"Are you sure?" Xaviex asked, a mild irritation creeping into his voice.<br/><br/>Astowyn turned his head, light reflecting off of the elven glass in brilliant shades, and faced Xaviex with what would have been a glower. "I… I'm nearly certain the inn was this way the last time I was…" His voice trailed off. Ulrik snickered as they walked through the less than savory looking street. "Quiet you overgrown gecko! I thought I knew the way!" The giant lizard huffed in Astowyn's direction.<br/><br/>"Oh yes. The mighty Astowyn." Xaviex said with mock amazement. "The Alftar who traversed the entire world and defeated giant beasts and great men alike." He covered his mouth with one hand and feigned sadness. "He fell prey and was outwitted by a city." A laugh escaped him. "I offered to by a map. Remember? We were entering the city and I said "We should purchase a map of the city. Getting lost won't do us well for time." And then you said "No, no, no. I know the way. I've traveled here plenty of times."". Xaviex spoke imitating his long time friend.<br/><br/>"Yes, yes. Jape away." Astowyn threw up his arms in defeat and made a sound like a sigh. "Well, since I am so incredibly wrong I guess we shou-"<br/><br/>His words were interrupted by the sharp sound of breaking glass from a little farther on down the street. "No. That's too bad." The voice was hoarse and came from an equally unpleasant looking teryn.<br/><br/>"Is." Astowyn paused in uncertainty... "Is that a woman?" His voice clearly befuddled.<br/><br/>"I have absolutely no idea, but we might want to help the boy. He looks absolutely mortified." Xaviex spoke calmly as he approached. When he moved next to them he realized that the teryn was, in fact, a woman. "Excuse me? What seems t-"<br/><br/>'It's none of your business. So go on your way before I have a problem with you." The woman merely glanced in their direction, not even taking the time to register the intruders.<br/><br/>"Well." Exasperation filled his voice. "That was quite rude. I expect an apology for that threat."<br/><br/>This time the woman took stock of him. "And who are you? The king of the forest?"<br/><br/>Xaviex sighed in irritation. "Leave him alone and we will leave." No longer did he have patience to deal with this person, but her only response was a whistle and four other people seemed to arrive out of nowhere. "Astowyn. It would appear we have a fight on our hands now."<br/><br/>"Indeed." Astowyn spoke flatly. "I just cleaned the blood out of my arm joints from the last fight."<br/><br/>A look of uncertainty flashed across their faces. The one who started the trouble spoke up. "Just give me the money for my drink."<br/><br/>Xaviex tilted his head as if in thought. "Hmmmm. No. I don't think I want to."<br/><br/>"well… Uhhh… But h-" She began.<br/><br/>Xaviex raised his hand so they could all see it. A wave of white  and blue fire seemed to surge up his wrist from thin air and engulf his hand. "Leave. Now." The words came out in a tone that broke no argument. The five of them scurried back to whatever holes they crawled out of. Taking a second to calm himself, he let the arcane energy dissipate. When he spoke to the young Alftar his tone was much more agreeable. "I trust you are all right lad?"