[IRP] As Firm as a Mountain

[WyvernSlayer]

Satsume absorbed the incident with the false doctor with surprising ennui. It confirmed his own suspicions about the young woman – she was a Lycian noble. He kept silent as the rogue he had pointed toward his home earlier spoke again, trying to comprehend the gravity of the situation. That’s when he heard something from the lady that elicited a response:

“He will escort me back to the inn.” Satsume felt a tug on his sleeve.

“Come again?” Satsume interjected. The noblewoman didn’t seem to pay it any mention, and continued arguing with her vassal.

"They already know I am the lady of Laus. In order to avoid actively taking a stance against Lycia, they cannot offer me refuge. Sir Knight, if you will.” She tugged at his sleeve again.

“Now hold on a minute-“ Satsume began, but a look at the girl’s eyes didn’t seem to give off an air of expectancy. He stared at her for a moment, then finally sighed and got to his feet. “…very well.”

"The two of you can get out the back,” said the alchemist.

“Sure,” said Satsume. He slid his arms underneath the lady’s back and thighs. “Hang on.” He hoisted her from the cot without much trouble. And with that, they were on their way. Blasted nobles, he mused silently. Seems like all of my trouble starts with them these days.

As Satsume skirted around the edge of the camp, girl in his arms, he figured it was as good a time as any to strike up a little conversation.

“What’s your name?” Satsume was careful to keep his eyes low to avoid tripping on anything and risk caber-tossing his cargo. He didn’t even notice that he was straying a bit close to the well area of the camp, where a line of refugees stood waiting for water. A short tug on his sleeve alerted Satsume to the situation, and he hastily stepped away from them, moving toward the tree line.

“Even better,” Satsume said, “Your man there has a point - why do you trust me?”