OH MY!!!!! But I thought Jericho was human. How oh no!

I know. Jericho was born to a human mother and not all half elfs have elfish characteristics. I think even Jericho thought he was a full human and that is how Rathil has kept it all these years. Although we suspect that it was his elvin blood that gave him all the weird visions he used to get.

No wonder he has stuck to me ever since he found out I was pregnant. I thought he was strange but he gat even stranger after that.

He went after the Finwe (the baby's name)
He is gonna get himself killed.

Not exactly, but unfortunately I don't know where he is.

*She moves over to the two runes carved in the floor*

You see Esane had to have known Rathil would go after her. Whatever she did last night to instill confusion she used to cover up a second vortex. So her and Finwe went through the real one and I can only imagine that Rathil jumped through the other one by mistake in the confusion. Which is why his weapons did not pass through.

*puts head in hands*

I knew I shouldn't have come to this town. All I ever do is bring trouble. I should have stayed to myself. That way none of this would have happened.

You can't blame yourself for this. This isn't your fault. I will help you get them back. After all Rathil is my Father as well. I'll be damned if I am going to lose him like this.

Well is everyone at the guild his?

No it is my fault. I came here therefore Esane came here.

She laughs a bit.

No, it was just me and Jericho. The only difference is I was born 250 years ago before Rathil even started the guild. He was a much different man back then. He truly was in love

*She smiles a bit as she remembers*

Jericho on the other hand was 25 years ago and I fear was just a product of lust. His mother abandoned him and Rathil wouldn't turn him away so he raised him from a baby. He is much colder now but he still has a compassionate side.

Yes I have noticed

Yes, I am sorry. Of course you have.

*She gets up and moves back toward the first rune*

Please forgive me, I have a few more things I need to figure out about this fake vortex. Although don't worry I can still talk while I work. I just need to do this before the energy dissipates. I will find Rathil and he will find your baby.

I am sorry. I am really not myself.

Do you know why Rathil hired me after Jericho died? I really don't do anything for him. I have been confused about that from day one. It's more like he is giving me an allowance.

*Smiles a bit*

Isn't it obvious? He was worried about you and he wanted to make sure you were being protected. Although you know how he keeps things so close to his chest. He knew he could keep you close if you joined the guild and stayed in the guildhouse and he didn't have to come out and admit that there was actually another human being he cared about. He doesn't do very well with showing his true feelings.

I was thinking that but wasn't sure. He is a little strange you know. but I can relate. I try to hide my feelings also. But mainly because when I start to care for someone Esane always takes them from me.

How much has he told you about everything?

Alatariel and Railinn, if there is nothing else you need for the night, I am going to retire for the night. Railinn it was a pleasure to meet you. *Phara retires to her room for the night*

As far as I know everything. I am the only one that he ever fully trusted and I am who he talks to when there is something bothering him. Sometimes I think I am the only one that knows the real man he is.

*She says with a bit of sadness in her voice*

Good then I won't have to explain myself. I think I was starting to see that man. He tries to hard to be carefree. But I saw him cry the night Jericho died. I don't think he knows that though. From that night on I knew there was more to him. I really through him off the night I kissed him. (laughs sadly)

*As Railinn is examining the area she is saying a few arcane words and trying to get a read on the energy. All of a sudden a burst of red energy appears out of the air and knocks her unconscious as a red vortex appears. Something she must have said triggered its opening. There is a loud yell that sounds like Rathil from inside the vortex. Almost immediately after it opens Rathil jumps out. He is beaten and bloodied, he if followed shortly by the demon that was following Esane. He extends out his hands and his daggers fly to him and immediately extend into swords.

Now Ishbikel, Let me show you why you do not mess with my family.

*A few quick thrusts and twirling motions come from Rathil pushing the demon back. He stabs and Jabs and doesn't even seem to notice anyone else in the Inn. He is completely focused. The demon yells out as it is cut again and again before it can even mount a defense. Just before the demon is about to die Rathil pulls out his gate cube.*

You are coming back to Hell with me Ishbikel, If you know what's good for you, you will take me to Esane and you may still live to collect another soul.

*Rathil actually leans forward and grabs the bloodied demon by the throat and hits the gate cube. Both him and the demon vanish and the other vortex they just came out of closes. Railinn lays there unconscious*

*Comes inside slowly, peeking to see whom or what is inside*

Rathil No wait

Damn that man


Railinn Are you ok?
*bends down to check on Railinn. Still unconcious. Tries to move her but she is to heavy and Alatariel is still to weak. sits beside her. Eventually she falls asleep*

Calliope was wrapped up so tightly in the blanket and pillows that Re'Anna had brought to her..She looked like a small ball on the floor by the fireplace...She opens her eyes gazes across the room. She sees Alatariel sleeping on the chair by the table. She has no idea why she fell asleep there. She did not want to leave the room where the baby was taken...

She unwraps herself and straightens herself out. Walks quietly past Alatariel into the kitchen.