[b][center]Free Billy[/center][/b]

“Eowyn.” The knight heard her spirit, Sleipnir, demand her attention in her head. “You've been sent a report by our colleague, Kuroi. It makes the proclamation there be but two holders present proximate to the seashore that remain unknown to us. She also details a small turmoil in the distant water. Our surroundings are otherwise tranquil.”

Eowyn let out a small sigh, hoping Sleipnir hadn't made communication as difficult for Mari's spirit as he did for her. She then relayed Mari's information to the rest of the group, before telling Sleipnir to thank Mari's spirit for the information and request her future plans so that they could align them. 

Eowyn was glad Quartz seemed to have a way to do his job without causing too much of a disturbance, but Eowyn knew Sleipnir couldn't quite do the same. The presence of a volcanic horse was hardly obscure and she herself couldn't lift the spirit's sword even if she applied both of her hands. Still, at the very least she could count on Remia and Quartz. Maybe even Mime... Although she could hear Sleipnir snort at the idea of trusting the doppelganger.

When the crowds gathered on the beach, there was a sense of restlessness boiling. Simon was already getting harassed, and Eowyn tried to sound optimistic when she said “Looks like we've got work to do!” to the team, as she lead them onto the beach. Taking initiative however, made Eowyn feel quite nervous, it wasn't a role she felt suited for, although Sleipnir was most pleased that his holder did for once.

“Excuse me!” Eowyn yelled, trying to pass through the crowds, but it was hard to wade through the sea of people. She looked back at Remia, Nathair and Mime, silently asking for help n the hopes they would have a better chance at getting through and helping Simon get on stage without his clothes being torn off in the process.

[b][center]Will 'o the Piper[/center][/b]

As time passed, Sigmund tried to figure out the riddle of the kidnappings. “We must've missed something obvious.” He told Charles when he met them during their rounds. He didn't know if Eidren had returned yet, but as the rook grew impatient he used Charles' telepathy to relay their flying holder a message; 

“Have you found anything yet?” He asked Eidren, “On our end we just can tell you this was no ordinary kidnapping. Nobody here knows a thing and there's no sign of struggle or break-in's in the houses. Oh and they don't have pigeons ar-”

Sigmund's telepathic communication was cut short when he saw a kid leave his home. “Damned parents ought to buy locks.” He mumbled, before sticking out his arms and waving at the kid to yell “Get back in you stupid brat, it's dangerous out here!” Before quickly realising the kid likely wouldn't understand him and telepathically asking his team if anyone could repeat that in the native language.

Though what else disturbed Sigmund was an unnatural sound squirming it's way into the night. More doors opened and more children stepped outside. It didn't make sense, Sigmund could understand one kid could be this stupid, but this number. “What in hell's name is going on in here?” Sigmund asked Charles...