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<br/>​</div>Walking with Sybille through the Shadowfang territory, Marek took in all the sights that he could. He was quite curious, and soon he and the elf had agreed to go grab some food. The smell was easy to follow and in short order they were seated and eating, the roasted elk and wild hog quite delicious.<br/><br/>Sybille's question made him shake his head a little.<b><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(251, 160, 38)">"I think maybe sitting back is a good plan, though surely we're not the only ones to think of it. Only one person, or group, can grab that piece. Then I think the fighting for it might be rather ferocious and deadly. I think the King made a horrible mistake letting others know about it. Now it is simply information, and it's out there for anyone to take advantage of. Were I him I'd have been much more discreet and kept that information to just myself or only hired one small group that I felt I could trust. Not advertise it and call for Platinum ranks."</span></b>Marek took another bite and continued.<b><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(251, 160, 38)">"Since we know we're up against other Platinum's, things just got much more difficult. Not to mention the fact that I guarantee the Chaos Queen and her minions will be set against us as well."<br/>
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"As for the stalking, that's just as I said; either other Platinum ranks or minions of the Queen. It will likely be like that the whole way. Now we have to be careful."</span></b>he said quietly.<br/><br/>After they had eaten, the went to look for the merchant, and ran into Shadow. Who of course spilled his secret. Sort of. He gave Sybille an apologetic look. Perhaps he would reveal himself to her soon. They did need to establish trust and the more he kept his secret to himself then they might wonder what else he was hiding. That seemed to be how people worked.<br/><br/>The tailor was quite nice, and as Sybille changed her clothing and then displayed the new attire for him, Marek blushed once more. She was quite beautiful, and he managed to answer her.<b><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(251, 160, 38)">"You look very nice. But I never thought you were arrogant."</span></b>he said, meaning every word. To quickly change the subject he mentioned something he had heard about.<b><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(251, 160, 38)">"You know, I've heard that there are some geothermal hot springs around here somewhere. In the Fangwood. I wonder if Shadow and her clan use them? Want to go look for them?"</span></b>