Gando walked slower than he normally would have to give her a chance to enjoy being out of the castle. He certainly enjoyed the walk from the castle to the village outskirts as well. "The Empire is definitely beautiful place full of variety and unique landmarks. The empire is vast and diverse and allows for a wide array of both people and localities. It's quite a sight and I hope you get to enjoy it one day."<br/><br/>The village was drawing closer and closer. The outskirts of ShindCom weren't protected by walls like the rest of the city was. But this was because the outskirts had been added long after the creation of the stone walls. The city had simply grown too large to accomodate the many people constant pouring in from all over the world. ShindCom was not only the leading center of commerce, but also a place where the arts prospered.<br/><br/>"Hm, I have my reservations about the envo," Gando said. "Whether your father has anything to do with it or not, the timing is quite suspicious. Reltica wouldn't just readily answer the surrender terms under most realistic circumstances. And while many would like to believe that the destruction of your home city would be the catalyst for Reltican surrender, I highly doubt that it will be. If anything it will simply reaffirm Reltica's cause and give them public sympathy while the Empire is made to look evil. Which is hard logic to argue with when you look at it from an unbiased standpoint."<br/><br/>He paused in his speech and collected his thoughts.<br/><br/>"But to directly answer your question, I think this envoy. I'm hoping my suspicions aren't correct that they're here to do more harm than good."<br/><br/>They were crossing the village boundaries by that point in time. People bustled back and forth without paying them any mind. Gando obviously hadn't done anything to make sure attention was drawn to him. Open markets were opening and the fragrant smells of fresh vegetables, bread, and other foods filled the air. Merchants heckled them as they passed by. Gando tossed one a coin and grabbed a sweet roll for himself and offered Sage one.It was around this time that a large group of kids noticed Gando and ran over.<br/><br/>"Gando! Gando! Hello, uncle!" The kids surrounded him like a pack of wild animals, but they each wore grins. Except for one little girl.<br/><br/>Gando smiled at the kids. "Hello young ones. I hope you're not causing trouble today."<br/><br/>"Of course not! We Red Sharks have changed our ways just like we promised! No, w wondered if you could help us with something...." Their grins faded and they seemed to become solemn all of a sudden. Then their eyes fell on Sage.<br/><br/>"Your sister is ill," Gando said, pointedly looking at a little girl with blonde hair. She was wearing a dirty yellow dress.<br/><br/>She sniffed, "how did you know?"<br/><br/>"I have my ways. Well, let's go. I'll do my best to help." The little girl grabbed his hand and he allowed himself to be pulled along flanked by the horde of children. "This lady is Sage." He smiled to Sage.<br/><br/>The children laughed. "Hello there, Sage!" The screamed out in unison. Their noise would have generally attracted a lot of attention but it was a day full of buzz and excitement, so nobody paid them any mind.<br/><br/>The girl led them down a side street that was quite narrow. Here it was much quieter. The few people that were gathered here were also dirty and apparently destitute. Midway down the street a woman laid on a dirty carpet. Her face was pale with splotches of color on her cheeks. Her eyes were red and puffy and she didn't look well at all.<br/><br/>Gando released the little girl's hand and \knelt down beside the woman. He reached out and took her cold hand in his warm hands.<br/><br/>"D-Don't touch me," She coughed. Her voice sounded scratchy and barely there. "If you do...you'll catch your death.<br/><br/>"If only," Gando whispered seemingly to himself before adding, "you need not worry about me, child. I am here to help. Your illness is one I have seen before. It's life threatening under most circumstances."<br/><br/>He released her hand sand cupped her cheeks in his hand. The children watched with bated breath. A soft hum filled the air around them. Suddenly a burst of color shrouded both Gando and the ill woman. The energy burned liked a wild fire around them, but it was soothing and gentle. Gando muttered words in a language that likely wouldn't be easily recognizable. It was a mostly dead language nowadays, but it was the language of magic.<br/><br/>As Gando spoke the magic burned fiercer. The children gasped. Passerby seemed not to notice what was going on. They walked by without a care in the world. But that was Gando's doing. He knew to avoid drawing attention to himself so he had mastered the ability of clouding the eyes of those he didn't want to see.<br/><br/>After five brief minutes, the energy suddenly died. The woman's face was back to a normal color, and the red splotches were gone. Gando side with relief. The little girl cried tears of happiness and hugged her mother. The mother simply seemed astounded that she was suddenly better. Gando straightened up.<br/><br/>"Thank you," the woman said. "My name is Aliza. If there is anything-"<br/><br/>"Don't worry about me," Gando said, waving his hand. "I need nothing. Just make sure you stay well. I'll come back and check up on you tomorrow."<br/><br/>He bowed to Aliza and her daughter and left the narrow street. The kids wanted to continue following them, but Gando told them to stay where they were. They, quite reluctantly, obeyed.<br/><br/>"Well, that was the whole reason we came here," Gando said, cheerfully. He looked at her. "Is there anything you'd like to do while we're in the village?"