<em>As the small group moves through Sigil, the fierce looks they give those around them cause the crowd to give them a wide berth, which, in the planar metropolis, means they aren't jostled, even though all around them the wanderers of the streets press close on all sides.<br/><br/>Neither does the group lack attention paid to it, and though Atelia certainly draws more than a few looks, her companions get the lion's share, each responding in their own way.<br/><br/>Nightshade, for her part, responds to each staring pair of eyes based on their owner. To greater demons and those of draconic breed, she nods respectfully, and, even, on occasion, graces one with a smile. To celestials and devils, she offers a glowering, menacing visage, and, while she retains her beauty, a hint of the power of her own draconic ancestry shining through, her appearance, in those moments, seems at once terrible and perfect. To all others, be they mortal, fey, lesser demons, rilmani, or else, she pays no mind, ignoring them as she sweeps through the crowds with grace and presence. Unlike her "sisters", as the succubi have come to refer to each other, the lavender-haired demoness is more picky with her partners, never deigning to bestow her favours to those she believes beneath her, the arrogance of a dragon among the other gifts her unusual bloodline has given her.<br/><br/>Reaver, for her part, is the most tense and vigilant. Unlike the two demons with which her mistress is travelling, the hamatula always follows orders to the letter and to the best of her ability, though not always to Atelia's wishes-- Reaver is, after all, a baatezu. The devil, of all of the fiendbinder's "harem" is typically the most withdrawn and aggressive. The bad blood between the demons and devils known as the Blood War has, in the past, consistently caused conflict between the bevy of demons and the sole devil that the archivist has, and though Reaver has come to something of a sense of mutual respect with Nightshade, likely due to the latter's slightly lawful leanings as a result of her blue dragon heritage, she still feels extraordinarily isolated on a regular basis, in comparison with the vague sense of "companionship" the tanari of the group share. As such, she channels her resentment and loneliness into combat, making her the fiercest of Ateila's guardians.<br/><br/>Bonesaw, for his part, grins widely and almost hungrily at all the prey and souls that swirl about him. Of course, he can't do anything about any of them, at the moment, but all of the other three know the moment someone does something stupid, something he can interpret, however loosely, as an attack on any of them, he or she will be dead, or wish they were. The babau, is, self-admittedly, a simple creature of bloodthirsty impulse and tremendous appetite, both of which make him cruel and powerful. If any of Atelia's fiends fear another of their number, they fear Bonesaw.<br/><br/>The tavern, the Black Axe, is known for being a place of safety for those of differing opinions to discuss matters frankly without fear of violence... from the other parties. Of course, the formidable bouncers will likely dispose of any foolish enough to try to start any trouble. As the party of four steps in, a half-fiendish minotaur, a bright, intelligent look on his face, scans them inquisitively, particularly Atelia and Nightshade, though, to his credit, he makes no advances. <br/><br/>"Atelia Primrose?"<br/><br/>In the tavern itself, tables bustle with interesting characters. A glib, ostentatiously dressed male drow rogue arguing with an elegant, refined-appearing female moon elven swordsage, with a male human paladin, a female aasimar cleric, and a female tiefling warlock laughing in amusement at their antics at one table. At another, an ogre mage and a war troll are discussing military strategy, while at yet another, a balor and a pit fiend are heatedly debating what the outcome of the Blood War will be. Less noticable groups or individuals are scattered about the room as well, and undoubtedly one of these is her future employer.</em>