Thread: Whispers In The New World //CyanideDisaster & Lotherio//

For his part, Ressen paused a moment after Ysanne had spoken and then nodded. What she says is true, he began, actually articulating a little. Where I am stronger than she, her youth and agility more than makes up for this difference between us. She has proven this time and again on her hunts. It may be this is what the elders seek, but if it is strength that is needed, then I should be chosen. She speaks true, I have family, he offered, looking from one elder to the next, but I would trust if I am selected it is for the good of all and it would be a sacrifice I must make. One might think he was articulate, except the real articulate people at the table were probably wondering if he was half making a case for himself to stay behind to protect the current settlement. They knew he wasnt half as smart, to make such an argument, he was speaking honestly. It was refreshing whereas mostly he joked around or bragged even, but maybe it was a sign of Ressen finally reaching some level of maturity. As he sat back and the elders called upon the alchemists, Guthe spoke up first. Wringing his hands together as if nervous, he started almost immediately, I should be chosen because Before he could finish however, Ramoli cut in. Brother, he began, not all Kaluwa called each other by such familial names, but rather as they shared the same craft is where such a relationship was given. Should we not give Leekra the first opportunity to speak her case? Guthe looked nervously at the table a moment, then the other chosen and nodded agreement. After Leekra made her case, Ramoli also let Guthe speak as well. Finally when it was his turn, he stood up and removed his alchemists cap. Without the cap and his magical monocle that he used in his craft, he wasnt a bad figure to look at. His hair was cropped short, sandy blonde that with the trappings of his office made him look older but without the cap, his youth was more vibrant. The angles of his face were sharp, giving him a slightly long face that went well with his taller frame. Not the tallest by any stretch in the settlement or amongst the Kaluwa, but tall just the same. With one hand behind his back as he stood, the other came up in a fist, with index finger and thumb slightly forward as if holding a piece of chalk or a writing implement, he used that fist to emphasize his words. Leekra and Guthe are indeed well chosen for this mission and it is an honor that we are in this small council, thus I make but one point in argument of my case. It is known that both Leekra and Guthe are good teachers of the alchemical arts as it is known that when they stumble upon a mystery in the advanced studies, they defer to my expertise. With a smug, half cocked grin, he let that settle and returned to his seat, folding his hands atop the table right next to where his cap lay. For a moment he looked at Ysanne, perhaps as boastful as she had been, but thinking they were both right as if he was confident in both of them or their shared something in common. Then he was back to looking at the elders. The elders than spoke thusly, Taero and Naelan of the new faith, which of you are best suited for this journey?