Discussing the Darkness

[Dale Hunt]

Dale had remained silent as he listened to Chap's words, preoccupied by the task his Beta was about to take on. However, he was confident that the Ithauer could pass such a test, and knew that this was obviously important to John; otherwise he wouldn't have called them all here to discuss it. "You can count on me brother," he said to Chap, a firm nod in his direction. "I will do what you need me to assist, and will not interfere with this test of yours." The Rahu offered his Beta a confident, reassuring smile as he said those words.

"You got this Chap, I know you do," he said to the Ithauer, clapping him on the shoulder.

[John Holt]

"Thank you," John said as Dale clapped him on the shoulder before looking around at them all, "All of you. I know it will be hard, and no doubt boring, standing around a burial mound but it will definitely help."

The Ithaeur stood, stretching out his legs. "Now, I think I'm going to get some rest and get my affairs in order before the initiation begins. I'll let you all know of the date."

[John Holt]

John had thought about it and was glad Digger had done so too.

"Well, I was just going to tell her that I was being buried alive for some strange chaplain ritual."

A pause. A smile.

"Or, I was going to say I had a conference out of town. In all honesty, I cannot lie worth a damn."

[Swift]

"Heh," Skaald snorts out in wry bemusement. "Just tell her you're going to be out of touch for a few days, and that the rest of us are going to be with you. Three days isn't that long and I'm sure she'll be fine. If she asks for details tell her you're going on a spiritual retreat and the rest of us had some business to tend too in the same area so we made a trip out of it. It has the benefit of truth without revealing anything we shouldn't."

[Xander]

Anthony remained silent for this conversation. He knew little of Chaplain of a person and knew nothing of his lady friend. For now this mystery lady remained a side note that Anthony could use to tease Chap at some point down the road.

[John Holt]

John laughed at Digger's reply, finding his manner blunt but welcome. When the mention of food and drink was offered, John paused. "That sounds a great idea."

The idea of the last supper seemed to dawn in the Ithaeur's mind and he smirked.

Sounds good

[Dale Hunt]

Dale nodded in agreement with his Alpha. "Yeah, better to tell her something along those lines," he said to the Ithaeur. "Don't make it too complicated, or she'll suspect something." The Rahu gave his Beta a quick wink, trying to raise his spirits a bit. "I'll be alright Chap, I'm confident that you've got this," he added as a confident smile grew on his lips.

All good by me

[Swift]

Skaald nods in agreement, "Right."

All clear here.