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Daniella didn't ask for much, as she just put Celeritas into the stables. She got the saddle and gear off, then brushed her down and let the mare rest. Throwing the bags over her shoulder she made her way to her bunk for the night.

Once there Daniella set her belongings down and removed her armor. In her plain clothes now she set about cleaning her armor and looking for anything that needed to be repaired. Tomorrow would bring battle, and she didn't want anything going wrong.

"A bed would be welcomed." Daniella said with a nod. "If we can set up as we please to get ready for these bandits it would help greatly. They'll have a slight upper-hand, having knowledge of this place after all, but nothing we can't balance out if we can do as we please to get ready."

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"Luckily I have everything I need to take on these fools." Daniella said confidently as she finished with her weapons. Putting the sword away, she stood and looked around. "Do you believe they will come today? Or possibly wait till tomorrow morning?" She asked.

"Why would one play along with being teased?" Daniella asked with a raised eyebrow. "For most people it reminds them of poor times in their lives." She added in with a small shrug. "Besides I'm sorry to say I was not blessed with a good sense of humor."

"You stayed in your carriage till we got here and any scout worth their space would have left to tell them about a carriage the moment they say it. Which means they likely didn't even lay eyes upon you." Daniella pointed out. "Secondly, I'm in full armor, and wore my helm the whole way till we entered here. So I doubt they would be able to tell I'm a woman." She added with a slight shrug. "The carriage will be reason enough, trust me."

"You are assuming they know we're women on that second point." Daniella said as she set down her soup before taking out her blade and beginning to tend to it, cleaning and sharpening. "Madam Svetlana, you don't have to worry about us getting hurt, though I thank you. But when they come they will find nothing but steel. Nothing that they can take, and it will cost them their lives." Daniella explained.

"Jessepi, please look after Colette. I'm going to be waiting for these bandits." She requested.

Daniella first saw to Celeritas's needs. Removing her barding and saddle, then brushing her down and giving her a good place to rest and eat. After that she turned her attention to her belongings and were she had to put them. Storing all her things save her armor and weapons, Daniella then came to see Svetlana.

"Thank you." Daniella said as she took the bowl of stew. "So the bandits come whenever they please?" She asked, sipping slowly on the broth first.

Daniella dismounted Celeritas, as the two spoke. "The bandits?" She asked as she removed her helm with her freehand. "Well being so close to the Stolen Lands I wouldn't be surprised." She went on to say as she placed her helm upon the horn of her saddle.

"I am Daniella Aldori." Daniella said respectfully. "As we have come to clear these lands and your help has yet to arrive, not to mention your bandit problem would be our problem, I'm sure we can provide some help." She offered with a small shrug. "Have any idea were to find them?"

Daniella was more silent than talkative, but when addressed she did answer any question or opinion request in full. She didn't seem cold just... distant. However the whole way she and her faithful steed kept pase with Collette's carriage and Jessepi on his riding dog. When the post came into sight, Daniella let out a small sigh. "Well, this will likely be home base for a while." Daniella told the group calmly. "Let us go see what it is like."

Daniella signed the paperwork quickly and with an almost out of place grace. Handing it back Daniella settled into her chair and began. "Yes, I'm sure your appearance is a problem for many. Living in cities isn't much different I'm sure. We just don't move. Many families pass homes down through the line or never leave a city in generations. We live in cities because it makes agriculture easier meaning more people can come together and other things can be done. Cities do have problems though, illness can sweep through a city if not checked quickly. People living so close means more get infected quickly. That is one of the reasons people don't care for rats, the animal kind bring illness... and normally the kind that takes people in hundreds."

"Please get our ally here whatever he wishes." Daniella asked of the barkeep when she placed their drink upon the table. "I will be paying for him, and thank you." She stated before she took a drink.

"Your eagerness is a good sign, let us hope it lasts." She told him with a small shrug. "Why don't we make this night a night of questions?" Daniella suggested. "We go around the table and each get to ask a question, get to understand each other better."

Daniella made her way to the tavern counter and waited for the bar keep. When they found their way to her she spoke "I would like a water and a mead please." Then she dug out the coins to hand over upon the bar keeps return.

"You're right, it is not just humans. But humans are the majority. Here, in the Riverkingdoms, and really all but a few places." Daniella pointed out with a raised brow and a shrug. "You have my support to hire Jessepi." She said simply. "I think I will get us some drinks, would you like a wine or tea over ale?"

"Careful not to trip." Daniella muttered as she leaned an arm over the back of her chair. "You don't have to have a sunny disposition to be nice or loved, it just helps it happen faster." She pointed out as the hand that remained upon the table and drummed it with her fingers. "We can't count on his people to just up and come, no more than we could the dwarves to if we chose Houndig." Daniella said with a shrug."But you are right in thinking it is more possible, after all there would he few safe havens for their kind. [b]"I am willing to agree to Jessepi but you must tell me, honestly, that you understand the risks that come with this. Humans are not kind. Anything they see as lesser or tarnished can swiftly turn to fear or hatred. You must swear to deal with such things." Daniella requested, and she seemed fully aware that it was a lot to ask. "Agree to this, we'll accept Jessepi, and I'll never question you in public."

"Well each seem to have the core part of what I stated would be needed." Daniella began as she leaned back in her chair tapping her chin slightly in thought. "Houndig seems like he will be gruff, but also I believe he will always be honest and tell us the truth. Merilee looks like she will care more about the land we're going to be going through than our own safety... however she also might be able to peacefully handle that animals we meet. Lastly there is Jessepi, he seems like he would be useful in a fight." She stated, then she pause, leaned foreword placing her arms upon the table bringing up a few other things. "That said, Houndig is gruff and likely more blunt than myself. I doubt you'd get along with him well. Merilee, as I said before, will likely care more about the land we're going to be taming. Which could become a problem when we actually start settling to area and clearing land for farms. Then we have Jessepi, who seems nice but may people care more about what they see...." Daniella goes strangely silent for a moment, before sighing and finishing "his race could bring trouble as those who come to settle the land will look down or worse to him."

Daniella looked side ways at Colette for a moment before simply nodding to the people to state that she agreed with to woman's words. "We shall call you back soon."

Daniella nods while she listened to their words, remaining silent till each finished. Once they were done she began "Well it is good to hear that." She told them before she gave a glance to Colette then back to the others "Is there anything else you'd like to add about yourselves? Before we step out to speak about the choice?"

Danielle's golden eyes openly evaluated the applicants. This was what they had to choose from? This might be a long meeting... "Also keep in mind you have to deal with us." Daniella added in. "This may take a very long time, and if any thing about us is bothersome or off to you it will only get worse over the many days. Not to mention you'll be taking orders from us." She reminded them all. "If for any reason you cannot handle that idea, it would be best for all that you say that now."

"Your thoughtfulness is refreshing." Daniella said, something of a smile coming across her lips. "And Celeritas will be very thankful for the treat. But the area we're going to is just under Brevoy so I don't expect it to be so different. But I am ignorant of how the seasons are there, though they shouldn't be too much difference yet one should take precautions."

"Ah, the first test." Daniella breathed out a small sigh. "Such a good question. Let us see if my answer is satisfactory. The core I believe we should focus on is what we ourselves are lacking in, proper survival skills. While I can find north and know a few plants I can eat if I am in a pinch, the wilderness is not a place I am well acquainted with. This is not the hills of Restov or the forests of Orlovsky. This is uncharted territory, so what we need is someone who has gone through something like that before." Daniella said, bringing forth her point of view. "If you do not agree, then what is it you wish to look for?" Daniella asked. "If what I have said doesn't work for you, and what you believe doesn't work for me, then I suggest we choose the one that will get a long with us the most. We're going to be spending a great deal of time with them and each other."

"Your court, not mine. Within the Aldori court in Restov I do well. But that court is different than that of the noble families. Which does make since as to why they, as you say 'saddled us together.' I bring forth respect from Restov and the Aldori, and you get to play your part for the Houses of Brevoy. To them it is a win all around. I am glad to see you that you too looked into the one who will be traveling with however. That boads well." Daniella said while placing her helm upon the table to her left.

"Celeritas," Daniella began, "Is well. I had to go over how to handle her twice with they stable hand, not the brightest one. That was what kept you waiting I'm sorry to say." She finished. "If you wish to bring alfalfa I cannot stop you. Alfalfa is a good source of food for horses, though it is commonly best for mares that are pregnant." Daniella goes on to explain.

The clinking of metal and rustling of chain could be heard before the figure entered the door frame. An opposing figure stood there, dressed in armor and blue robes. A large book hanging off her right hip opposed a aldori dueling blade upon her right, and in her left hand a gleaming halberd. The helm obscured the figure's face but it was obviously a female. After a moment she set the halberd against the frame ensuring it wouldn't fall, before moving to removed the large book from her belt. Opening it, and skillfully turning the pages to a spot that was likely marked, before finally removed her helm.

Stark white long hair was the first thing seen before piercing set of unnatural golden eyes met those of the current woman seated at the table. The gaze was held for but a heartbeat before a voice mirroring that of authority spoke. "Colette Orlovsky, second child of Sviatoslav Orlovsky and Gytha Orlovsky previously of house Lodovka. Paternal grandparents Yuri Orlovsky and Slavitsa Orlovsky both of house Orlovsky. Maternal grandparents Peter Lodovka and Elena Lodovka. One sibling of note Ilya Ilich Orlovsky, deceased. Only surviving child of this branch of the Orlovsky blood line. By Brevoy laws this foreshadows the end of this branch within the boarders of Brevoy. Worthiness, to be determined." The woman said before she closed the book and returned it to her belt. "I am Daniella Aldori." She finally introduced herself with a slight bow before picking up her halberd and making her way to the table. "The other that holds a charter. Though I am sure you gathered that part already." Daniella said as she set her halberd against the wall behind her chair and took a seat. "Anything you wish to ask?"

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