Viva la Revolution|Atyar, Ilyamen

[Kender Bard]

Sometime in the early morning, pained cries fill the air as a band of people band together, back to back, in the middle of the town square. They all bear two things in common - they are all Minds and they all look very, very pissed off.

Tenatively standing nearby are their former Clear 'owners'. They're clearly not sure what to do, and a couple of them are having a hard time keeping their other elementals from setting upon the Minds in a vicious rage.

[Kender Bard]

Taurus rushes out, but is repelled by the ring of Clears. He inadvertently flinches and has to stop and focus all his energy on resisting their allure. Surprisingly, though, he feels the pressure of the task lift away and the other Minds call out to him. "Come to us, brother!"

[Northen Light36]

Hidden by the shadows of a building, Acqua freezes a safe distance from the ring of Clears. Biting down on her lip nervously, she tries to work out her safest option. "Taurus, I am seriously beginning to dislike you," she thinks.

[Kender Bard]

Taurus, unsure, takes a few hesitant steps towards the other Minds. "What's going on here?"
One of the Minds speaks up, "You know what has happened to our master. The Clears have taken him!" This brings about a collective growl and roar from the group. "They are after all Minds!"
Taurus looks at them perplexed. "But if you are here, then your former masters cared for you, and wished to view you as peers."
A female Mind pipes up, "And for that, we are grateful enough to leave in relative peace, so long as their lapdogs do not harm us. We are off to find our master and free all Minds taken in captivity."
An energetic young male Mind adds, "And all elementals who wish it as well!" This last, bold statement brings many uneasy looks all around. Taurus, confused, runs his fingers through his hair, unsure of what to say.

[Northen Light36]

Acqua continues to watch, too fearful of the ring of clears to come any closer but concerned for Taurus' safety and interrested in what is going on. "Taurus?" she thinks, trying to direct the thought to him and hoping he'll pick it up. "Be careful..."

[Kender Bard]

As though he heard her, Tauras glances back over his shoulder in Acqua's direction before facing the other Minds. "This is not our way."
The Minds glower at him, and he involuntarily takes a step back.
"This is a new way," one of them growls. As one, the Minds cease their speaking and focus their energies on the Clears around them. "Stand aside from the elementals. Move away!" The Clears, upset, do as they're told and scattered, just far enough to still watch things. Satisfied, the Minds speak up, "All elementals, Mind or not, who wish to join us in the freeing of our brethren, step forward." Taurus stands there awkwardly, not sure which side to take.

[Northen Light36]

Taking advantage of the Clears scattering, Acqua darts out of the shadows to join Taurus, although she goes no farther. "This is a fine mess you've gotten us into," she mutters to Taurus before turning to look at the Minds. "Look, no free elemental likes the idea of being taken by a Clear, but these people are peaceful... What you are doing..." Acqua shakes her head. "You could throw us into war."

[Kender Bard]

An impassioned young Mind woman says, "There is already a war, though. Clears stole our beloved master, our champion and spokesperson. They hold him captive - a mere powerful toy! Clears are not stupid, they know what he represents, and still they hold him. This will not stand. We will rally our kind, and any of those willing, and march upon all Clears until our master is returned!" The speech is moving, and some elementals begin hesitantly walking towards the group.

[Northen Light36]

Acqua bites her lip nervously and looks at Taurus, uncertain of what to do and hoping her friend has an idea.

[Kender Bard]

Taurus looks at her intently. ~I want to find my people's Master, Acqua.. But.. I don't want to make war on anyone. If you think this is the right choice, I will follow. Otherwise, let us leave.~

[Northen Light36]

Acqua concentrates on directing her thoughts to Taurus. "Wars solve nothing, they just cause bloodshed. We'll find your people's Master, Taurus, but this isn't the way to do anything but get us both killed. Come on, let's go."

[Kender Bard]

Taurus nods to Acqua then speaks up to his brethren and their new allies. "I'm afraid, friends, that this is not my way. I will hunt for our Master, but on a path that deviates from your own." With no further ado, he turns and stalks back towards the Inn. Some of the Elementals and Clears close enough to see the expressions of look at Taurus and Acqua with respect and gratefulness.

[Northen Light36]

Acqua barely glances at those around her, chosing merely to hurry to where she hid her and Taurus' belongings. "I already collected our things, Taunus," she tells him. "Come, let's leave this place..." She glances back towards the minds then quietly mutters, "People here are far to ready for a fight for my tastes."

[Kender Bard]

Taurus grabs his things and hurriedly prepares himself. "They're not normally like this, Acqua," Taurus explains in a voice that begs to be believed. "Mind types are usually detached outsiders to events such at this. But such an atrocity has never been heard of before. I fear, not only for my own people, but for the Clears too, and their elemental counterparts."

[Northen Light36]

Acqua swings her pack onto her back easily and nods quietly but says nothing until the pair are out of the town, lost in her own thoughts. "It's natural for them to be angry," she murmurs as the pair leave the town. "But I've seen far too much of humanity's dark side not to reconise bloodlust when I see it..." Acqua's expression is grim as she glances at Taurus. "The sooner we find and retrevive your people's Master, the better it'll be for everyone."