The sun was just beginning to descend from its apex in the sky overhead when they finally emerged from the narrow causeway into the wide clearing preceding the line of simple lookout towers.  Ehren knew that they were likely unmanned since they had neither the manpower nor the need to fill them during the day.  Even from over a hundred yards away the sounds of activity could be heard from Garados as people went about their lives.  The heavy impacts of axes biting into timber or hammers into nails echoed off the dense treeline.  As they drew closer voices could be heard from the general populous' collective conversations, though the words themselves could not be distinguished the tones were courteous and inviting.  Ehren noticed when a pair of young children who had been playing just outside of the village's first row of buildings spotted the new arrivals.  When they did, they immediately took off deeper into the village with a particular excitement in their strides.  Faintly he could hear them calling out,<em>"Sir Ehren is back with the heirs!"</em><br/><br/>An amused grin spread across his lips as they continued onward, making their way to the Talonius Manor located in the heart of the city.  "It would seem your loyal subjects are eager to meet you."  When they finally did make their way into the village proper, it was clear that they had become the center of attention.  Though only a handful actually stood alongside the road to catch their first glances at the children of Gaius, nearly everybody had their attention upon the new arrivals even if they were attempting to mask them by continuing to do their daily tasks.  There were several greetings extended to the group as villagers were eager to make them feel welcome; perhaps to a point where it would have come off as a little smothering for those who were not fond of so much attention.<br/><br/>Eventually they had made their way to one of the larger structures in the community, certainly the largest one that was made entirely of stone.  "Here we are, Talonius Manor."  Ehren said, climbing down from his horse before one of the gawking villagers offered to take his horse to the stables; the same offer was extended to the others.  "Your new home if you find it to your liking.  Come, I'm sure my uncle is eager to meet you all."  As they were about to file in, Ehren placed his hand firmly on the bard's shoulder stopping his progress while not coming off as aggressive.  "I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to ask that you wait out here until we get back.  The things that are going to be discussed are personal in nature and it would be impolite for a stranger to intrude upon family business."