#earthrunes

Coradel's initial plan was rather haphazard...go out looking for trouble (hopefully THE trouble, but trouble in general is fun, too) until word is received about a known target. In this, Leonora and Claire have proven eager compatriots.

In that, Vince and Rollo proved out to be rather handy. The Lion Pooka and Rollo came back dressed in odd costumes but announcing a solid lead. That, and the message Zara left also confirmed a likely spot.

"Glorious!" Coradel rewards both Vince and Rollo with enthusiastic hugs, and Vince gets an additional kiss when they have a bit of privacy.

Later.. after Vince is given his private audience, she gathers with the others

"We have a target, at last,"

...she says to the others.

Leonora sharpens an arrowhead "About time"

Dame CLaire concurs "By now my husband and yours could be in the thick of it in Mexico..." A huff "I want to make something hurt"

"As do I," Coradel agrees. She relates to them what Rollo and Vince told her.

((Which was....?))

Turns out a trainyard set up, meant for cargo...might be being used for HUMAN cargo.

"So...I say let's go find out. Tonight."

"To battle, to arms!" Temerity says

"We'll need to veil ourselves. I intend to go in on horseback, and the last thing we need is for some banal police officer to decide we need to be harassed." Coradel rolls her eyes.

"ooo a horse back rescue" Leonora says "I'll get Sandy" speaking of her own steed

Claire raises a brow "Well, we ALL do know how to ride"

"Won't it be glorious?!" Coradel smiles.

"Anyone ever tell you you lean a bit theatrical, my liege?" Claire says

"Odd? I found her rather sedate" Temerity opines

"You say that like it's a bad thing."

"Now...let's prepare. We ride at...well, I think midnight should do quite nicely, don't you?"

"Perhaps we should start a BIT before? We don't know how long this will take" Claire says

"Now, let us ride now" Temerity bouncews

"Hmm. Fine. Let's get ourselves ready, and ride out early to at least scope out the area."

Of course, there's the possibility that 'scoping out' my turn into 'impulsive rescue charge in broad daylight'...but if it does, it does!

Fortunatelyy, that's what Veils are form.

Very true. So, garbed in riding apparel, with the finest and most loyal of steeds, they ride out. Coradel advises Vince that, since he has expressed a wish to see the "Valkyries" in action, he can certainly come along, though he'll need a steed or vehicle of his own.

Petra was most truculent.. but not quite sained yet..

The Danaan friend wished them well instead

"Many thanks, Petra!" Coradel smiles as she mounts up. "Let's be off!"

And they ride, Temerity's lance is 'locked' in it's holster, and she says "Did anyone bring traveling minstrels?"

"Mrooooooooo-ooowwowowwwoowwwwwrrrrrrrrr...." Vince offers.

Coradel laughs at Vince's contribution.

"Good, Rations in case we get to Act Three" The Mouse Pooka nods

Leonora mutters 'Wouldn't be the first time I've tasted.. never mind"

Another laugh. "Quite palatable, indeed."

The ride to the location of the train yard to examine its layout.

It's not a short ride, and it's well they started veiled early.

Oh, certainly going by horseback may have been poorly considered...but they are GLORIOUS!

She starts to recognize the area... it is not so far from the mines where some of the childlings once worked like slaves. The memory is not a pleasant one.

Realizing this, her mood shifts. She's been jovial and eager, as if this is actually a tourney and not a raid...but now she looks increasingly serious.

"This place...." She tells them of the mines, of the childlings.

Vince pads alongside Coradel, still in animal form.

Vince, being a lion, has a keen sense of smell.. and he smells meat? Yes. Cooked meat.

Leonora nods "Isis and Enri have come so far"

A soft growl, his nostrils flaring, and he steps forward - large shaggy head raised, scenting the air.

"They've been through so much...the mines, the dog-fighting ring..." then she looks at Vince. "Hold," she orders, slowing Samson. "Vince?"

His throat rumbles, softer this time. The beast takes a few steps towards the direction of the smell. Again, sniffing the air, pointedly, and his tail lashes.

Coradel looks in the same direction. "Well...lead the way...let's see what we see."

"I don't see anything but... " Leonora's keen eyes search "But I don't have his sniffer"