Well, by unanimous decision, we are taking the quest for the half-elven seer. Here we go, my lovelies! ::grins::
“Lucian, I’m not so sure about this…”
“Sure, you say that now, Jarrod.” Lucian chuckles softly, looking at Jarrod as they move through the forest surrounding the outskirts of Ryall’s manor home.
“Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time, Lucian. However, now that we are here, I am not so certain. It seems even more likely that we will get caught.” Jarrod frowns, pausing. He looks around slowly. “Did you hear something?”
“Mmm?” Lucian stops as well, crouching close to the ground. Jarrod joins him, after gesturing to the group of four men moving along behind them. They had left the rest in the harbor, to ready the ship to sail as soon as they returned. “I hear nothing out of the ordinary, Jarrod. What did you hear?” Lucian looks to his friend, knowing the man’s ears were much sharper than anyone he’d ever met. He wondered, often, if Jarrod had elven blood in him.
“I’m not sure.” Jarrod shakes his head and motions everyone forward once more.
“If you hear it again, let me know.” Lucian moves forward, taking point once more. Jarrod hated when he did that, however, Lucian would have it no other way. He mutters to himself, pausing as he looks toward the small servants’ entrance. “Okay, let’s go.” They had several spies within Ryall’s household and one had provided a key to this door. Lucian opens the door and enters. He looks around, finding himself within a dark hallway. He nods, then gestures to everyone else. They join him, huddling close.
“Here is the plan. At this time of night, she is most likely within her rooms. We will go with the supposition that she is here against her will and look for doors which are guarded.” All of the men nod. “Split up once we gain the wing with the sleeping chambers. Meet back at the ship in one hour. Leave in 90 minutes, whether all have returned or not. Understood?” The men look at each other, then to Jarrod.
“Lucian, you cannot possibly suggest we leave you here if you do not return.” Jarrod looks more than slightly uncomfortable with the plan.
“Jarrod, you must, especially if you have found the seer. She must be taken away from here, do you understand?” Lucian eyes the lot of them. They slowly agree to his terms. “Good. Let’s go.” He moves forward. The group passes through a small door, leading into the main area of the manor. They split apart to begin their search.
Lucian moves swiftly down the hallways, his eyes easily adjusting to the low light. He pauses, finding a guard exiting a chamber, joining a guard who is already there. Lucian waits, watching the two converse.
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