Toney
*He nodded his head, mimicking what she did when he spoke. He assumed it's what you are meant to do, although didn't see the point.* "Help more slaves? Maybe not slaves too?" *He raised a brow, making his one eye look larger for a second.*

"Many people means many tasks. Many tasks means pay. Food. Water. Sleep." *The Goliath had a point. However, he looked very uncivilised for the city; a slaves loincloth, a blanket over his head, unruly hair and beard, untamed brows bordering on unibrows and that's excusing the smell and the fact he was covered with mud and blood... And stale straw.*

"Tail is nice. Tail is friend." *He nodded to the tail, considering it to have a mind of its own literally.* "I go with you? We go together. I keep you safe, you teach me. Help me... Be normal. He good. I want to be good." *His words, while blanked and stunted, was earnest and true.*

"We can do it together. Be brave. Escape Orcs and be happy. Be brave." *It was beginning to sound like a mantra, the amount of times he said that. Was he even capable of such contemplations?* 

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Gary
"Yes. You're absolutely right. I should help all that I can," She agreed wholeheartedly. Although her goal was to be the slaves that didn't mean she couldn't help others along the way. Despite his seemingly simple ways, Björn had a certain honest wisdom to him. 

Ves took this moment to study Björn closely, noting his clothing, or lack thereof. She wasn't much better off. Her armor was old and worn and her cloak and cowl had holes in it. They both were in need of a new wardrobe and probably a bath. Ves considered how to make it happen. Björn was in more need than she was. Normally she'd go into the market and see about buying him something. But with her injured leg that didn't seem likely.

"We'll go together. And we'll be brave together," Ves said with a smile. They'd make their way through the world together, at least until he decided where he wanted to go. And they would head towards the city on the map, wherever that may be. "As for being normal, I'm not exactly the best teacher for that. I'm not a normal example of a Kobold."

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Toney
*He shook his head.* "Kobold... No. I want to be like Ves. Ves is kind. Ves is clever. Ves knows... More words. Ves had clothes." *He almost made a chuckle sound, it was more like a huff but the sentiment was there.*

*Björn noticed that her cloak and cowl had holes and frowned. He held out his hand.* "Cloak, give." *He opened and closed his hand to signal that he wanted to see it. He wanted to see if he could help. Björn was malnourished but it was obvious he had strength, his muscles were strong and pretty good size for a Goliath. His body had no hair on it that she could see besides his face and head. On his shoulder was a strange tattoo... Or was it a birth mark? Either seemed likely.*

"Yes we will go together." *He tried to mimic her polite baring of fangs but instead just flashed his teeth at her in a calm way, making him look pretty odd.* "We stick together and we survive. And help others."

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Gary
No one had ever expressed such sentiment towards her before. He wanted to be like *Her?* Weak and vulnerable and tiny? He wanted the entire world to be a threat? Surely not. He just didn't understand what he was claiming. No, that wasn't fair. Björn certainly seemed to know more than he let on. But it still made little sense to Ves.

"Oh, okay," She said as she removed her cloak and cowl, revealing the worn armor underneath. It, too, was stolen property and didn't fit very well. It was obviously not meant for her. Ves handed Björn the cloak with a tilt of her head. What was he going to do?

"So I think the first thing we need to do is rest. We can take turns keeping watch. Then we need to get you cleaned up and get you some new clothes. We need to try and blend in," As much as a Goliath could anyway. "I have the gems to trade; we just need to find a way to the market without being noticed."

She grit her teeth, looking frustrated. If only she hadn't gotten hurt! This would have been far simpler. Kobold weren't exactly rare here and so she had safely taken multiple trips to the market. She needed to convince Björn that she would be okay and that it was the only way. Tomorrow though. Right now they needed rest. 

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Toney
*Björn took the cloak into his hand and felt all the holes in the fabric. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, he once more took his finger to the fabric and chanted under his breath, the fabric began to mend itself. By the time he finished the cloak, he was out of breath. He took a moment to catch his breath and handed the cloak back.* "Here. Good as new."

*He listened to her plan before nodding.* "Yes. We need to not look... Like this." *He gestured to himself with a sense of irony that he didn't even get .* "You trade. I will... Help. Or hide. I am sorry I do not know healing magic. I only know Transmutation..."

*He looked at her and could see she was tired.* "Sleep, small... Ves. You need rest. I will sleep later." *It was true that he only needed a bit of sleep. Yes he was tired, but she was injured. Rest would make her fit sooner. He could try to help her in the morning. But he swore to himself he would not let her damage her leg. He swore to himself then and there he would protect his savior.*

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Gary
Ves grew silent as Björn began to focus. She understood that he was doing some kind of magic, although she wasn't experienced enough to know what exactly it was. Magic of any sort fascinated her and perhaps even frightened her a little. It was something she could not even begin to understand. She stared with wide eyes as the fabric of her cloak began to mend until it was whole once more. Ves took it back with an awed expression.

"Transmutation," She repeated thoughtfully as she pulled the cloak back on, leaving the cowl hood lowered. "Well that's more magic than I know. Don't worry. We'll figure this out. Thank you for mending my cloak, Björn."

She *Was* Rather tired. Although the blood loss had been minimal, she still felt weak. Sleep would be good. And perhaps she'd actually get to sleep peacefully for once. She had never had a companion to watch her back before. It would be a new experience for her.

"Alright. I'll sleep first. But promise that you'll wake me up and take your turn also. You need rest as well." She looked up at him sternly, making sure he knew that she was serious. Then she settled down in the bed of hay, shifting this way and that until she found a comfortable position that would not hurt her leg. Sighing, the Kobold closed her eyes and let sleep take her. She trusted Björn completely to keep her safe.

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Toney
*Björn nodded his head to her thanks. He was happy to be of help. He saw through her resistance of fatigue... She was going to sleep whether she wanted to or not.

"Sleep." *He saw the stern look in his eyes and lowered his head a bit. In a serious, clear tone, he looked her dead in the eyes and spoke:* "I swear to protect you with my life and blood, Ves." *He lingered on her name as he spoke, not breaking eye contact for a second. A fire lit behind his eyes... His oath was set.*

*He watched her rest, taking the blanket from his head and gently layed it on her... As gently as a warrior could. He then slowly stood up, standing in the entrance of the old, creaking stable. He watched the first stars of night appear... His connection to his God was emboldened as he saw His moon... In his hands swirled a magic energy as he closed his eyes momentarily, thanking the Lord for Ves. He looked again at the moon and softly declared:*

"I swear it on my life."

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Gary
Ves dreamed as she slept. They were nonsensical dreams, images of her past and present all blended together. First she was working alongside Björn in the mines, then they were running into a forest hand-in-hand. The winds blew snow into her eyes as she struggled her way up a mountain. It was so cold! The Orcs were chasing them. She could hear their battle cries on the wind. They had to keep moving. She had to help Björn get home. It was all that mattered. 

She awoke on her own and insisted the Goliath take his turn to rest. She could keep watch on her own, even with her hurt leg. Everything seemed peaceful and she reflected absently on her dream. Was that her purpose? To return Björn to his home? Or was it just a dream?

As the sun rose over the city, Ves glanced back at her new companion. They would have a busy day ahead of them. First things first though: they needed to get cleaned up and find some new clothes. Ves knew of a bathhouse they could use, so long as no one was looking for them there. Why would they be? They probably assumed the escapee had fled the city by now.

The marketplace would have clothing in his size, or so she hoped. She *Thought* She had seen some before, but hadn't really been paying attention. It hadn't occurred to her that she would have a friend his size to take care of. She didn't mind. She wanted to take care of him. So she let him sleep a bit longer. While she waited for the sun to fully rise she nibbled on a small piece of jerky. 

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