"If you don't mind me asking, what is the purpose of your visit to Elnoria?" Valen asked as they sat around the fire, the full moon shining overhead. "I'm quite familiar with the walled cities of Elnoria. I'm sure I can repay your generosity by being an adequate guide."
"Repay?" Ren waved away his words. "No need for that. Your brilliant company is enough."
"Brilliant company?" Thorn snorted from where he sat beside Valen. "No offense to you but this is the first time you've spoken since noon." Thorn grinned at the man. "I quite like the quiet warrior look if I'm being honest. I might try it out myself."
"I'd pay good money to see that." Elias chuckled as he turned the rabbits roasting on the spit over the fire. That would be their dinner.
"How much are we talking about here?" Thorn smirked. "Ten gold coins?"
"In your dreams."
Ren chuckled, turning back to Valen. "You grew up in Elnoria, right?"
"Yes, I did." The man nodded solemnly.
