Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-28358106-20160714040922/@comment-28358106-20160717223050

The cart has made its way to the capital, and the conversation occurs not far from the gates. Everything is in chaos.

They have difficulty getting into the gates. Crowds of people are choking the roads, all desperately trying to get within the capital's walls. Human and Centaur guards are trying to keep the peace and instill some kind of order, at battalions of troops simultaneously leave the city. Praetor is recognized by one of the guards, and he and the entourage are waved in and allowed to pass.

The streets are choked. People are everywhere as they move in a panic, attempting to prepare. Harpies are now descending on the city, and some of the injured ones land heavily, unable to control their descent. Some people help them, some don't.

Within the city, Regina addresses Praetor. She seems hesitant, as any parent would be. She finally speaks as they make their way through the crowds.

"I...I don't want to...abandon her.  But I suppose you're correct.  I don't..." she collects herself, a hand on her face as her eyes well up.

Aurum holds her. "Mother, Sir Praetor will find her.  You know he will.  He has done this before.  She looks at Praetor.  "Please, lording. Find our sister, and our father..."

"Oi, what's this, then?" Dump points forward.

A crush of people is in front of the portal...which is inactive. Guards are desperately trying to keep people calm.

"The Regent has closed the portal for your own safety," the captain shouts above the angry mob. "We can't risk allowing invaders through.  Please, return to your homes immediately!"