Aida
*Within the outskirts of the Pepor, Bella had found herself just about ready to travel to her next location. So far, her efforts into finding any information regarding the dark cults that likely could have held the clue behind her sister's disappearance had proved to be naught, and what she could find only provided her with relatively simple information that provided otherwise little assistance in general. All that she knew was that she had to persist with her travels, in the hope that she could at least find something.*

*Cautiously keeping a hand on one of her bags, she'd proceed to walk across one of the roads that signalled safety through the wilderness, making sure not to be near any particular areas which could have signaled an ambush, pleasantly greeting anyone her way with a smile and a wave.*

"Ah, hello!"
Dianne
*Further down the road another had just finished up a job. Mox having been hired to act the bodyguard for another merchant looking to cross boarders who happened to stop in Pepor. Satisfied that he wasnt cheated out of coin the mercenary takes to the road against in front of Bella. From this distance there wasn't much to make out of the person. The clear outline of a Canifor's ears and a tail visible from this distance with most of their form obscured by a cloak.*

*Their profession was at least easier to clue in on, the sheen of a halberd's blade glinting in the sun bouncing on their left shoulder as they quietly walk the road.*
Aida
*Despite the distance that was clear between herself and the Canifor before her, Bella understood all too well with the cloaked appearance alongside the halberd, that it was a man who had experience with combat, and provoking him otherwise would have been a worst-case scenario.*

*She would try to keep her cool, suddenly stopping and taking a deep breath before she would walk by Mox, giving the mercenary a smile and a wave - but as she did so, her face more than enough explained her somewhat fearful nature, even towards someone who may have not meant harm towards her.*

"Ah, greetings! How are you today, sir?"
Dianne
*The Canifor's orange tinged black ear moving a few moments before she speaks may have been a clue he was aware of her presence, turning his head fully when she finally speaks up. A blank expression was stuck upon his face as he processes the fact someone greeted him. Slowly breaking out into a very small smile across his vulpine muzzle as he raises his hand in greeting.* "Good morning there." *He greets the other as he sizes her up.*

*Coming closer one could see inside the traveling cloak he wore, revealing a breastplate of some kind covered in a black cloth and multiple studs, if Bella was familiar with armor designs she could determine it was probably brigandine. A short sword sitting at his right hip accompanied the halberd in his hand as he walked. Her expression neither amusing Mox or making him feel uncomfortable, she was smart to be wary of strangers.* "Not many on the road this morn, what brings you out this day."
Aida
"I'm merely travelling along to the next town, my business in Pepor has concluded. I am now continuing my travels, and I would rather that I would leave early just in case... It leaves plenty of light before it gets dark, after all." *With her reason out of the way as to why she was travelling at such a fairly strange time, Bella shifted her head around nervously after she had finished her explanation. She wanted to leave the insecurities of the wilderness ASAP, in case of any potential threat...*

"If it would be fine, sir, I'd best be going." *She stated, looking just about ready to run along and continue her travels...*
Dianne
*Mox nods at that. It seemed a good enough reason as ever to be out on the road.* "Well. May the day be good to ya." *He gives as a farewell. In contrast to her he was calm, watchful, keeping an eye out and always forward as his ears moved to and fro at the slightest of sounds that may signal danger. Just as she starts putting distance between them he calls out to her.*

"By the way mind the side path near the lightning struck oak. Seen bandits that way on my way down here. They could be using that to watch the main road for any easy prey!" *He calls out, at least giving her some advice to stay out of trouble all things considered. He had nearly caught an arrow going past that same spot. Hopefully his most recent client will warn someone to send a patrol.*
Aida
"Bandits?" *All of a sudden, Bella seemed to freeze on the spot, as uncertainty peppered her face on how she was going to get through the path without putting herself into danger. On one hand, she knew that she couldn't have stayed in Pepor - unless she searched through the libraries a second time, she wasn't going to find anything that was going to prove use.* 

*But to go through the path was to also be a deathwish for a lady that was otherwise afraid of dealing with bandits, let alone anyone with an aura of a trained combatant. She had one option in mind, but it was one that was likely required a little of what resources she had...*

"Wait, sir?" *Bella suddenly asked, as she approached the mercenary.* "I do not mean to sound demanding, but would it be fine if you would guide me across the path, at least until it's likely safe from bandit ambushes? I am an apothecary, and if needed, I can pay and heal you..."
Dianne
*Stepping past her as she freezes he only stops when she asks him to wait. Half turning to hear her request of his services, cocking his head to the side he thinks on it before shrugging.* "I'm already heading back along that path so it isn't going out of my way. Can't on good conscious charge for just walking the same path there." *Luckily he has managed to go without a wound for the moment."

*The way she was almost shaking like a leaf was a concern to the mercenary. Turning fully as he rests the butt of the halberd in the dirt.* "What name do you go by if I may be bold enough to ask ya."
Aida
*Breathing a light sigh of relief at the thought that she didn't need to spend some money for protection, Bella released a sigh of relief before she took a step back, grabbing onto her long skirt to curtsey towards Mox, showing every bit her ladylike and otherwise pleasant nature towards him.*

"I am Bella Gladstone, owner of the Gladstone Apothecary in Kadho, and magic practitioner. And you are, good sir?" *She would ask, her skills as a merchant proving their worth just through her eloquent words.*
Dianne
*The fact she actually took the time to step back and curtsey took Mox by surprise, usually his clients weren't so formal. Keeping a firm grasp on his halberd he gives a half bow in turn. Mox's pattern may seem different then other canifor's that had a similar build to his, a near one eight to the typical vulpine coloration with a dark grey near black as a base with the orange being what accents it.* "I am Mox Tamebolt. You'll find I am but a simple mercenary and part time bodyguard who offers his trade where ever he wanders." 

*As he stands back up he adjusts his cloak. Fixing the hood that had nearly fallen over his head in that bow of his before turning to the road again.* "It is a fortunate day, I never expected to share the road with another. Should keep the grip of boredom from settling in at least eh?" *He smiles, trying to put together some small talk.*
Aida
"Of course, I've spent almost all of my time travelling on my own... It's such a breath of fresh air to be sharing it with another, especially considering the idea of safety in numbers, correct?" *She questioned, a smile clear on her lips as she moved by Mox's side, making sure not to be in his way but at the very least within a safe distance nonetheless.*

"I must admit, it had only been a few weeks since I started travelling, but it I can't help but to admit how it feels a little refreshing to travel... If only it wasn't so horrifyingly dangerous, my word... Just recently I had found myself lost in a forest only for a spirit of sorts to guide me out..."
Dianne
"A spirit you say? Now that is one rather unique encounter." *Mox fell into a rhythm as soon as she began walking again. Staying near at pace with her while keeping a single step or two in front of her, that way if they rounded a bend or ran into something which was hostile he would be within arms reach and the first thing that whatever it was ran into.* "Must have been one rather harrowing sight."

*As they spoke Mox's ears never stopped moving. His senses alert and focused as he settles into a familiar situation. Another day of bodyguard, the profession starting to honestly look better then selling his blade as a mercenary with far less chance of him biting it in a fight.* "So what brought you to Pepor?"
Aida
*Meanwhile for Bella, she kept her magical sense on high alert, at the very least making sure that there was nobody else within a decent distance that had some semblance of arcane energy to them - just in case. She'd stay behind Mox, her long violet and white skirt flowing about with her movements to make it appear as if she was gliding through the air itself.*

*Yet within their caution, the opportunity for conversation persisted, it being a nice breath of fresh air for the apothecary who otherwise spent her travels alone.*

"Oh, it was more calming that I thought it would be. But nevertheless, my travels thus far have been for the singular pursuit for knowledge. Alas, nothing that I have searched for has been what I need to fulfill my goals... So thus my travels continue, and I provide my services as an apothecary in the meantime, selling the potions that I create."
Dianne
*Mox would potentially give off a bit of arcane energy, having been taught in a few ways to enhance his own physical strengths through arcane means. The Canifor listening to her as they continue to press forward under the shade of a few trees on the road.* "Ah, well, glad that went better then it could have involving a spirit. What kind of knowledge you hunting for? You may be able to find it by talking to those who are experienced with it instead of trying to find it in one of those dusty tomes."

*As they came to a bend in the road Mox kept his eyes open for anything a miss. The grip on his Halberd shifting just the slightest to get it ready to swing down from his shoulder on anything that may prove a threat to them before they turn the corner, to nothing at the moment. His grip easing up.*