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Keelthy Post 4

Keel smiled at the lady and danced a little for her on the spot sans blades. "There are a few of us out there, I think maybe there will be more around soon, it is somewhat rare still but its something I have always loved to do. Reill helped, swordplay is like a dance with rigid rules and dire consequences."

"Well, guards and the army might not be so far spaced as you think. Coordination and something like that." Keel waved a hand, that was Reillan's deal, tactics and armies and blargh.

Reillan Post 4

Reill nodded, "Yes, I'm sure they have talked at some point. Maybe not overly familiar but we have heard your name before." Reillan thumbed the handle of his sword. It was nice to chat, but in the back of his mind Yi still haunted him, where was she was she safe? "Do you happen to know if any mail is coming through? We have a friend in Chibale for the festival, and we are deeply concerned over her welfare."

Xarthin would protect her but he hadn't really had any official battle training, if the alks were particularly skilled then they could get around or through him to Yitzah. He highly doubted she would have the patience to act like a crazy alk in order to save herself until they could scoop her up. He was sure she didn't agree, or so he hoped, alks hadn't been very kind to her.

Irrohna Post 4

"A janarim?" Her eyes widened, "You must be rather good then, I hear they are very very difficult and they look it too, biiiig teeth." she gestured with her hands and giggled.

"It sounds like a wonderfully exciting profession, if I liked the big critters more I might have gone that way, but I'm a little intimidated."

"Oh really five babies? That would be wonderful, what do they look like?" She asked, "I'm very interested it can get kind of lonely and it would be relief to have a constant companion, maybe they could even scout for me when I treasure hunt.Or are they built for scouting or just a pet?" And she could spoil it beyond reason. Now that they were talking about it she realized that she had a sort of hole in her life and a perzi would fit it perfectly. "I'll have to learn more about them."

Vodyanoi | 5

"Mine too, that's for sure! None of that string-playing for me; it's pretty alright, but I like to make a lot more noise than that."

He grinned, pleased to hear that someone -- an Oban beast-tamer, even -- had the same musical tastes as him. He joined her in surveying the varied crowd. Some of the Obans (and yes, the Matori too) had stuck to their own kind throughout the debate, but others had begun to spread out (some, admittedly, did so only to start arguments). After a long time of seeing just one or the other, it was sort of thrilling... but it also made him nervous.

"None yet." He echoed her sentiment. "But if they go to war, there sure will be. And if the reinforcements are put under the control of an Oban general, things might begin to look a lot like what they once were."

Eleina - Post Five

She nodded. That's sort of what she figured. They wouldn't turn down help when it was needed. "I can do that, and who knows. Maybe I will."' she doubted it though. That would mean not being able to look in on Myrsky like she had been doing. And it meant she really wouldn't be able to travel, or do as she wished. No she didn't think joining the army was her kind of thing.

Looking around she smiled. "The two races seem to be getting along pretty well, better then I expected if I'm honest."

Illian Post 5

One of the Obans that had been speaking to Illian made a face at Jelanii's words, "I never said anything about not being a part of my family, just that I, as a member, am trying to make amends. I've already had my good intentions thrown in my face before. We know now that what was going on was wrong, but it's hard to undo decades of doing in a few years. It's like telling a Kinfa that they can fly when all they've been doing their entire life is walking. It takes time and patience." He spread his hands, "But this is neither here nor there and I'm sure I can talk until the sun goes down without you believing a lick of what I'm saying. If you don't want to fight beside an Oban, that's fine. Just know that unless there's some fancy tactical formations going out, or you're going in with a small group or solo, we as a whole will end up being weaker for it. Fighting in the ranks almost assures that these Alkidikes will win."

Illian nodded to the others words. Change happened slowly, like the waxing and waning of the moon. It would take time before anything visible could be seen, but at some peoples attitudes were in the right place.

Then Mynshaka spoke up and caught his attention. 'Moon Boy." He mouth, blinking in disbelief. That was a new one and he wasn't quite sure how he felt about it. "Jelanii-" He started, only to pause and bite his lip, "Let's just...agree to disagree on this. We have a more pressing matter to attend to, that could possibly result in us fighting Alkidikes or turning tail and fleeing."

Incanthis Post 5

Incanthis gave a bit of a jump when Abie leaned in close to him, his entire body going for a moment tense. It wasn't the Water Tribesman that had put him on edge per say, it was just him being startled out of deep thought with someone so close. Forcing his heart to beat at a normal pace once more he glanced toward Abie as the young man explained to him about the one called Mave, that all of the children weren't his by blood, and that their Mentor wouldn't make friends with a user. He wanted to believe that, but it was difficult to do so at times. There was a time when Incanthis saw only the good in people, even with Issao's influence being the way it was, these days it was a lot harder to do so. He would try to believe Abie regardless since he was so insistent and seemed so trusting of Mave and his brood.

Turning his gaze toward the one named Jeva he watched her for a moment before his attention returned to the others. He supposed that if he watched enough he would get it all figured out and learn if the man before him was truly one that could be trusted. A thought that almost saddened him, that his various experiences were making him so wary. How he'd love to return to a time when only one person left him feeling like this, that person being Incanthis's own father.

"Do your best, Abie." He said, encouraging his friend before looking to Aqio who seemed content with merely playing with a stuffed janarim instead of joining his twin. Lifting a hand he reached out to ruffle the boy's fluffy hair before he said, "You should try too, Aqio. I bet you'd be good at it."

serr post five

Serr frowned faintly. All right, so she would be very mad if he tried to remove her from the situation without her consent. He sighed. It wasn't like he wanted to go, there was just a time to look out for yourself and... fine.

"No matter what," he murmured in reluctant assent, brushing at her back and lowering his cheek to the top of her bent head. This was nice. In the midst of all the posturing, grumbling, and pointless chatter, he was pleased that he could soothe her, even if it was only by a small amount. That was what he would cling to, even as he felt himself grow antsy again.

Karothdra - Post #6

One didn’t say “maybe” to joining the army, all the people she knew who were in the army had wanted to be in it from the very beginning. Karothdra did not blame Eleina, but she didn’t think the girl would join the army and that was okay. It wasn’t made for everyone and it was for the very observation that Eleina had made. Obans didn’t get along with many other Earthlings, even Hybrids who were half Oban. She did have a point though; everyone was behaving quite well for something such as this.

“I’m quite surprised myself,” Karothdra swept her gaze. “I don’t know how long it will last once the news breaks out of whether or not we are going to war.”