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Praxius turns from marvelling at the effect of Frostbrand to see who it is that Theo is talking about.

"What are the chances, Dagoro, no outsiders for a decade and now six in one day?", he says jovially before his eyes narrow as he looks at the pair of Rito.

"Hey!", he says as a frown crosses his face. "Dagoro, last we heard Commander Reli was headed to the mountain, and now two other Rito turn up", he says looking from one Rito to the other, not at Dagoro.

"Who are you two? Do you know Commander Reli? Are you working for him? What is he doing at the mountain?", he asks quickly, each question barreling over the last.

Such is his mood at the moment, he has forgotten to sheathe Frostbrand and is waving it around as he speaks, not threateningly but the nonchalance with which he wields it is menacing in it's own way.

Nyka's eye's narrow as well, matching the look from Praxius. "Ahh, yes, this is what I expected. Baseless accusations and threats. Almost comforting. Not all Rito know one another, but Commander Reli is well known. Unlike kind hearted Kadevii, I don't worry about Reli at all. Do you mind sheathing that blade, I worry you might cut yourself if you get an itch." 

Nyka turns to Dagoro "Are you sure these people are capable? They won't slow down the rescue of your father?"

"Hah!", Praxius can't help but laugh.

"If you see that as a threat, you would likely soil yourself if I made a real one", he says still chuckling. "But I like the fact you have fire in your belly", he adds sheathing the sword.

"Let's see who slows who down, shall we?".

Paca says to Quiggley, "So you are telling me that if I were to take those potions without him knowing, that would be a bad thing? Well glad you told me that. I thought I was just being clever." 

Paca then watches as Praxius and Nyka exchange 'pleasantries' and says "When yo are done measuring your, ermm, you know. I would like to introduce myself. I am Paca and this" you see a fairy flutter around his head for a moment before landing on his shoulder "is Lizi. My fairy companion. Headed to the mines are you? Some extra bodies might make for a faster trip."

Nyka tilts his head and raises a eyebrow to Praxius. His money is on this one blundering into the first trap. 

He nods to Paca and Lizi. Then looks over the rest of the group. They do seem capable, but time will tell. He turns back to Dagoro. "Is there anything we should know about the mine? Anything we need to bring with us, considering we aren't Goron?"

Quiggley waves again at the new beings. "Hi! I'm Quiggley. If you know me, I do apologize, but I have a memory impairment and I don't remember you. If you do know me I would love to hear how we know each other and what you might know about me. Other than that, it's very nice to meet you and if the mines are like the cave we crawled through to get here very little room to fly. Also the whole area would be impossibly difficult without these rings we have been given" , Quiggley will say holding up his hand with the ring on it.

"How are you two handling the heat?", he will ask.

Praxius, 

Dagoro once more scratches the back of his head at your Inquiry about the two Rito, showing that the large Goron has something of a nervous tick when he is confronted with a question he was not prepared for, or perhaps as a means to buy him some time to think of an answer. "Aye, I admit the coincidence is strange but these two......" He looks to Kadveii and Nyka. "They are alright, Not all Rito's are the same Brother. Just as no two Gorons are the same. If they say they dont know, I believe 'em" 

Nyka, 

Dagoro looks around at the gathered group of individuals, He seems confident in all who are present. "Aye, I think we 'ave a fair shot of finding me ol' man with this lot. Eldin's ball, Praxius 'ere bested me in a contest of strength an jus' look at 'im." Dagoro, who stands twice the height of Praxius and weigh's easily four times as much as the whole group combined seems confident in the Eladrins strength. 

"Paca 'ere can do all sorts of tricks with his music, Theo's likely the smartest fella I've come across in my years and I spend alot of time around smiths who took years to make what he made on his own. Quiggley is perhaps the most loyal and level headed of the bunch, but even he's not without his own tricks." The Goron's gaze lingers on each one of you as he describes just what he thinks of you, Proving that your Goron Friend does hold each of you in a high regard. 

"O' course the Mine is dangerous, lotta gaps and open rivers of magma. You flyin folks should be alright, but the rest of ye...." He looks at Theo,Praxius and Paca. "Tell ya what, wait 'ere a moment. I gotta speak with Tithe." The Goron turns and enters into Lucky Tidings. Leaving the Six of you standing in the middle of the street. 

“Look, I know a bit about being tarred with the brush of your kin. If Dagoro trusts you, that means something”, Praxius says to Nyka and Kadevii as Dagoro heads into the store. 

”Sorry for jumping over you with all the Reli stuff. That one has some answering to do, acting all guilty and behaving all strange. But you ain’t him, that’s true”, he continues.

”Oh, and like Dagoro said, the names Praxius”.

Kadevii smiles. “Praxius. Paca. Quiggley. Lizi. Theo. Nice to meet you all!” His wing feathers clap in the mountain breeze. ”The beats a bit hot, but we have the same rings for protecting ourselves so we’re mostly fine!”

"Let me ask before we get to the situation then, you two seem to be the flying type and Quiggley can't really carry me so if we get to a point where I need to be lifted across something would you rather I ride on your back or would you like to carry me in your talons? Just so we don't have that awkward moment where we each expect something else and then you awkwardly hold me like a baby as we fly through the air"

“Perhaps you should purchase a saddle or a comfy basket before we leave, Paca”, Praxius says chuckling.

”You know, if you need to fly, I could always toss you?”, he offers helpfully.

”That reminds me, I still need to pick up some leather working tools”.

"You all should go just down there to Ol' Amoto. I found his prices very reasonable. ", Quiggley will point and say at Praxius' comment about tools. " I'll wait here for Dagoro and we'll meet you there."

“So,” Theo says while they wait for Dagoro to come out of the Lucky Tidings, “How do you two know Dagoro? And how did you come to meet each other?”

Kadvii hums a moment before piping up: "I'm not particularly strong, but maybe if Nyka and I carried someone together, it should go alright. Maybe we should try it here first, just to be safe?"

To Theo, he replies: "I fly up here a lot, so I met him on one of my trips. And Nyka and I knew each other from the time we were young!"

After a few minutes, Dagoro lumbers out of the hollowed out boulder. "Paca, Praxius, Theo." He calls out to the three of you and waves you over. You walk over to join him, It's at this point you all notice the strange looks you are getting from the passing Gorons. While their gazes do linger on the pair of Rito's, specifically the one who is hovering above the group. Each one of you can feel at least four sets of eyes on you at any given moment. 

"Tithe'll sell the three of you a Hook shot, Luckily he has three of em. Managed to talk 'im down, They'll run you 500 Gold a piece. Might be worth it, I dont think them Rito's are strong enough to carry you.....Well maybe Paca." He grins down at the small Kokiri. "They definetly aint liftin you Brother." He chuckles as he looks to Praxius. 

"Them Hookshots were made after we found an old relic in the mine, Folk's round 'ere think it used to belong to a Hero of Old. With 'em, Ye should be able to scale any cliff or cross a gap fairly easily." 

Kadevii and Nyka, 

By now you are both used to be stared at, Having spent some time in Goron city. You are used to the looks of confusion and distaste you recieve from some of the Goron citizens. Dagoro being the outlier, as he has only ever treated the pair of you with respect. Yet now, as you stand amongst a group filled with people from different backgrounds. Of different races, you truly feel the weight of that gaze, The gaze you feel is not the same as the others. There is genuine hate in some of the eyes following your every move, not because of who you are. Because of what you are and where you are from. 

Two specfic Gorons, around the same size as Praxius. If a little rounder, leans against one of the stone buildings near Lucky Tidings. Both have their arms crossed and are watching the Pair of you intently. 

"Well I may as well go get one then." Paca says jovially as he enters back into Tithe's shop. "Sir, I would like to purchase one of those hookshots for 500, and may I add in one of those potions that are supoosed to heal you. If it is anything more than 50 gold on top of what I am paying for the hookshot I will pass on it."

Nyka lets Kadevii do the talking as he observes. He nods at Praxius at his apology. He chuckles a bit at the notion of carrying someone. "I doubt we would be carrying anyone. We aren't exactly the strongest Rito out there."

As these new people are discussing hook shots and plans, Nyka feels the familiar stares. Mistrusting, fearful, judging. And none are looking at the others the same. It appears there mistrust is only for the Rito. He always suspected. It's always the same. Either being used or feared. Then, there's those two, the ones by the store. He says in Auran up to Kadevii "There are two by the corner that don't seem to like us. I'm going to keep an eye on them. I won't be far. I'll contact you in the usual way if there is an issue." 

He clocks them. Then pulls his hood up and backs away, into the crowd, his cloak swirling in colors, matching his surroundings. (Stealth 31)
He moves around the opposite side of the Lucky Tidings, then quickly and quietly flies up to the roof. He goes prone, then moves over to where the two Goron were, and watches them. 

Quiggley waits for everyone smiling pleasantly at the Gordon's around him.

"Seems we are quite the celebrities, Dagoro", Praxius says as he reaches the big Goron, but really thinking much more of it.

"Not sure what this Hookshot is, but if you recommend it, worth a look", he says and heads into the shop after Paca.

As he goes he mutters, "Hero of Old, hey?".

“Interesting,” Theo says after hearing about the Hookshot. “I’ll take one. It may become useful when trying to navigate difficult terrain down there.”

Kadevii responds in auran to Nyka: (“I see them too. Be careful, please.”)

He watches the two Gorons watching him, smiling cheerfully if they make eye contact but otherwise not engaging them.