*Annika nods to Dallid and looks at Vir-Drake. Seeing that Drake is determined to escort her back to Haven, she nods to them both and says:* "If we press forth now, we should be able to get a good eight hours of travelling in... Let's move on..." *As they move further south by southwest, A...

*The portal closes and Annika looks from Dallid to Vir-Drake. At first she seems somber as the others step through, but when she realizes who is left a goofy grin sweeps across her face for the first time since the trip home.* "The magical being who scares me, because I don't understand him and...

*When Don Mayo approaches, Annika nods to him, speaks softly to him for a brief moment and then says to everyone:* "Fare thee well..." *Annika then turns and offers her hand to Donmayo to kiss it and then waits for him to step through the portal.* *Annika notices that Dallid does not appea...

*The group of Havenites streams through the portal, quickly filling the Inn, gently pushing forth and making their way to various locales within the immediate tavern area and elsewhere.*

*Shale times the opening of his receiving circle so that Donovan can get to Haven and have another circle put up to send him back to the outskirts of Frostfell.* *After two or three minutes of the portal being opened Donovan steps back through apparently in the same condition as when he left just a ...

*Once Eli creates a Sending Circle, Donovan steps through and the portal closes up. Exhausted from opening two circles in a row, Ug volunteers to open the receiving circle and begins his preparations.*

*On a usual day, Ug and Eli work together to determine who will open the receiving circle. Much to their surprise, after just a few minutes of the portal being open, Donovan (and any other insistent travelers) will step through the portal and look to the rest of the group.*

*When Donovan asks Annika to open the portal, she nods. She then watches the rest of the scene with interest and once everyone is prepared she asks someone (she'll approach Midnight and Corbyn first) to allow her to use their spellbook to cast. If it is suggested to wait until a certain time (for Ug...

*Shortly after Arthos and Drake approach her, the three of them get drawn into the discussion about how to get home. Carefully listening to everyone's opinions and after looking slowly around the whole group at each of the members, Annika finally speaks up in a very meek voice:" "I have, i...

*After some discussion, all five of the Bear Riders shake McEwan's hand in a forearm-grip style, one after the other and nod graciously to him. If nothing else is said, they walk off back into the Red Plains.* ((I'm giving this thread until Sunday to conclude it, so please roleplay accordingly and e...

*Annika nods politely to Corbyn, Kidwynn, Don Mayo and Midnight. She then turns to address the Riders. After about five minutes or so one of the Bear Riders hands her her bedroll and camping gear and Annika walks over to a place (still in the Red Plains, approximately 100 yards away from the rest of...

*It is nightfall by the time the rest of the Havenites reach the end of the Red Plains and meet back up again with the two Bear Riders, Ravinal, Vir-Drake, Arthos, and Donovan about fifty yards away.* *Annika will turn to Don Mayo and Midnight, who have been her escort and indicate the following:* &...

*In following his tracks, the two Bear Riders, Arthos, Ravinal and Vir-Drake finally spot Donovan at the edge of the Red Ice Plains. Donovan is still, but alert and a visible change has come over him.* ((Okay guys, roleplay this out through PMs/mIRC/telephone, etc. Whatever you need to do this priva...

*Annika nods to Corbyn and helps others prepare their packs to leave. After about ten minutes the group is ready to go and heads off in the southeasternly direction that the Bear Riders, Arthos, Ravinal and Vir-Drake went.* *By nightfall, the group will meet reach the end of the Red Plains and also ...

*Annika nods enthusiastically when Corbyn mentions Arthos.* "Whomever you deem fit for the task, Good Sir Corbyn. Am I to understand that it is your wish that we leave out before Good Sir Donovan returns?" *Annika raises an eyebrow and nods to her Bear Rider to find Arthos and leave immedi...