*Xan looks cautious, but shakes hands* Xan: I Xan. It fine you not see me. Better that way. Not want to...*She pauses, thinking how to phrase her words* be noticed. Keeps much safer. You here for safe too? *Mergoux nods sullenly* Mergoux: Once he's dead... then that's it. It's over... Halia: Mortal? He's no ordinary mortal! He's lived far longer than he should! I've been his...[i]servant[/i] for over 300 years! No Werelord lives that long! It's unheard of! *Halia's ears twitch as her sharper than normal Elven hearing picks up the giggles* Halia: She's right! There's something out there!