[H2][color=#9cb6c3][right]Solomon Sparrow[/right][/color][/H2]
[right][b][color=#9cb6c3]Location: [/color][/b] Hdur, Kindeance [/right]
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	Solomon mostly kept to himself the entire ride back, engaging in some small talk with Yvonne, mainly about the lengths Cedar went to ensure reinforcements would have a difficult time arriving at Fanghorn. There was plenty of evidence of the damage he caused, much of the remnants looking like those from the keep where August had given the planets a head start.

	Travel to Hdur was left mainly in silence. Long ago, the shadows from Pesti had arrived and Solomon spent the remainder of the time compiling the information they had. The mercenary group left Pesti, found Silas, and then went on their way. The lord was too busy dealing with the worries of his people. Many were frightened by the explosion, though thankfully nothing else came up from it. He suspected that news of Fanghorn’s demise would soon reach them and then similarly another envoy sent to the king, suspecting a terrorist attack. At least the party had a head start to inform the king of the events that actually transpired.

	As time passed, the shadows cast by the sun slowly covered the path, casting the party in shade. Eventually even the distinct shadows blended as the sunlight disappeared entirely, leaving only the moon and stars to light the sky. With Hdur fast approaching, perhaps it was time for a break. After several hours, surely the riders would be stiff.

	Sure enough, they stopped by the inn where they had first reconvened since Kindeance. Solomon dismounted the horse, letting it lap up water from a near trough. Solomon noticed that neither Silas or his men were present. Perhaps they continued forward rather than stop. Cedar went to the inn, and Jazdia seemed content waiting outside. It looks as though a proper break was in order. Petra landed near the cart, staying close to it to avoid as few eyes as possible. It was a good choice given moments later a couple had entered the inn. Curious was their nonreaction to Baker conversing with Cedar.

	They were half way home now, and beyond the moment Kirsten met up with Jazdia, there hasn’t been any disturbances or note worthy obstacles. Still though, Solomon was wary. If Silas was to do something, his opportunities were quickly decreasing. Now that the cover of darkness blanketed most of the town, Solomon had each of his shadows accompany his colleagues without revealing themselves and without disturbance. One already was with the prince since Fanghorn. The others went to Yvonne, Cedar, Kaito, Matilda, and Jazdia. Capable Solomon’s allies were, and unlikely something were to happen, but at least now they had another level of sentry. A last resort of sorts to seek help.

	With that done, Solomon gave some greeting to Petra, then wandered near Jazdia, “Are not not famished?” he asked, noticing how Jazdia seemed to shy away from Baker’s invitation, “I would recommend a warm meal and water. You’re still recovering and need as much energy as you can get. While we are here, perhaps I can also change your bandages. The inn would offer considerable privacy.