Lea led the way, skirting the small crowd gathered around the tower itself.  Her path took them into a part of the village comprising of simple huts and cottages.  Nothing grand and some of it rather run down.<b>"I found this place by accident really, I just needed a quick hiding spot."</b>She began to explain as they walked, few people were in their path now and it was easier to walk as a group.  Those few about seemed keen on minding their own business, not wanting to get involved in anything risky or dangerous.<br/><br/>Finally she took another look to see no one was watching and went to the door of a particularly run down looking hut.  In its best days it was little more than a shack, and these were not its best days.  She quickly opened the door with something that didn't quite look like the proper key and motioned for them to follow.<br/><br/><b>"I ended up stuck here for a little while, so I looked around a bit and found this..."</b>She went near the fireplace, her fingers deftly searching the stones to open a hidden compartment.<b>"It's a diary, seems long ago a woman lived here that was a lover to the Sage.  At least that is what she wrote in her diary."</b>She set an ancient looking book down on the table and opened it to reveal beautiful, feminine handwriting.<b>"Long story short, she was no sorceress so the Sage had an old fashioned, non-magical entrance made so he could get his rocks off from time to time."</b>Lea's smile revealed a certain admiration for the ancient lovers.<br/><br/>About then Lea heard a small scratching as a ferret found his way into their little hiding spot.  Its white fur showing clearly in the dimly lit shanty.  He was so cute that Lea couldn't help but be attracted to it, though she hoped it didn't bite.<b>"Hi there little fella!"</b>She knelt down to get close, holding her open hand out to the furry little creature.  She had no idea of familiars and such magical creatures, but she did love cute little animals.