Raine nods. "In truth, I cannot think of many." And, going from his expression, he isn't about to ask Laurin to sidetrack the man - whatever her proclivities, he seems to have more respect for her than to ask that. "I expect the caravan to be ready to move out the moment I return." Obviously, he does not trust the 'good will' - or whatever ak'Ergeth might have to replace it - to be worth much for very long. He looks around at the others, noting an averted gaze or two. He says nothing to that - he did want volunteers, after all.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=58219.msg2850234#msg2850234">Quote from: Lyell on 18-03-2010, 01:50:02</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Laurin glanced about at those laboring to fill the wagons. Frumpy as she was, she knew she still had a job to do. She turned to face Raine again and exhaled slowly, a clear sign she didn't really like what she was about to say. "I will stay here and maintain our employer's inventory records. Unless you have another use for me, captain, my place is here." Well, she haden't exactly prepared any good distraction spells. She had prepared for combat, not social manipulation.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>