Marching Towards Danger

Later at night, the elven people were all gathered under shining moonlight. The brightness of the sandy buildings helped those present get a good glimpse at the dark expressions of the unfortunate few. 

The unlucky souls selected by Alolvi to take a trip to their death all held this dark expression.

Well, all but one who cracked a macabre joke.

"Hahaha, don't worry about anything honey. I'll be back in two pieces!" A refined and mature elf shouted boisterously to his loving partner in an act that seemed crazy and out of character. 

His wife burst into tears the moment her head fully processed the intricacies of the joke.

"Hey hey! It's better than multiple pieces please calm down honey!" Jokes were often used to break the tension and lighten the atmosphere but this elven husband's words only helped to further weighten it.

Alolvi who was obviously present had a frighteningly serious expression as begging eyes began to fall upon his figure.