Perched|Beastlands

[Kender Bard]

"She was spying on us for some reason," Akilah growled.

Demetria waggled a finger at them. "Spy is such a harsh word. Let us say instead that I was seeking entertainment and wondering whence this one came from." She nodded to Scion. "I'm afraid I didn't hear what I wanted to hear but I don't think you're any threat to things either. I'm content to let you go." She grinned a little at Akilah and added, "And as for you, I suggest you send a gift to me or Bael to remind us that you are not traitorous scum."

Akilah's growl grew louder.

"Ta," Demetria said, and took to the skies.

"What I wouldn't give to put an arrow in her back right now," Akilah muttered.

[extalith]

"Don't waste your energy, besides, she may actually be of assistance later on. Now then, lets continue."

[Kender Bard]

Akilah sneered at the thought of Demetria helping anyone but agreed; besides, she was uncertain of Demetria's battling prowess. She suspected the woman was not terribly good in a fight directly, but people have seen Bael training her before...

((Shall we skip ahead to when they reach Scion's home?))

[extalith]

(sounds good, sorry I haven't posted for awhile)

"Well, this seems to be it." Walking up to the door, Scion knocks, with no answer. Opening the door, he looks around, but sees nothing. Telling Akilah to wait while he checked the back room, worried that something may have happened. His fears confirmed when he sees his father, disemboweled on the floor. Then he found himself on his knees, screaming.

[Kender Bard]

Akilah came quickly once she heard the screaming; she looked at the body, a little surprised, before she knelt down next to Scion, trying her best to calm him. "Scion! Scion! Shh, there there, shh." She looked back at the body and came a little closer to it, trying to determine how long the man had been dead.

[extalith]

"This cannot be, why would this happen to him, he stayed out of the affairs of others almost to a fault. Who would want him dead?" He looks up at Akilah, as if expecting an answer from her that he knew she wouldn't have.

[Kender Bard]

Unable to decide easily when the man had died, Akilah just shook her head, feathers fluffed slightly as she swelled in emotion. The poor man, she thought sadly. "I do not know," she murmured. "Is there anything I can do to help, Scion?"

[extalith]

"I do not remember the laws from here, what rights do I have if I find the one who did this?"

[Kender Bard]

Akilah bared her teeth nastily. "You have the right to rip him to shreds and dance on the remains if you catch him and kill him. The only ones who could stop you are Bael and Thavan, and I cannot think of why either would."

[extalith]

"I need to find whoever it was that did this, but I cannot pick up a scent. My guess is that they were here some time ago. I would love right now though, to see a family of some kind. Do you mind if I take you up on your offer now to meet your family?"

[Kender Bard]

"We are some distance away," Akilah remarked. "But yes, I think that can be managed. On the way, perhaps we'll keep an eye out for clues. Are you sure you wouldn't rather rest or gather fresh supplies first?"

[extalith]

"That would be wise, we shall leave tomorrow if that is all right with you."

[Kender Bard]

"Aye, that will be fine," Akilah agreed gently.

(How about I make a new topic for when they go and meet Akilah's family?)

[extalith]

(Okay, works for me)