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As she doubted him once more Surtr sighed softly. "Would you like to know what I'm here for? I'll tell you if you'd like. This one won't tell a soul anyway so I don't mind letting you in on the prize." Surtr said casting a glance to Androk he didn't care if she knew. She knew most everything else about him might as well ad this on to the rest. Once they reach camp he let out a rather relaxed sigh quite happy to be able to rest for a bit. The crow on his shoulder immediately left flying up to a tree and perching itself happily atop a branch.

The satyr looked to the water and back to Surtr, the mage gave a slight nod and off the creature went jumping in to wash the dried blood from it still shivering a bit from the adrenaline of what had occurred earlier. Surtr watched Androk go back into the woods and he chuckled to himself. This elf didn't know how to switch off, something Surtr intended to change... in due time. As the squeal came from the woods the Satyr leapt from the water huddling up against Surtrs back. The mage casually brushed the creature off before shaking his head. "That's our dinner. No need to be scared. Besides you're my map, no harm will come to you so long as you uphold your end." Surtr said watching the satyr sit down and nod to itself seemingly happy to have bodyguards if only for the moment.

As Androk came out of the woods Surtr let out a soft chuckle impressed with her haul and at the same time in no way surprised. As she cleaned the meat and prepared it Surtr assembled the proper spit so that it could be cooked. Once Androk had finished prep Surtr chuckled softly reaching into his robes and pulling out some salts and seasonings dusting the pieces of meat thoroughly before lighting a fire and beginning the process of cooking. "Quite a fine husband you'd make...." Surtr said subtly hinting that the current roles of each sex were switched. With Androk doing the hunting and cleaning while Surtr was the one cooking. He figured the jab would make the elf smile but who knew some times. She could be quite the wild card when she wanted to be.

After around thirty minutes of cooking all was prepared. Being able to manipulate Fire had it's perks. Surtr could grill meat far more efficiently. The aroma and sizzled of the meat caused the mages stomach to grumble obviously ready to begin eating. "Ready..." He said dulling the fire down so that any who wished could come and grab some food. Surtr ripped off a good piece and tossed it to the Satyr allowing him to eat. Keeping the guide feeling safe and happy was definitely important. He awaited for Androk to begin eating knowing such chivalrous behavior wouldn't get him any points but he would do it nonetheless. He was in a good mood after all and showing Androk respect had never lead him in trouble before.

"I did not check. I am not worried about them here. The water is so shallow I could evaporate it all. It's on the way out that has me worried..." Surtr mentioned with reference to the ocean. There would be no way for him to get rid of that and if they got him down deep enough he would certainly die. As she entered the water Surtrs eyes watched her intently taking in her physique. "Why are you so beautiful?" He asked his words for a moment not laced with playful teasing or anything. He was serious. Though within seconds that shifted as he moved by her so he could lay in the water against the waters edge. As she made the comment about the crow Surtr rose standing now so that his waist up was out of the water. He took steps toward her his face now serious. He didn't stop until he was only a few inches from her his gaze was harsh and strong uncharacteristic as it looked her dead in the eyes.

"If anyone would know the resolve of my word it should be you...." Surtr whispered to her obviously a bit insulted by what she had just said. It was obvious he meant what he said earlier and by her suggesting such a sneaky thing it had put him off. "Likely a demon.... a very powerful female demon who is extremely good at killing men.... Like me" Surtr said taking a few steps back through the water giving her space back. "I could make the water hot if you'd like to soak. I'll be getting out soon so it'll be all yours...." Surtr said letting out a soft sigh before dunking himself under the water for a few more moments. The water near him would bubble while he was under it boiling a bit for a few seconds before returning to normal. Surtr broke the surface afterwards and allowed a deep long sigh to escape his lips. Perhaps a moment of self loathing perhaps just exhaustion.

As she deflected her beauty Surtr chuckled softly. "Say what you wish... I know my truths..." Surtr said with a playful chuckle. As she splashed him he rolled his eyes softly. As she spoke and went on a bit of a rather stirring speech a small smirk grew into a playful grin. Oh how he wished to sour this moment, but he would let it stay sweet. As his oldest friend he couldn't bring himself to ruin such a nice thing. As she got out and dried off Surtr rose out of the water smirking softly before the drops on his body evaporated steaming off into the night air.

"How could I ever forget those words..." Surtr said softly moving onto the pelt like bed next to Androk giving her roughly a food of space. Partially because he wished to be closer to her and partially because he didn't want to be too close to the satyr. "The scroll contains my ace.... and this demon is nothing to be trifled with." Surtr said softly laying on his back and looking over to her awaiting to see her response. Surtr was in no clothes now as he lay on the pelt. She had seen him bare as well and the man slept like this no matter what.

"So when will you kill me?" Surtr asked tilting his head to her waiting to see what she would say. He wanted to know if she had though it out. It was a rather intriguing notion and thinking of such a thing helped take his mind off of what they had planned for tomorrow.

"This should be the last one.... besides if I am ever forced to use it I believe I will be forced to escape to some island like this..." Surtr said with a playful half hearted chuckle. It would be obvious to Androk that despite his attempt he meant what he said. Meaning whatever the scroll contained would be quite dangerous and likely life altering. Despite that the mage allowed a long relaxing sigh to escape his lips. Androk was quite skilled at many things but bed making was certainly up there. His own bed didn't even feel this comfortable. It was amazing how she did that and certainly a contributing factor as to why Surtr requested her to tag along.

As she spoke of how she might kill him the mage chuckled and began to laugh softly. "Just an order from your king and I'll be dead? How saddening." Surtr mused playfully keeping his words to himself know she was trying to rest. As she mention a candlelit room Surtr shook his head. There is no way he would do something so mushy for Androk. No when he attempted to court the woman it would be barbaric and rough and coarse. He would appeal to what she liked most. Wine would certainly be involved but there would be no candle lit room and soft music playing. Surtr would become unyielding and strong during that time. He imagined both would leave the encounter bruised and satisfied beyond all imagination.

Though his mind pushed those thoughts away not wanting to dwell on such a heated encounter with his current lack of clothing. As Androk went to sleep Surtr just watched her for a bit a very soft smile across his lips. Fighting, she was constantly fighting. Raging against the never ending night and yet now she lay as still and peaceful as a child. Such a stark difference brought happiness to Surtr for some odd reason. As he was about to fall asleep a sly idea came to mind. He couldn't help himself, he was a harmless trickster and knew even if he fought the idea it would eventually win.

He laid on his back with his arms up and hand behind his head. His fingers began to weave through the air in fluid yet defined motions. After a few seconds his index fingers touched and Androk would suddenly shift so that she was faced the other way and half draped atop Surtr as if naturally doing so. He had bent the space around her to get her here so she would feel not shift in movement or anything. He breathed softly as her head lay atop his chest her white hair spread and falling over next to him. Surtrs smirk grew into a wide grin as he knew what would likely await him when she awoke. Though the comforting warmth of her body made it so that he would not be able to stay awake to see the prestige of his little magic trick.

He drifted off into a most peaceful slumber Androks warmth brushing away any worries that nipped at his consciousness.

Surtr did not stir as she adjusted herself into proper place to tag him back for the prank he had played. She was a skill hunter, and despite Surtr being a light sleep her skills would win out. As she inched onto his chest she'd here a softly moan of happiness escape his lips. Very subtle but unmistakable.

A soft voice pulled him from the darkness, bringing his mind from the deep slumber in ever such a soothing manner. "mmmmmm..." He let out as his eyes began to open and focus in. As he saw a jagged bone plunge downward by him Surtr did not flinch of move but his eyes did widen, about as good of a reaction as she'd get. It dug into the ground next to him and Surtr let out a chuckle before a confused look. ".... Wait? .... were you.... I thought you said no cuddling..." He teased before rising the most playful of smirks across his face. He played it off perfectly as to be expected from a trickster who was several thousand years old.

As he felt something wet on his left shoulder and looked down Surtrs smirk grew into a monstrous smile. Like a kid on christmas, if such a thing existed. "Wow Androk.... Didn't know I got you so wet...." Surtr teased even more his body tensing up as he got dressed fully expecting for her to throw him into the pond after the last comment. He got dressed still on guard knowing she could retaliate at any moment.

"The demon isn't so little.... you'll see soon enough." Surtr said as he finished getting dressed and prepared to wake the satyr.

As she threatened him Surtr simply nodded in reply stifling any chuckle. He didn't bother washing the drool off, the mage care little for something like that and instead just rose looking around. As Androk commented on Satyr Surtr chuckled softly giving the creature a few morsels of the boar that had remained. "He isn't going anywhere. He knows I'd find him, and secondly I imagine he hopes we kill the creature. It's been tormenting this place for almost a thousand years..." Surtr said as the satyr turned its head giving him a confused look. Obviously surprised that Surtr knew such information.

The trio then set off on the way walking through the dense forest. The farther they walked the quieter it became. The life that was teeming around them had disappeared in a mile of so inward from their camp. Surtr smirked softy at this knowing it meant they would be close. After about thirty more minutes of travel the sun just barely breaking through the trees they would begin to see a sudden shift in the ground. Leaves and grass no longer lay atop the dirt, instead bone began to appear. The group would walk softly and quietly as they approached stepping between rib cages and skulls so that the prey that lay within would not be alerted to their presence.

Upon reaching the mouth of the cave the satyr began to sweat, beads of it pouring out the creature obviously scared out of its wits. Surtr looked to the thing and patted it should before shifting his head up signaling it could leave. The satyr nodded before running away the mark leaving it's body as it broke contact with Surtr. He motioned for Androk to move to the side of the cave so he could divulge strategy with her before entering.

"So you joked about brothel rumors and so on... Which was true but, I have been here before..." Surtr whispered softly to Androk his eyes serious conveying that this was the truth. "I know what's in there..." He said putting obvious emphasis on the word know signifying the Androk that Surtr had gotten to really know this demon before hand. "It was like two thousand years ago or more... anyway the reason I'm here now is it's believed she is trying to resurrect something big and bad that would threaten out kingdoms...." Surtr whispered softly to her glancing about as she spoke. "She does have a spell I want too but I brought you along to make sure she dies.... I could probably get the spell without killing her..." Surtr said. Androk never seemed to care about motives or details but he divulged them to her anyway now to ensure she knew what she was going to hear when the two entered. "She is fast, probably slightly weaker than you, and she uses dark magic coupled with conjuring. So it's likely she'll try to summon something to keep you busy so she can 'play' with me..." Surtr said using air quote around the word play. It was obvious he was slightly embarrassed to have fallen for such an evil creature, though at the time he was such a young mage that it was inevitable.

"You can plan strategy if you like, but she has a mind far more depraved than mine. I say we go in together and have a chat that will obviously end in her death." Surtr said softly hoping she would agree. "I'll likely mention the three of us at some point so don't kill me for it..." He said laying out his plan waiting to see if Androk would agree.