<strong>Emrick Stone: Still interested, still oblivious</strong><br/><br/><em>"I got the distinct impression that you weren't from around here..."</em><br/><br/>It never entered this mind that the knight's comment could be interpreted as an insult or jibe.  Emrick just smiled slightly and nodded towards the tavern's door.  "Good guess.  I'm from the south, a good months travel on horseback from here, though I've been staying at the Tavern for several weeks.  I've become familiar with the area."  He looked sidelong at the hunter.  "Though not so much as our esteemed swordsman here, obviously."  The faintest hint of sarcasm had entered his voice.<br/><br/>Emrick turned his gaze back to the armored woman.  "But what information would you be needing?"