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Eziya Post 5

Eziya nodded in agreement. Everyone fighting was doing nothing to help the situation. They just needed to go protect Sauti, and once they were done with that they could go to Jauhar and check on her mother or something. Anything to make sure she was okay. Gift continued to cause trouble between the two of them and Eziya couldn't help but laugh at the Xaraan's determination to get between them.

"I do think everyone should calm down, but it's understandable that they're not. It's a big decision to make, and not everyone wants to fight. They're afraid of what might happen, at least it seems that way," she muttered, hands clenching at her sides. She knew she was afraid. She didn't want to go to war, but they had to protect people. They couldn't just leave the wind earthlings to try and fend off the Alkidike by themselves. Especially since they would have to carve their way through people to get there.

It'll all be okay. Things will work out, right?" She was really trying to reassure herself more than anyone else. She just didn't want anyone to lose their lives.



Kani Post 5

Kani smiled as she realized just who she was speaking to. So Gael had made it to the odd little gathering that was happening. She was curious to see what his views on the matter before them were, but she would wait for that. For now it was just good to see him again. Turning away from him for a moment she looked at the other man who had spoken to her. He was a bit of an oddball, but seemed friendly enough to her.

"Hello there. I am Kani," she smiled, waving slightly at him. "What do you think of the situation going on?" she questioned the both of them, hoping to hear their sides.

Nuawahn (Post 5)

”It's okay!” Nuawahn said, though he honestly had no idea what was going on. He had not been paying attention to all the commotion and motion and scary talks. He'd been trying to find his friend, and he had found two completely different friends in the process. Talk about a return for his investment!

”I like rebuilding things! And fixing things!” he added. That sounded very good – like healing buildings and villages, and Nuawahn loved healing. ”But what broke?”

serr post four

Why did the Oban have to go and put it like that when Serr was trying to be comforting? Of course they weren't going to ignore Jauhar. Of course they would try to lay claim to everything between their islands and Sauti. But neither of those possibilities were ones Eziya needed to consider right now, not when she was already concerned about her family.

"They are afraid, it's true." Maybe he shouldn't have called the pacifists stupid, but thankfully it didn't seem to overly bother the Shifter. She might have been laughing at her familiar, but her clenching hands and questions suggested she was upset, her mind clearly on other things. Though he was fairly determined to succeed, at least in this instance, he also knew he would retreat if things didn't seem to be going in their favor. He would drag Eziya away too, if he had to. There was helping, and then there was helping too much. He would rather come out of all of this alive.

Serr stood still again, feeling the weight of what he was considering smothering all of his twitchier impulses. It was only a breath or two later before he seemed to make a decision, moving closer as he gave Gift a firm push to keep her from interfering. He circled Eziya with his arms, loosely enough so that she could pull away if she wanted. "Things will work out. We have the numbers to show them they can't win."

He had no way of knowing what the Alkidike were hiding that might tip this situation in their favor. Still, he would lie if it served to soothe her now, even if it gave her reason to be mad at him in the future.

SRIINA POST 6

Sriina looked around at the crowd and had to shake her head. Not only was there enough arguing here to last her for the rest of the year, but it would seem that the side that wanted to help was starting to outnumber those that wanted to stay. Serves them right. If things turn south, they have no one to blame but themselves.

Sriina still hadn't decided yet if she would bother to come along even if the majority did demand it.

Solari - Post #5

As Sriina spoke, Solari nodded her head; she was of the same mind as her. “I don’t really want to bother with tagging along either.” This war, it had nothing to do with her. Sriina was correct in calling it madness, Solari was surprised to see so many Obans were for this after what had happened at the last war. She would have thought that most if not all of the Obans would have wanted to stay completely out of the way, let the others kill themselves. Solari shook her head. “They’re going to end up killing themselves.” She said with a sigh.

Incanthis Post 4

"I worry for those caught in the way of the Alkidike, those who don't want to get into anymore battles." He said in a quiet tone of voice, one that might not be caught if the twins weren't really paying attention to what it was that he was saying. He couldn't help but to fret over the fact that there were members of his family that might be caught up in. He wanted to run to them... but given he didn't know where they were or if they even wanted to see him it was likely a poor decision.

Looking over at the one called Mave he gave him a nod of his head, listening as Abie explained who the man was. A friend of their mentor, so surely a good person? He was someone who had taught them how to play various games, which was a good thing. Incanthis gave the man a smile, "It's good to meet you." He said, turning to watch was Abie tried, and failed at the game before them. There was part of him that wondered if he perhaps he should help with his magic to help Abie win, but decided against. He didn't want to cheat to help them to win, especially if it was Abie's favorite game. He was sure to figure it out.

As Aqio spoke up, mentioning the large brood of kids that the man had, he felt his stomach clench a bit. That many children? Was this man the same as his own father? Trying to breed himself his own band of warriors? It was something that had his hands clasping tightly behind his back at the mere thought of it. He didn't much care for people that saw their mates and wives as nothing more then breeding stock... but who was he to judge the man? He might not be the same, maybe he actually liked kids? Who was to say, but due to having zero knowledge of the man Incanthis merely fell quiet so that he could listen to what the trio around him had to say, feeling he might learn more about them.

What he did learn was the man seemed to run a lot of businesses, making him wonder if that was what he wanted the kids for, to have them work for him...? Not a thought Incanthis particularly savored so he did his best to ignore it for the time being.

Nuri Post 6

Nuri watched Aseara closely, trying to read her despite the crowd around them. She seemed to be distracted with some thoughts, and he wished she would speak out about whatever was bothering her. Then again, it could still be that their differences were an issue, and that was something he wasn't sure he could ever solve. Growing up in two different worlds, the two were bound to clash for their views - especially on a topic like Sauti and the Earthlings.

Suddenly, he felt her dainty hand on his bare chest, the heat of her palm causing his heart to skip before racing. He held his breath as he waited for her to speak, uncertain as to what to do and what she might say.

When she finally began to speak of her past, here in the middle of the crowd, he swallowed and kept his gaze on her. His eyes narrowed a bit as he realized she was trying to show her reasons as well, and that she really had no connection to the foreign land. When she spoke of Oba being her place, her true ties, and that she simply wanted to help Sauti because they were her people, he turned his gaze away to think.

If he were in her shoes, he would jump to help Oba. Yet, he had a family to protect, and had begun to make friends and a name for himself. She seemed to have done the same, but in Oba. Growing up here, learning her skill here, she had acclimated and become an Oban in all but blood. Even her clothing matched their styles.

"I...think I can understand." He finally said, looking back to her and giving her a smile, "...you don't need to say any more of it."

He took a risk, and lifted his hand to gently rest on her own before patting it and letting his hand drop. Clearing his throat and stepping away, he looked around a moment longer before looking at her again, "Let us talk about something else...did you dance in the festival?"

It was a weak attempt at a topic change, but Nuri felt uncomfortable with so many ears listening in for them to speak any more of their personal affairs and feelings. Both had set their ground, and he could respect her need to protect her home, even if he felt no desire to race out there himself.