Both brothers seemed to have trouble reconciling the image of a virgin and a capable fighter without some shiny armor and a paladin's vow to help, but assured her they did not think she needed help - which sounded a bit less than honest to Vanestria. Alejandro had the thought to point out that not even very male veteran fighters liked to travel alone in war-torn Tethyr. He looked like ready to volunteer to travel with Vanestria, but Hernando was quick to point out that they both were needed at their home, and Vanestria was surely able to handle herself. An exchange of glares between the twins followed, but no words.<br/><br/>No danger presented itself during the walk through dark alleys back to Vanestria's inn, and Alejandro entertained the elven woman with tales of a few of his adventures - he travelled the inland sea, the Sea of Fallen Stars, a few years ago, battling pirates and slavers.<br/><br/>At the Mad Gnome both men were - if subtly then still hopeful - fishing for an invitation to Vanestria's room, though maybe with less than the customary zeal.