Prelude to War

[Addis Hellfire]

*Addis' head tilts a bit, and he has a somewhat surprised expression on his face. Heh, nobody has asked me this before.*

"Tiamat is a five headed dragon, and the goddess of chromatic dragons - Red, Blue, Green, White, and Black."

[Dreslin]

*Smiles* One head for each colour.

[Flaccus Hellfire]

[OOC: Sorry, having Spyware problems. Might have to format my computer...or just run alot of scans lol]

*Flaccus' gaze was going from the gates, to Addis, to Dreslin, then to the gates. He shuffles from one foot to another.*

[Dreslin]

Are you alright, Flaccus? *To Grimms* Perhaps talk of Tiamat makes him nervous.

[Addis Hellfire]

"He's fine. Just bored. He doesn't care for talk, and the possibility that our dear friend is either on his way or waiting for us inside does get him on edge...Either way, what are your thoughts?"

[Dreslin]

My thoughts? *Looks at the sky* I'm thinking that it would be wise to be back at the inn before nightfall. They mightn't let us back inside otherwise. *Smiles* Which, having paid for rooms there, would be a shame.

[Addis Hellfire]

*He's avoiding my question...or just oblivous...I can't wait any longer... Addis thought to himself.*

"You are right, and I must give my most sincerest apologies for disturbing your rest. Perhaps we may speak again when we have fully rested and resolved any plans. My guard and I must be going..."

*Addis' eyes narrowed as he sighed and spoke a curse in Draconic. Time's almost out...well, he'll be in for a bit of a surprise.*

"I also must apologize for the deception, but there was a reason for it."

*Not waiting for a responce, Addis gives a slight bow and begins to walk away, leaving Flaccus to stare confused. The somewhat dark flesh, and average body build of Barom Grimms shifts: The skin becomes golden scails, the nose becomes a reptillian snout filled with razor sharp teeth. Claws grow from the previous normal nails and a tail sprouts. Brown Human eyes become what look like blood-red orbs. The transformation reveals Addis' true form.*

"Stop staring, brother. We've got a 'friend' to meet."

*Addis speaks briefly in Draconic*

"Stay back for a few minutes and watch Dreslin. When he leaves, join me."

[OOC: Continued for Addis in "Rest and Refuge"]

[Dreslin]

Interesting.

*Tilting his head in Flaccus' direction* A surprise to you too, Flaccus?

[Flaccus Hellfire]

*Flaccus doesn't notice Dreslin for a few moments, while he speaks his usual mumblings out loud in his anger.*

"That thrice damned brother of mine, he's going to steal the kill for himself!! When I get my claws on him, I'll- Did I say that outloud?"

*Flaccus looks at Dreslin, trying to decide whether to dash into the school and kill Jozan Dumarr himself, or spy on Dreslin as he was told.*

[Dreslin]

You are brothers? Perhaps I should have guessed.

And you're here to kill someone? Perhaps I should have guessed that too.

*Thinks* And perhaps I should thank that multi-headed goddess of theirs that it isn't me.

[Flaccus Hellfire]

"Heh, war's war, y'know? Now, unless if you want to watch two pissed Draconians rip a Knight of Solamnia apart for killing a member of our clan, I suggest you move on."

*Flaccus adjusts some straps on his armor, calls his sword to his hand, spreads his wings, and flies off over the gates, circling the school while looking for Jozan Dumarr.*

[OOC: Continued for Flaccus in "Rest and Refuge". However, he himself is still outside of the school, looking into windows.]

[Dreslin]

Killing, revenge, mutilation, sibling rivalry: yes, I'm keener than ever to return to bed. I'd say "farewell", but...

*To himself, too quietly for Flaccus to hear* ...I can't help hoping it's the knight who fares well.

[OOC: Continued in 'Brick or Treat?']