[IRP] Retreat to Nowhere

[thenoun]

The sudden burst of unnatural black smog caught Morgan off guard. She was just outside the blast, but still briefly stumbled back in surprise. It seemed the swordsman had created the distraction this time; he was dragging his companion away from their assailant and into the woods. As he fled, he beckoned for Morgan to join them, stating their destination was Bern. Morgan sprinted to catch up with the pair before slowing to keep pace with them.

"Nice job on the smoke bomb diversion" Morgan said to the cloaked man. "I might've been skewered back there without it. I'd give you a proper thanks, but I don't think we've had much time for introductions just yet."