"Well then, come and sit down with us, Friend Druid. If there's nothing to be worried about, have a drink and sit a spell."
The druid comes out of the trees tentatively, glancing back repeatedly as he moves out. He seems like he could bolt at any moment, this is odd considering all the rumors you heard said he had a terrible anger issue. He seems very worried about something.
As you examine him you notice his clothing is covered in dust of some sort, another odd thing considering the whole area is really marshy and does not create dust.
'Shari lays a hand on Lanten's arm and whispers softly to him, "Do you see the dust on his robes? How did that get on his clothing?" She stares at the druid while trying to recall where there was a place such dust was located.
As far as you recall there is nowhere particularly dusty in town.
"We wished to check if you were okey. We've heard that you were in danger or quite distressed." Godelina says calmly, making sure not to move any closer as he does look like he'd run at any minute "If you have a problem we wish to help you with it any way we can."
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At Shari's observation, Lanten nods in agreement at the oddity, but tries to remain nonchalant. He follows up 'Lina's comment with one his own: "Aye, feel free to tell us your troubles, Friend Druid."
He also extends the wineskin, adding:"Something to wet your throat while you do so; you look parched, Good Sir." He tries to remain casual, like a favorite bartender might do.
He comes over avoiding touching anyone and grabs the wineskin, takes a deep pull from it and glances around at everyone making no move to give the wineskin back. "I don't have any problems here. I just take care of the park."
Lanten returns his arms to his side - showing no interest in getting his wineskin back from the nervous druid.
With a casual smile and no malice in his voice, he replies: Friend Druid, you're covered in dust in the wettest parkland I've ever seen and I've seen hares chased by foxes less jumpy than you. If this is you not having problems, then I hate to see what's like when there is trouble. Is there anything we can help you with?"
With a shrug he sort of lapses into quiet. Well - so much for courtesy...and here I thought the paladin would be the first to set him off.
Godelina gets down on one knees, getting closer to his hight so she seems less intimidating.
"We have seen many things in this town and we are trying to discover what is going on here. We recently heard you were having a issue with your temper, but you appear more afraid than angry. I'd also like to know what you know of the Lizardfolk and the Saunguin? Being one with nature you must know where these people reside or if you have heard anything in nature whisper about them."
The druid, about to take another deep swig from the wine skin just before Lanten mentions the dust on his person, stares at Lanten with the skin to his lips for a moment prior to removing it and tossing it to the ground appearing deaf to the rest of Lanten and Lina's questions. "Why must you people always stick your noses into that which does not concern you?" He asks, then turns and stalks back to the corpse of trees, upright and sure of himself he seems a completely different person for a moment. The just before he returns to the trees he turns looking hunched and fearful again. "Leave this park if you know what is good for you."
Godelina rolls her eyes, not really understanding what is going on here.
"We are not leaving unless given a explaination." she states as she looks at the druid. "We are here to help. Whatever afflicts you, we can help."
The druid, about to take another deep swig from the wine skin just before Lanten mentions the dust on his person, stares at Lanten with the skin to his lips for a moment prior to removing it and tossing it to the ground appearing deaf to the rest of Lanten and Lina's questions. "Leave this park if you know what is good for you."
Lanten nods in agreement with 'Lina, but his shoulders slump in frustration. "Come now, Friend Druid - don't take no offense to that - I just meant it as a jest. Come, finish your drink."
He mumbles more quietly to those around him:"Nice job, Lanten...way to lose your temper.
'Shari represses a shiver of fear as she sees the Druid's mood swing. I wonder if he is affiliated with that cult family we ran into earlier? Deciding to back up Lanten here, she adds "Yes, my good friend here did not mean any offense. You can trust us, we only want to help you. Could you tell us what is wrong?" She smiled prettily at him, although it seemed to Lanten a bit forced.
Edan notices magical auras coming from the corpse of trees that the druid is retreating to.
As you try to focus on the spells that you sense in the corpse your senses become confused and you cannot tell what it is that you are looking at, the longer you look at it the more confusing it becomes until all of your vision is just spiraling colors and exploding shapes.
'Shari glances at Edan for a moment, wondering silently what had him so unnerved. She started to say something to him, then caught her tongue, not wanting to irritate the druid any further.