<div class="floatright">(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/a3af2715-5c48-431c-998f-ee41b8356baa/dde54aq-70e10b45-529b-4519-aa7c-4acd7d03efe4.png?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcL2EzYWYyNzE1LTVjNDgtNDMxYy05OThmLWVlNDFiODM1NmJhYVwvZGRlNTRhcS03MGUxMGI0NS01MjliLTQ1MTktYWE3Yy00YWNkN2QwM2VmZTQucG5nIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmZpbGUuZG93bmxvYWQiXX0.qLOaog1qruejaa7IXXKVOGOcnPL4g1R_45gkKhomjeo)</div>Darius was aware of that, that wasn't the answer to his question. He had asked her if she thought it was a good idea to even go to this dinner. The point was they would have to keep the ruse up and if he or she botched it, that was it. However there was no time to ask such a question as they were on the move again. The noble rode onwards with his party expecting things to be hot and blistering but with the umbrella held in his off hand, he was avoiding the sweltering oppression of the sun. He put to thoughts his choice on the matter of meeting the caravan master. Still his presence would be granted but he would try and keep his guard up as the last time he did so he wound up being charmed and his Songbird nearly kidnapped.<br/><br/>However he was jarred from his thoughts when a merchants daughter was suddenly swept up into a pocket of quick sand. The Sergeant was quick to draw this to the attention of their party. He dropped his umbrella and dismounted quick making ready to seize the silken ropes he had but Hawk said he'd volunteer. Which was surprising considering that he was willing to risk his life to save the girl. Keli obliges his request and lets him dive into the quick sand. Thus he was waiting for the pair to come out and remarkably Hawk succeeded in his rescue attempt. Much to the relief and gratitude of the merchant family they had their daughter back. This time however Hawk was allowed to keep some dignity, riding on the horse upright rather than being tied down on it. The Hellhound however knew better than to simply let one good deed overrule his instincts as a bounty hunter.<br/><br/>Finally when they came to their encampment for the night he hoped the guards made damn sure to keep this cave secure whilst they rest. He dismounted and made sure the horses were sorted out first before he turned his attention to Keli and Mullhaja.<strong>"Make sure he's under watch."</strong>He said in reminder since it was possible that Hawk was trying to curry favor and get the merchants to save his skin. Gold or not, the gnolls of the Bloody Claw won't rest until they find him. People have died as a result of this cat. The Hellhound wasn't going to ignore that. But he does look over to the Songbird.<strong>"Come with me."</strong>Meanwhile he would explain his own disappearance for their party.<strong>"I need to go see the caravan master."</strong>Not showing up would be considered a slight and he wouldn't do that.