*Crystal wanders down to her colourful ruin*

[Palthera]

*She stops at the edge for a moment, looking slightly confused and looks around as though to get her bearings and then a light dawns in her eyes and she wanders in, stopping to run her hands over the pretty flowers adorning the crumbling walls. There is a pleased smile on her face.*

"Oh, pretty... that's beautiful..."
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)

[Vau]

*In stark contrast at the base of the totems to the Gods is a pile of twisted and battered metal that is half strapped to a prone half-orc, streaked with blood and dirt.*
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"Was tust du, Was fühlst du, Was bist du, doch nur ein, Tier"



Gary Smith, Derby Referee, TGG

[Palthera]

*Crystal seems a bit lost for about half a second before she drops to her knees beside the prone figure and patiently assesses the damage, checking if he's alive before seeing if there are any injuries and prising the armour off*
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)

[Vau]

*At the sudden movement Vau's eyes flicker open, he looks round in confusion but not alarm, having scented Crystal's presence*

*growl?* Crystal-az? Sorry, think fell sleep while trying take *rrrrr* armour off... Was tired when went *growl* meet you in Mercia, then after show you road to Tesrae went home to Drakheort to see family and meet Kaalgrisch High Mother Integra for Holy Quest.

...

We at Tesrae now though?

... Why you only just get... *growl* ... you wander off path I show you?
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"Was tust du, Was fühlst du, Was bist du, doch nur ein, Tier"



Gary Smith, Derby Referee, TGG

[Palthera]

*Crystal grins*

Maybe I deviated just a tiny bit... but I knew I'd get here eventually. There is some very pretty scenery in Ithron, small but lovely. Speaking of which, tell your grandfather that the flowers here are beautiful. I'm tempted to see if I can get some brambles to grow between the stakes, cause then there will be blackberries AND thorns for visitors.
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)

[Vau]

*Vau's face flickers in almost a smile.*

Only when with you *growl* do I remember to appreciate scenery *rrrrr* when alone just go place to place in most *snarl* efficient way. So should not be suprised got here first.

*Vau then gives a mildly dejected growl at the soaked papers he was lying on.*

Rain... *snarl* left papers out because got mixed up with Ronish and pukhluruk copy because eyes tired and want not to make worse. *growl* then had run to meet in Mercia. While away rain come and made all *snarl* smudge. Come back but to tired and bashed and must have gone sleep while undoing strap....

*Vau looks back up at Crystal and again the almost smile returns*

Happy went though. *growl* Happy see you live.

Was worried... was hurt and alone so long... not leave you any longer *growl*... almost...
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"Was tust du, Was fühlst du, Was bist du, doch nur ein, Tier"



Gary Smith, Derby Referee, TGG

[Palthera]

*Crystal shrugs with a smile*

I didn't understand one word about the papers but as to the last well, I have a lot of blood in my body, I don't think I was in too much danger of bleeding to death. I have faith that someone would save me, since I was being a bit pathetic.

*she smiles wryly*

So... what's the mashed paper pulp for?
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)

[Vau]

Will tell *growl* Grandfather that like... Already have some thorn because ask for ...Rose? Seem right to *rrrrr* have but not flowered yet.

*Vau gestures at the pulp*

Kaalgrish Defender Sasaki order us tell everything know about *growl* situation in Eldenshay... and not to conceal anything. *rrrr* wrote initial report, then tried write everything remember was *snarl* told. Got tired and forgot write pukhlithron, so went back and *growl* started translate.

Have to start again... *growl*

Was worried because *snarl* stabbed through head *growl* and was healed and back in fight *rrrr* was stabbed in chest and was healed and back in fight *growl*. Did not know how llong I out, *snarl* not know how long you lie there or how severe wounds were. Was.... scared... would run out of *growl* time unless made sure heretic could not stop I.

*Vau shakes the memory of fear away*

Good that three Shardan fall to blade that day *growl* and three more when with kaalgrisch High Mother.
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"Was tust du, Was fühlst du, Was bist du, doch nur ein, Tier"



Gary Smith, Derby Referee, TGG

[Palthera]

*Crystal considers the statement about Sasaki with a small smile*

When he said "don't conceal anything" I think he most likely meant pertinent information that adventurers occasionally like to hide away from their allies. I suspect that information that is relevant is all that is required not literally everything you know about Eldenshay.

But sounds like a very good use of your blessed weapons if you got six demons in two days.
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)

[Vau]

*Vau attempts a clumsy mimic of Crystal's wry smile*

Better use of blessed blade than it being used on you *growl*. No say not feel guilty *rrrrr* know was not me that stabbed *rrrrr* but hard for foulspawn to change how feel at best of time.

*Vau gets up with a groan and a metallic clatter, loosening the last few straps and discarding the armour. *

Will go river, Crystal-az *growl* today sun is warm and can get clean without get too cold.

*Vau starts down the hill at an unusually slow pace.*
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"Was tust du, Was fühlst du, Was bist du, doch nur ein, Tier"



Gary Smith, Derby Referee, TGG

[Palthera]

*Crystal follows him down towards the river, stepping lightly without all her armour on*

You know, hills are much more comfortable without vast amounts of metal weighing me down. Must remember to go and bother my militia this week while I'm here and dunk them in the river for a bit so I know they can all swim.

*She looks at the water with a smile.*

Tesrae always reminds me of the song "ghost of a rose" cause it talks of a valley with a stream running through its middle.

*She abruptly stops dead*

Did Integra get to ask you about taking her to some tower in the Drakheort?
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)

[Vau]

*Vau is stopped abruptly by her words before he enters the river... He looks at the river and the opposite bank with a troubled expression...*

Ghost of Rose? *growl* Not like that thought... *rrrrr* Asked grandfather for roses to honour your name... *rrrrr* title too ominous today...

*Vau pauses and steps close to Crystal briefly touching a talon to her lips with excruciting gentleness*

Not know if heard, but Church say that Rose fell to assassin blade *growl* one with very long hair.

*Vau lowers his hand once more*

Not want you speak name when ask. *growl* not think you careless, just want help honour way you honour Gods *rrrrr*

*Vau looks at the water again and glances at his blood stained shirt*

Kaalgrisch High Mother Integra did ask about tower *growl* it in lands north of Isj-hai. I take her there, I fight demon, undead and dark elf. *rrrrr* Find some dark elf following Lady of Fortunes, and was lucky to stop kaalgrisch Sir Verity from killing them, because we thought with more enemy. *growl*.

Kaalgrisch Bambi, Samuel and Integra all walk great circle around *growl* graves in front of Dark Tower, *snarl* with I organising heavy escort. *rrrrr* The lay to rest then kaalgrisch Integra fight abomination in single combat and win.

Kaalgrisch Sir Verity have more luck with Lady's blessing than you did. *snarl* he say when surround by undead armed with sword touched by Red Lady, with Her strength within *snarl* and mind and flesh shielded by merciful Lord, it good to send so many restless to peace *growl*.

*With his usual lack of subtlety Vau plunges heavily into the river.*
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"Was tust du, Was fühlst du, Was bist du, doch nur ein, Tier"



Gary Smith, Derby Referee, TGG

[Palthera]

*Crystal shrugs and settles herself on the bank*

Yes, I heard. Shame really. I said a quick prayer for her, don't like the public outcrying, especially when it comes from people who never fought with her. She was a good singer, I was hoping to persuade her and the other rose to do a trio at some point.

*she sighs and smiles crookedly* Our all female front line got a bit shorter. It was fun and different fighting in a front line full of women. And Crunch. *she grins* A front line of women.

*Crystal rubs her lip absently with the back of her hand*

I do get trollstrengthed so often odds are that I'd end up with badly timed miracles every now and then. Glad Verity put it to such good use while I wandered happily under trees. Why is it so many things seem to need single combat to finish?

*she pulls off her boots and socks to plunge her feet into the cold water*

The wanna-be paragon of Abraxis seemed to think he could claim the title if he killed a Crowan in single combat. Couldn't let that happen and he claimed we were cheating when I challenged him. Beat him though. *she grins with satisfaction at the memory*
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)

[Vau]

*Vau erupts from under the surface again, sending spray splashing even further as he instinctively shakes his mane of hair out. He claws the wet shirt from his back and starts washing the worst of the blood of his scarred hide.*

*growl* Not often you fight in front line of female? *rrrrr* ...... I not notice before but seem more male kaalgrisch in front line? Is usual?

Thought Crunch male? *growl*

*snarl*

I not know Rose well, but she die true to Red Lady *growl* defending defenceless.

*Vau starts pulling tangles out of his coarse hair.*

Kaalgrish Sir Verity was fortunate, he also one of few with us who had *growl* enough armour to make ritual worthwhile.

*Vau pauses and looks up at Crystal on the bank.*

Know you not like when I *rrrrr* want place her blessing on you for selfish reason. So that why I ask commander for order. *growl* It just that you armoured and experienced warrior so *rrrrr* often make more sense you have blessing on you.
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"Was tust du, Was fühlst du, Was bist du, doch nur ein, Tier"



Gary Smith, Derby Referee, TGG

[Palthera]

*Crystal splashes her pale feet idly in the water*

Tis more usual to have men in the front line yes, not sure why. 'Tis not like they're any better at fighting.

*she smiles mischievously*

Crunch is probably male, but he does seem very concerned with the fact he had to wear that purple fur which clashed so horribly with his chicken.

And I don't mind so much that you want to put the trollstrength on me, I mostly find your ability to get what you want while still carrying out your duty very inspiring.

*she grins*
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)