Fredric nods at the praise, “Oh yes. If it is one thing I’ve learned in all my years is to not upset the people who cook your food,” he says. He nodded along with what she said, eating at a steady pace and not having to be stingy with the ale.<br/><br/>“That sounds like a plan though I doubt anyone in that town knows what you look like. It is always best to scout out the terrain before beginning anything. Look for any hills or rock outcroppings for signs of cave entrances. Oh, and if something is sparsely covered to give the illusion of shadow, check it. The Drow are tricky and the underdark can connect literally anywhere.” He gets off a far off look in his eye before chuckling.<br/><br/>“Why, I remember one time I once found one hidden under an outhouse! Seriously, they had tunnels that happened to pop up right under it with a secret panel in the bottom to access it outside of the usual method…I guess too many accidents or whatnot.” He laughed to himself, wiping a tear from his eye.<br/><br/>Both of them ate further, discussing everything but the job as they typically did, trading pleasantries.  When they finished Susan came back and collected the plates and mugs before leaving them to their company. “Maryann should have garnet all packed and ready,” he said standing up. “Here, let me show you off. It’s the least I can do.” He helped her out of her chair like a gentleman and led her to the stables.<br/>