~<span style="font-weight: bold"> Kahmori </span>~<br/><br/>Vendra was quick to follow Kahmori, climbing out of the wagon and grasping onto the blanket as if it was her very lifeline. Struggling she tried her best to wrap herself in the thick fabric and leave little of her flesh exposed. Kahmori noticed she stuck unusually close by his side. Likely to avoid being a target by the now countless amount of anthros that were busy doing as they were instructed. Vendra gazed at the city in awe, taken back by how beautiful it had been rebuilt as she half listened to the trio talking among themselves about it. A moment later Kahmori could feel the soft sensation of her little hands circling around his left wrist and clinging it to her body for some sense of comfort and protection.<br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>Kitts wrote:</cite>"Soldiers are not easily replaceable...but that goes for Caleb as well as us, eh? After all - you see how many he lost today, alone! </div></blockquote><br/><br/>It took Vendra a second to consider responding, she wished not to be sculled by speaking out of turn or adding bits of unwanted information. Yet, a warning may aid them in not becoming so overconfident and act brashly in future confrontations with other humans. “Forgive me for speaking out of turn. None among Caleb‘s forces were present in the ambush. Caleb uses his conquered nations conscripts to perform most of his suicide or within anthro territory missions. Doing so allows him to keep his the numbers of conquered nations thin, it lessens the risk of rebellion as they have few soldiers. The ones attacked were mostly of Nulas. More blind savages then soldiers. Fortunately, I only had to endure their company for a single evening. I come from Vanadiel myself”<br/><br/>(Xali)<br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Vanadiel is the nation in which Aldous Ir’Dane’s manor is located. Although Aldous did keep her a captive, he treated her with both respect and care(going as far as to teach her his magic) as well as with a sense of awe and desire. It’s up to Xali if she was even paying attention to Vendras comment or wishes to make anything of it.</div></div></div><br/><br/>~<span style="font-weight: bold"> Xali </span>~<br/><br/>Plaur was the first to jump out of the wagon Xali and the others had made a home out of during the trip. Offering his hand he lifted the leopardess off her feet and placed her upon the ground. “Xali, it was a pleasure spending a good deal of this trip speaking and learning about you. I’ve never met such a women with elegance and grace” Plaur wrapped his arms around her midsection and kissed her softly upon the cheek. Taking a few moments he basked in the last bit of warmth he would get to feel radiating from her fur before they were forced to depart. Releasing his hold he takes a step back and unstrings his backpack from his back and reaches into it. A few moments of shuffling later and he pulls out a silver vial filled with a seemingly glowing green liquid in it.<br/><br/>“I have a small parting gift, something that will ensure you don’t come to any lasting harm. A number of these were given to me by a wondering druid that the caravan happened to come across and aid. I can’t say for sure what’s inside of this vial, all I know is they have saved my life more times then I can count. I’d like for you to have the last one” Reaching for her hand he gives her little say in the matter. Placing it within her palm he closes forces her fingers to close around it. “Once the caravan unpacks its goods we will stay a single evening and depart in the morning. We will be back in two weeks…I intend to fulfill promises made in our conversations then” Looking down he gave the meaning to his words as he gazed upon her belly. Bringing his hand up he rubs his thumb across the fur upon her left cheek. “Farewell” He says before he makes his way to assist the other guards.<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Plaur gave Xali a potion of heal as if it was cast by a level 15 cleric.</div></div></div><br/><br/>~<span style="font-weight: bold"> Alexei </span>~<br/><br/>“Alexei!” Rela shouts without warning as she jumps up on his back, forcing him to give her a piggyback ride. “Looks like we are going to part ways now. Pity…would have been so much more enjoyable if you were hired as a caravan guard. I guess pew pewing humans will have to suffice for you now hrm?” Alexei could feel her resting her head upon his as she wrapped her arms tightly around his front. “It will be sometime before we happen to see one another again, do be a good boy till then!” Giggling she dangled a large potion filled with green fluids in front of his eyes in her typical sweet yet childlike behavior “A farewell gift! This shall make you as sneaky as a ninja it doesn‘t last long mind you” Placing a quick kiss on the back of his head she drops the potion towards his hands and jumps off his back and runs off before giving him anytime to respond.<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">If Alexei chooses to catch it <img alt=":P" src="./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif" title="Razz"/> Rela dropped a potion of greater invisibility into his hand. Potion lasts for 1d4+1 rounds.</div></div></div><br/><br/>~<span style="font-weight: bold"> Party </span>~<br/><br/>More then twenty armored guards in full plate wielding spears marched in formation from the gates, behind them three male wolves dressed in more elegant armor followed. By the designs upon their armor those with military knowledge would know the three held high rank. Drir approached the three and pulled a few pieces of parchment from his belt before handing one to each officer. A moment later two of them had parted to the gathering group of recruits, opening the scrolls they began to shout out names and the recruits quickly fell in line and followed. Unfortunately Drir was too indulged in his task to hear Kahmori’s cow comment. A moment later Drir turned back to face Kahmori, Xali and Alexei while speaking to the last officer. Although no words could me made out Drir was obviously pointing to the trio as he spoke.<br/><br/>A few minutes later all the recruits names had been called leaving just Kahmori, Xali and Alexei in the line up. Those called quickly followed their officer and disappeared into the city. Drir walked over to the trio still speaking to the last officer<br/><br/>“So these are the three you told me about. You trust their abilities?” Leon said as he approached the trio.<br/><br/>Drir offered a small chuckle at the officers doubt “I can vouch for their abilities. This is Kahmori, Xali and Alexei” Drir made a small gesture to point out each person as he spoke their names. “Each of them have unique abilities that you’ll find exceptionally useful”<br/><br/>“Excellent” Leon said with a grin “Forgive me for withholding introduction. I am Leon, second commander of Lakehaven. Drir was contracted to find a select few of outstanding ability. As time progresses…I suppose we will see if he chose correctly”  Offering his hand he shook each of the party members before offering the same to Drir “A pleasure as always Drir. May fortunes protect your caravans return”<br/><br/>Drir smiled and nodded to the officer before he turned to Kahmori “It’s been fun Kahmori. Try not to embarrass yourself too much eh?” Grinning as always he tossed a small vial filled with a red substance towards him. “Bull juice, I know you’ve been begging for it all trip. Sorry to deny you big guy” Chuckling he walked back to his caravan. He knew he’d miss the kitsune. Kahmori was a delight to have around.<br/><br/>Leon laughed as he watched Drir disappear “That Drir…I swear” Turning back to the party he kept the smile upon his face “Have you all gathered your possessions? You are to meet Helix up at the keep. I’ll escort you”<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Drir tossed Kahmori a potion of haste. Active for 1d4+1 rounds when drank</div></div></div><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Leon. Wolf officer Drir was speaking too<br/><br/><img alt="Image" src="http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o127/Miss_hinata/wolf.jpg"/></div></div></div>