[IC] New Crobuzon & the World Beyond

[Selina Parcellus]

Betimi looks at the collection of people ready to assist them.

First she looks at Jonath.. and at Eek (Ningalu).. "Your trapfinding skills are excellent, but we will have a very skilled trapfinder with us already."

Then she looks at Gilley.. "While your tracking and ranged attack skills are excellent, I think others will have that covered as well"

She looks at Tomeal. "You are definitely needed, your steadfastness on our front-line beside Forge will free both Selina up to command, and myself to alternate between functions,rather than dedicating myself to the front-line."

Then she looks at Piper, and towards Meek under the stairs.. "Will Meek be out of his 'cocoon' in time?  If not we can definitely use you or Meek, both of you have healing spellcasting ability, but also stay clear of melee in support roles, so will be free to use that healing or support" [OoC bardic music or archivist knowledge both has a similar effect, enhancing their party]

Her opinions voiced, she looks toward Selina for the final decision.

Selina listens to her "number one" as she feeds her hound a few pieces of bacon, nodding in response to her choices.  In truth, she wanted to get them all away from this place as soon as was possible and spare them as much danger and scrutiny as she could.  Hopefully she could manage that.

"Agreed, on all counts.  While I appreciate your offers of assistance, only so many can join us.  Do not feel this a rejection.  I mean in it in no such way.  I simply agree with my companion that this will be the strongest group for a most dangerous journey."

'Simon replies, "Perhaps once you've found your way home, the coffee will someday lure you back to New Crobuzon."

You all eat breakfast and begin talking about your plans for your voyage.  Nacesh's lizard will scurry down his arm and snatch a strawberry in its mouth, then scurry back up to his shoulder to enjoy its feast.  The Cheetah stays close to Kee accepting any food he offers.  While the hound sits dutifully beside Selena, rarely taking his eyes off of her, as if waiting for any sign they were going to run out and do something fun.  

Simon asks, "Do any of the pets have names?"

Selina has no comment regarding Simon's first offer.  She really wasn't sure she wanted to return here...unless it was for the purpose of freeing these people from their oppressive government.  And even then, only those who wished to be freed.  She was not a tyrant to force people to follow.

"The large feline is named 'Chris', I do believe.  As for our good boy here..."

She gives the hound a good, solid rub along his neck and shoulder as she looks inquiringly at Betimi, Nacesh, Jonath, and Tomeal.

"I do not believe that we ever agreed upon a name.  Our journey has been so hectic that we have had few moments of down time in order to discuss this."