10-28-2015, 07:25 AM
”Dark Lord?” Jaixe mouthed with a raised eyebrow of curiosity at that choice of words, which was promptly stopped when she provided the streams once more. “Yes, it might be best to forestall analyzing the combat prowess of our potential enemies… in favor of that,” Jaixe replied, referring to the enormous marble city that was increasingly taking up their view, “that monstrosity of goodwill and valor…” He paused for a moment as they continued, seeming to muse over what his next plan of action would be.
“We are going to ascertain their strengths and possible flaws in their defenses, you and me …” Jaixe continued, explaining their reason for sticking around, “a cursory examination of a handful of the outlying villages and a more thorough one for the capital should suffice.”
Jaixe then looked over at Ash, actually remembering for once that she appeared very distinctly nonhuman. Then he remembered that he, himself, was somewhat off given his ears and eyes.
“Perhaps we should also be cautious in the near-future, I’ve heard some reports of xenophobia from some of the villages I mentioned. I would rather avoid drawing too much undue attention to ourselves…” He commented with a musing tone, playing with one of his ears as they trotted along at a gentle pace, the wind now dying down to a soft crawl.
“As much as I’m sure you’re heartbroken at not being able to cut loose, it is quite important to remain inconspicuous.”
It wasn’t long until they began passing through the forest, the thick trees offering welcome shade against the heat of the sun that hung above them. A stale wooded smell permeated the area due to the lack of wind blowing through, and the only part of the forest that seemed to be somewhat illuminated was the overgrown path they were currently on. Of course, also here, Jaixe seemed a little more on edge, though barely noticeable to those unaware of the shift. He stood a little straighter and seemed to occasionally examine their surroundings, as if expecting something unwelcome to appear to block their path or ambush them. Of course, within the thick foliage of the forest floor and the dense shadows, anything could be hiding.
“I’m beginning to think that that sergeant may not be what he originally appeared as…” Jaixe thought aloud with a low, whispering tone, apparently picking up on something hiding within the darkness, but he wasn’t certain as to what yet. A shadow or two seemed to bolt around to either side of them, but were difficult to ascertain or even spot. It was a challenge to even discern if they were human or not. A challenge which Jaixe could not meet quite yet, though he remained at alert.
“We are going to ascertain their strengths and possible flaws in their defenses, you and me …” Jaixe continued, explaining their reason for sticking around, “a cursory examination of a handful of the outlying villages and a more thorough one for the capital should suffice.”
Jaixe then looked over at Ash, actually remembering for once that she appeared very distinctly nonhuman. Then he remembered that he, himself, was somewhat off given his ears and eyes.
“Perhaps we should also be cautious in the near-future, I’ve heard some reports of xenophobia from some of the villages I mentioned. I would rather avoid drawing too much undue attention to ourselves…” He commented with a musing tone, playing with one of his ears as they trotted along at a gentle pace, the wind now dying down to a soft crawl.
“As much as I’m sure you’re heartbroken at not being able to cut loose, it is quite important to remain inconspicuous.”
It wasn’t long until they began passing through the forest, the thick trees offering welcome shade against the heat of the sun that hung above them. A stale wooded smell permeated the area due to the lack of wind blowing through, and the only part of the forest that seemed to be somewhat illuminated was the overgrown path they were currently on. Of course, also here, Jaixe seemed a little more on edge, though barely noticeable to those unaware of the shift. He stood a little straighter and seemed to occasionally examine their surroundings, as if expecting something unwelcome to appear to block their path or ambush them. Of course, within the thick foliage of the forest floor and the dense shadows, anything could be hiding.
“I’m beginning to think that that sergeant may not be what he originally appeared as…” Jaixe thought aloud with a low, whispering tone, apparently picking up on something hiding within the darkness, but he wasn’t certain as to what yet. A shadow or two seemed to bolt around to either side of them, but were difficult to ascertain or even spot. It was a challenge to even discern if they were human or not. A challenge which Jaixe could not meet quite yet, though he remained at alert.