[BanHammer and Co. in Lost Temple, Part 2!]
[It appears Grappling Hook has MANY new visitors to the campsite, courtesy of Chuck and Tara. They all look rather different from one another, but the one that stands out the most was the tallest one. Even taller than Tara, and wielding a hammer as tall as a small tree, and four eyes instead of two.]
“So this is your base oph operations…? Surprised anyone can live in this oven…I’ve been sweating since we got here and I’m not even in my armor! And I brought supplies!”
[He was talking to Chuck, specifically. Looking down at him since he is indeed very short]
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[OOC: Make sure to take turns gang cus we have a LOT of people. I can DM people for turn order if needed]
[ Grappling Hook was starting to wonder where half of their main team had gotten to, having to do all the work around here by themselves was exhausting... Oh they were going to have some big stern talks about this once the duo got back from their patrol. Hook was busy sorting some arrangements for some other wranglers as the group rolled up, catching the attention of everyone in the camp ogled like they were a roadside attraction. ]
[ Grapple turned around and just stared for a few moments before storming over to the group, stunned beyond belief that they'd trust some random group of what looked to be armed strangers right to their base of operations.. And without restraints no less! They ignored the newcomers for now and immediately grabbed both Tara and Chucks collars yanking them in close. ]
Where in lost temples great name have yall been?! I been running this place damn near solo! And who's this company ya bought along? We can't keep takin' in every poor straggler ya find, thats more mouths to feed that we just can't cover! Ye know how tight we are with the churchs greed and hold on supplies...
[ Grappling Hook let go and crossed their arms, huffing as they eyed the new company. They usually weren't this angry around others for a first impression... But this was important! Too much stuff has been happening as of late and they needed to be careful. ]
I'll get ta you lot in a second, come with me. We can talk in private. I have a feelin' I know already what yall's are lookin' for. Always the same three or four reasons nowadays...
[ They turned and started walking, bull tail lashing behind them as they made their way to the usual meeting tent. This could take awhile... ]
—Chuck let out a loud squeak once Grappling Hook pulled both him and Tara in by their collars, his sweat dropping as he refused to make direct eye contact with Hook. He had to admit, he didn't like seeing them mad—
'M sorry, Hook... We didn't mean t'cause ya more trouble...
—His voice was quiet, and Chuck lowered his head in shame. He'd practically forgotten about how angry he was at Tara for grabbing him and putting him over her shoulder!—
I promise I'll be 'round tomorrow ta help, for now just.. hear 'em out. They could help with the whole cult issue.
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woah— woah ?
i quietly said to myself , watching the scene unfold in front of me . pondering if i should do something
we dont … plan to be here long .. ?
i whispered as if i was announcing something . i kept watching as we stood close to banhammer , him hearing my unsure sentences .
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“I mean hopephully not. We don’t have a lot of time to dilly-dally!”
“Plus, we have our own supplies! We’re most definitely prepared!”
[He just waits around for them to stop arguing about whatever]
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She sets Chuck down as Hook scolds them, holding one hand up to her hat to tilt it down in shame. Chipper copies the motion, pulling down his tiny hat in tiny shame.
"Sorry, boss. Was just taking Tess out for a bit so she can stretch her wings... she's been a bit mopey since that cultist clipped her a couple weeks ago. Musta lost track of time up there."
She's used to being scolded for bringing outsiders in, though. She often needs to be reminded that outsiders generally can't be trusted.
"Ah, don't worry, don't worry, we ain't recruitin' 'em! Figured we could let 'em in since those two are Darkage and all... Plus, that little red one looks like a sparrow! How could I say no to that face?"
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