A heart-shaped tree standing in between human nature, and the nature we see
Of course Octavius chooses the cells. "Remember, they're supposed to be more humane," he mutters darkly, shooting his rival a pointed look. Leave it to the rich to install torture racks instead of beds, or some other nonsense. And maybe his mistrust isn't misplaced, because there's something in the Belefort's posturing and attitude that seems to bother Grond as much as it did Koa. Or maybe it was the natural one. "Belefort, was it?" His expression is not dissimilar to that of a storm cloud, were one to descend from the heavens and grow a moustache. "My Da was falsely imprisoned for bein a sympathizer. He didn't do nothin' wrong, 'cept suggest we let magic folks back in," he growls, spitting at Octavius' feet. "One'a yer people gave the lashings. I remember." The large man seems more prepared to deck Octavius than work with him, and some of his underlings are gathering around as well, looking eager for a fight. Not an auspicious start.
Anju has some rough luck, too, though not so bad as her student. Nua nods along with the suggestions, but when it comes time for them to try and repair the space they'll realize the walls were more damaged by the city's ascent than anyone realized. The northern cells have collapsed entirely, and as the team begins to dig through the debris they'll quickly realize they aren't responsible for all the moving stones. A juvenile rock slider has chosen this spot as its nest, and it's not happy to be disturbed.
Anna is lucky - the western cells are largely structurally intact, though must of the furnishings (such as they are) have been raided. This actually works in the team's advantage: very little will need to be done in terms of construction, and with Anna's guidance Lessa and her team seem more than comfortable moving forward with the small repairs and larger renovations.
Koa,left with the easiest job being a good organized lad, has very few issues. Frank, being friends with the Dragoon's father, has already been briefed on the plan, and there is little the young man has to do except offer a couple of suggestions regarding arms and armory design.
Round 1 done!
- Octavius has made NO PROGRESS, and has in fact managed to instigate what may turn into a full-fledged brawl?! Uh oh, watcha gonna do?
- Anju has encountered a juvenile rock slider!
- Anna and Koa have sucessfully instructed their teams on renovations, and can now choose to help the others, orrrrr just sit back and watch.
No post order!
Anju has some rough luck, too, though not so bad as her student. Nua nods along with the suggestions, but when it comes time for them to try and repair the space they'll realize the walls were more damaged by the city's ascent than anyone realized. The northern cells have collapsed entirely, and as the team begins to dig through the debris they'll quickly realize they aren't responsible for all the moving stones. A juvenile rock slider has chosen this spot as its nest, and it's not happy to be disturbed.
Anna is lucky - the western cells are largely structurally intact, though must of the furnishings (such as they are) have been raided. This actually works in the team's advantage: very little will need to be done in terms of construction, and with Anna's guidance Lessa and her team seem more than comfortable moving forward with the small repairs and larger renovations.
Koa,
Round 1 done!
- Octavius has made NO PROGRESS, and has in fact managed to instigate what may turn into a full-fledged brawl?! Uh oh, watcha gonna do?
- Anju has encountered a juvenile rock slider!
- Anna and Koa have sucessfully instructed their teams on renovations, and can now choose to help the others, orrrrr just sit back and watch.
No post order!
Koa
