Aelih gives a nod and a small smile back to Dannisus, noting his eagerness to be away from the tavern, but dismissing it as his nervousness.

As he started walking, and Lui’s lantern caught on fire [i]”Hadn’t that been a staff earlier?”[/i], Aelih cautiously drew the spear off its sheath and easily spun it once, then began following, using the spear as a walking stick of sorts, although more accurately it was being used in case it was needed by Aelih.

Although walking with the spear out drew a few odd glances, Aelih ignored them, preferring the sense of security, no matter the stares. Besides, the girl with the lantern in broad daylight was likely odder than someone openly carrying a weapon in these days.