Sayn nodded. "Yes, well..." She cleared her throat, pausing a moment to consider where to begin.
"I suppose first I should tell you that our destination is Candlekeep. Our task is merely to make a delivery to a sage at the fortress. I admit it is of some importance, but worry not. Candlekeep is more than safe, as are certain roads leading to it, and anybody on those roads is not bound to care about a pair of poor..." She paused, her gaze flicking to Xiang's new purchase, and grinned. "Hooded women." She did not mention what was to be delivered, merely tapped her fingers and shot glances toward the kitchen in an effort to stall.
The meal was lay before them a few minutes later, and Sayn took a sip of wine before speaking again.
"Other than that, simply be sure to wear comfortable shoes. It's a long walk before we reach the next inn."
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