[center][color=C48BD3][h3]Eula[/h3][/color][/center]
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This was growing a touch complicated. The bandits were insisting that they'd stolen all of their supplies from the Varjans. And at that, that they'd only taken from the Varjans a week ago, rather than the immediate threat proposed by Honoka. In truth, there wasn't enough information present to ascertain a certain answer. ...Right now, she really wished that someone more acquainted with human behavior was around. [color=C48BD3][b]"Hm. While I don't believe that you're lying to me, I'll have to check your supplies to make sure,"[/b][/color] the automaton said, holding her hands up to show that she meant no harm. [color=C48BD3][b]"In addition, can you inform me if any other groups may have stolen from civilians in the area?"[/b][/color]

There wasn't anything that she could do if it was an entirely separate group of bandits but...it should be rather easy to identify Varjan rations, even if they had been stolen from villagers. [color=C48BD3][b]"Given your knowledge of the Varjan camps nearby enough to steal supplies, have you considered enlisting with the local army regiment? You could serve as scouts, and secure your homeland from the invaders it faces,"[/b][/color] Eula suggested, trying to find a clean way to get the bandits and Honoka what they wanted. The wilds would be safer with fewer criminals, and the bandits would have a chance to earn food and safety in an organization.

[color=C48BD3][b]"Times are rapidly changing. Yokai as well as humans need to work together to repel the Varjans."[/b][/color] ...The longer this conversation drew on, Eula found her resolve faltering. The lies told by the village woman Saki had tainted her perception of human honesty and now...she was ill-inclined to believe either side at face value.