Darkness Descends by Nova | World Anvil

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Wed 26th Jan 2022 05:34

Darkness Descends

by Nova Solus

Well. For the first time in a while, I found what I was looking for.
 
Definitely an interesting lot, as Draconia said -- that much is true. Unfortunate that I missed out on the two weird elves, but whatever. Woulda loved to mess with them a bit and pop a hole in that holier-than-thou fortune teller's inflated ego. The quiet one could have been especially fun to piss off, something that apparently didn't seem to be too hard to do. But these four will have to do, plus the absent one who, according to the rest, seems to be a real pearl-clutcher. Oh, I will have fun with him.
 
Aside from the big beast, they seem mostly unassuming. Good thing; I don't need the eyes. I have to admit I'm incredibly curious to find out how they escaped this whole hunt fiasco. Guess that depends mostly on their individual capabilities as well as group synergy. It's always fascinating seeing the roles within a team and how one's shortcomings can allow for another's niche. Squad dynamics, power balance, interpersonal bonds.....just like.....like.....
 
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I don't really see how these chucklefucks are gonna get me to where I need to go, but hey, it's the best lead I've got. I'm hoping this arrangement is amicable enough for them to keep me around for a bit. I figure having someone else's hands to bloody and blame if shit goes south is a nice cushion to have under their asses, and it's not like I'm unused to it. It's all I am, all I've got, and I don't give a fuck about using it. My little show at the arena was testament to that, made all the more fortunate by their attendance.
 
Luckily, this is all temporary. They don't have to get too involved with me, and I only have to stick around until my goals are met. After that they can all go on their merry ways and pretend they never fucking met me, and I can depart and finally be satisfied.
 
Shit can't come soon enough.