[center][h2][color=#F0E68C]Aslan Calides[/color][/h2][/center]
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Aslan was glad that the woman he followed in the back did not spill her food and drink as they made way to the back of the Stone's Throw.  Even when the noble's Luxun bodyguard stood in their way with hostile eyes and intent. At first, Aslan thought about giving the Luxun bodyguard a taste of his own medicine. Scavengers, he is not, and while he could forgive how he was acting. The bodyguard of the noblewoman, who was not as hostile as the bodyguard. Still had discomfort that they were there. She was looking for one mercenary, not three, but Aslan was curious after getting the signal from Maeki. 

But it seems it was not necessary to react as Maeki spoke about their trustworthiness, and that seemed to have settled the issue. Though Aslan wondered how or why Maeki seemed to know this noblewoman this much to give her a private audience in the back of the tavern. Still, he simply wished to hear her tale of why she is seeking mercenaries and see if it would be worth it to accept employment from her. Aslan has his own plans, and while being hired by a noblewoman would help with his funds. He is not one to blindly follow someone who like her after what he has seen or knows someone he trusts. He has been taught that lesson cruelly enough to know better.

So, as the noblewoman explained herself, Aslan crossed his arms while listening to her. Her being Brigitte Fenris and her story was a tale of betrayal, a coup, and now seeking people who are loyal to coin and have hate for the king. A tale that Aslan could not feel sympathy for the young pup. He knows the feeling of being betrayed and losing family. To those he thought he could trust. Even if there is a chance her father may live. She must still be in shock, and her emotions must be high. Reminding how he felt when he was in her shoes. The sorrow of loss and the burning fire for revenge. It felt genuine and not a trick.    

Though he was curious that her pact knight was a Luxun of all people, she seemed to trust him if he were to betray her. He probably would have done it by now. But Aslan will keep an eye open just in case. 

Aslan's outward demeanor visibly changed to surprise when Maeki spoke of rebellion. His mask of calm and stoicness was broken this time. He is not alone anymore. While Aslan is not a native of Fenris, nor are his people. If Brigitte can unite the North against the king and his mages... then perhaps the fires of rebellion can spread throughout the land, his people can join in and be free once again. For too long, his people have been forced to hide in their own homeland from the mages and their knights. A smile formed on his face, even if they fail. To try is better to do nothing, and he is just happy that he is not alone in wanting to rebel. 

Thus, after putting away his smile, and putting back on his mask. After Eirún revealed her name and approval. Though by body language and not by voice. Which made Aslan curious about her, but would deal with that later. Aslan spoke to the young pup and put his hood down so Brigitte could see his face, and he met her gaze. [color=#F0E68C]My name is Aslan, and I am willing to follow you in this and see it through."[/color]           

Aslan is taking a risk this time by doing this. But if this young woman can do what she says she will do. Then it will be worth it in the end. He just hopes he can avenge the people that were taken from him by following her.