When in the Dark (Private)

[CableZ]

Dread was contently writing within the confines of his journal until he noted the time, the driver had seemingly been gone for a while. Dread honestly didn't know what to do in the situation, he couldn't very well go looking for him and risk the driver returning and leaving without Dread and not noticing he wasn't in the carriage. Looking for him was irrelevant for a number of reasons not least of which was that Dread had no clue about the layout of this town and would simple get lost, not only that but it sounded rude to him but then again what did know about such things?

Still he had to put down his book for a moment, resting it on the bench he was sat on. Scooting over to the side so that he could look out of the window to perhaps see what was going on, through the condensated window could barely be seen the cold outside world. The wind seemed to have picked up as the shrill scream of its gale tore outside, Certainly it was not a scene that Dread wished to take part in. It was the kind of weather that just accented how nice warmth and indoor areas were, one that you only ever looked out of a window to view and never wanted to find yourself in. Well that scene gave Dread another reason to not go outside, he supposed he'd just have to wait for a while until the driver finally made his way back to the carriage.

Scooting back over to his place in the middle of the seat, he was about to pick up his book once again until he heard a sound he had hoped he would not.There was a pulling at the door handle on the side of the carriage and sure enough he now had some company, more specifically he had an interruption by somepony he had thought would have gotten the message. Still Dread was not totally devoid of rational though, in fact Dread was almost purely rational thought. He actually slightly appreciated the fact that Gear was here, it showed a concern albeit a slightly condescending one. Dread was about to say something until that insufferable goat decided to mark his entry into the script that was this day, well if these two were here then he couldn't imagine the other pair were fair behind.

"Well.." Dread pulled a small time piece from his bag "I suppose that didn't take long." Dread smirked. He wasn't sure if it was normally something to expect, but he somehow expected this. "I appreciate you concern, and perhaps the company...at a push." Dread might not have mastered many arts of conversation but he liked to think he had sarcasm down, although the best time to use it sometime eluded him. "What brings you back to my journey might I ask, I can't imagine I left a warm lasting impression on you". Dread seemed more eloquent with his thought process and speech than he had at the beginning of this journey, but all that meant was that he was at least comfortable around these ponies to wing it a little more.

[Dream Gaze]

Dream listened carefully to everyone’s opinion and it seemed that they were all in agreement in regards to Dread. Especially since two of them had left the inn to go catch the carriage... It wasn’t a good idea to travel alone and while his reaction yesterday evening gave him reason to consider leaving them to it. He couldn’t leave the group in good conscious... he’d even feel guilty if for one reason or another they didn’t return... that would stick with him for life if it came to that. The unicorn gave a sigh and looked back to Rook. “Well... shall we? I doubt their going to wait much longer then needed for us to arrive.” He said before standing up, picking up his stuff and proceeding out into the cold gales of the outside.

It was very refreshing to be in this kind of weather but he found he couldn’t wear his hat for risk it would be carried away by the wind. So he left it in his bag and continued along the streets until eventually he found the walls of the stage coach depot and worked his way around until he reached the open gates and entered, purchasing a ticket from a pony with a clipboard... who made double sure that this was his destination. ‘Poor guy... this is probably the most customers he’s had crazy enough to go to Tramplevania.’ He thought to himself as he gave away his bits and walked toward the coach and entered inside to see many familiar faces. “Greetings gents. Sorry for lagging behind.” He said before taking a seat.

[Nimbus]

With the decision to go and find Dread, Rook had spent a long time going over why he was actually here, and since he went from place to place, there was part of that he couldn't answer, but what he did know was what he wanted to do, and that was to discover whatever this place had to offer, and form his book he decided that there must be some truth to old stories, even if it was just a place, or something they had been based on, there must be something he would often tell himself.

The depot for carriages seemed like a logical place to go given that Dread was, in no doubt going to travel by carriage around this place, the weather alone was enough to put anyone off walking around, especially with equipment and damageable goods, such as paper or anything else you might take on an expedition or journey.

The gryphon flew above the streets in the harsh wintery weather; it wasn't as if his place of origin at high altitude was unlike these conditions, perhaps less severe but the same skills were needed to fly safely in it, he made a few stops on the way to buy a few things such as food and drink, as well as something to write with, and some paper for himself. He thought that if he was going to be following this Dread fellow somewhere, then he wanted to make sure he could note things down should he ever be lost, or find something noteworthy to remember.

Arriving at the depot he noticed two of the residents of the inn he had been at prior, with whom it had been decided to go and find dread, following in their footsteps he purchased a ticket and approached the carriage, upon entering he was greeted by three, it would appear that the others had come prepared and were more punctual in their arrival.

Quietly getting in with a nod to all in the carriage, he set his things down and took a seat, before looking around, somewhat apprehensive that their presence would not be wanted by Dread, who had made it clear he had come alone to begin with and wasn't entirely thrilled by what appeared to be the annoyance of others interfering, despite their desire to help.

Nodding, he thought he would try and make his entrance less awkward by speaking up

"Hello everyone, I had to get a few things, Im still not entirely sure what it is we are all doing here, or why we've all ended up in the same place with the same desire to know more, but I thought, personally, Dread, that going along was not safe, or at all an option with the weather out here, and I am more than happy to stay out of your way as much as you need, I do not wish to hinder you, as I'm sure none of us do, but don't think of my presence or anyone else's as a burden, I assure you, that's not what we want, and we will make that clear with time."

[darktobias13]

Gearshift grinned as he saw the rest of the group come marching through the snow and ice to join the group in the carriage. When Dread issued forth his question, Gear actually had to question himself for a split moment, pondering, why Had he come along.

"Well, I suppose a fair amount of that is my curiosity, that which drives me to invent after all. I might find a new type of spell or machine at this town, or just something that strikes me with a brainstorm of new innovations and ideas for more devices."

Gearshift grimaced slightly,

"I am also driven by the fact that I'm not comfortable with watching a pony head of to face the unknown, even if they find it to be slightly less unknown. The fact that this city is silent on the matter of our destination makes me extremely uneasy, so it might be better to travel in numbers."

Gearshift shivered slightly at the frigid air in the carriage and pulled out a small amount of parts from his bag, his hooves a near instant blur as he assembled a small device with what looked like two miniature outward facing bellows, and then pulled out the small crystal that he had charged the day before in the train, setting it into a opening on the box, and put it on the floor. The bellows started to release air that was warmed by the energy in the crystal, and began warming the air in the carriage.

[Augen Horns]

To Augen it was quite clear why he was here, but it took a moment of musing and the dissection of his subconscious to truly determine to himself why he'd not let Dread on his own. Gear had explained himself, and the two remaining pursuers had made their entry into the carriage, the griffon having also explained his motives in coming along. "Greetings and wellwishes to y'all, Dream and Rook," the goat said with a wave and nod before looking back at the group's stalkee. Augen hummed for a moment as he mused, and then began to give answer to Dread's inquiry.

"I act not so out of concern for yourself, Dread," The goat said with a shrug, assuming the clear lack of patronization might seem a refreshing gesture to Dread. "You seem might of sorts to enguard thyself, though I'd be abum were I proven misguide in the thought." While the subject of Dread's outcome on the venture had crossed his mind, it was a secondary concern to Augen than his own. "However, forget not, that business I too have in this endeavor. An investigation, and while I'd wager myself well suit to delve it'd be optimal to not dance too hard with the enigma. As Joseph Stallion once said, 'Quantity is a quality all it's own'. Strength comes in numbers, security in brotherhood."

"Call it selfish," Augen disclaimed, "but to ensure your safety is the best means to ensure my own. I know not what it is the locals fear, nor if this locale truly regards the vanishing of my cohorts, and I'd prefer not to take any chances. Thus, why I encumber myself with such gravitous armor and armament." He glanced down at the mask in his hooves, as it grinned skeletally back at his somber face before he set it aside. "But I see no reason weigh all trust on the martial and material. The more any of us look out for each other, the better we look out for ourselves. A reasonable position, no?" Augen rested his snout upon his crossed hooves and let his now-visible eyes sail across the carriage interior, surveying the gathered group, then leaned back in his seat as he concluded his answer.

[CableZ]

(gonna place this rp on temporary hold until we hear from dark again and Nimbus returns fully to rp'ing)