Rescue|Talen'sul

[Kender Bard]

((There))

Laura bows her head politely and replies in a demure voice, "I am Laura."

Alethia, studying the three new companions with quiet intensity, finally asks, "Flash, how do you know these two if they live in Talen'sul and you live in Maelstrom?"

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Both Flash and Saph grin. "Saph's my brother," chuckles Flash.
"Or close enough to it," adds Saph. "My mother died when I was born and no one knows who my father is, so Flash's family took me in and he and I grew up together." Acqua glances at him with a flicker of sympathy. She can relate to having no parents after all.
"Right up until the point we set out to explore the world," laughs Flash. "Saph fell in love with Laura and stayed in Talen'sul while I continued exploring until I meet Tuono and he got me my current job serving Lord Shadow." Snickering, he adds, "Despite the protests of about half of Maelstrom."

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Alethia smiled to herself and said no more.

"Travel is a great way to gain more family," Talon agrees. "Amaro is more than my best friend - he's my family too. And soon I'll have even more family. I figure that if I travel all my life, I'll be 'related' to half the world!" He gives a content sigh to the concept.

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Acqua laughs. "Why anyone would want to be 'related' to Amaro is beyond me," she remarks. "But then, you've always be a touch less then sane Talon." She grins, her eyes shining with laughter as she manages to tease both Amaro and Talon. It's been awhile since she had an opportunity to do that.
"I just feel sorry for Alethia," counters Amaro. "Raising you must have been a nightmare."

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Eyes lifted to the sky, as if pleading to the Forces for strength, Alethia replies, "You have nooo idea." Talon chuckles, enjoying it all, even the joke made at his expense.

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Acqua laughs and grins at her sister. "Oh, come on sis. I wasn't that bad," she protests.

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Alethia refrains from comment, just shaking her head and grinning.
Talon pauses and looks around. "I think we're far enough from Talen'sul now. Should we make our plans here?"

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Amaro glances around and nods. "If Acqua can bring herself to be quiet for five minutes." He's answered by blast of water smacking him in the face.
"Opps, how did that happen?" remarks Acqua, grinning as she takes her hand off her sign. Amaro scowls.
"Remind me why I ever bothered to teach you how to use your element," he growls. Acqua just grins.

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"Enough," Alethia says in a quiet, but firm voice. "Now is not the time to be messing around. Anyone with ideas, speak up now and we'll build off them."

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Acqua blinks, slightly startled at her sister's tone, but she does understand the reasons behind it. Deciding to torment Amaro more later, Acqua sits down on a large rock and waits to see what ideas will be suggested.
"Simplest way end this war is to put an end to the Clears behind it..." mutters Amaro. "But it's just about impossible to get near them without being attacked by their slaves."

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"Or attracted to them and ensnared," Talon puts in. "Only Calim and Lessa were able to get close because of their bond to Tom. Unfortunately, we don't have their assistance right now."

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Acqua sighes. "This is beginning to seem impossible," she mutters as she pets Faith. "Maybe we should just help Saph and Laura find their son before we start trying to think of ways to beat the Clears. If he escaped, maybe he'll have some ideas that will help us?"

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"Yes, and Cloud was most likely there during the attack," Laura puts in.

"Then our first priority is making sure Cloud is okay," Talon agrees. "Laura, would you be so kind as to help me see if he's anywhere near here?" Catch on, Laura nods and walks up to Talon. Taking her hand in his, the two focus their efforts. Seemingly, nothing happens, but the two do seem in deep concentration.

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Acqua yawns a little and lets her eyes close while she waits, although she doesn't quite fall asleep. It's been a long day and she's starting to get tired. Amaro glances at her and makes a mental note that they'll need to find a decent spot to camp for the night fairly soon.

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The two open their eyes suddenly at the same time, looking excited.
"He is nearby!" Talon exclaims. "And you'll never guess who is taking care of him!"
"Who?" Alethia inquires curiously. Talon represses a giggle.
"Tom and Lessa!"