<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: 'Didact Gothic', 'sans-serif'"><i><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(250, 197, 28)">Ian, The Teacher</span></i></span></span>​</div><br/>Dinner was pleasant, with Ian and Astrea making rare small talk during the meal. He would of preferred talking about their arrangement right away, but she gave him a sharp glance anytime he tried. From what he could tell she was thinking on their exchange in the ballroom, and wanted a bit of space to process. So he settled in and enjoyed the meal. This three course dinner sure beat inn-side stew. With his additional time to himself he got to know more of the others at the table. Present at their side were an assortment of noble elves, as well as some of Astrea's family members.<br/><br/>The kindly woman from before is apparently her grandmother. The original Baroness Silvid.<br/><br/>He found himself regaling the table with a few stories of White Castle. And his personal exploits. Some of which true stories, and others exaggerated for an audience. It was during one such story that Dayyan had arrived to join them. Lead inside the dining room by one of the servants. Ian introduced his partner to the assorted nobles. Who found him enigmatic and interesting. Despite being a commoner, they didn't bother him too much. Either through his own growing reputation or Ian's. Dayyan was left more or less alone to his devices. It made Ian feel good to see his old student holding his own against these vultures.<br/><br/>After dinner, Astrea offered the pair of the, guest rooms for the night. Ian readily agreed and was thus also invited to her private study for a further audience. He offered to Dayyan the opportunity to join them. And it was in private that their deal was finalized.<br/><br/>She would accompany them to White Castle under scholarship, with two large carts and four horses of burden. As well as with three armed guards as escort. The group would have to skirt the edge of Godrick's Forest on the way south. She weould also allow the goblin girl, Mue to take the test of potential. With no ramifications or complications in-between. In return, Ian would send a letter to his father post-haste requesting a formal pardon for the Silvid family to the King of the Eastern Province. As well as provide private tutoring to her in Magics. In the letter he would also see to it that she is elevated to the ranking of Viscountess. Not quite as good as she wanted initially. As she wanted to be a Count, but as good as he could achieve.<br/><br/>Deal settled. They all agreed to wake early for departure in the morning.<br/><br/><div style="text-align: center">X.X.X​</div><br/>In the morning, a few runners were sent to the goblin household in search of Mue. Instructed to inform her on the new developments. Ian was optimistic they'd find her in time.<br/><br/>Under Astrea's guidance, the food and supplies necessary were gathered efficiently. And before Ian knew it he was near the south road from Ashburn. Packed and ready to go. Looking around him he saw the two large carts, fours horses, Astrea, Dayyan, and three guardsmen, all more or less prepared to depart the town. Off to the side and waiting for his signal.<br/><br/>Scratching an itch at his brow he scanned the area again, and saw the quiet Mystera, was nearby. Silent as ever. Apparently she'd made it here before them. Tapping Dayyan he pointed her out to the other man.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(250, 197, 28)">"Well there's one."</span><br/><br/>Now all they'll have to do is wait for the other students to trickle in. The Sun was only just peaking over the nearby hills now.