The Summit Road Campaign Thread

Taran reaches into a pouch and pulls out a small bit of jerky, "H-Here M-Miss R-R-River, I st-still have s-s-some left over?" he says holding it out before turning back to Miss Meishu.

"I-I-I sh-should be f-f-fine, M-Miss Meishu, I-I h-have... a lot of ex-experience, tr-treating tr-training injuries. I w-w-will tr-try to make myself av-available, wh-when you are ready."

Ishhareth smiles at River. "You're all dismissed. Remember, stay where you can be contacted. Worst case scenario, we'll use a sending to get you if it's urgent. I'll be in the Keep for the foreseeable future if you need to contact me."

Caelius stands and points at River and then to his own stomach as it makes no sound,

Caelius signs with a jubilant grin. 

"I was going to try and meet Daranikashtai and get her to agree to a spar with me if you guys want to join. Maybe she'll even do three on one." Vishal replies to Taran and Meishu with a grin. 

"U-um, th-that means h-he wants to eat t-together, Miss River." Taran supplies. "I-I g-guess, w-well, if n-no one n-needs me, I-I should g-go w-work in the m-medical wing."

"You'll find some funds waiting for you in your rooms, since we're essentially asking you to be ready for anything," Ishhareth says, standing. "You can find me in the training rooms or the chapels if you need me, most likely."

"*coo* I must *crr* Meet with someone. *coo* Eat together *crr* Later *coo* Caelius?"

Caelius nods. He pauses, places his hands together and then, as if opening a book, he spreads them apart. In his hands forms the word "Noon?"

"crr I'll find you coo I don't know how long it will take crr Speaking with coo The Hand."

Taran jerks, a thousand questions and requests flooding his mind.

He clamps down on them, hard. This... this is about River. What is going on with her must be serious, extremely serious. And she did not want to talk about it. He had to respect that.

"G-Good L-Luck, Miss R-River." He says, with a slightly strained smile.

“If she can’t help try the Speaker. He was really helpful for me last night. He’s normally in the Name Memorial meditating.” Vishal offers as he says, “I’m going to spar. Get your guys equipment and then visit Dulamul. If you need anything please let me know by the end of the day.”

Akuma listens to everyone for a bit before nodding and looking to Vishal. "I would not mind some practice. It would be useful to get to survey your skill level as well. Anyone else is welcome to join as well." She can't help but occasionally glance at River with a curious but friendly expression, many thoughts running through her, being put off for the time being. "I'm sure afterward some rest and a meal would be a sufficient cooldown." She seems to be checking that she has everything on her, her focus shifting on Vishal as he prepares to leave the chambers. 

"U-Um, I-I w-w-wouldn't want to im-impose on yours and Es- Vishal's sp-sparring, o-or y-your meeting, Vishal. I-I kn-know it is important to you" Taran says as everyone begins to leave, "I-If y-you w-w-wish to e-ev-evaluate m-my sk-skill, M-Miss Meishu, I-I'll likely be at the med-medical ward w-working, l-like I s-said. Th-There is a l-lot I should do. I-I, um, I m-might st-stop and gr-grab the funds. Um, d-d-does anyone n-need anything in p-particular?"

Druhdaar has listened to the exchange and he seems to come to attention when River mentions her meeting with the Hand, mumbling something to himself like: " Damn Bird could have told me that and spared me the trouble " , but it's hard to make out his words underneath the mess of his facial hair. 

As the team discusses their plans, he simply turns his back on them and walks out of the meeting room in his slow, purposeful step.

Caelius nods and signs,

River coos softly, waiting a moment after Druhdaar leaves before scurrying out herself.

Taran blinks, and starts realizing his missed the signs, and calls out after them, "M-Mister C-Caelius will be back by noon."

He'll turn back to the silent sorcerer, "I-I'm s-s-sorry, I... I'm not a-as f-f-focused as I could be, I-I hope you h-have a g-g-good time with Arthem."

Caelius bows his head and signs,

"R-Right, I-I, uh, I-I sh-should get going." Taran says, leaving the room and heading for where he thinks his accommodations are to grab his funds.

Everyone finds 300 gp in their rooms. No, this is not because of Jac's suggestion. I already decided on the amount.