Rufus
*Melody would make her way through the shaded forest, carefully hopping over one tree root to the next. She had been traveling for a while since she had gone out to start her patrol around the perimeter, and now, with the day nearing its end, she could see the walls of Salvania spanning out in the distance from where the trees barely covered it.*"Phew almost there. Nearly thought I've gotten lost out here."*She'd say mostly to herself. She was never a forest person, but it felt nice to get to learn the terrain around the Capitol in the event of having to chase after convicted felons.*
Ryan
Me realizing I only made one response
Sherry
Melody's calm trot through the forest led her to find not only the Salvanian Walls, but another figure in the forest. A relatively small one, though the look was certainly deceiving.

The figure seemed wolfish, with two doggish ears and furry skin. Sitting in solitude in the shade of the trees, as if it was waiting. It was here, Grey chose to rest. His mind preoccupied on recent events, and a wish to see someone who ran from him one last time.

Of course, to a Salvanian Merc, an armored giant under cover of darkness might be a little suspicious. Enough to hopefully approach.
Rufus
*Melody would come to a sudden stop, taken by surprise at there being someone sleeping out in the forest. She'd take notice of the wolfish figure, her hand slowly lowering to her weapon just in case of something happening. Part of her wanted to curse at herself for being so quick to jump in thoughts of what may happen, though she had always been forewarned of beastkin in regards to her uncanny resemblance to a deer.

That wasn't something to think of now. For all she knew, the person could need some assistance.
After a moments' hesitation, she'd gradually approach the sleeping man, bending down quite a bit to be able to tap him with a finger.*"Sir... Are you alright...?"*She'd ask him quietly. At least he was still breathing, so at any rate he could truly just be sleeping out here. In the event of such, she could probably apologize for disturbing his slumber and being on her way. Better safe than sorry however.*
Sherry
The furry ears atop his head would twitch and shift as sounds of an approaching person's were heard. Yet the Canifore did not stir, for lack of the smell of bloodlust.

Though, Grey couldn't very well ignore the words of the poking woman. The dog raising his head, squinting as his eyes readjust to the light. Slowly making out the appearance of a woman before him.

"Uh-... Yes...? Who are you?"
He questioned, slowly begining to rise from his place on the floor. A light yawn accompanying the growing figure.
Rufus
*Melody would take a couple steps back as Grey would gradually get up, the Canifor being much larger than she had initially thought.*"Melody Vander. Local Bounty Hunter and Guildmember of New Sunlight."*She'd say, offering a hand for the Canifor to shake.*"Apologies if you were camping out or..."*She'd look around at the empty forest.*"Something... I came across you sleeping out here and wanted to make sure you were okay."*Her voice would take on a more formal tone, something she typically fell back on when meeting someone while on duty or even off duty in certain cases.*
Sherry
"Hm."

*The wolf nodded back, glancing around the forest area as well. Guess he wasn't going to be able to find her. As much as he wanted to look for her camp, the dog could take a message. After a moment, he looks down to Melody and her extended hand. Reaching his own paw forward, shaking her's gently.*

"Grey Morins, freelance sword for hire."
*He seemed to mimic her formality. Shaking his head gently at her questions.*
"Was looking for someone. Looks like they won't show. And thanks..."

*The beastkin looked the woman up and down, subtly taking a note of her scent. He didn't meet many nice people in this word, it's good to memorize their scent while he could.*

"Seems you're alone... Would you like me to accompany you?"
Rufus
"Must have been searching for a long time to fall asleep out here."*The Centaur would point out in regards to him looking for someone before accepting his greeting back in turn.*"Nice to meet you Grey."*She'd say with a dip of her head. Melody would avert her gaze to glance over towards the city walls, hearing the Canifor's offer to accompany her. Part of her wondered if it would be wise to travel about with a Canifor she just met with what she's heard of them, but Grey seemed like a relatively nice person, so perhaps taking his offer wasn't such a bad idea.*"Sure thing. I was actually just about to return back to the city if you're planning on heading that way as well."*She'd answer.*
Sherry
"Something like that."
*He nodded, not exactly aware of the time he spent here either. He left in the morning, and the sun was a little in the other direction, so quite awhile he'd guess.*
"Likewise."

*The wolf tilts his head at her bow, wondering if that was really necessary. They weren't nobles or anything, at least he wasn't. He nods back as Melody accepts his offer, a small upward curl on his doggish lips.*
"Great. Shall we then?"
Rufus
*She'd nod in response.*"Let's go."*The Centaur would trot on ahead for a bit, slowing up only slightly so that she'd be able to walk next to the Canifor.*"Do you live around here or are you one of those traveling sell swords I hear about sometimes?"*She'd ask him to fill the silence.*
Sherry
"Yes, I travel. I'm from mentia, but Salvainia is very much my home. I wish to protect those who cannot protect themselves. To provide for those with nothing..."

*The wolf pauses, glancing down at the deer.*
"Menti is war torn. I'm scouting for others here to help before I go back."
Rufus
*Another Mentian? At least he seemed insistent on helping those unfortunate enough to get caught in it compared to other Mercenaries helping out for the money. Her mood would seem to drop slightly in thinking about her home country, but instead of mentioning he relation to it, she'd ask:*"Which part of Mentia? Are you from, I mean-."*Melody remained at a debate between whether or not she should make the trip back so soon, but time seemed to be such a crucial thing with the news that traveled to Salvainia. There was no telling what's happened in that time.*
Sherry
"I believe it's known as the Beastkin States?"

*The dog pondered for a moment, attempting to remember. It had been a long, long time since he'd left.*

"I hear north mentia isn't doing well. The people there were raided..."
*A seemingly shakey sigh comes from the wolf. Thinking about the country he grew up from.*

"Strike at the people to slay the official. A despicable strategy... But cruelty is effective. "
*He'd shake his head, ears perking for a moment as he looks down.*

"My apologies, Ms. Vander. I ran on too much... Where are you from, if i may ask?"
Rufus
*She supposed the beastkin states would have made the most sense. Melody didn't really see them as part of Mentia, but with them joining in the war, she supposed they might as well be. She'd continue on in silence, listening to him explain what had been going on up until he had mentioned North Mentia. Her heart would stop in her chest, the words of raiders striking civilians sitting heavy inside her to the point where she had to come to a sudden stop to recuperate her thoughts. Suddenly the thought of the nearby towns getting attacked in the process didn't seem to far fetched. She bit her lip, trying to convince herself that the war wouldn't be able to reach beyond the Capitol city, but if part of it was already starting to fall, time was running out. The Centaur almost didn't hear his question, her answer coming out as slow as it took her to process what he was asking.*"North... Mentia..."*Her words came out rather heavily before she'd continue to trot on ahead to resume walking. Maybe the Fricharii was right. Which she knew, but she had the least bit of hope that he'd be proven wrong.*