[h2][center][b][color=ed1c24]Novak[/color][/b][/center][/h2]

[color=ed1c24]"Alright, I'll come get her,"[/color] Novak replied to the red-haired Yaga, quite pleased with Ayumi's actions.  Not only did the fox prevent the mysterious and uncooperative Yaga from slamming the door on him, it also meant he'd be able to get a good look at both her and the interior of the cabin.

[color=ed1c24]Could this be the "person of interest" that Lady Marushka was looking for,[/color] he thought as he stepped into the house.  He looked all around him, ostensibly to locate Ayumi, taking close note of what she had set up in here.  When he saw her, he'd move in to seemingly grab her, gesturing to the left with his eyes in hopes that she'd get the hint to evade him.

[color=ed1c24]"Are you aware that the Krysa patrols are swarming this area?"[/color] he asked as he made a insincere attempt to grab Ayumi.  [color=ed1c24]"Or that the Tsarita herself has taken an interest in finding someone around here? Do you really think those wards of yours will keep them away forever?"[/color]

This woman may be be dangerous, especially if she thought for a moment that he might rat her out (pun intended) to the Krysa, but she [i]did[/i] need Novak to come in to retrieve Ayumi.  Regardless, he couldn't let his guard down, she clearly had some degree of magical power or knowledge.

[@Rune_Alchemist]