Cricket jumped back with a yelp of alarm as the giant beast snuck up beside her and loudly sniffed her, but sensing no malice, she quickly recovered and walked up to sniff its face right back with equal curiosity. “Huh… carrots….”
Cricket looked at this Ramirez guy, than back to his ‘Loyal Lady Thunder‘, then back to him. “So is this like your flatulent girlfriend or something?” she asked straight faced, gesturing with her thumb.
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“Hey, don’t mind if I do! Thanks!” Said Cricket. She happily clambered up onto the griffin and turned herself in circles a few times before sitting smartly at the base of his neck. “Wow…” the little dog squished her toes and fingers through Arthy’s soft feather, feeling them tickle her pads. She then promptly drove her nose into his mane and started rubbing her face around in it “ERMYGAWRSH!” Came her muffled, ecstatic mumbling from the sea of feathers she was buried in, amid sneezes and snuffling. “THISH ISH-” snuffle snuffle snort, “ -THISH ISH SHO SHOFT! I WUFE YOU FOREFER, ARTHY!” Snuffle snuffle SNEAZE.Interactions: Anat, Ramirez, Percy, and Cricket
Calixto watches the party communicate and chuckles while trying his best to keep himself steady on Arthy's back. "Good to know that this party is excited about the quest." His view shifted to Anat when she admitted to not having a ride and then to Cricket. "I'm sure Arthagus don't mind having you two ride him. Don't you, Arthy?" His griffin turns his head to look back at him to chirp in reply, then sets his sapphire eyes on the two steedless members of the group. On cue, the griffin went down on all fours, giving easy access to his back for Cricket and Ana.
Cricket pulled her head out to whip him an aghast, heart broken look, ears drooped. “WHAT?!“ she whined. “AW COME ON MAN…!”
Urzoth watched Connor give an overview of her armors. Though they usually preferred more masculine partners, they couldn't deny their competency kink. And Connor's entire aura was confident with the skill to back it up. Most of the information was reviewed, but they nodded along easily. "Akela can join to see if she smells anything your eyes cannot see." They offered, the growl in their voice speaking of the wolf's acceptance. Though they knew the gesture was necessary for speed, they worried about riding in the wagon. It was difficult to get out of their chair and pick it up. More than likely they'd have to get one of the others to lift her. Or summon Kenai. At least they didn't have to feel useless when in his arms.View attachment 1029286View attachment 1029287
Connor Brazzinford - 'The Phantom Armory'
"I think it's a quest to the mines... I think I zoned out after hearing about Silverfrond, but I caught the essentials about the quest." Connor answered as she began finishing off what was left on her plate, feeling a renewed sense of vigor surging through her as stomach started feeling full and warm. She stood up after finishing up her plate and began getting the cramps out her shoulders, taking her plate and silverware and setting them with the rest of the dishes awaiting to be washed. When she returned to the table it was to push in the chair, though his offer to do the same quest together was something that brought her gaze back to Pierre's eyes. "I'm down for a quest together, so if you want to join us then feel free to." She said with a wink before turning towards Rika. She had been listening in on their plans, but with how little the group knew about her from the sounds of it she gave an inaudible sigh. Fully opening her visor she sat down at their table and dug her hand into her satchel, fulling out a map of Colby and comparing it with the information from the quest notice. Her hand then pulled out a quill and a spare sheet of paper, copying the major cities and landmarks onto the sheet of paper before drawing a massive circle around where she had marked the mines. Her actions made little sense for the moment, but her lips anticipating their orders made it clear she intended to explain what's on her mind. And soon enough that moment came.
"I know some of you already know me, but I'm Connor. Now, here's what you need to know about me." She started, pointing at one part of the circles edge. "This circle represents how far the control of my armor expands, with any armor I've forged able to be controlled within this area. However, I am limited to thirty-two sets of armor in total, it prioritizes the armor closest to me upon initially casting the spell, and each set of armor has to manually walk or otherwise traverse to where I command them to go. In addition, each suit of armor has magic imbued into them, making them able to cast most magic spells I can. Each set of armor can fight as well as your average knight, though without any mortality to lose they can keep fighting until they become irreparable." Connor paused as she waited for the rest of the group to process all of the information she gave them, folding up her map and scooting aside the quill and paper before pointing to the quest notice. "As for how we proceed, it'd be wise to have my armor scout the mines ahead of time, as I can use my magic to 'see' what they see and get an idea what awaits us when we clear it out for a more concrete plan. As for how we'll get there, I had some of my sets of armor get Deus and the merchant wagon prepared for the journey, and there's room for about... Six people in total."
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Their worries were distracted by Rika's analysis. Using the holes already made was a good choice. Urzoth doubted the Shaelmaar wouldn't use the already prepared space unless the wyrms were successful in forcing them out. But it was equally unlikely they'd be organized in their burrows.Rika listened sharply as Connor provided a detailed elucidation on the extent of her armor’s capabilities. Much to her surprise, they were capable of treading a certain distance away from their conductor. Though Rika was waylaid by the incredulous marking up of a wonderfully decent map, she remained silent as the explanation continued. Whilst the woman spoke, Rika continued to concoct a plan so as to the approach of the mines. “I'm curious... would your suits of armor know how to find you, even though they can’t see you? Whilst I don’t think any of us should be idle… there isn’t much for us to do between here and Arian. Not while we’re sitting in a carriage, that is.” She stopped, looking the map over once more… “I like the sound of your proposal. Could a few of the suits enter the holes made by the Shaelmaars, and follow us through the tunnels en route to Arian? Since you’d be with us above ground, you’ll be safe to focus on a multitude of them at once if need be. That way, by the time we get to Arian, we can know for certain which paths are safe to take and which aren’t, that is, those between the two towns. I can't speak for others.” She stood, pointing to the path on the map from Colby to Arian(’s mines), tracing them hither and thither until she stopped at Arian. “It’s possible we may come across some Shaelmaar holes that don’t connect to the mines… and it troubles me that you could potentially lose a few of your suits that you've worked so hard to construct, if that turns out to be the case. It’s up to you, though, what you choose to do with them.”
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The sharp whistle caught their attention, causing them to glance at the fireplace. Callan was immediately recognizable, but it took her a second to assume the brightly colored feathered man was likely Tobias. It suddenly made the mother henning make even more sense. They understood instincts, having to deal with 3 different sets on their own. It was likely the siren couldn't resist it.Callan
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“Hm. You’re more experienced than I thought. What d’you do, gobble ‘em all up?” Callan was joking of course. He assumed Tobias hunted as a person because Ramirez didn’t know he was a dragon.
“Oi, Barry! [loud whistle]” Callan called as he spotted the dwarf stomping by with a steaming mug of something.
Barry ignored him completely and went to serve Ashley his coffee.
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Urzoth nodded in greeting to the perky hunter. While they appreciated that they took the job as seriously as they did, their boisterousness tended to be draining. Still, they looked the bird hybrid over, trying to see how recovered he was from the day's events.
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Siwai returned from the infirmary, healed up and ready to take on the world. He was winding one arm up in a quick stretch as he approached Rika and the other hunters gathered together.
"Looks like ya got some other people lined up huh, Rika?"
Urzoth definitely agreed with the idea of the morrow. Their back was starting to hurt from sitting so long in their chair, and a night's rest in a real bed would do wonders for it. They laughed at Rika's insinuation, doubting the siren would ever manage sober.A warm smile emanated from Rika as her young friend approached, looking well healed and and already, quite literally, winding up for the expedition. “I have!” She confirmed. “And you’re looking well refreshed and ready. Urzoth, Connor, Pierre and Goldie have decided to join us, along with possibly Callan. We’ve determined that it’d be in our best interest to embark on the morrow, that our allies can receive their needed rest, and hopefully…” She looked over to where Callan and Tobias were, “… that some of the eve’s ‘libation’ will pass, come the dawn.” She raised an eyebrow, but maintained her slight grin. No matter how captious, diffident, or guile she could sometimes become, the guildhall had a way of resonating with only her best attributes. It could almost be mistaken for magic, but if so, suspicion would have to fall on the frequenters and friends of the place, for they are who made the place home.
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They smirked at Callan as he came over, though said nothing.Callan
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“I’ll leave yer to it.” Callan said as he got up. He needed to let Rika know they’d be joining her on the wyrm hunt, and hopefully find Barry to order some drinks .
The Siren made his way over to the bar where Rika, Urzoth, Siwai and Godefroi were gathered.
“Alright, what’s the plan? Bombs n’ nose-pegs?” He flatly enquired as he stood behind them. He may have given Godefroi a grumpy glance for sitting on his stool.
The mine probably was used to explosives, but that did make them wonder, "How long has this mine been out of service? We'll have to be careful of its stability." They could listen to the strain of the earth above their head but had little idea how to prevent a cave-in.Rika’s eyebrow raised even higher at Callan’s remark. “I’m all for the nose plugs, but I believe detonating bombs in an enclosed space may cost you your feathers. I’ve seen a lot, but I don’t think I’m ready for the trauma of seeing your wings in complete dishabille just yet.” She laughed a bit. "So I take it, that this means you're coming along?"
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Rolling their eyes, they let Siwai and Callan have their grumbles. They'd be professional on the hunt or they'd head back missing a limb for Hannah to attach. Urzoth had no time to care about clashing personalities.
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