Before I could even make my move, I had a bunch of travellers by me and asking about my certain choice of equipment. I was somewhat disturbed by their interest in me for a bit, though I was more disturbed by the fact they actually had a... human companion. Were they mad? Around these parts, some people would be willing to make a necklace out of her teeth. That's not even talking about her possibly spreading word of this village, which... well, it wouldn't bode well for anyone. Most of the strangers looked tired and fresh out of a fight - which, incidentally coincided with their warnings about the cave. They didn't even tell me why, 'cause they ran off to startle some other Kobold and such. "What?" I let out, asking myself what just happened while they trailed off into the village.

I was leaning against the side of the entrance to the village, wondering where to go on from there. I flicked my hand while thinking about endless scenarios, with many 'yes' and 'no' decisions laying stuck in my mind. This wasn't too pleasing, especially as I knew I'd just be a lone wanderer around these lands. More importantly, I didn't want to be [i]those[/i] guys; the people who'd run off only to turn up in human villages, stuck saying the same phrases and handing out the same quests and rewards. Now that was a scary thought, facing all those humans...

Before long, I figured I ought to find out what all the commotion was. I didn't have anyone exit the village for 10 minutes, which was bad for 'business.' Yet, I also heard all sorts of yelling and even witnessed a large crowd being formed (which due to the small size of the village made it even more shocking). I was careful to enter the village, knowing that a bunch of guards would be ought to stuff me into one of their jail cells. It would be disastrous for me if I was to be caught, as... well, jail isn't nice for many reasons. Sometimes the guards have their own rules, which varies from 'unpaid' fines to an aching pelvis and a few broken bones. (I actually had a former partner of mine describe his experiences at the local jail, and it was VERY disturbing.)

Anyway, the village was eerily quiet. Only few people were yelling out loud at and within the crowd, until they decided to disperse and rush to pack everything up. Suddenly I had my ears swarmed by sound and my shoulders bumping against everyone. I swear to God I had a guard catch a glimpse of my face and squint in this commotion, while I was also having to push through an endless amount of people who surely did not live in this village. In my panic, I ended up running through the crowd and bumping into that little group I met earlier, what with all their equipment and that REALLY odd princess (who's teeth hadn't been made into teeth yet). I kept face (as in I didn't make myself look aloof) and straightened myself, although that quickly dissipated when I realised that guard in the sea of people was still looking around and walking in circles. "Well, I'm glad you asked that question earlier, but I really do want to ask you a question first: can you hide me from, well-" Immediately, I jerked my arm out against a familiar face in the crowd - the drunkard, who was busy waving his bottle around and being pushed around by almost everyone. He was looking more and more pissed with each passing moment. "-that guy over there?! He wants to make a necklace out of me teeth, mate! You gotta help me!"