"It will be cramped, I don't doubt, but it will get better once we take over the crew quarters." Colors commented, somewhat reassuringly. "All of the non-Khajiit will need to look the part of slavers. Just look tough, basically. If not armor, then at least some more 'civilized' wilderness clothes. The biggest problem I can think of right now is what to do about the non-Khajiit children. It isn't exactly common for slaver bands to bring their families along, you know?"

There was a few moments of silence at the table as they thought about that particular issue. Much of this plan relied on giving proper appearances, else the slavers could possibly flee with their ships before they could be boarded. And, any non-Khajiit children would be out of place, unless they too were slaves.

"Hmm...is there any way to justify those children being among the slaves as well?" Meesei asked Colors. 

Colors scratched his head in thought. His expression was at first worried, though it did become more encouraging the longer he considered the question. "Well, the specific contacts I have in mind don't really care about race. Some of them are Khajiit themselves. It's just about the gold for them, so if we said we did some pillaging along the way, maybe took the children from some caravans while we were making our way south, I doubt they'd be too suspicious. In fact, they've done the same thing before. They might start putting things together eventually, but we'd have turned on them by then."

Meesei nodded. "Good. It will only be temporary, so no one will need to remain in bondage for long. Ri'nakhad, are you comfortable enough with this plan that you would agree to it?"

Ri'nakhad was silent, and instead looked to his council. Miranor seemed hesitant, but eventually nodded. "If it means we will all get to Orcrest safely, then I can agree."

Jo'akith held a similar expression, but he too agreed. "As long as we ensure none of those slaver scum survive, Jo'akith will help with this plan."

"Ra'jorr and his warriors have the strength and humility to play the role of both slave and slaver. He is worried about our civilians, but will do everything he can to allay their fears." The Pahmar added. 

Ra'kalesh was perhaps the most uncomfortable at the table when he spoke, as his thoughts brought him back to very unpleasant memories. "Ra'kalesh and his pride have experienced the terror of bondage in all too recent of memory, but...for the sake of the clan's safety, he can put on this illusion."

Ri'nakhad gave a final nod. "Then it is decided. This is the course we will follow. There will be many details to plan, and we will need to move the clan closer to Senchal, but with Hircine's blessing, we will face no losses in this journey."

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The first to notice Tzirret and the others approach out of their group was Bheja, as he was facing towards them. In addition to his loincloth, he was wearing several pouches, along with a knife on his hip and a spear leaned against the log next to him. In all likelihood, he was going to head to training shortly. He waved at Tzirret, and looked curiously at Peiter and Sabine. Seeing as there were non-Khajiit present, he spoke in Cyrodilic. "Ah, hello Tzirret. Are these members of your pack?" 

Ma'tanza had been facing the other direction, so she only turned around once Bheja pointed him out. While Bheja looked like he had been up for a while, she had likely only woken up a few minutes prior. Her fur was bedraggled, and she gave a yawn before she waved and spoke up. Notably, she had not yet gotten dressed, so her full proportions were plainly visible. "Good morning." She greeted. M'ibasa was sitting next to her, though he was simply looking up at them, wondering what they were actually saying.

La'khay stood slightly back from the others and simply observed. She actually felt proud of Tzirret for following her advice, even moreso when she saw who it was he had befriended.