The Second Gift IC [PG-13]

[Toastdurr]

Urga eyed the dark-haired young hunter.
"Well, you may stay for a while, but you must be on your way before we move out to complete the patrol."
He thought for a few moments.
"Or... if you are interested in joining the Army, I could see what I could do about that."
Urga recognized a good fighter when he saw one, and it wasn't every day that lone rangers presented themselves like this.
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Kesari got up with a sigh and looked towards the sea, behind her. A member of the Resistance stood at the foot of the dune, looking up at her.
She slid down the dune on her feet swiftly- something that took much practice to do correctly. It was useful in this treacherous terrain.
"Yes?" She looked inquisitively at the young boy standing there. He shyly held out a few strips of dried fruit. Kesa received them gladly and patted the boy on the head. He grinned and ran off to his tent.
Kesari smiled faintly and continued on. As came to her tent, she whispered a few words to one of the Resistance members standing nearby. He nodded and set off to collect all the other Resistance members for a meeting. Some of the people living in the dunes were simply there for the protection, and wanted nothing to do with the Resistance. The ones in the Resistance should be collected within a half-hour or so. Meanwhile, Kesari unrolled the map of Ahkia and looked over the plans.
If this didn't work...
Well, Kesari didn't want to think about that.

[starlite_starbright]

Leilah woke up that morning, on the floor next to a wall of runes and carvings. She had been up late again trying to decipher them. Leaning back on her hind legs, she yawned stretching out her arms in front of her. Her black hair was a bit of a mess, tied back in a simple pony tail. Wearing a simple white dress, stained with dirt and dust.

Still a little groggy her cat ears twitched at the sound of someone outside. After another quick stretch she stood up, walking cautiously towards the sound. Leilah had gotten used to the silence of the temple. As she was the only one in the temple, and hadn't seen anyone else for weeks since she'd arrived. Looking around she noted that the sound was coming from the Sylvvan side of the temple, she had yet to venture to this side.

Stopping as she neared the exit, spotting the other creature collapse. She waited for a moment, before rushing over to him. Hearing the Sylvvans gasp for breath as she rushed over.

"Oh my gosh...here let me help you. Don't worry you're safe here." She said struggling to help him up. "Please Grey, give me the strength to help him. And please give him the strength to live" She said the silent prayer to the deity, unsure of what to do.

[DistortedReality]

Amin finished the berries he had pulled out of his pack nd continued to look at the commander. "I'll just be on my way. As for joining the army I really wouldn't.be much use." Amin's tail moved back and forth. "I'm only mediocre with my dagger's. I'm pretty good with my bow but I'm sure you have plenty of good archers."

[kiesse]

aagney looked at the hunter and nodded and spoke it is something i could help with too we may able to get you in as a hunter for us he said calmly. But the choice is yours and yours alone. Aagney sat down and began to eat his small bowl of food which was less then the others but it suited him well he never took much because it didnt take much to fill him up. When he finished he watched the hunter sure that he would turn down the offer but waited to find out.

[LittleLionFire]

Ssion stood on a cactus not far away but in the shade. The scales on her feet protected her skin from the spikes and easily held on to the plant with her long sharp pointy toe nails. She eyed the gang and the surroundings. She had in her hand a small lizard which she ate raw. She studied the group and noted that the guy with the bowl ate almost as little as she did. She finished the lizard and packed the bones away for a necklace. She continued surveying the area.

[Toastdurr]

Trystan looked up at the woman, vision blurring. An Ahkian woman leaned over him, offering her hand. He groggily blinked and closed his eyes, trying to focus. With her help, Trystan managed to stand up. He looked towards the temple.
"Ah..." he croaked.
"I've made it... finally. Thank Grey."
He coughed, regaining his balance, and turned to the female.
"I- I am Trystan." he said, still feeling nauseous.
He stumbled to the temple walls, still putting a little weight on the woman's arm, and put his hand to the cool stone.
He instantly felt more at peace.
At last... I have arrived, Grey. Thank you.

[kiesse]

aagney climbed back into his tree and quickly scaned the area. he noticed a lady standing on a cactus not just any lady a fellow army member he spoke to Urga and said he would go on the first patrol on his side of the camp and then after being given the go ahead he quickly made his way towards the lady and spoke surprising her saying "Good morning maam". He didn't know if she would speak or flee.

[DistortedReality]

Amin was still standing there considering the offer. "Good morning ma'am" He looked over and saw the girl on the cactus. "Strange" he thought to himself. With that he went back to his thougts

[starlite_starbright]

She helped Trystan into the temple. "Its nice to meet you..I'm Leilah" Walking him over to the natural spring that ran through the center of the temple. "Here, sit down." She motioned for him to sit down by the spring. Assisting him, afraid he would fall again.

"I'll be right back...try to stay awake" Leilah said running down the hall to one of the side rooms. She came back with a bowl and a wash cloth, and a roll of bandages. Her hands were shaking slightly as she sat them down beside him. Dipping the bowl into the water, before handing it to him.

[LittleLionFire]

Ssion had did not react as she felt no menace or harmful intent from the man speaking. She nodded a greeting at him. She noticed another man look at her weirdly and flicked her forked tongue at him. She then jumped down smoothly flinging some sand up. She shook her head annoyingly as sand got in between her scales. She turned and scrutinized the man who greeted her. She tilted her head and asked in her alto of a woman's voice, "Hello. What do you want?" her tone was cool and calm but her eyes steely.