Lein
Lein
'You believe correctly.' you say, not taking your gaze from Darwin.
On the edge of your vision, you can sense Shila glaring at you, but
you make a pointed effort to ignore it. 'If the Onyx tower is where
the danger is coming from, then is to there that we should go.'
Darwin nods. 'I understand. I only ask that I come with you.'
You don't answer, you just eye Darwin skeptically.
'My brother is in that tower. I want the chance to take the Onyx
from him without destroying him, if that is possible. If not, then I will
aid you in destroying it.'
You can feel Shila's glare boring into your head. Reluctantly, you
nod your agreement. Darwin turns to Ryan, saying 'Stay here, and be sure to turn back all who would approach the city.' He glances
toward Shila before adding, 'And do not kill anyone unless they are in immediate danger of being taken by the Onyx.'
Ryan nods. 'It's getting late, are you going to be staying the night here?'
'No-' Darwin replies. 'If it's okay with my guides, I would prefer to be on my way as soon as possible.'
You nod. You're just as eager to get out of here as Darwin is. Moments later, the three of you are on your way. Shila leads,
Darwin following her and you bring up the rear - both to guard against attacks and to keep an eye on Darwin. The three of you
walk southward for a while as the darkness around you congeals. After a time, Shila speaks up.
'It's getting late, I think we should set up camp.' She suggests. Before you can agree, Darwin speaks up.
'An excellent idea.' he says. 'I can keep watch, if you wish.'
'No need.' you say, not at all willing to let this man watch over you while you're asleep. He shrugs and sits down. You begin
to unpack your things and set up camp, after some deliberation lighting a fire. Darwin is noncommunitive while Shila and you eat
a sparse dinner. She prepares for bed, while you stand on the outskirts of the camp, keeping watch. Darwin does not go to
sleep - instead, he just sits where he is, staring over the plains to the distant horizon. It doesn't make you feel any less uneasy to
see him there, but if you're going to pay attention to possible enemies outside the camp, you're going to have to ignore what
might be a possible enemy within the camp....
Later....
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