[center][h1][url=https://dicecloud.com/character/sazJk8KiWd6YphfBd/Mila-Zaseis][color=00746b][img]https://i.imgur.com/8mDtmZB.png[/img] Mila Zaseis[/color][/url] | [url=https://dicecloud.com/character/GRaSqJzi2JAEarwni/Harridan-Tyke][color=B0E0E6]Harridan Tyke [img]https://i.imgur.com/JkyRubP.png[/img][/color][/url][/h1][/center][hr]

Something didn't sit right with Mila about this merchant. Her excessive jolliness about this situation made Mila think maybe she knew something that should be shared with the class. When Harridan decided to take Anna to the forest line to discuss wares, that only made Mila more curious. To be fair, the saying said nothing about curiosity killing tieflings, and the tabaxi was staying back with the group. After the Valkyrie announced her intention to find a tree to make a fire with, Mila piped up. [color=00746b]"I'll grab some kindling, then,"[/color] she added, darting into the trees. 

The tiefling didn't make it obvious what her real intentions were, of course, but after doubling back to where the merchant and halfling had disappeared to, she took her time to remain quiet. Where Mila was from, there was little more valuable than a secret, and even less that was worth stealing. As she approached, the halfling was casting an [i]identify[/i] spell on the products, musing over a couple of magic rods. [color=B0E0E6]"Interesting items. I once knew someone with similar not too long ago. You do know why you were summoned, do you?"[/color]

"Well, I can certainly guess; teehee," Anna replied. "Though, I'm not much of a fighter; you know. It doesn't pay enough. But if you or your friends need anything, I'll be happy to sell at the right price. A girl's got to make her living, and one way or another I'll get out of here as well. Be it items, weapons, or food; I'll gladly sell you what I have; even if your currency is different than ours. Though If I'm going to have to supply food, I'll need to see what game there are around these parts."

Summoned... get out of here. Mila's ears perked up. These two definitely knew something, and were definitely hiding it. The halfling purchased the rods and began to head towards the camp, while Anna packed up her wares and headed deeper into the woods. Mila could only follow one of them, but only one of them had fought alongside them. The merchant had little reason to trust or reply to Mila, and it seemed that she knew how to take care of herself in a fight as well. No, there was only one real choice. As Harridan approached, Mila decided to step out from behind a tree. [color=00746b]"So, why were we summoned, then?"[/color] she asked with a smile.

[color=B0E0E6]"Summoned? And why, goat girl, do you think so?"[/color] 

Mila watched the halfling's expression, but was not rewarded with as much as a startled glance. [color=00746b][i]Fine. We'll do it the hard way, if we have to,[/i][/color] she thought in response. [color=00746b]"The name is Mila. And I'm just repeating what I heard you say. So I'll ask it once more: Why were we summoned? I just want to get back as fast as possible."[/color] The tiefling's hand lightly rested on the hilt of her sword, and her smile remained, almost increasing in its intensity. A dangerous look that she had given her prey many times, and usually enough to get information out of someone before needing to resort to violence.

[color=B0E0E6]"Alright, [i]Mila[/i]. The fastest way back home is through that building."[/color] Harridan waved an unknown rod in Mila's face, a scowl spreading. [color=B0E0E6]"As for why; we were summoned to survive. Apart from that, I don't really know, nor do I care. There is an exit, and we leave once everyone rests. Is that all, [i]Goat Girl[/i]?"[/color]

[color=00746b]"Just one more thing,"[/color] Mila replied, seemingly unphased by the halfling's perturbance. [color=00746b]"Why the secrecy? Shouldn't everyone know why we're here and how to leave? If it's a secret, I can keep it. Otherwise, I'll just share with everyone."[/color] Her hand remained at her hilt, although the light tension from before had relaxed. The halfling spoke from experience, and experience was a commodity everyone else seemed to be lacking. It would be a shame to waste it. [color=00746b]"I'm not your enemy here, as far as I know. We should work together, not in secret."[/color]

[color=B0E0E6]"Tell them if you must. I just .... made some mistakes. But as long as we're heading in the right direction then there was nothing to worry about."[/color] Harridan brushed passed Mila, moving closer to camp. [color=B0E0E6]"I suggest we hurry. I don't know how much food Anna will be able to come up with, but our days might be limited without having to resort to eating those zombies."[/color]

Mila nodded and followed behind her. [color=00746b]"If mistakes were made, perhaps sharing with the class might be useful. No need to repeat mistakes, right? And, if you've come back here, I suppose that means our witchy friend isn't gone forever, either. It might be a good idea to share what you've learned with us once we get back."[/color] She offered a smile, although this one seemed... kinder, softer. [color=00746b]"If the goal is to survive, we can help each other, right? No need to make it harder on anyone."[/color]

[color=B0E0E6]"Not the kind of mistake I'd like to make public, dear."[/color] And with that she entered the camp. Gathering her bags and putting away both of the rods within her bag of holding.

[i][color=00746b]Hmmm... could have gotten more information, but it's a start at least,[/color][/i] Mila thought as she followed the halfling in. [color=00746b]"So, it turns out that you don't need kindling with magical fire!"[/color] the tiefling added with an absentminded giggle as they entered the camp. [color=00746b]"I still think we should head towards that tower some more, but I won't complain about a bit of a rest. Is there anything I can do to help?"[/color]