David
Ves could still hear the cheers and jeers as the door to the Frogleg Tavern closed behind them. She slowed down her pace, no longer 'dragging' the Goliath, but walking peacefully beside him. She lifted her eyes to gaze up at him and smiled warmly. She squeezed his hand as tightly as she could, which was surely only a pinch to the stone man. Ves looked like she was about to say something, then turned her eyes quickly back to the street. 

"Okay then! Do you see a sign for the barbershop?" The Kobold squinted at the various shops surrounding them. She couldn't read a single one, though she did recognize some of the letters. She sounded those out quietly to herself. With their adventure leading them North, there would be plenty of time to study. Hopefully someday soon she would finally be able to read. 

There was the trouble of bringing books along, of course. Books were heavy and hard to travel with. They could be expensive and difficult to keep in good condition. Though with Björn's superior strength and their stolen gold, perhaps it wouldn't prove to be such a challenge. They would definitely need supplies as well and so Ves kept her keen eyes out for any traveling wares.

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Armando
*Björn slowed his pace as they entered the market square. It was definitely an amazing experience, being in such a lively market. The Goliath would have to keep his head on a swivel and a hand on his coin purse in a place like this. He cupped a hand over his brow to beat the sun from his already impaired vision. Looking around the square, he glanced at the stalls. Surely he would see a stall with a man cutting hair right? However, he did not see any kind of tent or stall of that matter. He saw fruits, vegetables, fresh cuts of meat, fabrics and colours he didn't know the names for and magic crystals that sang in the sun. He saw urchins and elderly folk and couples alike, as well as drunks slumped next to buildings... One outside a shop labelled 'Barber Surgeon'! That must be it!*

"I found it, see there! Next to the drunk man! Barber! Well, Barber Surgeon, but I only want a haircut! Surely that will work, right? Come on now Ves, I don't know if there will be a queue." *And with that, he set off across the street and weaving past stands and men carrying goods and logs to and fro. Björn approached the shop window and peered inside. He saw a row of three leather chairs with grates at their base. A man was sat in the one closest to the window, being tended to by a man who dabbed his face with a dirty white cloth. The Goliath took a deep breath and entered.*

*The shop bell rang above the door as the pair walked in, catching the attention of the two workers; one Elf tending to a customer and one Humanoid who had a long furry tail and droopy ears.* **"Come in, come in! Welcome sir and madame. My name is Mikah and I'll be looking after ya!"** *The perky and youthful Shapeshifter said, clearly the Elf's apprentice based on his enthusiasm.* **"How may I be of service this day?"**

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David
Ves put her own hand to her brow to see where Björn was indicating. B —like the B in Björn's name— ar-ber. Barber. Surgeon must have been the second word and she recognized the S and E from her own name. She tried to commit the words to memory, closing her eyes briefly to envision them. Then realizing she was being left behind, Ves hurried to catch up with Björn.

Ves wove through the crowds with ease, darting around people who didn't even notice her. A barking dog nearby made her jump and she took a longer route until she caught up with Björn. She stood on her tiptoes to peer into the window as well, her eyes scanning the room. It certainly looked like they had found the place.

She trailed after the Goliath as he led the way into the shop. Ves' Kobold brain immediately took in her surroundings and went through a dozen scenarios that could end in disaster. Ves quelled the urge to dart back out of the small building. She looked up as the floppy-eared man approached - a Shapeshifter, though one she couldn't immediately identify. She smiled back, gently nudging Björn to encourage him to answer. 

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