Moments in the Sun

[Brian]

"It doesnt hurt us when you lie," Devin says, somewhat amused.  "I'd suggest hiding the finger you already pricked, though."

Astryd leads the pair of you to the Lorekeeper's tower, and then, specifically to Serril's door.  "Here we are," she says quietly.  "Is there anything we need to discuss beforehand?"

[Ginrai]

Ginrai nods, making a mental note to use his other hand this time around.

"We'll need to not mention the part about our finger bleeding whenever a lie is told.  Also, are you two going to take part in this or will it just be me.  If the latter I'll tell him that you two are here to make sure that the process goes to form."

[Brian]

"Well enough....  And we'll go with you.  But without an actual oath, it may be difficult to convince him," Devin opines.  "Knock when you are ready."

[Ginrai]

"Hmm?  What do you mean?"

[Brian]

"If we've a proof -- he feels something when we lie -- then there's no doubt.  He'll know the oath for its truth.  If he feels nothing when we lie, or tell the truth, then he may suspect that the oath is false," Devin explains.  Astryd nods thoughtfully.

[Ginrai]

"Ah, that.  Well, we wouldn't need to go out of our way to purposely lie in this case."  Thinking it over, "Actually, there might be a way around that.  Though in this case I'll have to do nearly all the talking."

[Brian]

"Suit yourself," Astryd says.  "Ready?"

[Ginrai]

"As ready as I'll ever be."  Ginrai knocks on the door.

[Brian]

Serril answers the door.  He's dressed like every lorekeeper (except for Astryd, when you first met her), in the same multi-pocketed brown robe.  He's holding a quill pen in one hand, and has smudges of ink staining his fingertips, and another on his nose.  His hair is an unruly mop of red, held back by a ragged bandana.

He blinks at the three of you, then frowns.  "Can I help you?" he asks.

[Ginrai]

Ginrai bows.  "Sorry to disturb you at this time but due to certain incidents during the first night of battle, it was deemed that all those taking part in it were to be questioned with regards to their loyalty to the cause.  The three of us were given the task to question all the lorekeepers.  May we come inside?"

[Brian]

Serril's eyes widen to near panic, and he jumps backwards, away from the door.  "Investigation?" he squeaks.  "Um ... come on in," he says nervously.

Your fingertip is bleeding -- you feel like you just jammed it with a needle, and your stomach is pretty upset, too.

[Ginrai]

Ginrai quickly wipes the blood away on the back of his robe before entering.  After taking a moment to check out the room, he asks, "To help aide us out in this process we shall be taking part in something called a Blood Test.  Before we start, do you know how this works?"

[Brian]

He blinks, obviously bewildered.  "What does that mean?" he asks, frowning in confusion.

[Ginrai]

"Simple."  Taking out the small jar Radagast gave him, he continues, "Each of us will add a drop of our blood into this jar, after which I will ask you a series of questions.  Should you be lying, the three of us will immediately know it."

[Brian]

Serril's eyes go wider at this.  "O...okay," he says hesitantly.  "Well, let's ... let's get this taken care of, then."