Closer to the middle of town was better though, although it was safe to think otherwise with the large number of Mareitanians occupying it. Octavia kept to the back streets as best she could, but was given a small advantage in that she knew her way around, while the Mareitanians didn't. It was also an advantage that most of the towns ponies were standing around trying to see what was happening. That kept the soldiers distracted enough from spotting ponies in the back streets.