The werewolf looks resigned at the old report, but little more. It seems their party has also encountered similar. As she finishes reading, she passes it on to her nearest neighbor without looking with a sigh - the violet-haired woman takes the report and goes over it unblinkingly.
Things have been on higher alert here lately, A muscular Taranan says from beside me. I'm fairly certain he's one of the guards - if not, he has the build and the discipline for it. We apologize for any distress we've given you, but you have to understand, no one entered Major Va'el, even before now.
"We were told to come here to get to Malkiz," The black-winged woman says, looking about at the end of her patience. "Looks like that was a poor recommendation."
I can take you, Says another Taranan from behind them - her bangles and leather making a myriad of soft sounds as she gets to her feet. I'm from Kortha, it would be nice to see my home again.
The guard groans out loud, a sort of huffing sound. She doesn't represent us, she's from Axatha.
At a shocked look from the violet-haired woman, I interrupt. We have different cultural attitudes - Gwen there is visiting to learn some of ours. Besides, she could only carry half of you at most.
The Axatha taranan snorts comically. You're a scout, Bryn - don't you want to get out yourself? Come visit Kortha with us.
"If it's a deciding factor," The dark-winged man speaks up, "Something is certainly wrong outside, and we need to head to Malkiz to find out what - and if it's something that can be stopped. Strange things around your home will only increase until then."
"Vyldes was already plenty weird-" The mismatched blue-haired Arakanth starts, only to be nudged in the side by the pale Arakanth beside him.
The guard shakes his head, but motions for me to move. With some surprise, I turn, motioning for the party of bipeds to move before me. As we all leave Major Va'el, I-
The guard stands before me at the exit. Puzzled, I try to move past him, but he blocks me, his voice entering my mind harshly. I'm sorry, but I told you earlier - no one enters Major Va'el.
Aren't you heading to Axatha? The Va'el Taranan announces to us, and the bipedal strangers begin moving.
What's wrong with me?