Re: 10: Return to Thundertree
When Prizzard challenged him, a brief moment of tension crossed the ranger's face, casting a shadow over his features. "I have no training weapons at hand," he explained, "only implements of war and have no desire to do you harm. Besides, It's possible I would be a poor test for your rapier as the blade is my last resort." He patted the stock of his hand crossbow as he spoke, emphasizing his point.
Acknowledging Mithra's request with a nod, the ranger waited for the druid to join him, and they set off into the woods. The pair moved with a fluid grace through the underbrush, their senses alert to the slightest sound or movement. As they ventured deeper into the forest, they encountered a variety of wildlife, from the gentle songs of birds to the wary gaze of a curious deer. Keeping to their assignment, Xar’ach refrains from hunting, though it is tempting.
Upon reentering the camp, the halfling and the bugbear exchanged a silent nod of acknowledgement before resuming their tasks. Xar'ach reported their findings to Mithra, who then dismissed him to attend to his own needs. The ranger conjured fresh Goodberries to replenish his pouch, a part of his daily routine, before settling down to rest and await his turn on watch.