[IC] Chapter 2-1: Falter and Scream

[Toot]

Location: Sea Jewel
Time: around midnight
Present: All PCs

Upon the appearance of Torin and Portho they seem to be unfazed but as Toot pops out the short, lithe figure emits a brief shriek before stopping it by a slender hand. The voice sounded feminine and the fingers covering the mouth look tender and youthful. The elven mistress is more focused on Merri, still laying limply in Maul's cradling arms, but as the armourer steps forward, followed by a twelve-feet-high adamantine monstrosity, she snaps his gaze there, jaws clenched in a stern appreciation. At the same time, a low rumble runs around the circle of soldiers and the arms swing involuntarily in a defensive posture. A brief command is shouted by someone on the far side of the portal (not visible for the party), "Hold Stations!" and the guards resume their official posture in unison.

With that, he starts towards the church, closely followed by the high priest and the mistress who sends a final gaze towards the armourer and the construct.
The rest of the party is escorted to a simple mansion two streets off the main square, featuring three bedrooms and adequate supplies, including food, drinks, a wooden bath tub, and a rack of common arms and armour.

Hearing people shriek when they spotted him was nothing new to Toot.  What was new was he was now with 'friends' or at least people Toot could tolerate better than most.  So without missing a step, Toot's little feet move at incredible speed to easily keep pace with the party while sticking his tongue out at the person who shrieked.  He then continues to follow his 'friends.'

When the soldiers suddenly take a defensive posture, Toot hisses wildly and steps backward to press his back and arms against the wall.  While his gaze shoots back and forth desperately looking for an escape, the light catches his pupils to make them glow menacingly.

After everything calmed down, Toot follows everyone to the mansion.  When he sees all the food and drink, he dives into it all and fills his and his companion's belly!  Later he avoids the bath tub and falls asleep on Boo's fluffy back with a big toothy grin on his face.