Von panted as he slid to a stop." Where's the closest town?" He said, hearing a loud squeal . The elf had his his self and some tick bushes and glanced at the large ruby he had taken from the temple. " sorry monster bird, but need to study this ruby.." He glanced and didn't see the monster bird with arms. He thought the cost was cleared so he got out his hiding spot. However, the bird was waiting for him all this time