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*Arthos nods and listens to Annika story and when she is finished*

Thank you for sharing. I'm was not aware of the importance of the cloak becasue I was not there when it was given to Gideon. It is good to know we do not need fear death by these ghosts. As for the baby, let me see something.

*Arthos studies the baby for a time, (Detect Magic)*

*Dallid moves to the far side of the encampment*

*Walks over to Lord Corbyn, whispers something, and then returns to where she has been standing.*

((Taki, the cloak disappeared with the last man, who grabbed it and was then killed... it dissipated with him, however the child still remains and it is certainly acceptable to consider having recognized it the moment you saw it -- the cloak is very distinct.))

*Annika nods to Donovan.* "Yes, Donovan, it was the same cloak that has been in my family for many, many generations, and now is in Gideon the Rider's care. I do not know why that woman had it or what relation she might have had to my family, but it was nigh instinctual to react to it."

*Annika smiles warmly at Arthos's words, then looks at Vir-Drake when he asks for the child and then she shakes her head from side to side while holding the baby still. Surrounded by Arthos, Donmayo, and Vir-Drake, Annika looks up from the ground upon which she is sitting and asks of Donovan:*

"Donovan, may I have a word with you in private?"

*After Arthos looks over the baby his eye brows raise and he scratchs he chin. As Annika rises Arthos says*

Annika, the baby you are holding seems to be of magic. If you wish I will take care of the child for you while you speak to Donovan.

*Donovan nods at the explanation of the cloak, though his grim visage does not change.*

"Certainly," he answers when Annika asks to speak alone. "Here or elsewhere?"

*Annika nods to Arthos and hands the child over to him gently. She stands up and brushes herself off, arches and cracks her back one more time and then smiles tentatively at Donovan and nods in a direction to the east.*

"Just over there, if you please."

*Annika and Donovan walk off together alone and speak for some time.*

*In the meantime, Arthos, who is holding the child begins trying to wrangle a child who is growing antsy and crying occasionally.*

*Arthos takes the baby over the fire and trys to calm it. He try's to give it food and some water seeing how solid and alive this baby spirit is.*

*The child eats down whatever mushy or soft food that Arthos offers it and drinks steadily from the water bag; this seems to calm the baby down and he eventually falls asleep in Arthos's arms.*

*After about a half hour to forty-five minutes Annika returns alone to the encampment and walks over to Arthos.*

"I see you're doing well with the child..." *Annika smiles warmly at both Arthos and the baby boy.* "Have you been thinking about what we can do for him?"

*Annika yawns and looks more weary than ever.*

"I must retire for the evening... Arthos, I've been sleeping terribly lately, would you mind keeping an eye on the child for this one night?"

*If Arthos agrees, Annika will turn around and go back to her encampment with Donmayo and Midnight. If Arthos shows any reluctance, she will take the child with her.*

*The rest of the evening will be uneventful, with the exception of Bear Riders announcing when scenes arrive and depart, and assisting those who wish to participate. Unless a Havenite engages a spirit or aides those who are, they are left alone.*

*In the morning, everyone awakens, including any of those who participated in the scenes. The child is still with the group.*

((Nelkie, let us know here if you have the child. Taki, let us know here, if and when you return with Donovan.))

Arthos does keep the baby and has no hesitation on taking care of the baby.

*In the morning you will see Kels standing on the edge of the encampment by himself bow at the ready*

*Kidwynn walks over to Kels and looks at him for a few moments before speaking. Keeping Lord Corbyn in her line of sight. She appears in about as good of a condition as she has been during the journey back and is still very quiet for the most part.*

Captain, might I recomend doing some scouting. There must be a possible quicker route home.

*Kels turns to look at Kidwynn*

"No, I think Annika knows her land better then we do. This is most likely the fastest way out of here."

*With that he turn to everyone else*

"Shall we get moveing?"