Valen's farewells were fond but also sad. He wanted to stay, but at the same time he already knew that road called him, and he had an outstanding debt to pay. Someone had believed in him and given him a chance. The elf felt it was worth showing it was faith well placed. Staying behind to enjoy things with the lovely halfling lass would break that trust eventually, he told himself. It was still not fun riding out, without her by his side. Yet her place was there.<br/><br/>He felt a little awkward about the hero's farewell. He was just looking out for himself, afterall. Yet feeling the bark against his skin again, he wondered just how long he would maintain that opinion. He'd still need to figure out more about what he had gained though. Like how to control his changing.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Riding along to the Cirrdain was an uneventful travel this time around, but he felt grateful for the peace of mind it had given him. Silently wondering about what to expect in the future. Nonetheless, as he cast a look at the guards he spoke up seriously. "I'm a traveller from Sunwell, and I got a debt to repay here and a horse to return to the person who rented it." He pat the horse' side as he smiled to the guards, explaining himself briefly.<br/><br/>Not necessary perhaps but that was a good reason to state anyway. He headed forth then, intent on seeing the man that had helped him get started first, and return the horse as well as pay for the days he had extended the loan time for. Then it'd be time to see his 'boss'.