The moment the Enjiope left the table, Valdaris was quickly on her heels. He knew that the jig would be up the moment she noticed him and he wanted to put his plan into action to apprehend her the moment she was sufficiently distanced from her rendezvous. The other woman would keep. He had already decided that although she was higher in the pecking order, he was likely to have better success in locating her later – perhaps even in the same place. Besides, she hadn’t murdered anyone in the center of town in broad daylight, yet, and he questioned what he could achieve by accosting her.<br/><br/>He followed the Elf to the rear of the eatery and was about to step into alley and grab her when he observed the change in her demeanor – the stiffening of her stance, the sudden step backwards and the reach for her blade. He knew immediately that something was wrong and it had nothing to do with him. He flashed a glance to the left and then to the right and saw the thugs approaching. Their intent was clear; and the outcome was obvious. She was in peril.<br/><br/>It was all unfolding so quickly…<br/><br/>[Assuming a fight is imminent. Initiative: 2 + 2 = 4].