“Please forgive my interruption,” Naomi said with a slight bow.  “But I was not exactly<em>sent </em>to you so much as I was<em>drawn </em>to you.”<br/><br/>Naomi leveled her gaze at the woman.  Up close the young Bard was indeed lovely and obviously had a fiery temper and a strong will, which for a former Watchmen of the Border, made her all the more attractive.  Naomi pushed such thoughts from her mind and continued; business first.<br/><br/>“I was in the crowd earlier and listened to your tale and found myself attracted by it and planned to join your party for my own reasons.  The fact that I spoke with Daemion first was purely coincidence.  I assumed he was part of your party and simply wanted to ask him more about you and your situation.  I meant no harm.”<br/><br/>She smiled, relaxed her shoulders and hooked her thumbs under her belt.  She did not wish to appear threatening but at the same time wanted to send a signal that she was more than capable and confident enough to lend aide to the young Bard should the need arise.<br/><br/>“It is true Milady that I have served as bodyguard on many occasions to people of some importance, but I assure you my intentions for joining your little band are purely personal.  That said, however, I am at your service should you be in need of advice or, may the Goddess forbid, protection.  For, I am sure you are well aware of the many dangers that exist outside these walls.”<br/><br/>She paused and glanced down the stairs before continuing.<br/><br/>“I can only report that I last saw this Daemion of yours heading for the stables near the western gate.  I assume he intends to ride out to scout the road ahead, but I was not privy to his intentions and am merely offering my own conclusions.”<br/><br/>She smiled, tilted her head slightly and brushed a braid over her shoulder.<br/><br/>“May I enquire as to when you wished to begin this endeavor?  Perhaps I can be of some service there as well?”<br/>