Civilization RP

[Rayleonarde]

Once he reached his home, Ray immediately told his people what happened. He spoke of great magical weapons that breathed fire and felled all that stood before it. It was obvious the young raccoon, and now his tribe, were taken aback by weapons such as this, and feared them.

[The Past]

The Burrklau officials stopped at an inn to rest for the night, to prepare for the ship ride back home. Despite being shaken up by the events in the meeting hall, Jovri was now so terribly exhausted he might be able to finally sleep again. All this traveling for nothing.

They ordered supper at the inn, with Jovri sitting with the back of his chair rubbing against wall so no one can sneak up behind, while the officials sat around the table positioned to try to block any bullets or knives that may come from the side. Invading personal space, much to the Sigikel's discomfort. Jovri lacked an appetite, but he barely ate during his travel to Steelburg, so he reluctantly shoveled salmon into his maw.

He and his officials continued to talk quietly in their native tongue, not wanting to draw much attention.

"So you wish to leave the union," Adari asked the young Sigikel.

Jovri sighed. "I respect aunt Olohi's decision. Kingada cradles her soul, but I fear she made a mistake with trusting Merukeli. The other nations are fine, as far as I am aware."

"Why Merukeli?"

Jovri huffed as he took another bite of his salmon. "... I am almost certain what happened there was a set up by the... Baisharrvikel."

Everyone at the table blinked in surprise, aside from the crane, who nodded his head silently.

Jovri continued eating as the group went silent for a while.

[Setcho]

Lionheart was discussing the events with his highest officials on the plane back home, he was furious that a fellow leader hired terrorists to assassinate him and the other leaders. So much so further action may be needed.

[Angder]

Esmeren makes it over the border into Ukraine, and then south towards the Fief of spiritwatch. It was best to avoid going straight on, The west of the Fangwall was dominated by Duernab's Fief. The Great-Claw Fief... The border there was... strict. Even more so than the rest of the Fangwall.

[Grovygrunge]

Marko had crossed the border shortly after Esmeren and could see her car. He motioned to his driver to get their attention, who then proceeded to beep the horn and follow behind the vehicle.

[Angder]

Esmeren stops the car, recognizing the driver. She sighs, getting out the car.

[Grovygrunge]

Marko stepped out of his jeep as it slowed to a stop. He cocked his hat to Esmeren, smiling slightly. "Hell of a day, huh? What do you make of it?"

[Angder]

"I think it was a set up" Esmeren states. "No idea who was meant to be caught in it, but I have no plans to open any more... anything... with the steel lord republic." Esmeren says. "just going to stay out of everything, hide, reinforce. As always. What about you?" Esmeren asks.

[The Past]

Jovri stepped outside the inn to get some time alone. He politely to harshly shooed away his guards several times before they finally let him go. He didn't care if he was going to get assassinated. He was useless for the nation anyway. His family's blood wasn't naturally heroic. He didn't deserve to be treated like he was.

He spotted two familiar leaders from the meeting and shyly stepped over. "Binanei--err, good evening."

[Angder]

Esmeren blinks. "Did we all take the same route home?" she asks. Surprised by how improbable things seemed.

[Grovygrunge]

"I suspect something to similar effect. To be honest, this may be an opportunity for me, my homeland has gotten a little soft. I'm all for peace but we aren't as prepared to hold off any invaders as we should be. I could use this as a good way to see my point." Marko smiled as Jovri stepped over. "Ah, the Burrklauan boy. Binaneika. As for why he has taken this route as well, leaders from Burklau have used a route through Ukraine before, if I remember correctly his aunt passed through last year."

[The Past]

Jovri nodded. "Yes... I'm a bit, uh, disappointed. I was hoping to explore Steelburg for a few days before heading back home, but... a-after what happened..."

[Angder]

"I hoped to try to open relations with other nations. Guess this meeting is just going to push us deeper into isolation..." Esmeren sighs.

[Grovygrunge]

"Probably for the best, too much time in a place like that and I'm sure you'd have ended up dead." Marko shrugged at Esmeren then gave her a smile. "Keep trying, friend. You'll eventually be able to make a difference and help your land to be more open with the other nations. Just know it's not exactly a weakness to be cautious, the isolation will probably end up favouring you soon."

[The Past]

Jovri thought for a moment. "Um... There is a problem for my nation... honestly," he admitted with hesitation. "We don't have the technology to defend against Steel Lords or any other nations. We have been isolated until recently and are trying to adapt, but it may not be soon enough."