Her eyes get a little big, "What?!" She exclaims in a bit of a shrill voice.
She blushes slightly as she realises her mistake and takes an involuntary step back, "Oops...I'm sorry." She says apologetically as she looks at Sadhana and the others, realising she probably just upset Arista.
Taking a moment to try and breath she puts a hand to her temple before looking around at Sadhana and the others, "What is going on around here? I mean...I've got things I need to do today....but I want to know what's going on first."
Sādhanā sighs softly. "Apparently Alethiro came by the information that there are cultistsof Urgothoa hiding out in Valwick. We intend to find them before they can get up to anything, but at the same time, without causing to much disruption and generating a panic"
Bringing a hand to her stomach she shakes her head, "Alethiro? What does he have to do with this? Where would he get information like that? If I didn't have to go to Priroda today...." She says as her eyes narrow into slits and her other hand turns into a fist at her side. Closing her eyes she tries to calm herself and breath, getting upset wasn't helping anything and was only increasing her discomfort. Finally she looks at Sadhana again, "Okay....okay....try to find them and do what you have to do. We'll try not to be too long in Priroda, and I'm already prepared in case there was any kind of trouble....so if you need to wait until I get back it's okay. Just....just don't rush into anything okay?" Shaking her head she looks down, "I know I'm the last one that had the right to ask that of you....but....I just....I don't want anyone taking any unnecessary risks or...anything happening to any of you. Do you know who's going to go with you to check all this out?"
Feeling badly for upsetting the warpriestess she goes to Arista and rests a hand on her arm, "It's okay, nothing is going to happen to anyone. I'm going to fly around town and see if I can find anything that might hint at where these people are hiding. I'll come back and tell them before meeting you at the school okay? Everything will be alright, and no one will get hurt except those that dare defile our town with their wickedness." Turning to Rhy she says, "I'll be back in about ten or fifteen minutes to let you know what I found." She then gives her wife a look that asks her to try and keep Arista calm before turning into a falcon and flying up into the air over the town to have a look around.
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She just stands there for a moment, not knowing what to think. Looking at Sadhana she says, "I...I have to go. I have to get back to the school and let Jelks know that Tesia will be able to take us. Cyna....maybe after we get back and everything is sorted out here...if you want maybe you and Sienna could talk to Tesia about going to Lysse later this week...barring any unnatural disasters. I'm sure everything will work out. Sadhana....when you see my husband again, just let him know I had to go on without him but that we'll be talking later." The last part of her sentence comes out sounding a bit frustrated as she unclenches her fist and tries to breath again. Her chest felt like it was getting tight again and she raises a hand subconsciously to rub it.
"Come in," Lovecraft calls out.
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Tesia does a couple of circles before she sees a figure in dark robes looking around warily. It heads into the forest north of town.
Tesia flies back to the others and changes back to herself, "Alright, I saw a figure in dark robes heading into the forest north of town. I think you should start there. I guess Rhy and I will go with Arista to Jelks place. Unless anyone else wanted to go, or needed me for something?" She asks as she looks around at the others.
Ylrhea shakes her head. "I think we can manage this as we are."
She nods her head, "Alright then, we'll see you when we get back. Cyna...Sienna, we can talk about what you need either after we get back from Priroda, or tomorrow. Whatever works best for you."
"Whenever," Sienna says. "There's always something going on, it seems."
"Can't catch a break I guess." Cyna sighs.
She sighs, "I know. Maybe things will settle down someday. We'll check in once we get back. Come on Arista, lets go see Jelks. I'm sure she's close to being ready by now." She says as she puts a comforting arm around Arista. She knew it must be hard for her not to be in the middle of everything, but she was glad that Arista didn't just take off without telling anyone this time.
She nods as she sighs, "Okay." She replies as she lets Tesia guide her back to the school.
"It's our lot in life," Sienna says. "Gwen, could you see what your grandma and grandpa are doing this evening? I thought we could have dinner with them."
Gwen nods and heads to her grandparents' house.
"Watch out for cultists." Cyna says before Gwen heads off.
Opening the door, "Hello Lovecraft. I need a favor, I need about two hundred and fifty gold. I've contracted Magnus to accompany me for the scouting mission of the Dwarven Stronghold."
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Gwen tilts her head to the side. "I don't understand. Should I tell you if I see any?"
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"Just stay safe and let us know if you see anything suspicious." Cyna answers.
Lovecraft narrows his eyes slightly. "If I had two hundred and fifty gold to spare, I would have asked Magnus myself."
He sighs. "Never mind. I'll handle the matter myself. Good day."
"Oh, okay."
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Sādhanā looks to her companions. "So I guess the forest will be our starting point. I see Ammon across the street, I'm assuming waiting to talk to me. I'll go see if he's up for joining us, then we can get our gear and meet Celia and head out after lunch."
Tesia shares a look with Rhy as they make their way back to the school to meet up with Jelks. She hadn't meant to upset Arista....but somehow she always seemed to be sticking her foot in her mouth. She could feel how tense Arista was as she kept an arm around her for support, the warpriestess's breathing seeming labored as they walked. Looking from Rhy to Arista she asks, "Are you alright Arista? We can stop for a minute if you need to rest."
She shakes her head, "No....thank you Tesia, I'll be....fine. I just want to...get Jelks and get....to Priroda so we can see what the people there need and...get back as quickly as possible....so I can see what...my husband has been getting up to...and what he's getting my freinds....involved in." She says as the anger and frustration seep into her voice. She had no idea what the hells he was up to, but she was sure this was more than just ordinary temple duties. If he couldn't tasks that needed to be done, she wished he'd just stick to cleaning the temple and leave the rest to those that know what they're doing.
She sighs, "I'm sorry Arista, I didn't mean to upset you. I didn't know that you were unaware of what he was doing. I'm sure his intentions are good....he just....I don't know. I'm sure he's just helping in the only way he knows how. By finding other people capable of taking care of it. I'm quite certain the others can take care of themselves, but you don't sound like you're okay and I wish you would just take it a little easier on yourself. You're not alone." At a loss as to what else to say, she gets quiet as they reach the doors of the school and knocks.
She nods as she tries not to worry about....well everything really and keep her emotions under tight control. It wouldn't do anyone any good right now to lose it. Giving Tesia's hand a squeeze she says, "I know...I'm sorry...I guess I'm just worried is all. I have no idea what he's gotten himself involved in...but I intend to find out later."
Sienna turns to Cyna. "Are you hungry? I guess we can grab a bite while we wait."
"I'll head back to the house and start getting ready while you talk to Ammon," Ylrhea tells Sadhana.
"I can go with you, Ylrhea," Magestreia says.
The gnome nods. "Sure."
Niels opens the door. "Ah, Miss Arista and Miss Tesia. Lady Jelks will be out in a moment."
Jelks walks out with the lyre tucked under her arm. "I'm here now. Ready?"
Clara smiles back at Celia. "No, not long at all."
Hadrinn approaches Celia and Clara's table. "What can I get for you? The specials are venison stew, roasted rabbit and grilled fish."
She glances at Arista for a moment who seems to be too caught up in her own thoughts to answer at the moment. Giving Jelks a smile she says, "Yeah, we're ready now. Would you like for me to put your Lyre in my bag of holding so you don't have to hold onto it and me?" Thinking about how cold it gets up in the air as she flies she adds, "It'll only take me about thirty minutes to reach Priroda, but it gets pretty cold up there while I'm flying. Are you going to be warm enough?"
Jelks hands Tesia the lyre. "I'll be fine. I've dressed warm enough. Just be careful with that."
"I'll take the roast rabbit and some ale," Clara says.
She nods as she takes the instrument from Jelks and carefully places it in the bag of holding, "Yes ma'am. It'll be just fine until we get to where we are going. I'll try to make the ride as smooth as possible." She says as she moves towards the clearing and transforms into her huge eagle form. Looking over at her passengers with her huge golden eyes she kind of chirps softly and lowers herself to the ground so they can climb up on her more easily.
Jelks climbs up on Tesia. "At least this time, it's not life or death."
Arista waits for Rhadaya to get on before climbing up and sitting next to Jelks, "Yeah...at least there's that. The flying bit isn't bad either...as long as there's no dragons involved. I'm sure we'll be alright just going to Priroda though. Alright Tesia, I think we're all set." She says as she grabs a handful of feathers and holds on tight.
Standing in her eagle form, Tesia takes a few quick steps before vaulting herself into the sky. She spirals upward to gain the altitude she needs before turning in the air and heading for Priroda.
"I could eat a little." Cyna answers.
"So...Hadrinn's again or do you think I can make lunch without creating another disaster?" Sienna asks.
"I'll have the venison stew and an ale thank you, Hadrinn," Celia replies. Taking a deep breath and enjoying the aromas of Hadrinn's skilled cooking, Celia enjoys the relaxed moment considering things were likely to get intense later. "Day still 'boring' so far"
Rhadaya breathes in deeply enjoying the rush of chill air as Tes takes off and begins to climb. Keeping alert for any approaching dangers, since her magic made it easier for her to respond to any aerial threats.
Walking over to Ammon, the magus addresses the warrior. "Haw are you doing today Ammon?"
The trip to Priroda is uneventful.