Navia gave a nod, agreeing with his desire to leave and just keep heading on to the tavern, they both turned away from the Khluri wanting to leave them behind and not be bothered further. They had other ideas however, the man called after them, shouting at Navia that she didn't get to leave unless it was without him, the quick footsteps of the man catching back up to them had Théadan turning to confront him, but the man was after Navia, grabbing hold of her, and forcing her to face him. Thankfully she had not forgotten any of the counters to the holds he had taught him back when they had been travelling through Mes'Mo'Tan. She was twisting her hand free of the man's hold and getting all the more furious that he would even touch her, Théadan felt exactly the same, now wanting to intervene and push the man away.<br/><br/>The other men were advancing now, approaching Théadan while the man remained focused on Navia, threatening her. There were times when he knew he had to let Navia fight her own battles, but when someone was actually threatening her, and there was risk of physical harm, there could be no arguing that had to step in to intervene. There were three Khluri, but he highly doubted any of them had the life long training he had been through, he would probably end up bruised and sore, but Théadan felt confident he could drive all three of them off if need be, though he doubted they would remain welcome to stay within the city after. Navia was stepping his way, avoiding the man's attempts to grab her, and Théadan was just raising his fists with the intent of going straight for that man, only for the inn's doors to burst open, and an older Khluri stepped forward calling out angrily at them.<br/><br/>Everything seemed to stop, the men that had been advancing upon them halting in their tracks as the elder man barked at them, the anger in his voice obvious for all to hear. Beyond a brief glance over to this objecting man, Théadan's gaze remained on those who had been threatening them, his posture still a defensive one as he stepped a little closer to Navia. Quietly she filled him in on what was happening, that the Khluri threatening them was the son of the elder Khluri. The exchange between the pair remained tense, with the younger man filled with hatred for Mes'Mo'Tanians and specifically soldiers at that. If he knew the whole story Théadan had to wonder if even his father could keep him from trying to pick a fight with him.<br/><br/>As it was though, the elder Khluri stepped by Navia and Théadan, putting himself between them and their aggressors, and sending the Khluri men on their way. Once the trio turned their backs and began heading away, only then did Théadan let out a small sigh of relief, thankful he did not have to get involved in what looked likely to descend into a brawl, and that neither he or Navia had come to any harm. "Looks like he's gotten them to back off." Théadan said with palpable relief, relaxing his stance, and stepping to stand side by side with Navia. He reached for her hand, weaving his fingers between hers so they could remain unified. "If he's unable to speak common, can you translate for me?" Théadan asked quietly, not wanting to offend the man if he could speak the common tongue. It seemed to be rare among the Khluri, but then his son had spoken in common, so it seemed likely he too would be able to speak it.<br/><br/>When the elder Khluri man turned back towards them, Théadan bowed his head in respect and thanks. "Dhanyu, sir." He said appreciatively, wanting to show him that he was putting effort in to try and learn some Khluri, and that he was not the bloodthirsty Mes'Mo'Tan warrior his son had thought he was. "We did not want to cause anyone trouble, or to draw attention to ourselves. We just wished to be left to ourselves while passing through the city." Unfortunately that was proving difficult to do as he rather stuck out among the Khluri, and had no way of blending in. Two conflicts for them in one day gave Théadan reason to worry this might become common place if they were around cities more often. He bowed his head again and repeated his thanks to the man who had intervened on their behalf. "Dhanyu for getting involved and calming the situation before anyone was hurt."