The knights didn't hesitate to go towards the castle and bring Julio her materials. Watching them in amazement, Addel motioned for the two to walk together. They passed by several shops and markets, each selling products on either side of them. Usually, business was booming, but the recent dragon attacks were slowly taking its toll on both mind and spirit. "So, if you don't mind me asking, why did you choose to stop here in Crosia?" Addel asked, trying to start a conversation.

"It's not often we get visitors, so you can imagine the excitement of the citizens. Do you plan on staying long, or are you just passing through?" Addel looked at the sky. It was getting dark, and soon enough, it'd rain soon too. "Julio? Why did you suddenly decide to help us? I don't mean to burden you with such a task considering you're new here."

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Mary watched in amazement as Justin bandaged her wounds. "So, when does it stop bleeding?" A small droplet of water hit her cheek, and she turned her purple eyes upward. The sky was darkening, and it suddenly began to drizzle. Noticing that Justin was wearing a long scarf, Mary grabbed the thing and covered it over her head. 

"I don't want my hair to get wet!" she complained. That was her concern? Unfortunately however, it wasn't. Something...didn't feel right. Something....threatening....and scary. She had lied. She could care less about her hair. She was only worried about one thing: the feeling of unease and fear that was now crawling into her gut.

She clutched Justin's scarf tighter as she looked deeper into the woods. Something was coming. Something horrific.