Celris' smile fell as she heard the news, "O-out settlements? ...Was everyone killed? Do you know the survivors?" She bit her lip, suddenly  in much more of a hurry to get to Tol'Sel.<br/>She'd have to watch herself there, too. If she's seen with Osbourne, or indeed if he's seen at all...<br/>Oz nodded, as if following her thoughts, "I shall have to remain hidden then. Seeing as I can't fly, perhaps you can shelter me with someone you trust."<br/>He was starting to sound more like himself, but his words were listless, containing no real dedication other than force of habit. He moved in the same way, as if lost in another world, dreaming.<br/>Celris grumbled but this was much better than pitching a fit. She felt like this wasn't real herself, Black was gone just like that.<br/>Celris tried to smile again, but she was less sure, it didn't reach her eyes. "We were on our way to Tol'Sel, when the serpent attacked. It killed our comrade. He...had something to do in Tol'Sel, I intend to fulfill his last objective."<br/>She ran a hand through her fur, trying to think, Black was dead, that was a shock and a bloody loss. She had no idea of his plans other than try to talk peace with the Feral. She could do that, and pray that this fortune teller he'd mentioned could help...or at the very least the Feral could help her figure it out.<br/>Now, her brothers might as well be- She closed her eyes and took a few breathes, no. They would not be ones to die so easily...however they were also not prone to backing down in the face of danger. She cursed and kicked the sand.<br/>"Oz you useless lump get up, we need to get to Tol'Sel. Now."<br/>After waiting a few seconds she snarled, "Don't think you'll get out of this being lazy. We will walk until we can't anymore and then some."<br/>Oz rose, carefully folding his wings until they were a bundle of slightly mangles feathers as long as Celris' arm. He took the remains of his cloak and wrapped them in it, tying that to his back. He hefted his halberd and turned to Celris. "Yes."<br/>Celris glanced at Cerosene and smiled uncertainly, "I know this might be a bit much for you but we have to save the world now. Will you accompany us to Tol'Sel? Dear Aclan, I need someone to keep me from going nuts."