<div class="floatright">(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/04fd85f8-26e8-4c1b-ad91-4015c600383e/ddnn82s-a7766271-8f5c-46cc-bcb2-035ad27b2c54.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcLzA0ZmQ4NWY4LTI2ZTgtNGMxYi1hZDkxLTQwMTVjNjAwMzgzZVwvZGRubjgycy1hNzc2NjI3MS04ZjVjLTQ2Y2MtYmNiMi0wMzVhZDI3YjJjNTQuanBnIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmZpbGUuZG93bmxvYWQiXX0.ph-3HwiPc0OmaLmpyoQs6J98SYlWynZCgswSaO_4QIU)</div>Darius wasn't used to the kind of attention she was bringing unto him. Most weren't too keen on such a blunt personality despite the pleasing appearance. She on the other showed keen interest in his words. And during this ride, time seemed to fly on by without incident. It felt almost natural to talk with her about anything.<strong>"Pity, I was looking forward to calling you songbird."</strong>He said in response to Laya giving him her name. It was pleasant company and he indulges her interest in his life.<strong>"Laya, you were asking me about what monsters I hunt. The most recent one was involving a hippogriff that was waylaying farmlands for their crops. It was odd behavior since usually they would make a meal out of the livestock instead. Investigating the attacks eventually showed that the hippogriff was in nesting season."</strong><br/><br/>Eventually however they would have to take a moment to rest up and stretch their legs out to avoid saddle sores.<strong>"We'll stop for the moment and get a few morsels into us. The horses also need water."</strong>For now the terrain was pleasant enough to where he could find them some nourishment from the wilderness. They had enough rations for the trip but Darius was never one to let an opportunity to improve ones well being slip by. So when they had to rest the horses over the course of the long ride, he took the opportunity to refill the waterskis from a nearby stream, find edible wild plants and do some hunting nearby the river.<strong>"I need to borrow your spear Laya."</strong>He expected to get her spear but he could always fashion a spear with a dagger and branch. Stripping down until he was in his breeches he wades in and stands perfectly still like a statue. Fish swimming about him he was determined to make a good catch. Apparently the fish were very active and the result was a big and lively fish impaled upon the spear. Naturally it meant she would have a proper meal in her well before the two of them make it to the village if she accepted such generosity.<br/><br/>Once they broke camp after a short time of thirty minutes, the two eventually spotted a village up ahead. It was odd because there was a distinct lack of travelers about despite the notes that the village looked active with people. None the less he rode onwards.<strong>"Come, Im sure you would prefer a bed over the notion of sleeping under the open skies."</strong>If there was to be peril, so be it, but they had a need for rest and the lack of any travelers on there outskirts of a village was concerning. But better to rest at an inn that risk an ambush over the night.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Darius rolls Survival for foraging food and gets a natural 20 (Good christ!!!)<br/>At 2021-08-16 23:06:28, Laughing Hyena (uid: 10552) rolls: 1d20a3 Result: 23 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=155076)