Croeria's Ruins - Usque - Midlands

Tania grasped one of her hands with the other and rested them on her waist. Tania spoke, her tone simple and flat and her luminescent green eyes looking into Feruzia's as she spoke, "I Hope that should... When war comes, that you could aid us in making this great forest a door way into the lands now called Goraia."

It seemed that the pair were forgotten for now and thus free to do as they wanted, the boy watched in mild curiosity as the other two entered and began to converse with the Lady Feruzia, who name had been spoken by the ranger before she had entered, the others unknown for the moment. Though his attention turned to Sione once more as she lowered herself to his level encouraging him to take the food if he had wished though to the boy it was not so much a matter of being hungry. It seemed safe enough to as demonstrated by Feruzia eating a piece herself as well as feeding it to her animals. Slowly he bobs his head, the mention of some sort of war piquing his interest thought it was not really his place to eavesdrop so in-stead he would help himself to whatever had been offered to him, making sure that it was alright first before simply stealing off with a plate and returned to Sione’s side pressing his against the wall as he lowered to sit upon the ground. “Teacher says never to turn down a free meal, you never know when you might get to eat again..”  Though he was not particularly hungry and he knew, now that the wraith did not require food of her own. More of practicality—also it was considered rude to turn down food in most places, and for now there were guests so he tried to mind his manners. Next came lifting chin of his mask to rest atop his head though it still partially covered his face for any looking down at him as he helped himself to a few bites.

Feruzia looked thoughtful, then motioned them closer. She waited a moment and said softly, "I know the way, yes... But it won't be easy at all. You'll be lucky if half of your party makes it out alive if you aren't properly prepared." She wasn't lying. "Eat, you must be hungry. I cannot show you until the morrow."

"It is dangerous because it is a long and confusing system without someone to guide you... And even then, it is dangerous for the same reason any caverns are. It would be even more dangerous to traverse the forest as you risk discovery. The caves are a closely guarded secret, first used by the daughter of our people's ancestor, Croeria, to keep the lineage from completely dying off when this castle was under siege and Croeria was drawn and quartered alive. You must choose on your own whether to take one risk or the other." She was very matter of fact. "I would be the guide. It would also be an honor to battle with your people... For Medan."

(for the sake of speeding it back up, I'm posting too. We can reorder next round)

The food seemed to disappear quickly enough—and he wiped his hand on a piece of cloth that he had tucked within his cloak, afterward he leaned back against the wall, the stone cool and wet upon the back of his neck. He merely listened as the others spoke of a passage and o war seemingly disregarding the pair for now. It seemed strange that they would talk about things so openly, though perhaps Xin and the Wraith did not seem much of a threat, or were too far removed from the situation to be of any consequence. He tipped his head up slightly at Sione’s words, nodding in agreement his mentor was indeed wise, seeming to have a saying in regards to everything. He also said that if someone cooked for you smile and give the chef your thanks, regardless of how it tastes. Though he did not want to interrupt their talks for now. A single hand lifted to clasp the corner of the mask and draw it back over his face. “A cavern might be fun to explore, don’t you think Sione?” He asked softly, though without giving her much of a chance to respond. ”I’m going to rest for now.” There was nothing better than sleeping right after a meal, and so he let his eye drift closed, despite being in a strange place with strangers. Drooping partially towards the side as his head came to rest upon his companion’s arm.

She briefly eyed the other two, then said to those she was talking to, "I will wait to show you..." She obviously wanted it to remain a secret until the boy and the one guarding them moved on. But she would not rush them out, it was just a child and children were precious to her people. "Until then, eat... Please." She gestured toward the pig and moved to get some for herself.

Well, there was not much to do now for the child except for rest after his trek through the Misty Woods earlier to finding his new companion, he certainly had a busy day he was still unsure how long he had been lost in the mist though it might have taken more out of him than he realized. For now sleep came easy not that he was particularly worried about the others or whatever plans they may have been hatching up, though having the presence of Sione next to him was reassuring. The stone was hard and made for a poor pillow though that did not stop him. He listened a moments as the others were still conversing their words becoming a distant murmur as he drifted off- Most likely they would make their departure once he had awoken, whenever that would be.

She ate her own portion after sitting down again. Whether to trust her or not was a moot point. She was their access to the cave system and what she'd said was honest. She noticed the lack of trust when there was much hesitation in regards to eating food she prepared. She was wary of letting them into the caves, but they needed the access point to get into the former Medani region. The fae and pixie alike all dissipated to spread the news of Camilla to the other people isolated within the forest, the wolf curled up close to the fire, and the hawk fluffed feathers and preened in the rafters. Sleep was a good idea anyhow, resting would be a challenge once below... But they would figure that out.