[center][h1][Color=aba000]Wumong[/color] & [color=C5F0EC]Faye[/color][/h1]
[Img]https://i.imgur.com/hne1YC6.png[/img][/center]

Time: Morning
Location: Tavern in Roshmi

[Hider=Faye Equipment]
[Url=http://imgur.com/gallery/6gL1H6u]Outfit[/url]
[Url=http://imgur.com/gallery/dyTucmQ]Wings[/url]
350 amas
Dagger
Berries
Nuts
Map
Backpack
Pouch full of healing herbs and different seeds
Waterskin
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[Hider=Wumong]
Monk clothing
Strength enchanted bracers
Enlareduce Enchanted Quarterstaff
Backpack
Rations
Waterskin
350 Amas
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The monkey and the fairy had traveled the entire day and even into the night with only a brief stop to rest. Faye was rather anxious about getting to Roshmi and also didn’t want to spend too much time in the jungle, not wanting to run into something dangerous. While she had full confidence in Wumong’s fighting ability, she had very little confidence in her own. Sure she’d begun taking lessons from Wumong, but her abilities were still very lacking. She had a feeling she’d only be in the way if they were to fight something. So every time Wumong would ask if she needed any rest she would push herself and tell him she was fine. He’d had to force her to stop and rest for a while, to which she’d tried to protest but he was having none of it. So rest they did and thankfully nothing had happened while they did so.

They had made it to Roshmi in the early hours of the morning and this was when they’d discovered what had transpired in Roshmi the day before. Entering the city was much more of a hassle than she remembered it to be, dark elves standing at the gates and questioning all who wished to enter. When it was their turn it took everything in Faye to keep her anger in check and tears from spilling onto her cheeks. Wumong had to speak with them instead as Faye knew she would only cause suspicion if she tried to speak. She wasn’t even sure if she hadn’t already caused suspicion by constantly trying not to look at the dark elves. Thankfully after a few minutes they were let into the city and, while Faye wanted to look for Bastian immediately, Wumong convinced her to find a place to stay first and then they could continue their mission afterwards.

That is what led them to the tavern they were now in. Faye had first gone up to their room to rest for a bit while she left Wumong to his own devices. After a bit she found him again and they were now sitting at a table finishing up a meal. Faye had overheard lots of gossip, mostly about what was happening within Roshmi. Apparently there had been lots of dark elves gathering up anyone who spoke out against the Twins and many bodies were on display in the major courtyards. The thought of this made her ill and she fought off many dark memories from surfacing. The dark elves had caused so much pain, Faye just wanted it all to stop. [color=C5F0EC]”It seems like this city has been through a lot lately. It scares me to be here for too long. I do hope we can find Bastian and hopefully Helio quickly.”[/color] She said softly as she glanced up at Wumong, obvious fear in her eyes. Whether it was from the fear of the state of Roshmi or the prospect of seeing Helio was hard to determine, however. [color=C5F0EC]”Did you hear any interesting information while I was resting by chance?”[/color] She went on to ask curiously.

Wumong looked towards Faye. He could see the fear in her tone and eyes. [color=aba000]“Settle down my dear, I have heard some things around the city I may be able to find our little pup.”[/color] Wumong had found out that Bastian was frequenting this tavern or so he had heard. [color=aba000]“Everything will come to us in time darling, you need not fret or worry.”[/color] He gave a comforting smile to the young fairy. 

Faye took a deep breath, trying to calm herself more and then gave Wumong a small smile. [color=C5F0EC]”Okay, I’ll try to keep myself a bit more calm. I’m sorry.”[/color] After a minute she began looking around the tavern, watching for Bastian. She’d met him a few times, but she worried she wouldn’t immediately recognize him.

As if on cue, the door swung open and was pushed against the wall by a claw. Yellow, predatory eyes searched the room as the dark-haired canine took in his surroundings. A low growl emitted from his throat to ward off a glare he received. He had a lean muscular build and a scar across his face. It was easy to tell from his long claws that he could tear the skin off one’s face if he so wanted. Not many looked over as they were used to his loud entrances. 

Bastian’s gaze caught on the fairy and monkey demi-human seated and his stoic expression suddenly brightened. [color=C6C4C5]“Oh hi!”[/color] He exclaimed and began to eagerly make his way over, only to trip over the leg of a stool and fall into the table of other patrons. They gasped in indignation but he collected himself without even looking their way as he continued his journey to the table of his old friends, [color=C6C4C5]”Aha! Here I am!”[/color] He flashed a grin that could make the elderly faint as he put his fists to his waist. The wolf demihuman was in a long, dramatic coat and had spiked boots, [color=C6C4C5]“What are you two rascals doing here, huh? But wow am I happy to see you !”[/color] His tail was subtly wagging behind him.

Faye watched the scene with wide eyes, gasping as Bastian tripped and fell. She was concerned he’d injured himself, but he was quick to jump right back up. [color=C5F0EC]”Bastian, um, are you okay? That looked like it may have hurt a little…”[/color] She said softly to him once he got to their table. Bastian had nodded eagerly in reply to her question, still smiling. He stared at her for a moment as he debated on hugging her and decided against it, thinking that it would invade her personal space.

Wumong took his staff and gave Bastian a small smack on the top of his head.  [color=aba000]“You shouldn’t go stumbling around causing issues with the other guests.” [/color] Wumong laughed,  [color=aba000]“We were looking for you so we could get into contact with Helio so we could learn more about this resistance.”[/color] Wumong said to him his tone taking a more serious turn.

Bastian winced and whimpered,  [color=C6C4C5]“Monkey! That hurt! Why have you done this?”[/color] After a moment of rubbing his head he snapped his fingers his way with a chuckle, [color=C6C4C5]“Sike. I’m fine. Gotcha!”[/color] He seated himself down and transferred his excited energy into tapping the table as he spoke, [color=C6C4C5]“Well Helio is not involved with the resistance anymore. As far as I know, he’s off in Port Vanarosa with a bunch of degenerates… But.”[/color] He leaned in to speak softer, giving them a wink,  [color=C6C4C5]“I happen to be.”[/color]

[color=C5F0EC]”Bastian,”[/color] Faye began as she reached out and gently took his hand that was tapping the table. [color=C5F0EC]”You know as well as I do that before everything happened with Helio he did wonders in the resistance. They killed his brother, if he’s truly back to the good Helio we knew before then why isn’t he doing anything about this? Why is he hiding out in Port Vanarosa? I just need to talk to him, to get answers and to see if I can sway him into joining this fight. Do you have any way of getting in contact with him?[/color] She pleaded with him as she trembled slightly.

Bastian squeezed her hand and then put his other hand over both of them as well, [color=C6C4C5]”I do know. He’s… just… Well… He’s probably not taking it well.”[/color]He told her, his tone saddening. [color=C6C4C5]”Even the people in Roshmi kinda run screaming for the hills whenever they see him. He got real depressed and left. Now I’m sure the guilt is eating him alive for leaving after what happened to his br-”[/color] He broke off, his expression breaking as everything dawned on him. [color=C6C4C5]”I’m so sorry… Are you okay? Well of course you’re not-!”[/color]  He pulled her into a tight hug. 

Faye welcomed the hug, but it also broke her a small bit as she let out a small sob while burying her face in his chest. [color=C5F0EC]"I feel like I'm in a nightmare, but I can't wake up."[/color] Her words were little more than a whisper as she tried desperately to keep from breaking down completely. It was at this moment that she realized Helio must be feeling the same, if not worse and for an instant she wondered if they could help each other out of this nightmare. Perhaps that was the real reason she sought out Helio. Did she need someone that understood this hell she lived in? 

Bastian had hugged her tighter when he heard the sob and gave her pets on the head. When he was sad, he liked pets. He was silent as he let her vent.

She finally pulled herself away from Bastian, looking up at him with a new determination. [color=C5F0EC]"I want to help him, Bastian. Help me bring him home?"[/color]

Wumong watched the two converse. It hurt his heart to know Helio was somewhere, perhaps in as much pain as Faye but alone in it. [color=aba000]“We will bring him back. Do not worry yourself too much, my dear Faye.It’s not good for your health to stress.”[/color] Wumong placed a hand on her shoulder and looked towards Bastian. [color=aba000]“Do you still have a way to contact him?”[/color]

Bastian tapped his transmission bracelet, [color=C6C4C5]”Yup. I’ll give him a call right now.”[/color] He took it off his wrist and put it on Faye’s to use, holding down the correct button to contact Helio. However, as he was doing so, the door was suddenly kicked down to the bar with a loud thud. 

[color=gray]“There he is! Over there with the monkey and the fairy!”[/color] 

Dark elves as well as a few Roshmi demihuman guards began pouring into the bar.  A dark elf with his hair in a ponytail came forward, obviously leading, [color=C6C4C5]”Get both him and his accomplices.”[/color]He ordered. [color=C6C4C5]”Arrest them.”[/color]

Bastian jumped to his feet and growled. This was his fault. He should have relocated their conversation elsewhere. He took only a moment to collect his thoughts as the foes were coming toward them quite slowly. He looked down at Faye and smiled at her,[color=C6C4C5]”Sorry.. This is my mess. Go ahead and call Helio.”[/color]  He unleashed his claws and threw himself at the oncoming enemies, starting to slash away at them like a parent animal protecting its cubs.

Wumong grabbed his staff, and immediately right after Bastian, jumped at the dark elves enlarging the staff while in the air. He slammed it down on one of the elves' shoulders before kicking another one in the chest. [color=aba000]“You really think you can win? You should have minded your own business.”[/color] Wumong continued repeatedly beating the oncoming dark elves with his staff, using many techniques as the size of his staff changed with each movement.

Faye's eyes widened in fear as the dark elves came in, but Bastian had already initiated the call. She quickly stood, backing away from the fighting that ensued. [color=C5F0EC][I]What should I do? What should I do?![/I][/color] Just then the call was answered and she stared at the recipient. [color=C5F0EC]"Helio…"[/color] She breathed, but then her head whipped to the side as she noticed someone coming towards her. She quickly looked back to the transmission, eyes wild. [color=C5F0EC]"Help!"[/color] She yelled and then let out a scream as a hand wrapped over her mouth and the transmission ended.