Runner's Start (Private)

Arachne and Tessa came back, thanks to a silent summon from Rhianon. "We are here to discuss our impending doom," The Fae princess explained, then nodded her head towards Tessa. The girl straightened slightly, lifting her chin smartly. "I recommend your Vanguard laying low for now–that means not to get everyone involved. I'd also recommend only having you and Runner–maybe someone else–work together on this. Perhaps your precious princess in the background. "

(Spending time together, maybe? Going on little shenanigans and getting to know each other)

Arachne, for once, set her lips in a serious frown. "Agdrin is prepping for multi-world domination. Starting with Earth yet again. I worked for him once before, and I can only tell you how urgent it is that you stop him right there and then."

"He knows my tricks and will expect an attack from me," Rhianon said. "You, however, are a wild card that has yet to be revealed to be in play. Theresa is good for both stealth and brawn, so she is the ideal trained candidate for this."

"Give him a hug and beg him to stop?" Tessa suggested with a quirked lip. Even at the most serious times, she was finding something amusing to do.

Arachne shook her head at Tessa. "Teach him the basics and have his back, little dragon. We can't spare the time to train him properly."

"As soon as possible," Rhianon said, glancing between Tessa and Runner. "But I think you two should get better acquainted. A battle fought alongside untrustworthy allies is a battle doomed to fail."

The faerie smiled softly at Runner. "While this situation may not be… ideal… we have to make sacrifices in order to achieve success."

"Essentially, yes. But we'll be here in the background to guide you two."

"We don't have to do anything just yet, do we?" Tessa asked, not bothering with consoling Runner. That wasn't her job, nor was it something she was good at.

Rhianon shook her head. "Agdrin isn't foolish enough to attack again in a short period of time. That would make him seem desperate. He's too full of himself to want to come across that way–no matter how true it may be."

Worry, relief, pride, and fear flickered across her strange eyes, before she settled on a soft, grim smile. "I'm glad."

Arachne just rolled her eight eyes. "That's good and all, but can we get going here? There is only a small window of time they have before they have to face him head-on."

Tessa looked to Runner. "You've wandered around a lot. Any suggestions, Magic Detector?"

Tessa gave a thumbs up. "Works for me." She turned to Rhianon. "Mind giving us a ride?"

The faerie shook her head and pulled her hood back over her eyes. "Not at all."

(Very. Oooo, and what if they made this elaborate scheme to get Runner and Tess together 'cause they totally ship it?)

Rhianon stepped up to Runner and lightly squeezed his shoulder. "It's goodbye for now, but we'll see each other again soon," she said quietly to him.

Rhianon's smile was seen as she returned his hug, holding onto him tightly as if she was afraid of losing him yet again.