[color=00aeef]Sarah[/color]

The young woman listened to her companions. It was a good offer. Payment to escort some uppity noble to the border. Maybe he's scouting the dangers of the expanding Darkness. Sarah decided that business is business. If it meant fuller bellies and nicer bedding, she couldn't turn it down. She spoke softly to her group.

"[color=00aeef]I'll go tell him that we will take his offer. Mr. Gun'tar, while a death on the battlefield would be a glorious one, I wish to avoid needless death. We have a long trip ahead of us and I would like to know that I can count on you to make sure the rest of us see it through,[/color]" she glanced to the other two. "[color=00aeef]I'll give you what money I have now if you guys want to split it up and get anything more to your liking for the journey. It's not a lot of money, mind you, but it's a sort of thank you gift,[/color]" she said with a nod. She rummaged through her pack and pulled out a small sack. She emptied the coins onto the table. It was mixed of Conran and Ballion coins. Sarah did a quick count and split the pile three ways. "[color=00aeef]That's three-hundred each,[/color]" she confirmed before replacing her now empty wallet into her pack. She pushed out from the table, adjusted her sword and stepped toward the man who hadn't even introduced himself.

Sarah stood next to the man, somewhat stiff. She gave the man's company a friendly nod, noting his non-human features.

"[color=00aeef]Sir, we will gladly take your contract to escort you to the East,[/color]" she stated with a firm nod. "[color=00aeef]My name is Sarah Smith, of Levital on the border. My arm is yours,[/color]" she said with a polite bow.

[color=39b54a]Christopher[/color] smiled warmly to Sarah. His eyes searched her quickly before flicking behind her to observe her group. "[color=39b54a]Fantastic. I'll get the supplies together, and a wagon. I'll go with your plan to leave on the day of the festival. Better early before the crowds flood the streets,[/color]" he paused and offered his hand out to the girl, "[color=39b54a]My name is Christopher, Half-Brother to the Crown Prince of Conra, but please, keep it to Christopher or Chris,[/color]" he said as Sarah had just taken his hand to shake, she froze and turned a tad paler. Chris was amused, he didn't often reveal his identify for this very reason. It always intimidates people. He released the girl's hand and turned to his other hire. "[color=39b54a]This here is...[/color]" Chris had no idea what his name was, but decided to say something slightly different, "[color=39b54a]Our lieutenant, yes,[/color]" he said with a nod and a smile. "[color=39b54a]Anyway, go get squared away, and I'll meet your group at the back gate on the morning of the festival,[/color]" he said dismissively. Sarah took the hint and returned to her table. Christopher went for the door to start getting ready. "[color=39b54a]Come on, let's get you your money,[/color]" he informed his companion.

[color=00aeef]Sarah[/color] sat back down in her seat kinda slowly. She still looked a little pale, but not so shocked. She couldn't change her mind. She would have to travel with a Prince whether she liked it or not. It would be better for the group. A heavy sigh, much too heavy for a girl her size, escaped her. She decided she would sit there for awhile longer. She had a room nearby to sleep in until time came for them to leave.