A Chat in the Woods

"A Chat in the Woods" is a [SEASON NUMBER] thread written on [IRL DATE].
A Chat in the Woods is split from "Fish in a Barrel"
==Summary==
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“We can worry about the catapults tomorrow,” Sven said. “I think we all could use a break.”
As they followed the two men back toward the village, Sven snuck a look at the mage. “Uh…thanks for sticking up for me back there,” he said. “I owe you one.”
Oct 26, 2019
Significantly unsettled by the entire ordeal, Darien gave the young man a weak smile. “That was far more than I thought it would be. I’m sorry, I…” He lapsed into silence. “I thought I could…fix it all, I suppose.”
Oct 26, 2019
“It’s okay,” Sven replied as he tried to avoid tripping on a rock. “You tried your best. I’m just sorry I couldn’t come up with better negotiations with the guy.” 
Oct 26, 2019
“Well, it was worthy of you to even attempt to speak with them. You essentially stopped them from attacking the island; that is no small thing.”
Oct 27, 2019
Sven widened his eyes at what the mage just told him. He stopped the attack…he stopped High Central from attacking Haligan Island. He felt heat rushing to his cheeks, and he awkwardly scratched the back of his neck. “T-Thanks, Darien,” he said nervously. “I guess I did. I was just…” he snuck a look at the assassins in front of them, “hoping we could do it without anyone dying.”
Oct 27, 2019
Darien reached out and put a hand on Sven’s shoulder, squeezing sympathetically. “Often it is unavoidable. But it is not your fault, either. Someone did the most they could to protect Haligan, at a cost most people would consider too high.”
Oct 27, 2019
“That’s what my mom said,” Sven replied placing a hand on Darien’s in return. “That sometimes you have to go against what you think is right to protect those you love, and that sometimes it’s the only way to ensure safety.”
Oct 27, 2019
He gave a short, huffing laugh and let his hand linger. “One of the truest things in this world. What are we going to do when we get back?” he asked. 
Oct 27, 2019
Sven took a deep breath as he bent down to avoid a branch. “Well, I’ll have to update the council on what happened,” Sven said. “Then,” he looked behind him, “maybe I can figure out where we can store those catapults. They could be useful, and…umm…” he paused trying to think about other duties, “make sure there are no other Central goons out here.”
Oct 27, 2019
“Of course. But I did mean ‘we’.” The ground leveled out into the shore of the smaller island beside Haligan and he put his hands on his hips, squinting into the outline of the village in the dim moonlight. “I’m partly responsible for…” He waved his hand in the air. “Alright, technically entirely responsible for everything that’s happened. So if there’s something I can help with, I will do it.”
Oct 27, 2019
Sven smiled. “Thanks, Darien,” he said. “I appreciate it. You can help me with the updates, and come with me to figure out what to do with the catapults. I could also use an extra set of eyes in the air with me if you don’t mind flying.”
Oct 27, 2019
“An extra set of eyes, an extra consciousness in place of the Warden, whatever I can give,” Darien affirmed, leaning slightly from foot to foot nervously. He desperately hoped that the raid would be short and uneventful. They had a lot of work to do already.
Oct 27, 2019
“Hopefully, Mom and Dad will be back soon,” Sven said unknowingly voicing Darien’s thoughts as they made their way toward the Great Hall walking across the low tide sand bar toward Haligan Island. “The council said they sent word to her, so she’ll have some idea as to what happened. Until then, we can pick up the pieces and get things back in order.”
Category:BOTGD 2
Category:Events
Category:Act I
Category:Darien Whiteland
Category:Sven Felman