Dannisus prodded at the loose dirt with the tip of his shoe methodically, moving pebbles and dust around while he thought on his panic induced retreat. He couldn't shake the feeling that something nasty was going to make its way towards Nadska, and [i]soon.[/i] Unlike most, he wasn't too learned on the recent rise of beastly attacks across the island, least of all the effects it might have had on Sylsashia. Did they target towns rich with Mana? Or were they simply drawn towards dense populations? Or was it all random? Or did-

	"Oh," Dannisus murmured, "Hello again." Looks like he'd been followed. Either that, or Lui was looking to get some fresh air as well. He sniffed the air between them quietly for a moment, noticing Aelih not a moment later. Aha! He was being followed! His left ear flapped anxiously and he pushed himself off of the tavern's outer wall.