"Why are you annoyed?"
”Because we didn’t really learn enough. And the guy in charge is probably going to let them go.”
"Thank you Brother Ulli for your help. Sorry to have pulled you away from your duties."
Turning to Toska, "If he does, it might be a good idea to escort them back and perhaps seek an audience with this leader. Perhaps there may be a diplomatic solution."
"A diplomatic opening might be in order, but I don't foresee the solution being diplomatic."
"Trust me, you'd be surprised when diplomacy works."
Ulli nods at Drago and Toska. "If you cannot reach a diplomatic solution, the best thing is to let them make the first move. I am sure that we can hold our ground here."
The priest then heads out of the fort and back to the temple.
"Barclay said he'd be back in a few hours to let them out, so we'd have to go back tonight," Auric points out. "D'you think we can do that? I'm still hurting from that fight with the snake."
"Maybe we can convince them to stay until morning?" Sareash asks.
Realizing that the sun had set, Drago's eyes went wide, "If you'll excuse me, there is somewhere I have to be, and I'm already late. If you decide to go back tonight, I'll be at the Cafe we met at earlier." Not waiting for a response, the Damphir rushed out of there.
"How would you suggest we accomplish that?" Toska asks the Eidolon while offhandedly waving goodbye to the Investigator.
"Perhaps I can speak with them," Sareash suggests. "Though it might have gone better if we didn't kill one of them."
Toska nods. "Couldn't hurt."
Auric gets up from his seat and goes to one of the guards. "We'd like to see the prisoners."
The paladin, with some reticence, leads Auric, Sareash and Toska to the room where the prisoners are held. The three are unmasked and you notice that they are two human males and a half-elf female. The female's eyes look a little glazed as the trio looks at you. One of the men steps forward, looking much better than when you brought him in. "What do you want of us now? Seeking to undo the cleric's healing?"
"We are not seeking any further violence," Sareash answers. "We realize that we are enemies, but we would like to seek a peaceful resolution with your leader."
The male looks to the others, a pensive look on his face. "Your skill is formidable or our luck is bad. Perhaps we can negotiate a treaty between our groups, but that is up to our leader. What do you ask of us?"
"We humbly ask that, when you are released, you remain here for the night and we journey back to your island together," Sareash suggests. "We promise not to do you any further harm while you are with us."
The half-elf shakes her head as if trying to drive something out of it. "And where do you suggest we stay?"
"There is a inn of sorts here in town," Sareash replies. "We will ask the leader of the paladins to provide you with shelter and food when he returns."
"Very well," the half-elf replies. "We shall see you in the morning then."
Auric nods and leads Toska and Sareash out of the room. "Well done, Sareash. That wasn't as bad as I'd thought it'd be. So...Toska, do you want to wait around for Barclay with us?"
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As Drago enters the cafe, he sees Esmerelda sitting at a table, sipping on a coffee.
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"Have fun?" Yulia asks Drago as she wipes down a counter.
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”Where else would I go?” he asks Auric with a smile.
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Auric shrugs. "I dunno. I mean, even though you're my Midwife, you're still your own person."
"I wouldn't say fun, more along the lines of painful. I'll need to go out with the Summoners again, most likely tomorrow."
Turning to Esmerelda, "My apologies for being late, things got a little out of hand. Where's Divitia?"
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"She wasn't interested in speaking with Chalandra," Esmerelda answers. "Neither am I, but I figured I would show up to be a supportive sister."
She finishes her coffee. "Our mother didn't raise Divitia or I, so we don't have any connection to her aside from the biological."
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"Yes, but... where else would I go?" Toska repeats to the halfling.
"You could get something to eat, a bath or get some rest," Auric says with a resigned shrug. "It just depends on how you felt."
"Did Ulli take a drink in with him?" Toska thinks aloud. "I'd have a medic keep an eye on the woman in there, if you have one handy." he then asks a nearby guard.
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"Oh, okay... I guess I'll... I'll go look for a nice place to eat... or soemthing," the midwife decides.
Auric shakes his head in response to Toska's question. "He just had that box."
He puts a hand on Toska's arm. "Look, I just want you to take care of yourself without worrying about me all day long. You deserve to relax and have time to yourself. I'm not trying to drive you away, I'm just...worried."
Toska blinks, and sighs. "... I'm sorry for worrying you. I'm..." he starts, and unable to find the words stops and simply adds "I shall seek out some diversions to take my mind off things, I'll be back home later, okay?"
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Auric gives Toska a wan smile. "Have fun, okay?"
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"We will see you at home, Toska," Sareash says, offering her own supportive smile.
”I will do my best,” he replies with a smile of his own, then with a bowing nod to each of them he takes his leave.
"Well I thank you for support Esmerelda," Drago responded.
Looking at Yulia, he asked, "Are there any of those scones left my Sweet?"
Toska sees a Jinzhi-style restaurant that appears to be open nearby.
"I have a few left," Yulia answers. "Do you want me to warm them up a bit?"
"Do you want me with you when you talk to her?" Esmerelda asks, taking the cup to the counter. "Another coffee please, Yulia."
Toska will make his way over to the restaurant.
Toska walks into the restaurant and sees Rajni there, speaking with whom the duskwalker assumes is the proprietor.
Toska waits as the two talk before greeting the Fetchling. ”Good evening, Rajni. Is Toni doing better?”
Looking up she gestures for him to sit down, "I think she is. She was resting I think when I left. I didn't want to make her feel like I was hovering over her. I know I can seem a little over protective sometimes....but I don't really have that many friends, so I'm super protective of the ones I have." She pauses for a moment while petting Shar as her cat walks around her legs. Looking back over at Toska she asks, "So...is everything okay with those creepy guys? Whoever they are?"
Toska does as she instructs. ”Understandable.” he says as she explains her concerns. When she brings up the “creepy guys” he sighs. ”Not really, they’re being held by Barclay and to be released in the morning, whereafter Drago wants to try diplomacy with their leader. To convince him that we’re not a threat. Or something.”
Rajni sits quietly for a moment thinking before looking at him again, "Do you think they're a threat? Do you think they'd come here and try to hurt us?" It took her a long time to actually find a family, she wouldn't let anything take that away from her.
Taking a deep breath she lets it out slowly, tomorrow was her sisters' wedding day and she wouldn't let anything ruin it. Thinking for a moment and remembering that their wedding isn't until the evening she gets a pensive look on her face. She hoped no one would be too upset at her for suggesting what she was about to suggest.
Keeping her emotions in check she says, "The others have been here longer and since I don't really know what's going on with these Kamakazi guys or whoever they are, I think we should defer to Drago's and Barclay's wisdom in this matter. Toni is a good leader, she won't let anything happen that would endanger us. If it's talking you want to do though, I know someone that can talk just about anyone into anything. She didn't go back out with the others to adventure because she's pregnant, but if it's a peaceful resolution you're looking for.....she's probably the one you want to take with you in the morning. Drago couldn't talk his way out of a paper bag. He's a decent enough guy, but his skills in communicating with others is severely lacking." She says in all honesty.