522 Unexpected Reaction

Kalini nods, "Reima warned us of the monsters but we thought that normal blades would be enough..."

Vesemir shakes his head, "Silver is weakness to most monsters, the purifying effects-"

Ciri "Vesemir?" she calls out causing the old Witcher to turn to her.

Vesemir "Yes child?"

Ciri "Is it time to see Avallac'h?" she asks.

Vesemir looks up at the sun, "Hmm, it is.. I've already prepared the herbs in the Laboratory, forgive me miss.. Kalini, I have a prior matter to attend to."

Kalini "No, thank you for your help Vesemir." she says and walks off to inform the others of what she'd found out.

Geralt and Yen follow the duo inside as Vesemir collects his herbs and they both head up the stairs. Eventually they reach the room and try to open it, only to find it locked.

Vesemir "Strange... I don't remember locking it..."

Yennefer steps forwards, "Sorry Vesemir, I locked it last night."

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Ciri's brows raise, "Why?"

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Yennefer twitches uncomfortably under her gaze while Geralt stands stock still, "There was... An incident last night..."

Ciri "An incident?..." she parrots, the words not sounding right in her mind.

Geralt rubs Yens shoulder and steps forwards, "I... I may have killed the Elven Sage..."

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Vesemir and Ciri look at him in surprise, neither really knowing how to take in this information.

Ciri "You killed Avallac'h?"

Geralt nods, "Yes."

Ciri "Open the door." she states.

Yennefer "Ciri-"

Ciri "Open the door!"

The sorceress sighs and complies, the door swinging open and allowing the smell of blood to drift out. Ciri briskly walks to the bed and throws the covers off, revealing the pale dead form of Avallac'h, still covered in blood.

Geralt "Ciri, I'm sorry.. But I do not regret my actions." he says, drawing a sigh from Yennefer.

Ciri gives him an angry look and starts rifling through the Sage's various bags and clothing.

The trio in the door way are confused by her actions as she frantically pulls out every item and looks over it. Eventually stopping at some sort of journal.

Yennefer "What is that?" she asks.

Ciri "Avallac'h's journal."

Geralt "You don't seem... As upset as I'd thought you'd be..." he remarks.

Ciri frowns, "The only thing I'm angry about is that you killed him without telling me first, he was valuable and had information that I needed." she states, shocking everyone else.

Yennefer "But you said you were close, companions even."

Ciri "I had to gain his trust somehow.. I would have liked to kill him myself Geralt." she says with an irritated expression.

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Geralt "Well... I'll say it again then, I'm sorry." he says, though the meaning is now completely different.

Ciri nods and opens the journal, only to scowl at it. "Damn Elves and their language."

Yennefer "Is it Elder Speech?"

Ciri shrugs, "Probably? Can you decipher it?" she asks while handing it over.

Yennefer looks at it for a moment before shaking her head, "This... Some of this is legible while some isn't, could it be the Aen Elle elves use a different language?"

Ciri "I'm not sure, it all sounded foreign to me... Are you able to translate it? It's very, very important." she says seriously.

Yennefer "I.. Might be able to, though I'll need to spend some time with it, maybe Triss and Keira will have better observations than I will."

Ciri "Yen.. Only show this to Triss, while Keira seems trustworthy I'd rather his remain between us."

Yennefer nods, "What are you expecting to find Ciri? Surely you must have an idea to be so confident."

Ciri "I... I cannot tell you, you will eventually learn of it if you manage to translate it. You can ask me about it then, right now it's something only I and maybe someone else can do."

Geralt "Hmm, don't keep secrets from us Ciri. It always ends badly." he says.

Vesemir "Now, now Geralt. Whatever it is I'm sure she'll tell us in time, won't you child?"

Ciri nods gratefully at him, "Yes Vesemir."

Vesemir smiles and calls "Hinky?"

With a pop one of Reima's House Elves appear before them, "Yes Master's Master?" Hinky exclaims with a creepy, toothy smile.

Vesemir chuckles, "Please, call me Vesemir. I'd like to ask for one of you to clear this room? Perhaps store anything that looks valuable away?" he asks.

Hinky nods, "Will do!" they shout as things start disappearing from the room, which not long after begins to filled with House Elves who scrub the blood away and even clean dust.

Vesemir "You three can continue your discussion, I have an important matter with Reima to attend to." he says and begins walking away.

Ciri "Thanks, cya Vesemir."

Vesemir walks out back onto the courtyard to find Reima sitting on the wall talking with Solaire, Priscilla, Risryn and Kuretz.

Kuretz "Last night was great... Even if I can't remember much of it."

Risryn shakes her head at him, "Drunkard."

Reima "Nothing wrong with liking a few drinks. Ain't that right guys?"

Solaire and Priscilla look at eachother for a moment before responding, "I'm sorry to tell you this my friend but you've got a problem.."

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Vesemir waves at them, "Reima? We have a few things to discuss... Could I ask you to gather the leaders of your friends?"

Reima nods, "Well, the only people who lead the Chaos Servants are me, Solaire, Quelaag and maybe her sisters..."

Solaire "Don't forget our new "Prophet" Rhea." he mutters gravely.

Vesemir "Ah, is that so? Perhaps miss Quelaag should be included in the discussion? It is of great importance after all."

Reima nods, "Hinky could you do that for us?" he asks, with a popping being his only answer.

Vesemir "Extraordinary creatures aren't they?"

Solaire nods, "If they were not bound to Reima I'd fear for the world."

Kuretz "Just what are they anyway? I've seen them around but no ones explained them to me..."

Reima shrugs, "Just House Elves... If you want to know more just ask one when get the chance. I'm sure they'll gratefully answer."