Nymira's face contorted to one of disdain at Cecil's comment, finding it off-putting he would think such a thing. "I mean... I suppose there might be some relief to it, I can't deny that, but it's simply [i]repulsive[/i] to be doing it out in the open! Animal or not the horse should know better, it should be trained," the Dimuran complained as she glanced down at their steed, "Honestly, if anything were to do that in a town I don't imagine it would be left alive too long." Galloway had horses in it yet she'd noticed a distinct lack of that, clearly they had bought themselves a few misbehaved horses. Perhaps if they were fortunate they could find themselves some better steeds while in Orosi. 

"I doubt they'll freak out Cecil, I mean aren't there a lot of Machina in bigger towns like this?" Ethan asked, "Sure, maybe most Machina aren't, uh... As smart as you but there's still got to be some. Heck, the mayor might even have some of his own, so it's not like you'll be that out of place." He could understand worrying about those men in suits though, they hadn't run into those sorts for some time now. Not that it was a bad thing, but it meant they were overdue for another appearance. Smiling uncertainly Ethan looked back at Cecil again and waved to him. "If Nymira is going to meet the mayor then I'll stay with you in the mean time, if that's okay? I'm sure nothing will happen, I mean we'll be in the middle of a big town, no one's going to attack us there," he said confidently, "And we can relax and I can get a change of clothes."

"Then who, pray tell, is escorting me to the mayor's?" Nymira asked testily, narrowing her eyes as she looked at Ethan, "I don't know this area, or did you forget? And some of your customs are... Strange, I need someone who can help with that. You are my escorts, do you seriously intend to leave me on my own with this?" 

Oh right, they were supposed to be bodyguards or something for Nymira right? But then she could really fight and she was a Magi, did she need an escort? Letting out a soft sigh Ethan nodded his head once, embarrassed that he'd completely forgotten about that job of theirs. "Right, right. Uh... Well in that case what if you and Cecil go? If you're in the mayor's place I seriously doubt anyone will give you trouble, even those creeps wouldn't cause a fight in the middle of the town hall, right? And while you two do that, Amuné and I will look for a place to stay. We'll probably be here a day at least if we're going to be looking for information, may as well get comfortable!"

Given all that had gone on in the last 24 hours Nymira was surprised staying put was on the agenda, but she wouldn't mind. Sleeping in a roll on a river's shores was a far cry from her bed back home, and certainly from the comforts even the most basic inn had to offer. She felt elated that they might enjoy a truly restful evening and her first in nearly a week since she had begun this journey. "I think spending some time in an inn would be a good change, and I'll of course pay for expenses," the Dimuran agreed, "And those arrangements sound fine to me as well. Cecil, you'll accompany me to the mayor's office while they secure us a place to stay."

"Uh... I mean it was just an idea, shouldn't we ask if that's what he wants?" Ethan asked with a slight frown. 

"It's either him or you Ethan, and you seem too preoccupied to want to take me. Besides, whatever his concerns are about those men and the factory are of no worry with me around. So long as we don't run into those Magi again I can handle whoever comes our way just fine." The warriors most towns had to offer were many things: drunkards, boastful, prideful, arrogant, over-paid, but skillful they were not. One benefit of growing up in an environment accustomed to battle over the smallest of matters, you quickly learned to fight and fend off would-be assailants. It was only because of her better judgement, and knowing one person did not equal an army that she ever sought out bodyguards. 

Hard to argue with that, they all knew Nymira could fight by now. Plus their being in the middle of a larger place should mean those men would be less bold to attack. Back where they met Cecil it had been a small settlement, enough so you could see the ends in any direction from the center. Here though and even in Galloway it stretched on for some time, it would cause far too much panic if anything were to happen. "That's if those creeps even care though..." Ethan muttered to himself, shaking his head before forcing a smile, "She does have a point Cecil, if you're okay with going then I think it's a good idea."

"Of course it's a good idea. You care for the little one while I see my mission through, it's a win-win situation," Nymira replied certainly, smiling with confidence. "A man of his standing should be able to provide all kinds of information during our visit, is there anything more we wish to know? I don't care if I must pay for the information, I doubt the cost will be too great. Men in power are virtuous and just by definition, at least in my clan. I'm sure those here are the same."

He wasn't touching that one, not with a hundred foot pole. Sure more leaders were probably good than not, but someone's boss was sending these people after them, meaning there were at least two people who weren't exactly nice. As the group finally reached the town proper they passed by the stables, wherein they left the horses and the cart with less important goods in care of the workers there. On their person they kept their weapons, their money and some medicine, just in case. "I guess this is where we split off for now, Amuné and I will find an inn and we'll meet you two back here later?"