10th Cast [Audio//Common]

[pimp_hat]

[When he steps outside the last thing he expects to see are more statues, but what do you know that's the first thing he comes across.]

Fuckin' hell more of dese t'ings? I be likin' dis less and less.

Somemon wanna be tellin' us just what be goin' on.

[He's getting the urge to go statue smashing again.]

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[spiders_bite]

Leave them alone.

[pimp_hat]

Why? Joo be knowin' sometin' 'bout dese t'ings?

[spiders_bite]

There's a woman and her kid on the road to Ardel. She's

[Pause.]

They're crying over the statues.

[pimp_hat]

[...ah hell.]

If dey'd just be tellin' us what be goin' on dis wouldn't have happened.

[missmimmi]

The statutes... are a bit concerning, I suppose.

[Since they show up OUT OF NOWHERE]

[pimp_hat]

Until I be knowin' just what dey be stay away from dem.

[missmimmi]

Luckily I am not planning to spend much time around them.

[pimp_hat]

Dat probably be best fuh now. Joo see anytin' odd...well anytin' else dat be odd tell me.

[Because magically appearing statues are strange even for him.]

[bellator_lucis]

Their sudden appearance is troubling, but they seem to be ordinary stone.

[He checked.]

[pimp_hat]

[And Kevas may have smashed a few the day before.]

I wouldn't trust t'ings just by what dey seem to be.

[bellator_lucis]

[WHAT HAVE YOU DONE, KEVAS.]

True, but the locals don't seem to consider them a threat, even if they did appear...suddenly. There is still reason to be cautious, but unless garlanding threats with flowers is a local custom, I do not think that we need to fear the statues themselves.

[What they may represent or herald is another matter entirely.]

[pimp_hat]

[HE'S TRYING TO FIGURE THAT OUT.]

Maybe dey ain't but I ain't be likin' none of dis. It be statues dis time but what if da next t'ing to suddenly appear be a lot more hostile?

[pinkefficiency]

Don't destroy any more statues, Kevas. [Seriously. :| If the people here are crying over it, yeeeeah, smashing more is probably a bad idea.]

[pimp_hat]

Wasn't goin' to ladymon. Just be wantin' to know what be goin' on.

[Although he still doesn't trust those statues.]

[pinkefficiency]

[She still doesn't trust them, either, to be perfectly honest.]

Yeah, I think that's what everyone's wondering at this point. [Or at least she hopes so, and she hopes that they'll actually get some answers, too. Because this is really starting to creep her out.]

[pimp_hat]

Joo evah seen anytin' like dis where joo be from? Besides da whole magically appearin' statues part.

[Maybe Kevas is just really over thinking this.]

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[bondedgryphon]

[Zhaneel has been rather attentive to the appearance of the statues since their unexpected arrival. She has also noted the reactions that those finding the broken remains have, seeming to mourn the loss of the figures they had happily been celebrating.

She pads around the area, watching a woman and small child as they move away from one crumpled figure. She shakes her head sadly, sighing, when she catches sight of Kevas moving a short distance away. She rises and pads in his direction, eyes moving over the figures that line the sides of the streets.]

Why do you think the locals fear them not, Kevas? Is this an occurrence that is normal to them, do you think?

[She glances over her shoulder once more at the departing pair, ear tufts flicking in her direction as she speaks.] They mourned its destruction as if they knew him .. could these, perhaps, be figures they have lost? [Her gaze moves back to Kevas.]

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[pimp_hat]

[Kevas is studying a nearby statue and desperately trying to ignore the cries of the ladymon. He won't blame himself for this. If anyone is at fault it's those who brought them here. They've given no information about this place other than monsters attack it. If they gave everyone some insight into the custom of things here mistakes like this could be avoided.

That is if they even made a mistake. Kevas still feels that there's something up with these statues. Call him paranoid, but then again that's exactly what he is.]

Wish I could tell jah dat, but all dis be new to me. Could it be a festival.

[Kevas follows Zhaneel's gaze. Hopefully that isn't the case. The troll may not care much for any spiritual customs but he will always respect the dead.]

Whatevah be goin' I be havin' no trust fuh dese t'ings.

[commentlog] Like the massive fail I am .. thought I was current and found this one hiding

[bondedgryphon]

[Zhaneel nods, studying the intricately worked piece before her. It was almost as if it would wake and walk in the next breath. Ah, if only they knew now what they'll known in a short time.]

Perhaps questioning the locals might prove fortuitous? If they are the ones recognizing and decorating the figures, perhaps they are those we should speak with..

[Kevas' speaks his feelings of the stone figures and Zhaneel fluffs her feathers and fur, shoulder bumping him lightly.]

Then we should seek answers to set your concerns to rest, aye?

[Not that they weren't going to find out soon enough that the stupid ass roosters are turning folks to stone. Dumb ass birds. ]:| ]

[commentlog] don't worry we're massive fails :D

[pimp_hat]

Dese villaguhs be damn near useless. None be ansahin' my questions.

[Something that's really starting to get on his nerves. It's like they're actively trying to make their jobs harder than they need to be.

He feels her nudge him with her shoulder and turns to her frowning slightly. As much as he hates to admit it, Kevas doesn't know what to do. This land, these people, and their customs are all new to him and he has no clues to work from.]

Aye, but I an't be havin' a clue where to start.