[as the door starts to crumble, Tempest sheathes her sword. The only reason she does is because of Charlie, and because really, she made a promise not to get herself killed. And that was going to happen if she faced them headlong with a sword out. She's not defenseless, though; she's got her spells, the barrier's up around them, and the only thing that would bring it down was either stronger mage or some anti-magic spells. And—
Of course it's a god damn elf. Of course. She finds herself stepping forward a step or two, so that in the event of an attack, she can step in front of Chloe and Charlie. Because they're just humans with only weapons on hand. She can play defense and offense if need be with her magic alone, and who knows what kind of magic the elf and the others had.
She applauds herself for keeping her voice calm and even]
Then put away your weapons as a show of good faith, first.
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Of course it's a god damn elf. Of course. She finds herself stepping forward a step or two, so that in the event of an attack, she can step in front of Chloe and Charlie. Because they're just humans with only weapons on hand. She can play defense and offense if need be with her magic alone, and who knows what kind of magic the elf and the others had.
She applauds herself for keeping her voice calm and even]
Then put away your weapons as a show of good faith, first.