Ash blows on her fingers after her blast strikes the octopus. Once the beast dies, she moves to the center area of where they decide to make camp and observes the others, all the while the whispers in her head chatter together. 

Good child. The beast is dead. You did not dissapoint.

Ash then moves to gather anything good enough to be firewood around their camp area, not going too far out just yet. After a bit of scavenging, she carefully piles some of the wood together and with a calmly held hand, let's a burst of flames erupt from her palm and hit the fire. She easily cuts the flame off calmly, despite its large burst and light production and moves to watch the others.

"The campfire is ready to cook on. Amara... Could you..." She gestures to what Amara just did to herself that cleaned her up and offers a hopeful and friendly smile. 

"Please? It would be very appreciated. That water was not very clean..."

Step Step Thud perches on a small pile of rocks as the group cleans and chats, cleaning his feathers. He listens eagerly as Duke describes his creation and creeps over to the automaton to examine the making of its parts (Stealth: 18).

When Svana approaches with her mouse he looks at it hungrily before beginning to sulk when she says not to attack it. He pecks at his octopus while continuing to eye the mouse until it’s out of sight.

While the watches are being set up, he volunteers to take the third, beady eyes staring into the darkness.

"Go slam yer head in a gate ye lard brained bladder suckin' puddle O' rat pee." Enkindle responds scathingly, allowing in that moment for the flames to climb the wick that was her ponytail. "It ain't like fook'in say'n I gotta absolute problem work'n wit' a buncha ya crazy ****ers. Jus' I ain't goin' to outta my way to 'ave some scum eater crawl'n in me skull like its a perfectly fine. 'nd in case ya haven't realized it yet, not all of us can do without a bit of light anyhow." She gestures over to the humans, the automaton, and as she finally stands she points to the Kenku.

Even she wasn't sure about the autmaton's vision problems...

"'course they go right 'ead 'n snuff out whatever they use at a moment's notice. 'nd pray da rest of ya don't get a mind to ditch'em to save yer own skins. Points in favor fer da bravery given we only just met three to four days ago. But all dat aside, I cannae 'elp mind wit folk kindling it. So piss off, ye scabby arsed gold stealin' stink on legs." She growls out as she slammed back down on her bottom. Even if she bruises it in the process, the woman grits her teeth, and plays off the steam rising about her eyes as nothing more than a normal thing.

"Declaration: The leader of the team that created this unit was a Gnome named Thoum Alabaster."

"Of course, dear," Amara says to Ash with a smile before fixing Enkindle with a Look. "Enkindle, Ronnal was trying to help. Not wanting that help is fine, but antagonizing him isn't."

Once she finishes with Duke, she will go clean Ash off.

“DUKE, I could provide maintenance for you if you ever need. I have quite the knack for creation.” Gwen smiles warmly hoping DUKE agrees

Ash sits by the fire she created, smiling at Amara. "Thank you." After a second she communicated with Ree'lyn.

"How is the Octopus coming along? Maybe you should ask Huey and Duke to help you cut it up the rest of the way?"

Quinn looks around, finally out of his stupor, almost dazed.

(I didnt have my notifications on. I am just the worst.)

Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 1 | AC 15 | HP 8/8 | Cantrips Known 2 | Spells Known 2 | Spell Slots 1/1 | Slot Level 1 | Innate spells 1

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Noticing the sudden approach of others, Ree'lyn bows and smiles - " We will continue this conversation later." - turning back to make his way to another cluster of companions. On his way, he casually waves his hand making Step Step Thud clean and his feathers look shiny while walking past the Kenku to have a word with Svana. He graciously bows before the elf. " Good choice for a pet. Many times small crevices hide large chambers across the walls. Your friend will be able to find passages to speed up or hide our travels."

Though the flames visibly simmers down, she continues to glower at Runal after Amara speaks. "Bah! I'm just 'avin a plain conversation wit'em, is all. If I really wanted to piss'em off, I would'a started talk'n bout 'is craft, 'is mother, or even talked 'bout 'is beard." She scoffs. "'nd dat last one 'is a death sentence fer doze threat'na do it 'arm." Enkindle smiles faintly. "Not to say I wasn't right kindled 'ere...'nd It's a nice beard, by the way. I think I still 'ave some, uhm, I forgot what's it called. But if ya want a healtheir one, ya just let me know." 

(@Ben: Your fine~ And welcome back.)

Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 1 | AC 15 | HP 8/8 | Cantrips Known 2 | Spells Known 2 | Spell Slots 1/1 | Slot Level 1 | Innate spells 1

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Just glancing at Ashryn, Ree'lyn replies - " The octopus made for a great find. Hunting is the usual form of survival over here. Enjoy your meal."

Ash gives a simple nod to Ree'lyn, for once not entirely hating his guts. There's almost a smile as she returns her focus to keeping the first lit and fed, warming up by it as Amara finishes cleaning her up. 

"Declaration: This unit is far from the city of Waterdeep, where maintenance usually occurred. This unit will accept your assistance with maintenance."

Amara takes her own meal to one side of the group and turns her back to everyone, pulling out her journal and moving so that her body blocks the others' views of what she's doing with it.

Svana’s brows raise when Ree’lyn bows to her and compliments her on her choice of familiar. “Yes, well, normally she takes form of a barn owl, but I took a guess that owls aren’t normal sights down here.” She runs her hands down her slacks, a soft white glow cleaning up her person. “Since you seemed to be well versed in the flora down here, what kinds of creatures do you believe we have a possibility of running into? Good or bad.”

Step Step Thud, never one to respect other people’s privacy, attempts to sneak up on Amara and get a look at whatever she’s trying to keep secret.

Stealth: 18

Not having a clue as to how to hold an intelligent conversation with his traveling companions, Huey simply slumps down next to the fire. Quickly eating a large amount of land-squid, he rapidly falls asleep with his plate and fork in his hands, falling over to rest right in the dirt. Gentle snoring ensures. 

Jezzika smiled, amused at Enkindle's string of vulgarity, and finally spoke up. "Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?"

And just like that, even the most remote sense of frivolity in the fire genasi fades from her expression. "Never got the chance to meet the *****, so no." She replies coolly.  "'nd that's all I'll say on that one."

Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 1 | AC 15 | HP 8/8 | Cantrips Known 2 | Spells Known 2 | Spell Slots 1/1 | Slot Level 1 | Innate spells 1

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"Deep bats, hunting spider, pummeler lizard, hook horrors, charging giant centipede, giant bager, flightless giant bat, giant jumping spider,  strong jaw giant snake." - he starts, until he considers what Svana might be aiming for, besides the new dangers. - " If you would like a different form for your spirit friend, I might suggest one of the bats or spiders. What are the limitations for your familiar forms of choice? "