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Lorne heard the snap of a twig behind a tree, and he whirled around knives drawn. "Alright!" He said, readying the blades of fly. "I heard you. Come on out. Nice a slow." He then smirked, "Don't try to run away either. You'll just die tired."

Alexandre had drawn the Desert Hawk, having also hear the sound of someone sneaking up. "Was the threat neccesary? I do believe it was your lovers Elemental that led the intruder to us." he said to Lorne. "Come out. If you mean us no harm, then you have nothing to fear. Why are you sneaking about?"

Madison squeaked when Lorne and Alexandre drew weapons and prepared to attack.....something. She try to huddle behind Oralee, frightened. "What....whats going on?"

((Madison used with Janices permisson))

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Alexandre lowered the Desert Hawk, reattaching it to his belt. "It would be wise not to upset her. Few things are more dangerous than an angry mother." he said looking Vasilisa over. It was a risk, but he was going to take it. "Perhaps you could make it up, by helping us? Lorne, Godelieve and Faelynn needed to pick us up some supplies. Perhaps you could guide them to the Marketplace, and then point them towards the castle? We have an appointment, but we also need supplies picked up."

Lorne sighed and hid his daggers. He reached back to touch Godelieves arm, to reassure her. "Yeah, that'll work. Nye just needs to give us a list, we'll pick stuff up, and be at castle in a jiffy." He then shot a look to Vasilisa, "That is if the little lady is okay being seen in the company of both a beastial and an elf. Though, I suppose Faelynns presence should help with that." he said, not forgetting the mindset of the country they were in. This girl could try to have Lorne arrested for looking at her wrong. And he had weapons drawn on her.

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Though she had been smiling ever so slightly at the antics of the elemental and his 'mother', Oralee stiffened at the sound of the twig, and though she didnt draw a weapon, as the men did, she shifted her bow into her hands, prepared to strike if necessary.
Oralee stayed on guard when the noblelady appeared, noticing her flickering glances to Slaine. She let the others do the talking, calming down and replacing her bow as they spoke. When Godelieve started yelling about how Pet was made of her blood and earth, Oralee walked to her, and gently placed her hand on her shoulder. "Calm down, Godelieve. She meant no offense- they simply have more linear viewsets here." As Oralee looked at Vasilisa, she appeared to be a small, human girl, with brown tresses. It was one of her musician forms- the one she would use in the castle. "We're on edge, so I apologize. Would you be willing to guide these three-"
"I'm going too." Slaine said firmly, but not overly loudly. He couldnt say why he felt the need to go with. It wasnt like he doubted his sisters safety- Lorne alone was more than enough to keep her safe. Except... He felt a compelling urge to go with them. Especially when he glanced at the lady with the pearl-colored hair. "Just... Just in case you need another to carry the supplies." Slaine added.
Oralee raised an eyebrow at him, flickering a glance at the newcomer. Hmmm... "Very well... would you be willing to guide these four to the market? I believe you mentioned being lost though, didnt you?"

Loa frowned when she mentioned theyd gone on a trip so long ago. It was such rotten luck, that wouldnt have been that long before she'd left Exortensis. Her train of thought was abruptly ended, however, when Kailey linked her fingers with hers, and Loa's mouth dropped open. "A-a what?" Was she cute? Loa didnt know, couldnt believe it. Distracted, though she had claimed her hand back to write down all the instructions Kailey listed off, Loa almost didnt notice when Kailey had paid. "Oh! Oh, wait, I can pay for this!" Loa reached into one of the pouches she'd hidden the money it- divied up to be less noticably- and pulled out the amount Kailey had just paid. "Miss Kailey, I can not allow you to pay for this, here, let me pay you back." When she spoke of meeting the boy, Loa hesitated. It'd be a scandel, her bringing a beastial to treat the prince. And what would she tell Kailey when they got there? "I-I-I could not let you do that. It is very far away and... and I am afraid you might be in danger there. I am from Exortensis, and that is where the boy lives..." Loa couldnt pass this opportunity up- if Kailey was still interested, Loa had to take her to see the prince. It was their best shot.

Vasilisa frowned. "I am just fine being seen with any of you." She said it in an appalled tone, until Oralee spoke. Vasilisa blinked, she had seen her before. When she claimed they were on edge, she nodded. Then Slaine spoke up and just his voice made her blush. She glanced up, then curtsied. "I can lead you guys around, if you can help me find the front gate of course." She smiled brightly at Slaine and Oralee and smiled apologetically to Lorne and Godelieve.

Godelieve felt reassured and took a deep breath, kissing Pet's head. When Oralee asked her to calm down and explained, she sighed. "I should've realized that. I'm sorry." She walked with Pet on her hip, and looked to Oralee. "Could you watch Pet for me, he likes to wander." She held him out to her, smiling.

Kaileys smiled failed for a second, when Loa spoke of her heart being taken. But she quickly regained it, "Ah, its okay. I was just teasing you anyway. Though, I woudn't have said no, if you wanted to do something with me." She said gently patting Loa on the shoulder, "And if you've never been flirted with, the people around you must be blind." She said with a sweet smile, "And of course I want to come with you. Like I said, I want to help the boy, and I'd love the chance to see another place. So, how are we gonna get there?"

Lorne smirked to Slaine, "You didn't seem so intent till that girl was going to be our guide. I simply put the situation together. And no need to get so defensive. Unless thats the reason." Lorne said his eyes twinkling mischeviously.

Alexandre shook his head at the Foxs antics. He had graiend an almost grudging respect for the thief on the trip. He looked to Oralee, "Is there a problem with that word, Nye?" When Pet was handed off he looked to Oralee, "I have none either."

Godelieve smiled. "Pet can be self sufficient, I just don't want him wandering off and getting lost." She set him down in front of Oralee. She looked to pet sternly. "You stay here, understand?" He nodded and ran to hide behind Oralee's leg. Godelieve walked to Vasilisa. "I'm ready when you are."

Faelynn jumped off the horse and ran beside the other two girls. "Same here, if the boys will stop, maybe we could get going." She took a glance at Vasilisa and glared at the ground. Something is up, and I don't like it. She sighed. "C'mon boys. Let's go!"

Vasilisa blinked. I guess I must've just thought I saw her before. She watched the odd group, her eyes always landing on Slaine, then they'd drift again only to land once more on him. What is so intriguing about him that I can't stop looking at him. Godelieve and Faelynn joined her side and she smiled politely. "I'm ready, we are just waiting on them." She pointed to Lorne and Slaine.

Slaine grumbled and gritted his teeth, tightening and loosening his hands grip on the reins of his horse. Climbing down, he led the horse to Oralee. "It will be no doubt easier to move through town without a horse, could you watch him?" Without waiting for an answer, Slaine strode over to the others, smiling at his sister, before flickering a glance at the new comer girl, before turning towards the city. It was so much larger than the one they'd come from...

Oralee gave a shrug, glancing over at Slaine. "Dare I say it," She whispered to Alexandre, "I don't think he even knows why he is following them." Oralee brushed her hair out of her face, turning her gaze to Pet. "Hello."

Loa chuckled softly. "I am the only bird beastial in a highly human populated area- when I wasn't being scorned, someone wanted me to show them what it was like to fly. We'll need to take breaks, but even then, we'll most likely arrive within the week." Loa wasn't sure how long it'd take, exactly. Glancing at Kailey's arms, Loa swallowed. "There is... one more thing you should know, before we leave. But I can't tell you in such a crowded place." Loa hestated, before grabbing her hand and pulling her into a nearby hallway. "The boy that I need you to save isn't... isn't a normal boy." Loa swallowed, sure this is when it would all blow up in her face. "He is prince Erasmus, the younger prince of Exortensis."

Sophie made note that Shade was able to hold his own even when they weren't somewhere in his favor. She turned herself as a few of the men decided to gang up on. She easily ducked and swayed between their blows almost rolling her eyes at them. It was quite obvious they had a rudimentary understanding of fighting. Probably just enough to pick on innocent people who could not fight back against a bigger physique.Weaving through their blows she quickly ducked back and struck two of them. Once more their muscles froze to her paralyzing venom and they fell to the ground. Her eyes scanned for the man who she had assumed to be leader but he was gone. Where had he run off to? Distracted she didn't react fast enough for the knife tossed at her and it slashed across her bicep. Gripping the wound she focused on the attacker and opened her mouth to bear her fangs before releasing a hiss. Dashing at him she gripped his arm before he could toss another dagger and incapacitated him as well.

"Thats them. They just started attacking us all." The voice of the leader resonated now in the company of several guards.

"Beastial and companion. You are under arrest for the endangerment of the citizens of Exortensis. You are surrounded. Surrender and leniency may be possible." One of the guards ordered their weapons drawn.

Sophie almost let out a string of hisses and other vocalizations at the bandit but composed herself. What a coward the man was. To pick a fight with them, outnumber them and then when he was losing run with his tail between his legs and lie. Her cold blood was probably boiling. Begrudgingly she extended her hands forward with palms facing up. "Shade, Do as they say. I promise no harm will come to you." She said to the boy as the one of the guards cautiously approached and shackled her wrists. One of the guards pushed her forward not giving her a chance to say anything more. They were headed towards the castle and once they got there she would act. Normally she didn't like to use her family but in this case it may be necessary.