#darkgatefortress

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"Colton," Sylvi seeks him out. "Word from Rivervale. They know where the centaur hunters are, and want us to help with a coordinated attack. Can we spare some people?"

"For this? Right of rescue? Yes. " Colton nods "It's not really a choice is it? " Assurance

A firm nod and a grin. "I want in on this, too."

A smile "You are still of Rivervale and never said otherwise. What end do they want our help with?"

"The New York side. Tomorrow night." And she explains the plan as she understands it. "Sounds like we're hoping to converge on them from multiple angles."

"This could be fun," Colton's eyes glimmer "A righteous cause with results. These hunters are all violaters of the Escheat. I'm going to enjoy this"

An eager grin of her own. "Right? Ooh, I better sharpen my spear...."

"I know from personal experience you are great at keeping a spear sharpened" Straight face

"Heyyyyy...." A roll of her eyes, then a grin.

He has the decency to blush JUST a little. "I think we'll coordinate any changes annd plans on our end through you. If that's okay?"

"Yeah, I think that makes sense. Oh, wow, I'm getting psyched up for this."

"It WILL get ugly I fear, but.. it's a good cause and that's worth psyching up for"

"I've seen ugly," she says simply. And it's true, she has.

"Yeah.. " A nod "I think it's time to break out Kelby"

"Oh....Oh, WOW! Colton, you're....OMG, you're totally right!"

A smile "You don't have to seem THAT surprised that I'm right. I picked you , remember?"

And off they go to tell the Chief

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