Wouter wrote:Is Alexander at this point still being approached by the two men in order to be disarmed?
Two men are at arm's length from Alexander. Five more stand in the hall waiting.
We are so dead
Alexander has a defeated look on his face: "Your distrust reveals we are not welcome here... I'm sorry to see such suspiciousness among brothers, but I suppose we can't blame you in these insidious times..." He tries to get Milton back on his feet: "Let's be one our way, brothers, we will find some other place to stay. I bid you a good night, gentlemen."
The men look nervously to their leader, everyone poised for action.
The leader looks at Aldarren, "Lower your bow, woodsman. Take your friends and get out. But before you go, tell me who sent you? This is Lord Dunley's village and the next time you come here, you will mark the day as a poor one."
Aldarren - Ranger
Aldarren lowers his bow, but does not unnock the arrow. "Alexander would you please collect Mr. Milton," he says before addressing the leader. "Now to your question, we have been travelling the roads, seeking out towns that survived the God Fall, hoping to connect with any goodfolk that might remain. I am glad that we have settled this peacefully, and we will now be on our way."
Alexander puts one of Milton's arms around his shoulders and shuffles back toward the entrance of the hut: "Come along now, my amphibian friend: there is nothing for us here."
The men all stand still as Aldarren, Alexander, and Milton move out into the damp night.
There is a feeling among you that arms will be gathered and the night may yet turn violent.