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The door opens and in walks Jaycen, his shield carried over his shoulder in a casual manner. As he spots the dark elf his he drops his shield in surprise his hand going towards his sword.

Seeing Jaycen's reaction, Esmerelda quickly steps between him and the dark elf.

"It's alright, Jaycen. This is a friend. Laggy was one of the dark elves that were our allies in Haven. He is the one who is going to lead me to where the remains of the people of Woodhold are hiding."

Turning to Rhul, she smiles.

"I'm sure that would be fine. I still need to gather my things together, but that shouldn't take too terribly long. So we can either wait for you here or meet on the outskirts. What would you like to do, Laggy?"

She goes over to Trusk and gently shakes him.

"Wake up, Trusk. It's time for us to get ready to go," she says softy in order to wake the sleeping Orc up gently.

At Esmerelda's words Jaycen relaxes but it is obvious he is still wary.

"If you vouch he is safe I will not dispute your words, Esmerelda. Where I come from his kind are never to be trusted. More than one of my friends has died because of their duplicity."

Jaycen stares at the dark elf, looking for any subtle clues or signs of his intentions.

"Usstan xuat khaless dos."

*trusk grumbes. awaking from his deep sleep, he blinks a bit, than stands up, stretches, nodding to esmerelda, he slings his shield over his back, followed by picking up his massive hammer which he swings over his shoulder. yawning, he notices the dark elf, licking his lips*

OHH, WE IS BRINGING ALONG SNACK?

*Shakes her head and look at Jayson*

Geesh man do you not think since I was here before you were that I would have dome something if there was a threat? If you watch the body language of how Esmerelda and the others are around this individual there was absolutely no threat.

His name is Laggy by the way.

*Aurora looks at Laggy*

Sorry I didn't introduce myself earlier when I was asking Esmerelda a question. The name is Aurora, Aurora Darksbane.

*Turns her attention back to Esmerelda*

Do you have any special instructions why you are away?

Jaycen glances quickly towards Aurora, but his eyes quickly return to the dark elf "visitor".

"I don't have any doubt you would respond to a threat Aurora. I just don't trust dark elves. Their tongues are poison and their plan dark. It's not a feeling I'll easily change."

The mercenary does remove his hand from the hilt of his sword, but still remains cautious.

"I'll leave you to your business."

Jaycen picks his shield up from the floor and starts towards his room. He eyes the dark elf one more time.

"Ka dos shar'tleg doeb tlu natha uln'hyrr dos orn inbal uns'aa ulu an'yui ulu."

Laggy looks like he is about to respond but then pauses, trying to choose his words carefully. Then, he says, "I suppose technically I am only half dark elven, if that helps any. My father was as human as you and the coupling was not voluntary, and I am the only child that he could ever have thereafter, so I can promise you that any mistrust you have of my kind is more than warranted and there is far more in my heart than you could ever carry."

He turns to Aurora and nods at the introduction. "We shall leave within the hour," he tells his group and leaves the inn.

"Aurora, please remember not to die where I can't reach you. The same goes for all of you. Be careful.

If there is anything I can do for you before you leave, let me know. I am too old to go on such a long trip from home. "

*Looks at Abaddon with a smirk*

I'll be staying here. I thought I would come in and check with Esmerelda if there is anything she needs taken care of while she is away.

You worry to much Abaddon, I understand it but still you are about as bad as Finn.

*Turns to the others*

If you need any assistance gathering anything for your journey let me know but for now I'm going to head outside the Inn while you all get ready.

"Ohh yes. I see now. My age sometimes gets the best of me." The old man says with a sigh.

"Rhul, do you need anything? Any of you really. "

*Aurora pauses*

Don't be offended, it's a good trait to have. Guess I have him keeping an eye on me up in the North and you down here.

I never stated the concern isn't appreciated. *She grins slightly*

After a time Jaycen comes down the stairs from where he sleeps. He is dressed in light armor and has a longsword strapped to his left hip and a long dagger sheathed for easy drawing on his right side. A small pack and bedroll are slung over his shoulder.

The mercenary looks around the room noticing the absence of most of the people. Without any preamble he heads out the door.

"Thank you Abaddon, but no, I don't believe I require anything out of the ordinary...at least I expect not to, in any case," Rhul says with bit of a chuckle. "I'm assuming Esmerelda and Fionna will have some sort of a supply of potions in case the going get's rough, as it were, but if anything strikes your fancy, I wouldn't refuse."

*Turns to Esmerelda, as Laggy leaves the building*

If we are indeed to leave within the hour, I think I will head back to the Keep and get my things, though they likely may only consist of a pack and a bedroll. I may bring my sword as well, but I must say I am just as tempted to leave it, with the fond hope of not requiring it.

.....Although, I have a friend back home, Nehru, who has always insisted upon living by the saying "It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it."

I will be back soon. *he leaves the inn*

Fionna smiles slightly at Rhul's comment.

"Yes, I do have a large number of heal potions with me among a few others. I also have a large supply of herbs, to do some quick brewing if necessary, although traveling is not always the ideal situation to be brewing. I believe I have everything I need, so I am ready to leave as soon as everyone else is."

*Atrum starts to follow Laggy out the door*

I'll be there ready to leave when everyone else is.