Hildigrim turns a little further, adding Carl to his and Hex’s conversation. His eyes brush the empty area behind the dwarf, wondering where exactly Auriel might be, but then settling on the two he can see.
“If the Crown is now a Watcher safehouse of sorts, the front door won’t be a death trap, but don’t mistake it for safe either. The Welcomers don’t waste steel on the unwary — they just mark your face, your purse, and your secrets for later. Best we go in with eyes wide open.”
His hand involuntarily goes to his purse, thumb tapping the drawstring before he pulls it away.
“We may need to pay a tax to enter — with coin or information — but I believe we will be welcomed—” The halfling’s face flinches at the unintentional pun. “… with the truthful explanation of seeking Glevith at Aya’s suggestion. Hopefully the fact that he already has a history with the Harpers will also soften their defense. Getting caught sneaking in another way will most likely hurt any chance we have.”
He turns to watch the door, but as another thought crosses his mind, he looks back again. “Auriel should follow Hex, with Carl last. That will reduce the chance of him getting caught outside.”
He doesn't like their chances, but in desperate times such as these, a positive outcome is worth the risk.
Hildigrim turns a little further, adding Carl to his and Hex’s conversation. His eyes brush the empty area behind the dwarf, wondering where exactly Auriel might be, but then settling on the two he can see.
“If the Crown is now a Watcher safehouse of sorts, the front door won’t be a death trap, but don’t mistake it for safe either. The Welcomers don’t waste steel on the unwary — they just mark your face, your purse, and your secrets for later. Best we go in with eyes wide open.”
His hand involuntarily goes to his purse, thumb tapping the drawstring before he pulls it away.
“We may need to pay a tax to enter — with coin or information — but I believe we will be welcomed—” The halfling’s face flinches at the unintentional pun. “… with the truthful explanation of seeking Glevith at Aya’s suggestion. Hopefully the fact that he already has a history with the Harpers will also soften their defense. Getting caught sneaking in another way will most likely hurt any chance we have.”
He turns to watch the door, but as another thought crosses his mind, he looks back again. “Auriel should follow Hex, with Carl last. That will reduce the chance of him getting caught outside.”
He doesn't like their chances, but in desperate times such as these, a positive outcome is worth the risk.
Hex nods and stands back up to full height. "Sounds good. Lead the way. And I hope you heard that, Auriel, wherever you are."