Killiar Arrowswift, leader of the scouts, bows deeply, at the sight of Draiss. He agrees to escort him back to the city, with no explanation, and hurries him to meet with the elders of the town, who had already gathered, upon hearing of his intent to visit. In fact, a small feast was being prepared for him, although it wasn't quite ready, by the time they arrived.<br/><br/>They listen to his proposal, some of the older and more conservative members expressing outrage at the idea of leaving their home, that they'd just fought so hard to secure, but, naturally, his words are intensely persuasive, and it doesn't take long for them all to see the simple logic in his statements.