[h3]Freagon, Irah, Lhirin, Yanin, Jaelnec, Nabi, Jordan and Madara – Fadewatcher station, Borstown[/h3]
“I'd like to say one thing 'fore we leave,” Vela announced, raising a diminutive hand – which only brought it up to the stomach of most of them – to halt them from leaving just yet. “Thing've been movin' real fast, and I want you all to know that I really appreciate how willin' y'all are to rush into danger to save someone you've never even met. Y'all haven't even gotten your reward for helpin' with your first job, yet you're offerin' your resources and riskin' your lives for a second one. Believe me, I haven't forgotten 'bout it.”
In the back of the crowd, furthest removed from the table and mostly forgotten during the proceedings, Tedwyn perked up and started paying close attention at the word “reward”.
She sighed. “'Course, I don't have...” Her eyes quickly scanned across the room, counting the people present. “...four hundred rodlin on me, but you'll get it when we return. Even if somethin' happens to me, ask Kylie or Wade – my housekeepers – and they'll handle it.”
“I helped, too!” Tedwyn suddenly interjected, moving to join them as if he had been part of their group all along. “I fought the vile creatures at the manor!”
Shooting the man an extremely critical look, the baroness turned back to the group with an overbearing expression. “Well? Did he?”