[IC] Swords Beneath the Starlight

The woman smiles at Barnabas, charmed by his question.


"An exile, right? You'll do fine around here. Yes, I mean the bluebloods and better-than-thous. You're fine to speak up. Thanks."

Her eyes shift to Mazelina and Airitech.

"A holy woman and a man from the wolf king's court? Fun - you've got all flavors, it seems. I imagine this'll be a lovely little journey we're to have together."

She offers a bow and an introduction for Sunny and all others.

"I am Adara - no fancy surname like your pretty, princely friend, there - elected leader of the Free Peasants of the Wood. You'll find no need to memorize pretentious titles 'round here. All are equal, so long as you're under my protection."

Roland seems unamused.


"As they do in my company. I'll have to ask that this particular line of banter cease, ma'am - I don't appreciate it."


"I didn't appreciate your father's raids into my territory, either. But here we are - our interests aligned all the same. You need a guide into the land of the Laguz, and we happen to be on good terms with the Birds. We happen to not like Revotria, and you might have a chance at throwing them back. No love need be lost between us in order for this to be worth both our time."

Lain clears her throat, clearly eager to cut between the two of them before Roland has the chance to escalate.


"A-Ah, I'd love to introduce myself, but I believe the rules stipulated that the rest of our companions go first!! Would you all like to continue?"

She looks to the remaining members of the group, desperation in her eyes.