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((If no one else volunteers, I'd be fine with taking over your chara for you Mei. I was thinking about making my own human-person in this rp... ))

((I would take your character Mei, but I've already got two...kinda...sorry! And who is Karariv? eek ))

Marael relaxed slightly as the elf released Valerye and lowered her weapon. She gave a sigh and likewise sheathed her sword, then studied the elf's eye color and posture. She didn't completely trust the elf, although she seemed sincere. Something in her eyes just before she released Valerye bothered Marael, although she couldn't put her finger on it. She flipped the knife in her right hand over so she was holding the handle again and sheathed it in one fluid motion. She then likewise gave a small almost-bow to the elf.

"I am Maraelia and these are my companions." She gestured to the group scattered in the nearby area. Behind the elf, Gabe made a low noise and brushed past the elf to stand next to Marael. "This is Gabe." She said, giving the panther a pat. Marael looked around the woods a moment, noting how dark it was getting. She gave a sigh and nodded to the elf.

"We accept your offer of shelter then, Guardian." She hesitated and glanced around to make sure there were no arguments, then looked back at the elf. "What are you called?"

((Ok, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say we shouldn't let anyone else in until Destiny gets back. Just for the sake of confusion. If we let another in, where would we draw the line? Three more? four more? If so many people just jump in (like Karaviv) it will simply cause more confusion. Of sourse, that's just my take on it.))

Luke, whos sword never left it's sheathe, simply stares in awe of the new elf...fire? in her hand? Well, this is interesting, indeed! He even failed to hold attention to any part of the conversation until she snuffed it after Gabe came out of the bushes.
...huh...I wonder if it's just elves who can do that...
Luke has always dreamed of powers. When he was little, he was a comic book boy, living his own secret life as a super hero, defending the good, defeating the bad...The realization that this land holds beings with the powers he'd imagined for so long gives an entirely new interest to this world. But now his mind tunes in to the last part of the conversation. He steps over behind Marael and Gabe.
"I'm simply following you guys."

(ooc - Karariv is from this other RP I'm doing, I just happen to mix the her up with Jeni everynow and then, so if you see me write Karariv, tell me and I'll correct it)

Jeni was still cautious, but she was also tired and hungry, and the elf had put the flame out.
"I see no problems with that idea, we all need food and rest." she wanted someone else to explain what had happened to them, she was no diplomat, she was a fighter and that was how she wanted to stay.

((I totally agree with Rhapsody! You took the words outta my mouth!))

Marael noticed Emmiadora's hesitation before she said she was of Bredia, but she let it slide. It was not that important. If it came to a fight, she was certain that they would win. By sheer odds if not skill. Of course, she hoped it didn't come to that, but it was still a comforting thought.

She nodded to the others and then turned back to Emmiadora.

"Well, it seems we all agree. Why don't you lead the way?" She said, with another small bow. It was probably rude to ask Emmiadora to lead, but Marael still didn't really trust the elf.

Somewhere deep down she wondered why she was suddenly so protective, but she pushed the question aside without further examination. Her eyes flicked around at the group and then back to Emmiadora. They were her responsibility until Bredia Village. Then she would hand them over to an educated official, who could send them home. Marael and Gabe would then be free to continue their travels. It was what she wanted. Wasn't it? She mentally shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts. Gabe flicked his tail and gave Marael a thoughtful look before walking over to sit near Luke again, clearly voicing his vote. She gave a sigh.

((Just so everyone notices, my name is spelled like Marael...not Mareal. lol, it's pronounced kinda like the second, though, so I see the confusion, and it's not a problem. Virtually everyone I've met does it...I just wanted to make a note.))

((Hey, sorry if I seemed a bit hostile towards Karaviv. No hostilities were meant. I was just a bit frustrated yesterday.))

Luke falls back into step, Gabe back at his side. He smiles down at the panther.
Well, at least one friend has come out of this.
Luke marvels over the fact that he's almost glad he came through the door. That's when he notices a light cutting through the darkness ahead of them.
Fire?
Sure enough, the newest elf had engulfed her hand in fire again. Luke is simply captivated by this.
I wonder...
Luke looks down at his hand...
...Hmmm...
He makes a fist and concentrates, tensing his arm...nothing happens. He snaps his fingers, hoping desperately for a spark...but nothing happens. He sighs heavilly and continues silently in step.

Emmia turned, taken off guard by Jeni's comment. That wasn't normal for something to attack during the day. Of course this forest was always a little dangerous, but the daywalkers were usually the kind sort of animals. Not easily angered nor quick to attack. Especially not with an elf around foreign or not. She tried to shrug it off and not alarm them to how much this news had effected her. It wasn't important... or at least, she hoped not. This was not something she'd been warned about and she intended to find out why once they arrived.
"Really, now? How odd, I wouldn't have expected any trouble for you during the day." she said cooly, keeping her voice casual and even. She turned back and kept her pace, her still lit and held high. But she had noticed in the corner of her vision that one of the boys was trying something odd with his hand, and had been staring in her direction. It took her a second to make the connection and smiled a little to herself as she led the way. If he was going to be here for long, she knew he'd catch on to the magick as well. Maybe she would even help... but now wasn't the time.

As Jeni had now noticed, the air was indeed being filled with the not too distant sounds of the city. The familiar rumble of it sent a rushing feeling through Emmia's stomach that widened her smile even more. They were almost there. Even now she could just barely see the specks of fairy lights between the trees.
"It's only just ahead of us now..." she said over her shoulder.