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Imminent threat [SNEAKS] - Iona - 02-15-2017 iona
The dark pegasus called out to her ranks while standing in the clear area not too far from the cliffs. She could hear the waves crashing below and could smell the salt rushing up over the rocks, but today neither provided much comfort. Iona had been troubled even before Kaos had revealed himself, and now her mind was simply a jumble of thoughts. So Iona wanted to keep this meeting brief and dispatch the rank as appropriate, so she waited for the shadows to reveal those who had pledged their loyalty to them. When they had come, she spoke. “This meeting will be brief. We all have more important things to be doing,” she began, brusquely. “First off, any behavior such as what we saw last season will not be tolerated. Period. Disputes between individuals are to be handled like mature adults. Challenges over a rank will not result in death threats and dissolve into unnecessary pettiness. I will not have this rank crumble from the inside when we face much larger threats from beyond our borders. This will be your only warning.” The painted mare did not outwardly show her irritation, but her emerald eyes were cold as ice. Her patience was running dangerously thin for the childlike behavior that had infected the ranks, and the rise of Kaos illustrated just how little time she had for such things. If individuals were going to act like children, she was going to treat them as such. She took a breath, and quickly moved onto more important business. “Next, Patrols with the warriors will be announced shortly. Stay alert for the announcement, and keep a wary eye out during your patrols. Warriors will be looking for overt threats during patrols - you will be looking for more subtle signs. If you run into others during the patrol, ask questions. Learn more about them. Now is not the time to burn bridges. And if something regarding Kaos comes up, return home immediately with the information you’ve gathered. This is not an enemy you can fight on your own, but we do need intelligence on how to best him.” This was something she couldn’t stress enough, because the last thing she wanted was for someone to lose their life taking on Kaos alone. This was an enemy unlike any they had faced before. She continued, “As always, you’re encouraged to continue developing contacts outside the herd. Individuals that you could rely on to bring you valid information. Those that you can trust. Remember, manipulation only gets you so far, trustworthy sources will bring you better information. This is going to be essential now that the threat of Kaos looms. Friends will be important in the days to come.” Again, this was important. She wanted to make sure that the herd was operating on the best information possible when it came to taking on Kaos, not anything compromised in any way. She was unwilling to bet the future of the herd on bad information. “If anyone has any questions or concerns, please bring them to me directly. I’d be happy to hear them.” She finished, waiting to see what any of them had to say, knowing that with this group there’d more than likely be questions. "The question isn't who's going to let me; it's who's going to stop me." OOC: If anyone wants to attempt a steal, you are permitted to do so! Please PM your stealth to Iona, Toulouse, Alysanne, and Tembovu (please include all 4) or reach out to all of us on Skype. :) Please be sure to respond to this thread if you want a patrol. Only sneaks that respond will be given a patrol. RE: Imminent threat [SNEAKS] - Raeden - 02-15-2017
@Iona RE: Imminent threat [SNEAKS] - Naerys - 02-20-2017 Caenan disappeared again; Naerys followed. Whether Naerys followed with the intention of finding her lost love or because she simply couldn't take that heartbreak again, she isn't likely to ever say. But just like the tide, her return in inevitable: predictable, even. Through thick and thin, the Edge has been her steadfast home. If one could give their heart to the land, there is little doubt that the World's Edge has hers - as cracked and broken as it is. The girl made it to the main herd meeting at the very last available moment, sliding in not long before the meeting adjourned. What she quickly discovered, however, was just how far out of the loop she'd become. In her absence she missed a lot and now she has the difficult task of catching up. Before Naerys could do much in the way of searching and listening, her aunt's call pierced the misty air of the Edge like a blade. The girl does not hesitate to heed the summons. She turns rather abruptly and heads directly towards the cliffs. She rather quickly finds Iona and Raeden, her teal eyes falling on the contrasting figures standing not far from one of her favorite places in their home. Petyr settles himself easily upon her shoulders, preening the feathers he could reach and occasionally playing with the ends of her long, pale mane. Frankly, he couldn't care less what the meeting is about so he simply tunes it out. Naerys, on the other hand, lightly dips her head to Iona and Raeden in a friendly sort of greeting. She is otherwise silent as she shifts to stand before Iona. So far the gathering of spies is rather small, the turnout is nothing short of unimpressive. Not that Iona allows the small numbers to hold her back. At least, not yet. Once Iona begins to speak, the auburn and white pegasus listens intently; gathering as much intel from her aunt as she can. There's talk of fighting in the ranks, of patrols and gathering information, of making contacts and building bridges. All of it was pretty standard stuff - except for Kaos. Naerys had been present for the initial introduction of some strange creature but she hadn't paid much attention to it after that. Instead, she'd drifted - just another shadow on the wall. By the time Iona finished, Naerys knew she had a lot to do. Questions could come later, they'd have to. For now the girl makes mental notes of any questions she might have and simply locks them away for the moment. Naerys is quiet as Raeden speaks, but her heart oddly sinks at the mention of the Falls. The Falls herd is no more? "What happened to the residents?" it takes her a moment to realize she'd asked that out loud and frankly, she couldn't even begin to fathom why she cares (she still hates him, right?) Whether he is gone forever now or not does little to change the fact that he left her and didn't look back. He's more of a sperm donor than a father anyway. So good riddance, right? 'Wrong.' comes Petyr's smooth, oddly pleasing voice. But the vivid bird does not expand on it, he simply returns to playing with and braiding her mane. Naerys refocuses her attention on Iona. "I'm interested in joining in on the patrols, as well. I'm here now and ready to learn." The girl speaks with a subtle confidence before falling silent once again. She's been hiding for far too long now. Time to put on her big girl panties and grow up. Perhaps she can still make a name for herself. Perhaps she can make Iona and Alysanne proud. the worlds edge sleuth RE: Imminent threat [SNEAKS] - Toulouse - 02-22-2017
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