One of the men surrounding Aris lifted her kicking and struggling body onto his shoulder, as the rest readied their own weapons. They shot glares towards Eve, but it seemed none of them had the sense to carry a crossbow or bow.<br/><br/>Silas shot his chains downwards, wrapping around both of Eve's arms. He could not imagine her fighting them off. With a grunt, he tugged her upwards. His face grimaced with the effort it took, and the fear that Eve would plant a weapon in his face.<br/><br/>"What the?"<br/><br/>"Chains?"<br/><br/>Silas bent down from his branch, whispering to below: "It's me. Silas. We need to find Nathaniel and Sir Ashton."<br/><br/>The mercenaries looked at each other, and a few shrugs were exchanged. Sheathing their swords and placing their shields on their back, the men disappeared into the forest, the lights they held slowly fading away from sight.<br/><br/>"I know where they went," Silas whispered again. "They're the Genoese Guard. The symbol on their shield. They want to deliver Aris to Doge Henry Dandolo of Genoa."