As Darren, Vincent, and Zeno made their way through the village, many younger fae and wood elves would run up to Darren and Vincent asking them to play together and shower them with praise, like heroes returning home after a grand battle. The children were as vigilant as hunters, keeping a watchful eye on the stranger, but keeping their distance and focusing on the other two. The two would keep pace with Zeno while interacting with the youth by carrying them or walking with them side by side. The children suddenly dispersed from the trio when they noticed armed elves and fairies approaching them.
The armed forces surround the trio, giving nasty looks toward Zeno before questioning who he is and why he is here on sacred land. The other guards questioned Darren and Vincent about the visitor they had brought with them. Before they interrogated Zeno further, a robust, taller, intimidating fairy stepped out from the encampment where the guards were stationed. “Guards! And you 3 come forth” The guards heeded their captain's words, all about-faced, and marched towards him, keeping in formation. “Just follow through with what he says for now, we are on high alert if you have not noticed” Vincent whispered to Zeno from behind before marching over to the General with Darren, Zeno followed them into the base.
WC: 296