Kirvo Nadav studied his map as he walked down the road towards the checkpoint out of Patet, he really couldn't be choosing a worse time to leave, but it might make re-entering Rutilus easier. Then again they were at war with Virens, he had no opinion on the war he wasn't proud of one particular area of land they was deemed his home, he just happened to grow up in the Rutilus portion of the Ponte desert. as he continued down the path he noticed several people crowded around the checkpoint, either a lot of people were eager to leave or something was wrong,upon closer inspection he noticed everyone was waiting, and the guards at the barrier were just there to keep the crowds calm, which meant the wizard wasn't there, which in turn meant this would take longer than he had hoped. He began to wonder if this was even worth the trouble, but that insatiable wanderlust he once had was gone, he just wanted to go home now, despite home probably not being the same as when he left, but he would have a fortune to sit upon once he returned.
As Kirvo walked closer to the border he noticed a group of people who stood out to him, he saw plenty of explorers and adventures a long the way but these people were different they didn't seem to know eachother, all the other groups looked like they knew one another and were preparing for some great journey. These three however hung around one another by convenience, they were probably all going alone at some point but ended up here. This gave Kirvo an idea, he'd have much less trouble getting to Rutilus with a group, he much preferred to be alone, but no one would question him with three other people around, he'd be just another adventurer to the passerby. The only problem was is that they were probably not headed to Rutilus, however if they were going into Virens he could go as far west as possible once he got there and head home. It wasn't his best plan but it gave him a better chance to not be recognized and increased his survival. After little deliberation Kirvo headed towards the group.
"Pardon me, I couldn't help but notice that you three were waiting here, does anyone know where the mage is?" Kirvo said motion towards the checkpoint. "And forgive my intrusion, I am Kirvo Nadav." He said whilst extending his hand to the men, and shaking their hands shortly, then bowing slightly at the young mage. "Also... If it isn't too much to ask I don't suppose this group is headed towards Virens? everyone seems to be going north with this plague business."