No sooner were they all clear of the tavern than Aloran Templars marched in through the front door. "We've heard a demon walks among the patrons here. A wanted criminal in Alora." One demanded. The entire tavern stayed silent. No one wanted to be involved in the mess. Besides, these 'Holy' crusaders were not known for being gentle. In their minds, better to have a wound re-opened than sealed by the devil's hand. That meant anyone with a scar was at risk if the Templars decided everyone inside needed 'saving'. The warrior what Travis had healed earlier lumbered in after them. "Did you find him?" he asked. "Can i collect my reward now?" Both Templars turned to look at him. "Gone." one said, annoyed. The other was tapping at the warrior's split armor, still stained from earlier. "Tell me, how did you know for sure this man was a healer?" The warrior's face flushed.<br/><br/>Travis didn't know what to make of Gwen, for the moment. Sure, he was grateful for her saving him from yet another Templar encounter. While they had no real authority in Palia, few people dared oppose the Templars. They were brutal in their tactics, and anyone in their way was labeled a heretic. On the other hand, like so many other people, she was annoyed by his mere presence, thanks to what he was. He took a few coins from his purse and handed them to Gwen. "For your fortune." he told her, as he turned to leave, intending to head through the alleys behind the tavern. It was the same acknowledgement of usefulness he always expected when he healed. "I believe it's time I headed to the palace."<br/><br/>With Templars added to the mix, Travis didn't really like his chances in Agion. He craved the feeling of safety after all these years. Was there nowhere he could go they would not hunt him? The guards of the city would do nothing to protect him. Why would they? He was a blood healer, after all. He hated to admit it, but really, his best chance for any kind of safety was to answer the summons. Agion may tolerate the Templars far less if he was aligned with them. of course, this raised even more problems. Would anyone actually accept the stigma of him in their group? He glanced at Mira for a moment. She might, though he really didn't want to drag someone that innocent down with him. Now Sae... He liked Sae, despite everything. Something about the man... he was very charismatic. Even though he was an obvious thief, he seemed like the type he could work with, assuming the job was an honest one. Sae, however, seemed to have little interest in the summons, so he was on his own, it would seem.<br/><br/>"I'll just stick with you for now." Kent told Gwen. He hated to admit it, especially to someone like Gwen, who really only seemed interested in the bottom line, but he was desperate. She was the first clue he had found to his destination. He desperately wanted to finish his mission. To go home. To eat some real food. To take a week long bath. "I still need to actually know some of the details, you know." he reminded her, though it was clearly not the best time for that. He had yet to meet either Sae or Mira, so he had little opinions of either, except for Sae's earlier attempt at theft. He didn't seem like  a bad guy, really, maybe he just liked a challenge? Either way, he'd be sure to mind his belongings.