"Dragon boy?" Bellant hissed to Larteis.<br/><br/>"Don't complain," Larteis murmured. To Magnus' father, he said, "thank you, sir." He began leading Bellant through the gate, turning to the left to follow the man's directions. However, before he could, Zizar appeared.<br/><br/>Avis didn't mind friendly folks, but this Zizar character seemed a little... Pushy. Blake was a little shabbily dressed, sure, but this was an odd way to offer help. Hilde's approach was appreciated- the woman seemed to have a soothing presence. Avis glanced at Blake, noticing his mouthed request, and nodded imperceptibly. If this man was up to something, her backup would be needed.<br/><br/>"Sounds like fun," she said brightly, stepping forward before anyone could protest her involvement in this little trip. "You footing the bill, or what?" Avis entered into town with the two. She looked over her shoulder to smile at Hilde, trusting that the woman and her husband would be able to steer the group from here.<br/><br/>"Well, that was bizarre," Bellant grunted. The drake wasn't sure he trusted Zizar, but he certainly couldn't control Blake and who he chose to spend time with.<br/><br/>"Yes," Larteis said thoughtfully. He scratched his ear. "I suppose we can move on?"<br/><br/>"Let's," Bellant said, quickly moving forward. Larteis yelped and ran to follow.<br/><br/>-<br/><br/>When Verena emerged, Vasma let her guard relax somewhat. Unless the girl was a good actor, nothing in her body language read of hostile intent. Probably she was just intimidated by the unusual pair. However, the circlet gave Vasma pause. It had a look to it she wasn't sure she trusted- the symbol reminded her of something, but she couldn't place her finger on it quite yet. She did smell of nature, though, which Vasma appreciated.<br/><br/>"Hello," she said calmly, but not in an unkind manner. "I am Vasma Drayden. Who are you, and are you hiding for any reason besides my friend's intimidating stature?" She gestured up to Tarkus.