Getting themselves ready and sober took some time, as did shopping and preparing for the journey. All the while trying to dodge awkward thoughts and conversation. As it turned out, Anna checked the nearby areas outside and while it looked safe enough, the road into the hills and mountains was probably more dangerous, if not monster-infested definitely home to wild beasts.<br/><br/>The fastest way would obviously be going on horseback, and with her heavy gear slowing her, Anna would have been more of a burden so she decided to stay with the crew of the ship and keep things ready back on the Dusk Strider.<br/><br/>The road they have planned would still take about five days on horseback towards and another five back from their destination, not counting for complications, having to search for the dwarf or getting lost in the wilderness. Taking warm clothing was only the start: provisions, survival gear and sleeping bags or makeshift tents were likely good ideas as well.  Taking a cart with them was definitely a possibility to help carry supplies and hopefully support back with them, but it also meant that they had to avoid more difficult terrain that would have been easier to navigate on foot or with horses only.