"Do not change the subject," Naivara snaps.

Naivara looks like she's about to blow a gasket, and turns to snap at Sinder before pausing. Without another word she storms into the woods, Vale following silently behind her. After a few minutes, the sounds of loud screaming can be heard.

"That's a bit much, Sinder," Honor says. "No one's dancing." She turns to Latrius. "Are we clear to continue work on the ship? Any issues with any of our fidgetier compatriots taking a walk, or do we still need to stay on the beach?"

Kierro looks on in a bit of shock. He approaches Latrius.

"...she was worried about you, Latrius. And the points she raised are definitely valid. Having dragons to fend off attackers if a war broke out between us doesn't change the fact that you put yourself, the crew, and everyone else in danger. Those were her concerns; I believe she felt like you were ignoring her completely."

He pauses uncomfortably, pushing a bit of sand around with the side of his boot. "We're all glad you're safe, but please don't do something like that again."

A bit later, after talking with Latrius, he'd find Sinder.

"I don't believe that the gith, or humanoids, are able to be drawn to us in the same way dragons are. Some people might take a shine to one of us in particular, but they wouldn't be able to be affected completely. It would mean that they'd dance only if they felt like it, like every other person."

Looking him more in the eye, he adds: "Which brings to mind, Naivara was already in the middle of something with Latrius. Please, in the future, do bear in mind when people are feeling like that, not to stir them up further."

Seeing the troops come near Leto grins and approaches, saying, "I had no desire for war. You should stop attributing thoughts to others." He then gestures towards the new army and says, "But this is quite the success! How did you talk yourself out of it after being taken away? And is the temple now under your control? We still have a few days of repairs. It would be interesting to if we can learn some of the history of this world while we wait."

Latrius snorts.

”My control, not so much.  If you want to learn something, ask him.”

He jerks his thumb towards the dragon.

”As for how I got out, well, I can’t reveal all my secrets.”

The biggest Githyanki, the one that rode behind Latrius on the dragon, steps forward.

"I am Leon, commander of Great Zambunth’s bodyguard." The githyanki says with a look around at the group. "We will not dance for your amusement, as it is not part of our contract." He glances to Latrius, but then to Zambunth. "If Great Zambunth wishes you to have entry to the temple, then it will be done, but, otherwise, without his permission my people will continue their duty as stated in our contract. No one is allowed to enter the temple while the Great Zambunth is not in residence."

Latrius nods.

”I’m not here to tell you to break your contract, Leon, do what you think best.”

Esmeralda looks impressed at Latrius for both escaping and seemingly gaining an entourage in the same fell swoop and although she doesn't say anything, she watches Naivara run off into the woods and follows behind her patiently. When there seems to be a break in the screaming, Esmeralda telepathically reaches out to the elf and says, "Please don't be afraid, it's just me, Esmeralda. What's wrong?" Esmeralda's voice is patient and understanding and as she says this telepathically, she steps out of the woods with both her hands up. Out loud she continues, "You look to be in pain. Can I help you? Do you want to talk about it?"

Naivara...

In regard to speaking with the animals earlier. They would report that two-legs live in the temple, as does a dragon. Numbers and such would not be overly concerning to them, so they would say a herd of them, in regard to the two-legs.

Everyone...

We don't have to belabor the point of the repairs, I am just giving people the chance to do something here if they wish. If noone has anything they wish to do, we can fast-forward the 3 days and have a repaired ship.

Naivara looks up from where she was crouching, startled. She puts a hand on Vale as if it was some kind of reassurance for her, "He's an idiot for what he did and he doesn't even care," she says once she realizes what's going on.

"But he's back and he's safe now. Isn't that all that matters?" As she talks, Esmeralda tries to deduce if there is something more happening between the elf and the half-elf than they are letting on. Esmerelda also does her best to sound comforting and consoling.

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We don't have to belabor the point of the repairs, I am just giving people the chance to do something here if they wish. If noone has anything they wish to do, we can fast-forward the 3 days and have a repaired ship.

Are the Gith staying with us during the time or are they returning to the temple?

Does Latrius or Sinder respond to Kierro?

Latrius glances at Kierro.

”I’ll do what I feel is best for the situation, Kierro.  I won’t be told off for taking a risk that paid off.  Dislike my methods all you want, but I stay the way I am.  I won’t purposefully do anything to sabotage the group, I can promise you that much—but I make my own decisions.  Even if they affect other people.”

 Honor nods to Leon, then turns to Zambunth. "Do we have leave to explore the rest of the island, then, if we stay out of the temple?" Emmy comes back over to Honor, this time with a string of seaweed, and Honor has to grab her hands to prevent it being draped over her. "Some of us could use the extra stimulus."

(I'm good with time-skipping)

Kierro sighs softly. "I understand, though it was pretty high of a risk to all of us. So you can at least understand why she was upset."

"Nothing against dancing, no. Just not the best time to cut in when tensions are high." he replies to Sinder.