Fer had much to think about during his time alone walking through the market and getting the supplies he felt he would need.  He had walked around semi awake.  He had been analyzing his reaction to Dulaman's suave approach and Auriel's girly reaction.  He could understand that a guy would notice Auriel's charms. He could also understand her reaction as he figured not many people saw past her warrior exterior.  The thing bothered him the most was his reaction to it all.  He had come to the conclusion that Auriel was a partner a war buddy.  He was not an idiot to deny her appeal but he knew it was possible for their relationship to be merely platonic and amicable. 

What had been Dulaman's reason for approaching her the way he did?  Had his own reaction to the beast man's approach nothing more than a sense of protection for his partner?  Was Fer projecting his own little sister onto the holy warrior?  What ever the case may be he did not like it.  He resolved himself to speak with Auriel.  He was not sure if the holy woman had seen his reaction but he wanted to make sure that there was no awkwardness between them.  

Thankfully, it seemed that Auriel was again two steps in front of him.  She commented on his plan. He had meant only separate during them leaving the adventuer's guild and their meeting place at the blacksmith.  However, her plan actually echoed his. He almost jumped as he felt what seemed like a slight jolt as she touched him.  He smiled back at her and placed his own hand on hers, Pursing his lips in a thank you.

[color=0054a6]"I agree with Auriel, I am obviously the most likely target.  I would be able to withstand any attack better and as a  defensive only person which I am sure is well known in the stories, they will see me as the most easily captured." [/color]He lifted a finger onto the sky as he had just remembered something. [color=0054a6]"Also, if we remember, the bow and the lance hero are also out there adventuring solo, so there is not reason why I could also be giving that a try."[/color]

He again turned to the beast man.  [color=0054a6]"It will be really helpful if we can know the numbers and skills of her followers.  I hope she does not surround herself with skilled warriors because it will make this mission that more challenging."[/color] His voice was friendly.  Fer knew that the beast man was part of the team now and they would have to watch each other's back.  It would no do to have a relationship be built on awkwardness that could very easily be avoided.