Legacy

As soon as Jade and crew return to the embassy, not even a full minute after the doors have shut behind them, the embassy doors burst open once again.

Julien steps into the embassy. His clothes and Sehstau favor are spattered with fresh and dried blood and he wields two different daggers in each hand.

He immediately begins barking orders. ”I need a warded room! NOW!”

The Seshtaun behind the desk jumps to their feet with a nod and rushes off.

Julien steps aside, holding the door open with his back, and people flood the embassy.

First to enter are Roman, Calliope, and Korenai. Calliope is doubled over and moaning with deep breaths while Roman and Korenai support her on either side. Julien continues to wave people with Hatilaja markings inside and everyone is either armed or paired with someone who is armed. They rush inside and begin forming a shield around the entrance of the embassy while the trio steps further into the common room.
Julien releases the door to someone else, sheathes his daggers, and charges through the main room at the same moment the Seshtaun from the desk returns.

“This way Lord Julien!”

Julien nods to them and turns to Roman. ”Go with them!”

Roman gives no indication he heard and instead begins walking with Calliope and Korenai down the hall with the Seshtaun.

That is when Julien finally notices Jade.

”JADE!” He turns to her and rushes up, throwing his arms around her for a brief hug before he pulls back again. ”Leib Olmai started sending out constructs and pushed our line back again. I thought it best to move our people back to the embassy for the time being. Calliope just went into labor.”

He looks her over. ”Are you okay? Did you save them?”

 

 

 

 

Jade looks exhausted and battle worn. Her skirt and face are smeared with dried blood and swamp muck. She returns a small hug and nods.

"We got them out. But I think it was a distraction to start the onslaught. How is the front line?"

"Holding." He says with a nod. "They were pushed back some initially but they have been holding steady since with the assistance of the Graveyard's undead."

Storm, standing a bit behind Jade with Saige slumped over her shoulder, jerks her chin. "How is the road to Kog'Thrak?"

Julien glances back at the draconian. "Last I heard from Volaire was that they were holding steady as well after an initial pushback. But I have no clue if the road to the village is safe so I would ere on the side of caution and avoid it if possible."

Julien glances around at the gathered faces before looking back at Jade. "I was going to go check on things in Volaire. I think Calliope will be safest here so long as the fighting stays outside of Umrbis. Unless you need me elsewhere?" He reaches out and takes Jade's hand, giving it a light squeeze. "I will go wherever you need me."

Storm leans over to whisper to Saige. "Want to go hang out in Volaire until we're needed? I could use a nap."

Jade holds Julien's hand in hers. She weaves their fingers together.

"Selfishly, I want you to stay. I think it would be best for the elders to stay close by in this time."

Jade looks down at their hands and then back up to Julien.

"I miss you as well. We have both been so busy."

Julien squeezes her hand in his. "I-"

He hangs his head and sighs. "I suppose we have been busy, haven't we? I honestly can't remember the last time I-" He clears his throat before lifting his gaze to meet Jade's again. "I know we've both been fighting the invasion so how about we take a break?"

He steps a little closer to Jade. "You need rest if you're going to keep fighting them. Everyone should be safe here so how about we head upstairs?"

Storm raises her hand. "Got a spare room for us? Just long enough for the sun to go down. Then we can head back to Volaire."

Julien looks back at her and nods. He turns, without releasing Jade's hand, and waves someone over.

"See to our friends here. Escort them to the portal if they wish to head back to Volaire, otherwise, get them a room so they may rest."

The Seshtaun nods and turns to the others, waiting for someone to approach them.

Julien returns his attention to Jade. "Have you eaten? Maybe I could make you a relaxing tea and we can eat while we take a break."

Storm looks to the Seshtaun. "Can we get a room til sundown?"

The Seshtaun nods and gestures towards a hall. "If you'll follow me."

"Come on, Saige." Storm shrugs to gently nudge the wild elf.