NIGHT DESTINATION

[thecanopycrew]

It's early in the morning when the wagon finally stops, and the adventurers have finally crossed the large field. They now find themselves near an old, run-down house at the end of the field, parked near the fence. The rats refuse to move any further, lying down to rest as the adventurers get a moment to study the house from afar.

A familiar cat is resting on the porch outside the house, so it seems the house is inhabited, and quite possibly by the little girl and her family. Soft music is playing inside from what might be a creaky old record player, and the shadows of someone moving can be seen through the curtains.

What soon draws the attention is a small gleam somewhere in the house, as if a beam of sunlight had been reflected from a metal surface. The light resonates with the ambers, showing the picture of the crystal sword that had been seen on the mirror shard. Breaking apart again, two pieces fade away, showing only the handle of the sword.

Somewhere inside is a piece of this puzzle.

Comments

[thecanopycrew]

[A small gleam of light it reflected from a half-open door at the other side of the kitchen, and from the look of the flowery carpet seen from their angle, it's the little girl's room.

Her voice can be heard now and then from the gardens, laughing and giggling in joy. The father seems a bit frustrated at this, rubbing the bridge of his nose as he tries to concentrate on the books.

There are no signs of a mother in the house or any other children.]

[finallyfallen]

Looks like it's in the girl's room. We should try to get it before the girl comes back inside.

[Well. That says where they should go. Hakuryuu moves toward it carefully, trying to make as little noise as possible.

He's trying to ignore the dad unless he gets up, parents are a pretty sore topic for him.]

[monster_san]

[Fuu nods in agreement at the new revelation. The sword itself shining out? Well, a shiny hilt would be the kind of thing a little girl might pick up, but wouldn't her father notice at some point... though retrieving the artifact is their first priority.

She also notes that the father seems to be the only person in the house as she moves cautiously into the girl's room, looking around for the source of the light.]

I do hope she doesn't miss it. It seems ungracious to take something of hers after her kindness to us.

[circleprodigy]

[Ivaera follows them into the room, grateful for the sound of the girl's laughter, as it means she's effectively distracted for now. That there are no other residents present is also a good sign. She shrugs at Fuu's comment, not unsympathetic to the little girl, but definitely focusing on the side of pragmatism.]

I think she would understand, knowing that it would aid us. Not that I suggest conversing with her on the subject....

[finallyfallen]

She's probably already forgotten she has it....or will soon enough.

[He's still whispering. He doesn't want to get any extra attention.

They're going to need it one way or another. Though he can't say children get over things easily, that she seems helping is nice.]

Or she will understand, since she likes the 'fairies' so much.