He watches, wary because not everyone will take a tiefling at his word. He's already resolved not to fight this stranger; if he has to run, he'll run rather than battle, then the man can at least take a warning to the rest of the region.
When Steve speaks again, that all right seems to release some of his tension. No, it's not really all right, not by a long shot, but at least they don't need to be at odds. "Their bodies are as delicate as any mortal beings, but getting to them is a challenge. They have the ability to levitate, to control minds, and to release blasts of psionic energy. If you see one down, injured, you cannot assume they're safe to approach. As a last resort, they will try to draw you close and devour you."
He drops his arms, letting one hand rest on the hilt of his sword. "What city am I closest to? This region is unfamiliar to me. If there are people close by, they should be warned."
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Date: 2024-10-20 01:00 pm (UTC)When Steve speaks again, that all right seems to release some of his tension. No, it's not really all right, not by a long shot, but at least they don't need to be at odds. "Their bodies are as delicate as any mortal beings, but getting to them is a challenge. They have the ability to levitate, to control minds, and to release blasts of psionic energy. If you see one down, injured, you cannot assume they're safe to approach. As a last resort, they will try to draw you close and devour you."
He drops his arms, letting one hand rest on the hilt of his sword. "What city am I closest to? This region is unfamiliar to me. If there are people close by, they should be warned."