Barry
"I'll get to writing the letter, then you can go and get some of the food and drink we'll need. We wouldn't want to use inns or taverns often, but I'd trust your decision on if we need to avoid them at all costs."

*Theron walked about the room, pacing back and forth. It'd be best to leave most if not all of this behind for now... He will write the letter warning Syele, then get his armor and necessities on once it was written and placed in a obvious spot.*
Kirk
"I feel like it would be best... To not stay at an Inn or Tavern for over a day. And it's better to not drink alcohol... 

We can still use shops and towns, but it's better to hunt as that is cheaper and... Is what is possible in the forest you see? We can also take quests. Quests are still fine. It's just staying in one spot for more than a day or two that's dangerous."

*She said, placing her hands on her hip with a slight... Well... Slant* 

"Should we visit our old friend, Val? He may be able to help us. He is, of course, a blacksmith"
Barry
"If you feel he could somewhat help, then we might as well go and see if he can. It'll be quite awhile till all of this hopefully blows over. Hopefully..."

*Theron sighed to himself, then quickly walked his way into the living room. He'd go through till finding a small bit of parchment... Using a feather and ink well to go quickly at it. He knew how to write, from his mother, and assumed Syele could read easily with all the documents and records a merchant had to deal with.*

"... Done. Do you know where Val would stay around here, by any chance? I never heard of him being in Salvainia."
Kirk
*She thought to herself, then her mind clicked!* 

"They haven't mentioned Val so... Maybe it's safer in the Tupla Region! There's a bunch of forests and stuff so... Maybe it ought to be safer than a more populated region?" 

*She said with a... Proud smirk. Happy Ein is coming back? Hopefully. Scary Ein isn't happy and friendly.

She slipped on her cloak, hooking on her Lute, and tying her hair into a neat bun for... The ease of moving*
Barry
*Theron was a little pleased that she decided to hold onto the lute.. Since it looked like she was going to abandon it. Although their lives were in danger, living in fear can make people's actions predictable. Which reminded him, and Theron would quickly return to his room... Rummaging and quickly grabbing something from the small box. Whatever it was, was probably important.*

"Alright, we'll set off for Tupla once we've achieved what we can here. I am unsure if we could escape their grip from countries bordering Salvainia, but they should have trouble mobilizing immediately."
Kirk
"They ARE a Criminal Organization. I doubt they have much hold over many people. Of course bribery exists... But I doubt the military can do much if they want to keep their face with the people... Would be a shame if there was a revolution"

*She said, picking up her halberd, before stopping for a moment and... Just standing there. As if expecting something. But she just shook her head and stepped out the door, waiting for Theron*
Barry
*Theron quickly followed along, acting as an escort for Ein on their mission to evade the Thorns that would now be hunting them down. This would be quite the expedition, and although he didn't choose to be hunted, he was going to do his best to not end up five feet under the ground...*
Kirk
*Meanwhile, Ein just saw this as scary. A friend is in danger... She can't sleep in warm comfy rooms anymore... And worst of all... SHE CAN'T DRINK ALCOHOL. 

But of course, as all things go, she started walking towards the city... And the docks... To leave this place and... Head home! To the Tupla Region*
Linda
*As the two made there way down the street. A man catches sight of them, and directs his way in their direction. He looked around, eyeing the passing faces walking by the street.*

"Are you Theron and Eínillainis?" *The man asks them in nervous voice.*
Kirk
*She put her hand on her sword, as if resting it there. She kept her lax look, though she can only look so lax with the... Light dark spots under her eyes. Probably a lack of sleep. Strange, she seemed to be sleeping like a child near the furnace.* 

"Who's asking? You don't sound like a part of the guard"

*She said, asking as if it was a calm inquiry... Totally not like a question a paranoid person would ask*
Linda
*Jumping back a bit, slightly startled by the girls sudden hostility. He waved his arms non-threateningly, gesturing to the both of them he means no harm. He turns to look both sides, making sure no one saw what just happened.*

"A friend of yours has sent me to collect you," *He hissed at them.* "Now I can assure you this friend would like for me to bring you to him... So please– stand your guard... Not while their are eyes that see us."
Barry
*Theron looked at the man suspiciously now. This could be some sort of ambush... But then again, why would they make it this obvious? All in all, it was hard to believe this was some sort of genuine action from an ally. He didn't know anyone that would do an action like this, so Theron relied on Ein to know if they should follow along or not... Maybe she still had a friend in that Ashen Cloaks business?*
Kirk
"Who's requesting? Just so happens that there is a nasty slave trade going on. Who knows... Maybe you're just waiting to take us to sell?"

*She said, slightly drawing the sword Theron gave her. It wasn't all the way, but it was enough to show the shine of the sharp edge. Of course, she also put her hand out, as if blocking Theron from the person.*
Linda
*Gesturing her for to put the sword down,* "This is not the time and place to name names. My business is for me to bring you to him safe and intact. If I were to sell you, it would've been far less obvious then here... Besides... Imperial law dictates that Macens cannot enslave citizens of the empire..."

*He turns the other direction and gestures for the two to follow him.*

*Gesturing her for to put the sword down,* "This is not the time and place to name names. My business is for me to bring you to him safe and intact. If I were to sell you, it would've been far less obvious then here... Besides... Imperial law dictates that Macens cannot enslave citizens of the empire..."
*He turns the other direction and gestures for the two to follow him.*
Tammy
~~(my discord is lagging ignore this amateur shit~~
Kirk
*She simply looked at Theron for... What she was supposed to do, slightly shuffling the excess fabric on her kilt around. She should have tied it up. She didn't completely draw it... But she hasn't let the sword go. For all she knows, this man could be a messenger from the boss!*
Barry
*Theron thought about it for a few moments. If they had offered them to do jobs for them, then the Thorns would at least know how that Ein and him had experience in doing such tasks. Therefore, just walking up to them to lead them into a trap would be unwise... Much more efficient ways of taking them out in this moment just kept coming to mind.*

*So acting on that, Theron followed along... Motioning Ein to do the same. He did not let his guard down however, keeping a firm grip on his blade and keeping close to the little collector. Arrows and the most well known spells in this world didn't have much piercing power, his body would do nicely in a firm hold.*
Linda
*The stranger leads the two the*