Justin
*Charlotte would turn her attention to the Mogash as she spoke. Scoffing at her remark of 'Can barely lift a sword.' She'd reassure herself that she could fight as good as any other. Charlotte would look back to Juna with a concerned look as the Canifor cut herself off, "Poor thing.". As Jace licked her, she'd smile at him, slowly pulling away and standing back up. She would turn back to the others, hearing the man on horse back speaks again.*
"Its nice to meet you Leo... Weaknesses? Im unsure, i suppose long range and dealing with multiple enemies at once. The last part is... Helpful i guess."
*Charlotte would let out a sigh. Her companions we're unfriendly, and she didn't know much of what to do now. The only thing she could was try to progress. She would clear her throat, attempting to project her voice out without yelling.* 
"Ok, we know where we need to go and what we need to do. I'd like to hear all of your strengths and weaknesses as well so we can make a proper strategy. Formation and organization is key to success!"
Robert
^"Mogash have no weaknesses." *Menkapa took Leo's hand wih a wider smile. She squeezed that offered hand as hard as she could and shook.* "For strengths, I can fight with spears and my axe. I hunt for a living so we will never starve. That I can promise with my honor." *Menakpa reached behind her back and pulled out the 2 handed double blade axe and presented it as a soldier then held it out to show its worth. For now she would have to trust her companion albeit what little trust and faith she put into them.

Among them she was the bigger one, well built and she didn't behind a beast or armor to be a successful warrior. She did underestmate her allies but pride continued to blind her judgement.
William
"Weaknesses...? I guess... Close combat..."
 *She ran a finger along the string of her bow that was slung across her torso. It would have made it obvious that she was more accustomed to archery. Sure she had her claws, teeth, and a dagger if it came down to close combat, but using them would make her feel like she was fighting as a desperate animal. Juna looked at Menakpa as she mentioned that she hunted and if it was any one of the others, Juna would have added that she hunted as well, but she kept quiet. Maybe she could do her own hunting if it came down to the group needing food. 


 Juna didn't know much about strategies in battle as she usually would keep herself away from the center of it, but at the very least it sounded good that someone knew how to plan out a method of attacking if anything were to happen while they attempt to rescue the children. Jace had returned to her, coming to sit down at her side. He stared pointedly at the others to show his mistrust, but the jackal didn't show any sign of a aggression to them.*
Nathan
*Heh... Cute. Manakpa couldn't see the raise in the crease of his lips, but she did take his hand. With a firm handshake, should she try to pull away he'd tighten his grip to become stronger than her own. Twice as strong even, as the sound of leather and clothe gripped tightly, for she could see his dull iris' staring into her own and no words would have to be spoken between the two. He simply wanted to ensure to her that she indeed* ***Did*** *Have a capable hand at her side in this endeavor, and that's all that had to be known. And so, he released his grip and attempted to make eye contact with Juna, at the very least looking her way in case she did the same in his direction.* 

``"You're an archer? Then Charlotte and I will be our front line, and Manakpa with stay with you as our range. If we are indeed dealing with.. Vile creatures, we need to ensure that if you're targeted, we have someone who can keep them at bay long enough."`` *Charles rounded back to outer end of their own little circle. Once more at the side of his steed, he began to speak once more behind plain steel.* ``"As previously mentioned, I do not plan on dying for you, but I will help to ensure you do not die for me. Though.. If we had more intel..."`` *His voice drifted off and a stare towards the one sending this party replaced it for a mere second.* ``"..About what those scouts anticipated, we could plan more thoroughly."``
Hollie
*The old man would begin to speak, albeit a bit nervously.*

"Y-Yes, of course there is payment. Such work deserves a reward. As for extra information, the scouts could not approach too closely, as they spotted what seemed to be a Beastkin sniffing the air. They ran, but were able to see what they described as a mountain of a man, a werewolf, and 2 demons, one big and one small."

"As for where they are, the scouts predicted that they would be at a stone bridge by midnight."
Justin
*Charlotte would choose to ignore the Mogash. Menakapa was obviously to prideful and stubborn to properly work with. She was a stereotypical Mogash alright, standoffish, prideful, and intolerant. The elf would turn to Juna, nodding as she spoke, "A weakness to close combat? Understandable, at least she gave an actual answer unlike the ogress." Then there was the knight, who seemed competent enough. He formulated a decent plan, though Charlotte would find fault in it. The elf didn't trust the ogress to protect her friend. She thought the Mogash would end up leaving Juna to fend for herself, while the ogress went to chase something. These thoughts were concerning ones, though she wouldn't voice them. Spreading more distrust among the group than there already was would be less than advisable. As the old man responded to the knight's question*
"A Titan, Wear wolf, and two Oni? That's an unlikely Combination. Usually i try to guess the enemy formation, but nothing comes to mind at the moment."
Frances
"I'll watch over our little friend here. You have my word." * Something in the Mogash had flipped a switch as all of a sudden she was willing to play ball for the team. Menakpa reached out slowly for Juna's head and scratched her behind the ears, of course only if she'd allow it.

Seems Leo's display of strength was enough to make Menakpa submit. One simple clue the rest would see as the "Ogress" Clasped her shaking hand with the other remembering the pure strength that overcame her.

Now this was a problem for Leo, as such behavior was considered flirtaceous among Mogash. Menakpa was small compared to her kind but to Macen, Silvanian, and Conifer? She was a tall big menacing. Bring a runt was believed to be a sign of weakness and Mogash didn't tolerate it. But for once a man challenged her and saw her pride and strength upfront.

Menakpa gave Leo an agitated look and then nodded her head. Even if Leo wasn't going to die for her, Menakpa decided she'd show her own strength by dying willing on the battlefield like a true soldier would. With honor and no hesitation.*
William
*Juna would move her head away as Menakpa reached for her ears. She didn't like it when just anyone tried to mess with them and even less when adding the suggestion of being someone's "Little friend." Juna knew she was short, the shortest in the whole group even, but that wouldn't mean anything to her when it came to range combat and she hated whenever someone found the need to point that out as if she didn't already know. The ogress' change of pace already unsettled her, something about her promise sounding more like a threat to Juna with how quick she was suddenly into the idea of helping. Jace would look at the others and let out a growl of warning, not liking the interaction.
 
 Juna listened to what the old man said they were up against and to her, it sounded like an odd group. Though looking at their own team, she couldn't really judge too much. It seemed like a tough matchup and she worried for Jace's safety as she knew the Jackal would dive head first into battle if not told otherwise even with the odds against him. Juna looked to Charlotte as she listened to her struggle with determining what the enemy formation could be. Between her and Leo, they seemed to be the only ones possibly capable of coming up with a strategy, but with Leo suggesting she'd be protected by Menakapa and Charlotte unable to plan out the enemies' strats, Juna's faith was slowly disappearing.*
Nathan
*Perhaps the formation mentioned wouldn't work. Clearly, Manakpa had left a sour impression on Charlotte and Juna and that distrust may end up being what breaks their formation when the going gets tough..* 
`"Supposedly we'll be able to intercept them by midnight at a bridge. Charlotte, if you stay with those two and approach their front, I can attempt to cut them off at the rear. It's likely more risky than it seems, but if you three focus on one at a time they'll be down before we know it.."` *Leonhart was throwing that idea out there simply for one thing: the comfort of the other two. He knew if they were that close knit there shouldn't be issues in their performance, not with the security of two others at any given time. His idea of cutting off their rear would have been only to ensure the two ranged had something to aim at, without them running off into whatever forest lay closeby and simply waiting for them. Even if they did make it past him, he'd take at least one of them down and use them for interrogation.*
`"If you two would like.."` *He drifted off, glancing at Charlotte and Juna* `"Manakpa can instead choose to join me in cutting off their rear. We can form a pincer attack that way.. But I am by no means going to say what's concrete without your opinions to confirm these plans."` *And so he waited for what everyone thought.. Charles may not have liked having to speak so much, nor would he usually allows himself to take control of any group, but he needed to make sure they weren't running in there blindly.*
Frances
*Menakpa remained silent slung her axe back behind her and crossed her arms.* "I sometimes forget that the other races can be so unreasonable." *Menkap went over to Leo and stood by his side.* "Whatever plan becomes less effective the more we bicker. We have a job to do and I like doing my jobs efficiently and quickly."
William
*Juna nods at the new plan. She could at least trust Charlotte's willingness to help. Seeing that Menakpa was seemingly becoming more impatient, she says:*
"Right... We should probably search for the kids before it's too late..."
*Jace would stand up as she says this, readying himself for the journey.*
Hollie
*Charlotte and Juna would be on the far side of the stone bridge, and they would be able to hide behind some nearby trees. Charles and Menakpa would be able to do the same. The bridge would be 50 feet long, and 10 feet wide. The rushing river was down below. Now all they had to do was wait for midnight.*

*After a little after midnight, 6 figures are easily spotted, and begin to cross the long bridge. Charlotte would only predict two of the enemies correctly though, as they would spot a fierce, red eyed Canifor. He didn't seem to be too strong, but he looked like he could tear someone to shreds. He was unarmored, with no weapons. The other correct guess was the Oni. A tall, muscular red Oni with a smug grin on his face wore leather armor, but had no weapon. However, his fists look like they've been used, a lot.*

*The mountain of a man would not be a Titan, but rather a Goluth. His gray skin mimicked that of a mountain, and a massive sledge hammer was slung over his shoulder. He appeared to be unarmored. The final enemy was a short one, a scarlet orange einerfin. He was wearing some almain rivet armor, along with semi-plate across the rest of his body. A longsword was slung over his back.*

*Their two targets would be seen walking in the center of the 4 enemies. They were both blindfolded, and had their hands tied. The girl, however, seemed to have much more steady footing than the boy.*
Justin
*After observing the targets, Charlotte would turn to Juna, whispering quietly.* 
"I'll cause a distraction, you try to snipe one of them with your bow... Wish me luck." 
*Charlotte would give a small smile before quickly moving out into the open. She would make herself visable, announcing in a loud voice to her opponents.*
"In the name of the law, I order you to stop! Drop your weapons and surrender quietly and release your prisoners or die!"
*She would draw her sword and shield, expecting a fight. She would get into a defensive stance, using her shield to cover most if her body. "A brawler, a martial artist if mage, a tank, and a swordmen. This seems hard enough..."*
William
*Juna kept low to the ground, nodding to Charlotte as she ran off to cause a distraction. She takes one of her arrows from her quiver and notches it onto her bow string. Jace would sit quietly at her side, waiting patiently as if this were any other hunting trip. Juna looked up and drew the string back, trying to figure out which one to hit first. She thought it would be better to go for the ones closest to Charlotte in case they tried charging her, but she also had to consider the children that could still be guarded by the others. A direct shot from the front could leave them distracted enough for whenever Charles and Menakpa decide to run in. She took a deep breath, hesitating for a moment. Lethal shots weren't her thing unless it was for hunting purposes, but now wasn't the time for her to think about it. She took aim for the enemies more so towards the front (assuming it was either the Canifor or Oni that were in front), waiting for them to make a move towards Charlotte. If they did, she would launch an arrow at whichever one remained closest to the children.*
Frances
*Menakpa held her breath as the opposing group moved pass them. She could barely make out the figures except the outlines with their movements. Her eyes watched the tow largest of the group travel forward while gripping the handle to one of her spears. Than out of no where Charlotte came into view and began shouting threats.*

"What in Gronnesh is she do-?" *The small sight of an arrow zoomed through the air and Menakpa reacted standing up and taking off several feet in front of her. With spear raised and angle her shot and released into into the air aiming for the largest of the group. Menakpa waited in place on Charles's orders drawing both hands behind her back. One spear for her right and her axe on the left.*
Nathan
*Now was the time for action. The pieces were all set up and conflict was the next card to be played.. He waited patiently as everyone chose their starting cards.. And admittedly, he was impressed to see Charlotte so fearless in the face of their opponents. An arrow was loosed, a spear was thrown, and to finish their pinch, Charles charged in to race for the entrance of the bridge behind them. Quickly, he muttered to his companion as he sprinted ahead and unsheathed his longsword which rang softly in the moon's night light.*
`"Come, Menakpa, we team the closest one!"` *In the darkness, his cloak floated behind him as an extension of the shadows itself, hood thrown over his head and mask, pauldrons, and guards shining from the light reflecting off of it once he had crossed the path and made his first step onto cobblestone and foundation with leather buckle boots and loose fitting pants. Hoping he could close the distance before they could ready themselves, he was prepared with kite shield strapped to his left hand and sword drawn/at the ready in his right. First things first, try to catch them before they could gather a formation.. And if that meant wedging himself into the enemy ranks he'd do so to isolate and separate at least one of them for Menakpa to focus on.*
Hollie
*As Charlotte appears in from of them, the group looks confused. The massive Goluth asks.*

"You plan to stop us? By yourself?"

*The loosed arrow would unfortunately be fired towards said person, and his skin turns a stony gray, the tip bouncing off his chest. He would look to her, but then take a spear to the shoulder. He would be knocked down, but surprisingly, the spear did not pierce his skin. He turned back to see the two figures there, and hefts his hammer.*

"Looks like we got ourselves a fight, boys."

*The Oni would slam his fists together.*

"Finally! I've been itching for a fight."

*He and the Canifor proceed to charge Juna and Charlotte, with the Oni shielding his furry friend. Looks like they're fast.*

*The einerfin, on the other hand, would roar, and suddenly his tiny body would grow massive, standing almost 10 feet tall. A massive Flit took his place as he and the Goluth charge Charles and Menakpa respectively.*

*The girl's hand would twitch, but nothing more.*