<em>That Luke...he is one to watch for, but I agree with his assessment of Bob.  He is certainly ambitious, and I have no doubt he wants to rule this world by himself. However, he might just have an accident while defending the princess. After all, I did tell him the attacks would be real,</em><br/>thought the archmage to himself. To him, anyone of significant power was a threat, and he always made sure to carefully pull the strings so that he'd come out on top. Silently, he entered his private chamber, and with a wave of his hand, several candles lit with black flames. On a pedestal in the center of the room, sat a piece of scrap metal that glowed with a dark luster reminiscient of a crows eye.<br/>-----------------------------------<br/>The princess, who had been stunned by the ferocity of the hell hound, finally gathered the wherewithall to speak to Bob. "Thank you kind sir, your aid has been much appreciated. My name is Saiyo. Mayhap you are travelling Eastward to Dormiran?" Her royal bearing evident in her manner of speech, though she was un-aware of it.<br/>-----------------------------------<br/>Helix turned around as he was about to exit the town.  He'd been asked by a certain over-protective wizard to keep an eye on a certain elf, and he had almost missed her through her disguise. He retraced their steps, and entered the inn. Non-chalantly sitting at a table, he ordered a pint of ale.<em>hey, he never said I couldn't have fun while I was at it.</em><br/>(OOC: Hope you don't mind Feefee, I took the liberty of having your wizard ask Helix to watch over Hazel. If you want me to change it, I'll gladly do so.)