[center][i]Things were starting to heat up and Baji was becoming more and more excited.  Someone may have been waiting on them to arrive, even one was armed.  The opportunity to meet their enemy, find out who's behalf they act on and deal a crushing blow to their operation if they truly were an enemy.  Baji had hoped that these people were friendly though and able to help them all get further.  He wasn't aware of any further aid being delivered after leaving so soon but it was a possibility.  The Dog of Shima stretched out his arms and rolled his neck around in circles to loosen up his joints.  This would be a group decision but he hoped everyone would see the opportunity ahead of them and move forward instead of going around to avoid conflict.  Jiang Baji unsheathed his blade and pointed it forward to their destination.[/i]  

[color=royalblue]"We should move forward.  If they are waiting on us so patiently then we should happily oblige them.  If they are friends then great, if they are enemies then even better.  We beat them up, ask for information and move forward on our journey.  I suggest we approach peacefully though."[/color]  [i]He then went over towards Gin and nudged him in the shoulder with his elbow to get his attention.[/i]  [color=royalblue]"Hey, do you mind staying near our guide as we move forward?  He may need some protection if these guys are looking to hurt us."[/color]  [/center]