Mattias almost doesn't see Tarkin or Umuni in his haste to get back. Catching sight of the pair at the last moment, he stops dead in his tracks.

"Whatever y'all want to take care of in town, best get it done quick."

Pointing back the way he came, and taking the opportunity of a break, he gulps down some air and continues.

"Nadaar, Thardigord and the guard were attacked by some sort of...well...thing in the square. I thought it best to get back, report in and regroup. Chances are someone at headquarters might know what that thing is, or what it's doing here."

Nadarr stands and goes to salute the corporal, stopping the impulse at the last moment and instead looks down at the dead creature. “It certainly is a bloody mess, sir. I’d say it’s too far gone at this point. Far beyond my skills, that’s for sure. Was anyone else hurt? Where did it come from?”

Tarkin waits for Mattias to catch his breath. "Looks like we are going back to HQ. There you can bring us up to speed on the situation."

Mattias deliberately tries to slow his breathing and speech, trying to return it to normal. "I only saw the aftermath in truth. Nadaar kneeling over its corspe. Thardigord chatting to the guard."

He shrugs "I was hoping they could fill us in. Or maybe one of the more senior Rough Riders could?"

He looks expectantly at Tarkin and Umuni.

Tarkin recalls "Well the senior rough riders went into a meeting right before we left. Looked like it was an emergency meeting so the they could be connected."

Mattias nods in agreement "Could be, let's get back."

With that he will start back towards Rough Riders HQ with Tarkin and Umuni.

[Nadarr/Thardigord]
"Only the two guards were taken down and they are currently in the care of the clergy for healing. As to where it came from... I could not say. I only saw it out here." Kriv says as he turns to the two clergy. "My men and I will take it from here." The two clergy members nod and make their way back to the Temple of Bahamut. Kriv then gives Mehen and the other guard orders to go and find something to haul the creature off in before turning back to Nadarr and Thardigord. "You're services here have been noted and I'll see that you two are compensated for the assistance." Mehen gives Nadarr a side glance before heading off with the other guard to do what Kriv ordered. 

[Mattias/Tarkin/Umuni] (OOC: Not sure if Umuni is going back the the hq, but will include just in case.)
The two (or three) of you trek back to the Rough Riders HQ and find the main room still empty but do hear a few muffled voices coming from Theo's office.

Nadarr smiles and salutes Kriv. “I know I likely speak only for myself in this, but that wont be necessary, sir. I may have moved on from the Guard, but it will always be my duty and pleasure to keep Risingsun safe.” Nadarr then moves off to speak with Mehen, having caught the awkward glance from his brother. He walks alongside him as he carries out Kriv’s orders. “So... you feeling alright? It looked like you took a nasty slice there, although perhaps I misjudged it at first. Do you want me to take a look at it?”

(I'm sorry, yes, I do plan on going back with the two of them. I'm quiet around here simply because I haven't been receiving much inspiration to play as Umuni. There's nothing wrong with the way the DM is rolling the game, the problem is really just me and my character not being in complete sync...)

Mattias goes directly to his bunk and gives his weapons a quick check over. Ensuring his has everything he needs to move quickly, either strapped to him, or bundled safely in his pack.

Satisfied he goes back into the main room, sits and waits for the others, a nervous energy in him.

Tarkin looks over at Mattias "Do you think we should interrupt the meeting?"

Mattias shrugs. "I'm new to Risingsun. How common are things like this here?" He looks both to Tarkin and Umuni as he speaks.

Tarkin shrugs "I'm as new as you. We arrived the same day. I guess we will just wait until they come out."

[Nadarr]
Mehen shakes his head, "Those claws almost got through my armor, but I'll be alright just some bruises here and there." Mehen heads down one of the alleyways that exit into the market and after turning the corner turns to fully address Nadarr, "So, care to explain what you did back there. I noticed your hand glow when you grabbed me. I won't say anything because I am your brother, but for that same reason I want an explanation."

[Mattias, Tarkin, Umuni]
After what seems like forever of waiting the door to Theo's office finally opens and Mikira, Yesola and Belros walk out. Upon seeing Mattias, Tarkin, and Umuni waiting around; Yesola says, "What, still waitin' around? There's a whole town to explore and I'm sure there's things to fight if ya look hard enough." Belros chimes in saying, "If yer wanting a mission or something, I guess ye can go check on Darmyr and see what trouble he's gotten into at the mines. That way we don't have to deal with it."

Nadarr just sighs. ”At least you are the first one notice. My own brother isn’t likely to expose me, I’d hope.” He gives Mehen a long stare before beginning. “I’d hoped that this stay hidden for longer, but... Mehen, I can do things. I’m not sure why or how, but I seem to have some control over it. I... I will things to heal, and they do. I taunt people, and the words seem to actually sting. It never really happened until I joined the Guard, but the more that I practiced and worked with the sword, the more often my thoughts and wishes manipulate the world. I thought about how I hoped that your wounds would heal and that you would have courage, and suddenly my hand was glowing. So, to answer your question, I’m not sure what I did. All I know is that it isn’t something that should be flaunted.”

Mattias looks to the senior Rough Riders.

"Our leave was curtailed when something attacked in the square. That's... That's not normal, right?"

Tarkin says "We were wondering if you had any news about whats happening in town. Something attacked Mattias. The creature was killed in the square."

 Mattias holds his hands up. "Bit of misinformation there. It didn't attack me, it attacked Nadaar and Thardigord."

Realising this response does nothing for the other Rough Riders, he quickly adds "They're both fine, but were with the guard when I saw them. Thought they could debrief us all on what happened out there."

[Nadarr]
Mehen stares long and hard as Nadarr gives him the explanation, "Thank you. Just be careful using it, the family name can only protect you from so much. Now lets see if we can find a wheelbarrow or something to carry that creature in." Mehen says with a small smile and continues to walk down the alleyway.

[Mattias, Tarkin, Umuni]
"A fight in the market square! Was it a shoot out? A tavern brawl? Or where the guards trying to catch an outlaw? I want to know." Mikira says with some excitement as her eyes light up and her hands move to look like she would be holding a two-handed weapon. "Fights around town arn't that uncommon. What makes this one unique to rush back here?" Belros says pulling up a chair and sits down at the table.

Mattias shakes his head. "Nothing like a scuffle or tavern brawl. More like a single, huge abomination that took a posse of guards to subdue. That kind of thing didn't strike me as an everyday occurrence here."

Looking at the door of the building, he shrugs. "I think it we need to get the tale from Nadaar and Thardigord. They were there. I only saw the aftermath."