Demetri listened intently, nodding as the elf introduced himself as a messenger, but the fighter did stiffen as Lucius made mention of his nationality.<em>Not many who pick up on that."</em>Demetri thought with only light aggravation, but as the messenger told of the trouble the settlement he was headed to might be in and walked towards the thicket, Demetri pondered on the wisdom of heading to a small community that could already be in flames. He listened to his companions, and all seemed like they would prefer to go along. He couldn't blame them after what they had gone through, but this wasn't necessarily going to Give them a respite from their recent failure.<br/><br/>The fighter sighed, and nodded.<strong>"Well, lets get going. We're wasting daylight, and hopefully some comforts await us!"</strong>Demetri said as he pulled his shield from his lower back strap it to his left arm, before looking at his companions.<strong>"Just make sure your ready for the worst if those comforts are fleeting."</strong>He said grimly as he began walking behind the elf, looking back and waving his hand for them to follow along.