Reinforcements

"Reinforcements" is a [SEASON NUMBER] thread written on [IRL DATE].
==Summary==
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==Full Text==
It was a quiet morning on Haligan. A few days after the Crows had passed through. It was a seemingly normal day. People were milling about, some were training, some were working, some were trading. The children were running around playing. Yes it was an average day on Haligan Island… For the time being. Suddenly the ground began to fall away in the center of town. It was strange as it wasn’t a very large hole but it was perfectly circular and about 2 and a half feet wide.
A set of long, rabbit like ears came up first, followed by the head of the rabbit like creature. “There, you see? I knew precisely where I was going.” He said as he climbed out of the hole, wearing a suit fit for his stature as well as an ornate walking stick.
A second figure followed after him, his skin dark as onyx, a pair of goggles perched on top of his head. “He said after the third tunnel he dug.” The was a small ball of… Something, seemingly floating around his head, that with a few fluid movements flew into an open jar the man had produced and was quickly sealed up.
The rabbit like man looked around at the towns people who were looking around in shock, surprise, and possibly, fear? “Oh dear. Hm, it seems we may have frightened the locals.” He cleared his throat. “Hello good people! My name is Reginald Porfland, and this is my bodyguard Savarthan.”
“Aww, and here I thought we were friends Reggie.” Savarthan said with a grin.
Reginald seemed to bristle at that but composed himself. “Yes, well… May I speak to whomever is in charge please?” He called out loudly.
Dec 9, 2020
As if on cue, Grey and Shadow landed in the center of the village not too far from the two strangers, and the Chief remained on her Night Fury as they both looked at the newcomers with a stern and slight confusion. Grey studied them closely as her men flanked her…ready to follow their Chief’s orders. As soon as she heard that two strangers were suddenly on the island, she couldn’t help but wonder if those pirates were finally making their move. However, when she landed with Shadow, it was easy to see that these strangers…did not look like the traders she encountered just a few days ago. So who were they?
“That would be me,” she said calmly. “I’m Chief Grey, and this is Haligan Island. How may I help you?” 
Dec 9, 2020
“Ah! Lady Grey! A pleasure to finally make your acquaintance!” Reginald says with an overenthusiastic bow.
Savarthan just nods. “Sup?”
Reginald looks horrified at this. “Show some decorum man!” He admonishes. “Forgive him my lady he is…not the most refined individual.”
“Oh absolutely I am not.” He grins.
Reginald scoffs. “As for the nature of our arrival, we are here to offer and organize what aid we may be able to provide for you, as requested.”
Dec 9, 2020
As Brandt walked up next to his wife and her dragon, Grey raised an eyebrow and looked at him and Shadow with even more confusion. When she looked at Brandt, she knew from his own confusion that he didn’t send for these strangers, and there was no way he would do that without consulting her. They were a team, and they never kept secrets or go behind each other’s backs.
She looked back at the strangers. “I-I-Forgive me, but…who was it that requested you?” she asked. “As much as I…find your willingness and courage to help, I’m afraid I didn’t requested you to come. Do you know who did?”
Dec 9, 2020
“I did.” Jari said as she stepped forward from the crowd. “Sup.” She said to the newcomers with a nod. Reginald sighed while Sav just snickered. “I helped them out a while back and they owed me so I figured I’d see if I could pull some troops or something from it to help out.”
Dec 9, 2020
Relief coursed through Grey’s body as she visibly relaxed seeing her niece step forward and greet the newcomers, and she quickly dismounted Shadow as Brandt walked over to Jari. 
“Well, we appreciate that, Jari,” Brandt said placing a hand on his and Grey’s niece’s shoulder, “but why didn’t you say anything?”
Dec 9, 2020
She shrugs. “It was s'pposed to be a surprise.” She said.
Dec 9, 2020
Grey chuckled. “Well, it certainly was a surprise,” she said with her own warm smile. “Thank you, Jari. We need all the help we can get.” She then turned to the strangers. “I must apologize, I had no idea my niece sent for you. Thank you for coming.”
Dec 9, 2020
“It is of no consequence.” Reginald said with a wave of his hand. “We owe Jari and her companions a great deal but that is for another time perhaps. Is there somewhere we may go to discuss this?” He asked.
Dec 9, 2020
“Yes, we can discuss this in the Great Hall,” Grey replied nodding. She gestured for Reginald and Savarthan to follow her, her husband, her niece, and her dragon to the Great Hall as she motioned for her men to stand down and to return to their daily duties. 
Dec 9, 2020
“I’m actually going to just wander round for a bit, cool?” Sav asks.
“Oh very well.” Reginald sighed exasperated. “Just try to remember we are guests here.”
“Yeah yeah, I won’t cause any trouble.” He said as he already started to wander off. “Much” he murmurs to himself as he spies a particularly comely maiden and fixes her with a grin.
Reginald sighs. “Please lead the way.”
Dec 9, 2020
“This way,” Grey said as she began leading her husband, niece, dragon, and guest toward the Great Hall. “Where are you coming from, if you don’t mind me asking? And how did you meet Jari?”
Dec 9, 2020
“We come from our capital city, Hasfelgard. As for how we found young Jari, it would be more accurate to say that she found us. But like I said, that’s a story for another time.” He said as he walked beside Grey, taking the occasional hop to keep up.
Dec 9, 2020
“Fair enough,” Brandt replied as they climbed the steps to get to the Great Hall. 
“Now, has Jari updated you on what has been happening in the Rebellion?” Grey asked as she opened the double doors. Thankfully, it was pretty empty with the exception of the barmaids. 
Dec 10, 2020
“For the most part. But I imagine there is more to it than what a brief message can explain.” He says as he takes a seat.
Dec 10, 2020
“Indeed,” Grey said as she and Brandt sat down across from the stranger, “we’ve been raiding the dungeons High Central put together for half-breeds and other...’undesirables,’ as they put it. We’ve been helping the prisoners escape, and it’s highly likely that the factions will come wanting to look for a fight, which is why we hope to eventually take down High Central...for good.”
"Hopefully next." Lila said as she entered the Great Hall. She tried to keep her face neutral but inside she was frustrated that she had not been sent for... Again. "Greetings, I am Lila Ericson, I'm the commander of the rebelion. Jari is my sister."
Reginald perked up a bit, seeing her ears as well as hearing her relationship to Jari. "Ah! Another Pooka-kind! Welcome." He clears his throat. "Anyways yes, Jari informed us of your raids. Now we have not had confrontation with Central as of yet, as our community is entirely underground. However Jari was quick to point out that should they discover one of our tunnels they would go after us in short order. As it stands we are willing to offer troops and engineers to your cause."
Dec 10, 2020
“I did it again, didn’t I?” Grey thought to herself upon seeing her other niece, Lila walk into the Great Hall. This was surely something they would talk about once they spoke to the Pooka Nixes. After sharing a brief look with her husband as Reginald brought them back to their conversation. 
The Chief cleared her throat as she turned back to the Pooka Nix. “Yes, well, how many troops do you have?” Grey asked quickly. “Lila, Brandt, and I would like to know as to how many provisions we should supply to you and your men.”
Dec 10, 2020
"Currently I am authorized to offer up to 100 troops and 10 engineers." Reginald says. "Should you require more I'd need to return and speak with the council about it."
Dec 10, 2020
“Lila, how many do we have in our ranks currently?” Grey asked turning to her niece and leaning back in her throne. 
Dec 10, 2020
Lila crosses her arms. "That should be sufficient. Right now we have about 3-4 hundred. Worst case scenario we go back and ask for more."
Reginald clears his throat. "Yes well, these hundred men and women are being offered as a show of good faith. Should you require more we would need to negotiate a trade agreement. However that can be done at a later date should such a need arise."
Dec 11, 2020
Grey nodded listening to both her niece and the Pooka. “I think that will be a good start,” Grey said. “Take the 100 now, and then revisit it if needed.”
Brandt nodded as well. “I agree,” he said. 
Dec 12, 2020
Reginald nodded. "Very well. I shall inform the council. Now there was another matter I wanted to address briefly. The council was hoping to establish trade relations with your people. We have much to offer in the way of technology, research, resources. We can iron out the details later, however we would like to begin have having an ambassador remain on the Island for the time being. The Council has elected me to the position, should you accept."
Dec 12, 2020
“I think that’s a great idea,” Grey said smiling. “Haligan Island has resources in wood, food, and other provisions. I believe that can be beneficial to all of us. Perhaps, you can provide a demonstration of these resources once you get settled here on the island. My husband and I can set you and your friend up with rooms in our inn, and the Great Hall is always open in terms of food and drink.”
Dec 12, 2020
He nods and bows slightly. "My humblest thanks. Now if you don't mind, I think I will go get settled in." The Pooka says as he hops off his chair. "Also if I may impose I would ask that my companion and I have... Separate rooms."
Dec 12, 2020
“Not at all,” Grey said. “That’s reasonable. I’m sure the innkeeper has plenty of room.” She turned to Jari. “Jari, sweetheart, since you know Reginald and are more familiar with him, perhaps, you can show him and his body guard to the inn, if that’s alright.”
Dec 12, 2020
Jari nods. "Sure, c'mon Reggie." The half-breed says as she starts to head out. The full Pooka bristles at this but follow begrudgingly.
"That should give us time to talk then." Lila said, her arms crossed and a slight frown sitting on her face.