The Warriors Shall Rise Again

[Asia Kali Yusufzai]

"No, it's okay, sister." Rasha rubbed her eyes and shook her head. Then, with a big sigh, she settled herself. "I need to wear something more appropriate," she said, looking down at her nightgown, then headed to the wardrobe. "No need for the stylist, she's an acquaintance," she said, and pulled out a blue dress and trousers, that bloomed with black flowers embroidered up her legs, wings and over her chest. She looked in the mirror, and hastily groomed her feathers, and pinned jewellery to her brow, framing her eyes. He turned and presented herself to Kha'lin. "What do you think?"

[Shenzii]

Tar-Ryn waited patiently. Her cloak was back, her weapons were left at the front, to be recollected another time. Her piercing green eyes wandered casually about the hall she was left in.

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With a smile Kha'lin nodded respectfully, amber eyes shining "Very nice your highness... Shall I take you to her now?" She stepped aside with one paw indicating the oak door.

[Asia Kali Yusufzai]

"Yes, please do," Rasha said, and walked to the door.

[serpington]

"OK we're here, follow me to the generals tent." durako walked through the crowd of warriors with the two generals behind him. some of the warriors began to mutter under their breaths as the three walked past.

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Kha'lin opened the door and lead Rasha out into the corridor. Kha'mal nodded to them both as they passed and fell into step on the Queen's other side. The three walked down long palace corridors, warm sunlight washing over them through the tall windows that faced a golden sun in an azure sky.

Finally they reached the corridor where Tar-ryn had been left, sunlight still streaming in and giving everything a bright and vibrant hue...

[Shenzii]

Tar-Ryn smiled in the sight of her old friend. She moved her hood off her head as the queen approached closer. "Aww Rasha, no need to get dressed for my occasion," She joked mildly.

[Asia Kali Yusufzai]

Rasha gave a smile, and gave Tar-Ryn a hug.
"Well, I haven't seen you in a long time," she said. "And as Queen, I always need to look good."  She pulled away, and looked into Tar-Ryn's eyes. "Now, I need to know, were you followed?"

[Shenzii]

"No, Pharaoh scouted and I had some others scout for me as well." A bird squawk came from the entrance. A guard walked over, the falcon on his arm. "I believe this belongs to you general." Tar-Ryn smiled and took Pharaoh. "All is well. Sorin stayed back along with Chronin to meet with a group that deems very loyal to me and my quest." Her eyes shifted to the guard that accompanied Rasha.

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Both Kha'lin and Kha'mal hung back as they watched the two friends. They exchanged quick glances, and Kkha'mal wished that he could speak to his sister alone, about the necklace, about everything... Kha'lin nodded to him, as if to say they would talk later, returning her attention to Ta-ryn...

[Asia Kali Yusufzai]

Rasha gave a smirk at the falcon, then took Tar-Ryn's hand.
"Good," she said. "Now let's go to my drawing room, we can talk more there." She turned and headed back up the hall, passing her bedroom to some double doors. She turned to her guards. "you two can wait out here. I'll call if I need you," she said, and headed inside. The room was luxurious, filled with books, expensive furniture and an elaborate carpet. Religious iconography and art covered the walls. She sat Tar-Ryn down on a red sofa, lined with gold, while she sat in a chair opposite. "So my friend, why have you come to me? What do you expect of me?"

[Shenzii]

Tar-Ryn was now more serious. Her intentions were to leave Rasha out of the issue as much as possible. "What I ask of you is simply to assist me. Weapons, and simple housing until I figure out a better plan. I know you want no part in what is to come, and I'm going to keep you out of it with all of my living power. I will take up an identity, anything. But the village I just left, I can't work from that far and vulnerable. Within your kingdoms walls I am at your will and only you can punish me." She leaned back as she relaxed her body.

[Asia Kali Yusufzai]

Rasha sighed and snapped her beak. "Protecting and hiding enemies of Zaldaro is more than enough reason for him to attack, but that's only if he manages to find you. What kind of rebellion are you forming here? I need to know your plans."

[Shenzii]

"As we speak, Sorin is meeting with a group that is located in the forest. Its lead by a general Isiah. It's as big as it has to be. But it's staying where it is. Only Sorin, Myself and Chronin will be staying within your city." She looked about and sighed. "The plan is, wait it out for a month or so... After I find my ties to everyone I will be gone. I will make sure your kingdom will be out of the harm of Zaldaro."

[Asia Kali Yusufzai]

"I see," said Rasha. "Well I will help you as much as i can, and you can make any requests of me that I will try to get fulfilled." Sh ran a hand over her feathers, and chewed the thoughts in her head. "As long as you keep yourselves secret, there's a building at the back of the palace that heads out into the city. We use it for secret meetings and the like. You can stay there and lay low, but in return, i want any information you learn about Zaldaro to be relayed to me, okay?" she said with a smile.