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[h2][color=FF6C5C][i][b]Marita Bärbel[/b][/i][/color][/h2][i][b][color=FF6C5C]Human, Cleric, Level 3[/color][/b][/i]
[color=FF6C5C][i][b]HP:[/b][/i][/color] 18/18	[color=FF6C5C][i][b]Armor Class:[/b][/i][/color] 16	[color=FF6C5C][i][b]Conditions:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=FF6C5C][i][b]Location:[/b][/i][/color] Avonshire Main Street
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[color=FF6C5C]"Technically he is in Avonshire, as in the greater region of Avonshire, but that's different that the township itself. I can see how that kind of confusion might occur,"[/color] Marita replied to the Dragonborn. She didn't know why she was trying to create an explanation for why he was pointed in the wrong direction, after all, there were lots of reasons that could potentially be the root cause and none of them mattered to her in actuality. The sudden sensation of cold water hitting her scalp reminded her of that.

The cleric briefly scowled in surprise, but otherwise remained composed as she listened out both Victoria and the Dragonborn's cases. Well, her face did twist in displeasure when he referred to Victoria's meat golem as if it was a sapient member of the group. Even if he didn't recognize it as the mindless facsimile of a pig that he was, a real living porcine wouldn't need to be addressed as if it were a person. But that was a minor annoyance all things considered.

[color=FF6C5C]"Unfortunately, we don't know the sheriff's whereabouts and when he may return. For all we know he might already be back. After all, we haven't been in Darenby in over a day. Furthermore, would be more accurate to say that my colleague and I are working for the Sheriff at the moment rather than having any sort of prolonged experience working alongside him. For what reason are you asking?"[/color] The question was more of a formality than anything. This obviously foreigner likely only had one reason to have business with a small-time local lawman like Arbalest, he had received a likely fake copy letter like the others had and was interested in the job. But did he know that he had already missed the day? Judging by the way he conducted himself, probably not.

As for his offer of help... Marita looked at the Dragonborn and then looked back at Victoria, maintaining eye contact for just a fraction of a second before returning her attention to the scaled figure before here. She wanted to give him a flat out rejection, their situation was rather delicate already, and the added volatility of the help of one who didn't know better was not a factor she did not wish to willingly invite into her home. However, this place was also not safe, doubly so for foreigners and she knew the best way to keep him safe was to have him in eyesight.

[color=FF6C5C]"I'm not sure exactly how much you'd be able to assist us, but if you wish, you can accompany us for the time being."[/color] At this moment, Marita remembered the time and looked over to address Victoria. [color=FF6C5C]"Actually, didn't we agree to reconvene at noon? There's some leads I'd like to follow right now that would still get us out of this weather, but we should probably head ba-"[/color] out of the corner of her eye she saw their new blue friend start marching off on his own and stopped herself mid-sentence.

[color=FF6C5C]"Holy light break through these dark clouds and give me guidance,"[/color] she said under her breath, pinching the bridge of her nose as she followed. It looked like they were going to be a bit late getting back to the Hayloft. Then again, knowing Kosara and Kathryn, they probably had plenty of time before they'd leave anyone waiting.