Qwantithalica looks to Jason sadly. She has the other two elf teens take the body. "We will take him into the forest and prepare his body as is the way of our people. His spirit has passed beyond and now it is just his mortal body that needs to be laid to rest." They will head up the 'elevator' and then head into the forest. If you wish to go with them they will not stop you.
Looking at Jason and then the others, I say; "Should we let the elves in the magic room know of their fallen comrade? They may wish to be at the 'rite'."
I call after the elves, "Hold on a few minutes please, I wish to join you, but your friends need to be told."
Turning to my own companions, I'll say, "Someone needs to report in to the stronghold, but I cannot be anywhere else right now. That boy is dead in part because of my decisions. Someone please head back, otherwise, do as you will."
Left hand shaking, I'll head down the tunnel towards where we left Be.
Out of Character: can I get the name of the fallen?
Edited: daishain on 10th Dec, 2017 - 5:00pm
Out of Character: The name of the fallen Elf is Orvrthybricol. He was also the youngest of the teens.
In Game: For the killing of 24 hobgoblins you all earn 1,200 experience. Jason you can upgrade Qwantithalica's character sheet.
I looks sadly at Jason." It wasn't your fault Jason. Nothing could have been done to prevent it. I'm so sorry." I look around for a moment from atop Ghost." I'll go on to the keep and report in. I need to recuperate pretty badly." I'll head off to find Lord Douglas with anyone else that wishes to go. I feel numb inside from what just happened. Worry for Jason and anguish for the death of the young teen fills my thoughts as I head back.
There's a hint of anger at my voice as I reply, but its directed at myself, not Rachel, "Nothing could have been done? We could have left after the first encounter, we could have done more to secure our flank, I could have taken the blow meant for him. There is plenty that could have been done. Some things on the list running through my head right now are even things that should have been done from the start, not just in hindsight." I shake my head, "You are right in one thing, it is not my fault. But it is my responsibility. I will not ignore that burden, he deserves better, and so do the rest of you."
On reaching the room with Be and her companion, I'll stand a little rigidly as I speak, trying to maintain some composure. When I get to the young boy's name I speak very carefully to ensure I get it right, "I regret I have saddening news. Orvrthybricol fell in battle today. He fought bravely, but was overwhelmed. I am sorry. Your friends are preparing to leave for his last rites if you wish to join us."
I will go back to the stronghold with Rachel, even though my heart is torn for the lose of one of the elf young-lings. I offer my sympathies to the rest of the young elves and Jason before going with Rachel and Ghost. .
Looking to the others still nearby, I will say, "I think I wish to go, and pay my respects.' Though I will also make sure to ask Qwantithalica if such is okay, as the concept of paying one's respect from our world might not be seen as appropriate among the elves. Whether or not anyone follows, I will move to where the elves went soon after as I wouldn't want to get too far behind.
Edited: Thomaslee on 10th Dec, 2017 - 6:40pm