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Sylvia was relieved to see that Mica wasn't too bothered by the decision. Along the way, she had decided to try and alleviate some boredom by initiating a game of "I Spy..." (it was also a good way to keep her eyes peeled for anything dangerous) or just continuing small talk. She was glad to have the bread with some water.

Soon enough, the both of them were able to reach the camp and head inside thanks to Ferric. When they got inside, Pylia would be able to see that Sylvia had the same awed look when she saw magic for the first time. The camp itself may not be impressive, but the people here...! She looked to Pylia and let out a small and quiet "Woah!" Sylvia even felt the need to try pinching her arm, only to find that it hurt.

Sylvia did realize that gaping and looking around at the people is probably making her look like some bumpkin, so she kept herself quiet and tried to put up a poker face after clearing her throat.

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Sylvia blinked at Mica's words. She could guess what he was trying to say. He wanted her to try the ring. Again, she was curious, but she knew that they were going to identify this magic item later. Plus, it would be good to have some idea of what exactly she was trying to do with the ring before just randomly putting it on, and who knows if there was a downside to the ring?

Now to explain that to Mica...Would he get upset if she didn't try the ring? She felt her stomach and heart flip in anxiety.

Sylvia found herself wishing that she had spent more time socializing back home...

She told Mica in response, "I definitely want to try the ring and its enchantment, but let's wait until after Ferric and Pylia identified the ring, alright? Better safe than sorry. I'm not as knowledgable about enchantments as you are,"

She then told Mica "I'm going to put the ring back into the backpack for now so we don't lose it, okay?" She then gently takes the ring, and puts it back into the backpack, hoping that she doesn't upset Mica too much.

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Sylvia was kind of surprised to see that while the doll did catch his attention, he still was poking at his bag. So the doll wasn't the only item she had that was enchanted...?

She let Mica dig his hand into her bag and pull out the rusted iron ring. She had forgotten she had that item! That was an enchanted item...? She looked back to Ferric when he apologized once more, and she answered "I appreciate the help, thank you. I honestly thought I only had one magic item," She didn't mind Mica. If anything, thanks to him she learned this fact. She was now really curious as to what kind of magic item the ring was.

Once she answered though, she decided to put the doll back in her backpack, and she looked at Mica quietly but hoping that he would get the message to put the ring back as well.

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Sylvia commented amusedly in response to what they would sell, "Oh I see! Sounds like Pylia and I might be your first customers in Gransys. After all, the both of us are kind of new adventurers ourselves," She had indeed noticed how he took the weapons, and had a feeling that he was going to refurbish and sell them as well.

She blinked when she noticed Mica pawing at her bag. She smiled at the both of them and she answered Ferric, "It's quite alright. No harm done," At first, she did wonder as to what he was curious about, but when Ferric mentioned that he was a savant at magic, everything seemed to click in Sylvia's head after a minute. She commented, "A savant in enchantment, huh? Then I think I know what he's curious about,"

There was only one enchanted item in her bag: The doll.

She opened her bag and fished out the doll. Keeping it in her hands, she showed the doll to Mica and she commented, "You're curious about this doll, huh? I found it on the shores just outside of Cassari yesterday. Enchanted with divination magic,"

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Sylvia easily hopped into the cart, and sat down to rest as the four of them continued onwards to the camp. Since Sylvia didn't really have any distance weapons other than the harpoon, she decided to just stick with the quarterstaff. She listened when Ferric spoke, and she couldn't help but smile at the mention that the both of them were going to be able to settle down in Gransys. She answered that comment happily, "That's great to hear! Congratulations!"

She then answered him, "Pylia and I are actually on our way to Gransys for important business. We were actually planning on picking up a mercenary job at the camp with a caravan,"

She then asked Ferric out of curiosity, and hopefully to keep the small talk going while she kept an eye out on their surroundings, "What kind of shop will you be running?"

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Sylvia held up the cart with Ferric's and Mica's help. Once Pylia was done with the wheel, Sylvia gently put the cart back down. She looked to Ferric as he inspected the wheel and made his assessment. When he suggested that they travel together, Sylvia smiled and answered "I don't see why not! The more the merrier, I say. Let's get going," Sylvia had a feeling it probably wouldn't do to linger. What if there were other goblins who were bold enough to challenge them. Or maybe a different monster lurking nearby?

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Sylvia answered Ferric's thanks, "Oh, don't worry about it. We couldn't very well just let someone fight off goblins off alone," When the two of them went to check on the donkeys and the cart, she followed. However, she figured it was best to keep her distance from the braying donkey, which was probably still scared. When the dwarf introduced himself, Sylvia answered, "Nice to meet you, Ferric. I'm Sylvia Thorne. She's Pylia," She nodded to Pylia when she introduced her friend.

When Pylia mentioned that she could fix the wheel of the cart, but she would need help doing so, Sylvia answered her friend, "Alright! I'll help out with that," She went over to Pylia's side and once someone was on the other side to help her lift up the cart, she would start lifting.

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At the moment the goblin looked insulted, Sylvia realized that she was no good at Intimidation. Thankfully, Pylia was able to scare him off with a well placed fire bolt and a dagger still dripping with goblin blood. She gave a sheepish and thankful smile to Pylia.

She then turned her attention towards the dwarf, who seemed like he is going to be okay, despite the wounds. After he asked about his son, Sylvia looked towards the cart and spotted the son, who seemed to still be very chipper despite what just happened. She waved back to the boy, before turning her attention back to the dwarf and answering him with a smile, "He's okay. He's in the cart,"

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Sylvia was glad that she was taught self-control and discipline when she took martial arts lessons. If she had continued, she was pretty sure she wouldn't have been able to walk. Before she knew it, she heard Pylia's voice and she saw a glow emanate from her. And that glow seemed to have protected her from a strike. She called back to Pylia, "Thanks Pylia!"

Then her attention turned towards the hobgoblin as it started to bum rush her. She muttered an "Uh oh...!" as it did, but then she saw the dwarf stand up and immediately cleave the hobgoblin in two. Sylvia herself was pretty gobsmacked at the sight and she muttered "Woah...!"

She then turned her attention to the last goblin, who seemed to be reconsidering its options. Sylvia decided that the best cause of action was to make it run. She took her staff like it was a broom and harshly spoke, "Ah! Go on, get! Shoo!" It was like she was shooing away a household pest.

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XD Oh yeah, I'm very intimidating.

10. XD ROFL