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[h2][color=00aeef][i][b]Baronfjørd "Blackberry" Chedgusah[/b][/i][/color][/h2][i][b][color=00aeef]Dragon Born, Monk (Astral self), Level 03[/color][/b][/i]
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[color=00aeef][i][b]Location:[/b][/i][/color] Neil & Bobs Public House
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BlackBerry frowned a little as the others made several very good points against splitting up; everyone knew the trope and its often very real, and just as often very gorey, end.

[color=00aeef]“Well, it was an idea to put to the table.”[/color] He mumbled, good naturedly, watching the option sink beneath the proverbial tide. 

Maritas offer to escort him away from the township touched a still raw nerve from his embarrassment earlier in the day. He stared at her for a moment, finding himself caught between betrayed and insulted. BlackBerry wasn't about to let this, the first lead in months that might actually lead to something useful, be taken away from him out of some misplaced concern. By the Gods! Fighting for his life wasn't entirely unfamiliar territory to him.

[color=00aeef]"Ha!"[/color] His laugh was like a bark, and only a little bit forced. [color=00aeef]"And miss out on such a wild adventure? Surely you jest!"[/color]

A few more chuckles were forced out before he regained his composure.

[color=00aeef]"While I appreciate the concern, it is unwarranted."[/color] He flashed a confident, toothy grin. [color=00aeef]"I've handled a few ruffians and unsavory types before. Admittedly, not Were-Rats though. That, that is new. But as they say, ‘There is a first time for everything’. So for now I shall accompany you to meet this Mr. Mallard, as originally planned, and I'll stay outside to keep watch for any trouble."[/color]

Turning round to Kosara he added in an attempt to reassure her worries. [color=00aeef] "With that, trying to regroup isn't an issue, should trouble arise."[/color]

He made a mental note to ask about any specific trouble he should look out for once he and the others were outside. Already, he had an inkling the local law enforcers weren’t the trustworthy type, if what the others had said was true, and any other were-rats would hopefully be easy to spot…

[color=00aeef]“And, it’s ‘BlackBerry’, though I do understand the confusion.”[/color] He motioned to himself. Should he explain the reason? Not, best not get side tracked any further. He waved away the issue. [color=00aeef]“Moving on; A gut feeling, however, might not be the worst thing to go on."[/color] 

Shrugging at Maritas suggestion. It was better than anything he had.  [color=00aeef]"Where is the municipal building?"[/color]

BlackBerry shifted restless in his seat finding all this sitting around and talking…not boring but certainly not the most interesting thing in the world. He desperately needed something to do.

[color=00aeef]"So…when would be the best time to head off then?"[/color] His eyes again zipped over to the window. [color=00aeef]“The rain looks to be lessening now.”[/color] 

He said, just in time for Lady Katheryn to mention making her way to their camp. 

[color=00aeef]”Good Gracious, I hope you haven’t camped out too far from here.”[/color] He said with an almost incredulous look. [color=00aeef]”If it’s any consolation I don’t believe it was raining too hard, so hopefully your things are still in decent condition. Do you need a hand at all?”[/color]

Secretly, BlackBerry hoped she would say no. It had been bad enough trudging through the rain across the water slick cobbles and over muddy rivulettes running down the street to the Open house, so gods knew how bad it would be outside the town gates and off the beaten path. He supposed it was just as well though the party had somewhere to stay given Roberts sudden…threat? Yes it was definitely a threat. Lots of mixed signals coming from that guy just now.