Tyrrier Reven Hollow

[Chibi Pika]

It had been four days since the crisis at the Shining Congress. Ralsen and Vesta had made their way north in that time, by air when the weather permitted, and by train when it didn't. The last stretch of the journey was beyond the reach of the train lines, over the dense wood and jagged cliffs of Revenia. Ralsen would have preferred flying Kaida for the last stretch, but with Vesta's Pokeball having been shattered, there wasn't much choice. She'd have to brave the rain either way.

The onset of spring in the southern regions had brought temperate skies, but Reven Hollow was still just as cold and dreary as ever, the winter snow having been exchanged for dense fog, clouded skies, and a near-perpetual drizzle. Now, the two of them sat in the same tavern where Ralsen and the Wayfarers had met Lord Seir months ago.

Ralsen leaned back in his seat, grateful for the warmth of the tavern's fireplace while Vesta helped herself to the stew he'd ordered. Now it was just a matter of when the Wayfarers would arrive...

 

[Jackie Cat]

I intend to keep the promise we made to share information for mutual benefit.I have discovered a lead on the whereabouts of the missing relic from the Isle of Light.Meet with me in Reven Hollow four days from now. Bring your party if you like.Recovering the relic may be an ordeal.-R

And indeed Laura had brought her party – starting with Malachai, then moving on to Jade, and everyone else who'd become familiar with Ralsen and his dealings. Which didn't technically include Malachai, but he made all her business his business at this point... Right now, the dragon was waiting in the tavern's 'barn' – a wide open-plan enclosed area for larger species – while the 'mon more suited to chairs, stools or benches entered the tavern rooms proper.

Laura shook off some of the rain she'd hurried through in their slog through town from their nearest waypoint. She put her hood down and hung up her cloak, then ventured in to order something warm and vaguely alcoholic. She caught a glimpse of their contact and his charizard, and swallowed self-consciously.

So. The missing relic, huh? This was all very helpful of Ralsen. Then why did Laura have a bad feeling about how this was ultimately going to go...?

"Everyone get a drink and a bite if you want one, then we'll go sit with Mr. Mysterious over there," she sent over the comms.