[IRP] Beginnings of Change

[Swift_Assassin]

Shad just froze in place at those cries. He turned his head towards the soldiers carrying the naked citizens. He began tapping his 'cane' on the ground, trying to keep himself grounded before he does something that might endanger the others. He had managed to avoid seeing travesties like this, leaving Etruria when he did, so this scene was being etched into his mind. Shad had ignored the 'could've finished' comment. He processed the situation as the zealots being the ones that forced them to strip.

Based on his interpretation of events, one thought blazed in his mind. Would these monsters have done the same to his little sister? That single thought almost sent Shad barreling towards the soldiers with reckless abandon. He roughly shook his head. Cooler heads will prevail in this situation. But even his urge to help them was winning out over reason.

Shad's glance went to other hand, which was subconsciously reaching for the fire tome secured under his coat. Suddenly an idea shown through. He was probably much faster than they were. He had a hood to obscure his face, and a change of clothes for when he loses them. The only thing missing was a point to meet back up with Ambrose and Paige.

"I...have a terrible idea," He whispered to his companions."I'll need input soon, because I'm about to go through with it regardless of your opinions. I'm going to shoot a fire spell near them and force them to chase me. I don't know how many will give chase, but that might give you an opportunity to help those people."

"I should be able to outrun them. I have some Sacaen clothes I can change into as well," He whispered, speaking slightly faster from before.
"So...that's the plan. If you want to stop me, please be quick with it. I'm having some troubling thoughts swirling in my head urging me to act."