[CENTER][b][color=007236][u][h1]The Huntsman[/h1][/u][/color][/b][/CENTER]

The Huntsman surveyed the shopping district as he took stock of his supplies and coin. Though he had tried to pay for the tavern food, the waitress just wanted them gone by that point and said it was on the house, leaving him with the same ten gold pieces he had come here with. All he had to figure out now was how to spend it. A map of the Empire was a must, so that was one gold spent right there. Since a world map cost five gold and he wasn't sure how much coin Mabel had, the Huntsman resolved to pay for at least some of the map. Other than that, he was pretty well stocked on food and arrows and he lacked the coin to purchase better armor, so he figured he'd just follow the girls' lead and see if anything took his interest from there.

Speaking of the girls, the Huntsman noticed that Ariel was attracting attention from the locals. He smiled fondly as he watched a man offer a flower. The sight reminded the Huntsman of when he used to take Snow White out to the forest. As they rode through the town outside the castle, the common folk would often approach with gifts for the little princess. Snow White was truly beloved by the people of Ebenholm. Before he could slip too deeply into reminiscing about Snow White again, the Huntsman noticed Ariel about to eat the flower she had been offered. Before she could though, the Huntsman managed to intercept the hand carrying the flower, gently blocking its path forward. [color=007236]"I would advise against eating flowers. Some types can make you ill if you eat them."[/color] The Huntsman explained. [color=007236]"Buy a blank book while we're here and I'll show you something you can do with flowers."[/color]

When Ariel noticed the magic shop, the Huntsman noticed the unease with which she reacted to the sight. He couldn't tell why she was reacting in such a way though. [color=007236]"I think I shall join you. See what curiosities they have on offer."[/color] The Huntsman said as he moved to follow Ariel. As much as the cowardly part of him didn't want to find out what was making her so uneasy, the rest of him felt that he should be nearby in case Ariel found more trouble or more trouble found Ariel.