[IRP] The Dead One Calls

[Zanryu]

The newcomers seemed intent on proving their innocence given the state of things, but they were also quick to offer assistance. Ellie nodded in Lita's direction as thanks. As the group discussed further, Cecily also expressed her doubt.

"I'm sure he'll come; he always had to have all the answers growing up."

As Shad walked off towards the smithy, he stopped suddenly and turned on his heel. He eyed the group, before looking to the sky momentarily.

"OH. Did anyone else hear that wyvern cry? I'm not going crazy, am I?"

Ellie spun quickly and looked to the sky herself, hoping to see any sign of a rider... but there was nothing. Nothing discernible, at any rate. She looked to Satsume, then back to the sky.

"We need to hurry. If Shad's right, we need to get inside before the fighting starts."

Ellie was visibly shaken, her heart was pounding; she had little faith in this plan, but it was the only idea they had. She thought back to her childhood, thought back to the days she spent with her brothers; hiding, hunting, learning to fight. Leroy always told her the key to trapping a predator is bait... and she was it.