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The woman stands a distance from the corpse so she cannot see or hear what's going on. When Aurora looks around, the woman puts on a sad smile out of politeness but looks sick...

“Gol and Em spent much time together. Given what has become of Gol, Em’s fate must be of concern. Let us check her dwelling and perhaps ask after her around the settlements.”

Dallid moves slowly back toward the woman. “I’m afraid you have discovered Gol’s remains. He appears to have been murdered with a blade. Could you tell us anything more about when you found him? Any information at all may be of aid. Also, have you seen his friend in the past day or so?”

*Aurora covers Gol and readies him for transport. She notices the woman's behavior.*

Dallid, the woman who brought us here doesn't look so well. Before we ask her anything further could you check her and make certain she is physically alright.

"I'm fine," the oman says. "Just never get used to death, ya know? I don't normally travel this way but felt like taking a walk, needed to get my head straight. Family stuff. Who knows how long he would have been here had I not come by. I just saw his leg and knew...I knew no one would do that to themselves."

"As for the girl, Em, she's always wandering. She literally could be anywhere."

*Hands Dallid her shiled*

Dallid do you mind carrying this for me until we get back into down please.

*Aurora picks up the covered dead body and put the deceased Gol over her shoulder.*

Let's get back into town and inform who is there what we found and all. I don't feel right just leaving him here so I'll carry him back if you don't mind carrying my shield.

Dallid and the woman return to the inn, along with Aurora, carrying a wrapped corpse.

“Agreed.” Dallid takes the shield with his right arm, though it seems a great weight. Arms hanging limply, he proceeds to the Tavern, and indicates a spot outside not far from the door. “Lay Gol upon the ground, and we will go to break the news to Esmerelda. Then the search for Em can begin.”

*Aurora looks at the woman*

I'm going to need to you please come with me so we can tell Esmerelda everything we all know. I understand and realize you are in shock, but the more you can tell us the better so we can find out who killed him.

*Aurora picks up the body and follows Dallid keeping the woman if she goes with them between her and Dallid.*

The woman nods and follows

When Dallid and Aurora return to the Inn a wagon is parked outside. Esmerelda is helping several of the local farmers unload some of their goods into the kitchen. They are discussing this years lambing season and the projected growth of the flocks.

Seeing the shape of the burden Aurora carries, Esmerelda excuses herself from the farmers and approaches Aurora and Dallid.

"I just got back from visiting the farms. It looks like I missed something?"

*Aurora carefully sets the body down and looks at Esmerelda with much pain in her face.*

I....I don't know how to break this to you.

*She takes a deep breath*

This woman here *nods over in the direction of the woman traveling with Dallid and Aurora* found a dead body out in the woods. I am fairly certain I know who the body is for I recognize him.

*She places a hand on Esmerelda's shoulder in an attempt to comfort her.*

I need you to verify that I am indeed correct but I believe the body I have covered up is Gol and he is dead.

*She bracers herself for Esmerelda's reaction.*

At Aurora's words Esmerelda goes pale and her eyes widen. Mechanically she sinks to her knees to pull back the cloak covering the body. In that instant she remembers...

Scantly a year earlier as she walked down a lonely dark path in the woods, struggling with the decision of either saving beloved or brother, a comforting presence by her side.

"Why did you come with me, Gol? You know you didn't have to."

"Yes I did. You're like family to me."

"I guess so. I don't have any brothers left anymore. Will you be my brother now Gol?"

"I'd be honored to..."

With a shaking hand she pulls back the cloak. Seeing her friend and savior's face, she swalls hard and blinks a few times, but manages to remain dry eyed for the moment.

"It is him. Do you know what happened?" He voice is clipped and cold.

*Aurora give Esmerelda a moment. The young woman could tell from the interactions between the two that they were close.*

Dallid can give you a better description of the type of wound but apparently someone stabbed Gol and he died. The tracks were to old for me to get a good lead on anything.

This woman here *gestures to the woman who got Dallid, Aurora and Abaddon* is the one who came across the body.

I'm sorry, that's about all I can tell you for now.

"I see. Thank you for telling me. If you will put his body in one of the outbuildings, I will see to setting up a memorial service for tomorrow night."

Without another word she stands up and walks into the kitchen. Some clanking can be heard and after a few moments she emerges from the kitchen with several glass bottles under her arm. Without speaking to anyone she walks to her room and locks herself in.