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“[color=ed145b]Well sure, I found the road eventually[/color],” commented Mabel as the bandits claimed that was the only way to survive the jungle. Shang jumped in, and Mabel looked a little disgruntled at his questioning, though the bandits seemed to appreciate it. As he moved onto questioning Ariel, she sat back and mumbled to herself, “[color=ed145b]What's wrong with my crossbow?[/color]” 

Interestingly, the peasant they'd been stalking took this all with compassion and offered the men a gold coin. They expressed dissatisfaction at the small amount, though in Mabel's opinion guilt tactics might work better if they hadn't been ready to throw down their fellowmen or gut Ariel at the slightest provocation. But on the other hand, it was true that Ariel had started it. She tried to shove that thought aside, “[color=ed145b]It's more than you came here with though, and maybe he'd be willing to bring your message to the emperor? It seems like there might be a few issues around here.[/color]” She glances at the bowl of Rolly-Pollys.