Log Date: 3/26/98 
Log Intro:
	After being finally released from Blue Mountain, Rayek returned to
 the Palace of High Ones.  He was reunited with Ktai only to find her
 pregnant by Recognition with another elf; torn by this, but not willing
 to admit it, Rayek and his life-bearing lovemate journey to Sorrow's
 End in hopes of spreading the good news of Rayek's release and seeing
 Savah and other friends.  However, much to Rayek's dismay, the village
 known as Sorrow's End has fallen into near chaos after the Festival of
 Flood And Flower was interrupted by an attack on the Mother of Memory
 made by the Underworlders, specifically Lord Morganthe.
	Suntop informed Rayek of what had happened, and now the Airwalker
 dwells on what to do, using it as an excuse to draw his attention away
 from the personal matter of Ktai and her child.  He has his own ideas
 of what should be done, but, as it usually happens, his ideas conflict
 with that of those around him..

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Tefyin looks at you for a moment.

Suntop looks up from his spot against a Canopy pole and grins at Rayek.

Larias rises and glides to the table of food, hand selecting for once.

Rayek approaches the Dancing Square, a hand lifted to brush a stray hair
 from his eyes. At the sound of voices, the Airwalker pauses just on the
 outskirts of the Square, looking in with slightly lifted brows. As eyes
 turn towards him, he 'hmfs!' softly, then inclines his head slightly.
 "Greetings.."

WolfFlame smiles to Terlis and nods, "As soon as I have a moment I shall
 stop by your hut."

Terlis glances to Rayek and nods in greetings before turning back to
 WolfFlame and nodding. "Good... keep the shield. It's yours."

Larias looks at you for a moment.

Winterblessing looks at the stranger who entered.

WolfFlame smiles and nods as she takes the shied with a nod of thanks

Terlis turns and makes his way over to sit down under a canopy.
 "Welcome, Rayek."

Suntop pushes himself off of the pole and goes over to Rayek. He
 chuckles slightly. "Keeping wolfrider time, hrm?"

WolfFlame takes the shield and rises from her seat, "I should go check
 on the tribe...if you will excuse me"
WolfFlame smiles to Terlis and Stormfist before scurrying off
WolfFlame goes north.
WolfFlame has left.

Rayek only nods in reply to the greetings directed towards him, his arms
 arranging themselves over his chest. At Suntop speaks to him, his
 golden gaze shifts to the sun-haired elf and a wry smile takes his
 face. "I find it harder to sleep now. I sleep less than before, if ever
 some nights."

Winterblessing blushes at a send.

Tel-tela smiles and stands up and walks over to whee Terlis sits,
 smiling a look at him

Terlis arranges himself comfortably under the canopy and then glances up
 at Tel-tela.

Suntop's smile fades. "That isn't good, Rayek..."

Winterblessing shakes her head.

Rayek's shoulders roll back, a line appearing between his brows, perhaps
 disliking Suntop's concern. "It affects me little, Suntop," he shrugs
 it off. "I am not tired."

Suntop locksends ** Like a High One... **

Terlis glances to Rayek and offers his lap to Tel-tela. "Is there
 something different about you, Rayek?"

Tefyin nods...

You locksend ** ((shortly)) That was her intent, was it not? To grant me
 the form of a High One to match the magic I wielded. ((dryly)) Why not
 the sleeping habits as well. ** to Suntop.

Tel-tela smiles, and slides into Terlis's lap

Rayek's eyes rest on Suntop, expression drying somewhat, but speaks to
 Terlis, though his gaze does not shift. "Yes," the Airwalker answers
 simply, his tone flat.

Terlis nods and wraps his arms about Tel-tela. "I thought so."

Rainor looks at you for a moment.

Winterblessing nods at a send.

Larias has disconnected.

Suntop locksends ** But why? <<sudden confusion>> And why was I not even
 touched? **

Tel-tela mms and snuggles back against his "not sleeping can
Tel-tela says "can't be good Rayek"

Starchaser arrives from the crossroads, looking around to see who is
 here.
Starchaser has arrived.

Rainor watches Suntop and Rayek quietly

Terlis leans in to kiss the back of Tel-tela's shoulder.

Larias heads for the shelter of the canopy.
Larias has left.

Tel-tela mms and smiles, and waves to Starchaser from Terlis's lap
 "hihi" and smiles

Starchaser waves back to Tel-Tela with a smile, and a wink at Terlis

A corner of Rayek's lips quirks, gaze flickering briefly to Tel-tela,
 expression still dry. "Lack of sleep is only 'not good' for those that
 need it, apparently," he answers, tone still flat, then glances once
 more to Suntop. He shrugs once more, shoulders rolling forward this
 time, then gaze flickering to Starchaser, brief as his others, when he
 arrives.

Tefyin blinks at a send...

You locksend ** ((quietly)) It is.. hard to explain. ** to Suntop.

Starchaser watches the dark one quietly

Terlis returns the wink to Starchaser.

Suntop looks up at Rayek, his eyes wide and looking too-old once again.

Starchaser surveys the quiet assemblage

Suntop locksends ** So now you resemble them in all ways... **

You locksend ** ((dryly)) Indeed. ** to Suntop.

Quiet to your ears, but not to minds.

Tefyin blinks...

Tel-tela runs her hands down Terlises legs

Rayek only stands, not even moving from his place on the outskirts of
 the Square, His fingers tighten over his arms, gripping the flimsy
 fabric of his attire tightly, still gazing to Suntop. His lips quirk in
 a bitter smile, yet still he says nothing.

Winterblessing stands and moves away from Tefyin.

Stormfist sits, watching all silently.

Terlis smiles and tickles Tel-tela's belly.

Tefyin sighs and sits there...

You locksend to Suntop, Rayek sends after a moment of silence has
 passed, ** This.. disturbs you? **

Suntop chews on a nail.

Tel-tela giggles, and mmmms, leaning back more against Terlis, turning
 her head to kiss his neck softly

Tefyin stands and walks...no, jogs, into the garden...
Tefyin leaves the dancing square, heading for the peaceful cool green of
 the Garden of Shade and Sweet Water.
Tefyin has left.

Rayek's eyes flicker briefly to the departing Go-Back, then swiftly
 resume their rest on Suntop, weight shifting only slightly.

Winterblessing leaves the dancing square, heading for the peaceful cool
 green of the Garden of Shade and Sweet Water.
Winterblessing has left.
Winterblessing arrives from the Garden of Shade and Sweet Water,
 brushing an errant leaf from her shoulder.
Winterblessing has arrived.

Starchaser just seems to quietly enjoy having people around, no matter
 how silent they are

Suntop locksends ** No...well, perhaps...just the fact that She can do
 such a thing...and she did it for spite, yet now you are as close to
 being a High One as She... **

Terlis leans back and closes his eyes.

Winterblessing goes to Starchaser and lays her head on his shoulder for
 comfort.

Starchaser hmms thoughtfully and puts an arm around Winterblessing

Suntop continues to look up at Rayek.

Tel-tela reaches up and caresses Terlis's ears as she kisses

You locksend ** If not more. ((there is amusement as well as pride, his
 ego nursed, if only slightly)) But She outranks me in age and
 experience. Winnowill.. and Morganthe.. are wisened. She -knows-.. She
 has done this and will do it again. Of that, I hold no doubts. ** to
 Suntop.

Suntop locksends ** But you have more imagination than she does...in
 doing this to Cutter she hurt him far more than doing this to you...I
 wonder if she even saw that... **

Terlis mmmms and kisses Tel-tela back gently.

You locksend ** ((shortly)) She probably did. ** to Suntop.

Starchaser leans his head on Winterblessing's

Eager arrives from the crossroads, looking around to see who is here.
Eager has arrived.

Tel-tela giggles softly, and turns in his lap, so she's facing him, and
 keeps kissing Terlis

WildFire lands softly on the ground.
WildFire has arrived.

Suntop locksends ** Then why do the same thing to you? **

Winterblessing sucks on one of her knuckles, thinkin.

Stormfist smiles and waves a hand at Wildfire. "Heyla! "

WildFire slides off her wolf as they enter the square and she looks
 around a bit.. Her green eyes are somewhat narrowed.. She lets her
 expression lighten a bit at the sight of Stormfist.. ** Heyla **

Rayek stands on the outskirts, arms folded over chest. He glances to the
 new arrival(s?) briefly, eyebrows arching, then flicks his gaze back to
 Suntop swiftly.

You locksend ** She called it.. a gift. ** to Suntop.

Terlis chuckles into the kiss and tickles Tel-tela's sides and belly.

Suntop frowns briefly at a send, glancing quickly at those entering the
 Square before looking back at Rayek.
Suntop locksends ** Or a curse... **

Eager pads over to a cool spot to sit and rest.

Tel-tela smiles, and gently bits his lip, pulling a little, herhands
 caressing his shoulders

You locksend ** ((mildly, but sharp)) You think my newfound appearance a
 curse? ** to Suntop.

WildFire looks at you for a moment.

Suntop locksends ** <<quickly>> Not yours, Rayek... **

You locksend ** Mmn. ((He lets that slide, considering your words
 thoughtfully)) Cutter's, then. ** to Suntop.

WildFire glances around the square, green eyes lingering on those she
 doesn't know.. a good portion of you.. then she looks to Stormfist ** I
 can't get in.. looks like we need a better plan ** She gives a slight
 sigh and then sits near her wolf, leaning back against him as she
 drains what's left of her waterskin

You sense in a locksend, Suntop sends simply, ** He is a wolfrider...you
 are not. **

Stormfist sighs and nods, "Entrances closed up? "

Terlis chuckles and pushes Tel-tela away a little. "Mind our guests, my
 fiesty maiden."

Quickblade emerges from the shelter of the canopy.
Quickblade has arrived.

Stormwing arrives from the south boundary path.
Stormwing has arrived.

Rayek's eyes flicker to Terlis and Tel-tela, golden gaze flickering
 almost amusedly as one corner of his lips quirks up. Without turning
 his head, he glances once more to Suntop, and hmfs! softly beneath his
 breath. "Indeed.." he murmurs aloud, more to himself than anyone else.

Tel-tela pouts, but nods, and turns back around in his lap, and settles
 down

WildFire nods ** Yeah.. I sent, but no one responded after awhile.. **
WildFire shrugs helplessly..

Stormfist nods slightly.

WildFire fingers the fur of her wolf, reclinging against him as Eager
 rests

Stormfist begins to think again.

Suntop glances away from Rayek and to Stormfist. "We still have the
 other idea..."

Stormwing casually strolls through, taking a quick look around as he
 moves long.

Stormfist nods to Suntop, "Aye...we do. "

Terlis wraps his arms back around Tel-tela's waist and whispers to her.

WildFire looks to Suntop and stormfist.. **What other idea? **

Stormwing leaves the dancing square, heading for the peaceful cool green
 of the Garden of Shade and Sweet Water.
Stormwing has left.

Stormfist nods to Wildfire.

Suntop flicks a glance to Rayek as it was more the Airwalker's idea.
 "Bartering...perhaps we can get them free without bloodshed and lives
 lost."

Quickblade steps in from under the canopy. His dark gaze moves from face
 to face quickly. He soon blinks his eyes as he turns around to find a
 place to sit.

Nova has arrived.
Nova has left.

WildFire glances over to Rayek..

Starchaser snorts at the word 'bartering'

Quickblade closes his eyes, sending coldly ** Wyh would we want to spare
 their lives? **

Terlis shakes his head to Tel-tela and whispers again.

Nova has arrived.
Winterblessing dropped Nova.

WildFire glances over to Quickblade a moment.. her eyes dart about from
 elf to elf as they speak or send...

The slightest of smiles etches on Rayek's lips, his stance becoming more
 at ease, though he holds himself slightly taller. "Bartering," he
 repeats, flicking an arched eyebrow in Starchaser's direction. "We give
 the Underworlders what they want, they spare -our- kin's lives," he
 notes with a sharpness that directs itself particularly to Quickblade.
 "..and as little bloodshed as possible is made."

Tel-tela kisses Terlis's cheek and stands up

Suntop looks to Quickblade. "They are still elves...and elves do not
 kill other elves."

WildFire looks at Suntop with a lifted brow ** Says who? **

Rainor says "What is it they want?"

Nova lays near Winterblessing.. His bondmate within the ground beneath
 his paws. With a soft whine, the wolf looks to Winter and sighs.

Quickblade turns his head away in shame at Suntops remark "Yes..."

Tel-tela smiles and walks towards the garden
Tel-tela leaves the dancing square, heading for the peaceful cool green
 of the Garden of Shade and Sweet Water.
Tel-tela has left.

Suntop meets WildFire's gaze. "What do you mean? They -are-." He then
 turns to Rainor. "I don't know yet."

Winterblessing looks at Nova and scratches behind his ears. "Mother's
 poor bond."

"We have yet to find out," Rayek flicks the reply to Rainor, then shifts
 his amber-touched gaze to settle it on WildFire. It narrows noticeably,
 a disdainful and surprised look stretching across his face. "-You-
 would kill an elf, maiden?" the Airwalker murmurs quietly, then shakes
 his head, glancing to Suntop, smile bitter. "And.. whether we like to
 admit it or not, they are elves. "

WildFire sends openly ** I meant.. who says elves don't kill elves.. **

Terlis says "The way says..."
Terlis speaks softly, eyes closing and head leaning back against a
 canopy support.

Nova gives a short growl to the comment that they are elves. His general
 air shows he doesnt are.

Rainor says "What...what if what they want is something we can not or
 will not give?"

Stormfist shakes his head to himself, knowing what Wildfire is talking
 about.

WildFire shakes her head and looks to Rayek ** Never, my friend.. but I
 know of those who have.. or would, if given the right circumstance **

Starchaser nods, "Killing elves...killing our ow people..is *not* the
 Way. At leat, not our Way. It may be the Way of the five-fingers, but I
 don't see any here,.,,?" He peers around for effect

Quickblade sends solmnly ** When family is in grave danger, from one of
 a cold heart, exceptions must sometimes be made. ** He opens his eyes
 and glares to Suntop and Rayek

Suntop rubs at the back of his neck. "Hopefully it will be something we
 can meet..."

Terlis says "Aye, Rayek, there are those here who truly believe the
 Underworlders do not classify aas elves anymore."

WildFire glances to Terlis a bit and she frowns slighty.. ** They are
 elves. **

Starchaser makes a small noise of disbelief "So we can decide who is an
 elf or not as we like? as seems convenient, or suits our whims? Never
 at her worst, did anyone ever suggest that even the Black Snake herself
 was aught but an elf..."

Rainor bites his lip

The Elder seems quite bothered by the idea

Starchaser says "bad enough that we have to kill in self-defence..,."

Suntop glances to Terlis. "So the Underworlders aren't elves
 anymore...then once they're all dead, who is next? Gliders? Then who?"
 He shakes his head. "No...they are all elves...no matter what...they
 have just lost the meaning of what it means to be children of the High
 Ones."

"It is wrong.." Rayek says simply. "..for elves to kill elves." His
 eyebrows arch at WildFire, golden eyes darkening, the amber in them
 appearing more solid. He ignores Quickblade's glare, for apparently he
 had not been listening. As little bloodshed as possible is the point of
 bartering. His voice is openly cold, but quite, almost toneless. "Then
 I pity those that do not believe them elves. If She had twisted me to
 her side.." The Airwalker frowns softly and lifts a hand, regarding it
 with knitted brows, slender fingers closing into a slender fist.
 "..would I not still be an elf? Elves are elves.. and should not be
 killed by kin. Besides.." His expression dries with worry and anger.
 "Their evil would flood the Palace of High Ones. Their spirits would
 plague it, and those that dwell within it as well."

Terlis lifts his head and looks at WildFire. "I never said I was one of
 them."
Terlis cuts a glance to Suntop with his words as well.
Terlis says "I would be the last to lower myself to killing another
 elf."

** By appearence they are, But not by heart ** Quickblade tighthens his
 fist ** Elves do not capture each other, raid their own villages...
 cause this kind of hurt upon their fellow elves.... As far as I'm
 concerned, the moment they raided the village, they were no longer
 elves... and I would not hesitate to kill one, if it ment getting
 Silvermist back. **

WildFire looks to Rayek.. ** I agree with you.. it's wrong.. but not all
 of our kind agree.. The underworlders are not like Sunfolk or
 wolfriders.. they do not see things as clearly as we do **

Nova whines again at Winterblessing. Maybe he worries. Maybe not. But he
 still looks so sad.

Stormfist looks to Quickblade, ** Thinkk about what you are saying. If
 you had an underworlder on his knees before you, helpless, would you 
-truely- strike him dead? Or is it just your anger speaking? **

Starchaser looks down and pets Nova

Suntop arches a golden brow at Quickblade. ** So does that mean that
 that when the Wolfriders first invaded Sorrow's End they were no longer
 elves? If I recall the stories correctly they captured Leetah...** He
 looks to Rayek for confirmation.

Rayek's eyes cut a swift, sharp path to Quickblade and narrow in anger
 and frusteration. His sending, practiced and sharpened with anger,
 slices through the thick of the thoughts that pass through the Square,
 icy and cold, but firey as well. The Airwalker's temper has been
 touched. ** Then you would condemn the Palace of High Ones itself for
 your anger and vengeance. **

Rainor scowls at the sending

WildFire actually gives a faint smirk at Rayek's sending.. but she sends
 nothing..

Terlis closes his eyes again and leans his head back against the canopy
 support, folding his arms across his chest.

Skystorm emerges from the shelter of the canopy.
Skystorm has arrived.

Starchaser nods in agreement with the Airwalker

Rayek does not meet Suntop's gaze, perhaps not noticing it, or perhaps
 disregarding it. His gaze is settled firmly on Quickblade, eyes
 narrowed to golden slits. There are few things precious to this once
 Chief Hunter of the Sun Village. The Palace of High Ones could be found
 highly marked on that list.

Starchaser growls "it is *not* the Way." Quiet authourity fills his
 voice, that of one who has lived the way for too many eights of eights
 of eights of turns

Rainor looks at Suntop and asks quietly "What is being Said?

WildFire taps her fingers lightly on her knee as she bends it close to
 her chest ** We're getting off subject here.. the point is to retrieve
 our kin.. peaceful ways are preferred... so before we get ready to meet
 them with swords crashing, let's see what they want.. **

Stormfist sighs, "Aye Wildfire. This bickering amongst ourselves is
 getting us nowhere. "

Suntop glances to Rainor. "Some believe the Underworlders have forgotten
 what it is to be an elf."

Winterblessing hugs Nova and mutters comforting nothing's into the
 wolf's ears. She too, is very lonely without Silvermoon and Slate.

Rayek glares at Quickblade a moment more, then tears his gaze from him
 to settle on the rest, his arms tightly folded. ** Indeed, ** the
 Airwalker sends sharply, speech given way to the more direct method of
 sending. ** That is why I advise the bartering. They will most likely
 not harm their prisoners then, and we will gain back those that we have
 lost with as little bloodshed as usual. **

Starchaser hugs Winterblessing comfortingly

WildFire taps her fingers on her chin and looks to stormfist a moment

Terlis says "What do you suppose they will wish in exchane?"
er exchange

Skystorm slips in, blending into a small grouping of elves near the
 perimeter of the square.

Suntop shakes his head. "We don't know..."

Quickblade eyes darken on the others ** I have heard the stories too,
 but they were not a threat to her, they wern't treating her as though
 she were an animal. ** he points away ** He currupted me a long time
 ago<He not reffering to anyone in particular, but someone in
 Quickblade's past> It started with me felling the same way you all
 felt... 'It is wrong to kill another elf' 'Maybe he'll change' ** He
 turns to Rayek ** 'perhaps I can turn him away with as little bloodshed
 as possible' But she had to suffer for my, our holding off. My sister
 died thanks to me.. I was currupted from the moment I swung my blade at
 him... **

Bria arrives from the crossroads, looking around to see who is here.
Bria has arrived.

Suntop turns to look at Quickblade. ** Have you been to the Palace and
 spoken with your sister? **

You locksend to Quickblade, Rayek sends icily without looking at you, **
 It is not a matter of whether or not they'll change. If you kill them,
 their dark spirits will fly to the Palace and corrupt it. **

WildFire looks to Quickbalde, a gentle green gaze regarding him ** MY
 mother was tortured and so was I, for that matter, by an elf.. one of
 the Underworld.. yet my mother also took a lifemate from there.. and he
 was kind and loving.. they are not all the same.. I grew up down
 there.. not all are like we.. but some -are- ... and they may be
 desperate.. until we know -why- this is happening.. we shouldn't be
 quick to kill them.. **

Stormfist hrmms at something.

"And you would condemn your sister's spirit as well," Rayek notes, tone
 hard, but not callous. "If the Underworlders' spirits were set free to
 the Palace, they would corrupt it. The spirits that dwelt inside would
 suffer because of it."

Stormfist sends openly ** The many spirits inside it already wouldn't be
 able to overtake them? Even with all the high one's spirits? **

Terlis says "Let us not forget that when it all boils down to it... the
 Underworlders are still kin."

The wolf chuffs, watching the gathered group with his bright eyes. He
 thing lays his head on Winterblessing's lpa.

WildFire glances around the square a moment, then regards Stormfist
 again, curiously

Rayek sends simply, ** Perhaps. But would you take that chance? ** That
 sending is directed towards Stormfist, no anger or frusteration, simply
 words strung together with meaning. He then glances to Terlis and
 smiles, though bitterly, inclining his head to him. "Indeed. One could
 deny it for the whole of their life, yet they are still kin."

Winterblessing scratches under Nova's chin, half listening to the things
 the elder-elves were saying. She is half lost in her own thoughts.

Stormfist nods to Rayek, "I'd rather not take that kind of chance, no."

Quickblade turns his head away, his eyes beginnig to water up He sends
 openly, though it is directed at Rayek ** You wouldn't understand, you
 led a shelterd life... with loving parents, a tribe to help you, but I
 had nothing. He tormented all of us.... My soul will always be scared
 with his death. I'm surprised he isn't tormenting my sister, even in
 death... **

WildFire nods a bit.. She scritches behind her wolf's ears and smiles as
 Eager's eyes close

Terlis covers a smirk at Quickblade's words, waiting for the maelstrom
 that is Rayek to let go.

Suntop watches as well, silent.

WildFire looks to Rayek, quietly regarding him

Stormfist stands, sighing. "I'm sorry all, but I must get some rest.
 I'll see you later. "

Skystorm taps a finger against her lips, her expression thoughtful.
 Still, she remains silent.

WildFire sends openly ** sleep well stormfist **

Stormfist nodsto Wildfire.

WildFire nods to Stormfist

Stormfist goes north.
Stormfist has left.

Winterblessing pets Nova's ears. The motion seems to settle her
 unsureness.

WildFire sends openly ** who exactly is missing? Simmel, Twilight,
 Silvermist.. who else? **

Rainor says "How do we find out what they want with out them attacking
 us as we approach cause they think we are attacking them?"

Suntop answers Rainor. "Through Savah."

WildFire looks at suntop..

Rayek bristles. Oh, how he bristles. With barely a glacne paid to
 Stormfist, the Airwalker's eyes narrow on Quickblade's turned back,
 fingers curling into fists, though still his arms are folded. ** Your
 thoughts dwell on the past, Wolfrider, ** he sends icily. ** My life
 was not sheltered, nor parents loving. Think on the trouble at hand,
 not on what the past says to you. ** He then flicks his gaze from
 Quickblade, swallowing his anger. This is not the time, Black-Hair.
 Bottle the anger, ignore him, pay attention on what is now. "Treestump
 and Tyleet are also taken as well, are they not?"

Suntop nods to Rayek's question. "They are..."

Skystorm finally does speak, replying to Rainor's question. "Through an
 intermediary, with a set number of people to attend a meeting for
 negotation, perhaps."

Terlis nods, eyes saddening at the mention of Savah.
Terlis says "They've kidnapped our friends and family. I hardly think
 they'll sit for a simple and civil meeting."

Rainor says "Oh, So why don't we find out what they want?"

Suntop glances to SkyStorm. "Rayek and I will be there...as well as
 Savah and Morganthe. It is safest done this way...it is more difficult
 to do harm."

Skystorm nods to Suntop. "Aye."

WildFire regards Suntop curiously a moment.. Then her gaze shifts to
 Rayek ... then back to suntop

Rayek only nods as Suntop speaks. Finally, the Airwalker tears himself
 away from the outskirts of the Square, taking quiet steps in the
 direction of the canopy, where Suntop is(?). His arms unfold to rest on
 his hips, inclining his head again.

Winterblessing sighs and buries her face into Nova's rich fur.

Quickblade heardly regards Rayek's sending, thinking them to be only a
 spoild child's whine. ** Fine, balckhair, If you want to barter
 something, barter me... They want slaves, let them have some... **

WildFire sends evenly ** No ** She regards everyone present with a
 nearly icy green glare... then asks ** How many of you have dealt with
 Underworlders in their domain? How many of you -know them? **

Suntop shakes his head again. "We won't be in their domain."

WildFire's eyes land on Quickblade ** What purpose would there be to you
 becoming their slave? Where would your Silvermist rather you be? How
 will she feel with you working your hide off amongst the trolls? **

Winterblessing nods at a send. She curls her fingers in Nova's fur and
 contemplates what she has been told.

WildFire looks to Suntop ** Where do you intend this to take place?
 Here? **

Rayek sends mildly, ** No. We will be 'Out'. **

Suntop leans back up against the Canopy pole. "It won't be in anyplace
 really...but I will be here...so will Rayek...and the others will be
 there."

Terlis nods.

Quickblade shakes his head ** I don't know what to think about her...
 all this mention of bloodshed, what's to say she isn't dead yet... then
 what would be my pourpose in staying out here? **

Winterblessing hugs Starchaser suddenly and thanks him.

Starchaser smiles proudly at Winterblessing, hugging back

Suntop glances quickly to Quickblade. "If that is what is marring your
 judgement I can see if she is alive..."

Terlis says "Do you FEEL she is dead?"

WildFire regards Quickblade after a few moments and shakes her head..
 Then she looks to Rayek and Suntop ** that makes no sense... you have
 to be -someplace- **

Skystorm chuckles, and taps her head. "I think they mean in here."

Quickblade turns to Terlis ** No, not exactally.. **

Terlis says "Then hold on to that hope."

Bria looks QUickblade up and down, ** You think her that weak? Anyone
 lifemating you has to have a head made of stone and the spirit of the
 wolf that seems to live in you **

Terlis says "Use that to curb your anger."

Suntop locksends ** They are so eager for a fight... **

Rainor says ":sighs "I might as well go to bed, I can't contribute much
 when I miss half of the discussion///"

You locksend ** ((In a send that uses no words, Rayek expresses his
 weariness. This is getting -tedious-. His anger since touched, he
 regards many of them, save a few, dull-witted and locked to their ways.
 Eager for a fight indeed. Idiots. He would rather do the bartering in
 silent, withOUT their incessant, frusterating questions.)) ** to
 Suntop.

Terlis stands up, unable to keep still now. He moves about those sitting
 here like a football coach giving a pep talk to his team - hands
 clasped behind his back, pace slow. "We have all lost ones dear to us,
 but if we rush in there now with our blood hot and tempers as sharp as
 daggers it will do us no more good than sitting here."

WildFire looks to Rainor.. She tilts her head curiously..

You sense in a locksend, Suntop tries to calm... ** I know they seem
 slow to you...but they have lost loved ones and are worried...but I do
 agree. The bartering should be done in private...we don't need the
 interruptions. **

Terlis says "And we ALL have to remember that we are not the only ones
 who have lost someone near and dear to us. But they aren't dead or
 harmed and that should be incentive enough for us to work this out the
 best way possible and curb our feelings to keep clear heads."

You locksend ** ((sharply)) Then why do we stand here still? Why do we
 explain this to them at all? ** to Suntop.

Suntop locksends ** So that they know that something is being done.
 Otherwise there would be complete chaos. **

WildFire lowers her gaze a bit..

Rayek snorts softly, gaze resting on Suntop and narrowing.

You locksend ** ((dryly)) There already is. ** to Suntop.

WildFire absently toys with a braided lock of hair.. She regards
 everyone a moment.. then looks to Rayek and suntop ** So is the manner
 you've suggested the only way you two wish to approach this? **

Starchaser says "harming the UnderWorlders only adds to the risk of our
 own people being hurt...perhaps badly"

Suntop inclines his head and meets Rayek's gaze.
Suntop locksends ** At least they are not charging down there, weapons
 brandished. **

Skystorm nods. "Better to see what they want, first." Her eyes take on a
 slightly feral gleam as she continues. "And if that trail does not seem
 if it is bearing fruit, perhaps then it would be best to consider other
 options..."

Winterblessing leaves the dancing square, heading for the peaceful cool
 green of the Garden of Shade and Sweet Water.
Winterblessing has left.

You locksend ** At least. ** to Suntop.

Suntop nods to WildFire. "If this doesn't work then we will work
 together on another plan."

Quickblade shakes his head and undos his hair, letting it fall freely to
 his waist. He stands ** but standing here, arguing will do us no good
 either.... ** He sighs ** Terlis is right, I shall put my temper aside
 ** Flashes a quick glance at Rayek **and We can discuss Rayek's Plan..
 A peaceful trade agreement... no bloodshed, no war... no more losses **

Rayek's eyes lift at Quickblade's send and a smile, not -entirely-
 bitter and smug, crosses the Black-Hair's lips. He can only nod, saying
 nothing, sending nothing, at least not openly.

WildFire nods a little and looks at Rayek, curiously again

Skystorm glances at Rayek, her interest kindled. Trade, is it?

Suntop pushes himself up to stand with a sigh. "I will try to talk to
 savah to organize a meeting..."

Bria looks at Quickblade, ** Be not so swift to trade yourself, for what
 good is that to your lifemate. She free once more and you trapped
 below. **

Quickblade thinks for a second ** By my experince, ones who live
 underground, may need help with supplies like, food, herbs, meat ect..
 That is what we could start with... **

WildFire shakes her head ** They are not hard up for supplies **
WildFire sends openly ** there is ample food down there **
WildFire sends openly ** and they are not meat-eaters **

Rainor says "will you need anything? water or a meal for before or
 after?"

Terlis stops to glance at Quickblade a moment, and then glances to Rayek
 and Suntop looking almost relieved.

Rainor asked that of Suntop

"Trade," Rayek repeats simply for those that had not caught his
 explanation of before. "Suntop and I will speak with Morganthe and
 Savah. They will state their demands and we will meet them as best we
 can. In exchange, we get our kin back safe and sound." He leaves it at
 that, glancing to Suntop and inclining his head to him. "You will
 inform me when we can meet..?"

Suntop smiles and shakes his head at Rainor. "No thank you..."
Suntop nods to Rayek. "Of course."

You locksend ** ((quietly)) I will need to speak with Ktai.. and.. Ember
 as well. ** to Suntop.

Suntop locksends ** Yes...I would like to have Ember there with
 us...just in case... **

Rainor sighs wishing he could be more help

Quickblade turns to Rayek, thinning his eys slightly, not coldly, but
 intently ** And IF your plan deosn't work, I will gather some to try
 and steal our captives ** He emphsizes ** With as little Bloodshed as
 possible **

Starchaser hrms "Wildfire...they are not meat-eaters...but what of our
 people?"

Skystorm nods slowly, having been one of the ones who had missed the
 explanation before. "It is good."

Rayek inclines his head once more to Quickblade.. in thanks? in
 acknowledgement? It is hard to tell for, again, the Airwalker falls
 silent, lips pressed into a thin line.

WildFire nods ** That's a good point.. ""

Suntop starts to head to his home then...

Terlis says "Why not work with those trying to devise a plan along those
 lines, Quickblade?"

Quickblade turns away ** But let's hope it works **

Terlis says "There are those still working on that as something to fall
 back on just in case."

Suntop goes north.
Suntop has left.

A sudden thought strikes Starchaser. He turns, and stares at Rayek
 "There are lifebearers down there. Are we going to leave their cubs to
 be born down there, in the dark. knowing nothing more than servitude?"
 he sounds angry, though at noone specifically

Rayek's eyes linger after Suntop, then turn to the rest that still stand
 here. His eyes flicker, and his chin lifts, glancing up. He looks
 thoughtful, then a glow casts itself over the Airwalker. "The life
-bearers will be rescued as well, small one," he answers calmly. "Why
 would we leave them behind? Now, if you'll excuse me.. my mate calls."

Quickblade eyes widen as he turns isn response. He thinks for a moment
 He turns to Terlis ** Well, if a band is already forming, then they
 don't need me.... ** He turns away ** Don't woory, I'll make sure they
 all come back saftely, including the new cubs **
Quickblade turns back around ** I swear my life on it.. **

Terlis says "They need you... they also need you not to go off half
-cocked and rush in there on yoour own."

WildFire sends openly ** the entrances are locked shut.. he cannot get
 in without aid.. **

Skystorm has reconnected.

A small smile quirks Rayek's lips. Not quite a smirk, not quite a smile
 either, yet his lips' corners turn slightly up. Nothing said, nothing
 sent, the golden glow cast over the Airwalker strengthens noticeably
 and he lifts into the air. He hovers only a moment before shooting up
 into the air, then away, a golden spot of light against the black night
 sky.

[End Log]