Sam'hain raises an eyebrow at Omaz, then clucks in disapproval. In the midst of all of this, and he thinks of.... I would of course speak to the captain; we may be of like mind after all. We should go know then, as you said. We cannot wait for him to become engaged in some new endeavor. Liandra, will you take someone with you, should this pursuer turn hostile?
Liandra chuckles winking at Iridae and giving Omaz a huge grin.
"Agreed on all counts Irry, except for the part about you not being convincing."
She glances over at Sam'hain thoughtfully. "She's right Sam, you're a lot better at earning people's trust, the kind of man you are, you wear it on your breastplate, it's why people follow you. You bonding with the Captain is probably the best chance we have of him believing us"
She pauses, grinning wickedly.
"I on the other hand am far more suited to following shady bastards tdown dark alleys and making them wish they'd minded their own business. Thing is, this guy is obviously good aat his job, and otherr than Irry's invisibility trick I doubt any of you could join me tailing him without him catching sight and rabbiting. If he gets aggressive, well I can be very persuasive at times."
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A little of her friends mischief has rubbed off on Iridae, and she gets a twinkle of her own. In any case, we n-need to g-give Omaz h-his room b-back soon, in case his new lady friend c-comes calling.
"I..." Omaz is taken off guard and he blushes. He is also baffled a bit by Sam's raised brow "That was not my plan or intent." Clearing his throat, he states in a low voice, "I still think Andoran forces are more likely than Cheliax at this time, but contact with the man sounds increasingly good regardless."
Very well; I will address the captain directly while Liandra focuses on this apparent spy that plagues us. What will the rest of you do while we focus on this? While I'm loathe to divide our forces too much, it may be necessary to accomplish our goals quickly. And...it doesn't seem as if we've much time.
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I h-had th-thought we w-would all ac-c-company you, Sir Kn-night, except Lia, to d-draw out the sp-py. B-but m-maybe Z-Zafir at l-least w-would want to j-join you. H-he s-seems to h-have an easy w-way with words. Iridae can't seem to stop stammering around Sam, and now adds blushing to her embarrassment, remembering the suave way Zafir responded to her initial detection spells.
S-sir Omaz is an h-honorable warrior for y-your group, too. Her mouth gives a little quirk which you would have to be quick to catch. Esp-pecially when d-defending d-downtrod-den m-maidens. B-but p-perhaps he w-wants to c-confirm who is at the g-gates? Although, m-maybe that c-could w-wait until we're d-done t-t-talking t-to the Captain?
I w-would l-like to h-hear what the C-c-captain has to s-say. I h-have a p-pretty g-good ear for the t-truth. Since I am c-clearly no w-warrior, I th-think it's ok-kay to offer the m-militia my s-services as a h-healer.
Iridae looks longingly back at her friend. B-but if you f-feel you n-need m-me, L-Lia, I'd b-be h-happy to sc-scout w-with y-you. W-whatever y-you feel is b-best.
Sam'hain smiles warmly and bows his head in a deep nod. He seems not to notice what effect his presence may have on Iridae. Of course, Iridae, your presence would be more than welcome. You have a gentle way about you, and would no doubt put any who would fight first at ease.
He waits for Zafir and Omaz to either go with him or not, then proceeds to head out into the common room and beyond, seeking out said captain.
Omaz considers Zarif's point, he keeps his voice down, and is not near the door if he can help it I'm just a soldier, this spy stuff makes me paranoid "Lia, if I might volunteer my help? I know I'm about as 'hidden' as a polearm in a very small haystack, but Perhaps I could play stalking horse... I walk openly down some alley way, this spy follows...and you follow us both till it is time to do whatever you wish to do? I can act as bait."
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W-we h-have a s-similar idea, I th-think, Sir Omaz, except I w-was thinking the sp-py w-would follow all of us. If all f-four of us g-go ahead, a sp-spy would h-have no ch-choice but to f-follow. She gives Liandra an admiring smile. And I kn-now Lia c-can h-handle him. Besides we'll st-stay in t-touch with a message sp-pell. It's g-good as long as L-Lia is within 150 f-feet of us.A slight grin lifts one corner of her mouth. We've p-practiced this on the r-rare oc-casion.
With that Iridae follows in Sam'hain's wake, through the common room, and after the departing Captain.
Omaz cannot help but yield to Iradae's superior logic,"Then let us be off."
Liandra waits as the group leaves, giving them a substantial start before exiting the room. She waits for the group's filthy stalker to follw them then ghosts into step behind him maintaining the perfect distance and positioningas to be imperceptible.
Stealth
Perception
Omaz stays near Iridae as they walk, after all, Lilandra would likely be angry if anything happened to her.
Sam'hain leads the group with the strong and sure gait of a warrior comfortable in his abilities. He keeps his face stony and focused, not letting the distractions of the inn get to him as he plunges out of the door and into the town proper. When he sees the captain, he hails him.
Greetings sir; I was wondering if I may have a moment of your time. I assure you, my concerns are for the well being of this town.