Having slipped into the room at some point after his wanderings, Kaihel was the last to rest and, as fitting, the last to rise. Sleeping in a little later than usual was a small indulgence given they were heroes after all! Still, even the mighty knight couldn't resist the smell of pancakes and eventually the sounds of celebration roused him to follow after his companions. Rather than donning his full armor, he made his way downstairs in a simple vest and loose pants, the closest he had to traveling clothes, to join his companions and enjoy a hearty meal. While he certainly seemed somewhat sleep deprived, the food plus company quickly lifted his spirits back to normal.<br/><br/>Waiting for at least some of the celebrations to die down, he leaned in towards the pair and lowered his voice, not wishing to cause any overt alarm.<span style="color: darkred">"Will we linger here long? While I was...out last eve, I heard some strange rumors of some happenings in the area. If we're staying, I would like to investigate and perhaps help the people here. It's close to the palace but given what happened before the more prepared they can be for what comes, the better."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>