Re: Near Al Menir
After careful consideration for several minutes, Haveron has considered many points. There was Burke and his offer of assistance, and commentary about words being empty. Haveron was inclined to believe a part of that, but there were subtleties in communication that spoke loudly of one's character. Burke seemed to be a simple but honest man as far as he could tell. In the moment Haveron decided he could accept Burke as part of the group, although he sad nothing.
Ryojin was a different man, but also similar. He seemed earnest, and honest, although he definitely was different than the rest of the people in the town. Not many people went unarmed in foreign territory. And yet he had no scars or outward injuries to indicate he had been bested by men with metal weapons and armor. There was circumstantial evidence to indicate his confidence was not misplaced. He also seemed like he might make a worthy addition to the group.
Haveron didn't need to say anything on either subject. Both men had accompanied them through the market, and so their presence implied they had been accepted to the group. He had already accepted them with his non-verbal behavior. The rest of the group also seemed to have accepted them, since no one had said anything or changed the way they were acting.
Instead, Haveron turns to address Hakim Abd Tajir, who had led them to the inn.
"Hakim, please secure rooms for everyone here as appropriate. We will bathe and find a few moments of comfort before we start our business anew.
While we rid ourselves of our travel dirt, please locate native garb for the people who wish to rent some. We should dress the part while we are here, to better facilitate the work we need to achieve.
Finally, please contact the Sage there is here in town. We would much prefer he come to us, rather than going to him. We will make it worth his while if necessary. I prefer to organize the group as a whole rather than having people in and out in small groups. Plus, I am particularly interested in the sword."
With a nod to Gareth Haveron continues.
"The weapon may be valuable to us. It would be worth discussing an arrangement to keep it with the group, rather than selling it. We may have need of it out in the wild, where money will do us no good. Thus, it would be worth having everyone present when it is appraised, so we all know who would most benefit from it's services.
Oh, and please take Omar and Amelia with you, and show them around on your way. I would like for them to be familiar with the layout of the area in case we return at a later date. "