[center][img]https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjQ0LmE0NjdjMS5RMkZzYkdsemRHRWdSbVZzYldseS4w/rawless.regular.png[/img][/center]

Callista remained silent as the king dismissed them, continuing to observe her fellow bounty hunters.

[color=8882be][i]Let's see then... Start with the dragonborn, Vul... Blackscale. Definitely what I picture when someone says "adventurer." And already taking the lead, or trying to. That's one I can depend on to draw attention, for better or worse. The wizard, Ernestus... It'll take me a bit to get a read on him. Can't assume a wizard is anything like what they seem.[/i][/color]

As they packed into the room, Callista found herself next to Elra, the next target of her consideration.

[color=8882be][i]Not a bad place to be. This one seems... A bit out of her element. And using her power just to make everyone more comfortable... She's kind. Even though she hasn't been treated kindly, if that collar is what I think it is...[/i][/color]

Callista's thoughts were interrupted by Elra's hand clasping hers.

[color=8882be][i]Oh.[/i][/color]

She looked up at the elven lady and saw in her eyes just how nervous she was. Reaching out for anyone.

[color=8882be][i]Here goes nothing, then.[/i][/color] She gently squeezed the delicate hand in hers and gave Elra a relaxed grin.

[color=8882be]"Royalty, eh? Guess they're testing us a bit before we get going on their errand. I wouldn't step out if I were you, they might take it as backing down. Maybe we get to know each other a bit, since we're packed in?"[/color]

She glanced at the others, momentarily locking eyes with Arin. [color=8882be][i]Huh. He's sizing me up just like I was him. Canny one, this.[/i] "So what made you all want to go after this knife? Besides the reward, of course."[/color]