Kava leads the group back to the temple's entrance bidding you all a good night a safe travels before she walks back in the temple and closes the door. Nadarr bids you all a good night as well and holds out both of the healing potions for someone to take, before taking his leave with Mehen to head back their place.

By this time the last of the sun's light starts to fade and it is dark by the time the rest of you make it back to the Rough Rider's HQ. On your way back, you do notice that there seems to be an increase in the night patrol and they appear to have more torches lit up than usual. You can safely assume this is because of the attack earlier in the day. Once back at the HQ the interior is mostly dark and upon walking inside you can see the shine of some light escaping from underneath Theo's office door.

Tarkin takes one of the potions and bids Mehen a good night. "Much appreciated. Till tomorrow." Upon entering the HQ Tarkin comments to anyone within earshot "Seems like someone is burning the midnight oil."

Mattias takes the other potion, stowing it in a small pocket and boys in thanks to Kava. He is silent on the walk through the darkened streets to the office, wary about what seems to be unfolding, but glad to not be making the journey alone.

Thinking back to how carefree he had been going around the town alone a few hours earlier, Mattias can't help but feel somewhat childish, his imagination running away from him down some dark paths.

As Tarkin nods towards Theo's office, Mattias very slowly approaches, loitering for a minute to listen at the door to see if anyone in the office might be awake.

Perception 8

Mattias doesn't seem to hear any thing coming from Theo's office. The whole building seems quiet, except for the occasional sound of wind passing through cracks in the building and the sounds of various animals outside.

Mattias shoots a look over his shoulder to Tarkin, shrugging his shoulders. Maybe Theo is in there, maybe just a light is illuminated.

He knocks his knuckles against the door frame twice, then pushes the door gently open.

As Mattias opens the door you hear Theo say "Come... in." Upon entering, Theo is sitting behind his desk with a few books open and some scraps of paper scattered around the desk. It looks like he might have been doing some research or studying.

Mattias bows his head and enters the room. Standing in front of the table, he holds his hands behind his back.

"Apologies for the late hour... We saw the light and assumed you would be working. We thought you would want the information we gathered at the temple. The injured guard from the attack at the square, well the thing that attacked them. It held a symbol on its robes."

Mattias pauses to allow Tarkin a chance to open the book to the symbol and present it to Theo and take up the narrative.

Tarkin opens the book to the symbol and lays it in front of Theo "This is the symbol one of the survivors drew and we found it in this book."

Mattias nods along with Tarkin, adding in,

"Our contact at the Temple said something about it being linked to a dragon cult that was destroyed. They said something about a Tiamat, does that mean anything?"

Theo holds a hand out towards Tarkin, "May I take a closer look?" Theo listens to what Mattias says and lets out a small sigh, "History would say that a dragon cult was destroyed, but in truth. Cults are much harder to root out and destroy then they would like you to believe."

"We thought it best not to hold this information back from you or the other Rough Riders, sir. With what happened in the square, well, this is our backyard."

Tarkin takes a seat as this is a lot to take in. After all it was their first week on the job. "Ugh. So seems we walked into our new jobs just in time for the resurrection of an extinct cult that can summon or create demons. Way to haze the new guys Theo." Tarkin says with a defeated chuckle. "We are going to need drinks." Tarkin starts talking softly to himself not caring if anyone can hear. "Join the Rough Riders for a life of adventure on the road. First week I get poisoned by a giant toad and now theres an ancient cult that wants to destroy my home." Tarkin sits up straight. "Theo. Where do we live?"

Theo leans back in his chair and takes off his glasses to clean them with a small cloth. "No one said the adventuring life would be easy; and I couldn't tell you to be honest but at least we have an idea of what we are dealing with. For now I would suggest getting some rest, unless you have other business that you need to attend to tonight." Theo puts his glasses back on. "Hopefully the GoR can take care of this before it becomes too much of a problem."

Umuni chuckles at the interaction, and shares her opinion, because she felt a need to at the moment. "Heh. Even I will admit it's worse than I expected, but a job is a job, and I'd hate myself and anyone for giving up on this." She says that in a serious tone, but then shows a small grin to lighten it up. Finally, she turns back to Theo and responds. "Yeah, I'm ready to drop in my room and rest, I don't really think there's much I want to do anymore."

(Unexpected player suddendly comes back from the dead. I hope this doesn't post doesn't sound too strange, I just felt like if I tried to explain I was going to return, I'd end up forgetting to actually return, which is exactly what happened in the other times I said I was gonna come back. Thank ya'll for waiting for me, I really appreciate it.)

Tarkin nearly jumps out of his boots when he hears Umuni's voice "Where in the nine hells did you come from?!" Tarkin stares for a moment then says "Good seeing you again my friend! I feel better about this situation already!"

Mattias nods a greeting to the half-orc and opens his mouth to greet her but ends up just stifling a yawn instead.

"Getting our heads down is likely the best thing we can do for ourselves right now. I'll be in my bunk."

With that Mattias heads out of the office, back to his room.

Tarkin grabs his gear and follows Mattias and checks each room until he finds his and lays down on the bed.

You all rest for the night and wake up the next day refreshed. When you enter the common room, on the bar is a breakfast spread of scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, and pancakes. It appears the other members haven't shown up yet, be Tho can be seen seated at one of the tables already eating. Hearing the door open Theo looks up and gives you a wave and goes back to his plate. 

(OOC: Welcome to level 3)

Mattias returns the wave, but seeing Theo more interested in his food than in conversation, he decides to follow suit. Loading a plate he sits and eats.

Tarkin emerges from his room drowsy and rubbing his eyes. The smell of food lured him downstairs. "That food smells good. I'm starving"