Lillian lets out a gasp. Her whole body already glowing with the energy of Bahamut as she rushes forward and lays both her hands on the severely injured Marcus
She was shocked to see that even her most powerful gift did not mend his wounds completely, but thanks to Lilah, the last remains of that terrible mishap vanished
"That... that was close...."
The human girl was in sheer panic, she lept up and hugged Marcus around the neck
"Are you okay sir?! That looked like it could have killed you!"
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"Thank you Lillian, it seems we have underestimated what may live here. Let us remember we are guest that were brought here and leave things alone."
Suny is shocked and stunned into immobility..... the hyperactive Elf becoming preternaturally till possibly for the first time any have met her.
As poor Marcus begins to regain his composure/sense Suny shakes her blond mop as she gathers her startled wits.
"Ah! Marcus?! Is ye all right?" She bounces to her friend's aid,
Though she tries to assist as best she can.
Lilah mentally makes a note not to touch anything as she nervously continues to heal Marcus.
"P-perhaps we should j-j-just go on?" She indicates the stairs.
"If the rest of those are even close to that one then yes we should move on."
"Yes lets keep searching this place."
The orb is still buzzing. But not as intense as it was a few seconds ago.
You are in what seems to be a mess hall, its rather empty. But there are noises coming from what seems to be the kitchen. Not to mention a very delicious aroma of some sort of stew you think
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Suny cautiously and quietly pads up the stairs,
"Well that smells delicious. It seems we are expected. A good host would have greeted us at the bottom instead of making us wonder through this place. Let's avoid the food until we find out what or who invited us here."
Marcus leads the group on
The noises from the kitchen stops for a second. You can hear the sound of metal and other noises as things are moved around before a head peeks out from the kitchen.
The head is waring a white hat, puffed up. But what catches your eye is the fact the face has only one eye. The other an empty socket and also. No jaw present on the face
"AH! Guests! Oh! Hold a second... just cleaning up a bit! Be right out!" and the "person" vanishes back into the kitchen
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Lilah jumps slightly at the strange person/creature's appearance. Is that...a zombie? She bites her lip, uncertain as to if she should have her bow drawn on the creature or not but nods at Marcus' comment. Luckily, she was quite familiar with poisons, so she hoped she'd be able to spot any put in their food. Although admittedly, she was less familiar with ingested poison than the kind she put on her arrows.
(O_o)
Is Suny's reaction at the... person... who offers a greetings.
"Strange, I'm not sure who or what that was Lilah, be on guard."
Ausk seems repulsed by the undead and he makes sure his bow is ready in case the creature has foul designs for the party.
Soon the "man" comes out. Carrying a tray in each hand. On it. Fresh roasted duck. And on the other seemed to be bowls of some kind of stew
"Sit sit! I will go get the drinks!" he says. Hus tone of voice was very friendly. But with no jaw it was very hard to tell if he was smiling. Or any other expression. Having only one eye did not help either
Soon infront of you was a meal fit for nobility. Duck. Chicken. Stews. Cooked and raw vegetables. Wine and water. Even milk
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Lilah swallows the saliva that comes unbidden at the smell of the delicious food. While trying to give the odd 'man' a decently wide bearth, she moves to inspect the food, hoping that it might not be poison. It certainly looked a heck of a lot better than the rations she had been eating recently.
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Suny hesitantly walks about the room looking into/at every thing.
@Suny
The tables as all very well made. Same with the cutlery. Its very clean. In comparison with what you have seen of the tower thus far
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"Tell us why are we here? Or I mean why did you bring us here?"
He looks puzzled. Or you think he looks puzzled. By the way he tilts his head. Then a gurgling laughing fills the mess hall. It definitely creeps you out
"Oh no! I did not bring you here. I am merely the cook! Must by my mistress. Shes away right now. But she should be back today. Maybe you will meet her. But enjoy the food. I need to get back. Mistress has a very strict diet, and its my job to prepare it for her! Im just glad i have all the ingredients!" he laughs again as he heads back into the kitchen
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"Why are we still here? We should leave and get off this island as we intended to do. I don't like any of this, and have no idea what that thing is cooking for us."
Not finding any poison, Lilah tentatively tries some duck leg.
Ausk seems less and less trusting of the undead creature.
"We should prepare ourselves for whatever creature this undead obeys. I for one don't want to end up on the menu."
Suny inhales deeply,
"Well.. it dun't smell too bad...." She offers hesitantly...
As you eat you feel your body revitalise. Energy. As if you had a great meal and a full day of sleep.
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Seemingly quickly forgetting their host Suny quickly digs into the proffered meal.
"Mph! Iph gooph!" (^_^)
Not entirely sure about what's going on or what their "host" was expecting them to do, Lilah cautiously sits down and picks at her food. She tries her best to be lady-like about it, but her hunger and the good taste makes it difficult to stop herself from wolfing it down.
Marcus sits confused at why his companions are feasting and indulging this place.
"We should be leaving. We have no business here."
"Buph, fah fooph is gooph?" Suny asks...possibly, it's hard to tell around the food she's scarfing.
"I agree with Marcus this place doesn't feel safe and whoever this mistress is didn't invite us so let's leave."
Almost too quietly to be heard, Lilah murmurs, "Well, for certain definitions of 'invite' she did." As it sounds like the rest of her group is gearing to leave, she starts trying to surreptitious stuff some of the food she's not eating in to her various bags and pockets.
"Do you want some rations before you head up? I can make a few travel rations if you want? " he calls from the kitchen as he hears the chairs and other noises from the mess hall
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"Oh! Yes pleaze!" Suny calls brightly, then realizes what she's done and looks at her friends with a torrent of emotions swirling across her features.
"Head up, you can inform whoever you work for thanks but not thanks. I'm doing what I was sent here to do. We saved the priestess but we put her in danger by not getting her out of here. Stay if you wish but I'm done playing games here. Lillian will you come with me?"
Ausk gets his bow ready as he follows Marcus on their mission.
Lilah continues to stuff her pockets, ready to dash to catch up to the group before they get too far away. Or in case the chief gets annoyed.
Suny, lacking as many pockets as Lilah, begins to try and wolf down as much as she can... Though quickly realizes that neither her tummy, nor her cheeks can do as good a job.
With some regret she stops her antics and, brushing crumbs and gravy from her fingers also gets ready to head off with every one.
"Iph weely, weely gooph phuph!" She tries her best to thank the chef at least.
Lillian nods. As she follows Marcus. The woman they recued also follows. But she keeps glancing at the stairs leading to the next floor
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As you exit the tower, the open sky greets you. The lone tower the only thing one can see in the clearing.
Your new companion still sticking to Marcus. While Lillian keeps eyeing her. She says nothing. Thankful to be getting away from the tower. It is easy to tell it unsettles her
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Marcus leads the way back toward the city in hope they can still escape this island.
Suny skips along, trying her best to brighten people's day...
Unless people are being sneaky, like. IN which case she quietly tries to help lighten people's moods.
Ausk tries his best to follow the tracks left by the carriage that left them here in the first place.
The first day seems uneventful in comparison to what you have been through the last few days since you woke up from the ambush. Rather relaxed, and maybe a bit boring.
The second night. As you camp. You gather you will reach the city in about a days worth of travel. Just as you are about to retire for the night , you hear what sounded like a caravan or a basic cart following the road.
Given the area, and the time of night. Noone should be traveling the road at this hour. Due to the ruler of the land. Most traveling is done by day to avoid what ever prefers the dark
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Suny perks up,
"Oooo! Listen." She whispers.
"Sounds like... wheels..."
"Another caravan heading this way. I think it was best we left that tower when we did. I wonder if they are bringing more people to their master."
Lilah bites her lip as she follows everybody. Is it really ok just to leave? I wonder what they wanted with us anyway.... She leaves her thoughts to herself though as she continues.
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"T-they might not be related. The city l-l-looked quite lively." Lively enough that they might find a boat? Although there was all the recruiting going on, so they might all be busy.
Should we see if more people are being brought to the tower, or maybe if it's someone else traveling the road?"