Ever-Patient Observers

Ever-Patient Observers is the thirteenth chapter of Tales of Sheol'gotha:  Shadow of the Abaddon.

Synopsis
Waiting beneath the keep in Flagstone, the small group of soldiers complains regarding their lack of direction, wishing for some indication as to what they should do. Lieutenant Kareshh Thyrm, Sergeant Boor, and Ayalesh Kir debate the benefits of just leaving, with Ayalesh suggesting that they return to the camp. Kareshh, being more experienced, reminds the demon about the conditions of their arrival and asks him where the guards would expect them to go.

As Boor and Ayalesh bicker, Kareshh warns the sergeant not to antagonize the 'child'. In response, Boor refers to Kareshh as 'vanguard'. The comment triggers an angry response from the lieutenant, though Ayalesh admits he doesn't know what 'vanguard' refers to outside of an army formation. Boor points out that Kareshh was a witchguard, but that he was removed from the group because he failed in one of his duties and let one of his charges get away. When Kareshh explains that duties included catching errant students of the Lyceum, Ayalesh admits that he was onced considered for the Lyceum but didn't make the cut.

Boor interrupts the conversation to refer to a figure descending one of the pillars of the keep, recognizing it as General Bonicin. He speculates regarding what reason the general would have for leaving, and in an attempt to help Boor distracts the guards with loud stories. Kareshh draws over other soldiers, enticing them with Boor's story regarded a four-breasted succubus he met once. The ploy works, and General Bonicin succeeds in reaching the ground safely.

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