[center][h1][color=7ec0ee]Terrin[/color][/h1][/center]

Worried thoughts ran through Terrin's mind, [i]What to do now? What is the first step. I talked big and got myself into this situation now how do I actually help her?[/i] He was thinking so quickly that he almost didn't hear his partner next to him. [color=7ec0ee]"Well I've been around this country for about a century, but I've only had extended contact with you and a few tradesmen that I sold skins to,[/color] he looked over to her and gave a reassuring smile, [color=7ec0ee]"I'm in the same boat as you, I need to learn to play along with others again."[/color] he concluded with his own laugh.

The large gates of the town was the first indication of its size but the town square was bustling with people. Strangely there were other races in the mix, dozens of humans, several gnomes and even a dwarf or two; elves hanging paper lanterns and being aggressive with sales could only mean some festivities are going on. [i]This is good[/i] Terrin smiled to himself, [i]Ava will be able to mingle easier with such a friendly atmosphere aroun-[/i] his thought interrupted by feeling Ava's shoulder brush against his.

He looked to his right to see Ava making herself look smaller, nervousness in her eyes while holding her right arm. Terrin slipped in front of Ava to walk on her right side to give her an extra shield for her mark, to put her at ease. Spotting an open-air cafe, he pointed it out to Ava, the hike here being rather tiring, and he brought her to a table; he held out the chair for her to sit and called a waiter over and ordered tea for the two of them, [color=7ec0ee]"So, we've not been to this town before, what is going on around here?[/color] he asks the waiter in fluent Elvish. "Oh," he smiles at Ava and gives Terrin a side glance, "It is time for the change of the season festival, we always celebrate the change to autumn." he informs as he goes inside to prepare the drinks.

Suddenly a chilling breeze blows through the square bringing with it the feeling of approaching winter. Seeing his lightly dressed partner Terrin stood from his seat, unclasped his cloak and draped it over her, [color=7ec0ee]"This will keep you warm, it helped me many times out in the wild. Also it will help with your forearm problem.[/color] A tide of good cheer will always be appreciated but there was business to discuss, [color=7ec0ee]"How are you doing so far?"[/color] he asked, genuinely concerned, [color=7ec0ee]"I know you may not want to think about it, but what do you think the first step may be in finding them?"[/color] Terrin could feel the air grow dense, the people may be smiling, but there was something bad coming soon, he just wished he knew what.