[i][/i][i][/i][i][/i][h2][center][b][color=ed1c24]Novak[/color][/b][/center][/h2]
Novak considered the rat-woman's offer.  On one hand, it would be a good idea to find shelter, as he wasn't exactly dressed for snowy weather.  If Novak didn't find shelter when the snow fell, the Krysa may be the least of his problems.  On the other hand, this was an intelligence officer of a nation that had attacked Mie's group unprovoked, who had admitted to searching for a person of interest out here.  Additionally, a Krysa town might also provide the information he was looking for, such as why they're attacking Mie's caravan and what happened to the Oni that tried to break out.

On the other hand, this woman was clearly quite dangerous and her motives were not entirely clear.  She was an intelligence officer, seeking out some person of interest, and Novak couldn't be sure that she wasn't talking about him.  There shouldn't be any reason for her to suspect him to be with Mie, but she still might realize that something off about him.  She hadn't ordered her bodyguards to arrest him, but perhaps she was just playing it subtle for the time being.  Most importantly, why would she be returning now, when she clearly hadn't found anything other than Novak?

At the same time, however, if she [i]did[/i] let him go on his way and continue her search, there was a chance she'd follow his footprints back to Mie's encampment, which would prove beyond a doubt that he was with the Krysa's enemy.  Not to mention if he insisted on going his own way, that'd incur more suspicion.  Yes, he concluded, it'd be best to play along and not give her any opportunity to suspect him of anything.

[color=ed1c24]"Alright, I'll take you up on that,"[/color] Novak answered her, getting up to his feet.  [color=ed1c24]"From the look of those clouds, it will be a good idea to head someplace warm."[/color]

Novak would continue to take note of the weather.  If he needed to cut and run at any point, the reduced visibility from snowy weather might prove opportune.

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