Alec gave a curt nod as Maria left. The woman had been helpful, at least. The lord pulled his cloak around him and fastened it at his neck. The long, bushy fur around his shoulders was still a bit damp, but he wasn't really concerned with it. He had decided to take a walk around the city. He never really slept all that much, and he thought he might try to familiarize himself with Arcartus as quickly as possible. He strode casually out the door, noticing that the two Scouts from earlier were now serving as guards. He waved a hand as he walked by them and spoke. "I will return shortly." He said the phrase quickly and without much emotion. He hoped the two guards wouldn't try to follow him. The lord walked away from the inn to the nearest street and began walking casually towards the heart of the city.