Cat bestowed something close to a smile on the guard.  It was obvious that he didn’t entirely buy the act, but he had come to some conclusion that she wasn’t a threat, or at least not the one he was guarding against at the moment.  She eased Garnet forward, inspecting the town as she searched for the Inn.  She wanted to stable the horse and find a place to work out of before anything else.  And some food, her stomach was reminding her that it was well past time for lunch.<br/><br/>It was tempting however to stop along the way.  She had already seen several smiths and shops displaying blades and there was just something about a new dagger, sharp and gleaming that brought a hint of warmth to her.  No matter what happened on this mission, she would be back to explore the wares.  In fact, if this turned out well, it might be a good place to base out of, she thought, not able to even think the words ‘make a home.’<br/><br/>Spying the Cheerful Dagger and noting that it had its own stables, she dismounted and led Garnet in through the barn doors.  She may be hungry, but only an idiot or a lout failed to care for their mount first.  The barn itself smelled sweet and the place was immaculate.  She approached the groom and arranged for a place for her horse, whispering in his ear that she’d be back soon with a treat.<br/>