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[lightningbearer]

Who: Geddoe + Anyone
What: A certain taciturn mercenary who's been MIA for a few weeks is finally showing his face again...
Where: En route to and later in the Blue Sanctum
When: May 28ish
Warnings: None

[A - Somewhere en route to the Blue Sanctum]

*If you happen to be out and about today, whether hunting, scouting, or just getting a breath of fresh air, you might happen to chance across a certain dragonsworn mercenary on his way back to the sanctum. He looks rather like he's been sleeping outside the past several days at least, and is hauling what appears to be the better part of a stag carcass slung across his shoulder. Do you approach?*


[B - Inside the Blue Sanctum]

*After having been absent for... several weeks, at least, Geddoe finally makes his way back into the sanctum. He's carrying a good chunk of stag carcass that he wastes no time handing over to those in charge of the food stores, and generally definitely looks the part of someone who's been roughing it outdoors for some time. That, and he's very obviously in need of a bath.

Still, though, at least he's back?*


((OOC: Since I derped out for most the month due to various things that came up I figured the simplest explanation for a lack of reaction on Geddoe's part to some of the recent events was that he simply wasn't around for them in the first place. :|b Feel free to poke me if there's anything you'd still like me to pick up or backtag though, even if it's old stuff!))

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A~

[ninjacques]

[Jacques usually wanders whenever he can, even if sometimes the Green Sanctum is enough space to do so. But one needs to go out for supplies, not only for the dragonsworn, but the dragons as well. It's a task the hunter doesn't mind too much, and he's careful about it.

While he might not be the first thing Geddoe hears because it's Jacques, there's the sound of an eagle's cry somewhere overhead. The large bird itself soon flies lower, light brown in color. It lands on the limb of a nearby tree, watching the man with the eyepatch.]

Re: A~

[lightningbearer]

*the eagle's cry is indeed the first Geddoe hears, and after a moment he spots where it's landed. He's seen that particular bird before, and the fact that it's clearly watching him is also just a bit of a hint*

... Jacques.

*Geddoe knows better than to try to spot the marksman when he hasn't revealed himself, at least*

[ninjacques]

[It's not long after that Jacques makes his appearance, not in the tree that the bird has landed, but in one across from it, not too much further from where Geddoe is. He swings down and lands neatly, shouldering his oversized bow gun, having opted to continue using it over any other weapons made available to them, even though the armory for the Greensworn had only recently been opened for them.

Of course, Jacques offers no verbal greeting, though he does nod in Geddoe's direction, and even though it's not obvious by his expression, the hunter's glad to see him.]

[lightningbearer]

*returns the nod; it's nice to see a familiar face as well, even if in Geddoe's case the lack of contact was his own doing*

Hunting?

*that seemed most likely to be the reason for Jacques to be out and about here, after all*

[ninjacques]

[Again Jacques nods. He walks over towards Geddoe, glancing briefly at the bird, trusting the eagle to keep an eye out.]

[lightningbearer]

*might under normal circumstances offer to share what he's already caught... but he's well aware that his own flight tends to be lacking in hunters to bring in game as it is*

Has anything happened?

*asked as a routine question; it's only been a few weeks, maybe a month or so, after all*

[ninjacques]

[The hunter likewise wouldn't ask since it wouldn't be fair either. But if he were asked to help, he probably wouldn't say no.]

...Night Elves kidnapped a few Dragonsworn from almost all the flights earlier in the month. Some of us infiltrated Sin'thalas to rescue them.

A couple of weeks ago some of us weren't allowed in Silverglen Retreat.

[Naturally, if you want further details, you're going to have to drag them out of him, Geddoe.]

[lightningbearer]

*frowns a bit at that, especially the use of "us" in the second bit, but one thing at a time*

Why were they kidnapped?

[ninjacques]

Not sure, aside from that they don't trust the Dragonsworn.

[B]

[highrules]

[ Remaining inside the sanctum of the Blue Dragonflight was a reasonable thing to do since she was accused of cruel actions. If she doesn't leave, then logically it meant she was incapable of bringing harm to the world outside.

However this made for a boring experience. For someone who was so eager to replicate the Hero of Time, it meant she was left pacing in her leather straps and tunic as if waiting for the next mission. For someone to tell her what to do.

So when she's instructed to catch up a missing dragonsworn who has returned, Zelda wastes no time in crossing over towards him. What has happened to him to cause him to look so ragged..? Has he been out for some time--and that stench! My, she's never had to run into people like this before in her entire life.

The scowl may be a bit unfriendly, but she's not trying to let it show... ]

Re: [B]

[lightningbearer]

*ordinarily, Geddoe would simply have ignored such a scowl, but the fact that he doesn't recognize the face makes him pause*

You're new.

[highrules]

That I am. [ Her gaze softens just a bit. ]

And your face is one I don't recognize either.

[lightningbearer]

Geddoe.

*there was little point not introducing himself to a member of his own flight, after all. And he was admittedly curious... Jacques had mentioned a "blond elf" from the blue flight being one of the falsely accused, was she the one he'd been referring to? Not that any of his thoughts showed in his impassive expression*

[highrules]

Zelda. [ This time she does remember to not curtsy considering her guise, but she does dip her head lower in respect of an introduction. ] From the land of Hyrule.

It would come as a surprise if you have heard of it. Most here have not.

[lightningbearer]

*nods*

I haven't.

[highrules]

Another name to the growing list. [ She doesn't sound particularly bitter, but the comment rings of her disappointment all the same. ]

It is a lovely land, one I hope to return to a proper state soon enough.

[lightningbearer]

*just nods again; what with demon invasions and all, he'd assume that's the case for many worlds*

You were one of the people involved in what happened in Silverglen?

*...yeah, he didn't even bother to segue or nothing there, definitely not much of a conversationalist*

B

[mortalforged]

[Zerigosa wrinkles her nose as Geddoe walks by.]

You are alive. Very good.

[And stinky, but he probably figured it out already. Humans are nasty.]

[lightningbearer]

*he's quite aware of the smell, yes, which would be why one of his first priorities right now is looking for someplace to wash off*

Were you suspecting otherwise?

[mortalforged]

You disappeared with hardly a word and were gone for several weeks. I believed you had been eaten by demons.

[She brushes a bit of hair out of her face.]

But you have returned hopefully more knowledgeable. May you return less pungent, next time.

[lightningbearer]

*shrugs*

If I'd said something, someone might have tried to stop me.

*in other words, he knew full well exactly the risk he'd been running. But...*

I learned wht I needed to know.

[mortalforged]

For good reason, I would think.

[She glances at him.]

What did you learn?

[lightningbearer]

*...considers for a moment before replying; it isn't as though he actively distrusts her, but... well, old habits die hard, and he doesn't like publicly advertising his rune*

What I can do, and that my precautions fortunately proved unnecessary.

[mortalforged]

[That was vague. But she doesn't press.]

Hmm. That is well enough, I suppose.

Take care of yourself. We are small enough as it is.

[lightningbearer]

*he might be a little more forthcoming if he weren't in the middle of the sanctum where anyone could overhear..... maybe*

I've noticed.