How long had it been since something looked different to her faded blue eyes? Each town looked similar to the next, with the bustling life and hordes of travelers. The years passed and yet she had never grown accustomed to so many people in a single area. Yet she continued her strides in Cromerth towards a nearby Inn, her destination for the next few hours. Slowly, the rustic Inn came into view upon the horizon. Lillith entered through the front door with unexciting eyes that seemed to pass over each and every patron in the main room. Her eyes caught sight of a specific individual who had been joined by a certain ecstatic female. Lillith walked with confidence, without even the slightest hesitation.

“Rudolf VanKirtschein?”

~Rudolf peeked up at the unfamiliar voice, and his eyes immediately sparkled at the beautiful young lady standing before him. "Why yes, yes I am."

The old man grinned and ran a hand over the last few strands of hair covering his balding hair. "What can I do for you, my lady?"~

“Are you going to Thialea.”

Her voice was stern and her conversation was straight to the point. Lillith knew the answer but was testing the validity of the old dwarf’s competence and truth. 

~The dwarf blinked but then grinned. "Aye, lass. I have a caravan and a group traveling to the next continent."

Rudolf gave the woman another once over, finally taking note of her exotic clothing.~

“I’m on a long pilgrimage. I would like to join your caravan, if you’d so graciously have me.”

Rudolf's smile turned a bit more serious as he said, "It's a rough journey my lady. It will be filled with danger, as well as things you don't normally see."

Lillith’s face never changed in emotion. Her eyes had seen many things a normal being would never witness. This journey surely would not offer anything of a surprise. Her lips parted a bit as she smiled warmly.

“I’ve seen many things in my travels. I can assure you I can protect myself if need be.”

~Rudolf looked her up and down, and then finally smiled amiably. "Well if you are sure, welcome aboard!"

"We'll be leaving after a few more hours, if you need to get more prepared or anything from the market." Rudolf spoke kindly as he turned back to his oxen and began tightening his ropes. "What's your name by the way, young lady? I'll introduce you to the rest before we leave."~

“Lillith. I am in your debt generous dwarf. Thank you”

With final words she bowed low with her grayed hair falling over the rest of her face.