Merlin watched the exchange and snorted a bit. "You know, I know you tend to be air-headed and awkward, but usually you can win people over with a smile, and a gentle look."he took a bite of his food, eyes on Vespers slight pout."I know...I really just want to show her she doesn't have to be so guarded, I mean at least not around me,"she placed her head in her hand, swirling her oatmeal around. Merlin chuckled, and patted her shoulder a bit.<br/><br/>"I'm sure she'll come around. I mean, you managed to win me over, didn't you."he wiggled his eye brows a bit, making her smile. "True,"she agreed. they finished their breakfast teasing each other back and forth till a loud explosion sounded from the right of them. The two shot up, forgetting the dishes instantly.<br/><br/>"Did you forget a glyph,"<br/><br/>"Maybe! But everyone's here, it's not one of ours that set that off,"the mage said, as they head towards what sounded like a large commotion. When they got to the source, they could see a few men that had been knocked to the floor by the blast.Several more were engaged in battle with a few of the party, and Vesper noticed how the men looked. Swathed in fabric and leather, all of which was dirty, and stained. Bandits. It was bound to happen, traveling this road.<br/><br/>"Vesper, more coming from the left,"Merlin said, eyes flashing gold as he sent out a fire blast. Vesper used the distraction to slip away, and hide in the shadows, unseen by the enemy. When she spotted her mark, she leaped out, and ran her sword through his back side, twirling out of the way of a few messy slash attacks from the mans allies.