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Surtr smirked at her jest such a feisty one she was. "I'm just lucky you'd never use something like that... else I'd lose every time we sparred." Surtr tease returning the jest back to her. As she commented he grasped his flaggon and took a deep drink from it the sweet liquid warming him to his core. "I'd say more of immunity... unless you have something to share..." Surtr teased slyly a very devilish smirk across his lips. He had just insinuated something he thought may get under Androks skin a bit a slight misstep on his part but with all the drinking and the scuffle it had loosened the crow up a bit.

"For travel I've procured a growing potion that will allow my companion to take us both... As for your compensation that is up to you.... I doubt this venture will be trivial and you'll likely have to fend off foe while keeping me on point..... not easy task" Surtr said with a chuckle openly admitting he would likely have difficult with this fight. Though his insatiable curiosity made it so this treasure once discovered couldn't be ignored. He ran a hand through his ebony hair ruffling it a bit as he went to keep it messy and yet somehow orderly.

As she spoke of her passions Surtr chuckled. "Few things I'd go to war over... though I'll agree with you on the wine.... there's another word that starts with W that I have in mind as well." Surtr said chuckling softly as he took another drink finishing his flaggon of mead and turning it upside down to signify he would have no more. Surtr was no stranger to his vices he knew alcohol, women, and knowledge were his weak points and he had asked Androk along because she would cover those weaknesses nicely.

Surtr chuckled softly at her remark. "It would be a very bittersweet moment. The enjoyment of seeing such a sight and the disappointment of knowing I would never be able to court you." Surtr said chuckling softly. The thought in itself was something to unbelievable. A woman able to handle Androk now that would be something! As she jousted him Surtr chuckled casting a playful gaze her way. "Don't tempt me...." He joked enjoying playing the fool sometimes. It was an easy card to play and although it never worked on Androk it likely worked on the rest.

As Androk continued her words Surtr tilted his head. Figure out for her? If there was one woman that was hard to figure it was Androk though he believed he'd be able to find something worth her while. "Very well. I agree to the terms. You help me and I'll find something worth your while." He said with a smirk his mind already swimming with ideas. "If memory serves I believe we're pretty much even when it comes to ensuring the others safety. One of us tends to be a bit ungrateful as well....." Surtr teased casting a playful glance her way. He could remember every time he saved her life. Her rage seemed to boil over each time. As if he was the fool for keeping death was taking her.

As she mentioned a blanket and sunset Surtr began to laugh. "Oh don't you worry. There will be no tricks when I court you.... though I suppose the slow part is probably accurate." Surtr said teasing that he would take his time when it came. The man was sure of himself his confidence bordering on arrogance though thanksfully Surtr knew how to walk the line.

His bird flew down landing on his shoulder promptly just in time for Androk to formally agree. Surtrs eyes lit up with excitement the adventure set in stone. All that remained were trivial formalities. Things that could easily be worked out. As Androk rose and patted him on the shoulder Surtr let out an audible "ooof" as she patted him rather roughly. A staple of Androks contact her strength always being displayed.

As she went to her lord Surtrs came to him and sat down. The chubby teen still
Hunger and with a shake of his head Surtr ordered the boy some food for the two to share as he "listen" to the lord tell of the nights events. His gaze may have been on the one he was assigned to protect but his mind was already planning out the quest he would soon begin.

After several hours of sighing, bartering, whining, and perhaps even a little begging Surtr exited the hall with a smile. "There she is..." He said extending his arms outward large smirk across his lips. He allowed them to fall to his side though deciding rather quickly a hug wouldn't be the best thing to celebrate. "It has been settled. You are to accompany on the journery as we discussed previously." He said in a giddy tone before beginning to move a bit. The two were off. He smiled as they would begin their journey.

Once they exited the chamber Surtr looked to his crow and pulled a small flask from his robes. "Bottoms up..." He said with a smirk. The crow opened its mouth and he poured it down the crow before having drop to the floor. It suddenly grew to an enormous size. Its wingspan growing to 50+ feet and its body large enough to hold both of them with ease. Surtr smirked softly offering Androk to sit first. They'd have to straddle the bird and of course ladies first. It was a rather devilish smile he knew he'd get to sit behind her for a long flight and it would be arguably the closest he'd been to her. He stood waiting for her to get on planning to follow in suit right behind her.

As Androk climbed on the crow and situated herself Surtr climbed up behind her in one smooth motion. It was quite obvious he hand done this before by how easily he mounted the crow. He wiggles back and forth situating himself so that he was pressed up against Androk and his arms came around her slowly grasping a patch of feather in front of her. "No I will be piloting this crow... you are in front of me to ensure you don't fall off." He said softly into her ear with a rather playful tone. He was teasing her about something totally unrelated to their close proximity to hopefully comfort and take her mind off of the fact that Surtr was practically cuddling her. It didn't help any that he wore no shirt so eventually his skin would likely be felt or chaffed by her armor. Such a mixed bag this voyage would be.

He smirk as his grip on the bird tightened softly causing it to take off. It wasn't the smoothest launch and Surtr know his bird wouldn't be very good at ensuring stability so he insisted it this way and was pleased Androk could for a moment ignore the urge to hit him while they traveled. "You smell nice..." He teased softly perhaps pushing his luck a bit as they were underway. The two were flying out clear over the ocean well above. The crow would move above and below the cloud line every now and then cleaving through it with ease. If Androk could lighten up she would in all likelihood enjoy the ride, unless of course she got motion sickness in which case this would likely be a hellish journey.

With a few hours the bird began to descend and an island was in sight. Lush greenery coated the island providing wonderful cover for whatever lay upon it. Surtr has the crow dive pretty hard to limit their visibility to the opposition that waited and as he did his right arm would come up over Androks waist hovering a few inches from it. He didn't touch her but the arm was there and if she slipped or started to slide back Surtr would wrap it around wanting to ensure the safety of his Ace regardless of how she felt about physical contact.

The bird would pull up hard come to parallel just a few feet above the water and coming to a stop at the oceans edge. A very jarring and rough few minutes to be sure, but when it landed Surtr let out a very satisfied Ahhhhh, as if he was pleased with the journey. He would hop off the crow and offer his hand for Androk to take he knew she'd likely decline but the man could at least pretend to be gentlemanly when she put up with such a trip.

As the two dismounted in whatever fashion the crow would return to size and a soft melody would begin to play it wasn't a siren, but something else. Surtr although still maintaining his lax disposition was on guard and Androk would surely see that.

As the two exited and the crow took its normal position atop Surtrs shoulder he looked to Androk noting her already on point disposition. He was glad she was taking this so seriously. This island was quite large and from what Surtr had heard it was filled is a myriad of creatures some deadly, some not. As everything became quiet the melody became more clear a soft tune being played from an instrument a flute by the sound of it. "A Satyr?" He inquired softly to Androk the sound being reminiscent of the tune they'd play. Lusty little creatures some even jokes Surtrs father was one due to his own insatiable lust. Though he did have some control over it. The two would creep closer to the forest edge the sounds coming from within. The tropical weather was hot and the air heavy saturated with moisture. Surtr sighed slipping his coat off and folding it in his hands. It would suddenly disappear one of the mages little tricks. He sent it back home and would be without his signature clothing for the rest of the journey.

What remained were pants and shoes both simple enough in design and loose enough to allow free movement but tight enough to avoid getting snagged on nearby branches. His upper body was now revealed rather pale and this feature was accentuated by the contrast of Androk being nearby. Across his shoulder blades and upper back lay a monstrous tattoo of a three eyed raven with its wings spread. On either hip rested 5 or so dagger small and designed for throwing but long enough to be lethal.

As they reached the forest edge Surtr smirked to Androk and began to move through walking softly and turning and twisting with the foliage to avoid disturbing it. The tropical humidity only grew and Surtr had already begun to sweat his thin but muscular frame shimmering in what light could pierce the canopy. After fifty feet or so of travel inward there was a clear and the source of music on the other side. Surtr stopped and crouched down looking to Androk. "We'll need to take this one alive... I need to know where the cave is and this island is far larger than what I was told." Surtr whispered indicating he had actually never been here before. Classic Surtr too not properly scouting out the area before coming. Though in this case he couldn't really scout. He was told sirens, undines, and succubi were on this island all things that without Androk would likely kill Surtr.

He looked to Androk wondering what she would decide as their course of action since she was his immunity it only made sense to give her lead on this. After all if he took point and got captured he know she'd never let him hear the end.

As she threatened him Surtr rolled his eyes. "I told you, I know you well enough that when I court you you won't be bale to say no." Surtr whispered playfully and insisting that he already had that planned and ready. He could see the sweat beginning to accumulate and Surtr shook his head softly what a stubborn woman she was. He would certainly tease her about this later. As she slammed her hand over his mouth Surtr let out a muffled "MPH" as she caused him to bite his lip. He brought up his right hand and found itself smacking the left a** cheek of Androk giving her a very serious glare to accompany it. She would likely feel the warm blood come from his lips as she caused it.

It quickly disappeared and with it his hand from her. As she pressed against him Surtr let out a hmm as if that wasn't enough to make up for it. Though he'd be sure she'd likely cut him later for spanking her. Still his left hand went up and wiped the blood that hand since begin to pool from his lips. As she went into the trees he could hear the the cyclops beginning to shift they could smell blood in the air and with it their element of surprise was dwindling.

Surtr burst from the brush and immediately threw a dagger by the satyr teleporting to it and swinging his elbow to catch the satyr in the back of its head knocking it out immediately. The 3 Cyclops stood each one well over 10 feet tall and angrily growling at Surtr. It caused him to sigh and huff in frustration. Each on had the trunk of a tree raising it to smash Surtr. He smirked waiting for his compadre to make her move knowing he would follow in suit.

As Androk attacked the three split two for her one for him. Something he was rather pleased with why would he want the trouble of dealing with two? He leapt backwards allowing his to follow as he smirked watching it lumber after him. "Where is the cave..." he inquired are the cyclops belted back a yelling roar obviously uncaring of what Surtr had asked. With a sigh Surtr watched as the beast raised its club before slamming it into the ground. A sidestep was more than enough to evade these brutes telegraphed their movements far more than they should making a smaller target like Surtr much harder to beat. It raised it's club up again and as it swung Surtr rolled down beneath it drawing his dagger and having to stab it into the heal before ripping out in order to cut the monsters right Achilles' tendon.

It fell to a knee and let out a very angry howl as it did it swung behind it with its free hand grasping Surtr."Where.... is ..... the ... cave" Surtr inquired again between haggard Breathes as the beast began to squeeze the life from him. This time it taunted saying it would never tell. At this response Surtrs anger seemed to flare and he threw the dagger he held teleporting to it and slicing the other Achilles' tendon. The beast fell to the ground wallowing in pain as Surtr stood above it. "Last chance.... you'll probably say she'll kill you if you tell but I will kill you if you don't..." He said with a malicious smirk fire forming in his right hand. Something most Cyclops feared more than anything it began to weep and beg saying it didn't know and to ask the Satyr. Surtr nodded looking over to Androk to see if she had finished hers yet. He wouldn't let this one go until he was sure that the two had a way to get to a cave.

Surtr chuckled softly as Androk teased him. "Come now Androk I can't kill him before I properly motivate our guest." Surtr said with a playful smirk as he walked over and slapped the Surtr awake using the back of his hand to do so. "Come with me." Surtr said softly dragging the satyr to the bloodied Cyclops. "You know where the cave is...." Surtr said placing his palm on the Surtrs chest and leaving a strange mark on the satyr. "That allows me to teleport to you instantly so no running..." Surtr said wagging his finger as he looked to the cyclops now. "If you lead us astray this is what will happen to you...." Surtr said as he plunged his hand into the cyclops chest and fire began to pour out. The Cyclops writhed and screamed in pain for a few moments before perishing.

The cries it let out shook the satyr visibly as it collapsed and began to weep and sob begging for its life. "Shhhhhh..." Surtr said softly kneeling down and turning to the satyr wiping the blood fro the cyclops off on it. "We will not kill you... we are here to kill what lays within the cave. I have heard it is tormenting this island. You need only take us to the entrance and then you may leave. All will be over soon." Surtr sat patting the now blood covered shoulder of the satyr as he got the satyr to comply still shivering with adrenaline and fear.

Surtr rose and sighed as he spat out some more blood from Androk glancing to her with a rather playful grin. "So rough Androk.... a bit of foreshadowing perhaps? he inquired returning her tease with his own. Battle always increased his natural traits making him more of a pain to deal with in Androk case. He would remind her of that spank later.

The merry band of three were off back into the woods heading past a waterfall and lake to make camp before assaulting the cave in the morning. The sun was beginning to set and Surtr knew this quest would take two days. Despite Androk being nice and loose now he would need her at full strength and he knew fighting during the day was better. "The satyr will take us to the waterfall to make camp. Then in the morning we shall finish this little adventure." Surtr said softly to Androk as they continued to travel.