Nanu gasped as she was tugged and almost spun into Odi's embrace, palms splayed against the leather clad toned chest of his, sturdy. At his cursing she could feel his warm breath tickling her cheek and neck, tingles dusting her. His heart was strong beneath her fingertips making her smile, reassured and grounded by the strength he exuded. Looking up at him from beneath her hood she murmured a simple word of thanks, quickly turning away to hide the flames that had crept up her cheeks. "Yes I am fine, not to worry," she murmured, retaking her position by his side, arms linked. She put her strange reaction down to adrenaline, having far more important things to worry about.<br/><br/>Unable to do much more than act the obedient, delicate wife, she followed Odion, keeping her head down as if nothing more than shy and demure. Despite the shadowed, dusty and wretched alleyways where urchins, the starved, homeless and poor lurked away from unwanted trouble and prying eyes, she followed Odion with a trust no one could break, curious as to where he was leading her. So when he stopped she could only smile. Reaching up to cup his cheek, she said, "Odi, Odi, Odi, when have I ever doubted you, your word or your skills? I trust you with every fibre of my being, never ever question that. You will always have my trust until death. Who else would I follow down a strange alley to meet a complete stranger, whilst palace guards are on the hunt for us to protect and hide me? Luwexa..." she said shaking her head in amusement. "Come come, we must make haste." As she continue to follow him, ducking and dodging what she could.<br/><br/>She cursed under her breath when she heard those that had been following, the moment they had entered the alleyway, hoping that they would be smart enough to get bored, tired or find something more interesting to prey upon. It took everything she had not to reach for one of the smaller blades concealed on her person and break her act. Tension was high but it soon became apparent they were amateurs thieves at best and average fighters at best. Relaxing she watched on curiously as their assailants focused solely on Odion, having almost immediately judged her as about as threatening as a desert flower. The fight was not even the least bit amusing and lasted only moments, but was surprised when the fight suddenly turned into familiar embraces and laughter.<i>Ah.</i>A test.<br/><br/>Playing the part of scared wife, she shuffled along, sticking close to Odion in 'fear' and 'nervousness'. She stood before them stiff and shy, head bent to keep her face from view. "P-P-Pleasure to meet you three, I most grateful my husband had such friends as you to watch over him when he was younger, or I would not have my love by my side now," she murmured in a voice that was higher, sweeter and softer in tone. "Thank you f-for not taking our horse, he is most precious to us." Quite literally at the moment. Giving a bow to each of them she introduced herself, "I am Fatima, yes." Hugging herself she stepped closer to Odion so that she was pressed against his side, turning her head into his shoulder as if weary of their presence. When in reality she was just trying to talk to Odion. "Ask her..." she reminded him, already spotting a few urchins and homeless eyeing the saddle bag on Abrax, inching closer.<br/><br/>If they did not move a whole group of desperate sand jackals, serpents and urchins would be upon them and they would be picked dry like the bones of a vultures meal. Which right now they could not afford. "We had best move from this place, the walls have sharp ears and sharper eyes," she whispered, indicating that some others may haver overheard Senu's announcement which others would gladly profit from should the guards come looking.