Shadowed Stranger|Rivenway | Ronduin

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A solitary boat glided up to a dock and scratched lightly against it, a pale hand reached out, and grabbed the rough wood, stopping the boat from continuing forward.

The occupant was shrouded in a thick, black cloak, cowl pulled forward as much as it could be, protecting against the sudden chill rising off of the water.

After the boat was stopped as much as it was could be, the cloaked person deftly jumped from the boat to the dock. The cloth rustled softly as a hand rose and pulled the hood back just enough to get a good glimpse of the city.

A sudden wind rose and blew the hood back long enough to reveal Dahlia's face. A quick twitch of her wrists snapped it back into place and she grimaced. Tummy rumbling, she sighed; she was hungry and her last meal was this boats owner several days past.

Perhaps, she thought as she went towards city proper, a meal might present itself to her.

[Northen Light36]

Artica watches the newly arrived girl and grimaces in sympathy. It doesn't look like she's eatten in awhile. Taking pity on her, Artica calls, "Chilly morning isn't it?"

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Dahlia was taken aback by the sudden voice and turned to peer at the speaker. "It is indeed cold. Certainly far more, then I am truly used to," she answered honestly, taking a few steps in her direction.

[Northen Light36]

Artica chuckles, but nods sympathicly. "Where are you from?" she asks, walking over. There's an easy confindence about the woman that suggests why she's so comfortable chatting to strangers. This woman is a seasoned fighter and there's probably very little that frightens her. "My sister's from Naurorod and you'd think I was torturing her whenever I suggest she visit me."

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"Well," Dahlia answered slowly. "Naurorod is a very warm climate area. I'm," she paused and put a slender finger to her lips as if thinking. "From many places. I traveled a lot with my family and they never stopped for too long anywhere."

Taking a little more time to look at the woman, she asked, "Are you perhaps a fighter?"

[Northen Light36]

"You could say that," Artica chuckles, holding out a hand to shake. "My name's Artica. What's yours?"

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Taking the hand, she shook it and let go quickly. "I go by...I mean, my name is Dahlia. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Artica."

She hunched her shoulders against the wind. "Would you perhaps know of some place warm to go, I am cold," she said and blinked when her stomach rumbled slightly. "And hungry."

[Northen Light36]

Artica laughs, but it's a sympathic laugh. "There's a tavern nearby. How about we head there and I buy you a meal while you tell me what brought you to Ronduin?"

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She lowered her head humbly and smiled. "Yes, of course. I would love to," she murmured softly, adjusting her cloak about her shoulders.

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"Sounds good," Artica replies. Smiling, she reads the way towards the taven, waving to the wait staff. "Two serves of the house special please!"

"Sure thing, Artica," a young woman replies, hurrying into the kitchen.

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Looking about, Dahlia smiled and nodded. "It is nice in here. Warm, and smells good," smiling again, she pointed to a table. "Shall we sit?"

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"That sounds good," Artica agrees, taking a seat. "So tell me about yourself. What brings you to the city of healing?"

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"Comfort, protection and..." she tilts her head to one side, thinking, with one finger pressed against her pale cheek. "A chance to gather any sort of information." She smiled tightly. "I am a sort of collector of interesting info, I guess."

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"Really? That's an interresting hobby," Artica chuckles. "Well, Ronduin's a very safe city, so I'm sure you'll be comfortable here."

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Dahlia lowered her head and smiled, mostly to herself, but still making a show of companionship. "Well, that's all very well and good, as I've really no idea as to how long I will remain here in this city. Perhaps I will stay a while, and soak in the natural ambiance of this place."