Moonspear les miens

I spoke to Glaukos’s player, who said we should skip him. This should also serve as Pie’s last post, methinks. :)

More vitriol poured out of Alaric’s mouth. Tiuttuk hid her mild shock, letting his words galvanize her. Moonspear had always been a peaceful place of diplomacy and healing, yet she could get behind a more territorial mindset. She certainly felt protective enough of this village and its residents, including the Sovereign. He could clearly handle himself, though the Regent felt a flair of indignation when the matriarch implied he was a coward.

Alaric summoned their key witness then, which left them all to wait in tense silence. Pie watched as the unnamed male maneuvered himself behind the matriarch and her son. The yearling’s eyes narrowed as she realized no one had bothered making proper introductions. Would it be strange to do so now?

After mulling it a moment, Tiuttuk said, I never got your names. I’m Tiuttuk Ostrega.

She would’ve ordinarily introduced her cohorts, yet all things considered, she would leave that up to them. In the meantime, a woman who needed no introduction made her entrance. Pala looked politely puzzled. She also looked unafraid, which earned a thin smile from Treepie.

Putting her mouth to Alaric’s ear, she said, You’ve got this handled. It wasn’t a question. Turning, she said louder, addressing Pala, I’ll go keep an eye on the boys.

She didn’t look at Chaudry or any of the others when she mentioned his sons. She exchanged a look with Tikaani, silently asking her to come along, then began traipsing up the mountain. Although Ludovicus and Ignace could be left alone for short periods at their age, Pie would feel a lot better if someone kept an eye on them for the duration of this.