Chapter Three : Minions of the Dreaming God or When Plans Do Not Come Together

Well there we were having just arrived in our luxurious room on the twelfth floor of thirteen if you can believe it of the Government Trade Center and while Morgan was looking quite dapper and to be honest thanks to my keen fashion sense even Sha’Ran and Malcolm were looking quite dashing if I do say so myself we had arrived and our investigation could truly begin. We had been escorted up by a clerk who I noted like everyone else was armed with one of their pistols. As he escorted into the room I was able to notice that he no doubt expected to be dismissed. I took the moment afforded me to activate one of more useful abilities granted me by my fiendish heritage which was the ability to read thoughts. Although the ability might sound quite impressive when you first think about it I only have the ability to do it naturally once a day. So as he led us in to the large room which contained a coiled stove, refrigerator, radio, communicator, eight double beds, and a sink with running hot and cold water Aaron’s thought started to come into focus. So it was as I asked him to show us around the room and demonstrated how certain things worked and as we talked I was able to read his surface thoughts and gain greater insight into the workings of each device while at same time using my talent to bluff him into believing I was interested in him as opposed to in awe of the magic or advanced machines in use on this world. The others hung back thankfully and let me work no doubt realizing that I knew what I was doing which was a good thing for since I was still working on our cover I did not what it blown. I was able to find out that there were communal showers down the hall for bathing and such. I also was able to deduce that Aaron believed we were visiting rich people who were not doubt slumming. I was able to by carefully controlling the conversation that the room had been last occupied two week ago by two man and most of the other guests of which none shared our floor were overflow for the local hospital or retired government types. He also under the impression that most people of wealth rented homes in the area so I made sure to inform him that we were indeed people of wealth who were trying something different which seem to fit in with what he had believed. He did make sure to remind us that Morning Prayer was in about thirty minutes and he wanted to make sure we were aware since the room was sound proofed against outside noise and we would not hear the siren. I was able to pick up from his thought and subtle cues that we were expected so I assured him that while we had just arrived we would settle in and make sure to be on time. I also was able to read from his thought that we were expected to drop to our knees for about thirty seconds facing a temple after which we would we then be able to rise and continue our day. He had mentioned that the previous guests had left some food behind that we should not trust but that the dry goods should be ok. I asked him about local shops in case we decided to pick up supplies for ourselves and he thought of several locations that I would be sure to check on later. I of course then asked his name and how to contact him if we needed his services and he let us know that if we stopped down either himself or Rocko would be on duty and he would be sure to tell let him know to expect us. I was able to pick up that Aaron was not really that bright and in truth he was lucky to have had a relative who was able to find him this job. I could tell he was expecting to be rudely dismissed so instead I showed him kindness and thanked him and let him know if we needed anything we would be in touch. With that Aaron left and I could tell I had my first ally among a sea of enemies or dupes that surrounded us in this new land.
Now something happened that I had been expecting for quite some time and I was glad it had not happened while Aaron was still with us. So just like that Nialla our exotic Witch from Iranastan as well as her Elven Druidic companion Buerick who stood exactly my height and who was dressed in white hide armor had just appeared in the room. I looked to Morgan as I spoke to Nialla and I was able to convey to Morgan if he knew this new Elf who introduced himself as Buerick. Morgan gave me a relaxed nod and while I looked to the other perfectly calm I actually only then became so. Ironically both Nialla and Buerick had very interesting tales to tell regarding the passage of time. I would seem according to Buerick the Stone of Tongues was also a portal to another dimensional forest that contained within it a druidic grove recently consecrated by Buerick who also added to not trust Treants. It would seem that Buerick was charged with the grove and had recently completed the rituals to empower the said grove. If all of that was going on inside the dimension within the grove no wonder it had been running havoc with my feelings. I just hoped that now that Buerick had done his duty the stone would stop having such an effect on my Elven blood since as it was it was taking almost everything I had to keep from ripping someone’s cloths off. On a more interesting note Nialla let us know that she had also been within the forest and had been able to watch us from a location within the forest now that in itself was interesting for Buerick who no doubt had been busy with the grove was unaware of the observation location within the forest. Buerick also mentioned that from the information he had been give which Nialla confirmed they had been informed that this might very well be a one way trip. Well that led me to realize that if that was the case it became even more important for us to get started and if we played our cards right we would be able to use the device to get home before we saw to its destruction.
So after we were all able to on the workings of the Stone of Tongues it was time for me to fill the others in on what I had learned both in conversation and from the mind of my future companion Aaron. But first things first I explained to Nialla and Buerick that I had acquired cloths and we needed for them to change so they could fit in with our cover. I actually could not resist helping Nialla out of her robe as I talked and I could see the body she had been hiding was indeed beautiful. She was even wearing a lovely chain bikini which were her only other garments. She seemed shocked but with my ministrations I could tell she noticed that my hands left no part of her body untouched but within moments she looked like a native of this realm silly hat and all. Meanwhile I continued to explain to the others about all the devices within the room paying special attention to the radio which seemed to have what were called channels which included Hub, Swamp Fox, Red Menace, Central City and Isle of Plenty to name a few. As I was explaining communications device I noticed that Nialla seemed fascinated with it and now doubt was trying to figure out it worked. I also said I would come back upstairs afterwards to pick the two of them up and after turning each of them invisible I would escort them away from the Government Trade Center and then return with them since I had told the front desk that we were expecting guests to join us. Buerick seemed to have reservations about how magic worked but I assured him I had already used magic here as so far it had worked perfectly which seemed to placate. I realized we were running out of time since we needed to be downstairs for the mid-day prayer which I had informed the others about. I have to be honest I am so glad that I plan ahead and with that Shiron, Morgan and I headed downstairs for morning prayer.
As we exited the elevator I could see that the staff had arranged a vast assortment of prepared foods, pastries and assorted beverages no doubt breakfast or brunch I was not really sure I figured I would take some back upstairs later and let Nialla and Buerick taste test it first. So the moment of prayer was more ominous then breathtaking. For in perfect sync at the sound of the horn from the temple everyone including us sank down and prostrated ourselves for a few moments and just like that it was over. Well I noticed that both Morgan and Shiron were it seemed eager to begin exploration of our new environment. They both actually decided to stay downstairs while I took care of our little problem upstairs. So realizing that the feast that had been prepared was been designed to be taken back to the rooms I prepared a large tray with a little bit of everything they had to offer and made my way to the elevator.
Meanwhile while I had been out it seemed it was time for a new arrival. As I silently down the hall I could hear from inside the room the sounds of a commotion. As I entered the room the first thing I noticed was a large clean-shaven Barbarian type at over six feet tall with blond hair and blue eyes he actually looked Cimmerian to me wielding a flaming battle axe. I noticed the he seemed to slightly wary of Nialla and seemed concerned about me. I could only figure that he must have witnessed her performing one of her dark arts and it was a wonder combat had not already begun I could only be thankful that Warlock’s are charismatic since it seemed to be keep everyone still talking. The Barbarian asked me my name as I entered and closed the door and I merely smiled at him and spoke to him letting him know as seeing as we were going to talk perhaps we could first put our weapons away. I said this as I casually walked in with the full tray which I had balanced on my shoulder one of the benefits of years of acrobatic training I might add. So seeing my lovely smile and the full tray of food caused Ragoff to replace his axe over his shoulder and I then replied to him that my name was Markessa and my companions were Nialla and Buerick and that two of my other companions were still downstairs Morgan and Shiron. So after finding out that Ragoff was indeed Cimmerian where they actually burned Witches even though by all rights Nialla was actually a Warlock but same difference to most people. So I will have to admit I at first assumed that our new Barbarian was as thick as our previous one and so therefore I explained our situation in the simplest terms. Within moments thought I could see that I had underestimated our new Barbarian since when her responded to my inquiry regarding his need to change he spoke to me and explained that he was quite capable of change his armor to look like anything he wished. Excellent I thought finally an intelligent one and I assure you they are hard to find and wearing Chameleon Armor. So after he had explained that some of the people in his village had been slain by the very Dreaming God minions he was eager to destroy them. He must have thought me a coward because he accused me of not having the will for battle. I quickly drew my sword from its compartment within my Backpack of Containment and replied that I am not one who fears combat but I do believe in knowing when to pick my battles and being outnumbered perhaps thousands to one were not odds that I felt even someone not doubt as powerful as he was willing to take on. I concluded that we had only just arrived and if it were not for the Stone of Tongues from which he had just come we would not even be able to speak the language. I assured him when we found the one responsible we did intend to end them and I was sure his axe would help him avenge his people. I walked to him and asked him to follow me to the Stone so he could say the oath and join us in our little trip outside and back since I figured I had been gone so long that no doubt Morgan and Sha’Ran would be getting worried. Well it’s true that with the three of them and myself we could have indeed been having a good time but before that thought and my libido flamed to life again I reminded myself that we had work to do.
It was a good time too for no sooner had we come to an understanding then Morgan and Shiron chose that moment to enter and everything almost started over again. I motioned to both Morgan and Sha’Ran that we had a new arrival and his name was Ragoff. Ragoff asked as he pointed to the door if the two who had just entered were my other to companions and I nodded and told him they indeed were. For some reason Morgan seemed unusually tense and he started to reach for his short sword. At which time Ragoff started to reach for his battle axe. I looked to them both and I said come now gentleman we have enough enemies outside these wall we need not test each other. They both seemed to relax but I could tell by the gleam in Morgan’s eyes that he felt the need to make his point. Looking back at it I wonder if Morgan had noticed how I was looking at Ragoff and had actually become jealous. Well a girl can only hope after all but believe that Morgan actually had feelings for me was quite touching. So back to the tale at hand Morgan blurred and vanished and I noticed that Ragoff seemed to be following him while I will admit I did not see anything at all. This was a point worth noting since if Ragoff could detect Morgan then he was quite perceptive indeed which something I could definitely use to my advantage. Afterward Morgan would say that he was testing our new arrival just to make sure he was aware of who he was dealing with. Which was about the time I figured he was no doubt jealous or just being over protective but in truth if it was jealousy who could blame him I mean after I am a rare find intelligence and beauty in one package I mean I really doubt I could resist myself for long if I met myself. So after all introductions were complete I lowered the tray of food and drinks and let everyone know I had brought breakfast. Immoral of me I know to let Nialla and Ragoff taste test my food for me but I never said I claimed to be perfect. So after our meal and I will admit it was all quite tasty for off world food and I will admit the pastries were excellent I once again explained the plan to Morgan, Nialla, Buerick and Ragoff. In reality for me it was quite simple I would turn them all invisible and lead them away from the Government Trade Center to a location where they could turn visible and then lead to back and introduce them as additional guests that I was expecting. Now what was interesting was when instead of needing to be turned invisible Buerick changed form into a ferret and climbed up my leg and around my neck which was perfect since them I could blend him into my illusionary disguise which was being maintained by my similarly named Hat. I could make a long story short and just say that we left and returned without a hitch but we had left Nialla had taken hold of my wrist and Ragoff had placed his hand on my shoulder in order to keep up with me no doubt or it could be just my irresistible nature. Now I will admit with Nialla holding my wrist I was getting a little excited since truth be told now that Nialla had shed her ridiculous robe her beauty and charisma were indeed on display so much that I almost could not resist her even thought she was invisible. I should also note that we had a very interesting conversation on the meaning of good and evil which touched on an interesting question I posed to her. What is evil, evil or those who serve it? At which point she took mild offense saying that she served evil and I responded to her not really you use evil to serve the cause of good an entirely different affair altogether. A point which she had to concede I even confided in her that I had much knowledge of the planes and the minions of evil and she asked me if I spoke the Infernal tongue of Devils and I replied that I actually spoke Abyssal the tongue of Demons. She seemed shocked and replied you can never deal with those sort they are much too dangerous. I merely laughed at her naiveté and replied who said anything about a deal better to set them loose and let them bring havoc and destruction but only to your enemies of course. I even shared I also spoke Celestial the language of the good extra-planar creatures of all types since well you never know just in case the Demons got out of hand or too carried away. She seemed to believe that I would be the one who ended up in trouble but I assured her to trust me before I would be consorting with Demons and asking favors I would be sure to cover myself and of course the ends would have to justify the means like now for instance well it came that of course. She seemed to be drawn in by my words and perhaps her beauty and charm may have caused me to give more away than I had intended for she remarked that I seemed to twist logic and charm with the skill of a Beguiler. I only smiled and said one never knows perhaps I do but then again would that be so bad if we had a Beguiler on our side. At which point we arrived back at the time Government Trade Center and while Ragoff had paid attention to our conversation I noted that he had remained mostly silent which was fine by me I like the strong and silent type but wait a minute what was I thinking I liked every type. Now I guess the question was really if I would deem any of my current companions worthy of the pleasure of spending an intimate moment with me. I really doubted it really I mean the last thing I needed was another infatuated pawn at my beck and command. In addition it was rare to find a friend who truly understood me and what some might call my wanton ways so far only my on and off again companion Jared Black had ever fit the bill. I mean really the last thing I would ever want to do was to break the heart of a friend since if one does not have their friends what do you really have.
So after a quick trip back up the elevator I figured it was time to get down to business and first of all I needed to make sure everyone was up to speed with what I had found out regarding our current situation to make sure everyone was on the same page of the journal as it were. So I started out by covering the workings of for lack of a better term I would have to say technology. I explained the refrigerator and how it kept things cold or even frozen as well as the stove and the coils that heated in order to cook without a flame and even the kitchen sink that dispensed hot or cold water. I then went on to explain the Radio and the various stations which seemed relate information or music. I concluded with the communication device which could be used to reach the both the front desk or the military fort and which I figured could assist us in our acquisition of information about this strange land. I began to describe how I had yet to discover of what they were doing was truly technology or just disguised magic and Nialla looking beautiful as always said she had examined the devices of the room and as far as she could tell they were not magic. I suddenly realized that being a Witch might indeed offer Nialla an intriguing array of what could be called innate magical abilities one of them was obviously not detecting magic of if it was she was choosing not to use that ability. So I actually related that I might as well check for myself the presence of magic myself and I will note the only magical aura’s in the room not belonging to present company was the Book of Ves on the table no doubt an alias of the Dreaming God. I was actually in the process of explaining this to the group when Nialla walked over to the book and opened it. Well I have never called myself the wisest person perhaps one of the most charismatic and intelligent but even I would not have tried to just open a book likely to be the root of the whole Dreaming God scenario. I saw her standing there staring at the book and I quickly walked up to her and closed the book on her and asked for Morgan to please take it. She looked and me and said the pictures seemed to come alive and were trying to pull her in at which point I said of course they were. I reminded everyone in the room that no doubt this book was our first solid clue but was also a trap cleverly designed by the Dreaming God. I asked Morgan to place the book in the cabinet above the refrigerator and I asked everyone from now to please stay clear of it. I was lost in thought for a moment and I believe I may have missed something that Sha’Ran was saying since I was thinking about how this world might not have any magic and if it didn’t how easy it would be for someone with magical ability to manipulate and control the possibilities were staggering. It was about then that I noticed Sha’Ran was still talking and he told me that he had managed to meet someone downstairs called who had said he represented the Ready Men. Looking back at it I really should have made the connection but I was just a little distracted talking to Nialla and Ragoff about by sexual habits. I did not intend to go into detail but Nialla had made reference to my offer to assist her if her ever needs ever threatened to blur her logic. I had mentioned something similar to Ragoff which had prompted Nialla to say to not worry and that I propositioned everyone. Well for the record that was simply not true and felt the need to make myself clear for the future reference purposes. So I related that in truth I was not really a relationship kind of woman and in reality I tended to leave broken hearts in my wake. So I was not intending to form any lasting relationships among those who I would call friends but then again if any of my friends share my open spirit than of course something could in the future be arranged. Not so much for me but for their pleasure I assured them. So it was when we heard the bell of the elevator and then the call of the door Ready Men. I at first suspected the worst since I will admit the thought of how much fun we could be having on those beds if we did have a mission to complete was distracting. In other words I thought someone was outside and telling there me to be ready to attack. All I can say for myself is I am just going to have to remember to deal with my libido better in the future.
Well I of course went to answer the door figuring that I would able to deal with any situation with words before Shiron needed to draw his sword but then again one never knew. Morgan had slid up to the side of the door in case any of them tried to force themselves past me in order to dispatch them without prejudice. All in all I felt pretty safe so before I opened the door I cast a quick spell to reveal their thoughts to me and then while it resonated and attuned their minds to me I said one moment and then opened the door. I opened the door to reveal a man who was called a Ready Man who said he was looking for road workers. I was able to pick up from his mind and the mind of his companion that what they were looking for were people to basically fill the role of salvage collectors from waste dumps. I asked why they had stopped by and they thought about the two others who had stayed here before who drank heavily and always needed work. They said the job paid ten per hour and I replied that we were not really in the need of work but thanks for the offer anyway. I did ask before they left anything else interesting that you might be hiring for. One of them started to speak and was almost silenced by the other but glanced smiled to indicate for him to continue. So the main Ready Man told me that they were always hiring for companions for Elder Officers who he noted on good nights could make twenty per hour on good nights depending on their stamina. I smiled once again and said while I and my companion were not interested I might know some ladies who might be interested and if I ran into them how would locate them in the future. They told me that all I had to do was head to the front desk and ask for the Ready Men and they could be contacted. Well I realized that Nialla and I would have one way to enter the Military Fort and gather information now I would just have to sell Nialla on the idea.
Looking back on it really never should have taken that shower but the need to clear my head and deal with my raging hormones which together had temporarily overwhelmed my willpower. So back to the story as it were I had just closed the door and related to the others why the Ready Men had stopped by. I walked over the radio and explained that we could perhaps begin to gain a better understanding of this place if we listened to the radio’s informative stations. Morgan who seemed impatient for nightfall and seemed determined to head out and began a search of the town in order to locate a store where we could attain firearms. I asked if he really believed that was wise before nightfall but he would not be dissuaded and therefore against my better judgment left to survey the town. I had hoped that he would restrict his interactions to observation until I had the time gain more information from my new contact Aaron later this afternoon but alas he was unable to contain himself. Looking back I blame myself I am never one to tell someone what they can and cannot do and I will admit perhaps my feelings for Morgan may have caused me to believe that he could beat the odds I should have listened to my mind and influenced him to stay and listen to the radio with the rest of us and to stick together but alas I failed. But while listening to the radio we became aware of a number of important facts one of which sadly directly pertained to us. We were able to find out that the Island was on high alert and expecting trouble from a Swamp Fox organization not to be confused with the radio station with the same name. I would seem that this was the reason that everyone was armed as they were expecting trouble from said organization or faction. I also seemed that they were checking on what they termed Submarine activity around the Island. This was something mentioned along with the International Ferry coming back into operation. Which I took to imply that the Island route that I had found out about from the schedule brought to me earlier was not expanding to the mainland. It would seem that they were also reporting a sighting of a strange vessel in their waters. It was about this time that our Druid Buerick went to the Stone of tongues and seemed to be concentrating on it. Within moments he informed us that he had seen our associates from the boat boarded and for lack of a better term for I verified moments later myself pistol or actually rifle whipped into submission and carried away on a large vessel that moved on the water faster than anything I had ever seen. After he had described this event I realized that the Stone of Tongues seemed to continue to find additional uses and being able to locate people or act a scrying device seemed to be another of its powers. So while I was not able to view the incident with the same clarity as described by Buerick I was able to confirm what he had told us and I was able to witness the rifle whipping. It was then that I heard on the radio that they seemed to be describing the arrival of something called an Airship. While that was going on Sha’Ran spoke about a launch he had witnessed and something called an Eye in the Sky and something about it being the last launch of the day. I suddenly realized that they must somehow launch devices into the sky that gave them the ability to observe the ground. Combine that with the next bit of information about the Air Ship that would soon be visible from Defender Island since it was scheduled for a fly by and that is was part of an air navy was something that gave me pause to wonder and almost panic. I felt a shiver run up my spine and looking at Ragoff and Nialla was causing me even more difficulty so it was that I realized I needed some alone time and since our current room was one big open space I declared I needed to clear my head and I was going to take a shower. I of course asked if anyone cared to join me and I was almost ecstatic when Ragoff and Nialla said they would by Aphrodite was this going to be a long day.
So Shiron and Buerick chose to stay behind as Ragoff, Nialla and I left to head to the shower and the only sad part about the whole affair was they had segregated the compartments such that men had one side and women another. Well perhaps this world was not as advanced as I was coming to believe for the Elven Realm had communal showers with hot and cold water but of course it was powered by magic instead of the technology that seemed to run rampant in this strange realm. So Ragoff heading into the men’s shower room and Nialla and I headed into the women’s. There were separate individual shower stalls with doors inside and while I considered putting on a little show for Nialla with the thought of getting her to join me in my stall I instead tried to focus on more intellectual matter to distract myself. So while I noticed Nialla seemed to sadly stay clothed and seemed to be content examining the shower system. I walked into my stall and stripped down and placed my custom mithral shirt, thigh high boots and my Hat of Mystery into my Backpack of Containment and proceeded to start my shower. I of course had removed one of my crystal companions from my backpack since I figured I could deal with my libido and the current object of my desire at the same time. So it was that I managed to as they say kill two birds with one stone. I was able to pleasure myself while carrying on a conversation regarding language and the possible fate of the Captain, First Mate and the Paladin. Nialla had made a good point they did not currently speak the language so that might work to our favor. I will admit I was curious since my level of arousal was reaching its peak and I was once again thankful for my acting skill for I am sure my voice had not betrayed me. I wondered on the workings of the Stone of Tongues and if it was really giving us the ability to understand the language or if in reality it really was Tongues so as my orgasm overtook me I spoke to Nialla in Celestial, Draconic, and Abyssal I basically spoke of her beauty and poise and asked her if she understood me. As I worked to catch my breath Nialla responded that she had indeed understood every word that I had said. Well that settled it so while I continued to clean and myself I was relieved to have clarified another of the Stone’s abilities as well as to have been able to relieve myself within feet of the object of my obsession. So it was while I was still coming down from my euphoric high that I had failed to notice the trail of water dripping from the men’s shower as Nialla and I returned to our room.
We had barely entered and while I noticed that Buerick was nowhere to be found and I had inquired to Sha’Ran where had he gone. He told me he had gone back into the Stone of Tongues which while profound it was worth noting since it implied that the Stone of Tongues could be an emergency refuge if we ever needed one. I was about to inquire into the subject more when suddenly coming into through the door was something I would have never believed if I had not seen it with my own eyes. For standing into the doorway and quickly entering and closing the door was Morgan and while he normally looked quite dapper and confident he now looked disheveled and rattled to say the least. I was heading toward the Stone of Tongues while I listened to Morgan’s tale. It seemed that he had decided to do more than just look and observe which is what had lead to his current situation. He had decided to go inside and take a closer look which led to him being asked questions for which he did not have an answer. Which in turn led to him using one of his poisoned shrunken to attempt to nick the security officer who was questioning him after which he planned to slip away. Well at least that was the plan for it seemed that the security officers are in possession of an advanced communication system. For Morgan said before he passes out he saw the officer reach to his shoulder and touch a small box and talk into it and request backup. He told us that within moments the gun shop was surrounded by more than a dozen security officers and he could hear for lack of a better term a psi-officer speaking in his mind and asking him to come along quietly. Morgan said he had used his skills to conceal himself from sight in the shop but the psi-officer was still able to determine that he had not escaped and the psi-officer let the other officers who were moving in to surround him of the fact. He said that he was unable to break the mental contact which was something that indeed concerned me for Morgan’s will was one of the strongest of anyone I had ever met save for a Priest or Druid. I had asked Morgan to describe this mysterious psi-officer and he described a male wearing a brimmed hat and a bandolier which held numerous pistols. Morgan continued to tell us that it was only with the aid of all of his formidable abilities taxed to the limit was he able to make it to the roof of the shop and slip away and head back here to warn us. Well after getting over the shock and I will admit a little anger which quickly faded as I watched Morgan gracefully pace around the room yeah I know I had just taken care of that problem but there was just something about the grace in Morgan’s movements which were like poetry in motion that had always caused my breath to catch in my throat which of course diffused any anger before it could erupt. I came to two quick realizations at about that time one that we were going to have to leave this room and no doubt perhaps the entire Island and two that was going to have to but my libido in check because it was causing me to miss little things which were growing into complex and almost overwhelming problems. So as I informed Shiron that we needed to start packing up and heading out I asked him where if he had seen Ragoff and he said he had not seen him since he had left with Nialla and I. I asked Morgan if he had seen Ragoff or anything out of place and he informed me that he had seen a trail of water heading toward the elevator from the showers. Excellent I thought our Barbarian had left us and gone to explore the town well out of the fire and into the dragons cave as my Mother used to say. Well I remembered how Nialla had said she had been able to see us from within the Stone of Tongues and that we had been able to see others who were far away with the Stone of Tongues. So I first touched the Stone and attempted to speak with Buerick and I was able to reach him and I asked him if he could locate Ragoff from within the Stone. He replied that he could not from within the Stone and that since I was outside for me to do it. Well kind of stand offish but typical for an Elf so I was not insulted so I placed focused my will and tried to visualize Ragoff and suddenly I saw him on the beach surrounded by soldiers drinking and having a good time. The only thing that had thrown me of was the addition of the brimmed hat and new outfit the new look did not bode well but at least he was alive and not in chains. So as I looked around I considered if I should ask either Nialla or Shiron to accompany me to pick up our straggler before we made our way off this Island. In the end I realized that if the psi-officer came here before I returned it was best to leave the three of them behind since I had no doubt between Nialla’s blasts of hellfire, Shiron’s katana and Morgan’s ability to make the most of almost any situation I deemed it best to go alone. Since of them all I figured I had to best chance if I was stopped of talking my out of any situation without having to resort to physical violence. So while Shiron and I discussed a location to conceal the Stone of Tongues in another room just in case they ran into trouble and I needed to come back for it. I also took the time to confer with Nialla since Morgan still seemed a little shaken and asked them to answer the door in case anyone came to call to have Morgan hide behind one of the beds and let Shiron back you up in case it was our friendly neighborhood psi-officer. And with that I walked back to the stone and once again said the phrase that pays “In the brightest day, In the blackest night, No evil shall escape my sight, Let those who worship evils might, Beware my power…, Green Lanterns light!” I will not be mentioning how the Stone of Tongues still made my toes curl and my nipples harden for I was now focused and I would use that energy of arousal to focus on the task at hand.
It was child’s play to find Ragoff on the beach and I did notice something else I was the only woman walking on the beach. While there was plenty of eye candy to appease my appetite I was focused and I would let my libido speak with one of my companions later on once we were off this island. It was a good thing that I had chosen to travel in guise of Sarah Mandi a human guise whose black hair and green eyes I could maintain with our without my Hat of Mystery and an identity I had shown to Ragoff as a backup look in case my natural guise became too hot to maintain. Well as the say the situation on the Island had indeed heated up and I was actually quite glad to feel the cool breeze coming off beach. As I approached Ragoff I could see they were indeed having a good time and I had noticed something else which could prove to be a problem in the future. Ragoff by comparison to the men on the beach was a marvelous specimen of muscle and sinew while the men of this world looked like emaciated lepers by comparison. I was thankful that they had not somehow made a connection but I was also more concerned by the new look and how difficult it might prove to disguise him in the near future. So I figured I needed to make myself more memorable then Ragoff so that they would remember me and Ragoff as merely an inconvenient memory. Well that being decided I added a sway to my hips and tone that exuded sexuality as I walked right up to Ragoff grabbed his glass of ale and downed after which I said “ There you are I have been looking for you everywhere our guests have arrived and we are late.” I then leaned into him and gave him my most seductive kiss and he played his part well as he grabbed my ass and squeezed. I could hear the disappointment in the voices of the other soldiers as I broke our kiss and grabbing Ragoff’s had led him away from the beach not a single eye was being paid to Ragoff after that which of course was the plan. As we walked back to the Government Trade Center I mentioned to Ragoff about the new look and slipping away. He informed me that he soldiers had mistaken him for an officer who was due to ship out soon and that he was now aware that a large number of the soldiers were planning to ship out to their destinations as well. Well while that was interesting information I waited until he told me how he had acquired his new look. He then informed me that he had ran into some dressed the way he was dressed now and after a discussion that did not seem to be heading in the right direction had rendered him unconscious and taken his hat and adopted his appearance with the aid of his Chameleon Armor which had allowed him to be mistaken for an officer by the locals. Well at least he had better fortune than Morgan I thought as I filled him on our current situation and the reason for our haste. He of course was curious how I had found him so fast and I let him know the Stone of Tongues was full of surprises. I had almost convinced myself that my plan was going to come together without a single glitch well that was until we crested the hill and saw that the Government Trade Center was surrounded by over two dozen soldiers and as I looked back a commotion had begun near the Fort behind us and what looked like over a hundred additional troops were being called in for back up. I will say one thing for the people of this world they don’t mess around when it comes to sending support. My mind could only conclude one thing the psi-cop must have tracked Morgan down and no doubt between Morgan’s shuriken, Shiron’s katana and Nialla’s hellfire he had been dispatched with extreme prejudice. Good riddance I thought serves him right but now I was left with a question either they were secured inside which seemed unlikely or they had escaped the building and were now in hiding looking for a way off the Island. And then there was the cold hard reality that I had less than an hour before I would no longer be able to speak the language so in other words I needed to confirm that they had escaped and then either find a location out of sight of the approaching troops or find a way off the island and either send up a signal that only they would understand or hope that they would be smart enough to use the stone to find us once had secured a way off the Island. Either way this situation just kept getting more and more exciting and if this kept up my libido would indeed stay in check and on the other side of the coin this was the kind of chaos I was born to master.