"No, it's not that, exactly," Fendros spoke clearly enough for the sake of being heard over the crowds. He looked ahead with a shallow frown. "It's the news that the general is this close. If we have to assume the worst, him or his associates are in the city and could find us. They might already know we're here."

Fendros looked down. He paused for long enough to pass by a town caller that would have drowned out his words. He looked to Ahnasha. "The risk is getting high. Should we take Rhazii home?"