Srashi shook her head. "No, Srashi will be fine. She will take good care of your son while you are gone." She answered confidently. With everyone up, it did not take long for them all to get ready and have a quick breakfast, so by the time Orskan came around to collect them, they were all ready to go. Meesei made sure to give an explanation to Srashi for how to take care of Leaps as well. She had not originally been told that would be part of her duties, but she did not seem to mind. For the first time since they arrived, they were finally led out of the xanmeer, though it seemed even darker outside than it was inside. The thick fog and shadow around the area seemed perpetual. 

Once outside, the pack saw Vinaremo and his group of mages. Counting him and Orskan, there were five in total, with four more skeleton guards. The skeletons were all adorned in heavy armor, though it was not ebony like the guards in the throne room. As soon as they were off of the steps of the xanmeer, Vinaremo addressed them. 

"Good, then we are ready to go. The ruined town is not too far away, but it is outside the range of our Masters' magic. Predictably, this noble has arranged for the exchange to occur in the daytime, but we do have a way around that. I have with me a scroll enchanted by Lady Neesa that will temporarily extend their magic to the area of the village. That should help minimize the influence of the sun." He explained. About half of Vinaremo's group were vampires, so without the scroll, they would be significantly less effective. "When we arrive, just let me do the talking. Act like a part of our group. Once we lure them out into the open, then we will strike. If any of your people can get into position for an ambush, feel free."

Vinaremo started to walk, but abruptly stopped and turned back to make one final comment. "Oh, and I expect we can be professional on this task. You do not like me, and I certainly do not like you, but when it comes to the fight, we are to be allies. My people will protect you, and I expect the same from your group. But do not fear, I will resume hating you after our business is concluded."