Ridahne smiled, reaching one arm over Darin's shoulder as the girl hugged her. Ridahne wasn't sure how to say it, but it felt so good to be loved. Hadian and Ajoran loved her, of course, but they were so far away, and Darin was actually here. And honestly, having Darin's unwavering approval gave her the confidence to not need to seek it from others. Even if she wasn't the most important person in all of Astra, it still just felt good to know someone backed her, and there was someone with her whom she didn't have to constantly win over. These thoughts made her miss Ajoran terribly, and she couldn't wait to introduce him to Darin. 

The elf considered the idea of traveling openly. It did seem like they were simply more and more known the further on they went. But then again, they were in the heart of Eluri. It was only to be expected that a large portion of people would know due to visions. "I don't know," she said at last. "Something to consider is that we are in Eluri, the land of frequent visions. When we get to Orosi, no one there gets visions. Some in Azurei do, but less. The Sols and all their court will know who we are, but the public won't necessarily. Not you, at least. But a condemned traitor displaying the token of the favor of the Sols is going to raise some eyebrows, too. And nobody in the Siren lands knows anything about either of us. Personally? I think having even the option of plausible deniability will help us, though we don't have to stick to our ruse as tightly if we're found out. But I leave that decision up to you. You can also share what you want about who we are from town to town. Because you hide in one place doesn't mean you have to hide in another. But if we go the route of openness, we also need to employ misdirection. Spread false rumors about our destinations, whereabouts, and intentions to throw off the trail of anyone hunting us." 

They made it back to the inn, where a couple bleary eyed visitors were having a little nightcap to ease the pain of the night's events. They looked up and watched them curiously, but one look into Ridahne's eyes made them turn their attention back to their glasses again. She wasn't in the mood to deal with any more strangers tonight. They made it back up to their room, and Ridahne practically launched herself back onto her bed with a sigh. She might have been piss and vinegar a moment ago, but as soon as the blankets wrapped around her, she faded fast. But before she did, she muttered, "I'm proud of you, you know..." Then her breathing deepened and she fell asleep.