Cullen listened intently to the masters speaking. The rumor of mana’s stone had been circulating for quite sometime now. Learning that there was truth to the whispers sent a jolt of electricity through his veins. Cullen lived for moments like this. Moments filled with adventure, danger, purpose, and the unknown of what could happen. That instant burst of excitement push any tiredness away and he was on full alert. He was bummed to learn they couldn't fly. Traveling by road would slow them down by a few days or possibly weeks depending on what they encountered along the way. Either way, he showed no emotion to the disappointment he felt. As the debrief came to an end, Cullen turned to Emrin giving a firm nod and short response, "Of course Sir, we won't let you down."<br/><br/>----------------------<br/><br/>Cullen made a quick trip back to his room to dress and grab his essentials. Making quick work of the detour he decided to make one more past the great hall for a quick bite to bring along. He grabbed what his hands could hold and headed to the city gates. Noticing he was the last to arrive he gave an apologetic smile before speaking up, "Anyone else betting something goes wrong on this trip?" He stuffed the last of his sweet bread into his mouth and placed the leftover treats in his side pouch for later. Cullen assumed this mission wasn't going to be an easy grab. If it was the Master would have sent another group or a single person. Stopping alongside the horses he raised his brow looking around. "A cart? Are we all riding together?" he preferred to ride on the horse alone, it wasn't that he had a problem riding with people it's just that he didn't want to be confined in that way for such a long period of time.<br/><br/>He didn't want for a response before walking to the stable hand near the gate entrance. A short conversation and exchange of silver later, Cullen grabbed the harness of a solid black horse and walked it back to the group. Petting down the neck of the majestic beast he tightened the saddle and slung his back over the animal. "Thor and I can ride ahead and scout the path... Just in case something or someone knows we are going to collect the stone." In one quick motion he lifted himself up and straddled the horse. Adjusting for departure he didn't allow for protest.