Centri: So...here it is. And, since I have 13, I only need two for the next Chappie to go up. And I attempted a cliffhanger. Enjoy :D

Disclaimer: The only person who I appears in this chapter who is mine, is Rahne. Rahne always belongs to me. As she is mine. Unfortunately, she's not squishy. So I can't say she's my squishy. Oh well. Onwards.

Explanations

Her small break in between duty and training finished as she walked over to her dogs, a bit nervous about Goodwin. Luckily, although she looked a bit wary, she didn't seem about to yell at Rahne, which was taken for a good sign, and boosted the young puppy's confidence a bit.

"So these are the two you're training with? Impressive."

Rahne clenched her teeth and ignored the annoying god, who couldn't seem to leave her alone. Figuring he could hear her thoughts if he wanted to, she replied silently. I may've thanked you, but it doesn't mean you can follow me around. Scat.

It turned out, she was right, which was obvious through the chuckle behind her. "But why not? It's so fun!"

She resisted the urge to roll her eyes, knowing he probably couldn't be seen by anyone else, and smiled meekly at Goodwin and Tunstall.

"Truesdale. I hear you've no idea what happened?"

"I didn't, Guardswoman. But I've a birdie, of sorts, who's told me."

"Then explain." Curiosity had shown ever so slightly in her eyes, and Rahne hoped that just maybe Goodwin would believe her.

"They said I'm possessed by someone."

"That someone's Kaliria, and that someone is a certain Trickster god. Talk about not giving credit where credit is due." Kyprioth complain behind her.

Shut up! Rahne cleared her throat. "By someone named Kaliria."

"Finally"

I said be quiet, or I will find a way to roast you! She threatened, wanting to shoot daggers at him with her eyes, but not doing so for fact they'd think she'd gone insane.

"Possessed? You're kidding me. By Mithros, why did you come up with that? It's illogical."

Rahne opened her mouth to defend herself, but found no voice. I could use some help.

"You told me to leave and be quiet."

Fine! You can talk all you want and stay! Help me!

"Tell them to follow you, and go to a empty alley, then." He replied, with an exasperated sigh. "I hate showing myself to those unworthy…."

You just said they were impressive! You know what? Never mind. I'm not going to try and make sense of you. While Goodwin and Tunstall were now in a conversation about how rational Rahne's explanation was, Rahne tried to interrupt without seeming rude. "Um…Tunstall, Goodwin?"

They instantly turned to face her, and it startled her. "He says if we go to an empty alley he can tell you personally."

"Who?"

"Dunno if he wants me to tell you. So I'll keep my mouth shut."

Though looking annoying, they grudgingly agreed and set off to attempt to find what Kyprioth had requested.

Kyp?

"It's Kyprioth."

If you get to follow me around, I get to call you Kyp. Got it?

"Fine"

It was silent between them for a moment. They're waiting.

"Oh yeah…" Suddenly he was there, still in his outrageous outfit. His sudden appearance made both dogs jump back in surprise, and Rahne sigh, hoping he wouldn't annoy her openly.

"Hello. Name's Kyprioth. Trickster god, at your service. Or, rather, Rahne's service. Pleasure to meet you. And, yes, she's telling the truth. Goodbye."

He was about to leave again, when Rahne glared at him.

"Or…not. Ehem."

He'd obviously sensed the roasting comment about to come forth again. Rahne smiled smugly at him as he stood, a bit out of place, looking at Goodwin and Tunstall.

"Well…I, uh, guess she's not gone crazy…" Tunstall commented, trying to break the awkward silence, which had ensued.

Goodwin simply nodded, feeling a headache coming on from the brightness of Kyprioth's clothes. "And, how exactly do you presume we deal with this...turn of events?" She finally asked.

"You don't. She does. You just try not to anger her, so Kaliria doesn't emerge and kill you."

"Pleasant," she said dryly.

She was about to continue when all of a sudden Kyprioth disappeared.

Rahne was about to ask aloud where he thought he was going when she saw her dogs reaching for their batons. She was about to whirl around when the cloaked figure behind her caused her world to go black.