Kane chuckled at the more fake official voice that Alexander used when trying to pass on the blame that had apparently happened. While he could not claim to know what had happened, he got the distinct feeling that it meant all kinds of disasters for the mage. However, when the conversation turned more towards the storm, and then to the city, the chuckle became mirthless.
"Well, your storm is something beyond me. In case you hadn't noticed, it storms here quite often. So, if you plan on stopping those storms, and these storms, all the more power to you. But I'm pretty sure the world doesn't much care for people pushing against it. Just my opinion of course." Kane said, and at the last question shook his head.
"I am guessing you are blind, Alexander. I'd say I'm sorry, but I figure that your light powers had to do your eyes in eventual. I have never gotten close to the damn city, and I don't think you'll have much luck either. Metal soldiers are extra tough, and what few idiots I have who wanted to test their own metal against hers didn't come back. Going over there and dying the final death isn't exactly high on anyone's list." Kane reached into his pack and pulled out a cigar of some sort, and leaning close to the fire lit it. Puffing a few bits of smoke, he gave a small shrug.
"If you think that you can get in there without drawing attention with the...sleeping herd of rampaging bears over there," Kane nodded towards Claire. "...Along with a girl who seems to like to travel in the damned downpour, and...pulling in more women every time I see you, you just might stand a chance. So, luck be with ya in your travels, as insane as they are."
As they chatted, the centaurs and spirits around them began to finish their meals, and collecting the armor and weapons that they had set aside before. Kane himself didn't move to collect his armor and other weapons yet, preferring to stick with his smoking for the time being. Feeling generous, he even offered a collection of them to the mages. Even to Jade, who quickly showed no interest in taking anything from the centaur.
"Smoke for good luck? Or yer travels at the least?"
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Seth skimmed the letter again. What was this world coming to where Alexander had to offend their newly found lord of the castle? He had to leave because his shadow was dying? There were some details that he really needed to go over, as the letter obviously did not have all the information. It had a destination, some reasoning, Kane letting them pass....Suddenly, arms wrapped around him from behind as Jenn began to peek around him at the letter. Surprising, but still welcome.
"Wha...Well, it seems that Alexander was...busy as well last evening. Seems we might not be as welcome to this castle for much longer." Seth answered, moving the letter so that Jenn could look it over herself. "Seems he didn't even have time to tell anyone else, but wanted to write something to me. Kind of strange, don't you think?"
Seth pulled away, collecting his sword and normal clothes before stepping over to the door to get moving. He hesitated a moment, not sure if he should wait for Jenn or if she would be fine walking out with him. Giving a small shrug, figured best to be just direct.
"Ready to get moving? If we wanna catch up, we'll probably need to make this a little fast...unless you wanna leave separately, of course."
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"Hm...indeed, no need for violence. There will be plenty of that in the hour. But of course, I am not an unforgiving host, and a bite to eat is only fair to the rest. Onyx! Escort our guests to the dinner. It won't be quite as nice as they initially had, but make sure it doesn't try and leave a bad taste. Travelling while ill is...unbecoming of leaving my castle." Edgar said, and Onyx stepped forward, obviously not meaning too much ill will....though her smile was toothy enough to show that she wouldn't mind throwing a few people around.
With the other guests now being ushered somewhere else, Edgar turned his attention to Drew, gesturing to proceed walking down the hall as he began to start walking along himself. After a small distance was made between themselves and the rest of the mages, he spoke. "You are quite the interesting creature, Drew. Acting in a different method, negotiating with a different tone, and overall being more....interesting. So, what question do you have to ask in your quest to...save your world, was it? I get the feeling that you needed to ask more than that. In fact, you could say I'm almost counting on it, so if you have more that you need to say now is the time to do it."
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With Drew and Edgar walking away from the group, Onyx gave that toothy grin towards Alice, who nodded in response as if they had a silent discussion. Onyx continued after the Lord and mage, leaving Alice to deal with the mages that were left behind. With a sigh as Onyx disappeared around the next hall, Alice went to address the mages.
"We'll need to get you outside, as there isn't much in the ways of...cooks inside the castle now. So, any meal you have will be made outside, likely over a fire. If you have things you need, grab them. The rest....follow me." With that, the mages were being led outside the castle walls, to the many fires that were sitting just outside the walls. Most seemed to be enjoying their time out, either chatting with the stone guards, others preparing meals.
The mages attracted their own set of looks as they were brought to one of the fires that were not as crowded. The few women there had a few eggs and some meat over the fires, cooking and waiting. However, it seemed that they were not simply going to part with the food in silence.
"So, what are you mages going to be doing? We know that there won't be a battle for you."
"Are you going to be wandering the lands? Quite dangerous, even for a group of us."
"I think they'll be going to the Iron Mistress. Maybe to deal with her?"
"Nevermind that, I hear that one of us is going with them? Why are you taking someone along?"
Alice left the mages to the questions, obviously curious herself as to what was going to be said in response to what they were actually planning, or if there was any plan with these mages at all. She had seen Drew, and some of what Alexander might attempt, but not these others. What were they here for, and were they as well together as the others?
More questions and discussions began to pop up around the mages as some food was handed to them on plates as it was cooked and finished.