(Holden d’Alnharte (MAIN), Outside of Paline, Praelium)

“[color=f26522]Claudius?[/color]” Holden raised a brow. He had heard a few names popular around Praelium, before. After all, it was his duty as an officer to understand the nations neighboring his own. However, Claudius was not one of the names he knew. “[color=f26522]Food and lodging are appreciated, but they are second to not having another sword at my neck. Have you a spare bow in Paline’s armory?[/color]”

He wanted to make some sort of small talk. Having spent a long time alone – with nobody but himself for company – he welcomed a conversation that was not revolved around threatening his life, or the fate of nations. 

“[color=f26522]I’ve heard stories about turmoil within Benaduza,[/color]” Holden said. “[color=f26522]I doubt little that you haven’t raised your guard of the coastline, but do you think they would mount an attack should the government be turned on its head?[/color]”

(I don’t care too much if you ignore the conversation topic, if you want to skip straight to them waiting for Claudius.)