Arion+Seventeen

Octova Ninth - Late Evening

We passed through the small, but pleasant town of Helvarya today. Nothing of particular note there. I managed to make enough in a local tavern to re-supply us for a short time. I have a feeling that much of the trip is going to involve us just barely supporting our financial needs. The towns and trading posts in this area are relatively small, and small towns don’t generate quite the income I’ve grown accustomed to. We’ll make do though.

Lia and Dunin parted ways with us today as well. Lia mentioned needing to head to the south. My best guess is that we are somewhat near where her village used to be… she was a bit emotional when they left, and she seems to get that way when ever nostalgia hits. I can’t say with too much honesty that I am sad to see them go. Something about the pair still puts me on edge; especially considering the fact that Kaiden and Dunin have been on a shaky ground of agreement for quite some time now. He has not told me anything outright, but I get the feeling that Kaiden does not trust them either.

Oh well. At the very least, the evenings are a bit more companionable and comfortable. I find myself actually enjoying the company of the others. I truly wish there was more that I could tell Jen and Kirin. However, even though we are growing close as a traveling group, I have to keep in mind that that is all we are. There is too much at stake for me to go spouting all that I know for fear of who may desire that knowledge for a more menacing plan.

On a brighter note, we certainly won’t be needing any new weapons for the trip. Kirin and Jen seem perfectly comfortable wielding Pine Cones!

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