Chanshik; /stares at his legs, fingers gripping at the blankets tighter now
/lapses out for a moment before sighing, coming to his senses once more
I want to say no... But I don't have a choice. I can't lie...
I don't have anywhere else to go.
/winces, curling into his knees
Jongin; *frowns and furrows his eyes, looking out towards the window* Chanshik, I.. I know you don't want to be in a clan house but I think you should stay here. Even just for a little bit. I want to investigate on how that fire got started. Can you do that for me?
Chanshik; /whimpers and shakes his head slowly, coughing a little before gathering his voice
No.. I... I was reading, and Duckie starting quacking. So I looked up and the doorway was on fire... I couldn't get out
/burries his face in his hands
(I'm assuming we start this after the fire and all?)
Jongin; *looks at the other sadly, hands withdrawing slowly* Yeah it.. It got burned down. Duckie came and got me and I managed to get you in time.
*sighs, slowly edging closer to Chanshik* Chan, did you happen to see or hear anyone near your treehouse?
Jongin:
*watches you with a frown and nods gently, knowing I have to go on*
Alright.. Be careful, okay? I'll see you and Duckie soon.
*gives you a small wave before walking on ahead to the clan house*
Chanshik:
But they're essentially blocking them off from resources and help..
it wont be long.
/freezes at the sight of the house and shakes my head in fright
a-ani...
i shouldnt have even have come this far... I'll just... go back to my tree house...
Jongin:
Arcane shouldn't attack them soon.. They know doing so will spark a war.
*sees the clan house in the distance and stops to turn and look at you*
Are you.. Coming in?
Jongin:
Ani. My scouts have told me Arcane has a barrier around Elysium. You'll get attacked..
*crosses my arms and sighs*
I'll figure something out. I have someone important in Elysium..
Chanshik:
I don't know much about the clans... /pouts and kicks at the snow a little
But I'm technically neutral...I'll run a message up if you need...
Jongin:
Yeah, but.. Elysium and Hell-Dust are both very far from here. It's hard to get into contact with Hell-Dust as well. They seem to be cooped up in their clan home.
Jongin:
Because they're easy targets and Arcane wants to expand..
*sighs, keeps walking ahead*
It's a day and a half journey to Elysium, though, and not everyone's willing to make the trip if Luhan isn't guaranteed to be there.
Jongin:
Yeah, exactly. Except..
*frowns a little and looks down*
The Arcane clan is still quite stubborn.. We're actually afraid they may try to wipe out the Elysium because of their small numbers.