she reaches into a pocket and pulls out a smoke, bringing it to her muzzle and lighting it. She doesn't say anything yet, waiting for others to show up.
Sveta says little as she steps into the office, having received the call to arms a little while ago. Best to have some time to limber up before the others arrive and the show gets on the road - she leans against the wall on the opposite end of the room, waiting for further details to be given.
Another job down at the Freesword's guild, hopefully with enough pay to provide more wonderful meals to enjoy. Not long after the others, he strides into the office and looks around, noticing some familiar faces. "'ello sir," Dio waves, approaching the desk and breaking the silence. "I 'eard ya got a job fer us to do."
Angel walks in shortly after Dio, and does much the same as Sveta, leaning against the wall near by the birdy. She checks her daggers a moment, her armor, and feels ready to go.
Ictus hrms as he walks into the office and looks around, he blinks at the small pink 'coon and sighs before he shakes his head. He looks to the captain and nods friendily, "You called for Freeswords?" before he looks to the others and smiles
As soon as Arimia walks in the Bulldog does a double take, stopping in his tracks as he stares at her. "Well....this is a surprise, never had a wanted criminal walk into my office." He leans over his desk, eye twitching as he stares at her. "But....I think you just might be of use on this..." Dio and Ictus both catch his attention and he turns as he stands back up. "Ah yes, I called you all here today because we are in sort of a jam....The Kindcraft have decided to become a little bolder. And have Kidnapped the Daughter of a Minor noble it seems."
Arimia takes a drag from her smoke and replies to the bulldog, "An' I could walk out again jus' as easily. Wasn't exactly a whole lot of resistance on the way in. Amazin' how when faced with the possibility of havin' to do real work, like arrest a wanted criminal, instead of polishin' their spears, your guards all suddenly become preoccupied." She frowns and flicks an ear before saying, "I ain't got much use for nobles, but ain't nobody needs be left in the clutches of Kindcraft. You know where they have her? What sort of numbers an' fortifications we'll face?"
Sveta pointedly decides to ignore the byplay and focus on the task at hand. "Good day, Dio - and everyone else, of course. Yes, whatever information on the task at hand would be greatly appreciated. Fewer unknowns, greater chances of success. I've heard of the Kindcraft through the grapevine, but never really had cause to seek them out in the flesh, after all."
Angel continues to just lean against the wall, waiting for all the hulabalu to stop. If there was a contract to be had, she'd wait for everyone else to be done with their business before asking about it or, better yet, just hearing of it. She taps her claws again the wall, still staying close to Sveta.
Dio looks at the raccoon, suddenly chuckling after he finally remembers the previous call to information about her. "Good to see ya again lass." Hearing Sveta address him personally, he turns around and flashes her his trademark smile. "Good to see ya too!" Greetings over, it was time for a bit of work. the lion listens to the captain speak, idly tugging at his coat and checking his equipment. "'fraid I'm not too familiar, but can't be good news. Where 're they located?"
Ictus shakes his head more at Arimia and looks away before he nods to the captain, "I see, I'm with the others. Any particulars we should know about?" he checks his gear and nods to himself
Selena lingers by the door for a few moments before making her way in - a little late, it'd seem. The wolfess directs waves to those familiar to her, though Arimia also has a hug coming her way. "Sorry for intruding. I heard something about Kindcraft just now?" She queries, looking back to the bulldog curiously, before adding something to Sveta a little more quietly; "Since you're here, I may as well ask if the papers I gave you shed any light on the matter."
"My apologizes, next time We will just fill you full of holes." The Bulldog comments back through clenched teeth, before he picks up a few rogue papers on his desk. "We have tracked them to a cave, that's all we know. Everyone we have sent down there hasn't come back." His eye twitches as he trys to calm himself down, and he nods to Selena. "Yes, as I just stated a few moments ago we have a Kidnapping. Kindcraft grabbed a minor noble, I want all of you to find her and free her."
Arimia lets out a soft laugh and shakes her head. "They'll try. If they even see me. I'm bettin' I can count the number of your guards who saw me before today on one hand." She waves her metal hand in dismissal and takes another drag from her smoke. "There'll be time for this bluff an' bluster later, pup. Fun as it is to needle you I should stop lettin' myself get distracted. What sort of cave is it? Abandoned mine, natural cavern? Any other entrances besides the one your lost guards have gone in? Or will we have to make one?"
Sveta gives Angel a furtive glance, then whispers something to Selena. "Yes, do tell us. Or at least give us the location of this cave so we can make a guess for ourselves."
Dio waves at the new arrival, quite happy to have someone versed in the magical arts join the team. "A cave ya say? How interestin'! Hope it's not one of those minin' caves though." Still invested in his equipment check, Dio grasps the handle at his side, pulling it up just an inch before pushing it back down, releasing a satisfying clank of metal. "Indeed," he says, nodding to Sveta and Arimia. "Location an' details 'n' will be off."
Angel watches Sveta as she looks over to her, not at all liking it, "Is there something the matter?" she asks, "Something we should discuss sometime?" She continues, but then back to the mission at hand, "Where have you sent them, and what is the best approach?" she asks quite directly, "Do we have a map of the region, or other information that could be useful to find this noble?" she asks, for now, ignoring the glances at her.
Ictus nods in greeting to Selena and hmms at the bulldog, "I see..." he pointedly ignores Arimia and her words as he listens to the others, "Yes, what does this noble look like? Are they of the canine species? How old?" his three tails sway as he thinks a bit
Selena gently nudges Arimia and murmurs something to the raccoon before speaking up again; "So, do we have a location for this cave? That and a description of who we're looking for - as Ictus just asked - are all we should need." Dio's comment elicits a chuckle form the wolf for whichever reason, then looks over towards Sveta and replies in kind - though seeming to have no reason to be as furtive. "We can talk about it later, but I thought I may as well ask while I'm here. Though no, Angel. This is regarding some spells I've been puzzling over."
