[IRP] The Highest Spire

[Andy]

"Oh, relax, Roland," Ambrose said in reply to his comrade in arms. "I knew she wasn't near my age. It is better to ask the question of a young woman than an older one, and I wanted to know... After all, I wielded a sword when I was her age in my hometown's defense." The mercenary looked over to Roland, then back at Renata. "Assuming the clergy believes the messenger, the villagers here will benefit from your bounty, Renata. I think striking Albert's head off in the night would only hurt their lives right now. Much as he is irritating, his death now will be proof that you are alive and that Roland and I have gone back on our word. Or at least that something is fishy here.

"Besides, the mayor isn't actively making things worse."

Ambrose shrugged. "I won't harm him just yet, if at all. If you to want to do that, it's your business."