It would take a short while to follow the others, but their trail was such that Morena was confident she could follow it if she moved slowly.<br/><br/>The bandit leader didn't notice Diona until her dagger buried itself into his back but, luckily, for him at least, his armour deflected much of the blow.  He staggered, shoving Brin forward as he lurched into her.  He then yanked her about by her hair, holding her in place as a human shield between himself and Diona.<br/><br/>"If she does not leave."  The man growled at Brin as he pulled a dagger and held it up against her throat.  "The deal is off.  I'll see them both tossed in the darkest pit of a dungeon to be used like whores until they die of old age."  He blade was cold against her throat.  "So get rid of them, and tell them not to touch the gold as they go."