Void Rift (rp) - Intermission

"I'll try that too." Sivius says.

 

"Two toffee pies with hot fudge. Got it. Do you want a refill on your drinks?" The waitress asks.

"Yes please." Shadow Stephanie says.

The waitress turns to leave, before pausing, "Can I just say, you two make a pretty cute couple!" She says, smiling before heading off.

Shadow Stephanie blushes, looking at Sivius lovingly.

 

I wave to them, walking over.

 

Sivius smiles at her.
"I don't know if cute was the right word, but we definitely go well together."

"How'd it go?"
"You took an... interesting way in."

 

"The Matriarch said that the arm blades would be on the territory border in thirty minutes, about five minutes ago. Mind staking out for me while I talk to your chief about something, or are you guys on patrol?"
I explain.

 

"I think we're perfect for each other." Shadow Stephanie says happily, lovingly gazing into Sivius' eyes.

 

"Patrol."

Sivius meets her gaze.
"We can save the overflowing affection for when we're on our own. At least, after the dessert is gone."

 

"Okay. Where should the chief be about now?"

 

"Ytir showed him the portal, he should be somewhat close since he's trying to route patrols to keep it unknown outside our territory. Just, along the edge of the visible parts of it."

 

"Thanks."
I say, starting to jog off towards the portal.
"Have a good day!"

 

"Safe travels." They call after you.

You catch Aral'hrah pacing around a small dirt-drawn diagram of the portal and his territory.

 

"Hey."
I announce, walking up to him.

 

He seems a bit surprised.
"Hey. Any luck?"

 

"Surprisingly, yes. She said the armblades would be at the border of you two in a while, in exchange for the info a get from the library, and all that I've gathered. I didn't get the chance to warn her that I might not get much from the library, she seemed busy with planning and rushed me out as soon as possible."
I explain.

 

"That's... surprising. I have the talons, so we'll be set, I guess. In half an hour, at least." Aral'hrah says.

 

"Yeah... I also learned something when I was there."

 

Pause.
"...What?"

 

"She mentioned an attack on their homeland tonight. I don't know anything else about it, but it may be an opportunity to get good with the Mantis folk."

 

"Yeah, we're about to send the flanking squads. This is the norm." He says. "They went from once every other week to once every ten days. Then, from ten days to once a week."

 

"Always on the Mantis?"
I question.