Nancy
Her wings were beginning to ache from the distance she had to travel while fighting her way out of the northwind snow. Even though it had been light, the white flakes soaked deep into her feathers like rain which caused them to grow heavy. This made her have to throw in more effort when it came to the sky. However, her effort was rewarded when she noticed more of a kingdom than forest with the large castle guiding her towards it. She studied the castle and the its structure before focusing on the landscape beneath her. She was in ibethiel. 

Cecilia glided her way down towards the town by the castle and attempted to figure out which house she would be stealing clothes from. It wasn't until she saw a peasant female walk out of a house who looked similar in size to the shifter when Cecilia decided to make her move. Within a blink of an eye, Cecilia hugged her wings around her body so she would dive to the ground with great speed. As she reached the house, Cecilia instantly spread her wings from her body so the air would capture under them, which prevented her from plummeting into the ground. Using her talons, the shifter grabbed a light dress from the clothes line before lunging back into the sky.

She flew until she was enough of a distance from the town so she could shift without worrying about someone watching her. Sure shifters were slowly becoming well known but not because they were growing in numbers like she wish could happen, but because of all the murderous things she had done to get her way along with the lying and thieving. Placing her talons on the ground, Cecilia pulled her wings close to her body before beginning her shift. Unlike the last few times she had shifted while in the barn, Cecilia was tired and once again hungry from the flight and previous shifting so it took longer than she would have liked. Once in her human form, the shifter didn't waste time in throwing the dress over her head and allowed it to fall down her body. As assumed, the dress fit her perfectly though the area around her bust was a little too big. Not that she cared too much about that. 

Now it was time for her to find some food to steal that she didn't need to hunt. Or perhaps she could steal money to buy what she needed but that was always a trickier task. The town was buzzing with activity to Cecilia's liking. It meant many people were too distracted to know what was going on around them and the crowd was so large that she could slip through groups of people without being caught. As she did so, Cecilia used any chance she could to take something she could use to put her food in. It wasn't a difficult task as she immediately noticed someone paying a man running a stall on the streets had left their bag vulnerable to her clutches standing beside them. It was the easiest of her thieving but now, she needed to steal food.

The main edible items she managed to get her hands on were fruit and vegetables, her least favourite but it would get her through the day. She could risk herself stealing meat that she could easily hunt, they were watched carefully by the humans as meat sometimes wasn't an easy thing to come by.
Estella
Scitis arrived in the Marketplace as he observed the crowd, the activity brought his mind to remember the areas that he was in before. He was low on funds and heard that his Bounty was near this area, one thing he knew was that anyone that wanted to hide goes to loud areas like this. It may not always be the case but he found that it would be accurate to make the assumption, that the target was in this area and would be nesting up. He walked past the people as he began to focus more on focused footsteps as he tuned out the activity around him, he felt the vibrations of those around him and the Carts travelling down the streets as he avoided them with ease. He noted that there was no one that was out of the norm around this area as he simply stopped and let his eyes wander through the crowd, he wanted to take his time knowing that he should overestimate others rather then under estimate them. He felt something nearby as his instincts brought him to the Food Stalls as he gave an inquisitive look as he continued to the area.

When he arrived to the Stalls he looked over all of the people running them, Merchants and their Families alike knowing the saying that anyone has a waterhole food counts as well. He then looked to a transaction that rose his suspision as he looked closer, he thought that the person that was buying was a little suspisious. He grew closer and paid no mind to the bag of vulnerables as he followed.
Nancy
She smiled politely towards one of the merchants as she looked at the food displayed in the stall. Cecilia did her best to look like a potential customer, it made it easier for them to trust her enough to turn their backs for the few seconds. She knew it wasn't smart but the smell of a rabbit was getting too much for her and it was hopefully small enough to not be missed too much. Taking advantage of his focused attention of another character, Cecilia tore the rabbit from the rope it had been hung up with and ran from the stall into the crowd. It wasn't long before she could hear the shouting of the word "Thief" By the merchant who obviously saw her as she ran away. 

Deciding she had enough on her to last her until the morning, Cecilia began to walk from the crowded streets and towards a more isolated part of town where she would be able to hear herself think. Reaching her hand into the bag she had stolen, Cecilia pulled herself out a large red apple that looked ready to be devoured. Taking a bite, she was amazed at how nice fruit could taste. The last time she had anything that wasn't flesh of an animal was when Cecilia lived with the late king. Even then she mainly dieted on animal meat, sometimes human.
Estella
Scitis observed the merchant as his eyes caught Cecilia, he felt his heart drop to his boots as he saw her rip the Rabbit from the line as he slowly began to recall their last meeting. He walked to the Merchant that was realizing the even that took place, Scitis took a diplomatic angle to it this time. He approached him after he shouted there was a theft as he put the approximate amount for a Bear Skin for good measure, the words "Don't ask" Escaped his lips as he ran following her. Even if he was to take advantage of his ability he would have only brought more attention as he began to slip between large groups. Trying his best to keep out of her line of sight as he slowed down as she got to more crowded streets.

At this point he walked in a calmly and very slow manner as he knew where she was going to go, anywhere that was away from sight in town. Unfamiliar with the Town he merely followed her ensuring that there was going to be no doubt he was following her. He felt his Bandages begin to itch as he began to grow impatient as he finally was able to see that she was finally looking like she settled down, he started to stay at the corner waiting for an oppertunity to get you off guard.
Nancy
She strolled through the streets, unaware of the man following her. It wasn't because her sense of smell was failing her but because she left a largely crowded area, she expected some human scents to linger on her. A deep sigh left her lips. She didn't know what to do now. Cecilia didn't want to run off into the forest even though that was her most favoured place but she had a feeling that she should steer clear of the woods for a few days. It was like she knew something was going to happen in the unforeseen future but didn't know exactly what. 

Throwing what was left of the Apple she ate, Cecilia threw it over her shoulder before digging her arm back into the bag. Wrapping her hand around a bread loaf, Cecilia felt her nose scrunch upwards in distaste. She didn't remember grabbing one and was surprised considering she had a great disliking towards bread. Deciding to throw the loaf out of her bag, the shifter continued to dig through her goods while making sure to leave the meat alone.
Estella
Scitis walked around the corner in dead silence given the items being dug through, he was sure he would need to prepare to defend himself anytime someone that was secluded in a alley and digging through loot. It could end badly for him he took the risk. He made it just behind her as he put his hand to your Shoulder as he tried to give a friendly pat, having his other hand out away from her line of sight as he gave a gut filled chuckle. "My, how long has it been? I almost want to say a year..." His hand rested on his Blade on his belt as he observed the food that was being thrown as he begins think more.

"Are you quite alright? You look... Paler from what I remember even in the cold we were in before." Scitis then strolled in front of her showing himself, his Arms were covered with the same Bandages before. Leaving the memories of his torn flesh, he knew that his approach may have been not exactly pragmatic but he wanted only to get something to rationalize her actions. Especially the uncharacteristic way she was tearing through her Bag like a Feral Animal.
Nancy
Cecilia froze as she felt someone pat her shoulder from behind. Just as she went to reach up and grab his hand so she could snap the bone which would have broken his arm in two, The man took his hand away to stand in front of her. Her eyes gazed over his appearance as she stepped back with a warning like growl which scratched at her throat. He looked familiar yet she couldn't put her finger on it. Her suspicions were confirmed when he spoke. Her hands clutched onto the bag she had stolen, protective of the food it held inside. 

"And you are?" She asked, taking a couple steps back as she did so. She didn't trust this man so while speaking to him, her eyes beginning to glow a bright blue which indicated she would shift soon. If she were to attack the human though, she would make sure that she didn't feed off of him as human flesh tend drive her wild and would rather Toula didn't make an appearance. That always lead her to being caged or locked up.
Estella
Scitis sighed a bit as he looked to the ground and slowly yet in a playful manner approached, he then rotated slightly to the left as he continued his approach from her stepping back. "I do recall your hospitality which is why I have seeked you out, more as a recent even since the target is you. I heard of your wrong doings but seeing as you have saved my life quite some time ago I wanted to give you this warning. I also wanted to ensure you got the message, seeing as you won't be much to talk I will have to get it from you once you wake up." 

Scitis then drew his blade as he gave her a look of intensity as he pointed it towards her, he wanted to make sure that it was obvious what he intended to do as he prepared for anything she had ready. He noted her blue eyes as he was prepared also with the other hand on a Dagger to get her down if he needed to, hiding his dagger behind his back.
Nancy
The moment she saw him draw his blade, Cecilia no longer cared about the bag and instead threw it to the side as she was now focused on the man in front of her. Her body twitched as she looked towards him with a murderous glare, her body wanting to shift but was held back by Cecilia. She wanted to find out more before she went in for the kill for threatening her. 

"And who put this target on my back?" She snarled out, no longer stepping backwards. She didn't remember this man or saving his life so she wasn't going to take his word about a 'warning'. "And surely you were smarter than to bring a weapon that wasn't coated in anything that could bring me harm."
Estella
Scitis felt his heart speed up when meeting with Cecilia's cold glare as he knew this wasn't the same Woman with a child, he felt his empathetic side kicking in as he pushed it to the side. He was knee deep in this and needed to see it through he was the one threatening her in this case. He took a defensive stance as he continued hoping to say enough to calm the Woman.

"I met you when you beared a Child. I am sorry if things turned out for the worst but it is clear you have changed. This does not change the fact that I owe you either way. The one who hired me must be someone of high wealth, it is enough to get me through life comfortably. Seeing the number and the person that is put on, they would need to pay me much more to actually do the deed."
Nancy
She felt conflicted on what she was to do in the situation she was in. After his speech, Cecilia's body immediately settled so she was no longer holding back her animalistic side. She had pushed away any memory involving the child that was no longer around. It had been many years ago when it had happened. 

"Don't speak of it." She demanded as her eyes began to settle back into their original shade. "Many things have happened since that time period that would change many people." She continued as she kept a careful eye on his movements. Even if he said he owed her, she wasn't going to risk herself by letting her guard down. She wasn't truely surprised that someone wanted her dead. "Well that's great I guess considering death is a painful son of a bitch and I would rather not go through all that again."
Estella
Scitis listened to her words sincerly as the focus and determination left his eyes as he could only assume the worst for the child, he felt in his very core a sorrow that was only met when he lost his Family. He closed his eyes as he threw his blade away as he wanted to ensure she knew he was disarmed within that degree. 

"If I knew you went through that... I truely am sorry to hear the sorrow you have had to deal with. If only there was something I could do." Scitis held his hand on his Dagger, he wasn't sure about his safety in the situation as she would be as well. "I hope that you know that as long as we come to a agreement no harm will come to you, I only wish to speak and perhaps help you in these hard times. It maybe hard to believe but I will help if you feel you need it."
Nancy
Cecilia didn't enjoy the way he was looking or speaking to her. She didn't want the pity he gave but she was glad he threw his weapon away. Even though it would seriously wound her, it was the thought of having the blade in a position where it was obvious the person wanted to do her harm. 

"Don't be sorry. There is nothing to be sorry for." She replied to him with a deadpanned voice. His offer to help her through the shifter of, her eyes warily observing the man in front of her. Why would he help a shifter like herself? Especially one with a well known reputation of being a murderous bitch most of the time. Perhaps he wanted to learn her routine before he killed her, not that she had one. "And why would you help me? I am capable of defending myself. And what agreement would we be coming to?"
Estella
Scitis could sense her distaste in the way he was speaking, he could simply as her breathing shifted slightly as he closed his mouth. He simply waited as he felt a sense of security as she seemed to calm down with him disarmed. Scitis only looked her with a look of patience allowing her to absorb the information.

"I understand that you might not find it useful, but I only wanted to ensure what was left of the you I met how I felt. Now that I have that covered we can talk more openly." He let go of his Dagger as he went into his bag as he took out a letter with the seal still applied, he knew that if they would continue any form of conversation he would need to prove how he could help. "This is the Letter I recieved, it mentioned that you were in this area and gave a description. There was no name or identification otherwise, they knew my MO with tracking. I can find who I need with the minimum of information. I hate feeling like I owe another, I simply would like to help you to pay back for saving my life."
Nancy
Cecilia snatched the letter from his hands and brought it to her nose. Taking a deep inhale, she did her best to find any scent that could lead her to the one who wanted her dead but was met only with the Sell-swords scent. That was disappointing. 

"And how do you exactly do you plan on helping me?" She asked while she gazed over the letter. She wondered how many people have paid men to have her murdered, knowing full well that she had killed many that have made an attempt at her life. Handing back the letter, Cecilia walked towards her bag that she had thrown earlier before she picked it up from the ground. She checked to make sure the food inside was fine then reached inside to pull out a piece of fruit to eat. The shifter looked back to the sell-sword and pinched her lips together in thought. She didn't even know the name of this Sell-sword who seemed certain that he owed her. "What is your name?"
Estella
Scitis noted how she was examining the letter and found himself more curious as she sniffed it, he didn't hide his interest as he gave a obvious look towards her. He then took the time to watch her face seeing if she found anything new, he saw her face go flat as she did so guessing she didn't find anything good.

"Well, from the money this person was willing to pay me... I am more then willing to guess there are more out there ready to get you. If you would accept my help I would like to help you where I can. I have the money if we need it, I just took the job for the challenge. I think a group of people like me sounds like challenge enough." Scitis then revealed his arms as he extended it towards a pebble nearby as it pulled towards him, his arms twisted tighter around his arms. "Since you don't remember my name I am guessing you didn't remember my ability. My name is Scitis, Scitis Verum."
Nancy
Cecilia knew she should have taken advantage of the sell-sword but she just didn't have it in her to trust him. Perhaps he wanted to wait until she was at her most vulnerable. As she but into the sweet fruit, the shifter weighed the pros and cons in her head. Her brows raised up in surprise when she watched him perform his little trick, trying to think back on when they had last met but it had been some time ago and most memories Cecilia had blocked out. 

"Well that was interesting." She commented as she took another bite. "Ok so if I say yes to you helping me, how will I know you won't slow me down? I mean, I am a shifter after all. I do shift into animals meaning sometimes I'll be in the air, especially when crossing the ocean." Sure he could get a boat but it wouldn't allow him to travel as fast as she could. "And if I ever lose my temper or someone brings out Toula, I cant guarantee that I won't try to kill you. I can't control myself sometimes."
Estella
Scitis watched as she began to obviously think hard about the situation he gave her the time she needed, he then began to wrap the bandages back around his arms. He put his Sword back in the Sheath, then leaned against the wall and kept his eyes on her as he began to let his guard down. Shifters were not only dangerous but they were also prone to act without thinking, this one appeared to have more intellegence then the average one. This made her all the more deadly in his mind.

"Well, within travelling I only wanted to say your travel method isn't as well thought out as you would like. Everyone at this point would know the normal travelling for a Shifter When it comes to transportation for the normal folks like me, they will never search them for Shifters. **If** We worked together we should bait others that are hired. We would need to make it really easy for them to find you." Scitis smiled as he continued to lean as he searched his bag as he pulled out a dried piece of bread as began to eat it, the loud crunching would likely annoy anyone nearby as he continued.
Nancy
She did not like the sound of using herself as bait. And sure he had a point about about her method of travelling but she did not care. It was very easy to lose someone when she was flying through the skies. Unlike those on the ground, she knew what laid ahead of them. This meant she could trick them into being led to a large river or cliff that would prevent them from following her any further. 

"How about you find me in a week or two and I will let you know how I feel about this whole.." She paused as she tried to think of a word to describe it. "Deal, as you could say." She raised a brow before throwing the bag over her shoulder. "I prefer to travel alone and I am not going to risk having your blood on my hands if I ever was to lose control. So I will need you to give me some time to think."