The halfling rises up on her toes to return your kiss... but then the moment passes, and she's back to the dangerous, sneaky thief-turned-thiefcatcher that has led you this far into the mansion.<br/><br/>And without a word, she scans the room one last time, making sure that there's nothing of value to be found- and ultimately just confirming that the most valuable thing in the room was the knowledge that your presence was expected. Why else would there be no servants about, and a cluster of five guards all together in one room?<br/><br/>Unfortunately, though, you can't very well back out now; and the halfling knows it. She stalks from the room with both her kukris drawn, heavy blades glinting in the dim light as she pads along the heavy wool carpets. She's being more careful now... taking the time to kneel down low and look underneath doors before opening them, and stopping well short of any intersection of the hallways.<br/><br/>Eventually, though, the halfling falters... and as you move in close behind her, you quickly realize why. Down one hallway, you can clearly hear the sound of a fire crackling... and the rocking of a wooden chair against a hard stone floor. It certainly sounds like someone waiting...