Ren followed the two across the square, careful to keep his mind closed to the man but in the process, his ability to sense others was stifled even more. His sense of the outside world slowly faded and he groped the air until he snagged the the other's sleeve, at least he hoped it was his sleeve, then he took his forearm.<br/><br/>"I hope you don't mind." he said quietly, "I do not know this city yet and need guidance."<br/><br/>He was led through the crowd, down the street and into the tavern, the presences around him mere pinpricks on his mind, hard to tell if they were close or far, like seeing the stars in the sky. He felt vulnerable like this, so he lessened his guard enough to where he was comfortable and knew where people were at least, but still held his own thoughts to himself. His spirit got the hint and simply remained silent.<br/><br/>Entering the tavern, he was led to a booth where he took a seat, leaning his staff against the wall beside his shoulder. He sensed the other two sit across from him.<br/><br/>"Thank you for your assistance." he said, "Can I offer to buy you a drink or some food? Anything you want." the barmaid arrived at the table, speaking sharply that made Ren jump.<br/><br/>"Can I get you anything?" she asked.<br/><br/>"Quail and potatoes, please." he said, then gestured for his companions to order, waiting until the barmaid had taken their orders before continuing, "My name is Ren Kuran. I've been travelling around these parts. I suppose my reason is just to help people, really. I met a nice couple of nobles who offered me a ride here in a carriage. Might have gotten lost otherwise."<br/><br/>Their orders were delivered and he began eating, becoming more comfortable and letting his guard down a little more, his senses improved and he felt the fluxuating moods of the drunkards, the weariness of the barmaid and something else. He stopped talking and turned his head towards the bar, as if listening carefully, but the four men sitting there said nothing. Still their anxiety was permeating the air around them. Something was off but Ren couldn't put his finger on it. He knew the one man that led him here was focused on him, he could feel his mind right at the limit of his own, but his curiosity was starting to get to him. Something was going on around them. Lowering his guard a little more, he could now sense people's moods in the tavern, and those that passed outside. They all seemed anxious, like they knew something was going to happen. They expected something.<br/><br/>He continued to eat, but he was highly suspicious. The two sitting across from him didn't harbor any anxiety. They weren't involved with whatever it was. He felt he could trust them.<br/><br/>Then again, this could all just him being overly paranoid...<br/><br/>"Something's......off." he said, "People are on edge for some reason." his head slightly tilted towards the men at the bar, as if he glanced at them, but his eyes blankly stared at his plate.