Receiving the Treasure

[Lord Richard Peveril]

His delay was deliberate, the better to give his guests a much desired opportunity to refresh themselves in preparation for several days in the saddle. Aware that he was likely to prove a topic of discussion, Richard made no haste to reach the stables and spoke quietly with the stablekeeper about the quality of the horseflesh before pressing some coins into the man's hands by way of thanks for having the beasts ready to go when called.

Retreating back to the common room and his guests, he approached the table with a faint smile. "It is, and all is ready to depart when you are." Seating himself, Richard retrieved his mug, quaffing the thirst roused before his gaze returned to Marcus. "I also have the credentials you will need. The question is, do you wish to venture to Triadon, or to Twinport, as the Court will be relocating there about the time we arrive?"


Jovianus Marcus, Corialaris Lucius

[Jovianus Marcus]

Marcus shook his head at the idea of venturing out to Twinport. It didn't feel right to go there just yet. "No, let's go to Triadon first. I want to get a feeling on things. If all goes well, then we can relocate to Twinport." Going to Triadon first also assured an easier path to escape or so Marcus assumed. If most of the Royal Guard was Twinport with the King, then the security would not be quite so stringent.

He glanced to see if Lucius understood his particular line of reasoning.

Corialaris Lucius, Lord Richard Peveril

[Corialaris Lucius]

He listened to the two, trying not to frown. The entire thing was a recipe for disaster if one little thing went wrong. True, he was there to make sure it didn't, but Lucius was a man who also trusted his instincts. Those instincts told him the Demerian man across from them could not be trusted. Still, he knew to play along for now. If matters grew out of hand, he would do what was necessary.

"Agreed," when the question was posed to him. "There is no need to rush, I do not believe. I would like to get a good grasp of the lay of the land before making any rash moves."

Jovianus Marcus, Lord Richard Peveril

[Lord Richard Peveril]

Richard hid his smile, quietly pleased they saw the folly of traversing to Twinport when the jewel they sought rested ripe for the taking in Triadon. A bow of his head acknowledged their decision, one he anticipated. "Then when you have finished, and I do not seek to rush you, we will set out. We should be able to reach one of the small cities before the sun sets. If you wish to ride the full journey, it will be another two days to Triadon. Elsewise, I can secure passage on a barge for us and that will deliver us to Triadon within a day's time, give of take."

Fishing out coins, he had a strong inkling which they would choose, berths already secured in anticipation of their arrival at the port city. "Join me outside when you have finished, and we will be on our way. I'll settle up with the inn's keeper, gentlemen." Rising once more, he sketched a shallow bow and strode out without further conversation, eager to be on his way.


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