<span style="font-weight: bold">As the young man in the white robes approaches, the guard captain approaches him with a hand at his sword "Halt traveler, what is your business in our lands and why do you travel alone?"</span><br/><br/>Kosuke stopped before the guard and raised his hands innocently, putting a slight smile on his face. "You needn't worry," he said calmly. "I'm but a traveling healer. I heard news of war in these lands and came to help the sick and injured." He smiled again, "I travel alone simply because there is no one to travel with me."<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">The guard was slightly surprised at that. "A healer you say? Are you of the cloth? I see no clerical vestments on your person lad."</span><br/><br/>Kosuke gave a slight, hopefully unoffensive laugh. "I am not a clergy man, sir. I am a white mage. I can heal the wounds of the body but if it is spiritual assurance you seek I'm afraid I can do little to help."<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"An uncommon but a welcome gift I have to say. But why is it you travel alone? These are dangerous times my friend."</span><br/><br/>The young man smiled again, "All the more reason not to drag others into danger while they might otherwise be safe. I'm afraid I leave most of my fortune in the hands of lady luck."<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">The man nodded but looked worried. "I suppose that is a just cause, but I must insist you remain here until you at least have an escort. We can spare a few men he-" His voice was cut off as the men around the area began setting themselves around a coming caravan, four wagons long with some very interesting company. "Excuse me for a moment lad, I'll get right back with you but this looks rather important."</span><br/><br/>Kosuke nodded, excusing the guard to go about his duties. The healer wandered over toward one side of the canyon and leaned against the stone wall. He took a moment to examine the caravan. For that many cars, and such a diverse crew to transport them, he was curious as to what could possibly be inside. If they were continuing on in his direction, perhaps he could catch a ride with them? If not, he'd be more than happy to take that kind man up on his offer.<br/><br/>The young man certainly didn't want to put anyone in danger, but he supposed it was also important that he arrived intact as well. It's rather hard to heal others when you yourself are injured or dead. Patiently, the healer watched things progress between the caravan members and the guards.