Dangerous Company

Arora smiles and stretches in the sun. feeling the warm sun on her face , neck and further down.... the cool air on her skin at the same time. sighs and starts to drift then shakes her self pulling her knees up and sitting and staring out into the deep blue sea. deep in though suddeny deep dark memories of life past pass before her and she stiffens shakingher head No.... she thought thats behind me. . . . im starting new and I still have to find "it"... whatever"it" is. . . . she sighs again then is suddenly awear that she is not alone anymore not that she ever was fully alone, but somebody aproched. . .

PhorenNarqu just lay there, beneath the tree, with his shirt undone, radiating that warm sense of contentment, eyes closed, but eventually he did get up, to start working with that strange substance.

Flash_Guardian is doing his thing, as always, zipping around the dojo construction site and putting up the walls. This work is a bit more tedious, as it involves a finer degree of detail. Primarily plasterwork, with the occasional drywall and some panelling in the traditional oriental style. This could certainly take a while. As he works, Flash wonders where his friends are, what they are doing, and if there are any new visitors to the island today.

Devaine_Hawk moves on along the beach, keeping his eyes open for the woman how s aura he d sensed easier . Still caught up in his clumsy sword practice , the will is there just not the know how , he urns a bend and spots her . Letting the sword fall to his side in his hand, he raises the other in greeting hello there, welcome to Red Fang Isle, home or soon to be home of Flash s Dojo, and you are ? he calls out . His hand seems to twitch , the one with the sword in it and he glances down. oh..ok, sorry he mumbles before sheathing the magnificent blade in it s equally impressive scabbard actress his back. there. I will try to be better in the future , when I learn more he tells her/the sword . Then he taps the earring in his left are lobe , Tin Man to Boy scout, come in Boy Scout he whispers . Still looking to the girl he steps closer and smiles I sense Flash s aura some where on the island, he should be here to great you soon him self

Arora scrambles up seeing the man and shades her eyes with a hand "Im called arora..." she says

Flash_Guardian hears Devaine's voice coming from the diamond cuff link, which he is currently wearing clipped over his karate vest. He pauses in his work, chuckling once more and releasing his etching tool to tap the diamond once. "Boy Scout here," he replies over the connection. "What's up? And why'd you change your code name?"

Devaine_Hawk nods, still smiling , some thing that does not come natural or easy to his face , but he tries to do it more often these days, mostly because his friends tell him he needs to do it more all the time . His left eye still holds that neon electric blue glow in it as he studies the lass . welcome , Aora, my name is Devine, but most people call me Dev or Hawk , at least until they get to know me better then they call me ..not nice names he laughs . Reaching up to the ear ring again to tap it, he whispers Boy Scout we have a visitor on the beach, this is Tin Man, and since I made the names up I, can change them if I want. He laughs again. if you make a big deal of It I m sure I can come up with some thing a lot worse than Boy Scout for you he glances back to the female. we have a female here, and like most she seems a little afraid of me, is it my stubbly pirate look, or do I have B.O., tell me the truth he laughs once again. perhaps you should come down to the beach, you have that good guy look that people like"

Arora calmly smiles and puts her hand out to shake his "Its good to meet you... Im not intruding am I?" she asks

Flash_Guardian just shakes his head and rolls his eyes, speaking over the connection again. "Alright, just give me your bearings and I'll be there shortly." Flash sets the tool down upon the floor, making a dull thunking noise just barely audible over the audio transmission. "But first, I have to ask ... why Tin Man?" Flash grimaces, sounding very much like he dislikes the name. "I don't get how that relates to you. You make yourself sound like some kind of knight, or robot, or something. How about something that really suits you, like ... like Eagle Eye! How about that?"

Devaine_Hawk shakes his head , still trying to keep that smile on his face. not at all, like I said, he reaches up to tap the ear ring again. Flash should be here any second to tell you all about his island, and school he shakes her hand, and his left eye glows even brighter as his psychic senses read her aura better with actual contact . In the briefest of instances while his calloused and hardened hands holds hers he sees glimpse in his mind of her past present and future, but just that, glimpses nothing concrete or defining zymology and imagery that could mean almost amy thing depending on how you read them . He taps the ear ring again , near the land bridge , just this side of the reefs before he remembers to let go of her hand . He backs away as he does and lowers his gaze . sorry He d never tranced out like that before when he read some one, but just like LoX told him the sword , every sense he had first held it seemed to increase his own powers .

Flash_Guardian grins. "Heh. Alright. See you and your guest soon, Hawk Eye. Boy Scout, signing off." Flash taps his cuff link now, severing the connection and bolting away from the dojo and into the trees, his feet carrying him at superhuman speeds through the island's woods, nimbly dodging tree and leaping over smaller shrubs on his way to the land bridge to the southeast.

Sera walk in her long black hair swaying past ehr waist her crystel eyes glowing slightly in the moonlight her tight short black inner kimno shows her prefect figure. and from one of her ears hangs a black stone

PhorenNarqu patiently waits for Kurn's player

Sera looks around and sits somewhere in a corner and watches the things that go on

Devaine_Hawk turns his head away , seeing Flash s aura as a blur among the tree line coming their way. And it gives him an excuse not to look at her after that awkward hand shake while he zoned out on her . here he comes now he tells Arora id she s even still there. He stretches his arms , checks the straps on his sword s sheathe, any thing to keep from looking her in the eye again for now . When Flash reaches the beach where they are , he grins Hawk Eye? Sounds like a comic book character! And I thought tin man , like out of the Wizard Of Oz might fit me pretty well, he laughs . Turning back to the female , he waves a hand in Flash s direction. This is Flash, I m sure eh can tell you every thing you might want to know

Sera stands and begins walking again looking around for any human life at all

Flash_Guardian didn't quite get his bearings right, and ends up bursting out of the tree line in a powerful and prolongued front flip, sailing through the air and landing on the sand, skidding to a sudden halt and creating twin trails across the surface of the beach, some fifty yards north of Devaine's present location. Flash looks around for a moment, rather depressed that no one seems to have witnessed his flashy entrance. A moment later, he spots Devaine, quickly trotting over in his direction. "Ummm," Flash says, dusting some of the sand off his pant legs as he comes to a stop, "I probably don't need to remind you that the Tin Man had no brain? That certainly doesn't fit you, Dev." Flash looks around now, confused. "You seem to have lost our guest."

[Sera ] jumps in a tree and jumps from branch to branch and tree to tree

Sera finally get to a spot where she can see the beach and looks at the two men that are talking

Devaine_Hawk gives Flash an odd look. first of all the tin man had no heart, it was the scare crow that had no brain, we can talk about that later He looks around for the elf girl from before , she was right He shrugs again. oh well, guess I scared her off talking to my ear ring and sword and all when she was here He starts back up the path, turning his head, the left eye glowing again . but we do have another one in the trees As he walks he reaches up to touch the hilt of Storm Blossom in her sheath. Calling back over his shoulder to Flash if he follows , There s some thing else I wanted to talk about, several things while we work he adds . He reaches the camp sight and walks to where his hammock hangs between two trees . He reaches to the cooler on the ground and pulls out a bottle of water already half empty. Pouring a little over his bow he swigs down the rest and looks around . well where do we start today? he asks Flash.

Flash_Guardian is still looking around, when suddenly a leaf blows past his face from one of the trees nearby, carried out to sea by the wind. A knowing smile crosses his face, as he now looks up into the trees nearby, quickly spotting some sort of figure standing up in one of the trees, watching the pair. "Found her," Flash says, nodding with his head in Sera's direction, and knowing Devaine would likely spot the woman without too much difficulty, as his eye misses little.

Flash_Guardian blinks at Dev. "Oh." He only follows Devaine as far as what brings him away from the beach and into the trees, instead hanging back to call up to the woman overhead. "I can think of more comfortable places than trees," he says with a chuckle to Sera, grinning and waiting for a response.

Flash_Guardian doesn't wait long, however, and when he doesn't recieve a reply he quickly shrugs and moves on, making his way back to the dojo once again. He quickly finds Devaine waiting for him and heads back to the spot where he was busy laying plaster for the walls, answering Dev's questions as he goes. "We start in the west wing, laying plaster, and work our way around until all the walls are finished. And while we work," he says, retrieving his tools, "we talk."

PhorenNarqu we would like to be noticed now. It doesn't give much intellectual stimulation to play someone just lying beneath a tree.

Flash_Guardian waves to Phoren from where he sits beneath a tree. "Feel like getting your hands dirty?" Flash asks, a clear and cheerful call to work. My, how motivating.

Devaine_Hawk noticed Phoren earlier when he ask him to help work on the dojo, remember and all he did was lay under that tree with a goofy grin on his face . He follows Flash around , picking his own tools back up as they move toward the west wing I ve been thinking he pauses just because how bad that usually sounds . and I have an idea foe the dojo,

Flash_Guardian nods, quickly resuming his work shaping the walls to fit his standards. "You have something in mind for to dojo? Well, alright, let's hear it. I'm not halfway psychic like you are, you know."

Devaine_Hawk moves around working even as he answers , not being one to ever stay still for long . As he starts on a wall he asks Flash we set here and wait for people to come to us and learn, right? he asks. He does some more work on the wall. why don t we go find them ? Not force any one , just like a recruiting drive, or some thing ? This place is out of the way, there might be a lot of potential students and or teachers willing to come here if they knew where here was he laughs . and another thing , just what all will we be teaching and or learning here ? If you want to keep students interested , you need a lesson plan, schedule, you know a routine they can count on . He goes on with his work. ad where the hell did you get those bruises on your face from ? he finishes , turning to look Flash in the eye

Kitari would continue to flap his wings as he made his way towards his most favorite island around, as he descended towards the Dojo he would smile feeling the presence of the man he took up the task to protect as one of his many charges, Flash. He wore very, very comfortable clothes today. Think Japanese clothing, the robe looking full body cloth that has very large arms and seems to drape behind his body like a pool around him. The fabric was a dark blue, with a very large ribbon that seemed to tie around his waist was light blue to tie in a bow behind his body excess straps draping with the rest of the fabric around his body. His hair was up in a bun like hair style with two black what appears to be chop sticks sticking out the top, these kept the bun together. And he wore what appeared to be fabric shoes. His wings would disappear after the final beats of his wings, which made his introduction to Flash.

Flash_Guardian decides to answer Devaine's questions in order, for simplicity's sake. "Actually, I already have a great idea on how we can advertise - one that doesn't involve us going around and looking like door-to-door salesmen. True, this place is remote, but word of mouth once spoken travels quickly." Another section of plaster is placed, smoothed, and set aside to dry. "As for what will be taught here ... many things. First and foremost will be self-defense. And through self-defense, other things will naturally follow. Self-respect. Discipline. Honor." And now, Flash looks a little guilty, though his bruises have long since faded away, leaving only a slight miscoloration to Flash's left eye. "Oh, yeah. The bruises." Flash scratches his neck awkwardly, uttering a quick and simple response. "Pit fighting."

Devaine_Hawk turns to watch as the angel lands near them . This place seems to draw the pure ones , it seems . But on the other hand it gets it s share of the not so pure like him . Guess Flash s idea for haven for all must be working , that s a good thing as far as he s concerned . He nods to the a man and returns to work, waiting on Flash to answer the barrage of questions and suggestions he d just unloaded on him, listening close and glancing at him . Flash knows Dev well enough now, he should know better than to try and lie, it hadn t worked the other day, won t now either . He reaches back to feel the hilt of Storm Blossom in her sheath on his bare back. Some times he still thinks about how had it is to believe he is lucky enough to have such a magnificent weapon to wield, as soon as he learns how to care for and wield for her . He stares at Flash you ve been around me too long, sounds like I rubbed off, pit fighting? he shouts the last what the hell for ?!!?

Flash_Guardian hears a familiar set of wingbeats, smiling to himself. "Sounds like our guest from yesterday has returned." Flash now calls out to the angel man from inside the west wing, using his loud voice. "In here, Kitari!"

Devaine_Hawk reaches up to his ear ring , for two reasons realy he wants to test Blue s tie clip if he has it on, and he just likes to show off his little gadgets . Ashe taps the are ring he whispers . Tin Ma mean Hawk Eye.. he starts looking over to flash as he continues . Hawk Eye to preacher man and Pretty Bird come in Preacher man and Pretty Bird He knows they re close , he can sense their familiar auras now .

Kitari smiles hearing Flash s words, and would seem to float/run with great speed towards the door of the structure would then stop looking at Flash and his guest and would bow slightly, Hello my charge. How are you today? His clothes would again pool around his body still looking un tarnished and in perfect condition. The little decorative belt and chimes on his chop sticks would jingle a light heart filling tune and he bowed.

Aislinn hadn't seen Blue to give him the tie clip yet. So, it spoke in her side saddles as she rode alone towards the island. The earring she had on upon her left lobe did, however, start to talk. She reached up, and fiddled with it, remembering how Devaine did. "Um...since I am not a preacher, nor a man, I shall guess I am pretty bird? So...acknowledged hawk eye?" The lady knight laughed softly, wondering if that's what one says? She of course was in her knightly attire, seen much more often in it now.

Jeremy grumbled lightly to himself, for some unknown, precarious reason...frustration had suddenly dawned on him. And, he didn't exactly know why, either. Slow, steady...almost a careless pace would have taken the daunting figure towards the most obscure of places. An island...and how he actually got onto the island without ship or flight, was completely oblivious, rather...he wished it to remain as such. Darkened orbs of loathsome hatred began their usual sweep of the area...the immediate vacinity by which his figure just happened across. Pathetic, lost again... For what he was, he had a difficult time navigating...at least, in lands unknown to him.

BenjaminBlue could see everything from high above, a breath taking view of the entire island and the shimmering ocean that surrounded it. The cleric had taken to the skies once more, his bluish being skimming along the fluffly white gatherings of the clouds which floated as high as he did himself. As was his usual habit, two metallic fingers pinched the wide brim of his elaborate and decadent feathered cap as he soared through the air, careful not to allow the high winds to lift it from his noble brow. "H'm..." said the lofty priest, flapping his great white wings. "It has been quite a while since I had last visited everyone. Perhaps I should give them a visit?" A playful smile came over his face as he answered his question, knowing full well that he should. Clamping his gauntlet over the top of his head, Ben drew his arm and wings close to his body allowing his alated form to dive deep towards the lone island of Redfang.

Flash_Guardian decides to turn his attention from his work and Devaine's questions for the moment in order to greet yesterday's companion with a warm and welcoming smile and a nod. "Welcome back," Flash would say. He stops suddenly, realizing he had just been addressed as a 'charge.' Flash isn't sure what to think of such a relationship at first, but does not seem to object. "Kitari, I'd like you to meet my friend and student, Devaine. Devaine, this is Kitari." Both the men are indicated with appropriate gestures of hand before Flash steps back and looks to Devaine. "Should we be expecting our friends?" he asks him.

Demosis stumbles into view from a northernly direction. from a far it looks as though she is simply walking slow...

Devaine_Hawk nods to flash as he extends his hand to Kitari, them and a couple other near by, one s familiar, female, not Glyniss or Alison though, the other a man, never read this one s aura , before it s almost like it wavers or some thing, like shadows are covering it can t see him too clear he whispers as he focuses his mind s eye on the stranger on the island more intently now . His left eye glows an almost neon electric blue as he stare out the door to the out side , watching and waiting.

Aislinn soon enough dismounted Cleome after breaking through the treeline and approaching the dojo. She tossed her long red braid back, a soft thud as her boots with thje lady knight in them, hit the ground. The dark black cloak flaring around her slender body as the wind picked it up.

Jeremy steadied in his pace, careless steps dragging his figure towards a clearing? Several blinks...followed by another series of grumbles would have ensued. Frustration! So much for a hope of the island being uninhabited... And with that...nothing more, save for the entrance into what seemed to be a construction area of sorts. What, in deh hell...!?

Devaine_Hawk glance over to Flash. and another question he laughs . have you seen Gkyniss or Kade in the last couple days . I haven t see either since that night I gave Kade my left over diamond from when I made Lucy so he could use it as an engagement ring for Glyniss, the guy is like a ghost in the trees he got so f are ahead of me I lost his aura

Flash_Guardian stands inside of the unfinished building very large and nearing completion, very much beginning to resemble the oriental style of the classic chinese monks. A dojo. Only the walls and floors need be finished for the building to be complete. Flash sets his tool aside for now, realizing that his hopes of getting any work done will shortly be futile. Not that Flash minds playing host ... he always seems to enjoy the company. Flash quickly exits from the west wing of the dojo, peeking outside to see whom he may see. "Hello?" he calls out into the clearing.

BenjaminBlue continued to plunge towards the earth far below, seeming to be but a streak of dark azure across the already blue expanse above. Twirling and darting, the cleric descended further to glide across the sandy beach of the lone island, disrupting one of the crashing waves with the gust that he carried with him. Now that the dojo would be quickly approaching, the foppish priest flashed a smug smile to himself and let his wings spread once more, carrying him into the air with one grand arcing motion. After coming to the peek of his circle, Ben brought his feet towards the ground and lowered himself slowly onto the soil, his wings beating against the air softly as he landed. Not sooner than did the tip of his toe touch the ground did his wings dissapear in a brilliant flash of white light, blue sparkles falling to the ground before dissapearing. "Ah..." It felt good to be back on solid land after such a long time he thought. Refreshing even... Readjusting his cap, Ben looked about the site curiously for somebody

[Flash_Guardian ] "I've seen Kade sooner than I've seen Glyniss," Flash would respond. "Kade has been coming around every now and again. But Glyniss I haven't seen in some time." Flash seems a bit worried at such.

Jeremy rested his back gently against the bulk of a nearby tree, arms loosely finding his way up to rest against the build of his chest, head slightly lowering to allow lids their enclosure over darkened hues. Lips, found themselves curving northbound...ever-so-slightly, just enough to be considered a smirk, and what a sadistic little smirk it was. " Vendui'... " the line of his heritage shining through brightly...however, his tone matched a darker urge. One, he preferred to keep hidden as long as possible. Who knows what may come of all this if they found out a genocidist, a murderer had come across this quaint little isle.

PhorenNarqu lay there, snoozing, beneath a tree. But eventually he woke up, and looked around, slowly standing and rubbing the back of his neck, blinking a little to accustom his eyes to the light

Demosis kept walking in slow steps..stumbling along...her cloak trailing behind her. She could see the dojo...she silently wished that someone was there...Flash was always there...but she wanted Aislinn to be there more...the woman so caring..she should have listened to her..she stumbles and falls over..it takes her awhile to get back up on her feet...but she does so..and in a strained voice she calles for Aislinn..

Aislinn gave a nod and a smile to her friend, and soon to be teacher. "Greetings." She shifted now, walking towards the building. That magnificent sword sheathed, and on her side. Along with the golden and silver dagger slightly peeking out of her right boot. The lady seemed a little weary, but other than that, looked fine at least.

Aislinn stopped for a moment, blinking rather now. She thought she heard her voice on the winds. Was she that tired that she was taking to hallucinating voices? Her soft lips frowned, and her violet eyes looked about.

Flash_Guardian spots Ben and Aislinn as they approach, calling out in greeting to them both and waving happily. "Welcome back! Blue, glad to see you've returned for another visit." Flash stands there, happily smiling, not noticing any others until he hears a weak voice call out from behind, a feminine voice asking for Aislinn. "Did you hear that?" Flash would ask the knightly woman, seeming suddenly concerned.

Devaine_Hawk follows Flash out side, turning to look at the almost finished dojo as he steps out the door . Looking up at it his mind drifts back in time as corny as that sounds to a time before he came to the Keep. looks a lot like the dojos the monks back in Tibet had , wonder if they re alright, after they shoved me in the portal to keep the government from taking me back. The fighting was pretty intense hope they made it out their selves . he thinks . Snapping his head back down at the sound of voices he grins at Blue and Aislinn, shakes his head at Phoren under threat tree where he d been all day, then his eyes fall on the stranger at the edge of the clearing watching them . The same one he d sensed before, he still has a hard time getting a read on the man s aura deep down in his gut he gets a bad feeling . And after long years doing a lot of things that teach a man to listen to his gut he does . Flash care full with this one I got a real bad hunch he whispers low enough only Flash woul

[Devaine_Hawk ] would hear him. Flash should know enough to trust Dev;s gut feelings by now as well.

Jeremy spotted several...auras, not visible traces, merely spiritual ones ahead of him. Through whatever was in his immediate way...somewhere within the center of the clearing. Interesting... So, there were more then just one of this inhabitants. Ahh...this could be most interesting indeed. That sadist's smirk grew into a deeper grin...his head canting itself slightly to the side, enough to cause even darker tendrils of hair to curtain, cascade to that singular side without hinderment! Ahh...for an Elf, he was a dark creature. And as far from a Drow as the next of his kin...but, eh...occupations oft change the person they take into account, it was their way. Lids opened, visibly he saw them now...however, made no movement towards either defense or offense. Nay, as careless as he could have been...it seemed, completely oblivious to the dual .50 Desert Eagles holstered against his lower spinal column, or the katana that ran down its length within sheath, and even the daggers that lined against his >

Jeremy > belt and chest. All were forgotten, for now. Why make such a movement that could only end in tragedy? No, he would wait...wait and see what came of each and every little movement performed by those he watched. Still, now and always...holding gaze and that grin.

BenjaminBlue pivoted once on his back heel, twisting himself towards the east before doing the same to face the west. "Ah!" exclaimed Blue, spreading his arms out as he spotted the pair. "Flash! Aislinn! I have missed you both very much!" The expression on his face could be decided as priceless for a grown man to look so happy. Walking over there with his arms still out to recieve them, he would halt his footsteps as he would notice the worry on their faces, dropping his arms as he looked about for the cause of their concern. His musician's ear listened intently to the sounds of the isle, filtering out the ambiant noise to try and locate the origin of the unknown sound. "What is it?" he asked Flash, sounding confused before he would look to Aislinn. "I can not hear it..."

Flash_Guardian looks at Devaine, rather confused, as he hadn't yet noticed the other man at the edge of the clearing. He instead assumes Dev is referring to the feminine voice to the north, one which probably bears a hint of a drow accent? "Careful how?" he asks.

Demosis is closer to the dojo...she can see figures but is not sure of who they are...she kneels down...wishing that Aislinn was here again. she calls out again...before curling up in a ball on the ground. "Aislinn" she whispers in a soft voice.

Aislinn heard it again, and as Flash reacted, she knew she must not be hearing things. An absent smile was given to her betrothed. "It is good to see you as well. Been some time since the last I had..." She murmered, reminding him that the last time - he had just walked away, leaving it very cold. But, the lady took a few steps, after hearing it again. Her violet eyes looking, as Cleome whinnied a response. The dark elf. She is calling. The red-headed knight nodded to her equine friend, and the two excused themselves. As she saw Demosis curling up, the walking broke into a full out run.

Devaine_Hawk looks right at the man at the edge of the clearing . no that one , he s an elf , a dark elf he whispers his mind he gets that much even though dark elf doesn t mean all that much to him at all . But the danger starts to come in loud and clear . He eases his left hand over his right shoulder , and lets it rest on the hilt of Storm Blossom there . Not pulling the weapon , eh just likes to feel her in his hand in tense times like these . Already, even though he s not trained in the sword he trusts more in her than any of his other more modern weapons . This would be apparent by the absence of said other weapons , no neural shock sticks at his side, no tranq gun at the small of his back. He refuses to dishonor Storm Blossom by using anything else .

Jeremy heard the words... Dark Elf and shook his head in silence. " Amin n'rangwa edanea... " a soft, feral growl moved up from the bowels of his chest, from his throat...apparently, offended by the comment. " You should hold your tongue, before I cut it out... " Yet again, darker words left the mouth of the Elven male...assumptions lead to misconceptions. Tut, tut...we don't want that. " Besides, you could not be farther from the truth, even in your dreams... "

PhorenNarqu walked to Flash and the others, gritting his teeth as he saw Benjamin Blue, a scowl on his face as he drew closer. Trying to resist the urge to pull out his pistol, and shoot the man dead. And then shoot him some more, until there was nothing left. But he resisted the urge, and nodded to Flash and Devaine. Bringing out a coin and throwing it to Benjamin Blue, hard. It was his gift, in this time of giving. To Devaine, however, he he passed the parchment he had once worn around his neck, the pale blue, elven script for "I am not afraid', still clear. He remained silent this entire time.

Flash_Guardian watches as Aislinn seems to run off behind the dojo towards the sound of the voice. He makes a point to follow, but not before inspecting the other individual pointed out by Devaine. He eyes Dev's grip on his new weapon, holding out a hand to still any of Devaine's violent urges. "Easy, Dev. He doesn't look like any dark elf I've ever seen. Even his accent isn't right, though I can't seem to place it." Flash looks behind him to the place where Aislinn has run off to. "Would you mind following after Aislinn and making sure she's alright?" And now, Flash turns to the other elf before him, offering a wary smile of greeting. "Please forgive Devaine. Welcome to Redfang Island. Is there anything I can do for you?" Ever the host with new guests, Flash is.

Devaine_Hawk looks closer at the man near the trees . Dev said dark elf , never said drow . His psychic glimpses come in abstract flashes ad zymology at best , some times the far past , some times the near future , or impressions about some one from what he sees in their aura. In the elf s. He sees darkness and shadow, that s where eh got dark elf from . Maybe it s a by product of Jeremy s shadow walking, or some thing. Any way, he looks to Phoren as he takes the parchment . what s it say, I any read Latin, but not what ever that s in he laughs but thanks,

Nina Aarde would already be there on the scene, she would watch the other assassin who was a elf, she new the elven language for she had a few clients who spoke the language. She would lean against the tree her dress which seemed to be composed of just fabric pieces would only blow slightly in the wind would not interfere until the assassin got too dirty and caused attention to himself. She would watch, her presence hidden very well, having been trained to the pin prick of perfection.

[PhorenNarqu ] "It's elven for I am not afraid."

Demosis can hear the distant foot falls of people...she wished that it was Aislinn...she didnt know how much longer she could hold off the pain that was tearing at her body. her blue glyph tattoos shown throught the rips in her armor and much of her body was cut and burned.

Jeremy turned his immediate attention from the one passing insulting remarks and incorrect statements...to the one offering the greeting. " N'uma... " Simple, blunt...to the point, precisely. Jeremy remained steady where he was...still, no need for unncessary violence as the male had so explicitly pointed out moments before the greeting. And it was good to see proper intelligence...at least, for once.

[Jeremy ] "Amin il gorga..." I am not afraid, in Elven.

Aislinn turned her head with hurry to the elf that had approached. She, did however place the dialect. Human, yes, but she spoke elven. Her response to him was... " Aaye. " To the point as well, but because she was quickly running from where he was towards the drow who had fallen. Soon, she did find Demosis, and slid to her knees on those leather breeches. "Miss Demosis?!"

BenjaminBlue gave Aislinn a thoughtful nod as she pursued what ever had caused her distress. His left hand seemed to instinctually open and thrust itself towards the bit of coin tossed to him by the brooding Phoren, all fingers curling quickly around the disk. The cleric turned towards the man and gave him a quick nod in thanks, nothing more. All attention seemed to be turning towards the mysterious, unknown visitor to the island, the man now starting to prod the inquisitive mind of Benjamin Blue. Although it would have been nice to find out who this gentleman was, the cleric suppressed his urges and folded both of his hands behind his back, following in Aislinn's footsteps to find out what she had heard. Little did he know what he would soon lay eyes on.

Jeremy seems to be causing a ruckuss o.o

Flash_Guardian , unfortunately, doesn't speak elven, so simply blinks to the gentleman and does his best to gather understanding from the man's body language and expression. "Uhh ... right. Make yourself at home, then. All are welcome to stay here, provided they don't cause any trouble," Flash explains, stated matter-of-factly rather than accusatory. Flash would simply nod once more before turning back to head in the direction he say Aislinn go, back behind the dojo, searching for her.

Devaine_Hawk nods to Flash I m just saying , that s all then he turns to Phoren thank you, what you did for Blue just now , that was a good start he tells him somberly. He looks to Blue then that s right, I have some thing else for you as well he laughs walking toward his hammock. Pulling a small wrapped gift off from under it . He turns back to see Blue walking away. He might be pre cognitive , but he s not perfect still, but he can wait ,. He looks back to Phoren . I ll have to find some thing for you he adds . Looking to the trees yet again he senses yet another aura there , not as easily hidden as her presence . we got another visitor out in the trees , he calls to Flash.

Demosis didnt move but she spoke "Aislinn??" her voice sounded as though it was about to break. Demosis move her hand a little..trying to perhaps find her.

Jeremy heard his language spoke and turned towards the running woman...well, from what he could see before she darted around the side of the building. Brows, inquisitively lifted...curious as to how she, of all people, learned the language of his kin. Intriguing, to say the least. Hail...she acts as if I am a friend rather then foe. Odd...yet, interesting. Several blinks followed the curiousity of the thought...and for the next few moments, silence passed. Inquisitions of shadow, well...something like that anyway, and finally the words of the other broke through, his gaze returning to him in a short, nearly dumbfounded way. Him, cause trouble?! What would give him that idea? Riighto...the weaponry, and the fact that he was, darker then his kin. Hmm..." Whatever you say, cheif... " A mock statement, yes...he was mocking the man.

Flash_Guardian missed Phoren's hurled coin, unfortunately, alerted to it only as the coin is snared from the air by one of Blue's gauntlets with a loud clang. He looks between Blue's fist and Phoren's expression now, managing to put two and two together after yesterday's conversation.

Nina Aarde would hear a man look in her general direction and would growl after hearing what the man had said, Damn fortune tellers, always meddling in my affairs! At that moment she would reach into her belt and would now hold three metal stars, these were a little different than the normal one s, these after impact on a target would explode in tiny needles which would ultimately kill the target. She would throw these at the man that picked up where she was, throwing them with speed and precision.

Aislinn may have been quite the curious woman. The truth of it was, she knew plenty of dialects. One of the advantages to growing up in a castle. Though, her elven was superb. She must have been taught by an elf, and a high elf at that. The accent when speaking it, was of High Elven. Probably a teacher, or a friend. But that would be a question for later. She reached down, gingerly taking Demosis' hand and placing it on her own shoulder to show the drow she was indeed there. "Aye, 'tis me. What happened to you?" She frowned deeply, as she saw a friend hurt. Even though she had spent only a little time with the drow female, she considered her a friend.

Devaine_Hawk follows the others around the building . The what ever he is can stand there all days long as he doesn t start anything that they ll have to finish, like Flash said . He grins , we re kind of a good cop bad cop thing going here with me and Flash he thinks . Still holding the present in one hand he comes up behind the others and holds it out to Blue . this is my way of thanking you for helping me , found it a while back while I was in the Middle east before I came to the Keep, kept it as good luck charm every sense he tells the holy man .

Flash_Guardian catches Jeremy's mockery just after turning the corner, seeming rather suspicious now. Between Devaine's earlier warning, and the man's tone of voice, Flash is getting a bad feel from him. His suspicion quickly takes a back burner as he spies Demosis on the ground, looking injured and weak. His expression is now one of great concern. For now, he simply watches, letting Aislinn handle the situation. Demosis had asked for her by name, after all.

BenjaminBlue had finally caught up with Lady Aislinn, his pace coming to an abrupt halt as soon as he would catch sight of Demosis' crippled form. Without a single moment to think about what to do, Ben quickly moved towards them and knelt by Aislinn's side. His feature were now also contorted into worry, now seeing what the cause for alarm would be. "Goodness..." he whispered quietly, trying to comprehend what had happened to this lady. He only kept silent for now to try and further understand more. Although his attention did get pulled away as soon as his name had been mentioned by Devaine, causing him to rise to his feet. "Yes?" Aislinn could take care of this visitor for now. He was sure of it. "Something for me?" he asked with some surprise. "What could it be?" Ben took the gift in hand now, his eyes lighting up with curiousity.

Demosis took a deep breath and held it, trying to push off her pain so she could speak.."i should have listened to you...i." she took another breath and held it as a stab of pain came to her. "im sorry" she continued after the pain had passed enough to allow her to talk. "im so sorry."

Flash_Guardian is quickly alerted to an attack from the woods nearby, whirling about into a ready stance, open palms held in front and waiting his eyes searching the area for danger.

BenjaminBlue holds that last bit until Dev and Nina finish their thing.

Jeremy not only watched the male turn to take his leave...but felt the suspicious feel welling up inside of him. Ooh, how he loved that...and the fact that it was radiating from almost everyone there, made it all the better, at least for him. But, nothing was done...instead, darker hues turned towards the tress...focusing on one individual, the one 'hiding' amongst their bulky builds. Another wannabe assassin perhaps? Great...just what he needed. A silent kick would have him pushed from the tree, back to both feet steady and contentfully set. But, now...he caught sight of the Drow, lids dropping somewhat in weariness, " Great...another one. Hopefully she is not as bad as the most recent of their kind that I had the unfortunate timing to meet...because, I would hate to have to put my theory to work. I'quelin Mori'Quessier naa ba Mori'Quessir . " Yes, that would be tragic.

Devaine_Hawk feels his hand move with a mind it s own, at the same time he gets a mental nudge from Storm Blossom in his back and mind at the same time . huh? Wha.. he thinks even as that hand settles on the hilt and pulls the magnificent sword from her sheath and spins back around with her in a wide arc , still almost if the sword moves his hand instead of the other way around . The sword probably even more highly enchanted and magical than Dev knows him self , he just got it the other day as a present from a friend by the name of LoX , who he realy wishes was here right now, meets the stars in mid air and deflects tem back in the tree line . The blade , blue tinted and with gold lightning and clouds engraved in it remains unscratched by the stars, if they explode when it strikes them .

Aislinn couldn't deal with what was going on between Devaine and Nina. Her attention was focused on Demosis, worry set in her features. "Shh...it will be alright. I promise." She whispered to her drow friend, her eyes snapping up to the dapple gray mare. Cleome nodded, shifting, so she stood beside the red headed woman. Finally hunching down to lay, so Aislinn could access the saddlebags easier. Everyone seemed busy, so it was better than yelling for someone to fetch things they likely wouldn't comprehend. Carefully, she looked over the wounds, examining them to make an analysis.

Serielle watches the goings-on silently, having little knowledge of what is occuring before her.

Devaine_Hawk blinks at the blade in his hand , you just saved my life , how did I do that? I don t even know close to that sort of technique with swords was you wasn t it? he thinks .

Flash_Guardian watches Dev's quickdraw and deflect, seeming rather impressed and astonished ... especially after Devaine had expressed no knowledge of the proper use of a sword. Perhaps the skill came not from the weilder, but from the blade itself. Unfortunately, Flash wasn't able to catch the trajectory of the throw in time, so he simply glares all around the clearing at the island's center, scanning the edge of the tree line as well. "Who threw that?" Flash calls out, slightly angry. "Answer quickly!"

Nina Aarde would watch the magical feats of the sword, and would just watch her stars succumbed to be thrown against a nearby tree, she would look over at the other assassin and would seem to disappear without actually disappearing. She was using her gift of speed and silence to move through the trees, she would relocate herself to get a better look at the assassin and would shake her head, Probably another wannabe Assassin doesn t even look the part! Having come from a school of woman assassin s. She rarely knew any males in the business mean who would guess a beautiful woman to be a killer for hire?

Jeremy would...do something amusing, at least for him. " I did...you have a problem with that? " Perhaps he would draw some attention from the woman in the trees...even if but for a short period of time. Who knows? Besides, Jeremy is not one to explain how he does things...so he could have easily thrown the stars since everyone was preoccupied with something or the other. Not to mention the fact that he had 'unnatural abilities' to work with.

Demosis laid there unmoving...her black hood that always covered her drow features now fell back..showing off her swollen, cut, and bruised face. she mumbles something under her breath...her black armor is burnt...some of it burnt onto her skin..it looks as though she had an encounter with a fireball and had been blasted back due to the cuts and rips. Her eyes where closed...seeing how swollen they where one could only guess how she found her way back.

Devaine_Hawk grips the sword in both hands now as he steps to stand near Flash. did you see what she just did, ? he whispers . don t count on me being able to handle her like that all the time , it wasn t me it was I think, He faces the man who claimed to throw the stars . Flash , your call he speaks louder .

Aislinn could feel a thousand emotions pounding in her head. Some, bore darker intentions. It was hard to keep such, even hidden, from an empath. But, she didn't have the time to deal with it. Trusting such to her friends and allies, her attention on the poor burnt drow. She'd have to get that armor off. It wasn't going to be pretty at all, to say the least. A hand fished into the saddlebag, and she pulled out a small jar. It would be one of many. Marked correctly, she withdrew some powder. Opening Demosis' mouth very carefully, and placing it on her tongue. Quickly helping her swallow it, as she placed a waterskin to the drow's lips, the water trickling. "Try to swallow it. It shall ease your pain."

Flash_Guardian looks from Devaine to Jeremy now, eyes narrow and face hardened. His stance appears to relax somewhat, though just a little. "Why?" Flash interrogates quickly.

Serielle approaches quietly, having realized the drow woman's plight, and wishing to aide in some way. Approaching Aislinn, she smiles weakly, before glancing over to the injured woman. "Is...is there anything I can do to help?" she mumbles quietly.

BenjaminBlue had heard the distictive voice of metal against metal, causing him to propell himself tohis feet with his right hand defensively brought in front of him to keep any oncoming danger from inturrupting Aislinn's medical treatment. "By all that is sacred wthin this place..." the cleric muttered himself, sidestepping towards Cleome with his gaze still fixed towards the clearing. Looking over his shoulder towards the healer and her wounded counterpart, Ben stood near them to keep any danger from befalling them.

PhorenNarqu started to wander, thinking. He made his way down to the beach, and looked at the ring, hanging down from a leather cord. He took it off, and held it in his hand, before he cast it into the waters, watching until it glittered no more. And then he started back, walking through the forest, stopping by a tree when he saw Aislinn and the wounded Drow. Why wasn't she finishing her off?

Demosis did as she was told even though it was hard to get her body to respond to her minds orders. "Aislinn..." she whispers...her torn lips hardly able to pernounce it properly. "some one bad is comming.." she froze up from the pain again "im so sorry." she wanted them to know...she wanted her to know..she wanted to tell her everything that had happened when she had decided to leave redfang island..but she hadnt the strengh, but perhaps she could warn her in time.

Jeremy laughed gently to himself to the inquiry given by the male...before both hands slid downwards, fingertips brushing against the hilts of two singular daggers, both of which being drawn out and into his grasp. " ...Because I could...simply put. But enough of the unpleasantries...I want you two to have these, gifts...as it were... " hands flicked forwards, each dagger being released from his hold towards the ground to the side or behind where Flash and Devaine were standing...to their shadows, where their greater good could be given. Perhaps he was simply trying to conceal the daggers from the eyes of the other, so as to keep them from being jealous or something, who knows? Either way, the daggers were going to the shadows, catch or let them go and peirce into the ground. Choices, choices.

Aislinn shook her head softly, even though the drow wouldn't be able to see such. "Shh. Save your strength. It will be fine. There are many dark things happening, but we all will get through them. I swear it." She whispered softly, her true gaelic accent coming forth as she did. Her eyes snapped up, seeing a fire. A curse from her words. "Benjamin! Put that out! Quickly!" He was once the Winter Walker, afterall. Who better? She looked up to the female who approached. Grateful. "Aye, I could use some help. This armor needs to come off. Place this wood between her mouth, so she has something to bite on. I gave her something for the pain, but it will still likely hurt.." She handed Serielle the wood. The red headed lady was stressed out.

PhorenNarqu strode over, sighing "If the armour needs to come off, chances are you'll need to cut it away. If you want, I'll do it." He was far too experienced at this sort of thing for his own liking, having done this countless times on warriors under his command.

Jeremy would have offered a bravo to the male...but, didn't. There was no need to...as the male caught it, Jeremy was already think towards an incantation that he greatly enjoyed casting...every now and then, anyway, Russe tuulo' moriloomir the last word was held off until he was absolutely sure the male had ahold of the dagger...whether by the hilt or the blade, it mattered not. At the instant it was caught...a rather high powered electrical surge would emenate from it, high enough to shut down the nervous system of the male completely, not just the pain receptors. Oh no, it was enough to completely neuralize the man...stun him, paralyze him in place unless he was highly resiliant to electrical impulses. Jeremy, on the other hand, would take on the appearance of having nothing to do with it. Afterall, he held them without getting shocked...right? He really had, nothing to do with it. And as for the other...the one behind him, she was ignored for now...sincerely, he could not care about her.

Serielle , brushing a locke of blonde hair from her face, nodded and took the piece of word, delicately placing it between the drow maiden's lips. "Here you go...you're going to be alright..." she whispers, attempting to calm her a bit. Noticing the fire as well, she looks in it's direction, unsure if she should leave the woman's side to help this 'Benjamin' fellow put it out...

Flash_Guardian quickly lashes forth with a hand just as quickly as the dagger is thrown at him. His open palm strikes the dagger in mid-throw, followed by a staticky crackling sound and a flash of yellow light as the dagger is nimbly deflected, falling harmlessly to the ground nearby. Unfortunately, Flash doesn't have enough time to deflect Devaine's dagger as well.

Demosis tried to speak one more time before the wood gets put in her mouth, but the words didnt find the way to her mouth anyway. she laid there listening to them...now a guy...'cut it away' the thought stirred up a violent reaction..even though it was weak..she tried to push away from her saviors sobbing at the same time, just making herself more tired in the process.

Jeremy would most definately applaud that male. Either he was smarter then he looked...or he truly didn't trust Jeremy. Either way...it was all well and good. Jeremy still took on the appearance as if nothing had happened...same as usual.

[Nina Aarde ] would indeed take this distraction to heart, she needed to get this so called assassin alone needed to get everyone to do something else, she then would get a brilliant idea fire! They would have to move quickly if I set a tree on fire that was close enough to the not finished building! She then would look at a tree that was close enough for panic but knew they would reach it in time and would push her gift of Pyrokinesis through her eyes, they would flash with a red like of fire and the tree would burst in flames.now she would wait still hidden in the woods

[Devaine_Hawk ] Devaine_Hawk feels his own abilities kicking in now that he bought a second to focus his mind . shutting down pain receptors in nervous system and brain , speeding up motor skills and reflexes to four times normal.amplifying adrenaline out put to three times normal levels to maintain prolonged maximum physical performance his own mind tells him . Some days he s not so sorry the government used him as a guinea pig. With his free hand , now a lot stronger and faster than he normally would be thanks to the extra adrenaline in his system, he snaps his free hand out to catch the dagger by it s hilt as it darts to his side. got it

Serielle shakes her head, offering the drow maiden a weak smile. "Please Miss...don't move, it will only agitate your wounds..."

Devaine_Hawk runs off bio electricity, that s what the government did to his mind , ammped up all it s latent psychic potential with increased bio electricity. It has several un foreseen side effects . Add that to the fact he still holds that blue tinted sword in the other hand, the one with the golden lighting , pedals and clouds named Storm Blossom, and it combines to save his bacon one more time at least . He drops the dagger with a yell and stumbles back, smoke coming from the hand that held it . Hurt but not as bad as the other a man seemed to think he would be .

BenjaminBlue 's icy blue eyes shot towards the burning trees, his concerned expression twisting into one of irritation towards the inferno. "But of course..." he said in a calm manner, twisting the wrist of his silver gauntlet before rushing towards the disaster. Although Ben had been rushing at a hastened pace for the most of the way towards the fire, it soon later seemed as if he skated across the ground as if it were covered with solid ice. Ben quickened his motions as he approached the blaze, leaping into the air off an upturned stone with his hands placed in front of him, fingers fully fanned out. " ~ Hear me! I come from a kingdom far from the frozen north... ~ " he shouted, a cold gust of air blowing across the land. " ~ I call upon the winter's icy breath to quell this threat... May the caress of my arctic magic put an end to this chaos... ~ " As the cleric finished his proclaimation of power, the chilly breeze felt before burst into a blizzard of frost and pure white snow. ~c~

Aislinn gently touched Demosis' face as she struggled to leave now, hearing cut. "My friend, I apologize, but it will need to be cut off in places. It has melted into your skin, it seems. That powder should take effect soon. It will make it hurt much less. I promise I would not wish to intentionally hurt you." She was sincere, the woman never lied. Her violet eyes looked relieved as Blue went to quench the fire, and Phoren even came to help. The dagger he had given her as a gift began to whisper to the lady. Telling her to use it. She withdrew the golden and silver dagger, that was hers know, gazing down. "I have only a little practice in this. Aye, it may be better if you do it, Phoren." She offered the dagger, then stopped. "One moment...you best not use it to harm her!" She looked serious. Remembering his dislike for the darker cousin race.

Flash_Guardian is unharmed by the electrical incantation as well. Perhaps it was difficult to see thanks to the burst of yellow light, but Flash never physically touched the dagger whilst deflecting it ... something else did, some kind of force effect. Flash is about to open his mouth to speak, when suddenly one of the trees nearby begins to burst into flame. He now has to stop and think, as the situation has changed. He is no less on the defensive, however. "Devaine," he asks quietly and calmly, "did you say before that someone else was here? As far as I can tell, this guy didn't light up that tree ... someone else did."

Jeremy didn't think, if he remembers...he didn't do it this time. It was all part of his planning...as long as he didn't seem to look the part of the hardened male that he was, then nobody seemed to expect him to do anything against what they believe he would have done. The smoking hand...the man stumbling backwards...all were followed by a series of blinks from Jeremy, obviously lost or confused, " ...Oh, I am sorry...it seems that something electrical had caught you in the toss, apparently something enough to radiate heat through voltage. I do apologize...I did not know such a thing could have ever happened... " The most sincere tone his charismatic self had to offer. " As for you...I applaud the cunning you demonstrate. However, is my gift unacceptable by the likes of you? " both daggers would have vanished...as if they never existed, returning to Jeremy by way of shadow, appearing in either of his hands only moments afterwards, being placed back in either hold. " And what makes you >

BenjaminBlue ~ The forced gale of sudden ice and cold rushed towards the flaming trees, everything that stood between the flames and the bard being covering with a sheen of frost. The flames would almost seem to cry out in agony as the cleric's magical storm came upon them, first causing them to flicker and then hopefully die. Soon after, there would be silence in place of the clammer he had caused, snow gently falling upon his features as he looked back towards the encampment with the same grim face. "What is the meaning of this?" he asked anybody there, not caring much who would answer him.

Jeremy > believe I did not cause that inferno as well? I am an Elf, afterall... " A simple inquiry...but the truth, nevertheless.

Devaine_Hawk scans the tress as he nods , shaking his head to clear the cob webs from the shock he just received . she s in the trees out there he mumbles . Retightens his grip on the sword . He knows it s her to thank for still being on his feet . he s lying

PhorenNarqu nodded to her "I won't. If only because you seem to like her." And then he would take the dagger, kneeeling down, not waiting for the powder to take effect, before he started slicing deep, to remove the fused metal and flesh. Not too deep, mind. But what he would have given for a torch, to be able to cauterize the nerve ends he cut. But he would continue on, until either she died or all the armour was removed from her. Moving like an expert, taking perhaps half the time it would have taken Aislinn

Nina Aarde would curse at the cleric and would sigh, she then would disappear to change! She then would go to where her stuff was hidden inside a tree trunk and would pull out another set of clothes, it was a simple pink belly shirt, and a pair of blue jeans that seemed to fit on her form snug like. She then would take down her hair and shake her locks out, with a quick run through with her fingers her hair would change from blonde to a pink color, and her face would be lightly tinted with makeup any thing that resembled her as the assassin was gone, no-one would know except that other assassin. She then would make her way quickly to the other side of the forest and would enter the clearing from the back way, she then would look around at all the chaos and would speak softly, Excuse me.

Demosis tried to break free...trying to warn them ...she took the stick out of her mouth "glyps...." she cried as she spoke..."do not harm them!" most of her body was covered in them. blue glowing glyphs of power, dex, and some odd cat like ones. "must not break them!" she continued to sob as phoren cut into her.

Flash_Guardian responds quickly to Jeremy. "Because I know something of the way that magic and psionics works. You were busy using your own magic spell to charge the daggers after they were thrown. The electricity, hence, was magical in nature. The flames, on the other hand, were psionic in nature. I somehow doubt you could cast both spells at once, especially without seeing the tree as a target. Not impossible, mind you, but highly unlikely."

Jeremy turned towards the recent entree to the area and allowed lips to curve inwards...a smirk once again forming on the curvature of thin lips. Ah, the assassin decides to make herself noticable. Pathetic, should have run whilst given the chance to...and with that, a slow turn towards her would have taken Jeremy enough around on his heels to be facing sideways...adjacent to the feminine form, hand gliding up to be placed against the hilt of the ordinary looking katana sheathed against his spine. " ...Tsk tsk...you picked the wrong time to appear lady... " he would not openly state that she was the assassin...but, he would also not give her enough of a chance to say much save for what she just did, " Then you know me better then most... " that, was spoken towards Flash. Inquisition! This male was...encouragably inteligant. But, for now...navy orbs stayed on the woman.

Devaine_Hawk looks at the woman who steps out from the other side of the clearing . She might have changed her clothes, but not her aura . that s her the one in the trees ! he shouts , still wobbly from the shock he raises the sword to his best idea of an on guard position. And that s not that close , by the way to the right way to do it . He frowns and glances at the blade in his hand I told you I don t know how it hold a sword when LoX gave you to me to wield he explains .

Aislinn winced now, but would supply the torch. Her eyes gazed to Serielle, glad the kind female was helping. The three of them, should be able to care for the hurt drow now. A whispered word came from her mouth, the bracer glowing softly. It was an enhancement to what the lady had inside. "Aithinne-teine!" Gaelic words. Her hand took on the violet flame that was inside her, and she gently touched the open wounds that Phoren would cut the armor from. To stop the bleeding and cauterize wounds. The flame was less painful as a normal one, but even being fire, it would still be noticed.

Njoka somehow flickers into sight high in the air, though a sphere would have seemed to form around Njoka as he appeared... MAny nights he had felt many beings in this area, and until now, he had not ventured this way... He looks around the area, trying to see each person he had felt before.

Flash_Guardian scowls, shouting loudly and commandingly now over all other conversation. "You, sir! And you, madam!" he would shout, pointing to both Jeremy and Nina, looking extremely displeased. "Take yourselves and your dangerous 'gifts' and leave. Now!" Flash's patience is at its end.

Njoka glances down at Flash_Guardian, who seems to be doing a rather large amount of yelling, though he was still unsure of the area he had come on, so instead of fully making himself known, he stays in the air, contained in his sphere, watching.

Demosis goes within herself...to the place she hid from pain...the place she had created over a hundred years ago to excape the tourture of her 'kind'. It was like being asleep..but fully concious of her surrounds...she saw the dagger dig in..but felt not the pain..even though her body still reacted to it.

Nina Aarde would shrug her shoulders sighing, Why can t anything go smoothly huh? She then would leap back into the woods and would seem to do her disappearing act again she spoke her voice would seem to ring out over the entire woods, Assassin, if you wish to finish this me know how.

BenjaminBlue brushed once at his shoulder to push away a gathering of snowflakes that had come to perch upon his shoulder and turned himself around with one rigid movement, still quite annoyed by the fire caused. Soon enough, he allowed his temper to wane as he rejoined the group near Cleome, offering a polite nod to Serielle as he approached. "Goodness..." he exhaled, glancing towards Demosis to examine what progress had been made. "Will she be alright...?" he asked the group, letting the rest of his anger melt away.

Devaine_Hawk staggers up behind Flash, right here with you, for all the good it will do he whispers . He holds the sword, Storm Blossom as best he can , or knows . you know some times I think I m the only man in the Keep who doesn t know magic he thinks top the blade , although there bond s not strong enough for him to hear her answer if there is one .

Jeremy would hold off for now on destroying the competition, and instead focus more on the male taking his tone up a notch with the young Marrowind. Ooh...big, very big mistake. Lips once more curled into a smirk, sadistic...displeased. Mm...don't upset the assassin...might put a damper on your life. " Really then? Is that an order? " First time since he had left that he heard someone shout at him...and, he now knew why he didn't allow people to do that to him. He didn't like it! Not in the least! Darkened orbs rested, half covered, on the male...watching, waiting for an attempt at forcing Jeremiah to take his leave. And for now, that was all that would be done. " Fine...but, I expect you will be seeing me sooner then later... " a wink, and Jeremy too would fade. Down and into his own shadow to follow the assassin. They had, business to attend to.

PhorenNarqu finished slicing the armour away, having been sure to avoid damaging the runes. And he stood, and turned, to look at Benjamin Blue, dagger still in hand. Again, the urge to hurt and kill. And again he fought it off, and would hold the dagger out to Aislinn. Silently praying that she would take it, so that he would no longer have the murderous urge in him. He may have hated Benjamin Blue now, but he still cared about Aislinn, and did not want to kill her love

Flash_Guardian waits just a moment longer, his senses still open to ensure that the pair of assassins' departures were not simply a ruse.

Serielle looks silently to Aislinn, awaiting further instructions following the removal of the smoldered armor.

Njoka would soon float down to the ground, landing near the water. He kept his head low for a moment, the water running near his feet, though not touching them... He closes his eyes, for what purpose, unknown at the moment.

Devaine_Hawk slumps against the partially finished wall of the dojo, hands shaking still from the shock he d gotten now that his mind and bodily functions and levels are back to normal. Looking around , he scans the tree line and camp sight for auras and or dangers before he shuts his eyes for a moment , I think they re gone for now, at least he breathes . But even as he speaks he looks down to Storm Blossom . thank you .. Then to Flash no aura s, not theirs at least , and my pre cognitive bells not ringing right now either

Flash_Guardian now breathes a sigh of relief, eyes closing and head dropping as the anger in him slowly subsides. He looks now to Devaine appreciatively, nodding once. "Thanks," he says. "You did well."

Flash_Guardian adds a concerned look to Dev now. "You okay?"

Aislinn could sense the deception from the elf and the other assassin a mile away. The lady, was a strong empath. It was her deepest gift. But, lucky for them, she was quite busy and couldn't deal with what she felt. Besides, she knew Flash and Devaine wouldn't be swayed so easily. "I believe so...but she is afraid what did this to her, will return." She warned Blue now. Her free hand, that was not attending to cauterizing the wounds, took the dagger back quickly. She saw the look in Phoren's eyes, and could sense his malice. After finishing up, the flames disappeared with a simple... "Cr." Her hands quickly removing items from the bags. Handing them to Serielle. "These are herbal remedies. Apply them to the wounds. It will increase my ability to heal her." SHe said softly, still very glad for the aid. The lady's turn, would be to summon a different brand of magic. Yes, she had a lot in her, but she was of the old ways... The druid magic showing in spades.

Demosis doesnt move...her body naked...her secrets for show. she allows herself to 'come to' in a sence...awakened from the 'inner' self. she still doesnt move...but her body starts to bend and change...turning into that of a black panther...before changing back to her drow form...when she was herself..some of the cuts and burns had faded...but she was still in bad shape.

[PhorenNarqu ] "I have herbs also, but these ones are very rare. They should, on their own, heal her, albeit slowly. Perhaps if you used them as well, it would be less tiring for you."

Njoka opens his eyes, soon starting to walk, he makes his way into the forest, and to the center of the isle, where most of the activity seems to be taking place. On seeing the opening, and the gathered group that he saw while in the air, he stops. He only watches now, again, not wanting to be fully noticed, but some may have felt his disturbance.

BenjaminBlue kept his attention fixed towards Demosis' treatment, feeling that same manacing gaze upon him once more. Although it would be clear that he did indeed feel an assortment of both pleasant and discomforting emotions, what words would be going through his mind would fail to present themselves. Was it malice? Spite? Joy? Sadness? His face showed them all as he gazed towards the operation. "Do you know what vile creature had done such a thing to her?" he asked, concern apparent in his voice now. Seeing a wounded person had never done him well in the past, nor did it lift his spirits now...

Devaine_Hawk pushes him self up away from the wall he s leaning on . Looking at the blade, Storm Blossom, he makes sure her blades not nicked or stained by any of this before he pulls a cloth from his pocket and wipes her off from tip to hilt . Then and only then does he slide the sword back in her sheath on his bare back. thank her it was her, I didn t do it, I need to learn to wield her like she deserves to be handled , he whispers . Then he walks toward where all the others are .

Serielle nods in response to the Lady's instructions, quickly examining the various salves and oils before beginning to apply them upon the women's injuries.

Nina Aarde would appear from the woods once again, this time she still wore the simple jeans and pink shirt there was a problem her arm was badly cut, and her chest had a gash all the way across didn t know where to go she was surprised that she made it this far, she would scream slightly before she falls down in a faint, Help!

Aislinn nodded at Phoren. "Good, help apply them as well. With yours, and my salves and ointments, it shall take less healing from me." In a way, she was glad for the distraction. Phoren didn't have time to be on Benjamin's throat. The two would have to calm down, and help with all of the hectic things that were happening. Though, she wished it didn't happen through such hard times. She wished this never happened to Demosis. "Nay, Benjamin. I do not. She believes whomever will return though. Be careful." She said softly.

Njoka looked to his side, the scream for help was rather near him... He was not ready to be noticed fully, so he shifted quickly into what would soon be more deadly than his previous form, though none really know it, he seems to be no more than 11 right now, as he runs over to the scream... He stops only a few tree's away from Nina, watching her.

Devaine_Hawk glance over his shoulder as the woman appears out of the woods yet again . She can change her clothes, like he told her before , but it s still her aura he sees around the assassin/ He shakes his head at Flash, as he continues to walk toward the others . no way, even if you not psychic you can t fall for that one

PhorenNarqu soon brought out a small pack of herbs, crushing them between his fingers and dropping them into the Drow's mouth, making them swallow. They would be bitter, and possibly cause her to vomit, but they would do the job just fine. "There. It is done."

Demosis can feel her body being touched..."Aislinn..." she whispered she did her best to hold a hand up to her as phoren made her swallow some vile herbs..."we need to get inside." her voice was weak still..but with full of resolve.

Njoka flicks his silver hair out of in front of his eyes as he continues to watch Nina... In some ways, no one else seems to be rushing to the seen... He (As his child form) Would then step forward, lean down and shake the girl... "Are you okay?" His voice was so innocent, mostly because of its childish nature, tough his touch would probe much more cold than any child should have.

Flash_Guardian shakes his head, not noticing the other figure still hidden in the trees as he accompanies Dev back behind the dojo, to where the others are tending to Demosis. "Somehow I thought that was the case," Flash agree with Devaine, nodding. "I asked if you were alright," he restates, checking Devaine's hands to see if they are still shaking from the shock earlier. And then he comes within sight of the others, trying to look down and inspect Demosis's condition. "They're gone, for now," Flash reassures the group, still seeming highly unamused about the unprovoked attack.

Devaine_Hawk settles on the ground off to the side from where the others work on the drow . Watching with out looking , he s no peeping tom. But he s no medic or healer either so he stays out of the way . He d like to help, realy he would , but that s one thing the government never trained him in saving lives, just taking them , sorry about that there . He calls out to Blue when you get the chance , open that Box , think you ll like it

Nina Aarde s body would roll over onto its back when shook, blood would already begin to puddle as she blinked her eyes up at what appeared to be a child, but her vision was very blurry now and she thought she was dreaming would mutter a name way she would say it, it would sound as if it was her son as tears fall down her cheeks, Ricky.I am so sorry.

Flash_Guardian winces as he hears another cry for help ... a cry that Dev apparently doesn't trust. But Flash has his own standards to uphold, and the others seem do be doing just fine. "Call me if my healing is needed," he would say casually. "I'll be right back." With that, Flash simply looks warily to Devaine. "I have to go see. Try to keep an eye on me, at least." With that, Flash heads over towards where the cry for help had come.

Njoka narrowed his eyes... Compasion, he never felt, he raises his hand up, a small white sphere appears in his palm, and for a moment, Nina's soul would feel a strong tug at it, then he stops... Thinking to himself for the moment.... Could she be talking of a child, her child... He then realized what form he was in, lowering his hand, as the sphere fades, he would then quickly shift into his previous form, that of his human form... In that rush his evil would be known, probably to all... Though his nect words would be a whisper that would only reach the ears of Nina

Aislinn 's eyes snapped up, onto Devaine and the departing Flash. The empath could sense the true emotions, she pierced through clouds of deceit regularily. "Go help her! She is in true pain...I only have so many hands!" It was true, her stress was beginning to be seen. All of this, and it was the lady's day of birth. Too much was happening for her to properly deal with fully calmly.

Aislinn nods at Demosis. For whatever reason, she felt it was necessary to be inside. She would respect her wishes, and not doubt them. "Devaine, Phoren...can we move her without a lot of stress to her body?" She spoke to the men who would be capable of carrying her.

Devaine_Hawk staggers back to his feet . One hand on the hilt of Storm Blossom behind his shoulder . I know, I know that s why you re the good cop and I m the bad cop he sighs as a joke . He s not shaking from the shock he received any more , but he still feels pretty rough non the les . Staying a couple feet behind Flash he opens his minds eye to scan the are for auras and such . I don t know what that is standing over her, but it s no kid , Flash he warns as they draw closer . He scans the bear by shadows to make sure the male assassin is not around . He can see his aura even if he can t see him .

BenjaminBlue let his head tilt back a bit at the sound of his name and tunred to face Devaine, offering a grateful smile for his kindness. "I could not possibly open this without you to witness me," he responded, looking once again to the package Dev had offered him. Blue had seemed to fail to hear the second cry for help, his entire attention given to the conflict that had already unfolded. Hearing Flash's warning, Ben also decided to keep careful watch on Flash and everything about the area. "Well..." he whispered to himself, looking back to Devaine. "This will have to wait I suppose, but thank you so very much." A grateful nod given, Ben trotted after Flash to try and help in any way he could.

PhorenNarqu nodded. And knelt down , already moving to sweep up her from, holding her surprisingly gently in his arms. An advanatge of his vampiric strength was that he could easily carry this female without assistance

Aislinn gestured to Serielle after all of the salve was applied, and Phoren had picked Demosis up. "Could you help me with these bags? We may need the contents to finish up. My apologies, it is stressful. I am Aislinn. I am very grateful for your kind heart, miss." She said to Serielle, while she grabbed some of the bags herself, unattaching them from the mare.

Nina Aarde would scream out in pain as the evil washed over her already damaged body, she would look up at the creature with eyes of pain tears falling down her cheeks as she falls into a faint, her eyes shut as her breathing lessons do to lack of blood.

Aislinn also quickly placed a woolen blanket over Demosis' body as Phoren picked her up. She had to be bare, unfortunately, to be tended to. But she was trying to give the drow as much privacy as the situation would allow.

Demosis looked up to see an elf holding her ..."why do u help me?" she questioned... she of all people knew the hate that the surface elves had for her race. she almost wanted to cry..the feelings that had been stored away for hundreds of years finding their way for perhaps the first time in her heart. she was so greatful...but she knew it was dangerous times..she made a silent promise then that no matter why they helped her...she would return the favor in full.

Flash_Guardian can feel the evil emanations coming from the man standing over Nina, even without Devaine's warning. The hair on the back of his neck stands on end as he arrives on the scene near Nina and the other man. Flash quickly glares suspiciously at the man who seemed to have caused the wounded woman so much agony moments earlier. Flash simply inspects the scene for the moment, worried by Nina's fading health. "Can I help you?"

Njoka sighs.... "Very every thousand that falls, one may be healed..." Simple words... He raises his left hand, placing it over the obvious wound, a high level of burning would be felt, this would more than likely close the wound... But then another strange thing, Njoka actually begins to Heal this girl. The power leaving Njoka comes from the souls of many, and will most likely fallow a swift path to the most injured portion of Nina's body... He then stops. Bringing his hand away from Nina and standing, turning back to the group outside the forest... He lowers his head, letting his hair fall down in front of his eyes. "Mention this to no one..." Now, his voice was firm as he looked out at the others

Devaine_Hawk stands off to one side again, a warrior out of place when it comes to healing . He watches Flash and Blue do their thing they do so well . running to save a woman who was trying to burn down the dojo and kill us all not five minutes ago.I might not be as dark or cold hearted as I use to be but it s going to take as long if not longer to come around to this way of thinking than it will to learn how to weld Storm Blossom like she should be, he thinks .

[PhorenNarqu ] "Because my... Friend... Has taken a liking to you."

Serielle nods, offering another weak smile. "Of course," she replies, gathering the remaining bags from the woman's mount. "My name is Serielle...it's my pleasure to be of aide." Hearing Nina's pained scream, Serielle perks a brow, but having seen Flash, whom,f rom what she can tell, is something of a leader hereabouts, approach, she simply continues to follow Aislinn for the time being.

Njoka glares to his side, now looking at Flash, such evil in the mans eyes, such anger would turn most in fear.

[PhorenNarqu ] "Where do I put her, Aislinn?"

Nina Aarde would jerk up from the ground as soon as her wounds become healed, she then would seem to automatically lean against Flash purposely of course, just she was still weak. She then would hold a hand out to Njoke, Wait, don t leave! She now felt apart of that man, creature, whatever he was, due to her gifts when healing is done on her body a little of the person healing her sticks to her, and the only thing that stuck to her was that the creatures name is Njoke.and something about a son.

Flash_Guardian visibly shudders, though his inquisitive gaze does not fall from Njoka. The woman seems to have been healed, though ... and Flash could not help but overhear Njoka's last words to the now unconscious woman. Flash's gaze softens, realizing he may have misjudged the situation. He still appears uneasy, however, with regard to the strange man. Clearing his throat, Flash speaks again. "I am waiting for an explanation," he calmly states.

Devaine_Hawk stars right back in than man s eyes . His own left eye starts to glow a almost neon electric blue . so your the firkin boogey man ? Saos what ? I ve seen evil before , been evil before he pulls the parchment of Phoren's out of his pocket and I am not afraid of it any more he snarls tightening his right hand on the hilt of Storm Blossom s hilt where it protrudes from her sheath behind his left shoulder . so do your worst, and I ll see if we can t do you one better . that s it he s fed up . Had enough, not going to take it any more .

BenjaminBlue would soon appear behind Flash as well, slowing his pace before coming to a halt by his side. He started to feel it now... Something sinister. The cleric now locked his gaze upon the man towering over Nina, bringing his left hand over the golden pendant around his neck as he gathered himself. "Darkness approaches..." he warned in a hushed voice, flexing the silver talons of his right hand. Something did not feel right within this man... With a firm gaze fixed upon this man, showed no ill will towards him for now.

Demosis weakly nodded "i see."

Aislinn took the bags, flinging them across her slender shoulders, over the black cloak she wore. She lead the small party, inside the dojo. Her senses picked up on the encroaching darkness, but she also felt healing of physical pain. She figured Nina would be looked after, until she could break from Demosis' side. "Right there.." She said to Phoren, unable to fully express her gratitude to him and Serielle. She prayed she wasn't barking orders too harshly. They were inside the south part of the dojo.

Flash_Guardian again holds a hand out to still Devaine's wrath, his words snapping to him. "Devaine! Calm yourself!" Flash shoots Dev a knowing look before returning his eyes to Njoka.

Njoka glances back at Nina then looks at Flash again... "I've nothing to explain to you... Fallow your heart, and leave me be for the moment..." He continued to glare at Flash, though seeing Devaine was next to him and had taken somewhat of an offencive stance a shocking moment would strike the skies. A jet black blade would appear from his elbo, cutting out swiftly, the energy from the blade completely took over the area, what it was made of and where it came from, was a secret only a few knew, maybe Nina new now... Though doutbful... He stood still for the moment

PhorenNarqu set her down gently, and moved away quickly, brushing his arms off in disgust. He ran a hand through his hair, and sighed.

Devaine_Hawk stands down at Flash s words to him . Remembering a promise made to him and other friends . He watches the black blade come from his elbow, and just doesn t care enough to be afraid it seems fine but all you have to do is give the word

Nina Aarde makes herself stand, Njoke, I am coming with you! She would seem to walk with great difficulty towards the creature her Telekinesis to fight off his power she then would grab onto the creatures arm as she got her balance, she then would look up at Njoke s eyes. Please want to come with you.

Aislinn shot Phoren a glare, as he looked disgusted. "Quit that now." Her voice was strong, low. She could feel something happening outside, but Demosis came first. Soon enough, she would join the rest, for whatever was awaiting. "Miss Serielle, again, thank you. Now, we shall bandage the rest of her up, I have linen bandages in these packs. After which, if I need to heal her more, I shall." Though with Demosis' surprising ability to transform and heal a little, along with her and Phoren's herbal care, She looked like the magic healing might not be needed!

Flash_Guardian nods to Devaine, then holds his hands up in front of him, eyes wide as he eyes the dark blade in the possession of the dark individual. His hands are there partly for defense and partly in surrender. He ponders the situation, finally choosing to explain his side of the story. "My friends and I were recently attacked, and Devaine believes this woman was partly responsible," Flash says, indicating Nina with a nod of his head. "All I want is answers ... though more than anything else, I would like to try and avoid another unnecessary conflict." Flash looks between the pair now, watchful and waiting.

[PhorenNarqu ] "What? She is Drow. Polluted. Impure. Do you expect me to savour the feel of her flesh?"

Demosis watched the elf named Phoren...."Phoren..I..am sorry" she stated. she was hurt by his disgusted actions, but she expected such. the truth of it...she was surprized he didnt 'accedently' slipped with the dagger and cut her just a bit too deep. the tears that found their way out did so for another reason then her wounds. the damning skin she was stuck with was her worst enimy...how she wished be nondrow.

Njoka glanced at Nina.... IT had truely been a long time from the last time a person had touched him in means other than to harm him.... He simply stared at her for a moment, the blade slowly retracting as he looks back at Flash. He narrows his eyes a little more... "I only came to watch.... In truth, my actions tonight should have never of taken place..." He begins to float, if Nina holds on still, she would as well, "I would oppologize for disrupting your peace, but nothing of the sort is needed..." He then takes off into the sky, no more than a blur, again, if Nina held on, she would fallow.

Demosis shut her eyes...tring to ignore Phorens hurtful words...she wanted to show him that she was different...that she had often killed her kind for the same reason he hated her. she let her self go into panther form...and stayed that way..not allowing any of them to help her.

Nina Aarde was indeed holding onto Njoke, using her own magick to help her stay afloat with the creature, she would look down at Flash and would nod, I am sorry I attacked shall not see me again. She then leaned against Njoke and closes her eyes.

Aislinn rubbed her face in frustration. Her finger pointed at Phoren, now that the drow had shifted, making it impossible to help further. "Apologize. Now. I have no patience for your ridiculous racial slurs. Drow, human, elf, orc, angel, whatever the hell. It is high time everyone began to realize you cannot condemn any for their race. Judge alone on individual accomplishments and character... not on race!" This disgust Phoren held would not help any, but hinder. She didn't mean to snap, but she had been wound too tightly, like a stretched out rubber band.

Devaine_Hawk nods to Flash if I had my way there would be no more conflict, ever , hard as that is to believe . I want to learn to be a man and not a weapon, learn here at the school,, and to do Storm Blossom justice as he wielder he pats the sword s hilt almost as if he s talking to her as well . you know , another thing to thank you for , after we got rid of Gemini, some of the holes in my memory are illing in, it wasn t all and , I ve been a lot of places and seen a lot of thing s , met some real interesting people he looks around at all of them , and smiles I d like to go back to doing that sort of thing again, but when some one or thing threatens my friends .I ll be what I have to be do what I have to do he finishes .

[PhorenNarqu ] "She is Drow! I judge them for their deeds many years ago! They killed my parents! I judge them by their deeds then!"

Aislinn felt her fists tighten, the knuckles going white. Her violet eyes snapped on Phoren, unforgiving for his response. " She did not kill your parents! It was not her! Hate the drow that did it, but not the whole race! She is different! Open your eyes, and stop being blinded by your hatred all the time!"

[PhorenNarqu ] "Different? How do you know that?"

Aislinn seethed now, as he stalled still. Demosis needed to change back, and he needed to apologize. "I can feel it, or did you forget so soon what I can do? She has a good heart. Now please, look past her skin and to her actual being!" She pointed to the panther on the floor, emphasizing her point. "See past it all! You will find what I have."

Demosis issued a low growl as she turned into drow form. her eyes of hurt and pain. she stepped forward on Phored..."here!" she produces a curved dagger holding it out to Phoren..."kill me...i dont care! i came back to warn you! if you hate me so..even though i have done nothing..kill me." she knelt before him...exposing her neck to him. all the while looking at him with those entence red and green eyes..

Serielle cuts in on the conversation swiftly and concisely. "How do you know that she is not different, without giving her a chance?" Her question posed, she returns her attention to the Drow maiden, watching over her quietly.

Devaine_Hawk staggers back to where Phoren and Aislinn are .Looking at him , he arcs a weary eye brow . are you going to be a problem about this ? he ask, catching the jest of the argument as he walked up. because I am sick and tired of problems right now . She did nothing to you, and you will do nothing to her , and you will like it !!

Flash_Guardian watches Njoka rise up into the air and out of sight, breathing another sigh of relief, and glad to see the pair display some common sense and respect for Flash's peaceful desires. Flash turns now to look at Devaine with a knowing look. "Lesson number one, Devaine. The 'shoot first, ask questions later' approach only gets people hurt. Ask questions first, and there may be no need to waste a bullet."

PhorenNarqu simply stormed out. shaking his head angrily.He hated the Drow with a passion. He was scared though, by the one in there. There was something... Familiar about her. As he looked at Flash, while he left "It sickens me that I even touched her. Watch your tongue."

Kade made his way up from the beach towards Flash's dojo, with an old pack slung across his back.

Demosis watched phoren as he leaves...her body more healed since the change. she let some of tears run freely down her cheeks..."do not blame him Aislinn, he hates my kind for good reason." she stands up and puts her weapon away...she opens a bag and pulls out a set of dark grey armor and a black rolled up cloth.

Aislinn was glad he left, if he could not be prevented from doing something unregrettable. Had he took the blade Demosis offered, the sword Aislinn carried would have been soon drawn on him. She would not tolerate this kind of behaviour. Not when, even Phoren in her eyes, should know better. "Demosis, are you feeling better?" She said softly. Truly, the wounds had almost healed. "Well said, miss Serielle." She smiled in approval.

Demosis nods "i am fine" she said in a soft voice..trying to hid the pain that was eating away at her own heart.

Serielle shakes her head, relieved to see the woman's injuries quickly healing, but disappointed by the actions of the one called Phoren. She flashes a quick smile of gratitude to Aislinn before turning to Demosis once more. "There is no good reason for blind hatred..." she states, before falling into silence once more.

Devaine_Hawk just slumps in to his hammock as he watches Phoren and the strangers leave . does it ever end ?or change ? he asks Flash as he reaches to pull Storm Blossom still in her sheathe of his back and lay her across his chest . Keeping his promise to LoX that the blade would never leave his side , he falls back in the hammock and crosses his arms over her . does it ?

Flash_Guardian makes his way to the South dojo, following the voices he hears. A peculiar glance is given to the retreating Phoren, though Flash doesn't seem to make sense of his words. Instead, Flash appears in the south wing of the dojo, offering a reassuring look to everybody inside, seeming very weary from all of the confrontation. "Is everybody alright?" he would ask each person nearby, wanting to make sure things had at last settled.

Aislinn nodded, agreeing with Serielle's words. She was quickly liking the new female that had come. "I can feel your pain, my friend.. Your wounds are healed, all but in your heart." She said softly. "Do not worry, I am sure he will come around in time. He may be a stubborn elf, but amidst all that hatred, is realization somewhere." Silently, she prayed for it.

Demosis sighs "it has always been. Our kind has killed each other for over a millinea. Dont expect his hate to fade so easily. He has much pain." she wrapped her body up in the black cloth before putting on her new armor.

Kade catches sight of Flash entering the building shortly before he reaches it, and quickens his pace to follow the other inside in an attemp to gain his attention, "Hey..."

Flash_Guardian nods to Devaine, sighing. "The battle between good and evil rages constantly, though as time passes each side's power waxes and wanes. All that we can do is do our best to uphold our ideals as far as our own small influence allows. Also, know this ... there is only one true evil, as there is only one true good. Everyone and everything else in this world is somewhere in the middle. We all have our good and bad sides ... it's how we choose to express them that makes the difference."

Aislinn frowned tightly at this. Her head shook a no, to Flash. "My kind has been ally and enemy to all for a very long time. That does not mean I look at everyone with hatred. We all have tragedies in our life. But all of us, have to learn how to come through them. Even Phoren. I have some faith and hope in him. That he will see the light through all his dark pain." She responded, sagely, before starting to repack her things, now that Demosis seemed to be tended to properly.

Flash_Guardian turns quickly to regard Kade as he approaches, offering a weary smile in greeting. Flash seems rather emotionally strained at the moment, though is doing his best to keep his composure. "Hello, Kade. Did you need something?"

Kade blinks a little at the site of Flash's strained smile, "No, its alright, just wandered if you'd seen Glyniss..........or Devaine recently."

Demosis finished putting on her armor..."i will only bring trouble Aislinn. You, are the most beautiful spirit i have ever seen. you have done nothing but good and i owe you a great deal. I pledge my life to you till my debt is paid Aislinn. I tell you now though, i am no fighter! I am an assassin by trade, i am not proud of it, but i find it important to tell u such." she looked at Aislinn with honesty. even though the sting of Phoren's word still pained her heart.

Serielle covers her mouth, hiding a deep yawn that distracts her from the conversation between the two women. She has traveled far this night, and was greatly in need of rest.

Flash_Guardian frowns as Aislinn shakes her head ... though as far as he can see, everybody's injuries have been tended to. To Demosis, he offers these simple words. "A wise man once told me: if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and talks like a duck ... it's a duck." Flash clarifies his words for the woman's benefit. "You look like a drow, but you walk like a wanderer and talk like one who seeks a better way."

Flash_Guardian points Kade to Devaine's hammock nearby. "If I see Glyniss, I'll tell her that you're looking for her, so long as you do the same for me! I haven't seen her in days."

Devaine_Hawk carries the Storm Blossom in one hand as he follows the others into the south part of the dojo. Hearing Kade speak his and Glyniss s name he speaks up , and nods in response to what Flash had told him . I try my best but nights like tonight make it real hard to play nice with others Then he turns to Kade so you ask her yet ?when s the date ?

Aislinn shoook her head gently, though she smiled at Demosis. Stepping forward, and giving her a tender friendly hug. "How about this...instead of such, promise me your friendship? It will more than make up for any debt you feel you need to be repaid, more than full." She gently let her go from the hug. "We all would like to see you here more often. I did not wish to see you leave, the day you did.."

Demosis nods at Flashes words..."i am different i have known i always have been. Its just the not everyone chooses to believe it." she shruggs and looks back to Aislinn

Kade nods slowly and starts to walk over to the hammocked Devaine, "Thats what I was worried about Flash, if I do, I'll tell her."

Flash_Guardian nods to Aislinn's humble offerings, fully agreeing with her.

Devaine_Hawk is in there with you guys now, i think..........

Aislinn smiled more to Demosis. "As for the assassin..do not worry so. We all have our pasts. What matters, is who you are now."

Demosis frowns "i will have u know that i consider myself indebted to you. I do consider u my freind Aislinn and am glad u can see past my dark skin." she smiles lightly most of the swelling gone. "i will use what i have, perhaps it will be helpful in the future."

Kade drops the sack he was carrying down onto the hammock, ontop of Devaine, "I was going to give this to you as an appology for being a jack ass. You keep asking that question, its not going to be as good an apology."

Serielle smiles at the two women, pleased by the clearly strong bond between the two. Wishing to allow them to have their moment sans observation by a stranger, she stands and makes her way to the one known as 'Flash', quietly approaching the man. "Er....excuse me, Sir?"

Aislinn spoke softly again, to Demosis words. "We are all useful and helpful in our own special ways... I think tonight has taught me that." She smiled, looking to Serielle, who seemed quite tired. Her gaze went to Flash, hoping perhaps the kind woman could have a place to stay for the night. She had helped a lot.

Flash_Guardian has many guests, so he quickly begins to make sleeping arrangements for those who desire them, spreading bedrolls out over the floor in the south wing. The accomodations are light at best, but at least it's a roof overhead and decently insulated from the outside weather.

Demosis nods in agreement. "im going to find Phoren...and at least thank him." she turns and heads out to find Phoren.

Devaine_Hawk attempt a tired weak joke at Aislinn s word not all assassins hit men are bad guys he chuckles . at last not now then he grunts as Kade s bag lands in his lap. what?

Flash_Guardian turns to regard Serielle, the only person here he doesn't actually know yet. "Yes? Do you need something?"

PhorenNarqu sat beneath a tree, examing a tapestry of some kind, looking at the names. A sigh came from his lips. So these were his treacherous relatives.

Aislinn grins at Devaine, nodding in approval. "Too true, sir Devaine. Too true." With Demosis going to find Phoren, and Serielle addressing Flash, this left the red headed heroine with time to herself. She busied with the bags, lugging them all to her shoulders and heading out of the dojo for a moment to find Cleome. Her horse.

Serielle blushes slightly, her cheeks taking on a rosey hue. "Erm...yes...My name is Serielle...I've traveled far this day, and I wondered, perhaps, if I could persuade you to allow me to rest here for the night?"

Kade has it seems, brought Devaine a six pack of moderately priced, decent tasteing alcoholic beverage of some sort. "Besides, I haven't even seen Glyniss since Cannon gave you and me that time out."

Demosis found phoren sitting under a tree...she took in a deep breath and approached. "Phoren? I..wanted.." she stumbled a bit...feeling odd...but also feeling that she had to do this.

[PhorenNarqu ] "Yes?"

Flash_Guardian makes sure to acknowledge everyone's efforts before he goes to sleep. Devaine for his insight and obedience. Aislinn for her leadership and healing. Blue for his defense of those on and around the dojo, as well as the forest itself. Even Phoren and Serielle for their assistance. The situation certainly could have gone far worse, but with everyone's contributions, things turned out alright in the end. Flash has always admired skilled teamwork, something he most definitely saw tonight.

Devaine_Hawk looks at the beer . Looks over to Flash, then back over to Kade . I appreciate this I realy do I stopped drinking.the other night he laughs but thanks he stops and looks up that means no one has seen her for days now ? he asks

Demosis sighs "i wanted to thank you...for helping me..." she looked down "even though you didnt want to." she looked back up at him. "Reguardless you helped me and for that you have my sincerest thanks. I wish to one day prove that to you Phoren."

Aislinn wound have piped up to say that Serielle more than deserved a place to stay. But she was outside, and Flash should understand that. She smiled, finding the dapple gray mare. "Ah, my old friend, things worked out, aye?" The horse whinnied at her. "Aye. It was an odd day of my birth, but one I could not be prouder of. Everyone working together... No one needlessly died. All I could have hoped for." She began to restrap the bags to Cleome.

Flash_Guardian nods to Serielle, more than happy to accomodate her as he rolls out a few sleeping mats over the floor. "Of course. You're more than welcome to stay here with the rest of us. I remember seeing you helping Aislinn earlier. Giving you a safe place to sleep is the least we can do to thank you."

[PhorenNarqu ] "What is your name?"

[Aislinn ] *Aislinn would..not wound! --;

Kade frowns a little, and then nows, "Thats seems to be the long and short of it Devaine. Not hide nor hair."

Demosis raises an eye brow...expecting to be turned away and scolded..."Demosis."

Flash_Guardian oocly goes bedwards before he collapses on his keyboard. Thank you all for the wonderful RP! It gives me good hope for this place. Good night.