[SRP] Manhunt

[Toogee]

Paige had never had to hide from law enforcement; hiding from people that might do her harm was a completely new experience. That's when it truly hit her: she was a criminal. On one side was a murderer, the other a fugitive. As far as she knew, the Empire would treat her the same and punish just as severely.

After the soldiers had cleared out, the stranger began casually mentioning his crimes. Killing, maiming, assassin guilds. Those would certainly put anyone on a wanted list. Yet Shad countered by claiming that the Church must have known they had found something in that burnt book.

"I would agree that it's more than a coincidence," Paige replied to Shad. "They just don't know what I found. I tore the page out before I left. I still have it with me. I figured it might prove useful at some point, but I may have made things worse for myself."

Though her voice was calm, Paige's hands were shaking over how things had unraveled. She kept them hidden in the dark as she turned to the stranger.

"Tell me," Paige asked Ambrose. "What kind of name is Coran? I know this sounds off topic, but I assure you it is important. It is why I am down here with you."