[center][h1] Shopping in Milas [/h1][/center]
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When they could see that they were approaching Milas Maren hung back a little so she could speak to Aelar privately. As he was holding her hand it made it easier. She seems a little nervous about how to say it. [color=fff200]"Why did you kiss me?"[/color]

[color=silver]"Well from the short while I have known you you have displayed yourself as loving, caring, loyal, and considerate. You also are not biased against magi as many are and you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Then you also said that I should start doing things i want to before death, so I decided to be straightforward with my feelings."[/color] Aelar said while watching Maren's face to see her reaction. [color=silver]"Why did you kiss me back?"[/color]

Maren blushed and looked up at him a little sideways. [color=fff200]"I liked it when you kissed me." [/color]She paused a little and asked, [color=fff200]"You think I'm beautiful?"[/color]

[color=silver]"I'd have to be blind not to."[/color] Aelar responds with a smile.

Maren blushed so much she had to look away. [color=fff200]"We are almost to Milas. What are we doing there?"[/color]

[color=silver]"We will be joining a caravan on its way to a town on the border of the Wasteland. From there we will be heading to find the pieces of an ancient amulet that the Magi of one hundred years ago used to power thier defenses. The main piece was stolen the day before yesterday from the Citadel by someone who was apparently a powerful mage."[/color] Aelar quickly summarized the current situation.

Maren yelled over the noisy crowds and Elyra and James stopped and waited. Elyra sounded deflated and depressed. [color=fff200]"I need to stop and get some supplies. Hold the caravan for us and do you need anything from there?"[/color] Elyra didn't even speak she just shook her head. 

Maren looked at James and said, [color=fff200]"We'll hurry. Come on Aelar!"[/color] She practically yanked his arm out of the socket when she jerked him away so fast. 

Aelar quickly began to rush with Maren towards the markets. [color=silver]"What kind of supplies are we looking for?"[/silver] he asked as they squeezed through the crowded streets.

[color=fff200]"Well....we need a horse to carry everything. I'm not a pack mule and I'm not going to try to be one. We need blankets, cooking stuff. food a tent for bad weather or privacy and I need some clothes that will be easier to move around in. Also some climbing gear just in case. We are going to be in and around the mountains there. And I left my bow and arrows at home so I'll need another set."[/color] she remembered something he had said. [color=fff200]"I don't need to use the money from the templars I have plenty on my own. Do you need anything?"[/color] Maren asked him. [color=fff200]"Make sure you tell me, this will likely be our last chance to get supplies."[/color]

[color=silver]"Actually there are a couple of things, I have trained in the sword but I have none of my own. Also my magi robes are not quite the best clothing for fighting. I have an idea of what kind of sword I need to suit my fighting style."[/color] Aelar said.

Maren smiled. [color=fff200]"Let's go get the horse first."[/color] Once there Maren argued the price with the man selling the horse and then they went to the blacksmith's and got Aelar the perfect sword for him. It was beautiful and balanced perfectly. He seemed really happy with it. From there they went to get clothes for them both for the trip and personal care items. Maren realized she didn't even have a hair brush with her. After that they got the rest of the gear they would need, pots and pans and a few dishes as well as blankets, gloves, a tent (2-4 people at most) and food. When they returned to the area where the caravan was they were both in new clothes. Elyra was glad that they didn't have to depend on Gun'tar to pull the supplies any longer. She hooked the travois to the horse and that left Gun'tar free to stretch and wander about.

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