kaito9049
Perpetually Cold
Leoch shifted uncomfortably when the yellow flower appeared. True, in elven culture earth and plant elementals were practically hailed as angels, but for a human to have such an ability made most feel a bit awkward. Indeed, the elders seemed to be surprised. Leoch held his breath, not knowing what would happen. To his relief, however, the elder simply bowed respectfully. "You have a wonderful gift, child," he said warmly. "Take care to use it well." Then turning to the Holy Swordsman, he went back to more pressing concerns. "Yes, we have heard of these creatures as well," he sighed. Leoch tried to hide a smirk. He wasn't surprised that the elders were withholding information from the group; he had seen it all the time in the Capital. "From what we can tell, they are very dangerous," the elder continued. "Be on your guard. However, I can not wholly condone bringing the group to a human city. For the time being, this is an elf matter, you understand."
"Begging your pardon, milord," Leoch interjected, "but you have no doubt heard of my diplomatic record. I could be a mediator to the humans, and report back to you." Finding information about the creatures wasn't the only reason Leoch was volunteering for this. Ambassadors of any kind could easily become very powerful in elven society, due to the lack of communication most elves had with other races; a harsh rumor from an ambassador could ruin an elf's standing with another kingdom for centuries. The elder probably knew this, of course, but they didn't bring it up.
"An intriguing offer, Leoch," one of the elders said, failing to pronounce his name correctly, "but we have also heard that your last few political actions were met with a..." The elder paused, remembering the presence of the humans. "...dishonorable demotion," he finished, speaking the words in elvish.
Leoch grit his teeth. "Indeed," he said hastily, attempting to recover his status. "And thus you also know that I am not loyal to a political boss, but only you three and the High Elders."
The elders seemed to muse over this comment, before one finally spoke. "Very well," he said, a bit tiredly. "You will accompany the humans--or half-humans--to Yuushima. Leave as soon as you are ready."
Leoch bowed lowly. "Thank you for your time, great masters," he said in his native tongue. Motioning for the rest of the group to follow, he exited the hut.
"Begging your pardon, milord," Leoch interjected, "but you have no doubt heard of my diplomatic record. I could be a mediator to the humans, and report back to you." Finding information about the creatures wasn't the only reason Leoch was volunteering for this. Ambassadors of any kind could easily become very powerful in elven society, due to the lack of communication most elves had with other races; a harsh rumor from an ambassador could ruin an elf's standing with another kingdom for centuries. The elder probably knew this, of course, but they didn't bring it up.
"An intriguing offer, Leoch," one of the elders said, failing to pronounce his name correctly, "but we have also heard that your last few political actions were met with a..." The elder paused, remembering the presence of the humans. "...dishonorable demotion," he finished, speaking the words in elvish.
Leoch grit his teeth. "Indeed," he said hastily, attempting to recover his status. "And thus you also know that I am not loyal to a political boss, but only you three and the High Elders."
The elders seemed to muse over this comment, before one finally spoke. "Very well," he said, a bit tiredly. "You will accompany the humans--or half-humans--to Yuushima. Leave as soon as you are ready."
Leoch bowed lowly. "Thank you for your time, great masters," he said in his native tongue. Motioning for the rest of the group to follow, he exited the hut.
