Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-28718853-20200820153125/@comment-28358106-20200825055315

At the mention of the surrender of their weapons, only Arlmar's expression shifts to show his obvious disapproval, but he remains silent. Finn, for his part, steps forward. His thick, guttural accent suggests that the common tongue is not their native language.

"We agree to your terms. Please, kindly lead on."

The group piles onto the wagons, aided by the guards, the craft creaking a bit as Hyngwar climbs aboard. The guards mount their horses and take up their positions beside and behind the convoy as they set out.

Finn and Moki, in the front position, pay attention to what is before them, but Arlmar and Hyngwar take more than a passing interest in the guards all around. Hyngwar elbows Arlmar and nods upward, bringing his attention to the roof guards.

"(No chances taken, it seems,)" Hyngwar says in a low tone, speaking in their tongue.

"(They had better not, if they expect us to walk in unarmed,)" he replies. He suddenly cuts himself off as he is bopped in the leg by Cirelle's staff, followed by her glare.

Prince Finn and Moki, seated up front, are the recipients of Danice's query.

"What is it like?" Finn asks, almost surprised, as if he's never thought of the question before. "Well, our country is...cold."

Moki stifles a laugh as Finn continues.

"Cold, especially up north. But the southern dales are not always so cold.  But we are the first settlers to the continent, from long, long ago.  Long before the Elves came north, even.  So we are used to it.  We don't like the cold so much as our proof against it. We stay warm and dry, and enjoy our song and drink and fellowship.  As for you, I..."

He pauses, looking at Danice's form. "...I don't believe we have had your kind there, if you forgive me. Most of the Svarden..."

"Mamono, your highness," Moki says quietly.

"...Right. Most of the Mamono in our country are not very...liquid.  We have the Snow Motes, whom you call Slimes, but most others find it harsh and uncomfortable.  So I cannot say, really, but we have no quarrel with anyone, so long as they do not start trouble.  Of that, we have had our share."