[IRP] Beginnings of Change

[Andy]

"Very well. We check for this monk, then save the detainees," Ambrose nodded, sheathing his blade as he followed Paige and Yuri closely, though not so closely as to cause fright. The lamps were lit in the town, but it appeared most of the Keepers were back at the checkpoint, with only a few roaming the empty streets. His eyes darted around, making sure the paths were clear of other Keepers of Sanctity. His ears focused on the sounds around him, ambient noise, a cat hissing... he monitored their positions amid the situation as best he could.

Cassandra, the former spy, had gone ahead of them to confirm Yuri's story. A good choice. Prudent. And if Yuri was lying, well, killing him wouldn't really send a strong message to them, would it? He was young, likely low-ranking in their heirarchy. To send a message, one of the ones in charge had to die, and all the detainees had to be set free.

They would flee... or join him. Either way, victory against the emperor, on a small scale.

Even the smallest stones, however, could instigate a landslide.