Starting out|Haven, Ilyamen

[Northen Light36]

The next morning Acqua returns to Taurus' house with her suppiles replenished. As she knocks on the door a small, ginger cat bounds out of the shadows and onto Acqua's shoulder.
"Ah, there you are," remarks Acqua, scratching the cat behind an ear.

[Kender Bard]

Taurus opens the door, then smiles seeing who it is. He walks out, pack already slung and another bag hanging by a strap around his shoulder. From the sounds of things, there's more papers in there than anything else. "Excellent! Ready to go?"

[Northen Light36]

"Of course," agrees Acqua with a smile. She eyes his bags and warns, "I hope you don't have anything too valuable in there. I've found that if you lose anything while traveling, it'll be the one thing you least want to lose."

[Kender Bard]

Taurus looks somber and worried at the notion, but shakes his head. "I'm sure most of my cargo will get there safely. Let us go." From the pack at his side, he pulls out a map and studies it a moment.

[Northen Light36]

Acqua glances over his shoulder to study the map. "How about we go this way?" she suggests, tracing a route with her finger. "I admit, my map reading isn't the best, but I'm fairly certain that's the easiest route."

[Kender Bard]

Taurus frowns thoughtfully. "Yes, but do you want to risk cutting a path so close to Lacuna?"

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"It is risky," agrees Acqua. "But it wouldn't be the first time I've been in a clear city or town. And any other route is going to add a fair bit of time on to our journey." She looks at him. "It's up to you though. How quickly do you want to get to the Maelstroms?"

[Kender Bard]

"As quickly as possible," he admits, rolling the map back up. "We'll pass around Lacuna as best as we can. I'd hate to find my journey come to an abrupt end there. I don't suppose you know why Mind types are so rare to find do you?"

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Acqua shakes her head, earning a cry of protest from the cat. "Oh hush Faith," she scolds then turns her attention to Taurus again. "I have no idea," she admits honestly. "But don't worry too much about Lacuna. If we're careful we should be just fine. Come on, let's get started. It's going to rain today, so I'd like to cover as much distance as possible... Unless you're not bothered by getting wet?" She looks at him questioningly.

[Kender Bard]

Taurus shook his head, but added, "I don't want my things to get wet, so you're right. We'll walk and talk." Doing just that, he continues, "Mind types are highly prized by the Clear hunters. Not to boast, but we're more sought after than the elementals. Mind types.. Are able to break free of their master's grip." He says this with a touch of pride before continuing. "However, if they can keep us long enough, our powers make us an invaluable tool in catching other elementals."

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"I know," replies Acqua, walking with Taurus. "Which is why I have no intention of letting either of us get caught." Grinning, Acqua adds, "Besides, it would be such a blow to my pride if I got myself caught by a clear."

[Kender Bard]

Taurus chuckled softly at that. "Are you sure you're not hiding a Storm sign somewhere on you? Your personality reminds me of the last Storm type I knew."

[Northen Light36]

"If I am, I've hidden it so well I don't know about it," replies Acqua, amused. "I guess Aramo rubbed off on me a little." She fakes a horrifed shudder. "Ugh, that's a awful idea."

[Kender Bard]

Taurus raised his brow curiously. "If he saved you, and taught you how to survive, then how can you say that?"

[Northen Light36]

"Because Amaro is about as sweet temptered as a Ankheg," responds Acqua, grinning. "Don't get me wrong, I respect and like him, although if we find him and you say I said that I'll deny it, but I certainly don't think the world needs anyone else acting like him." She grins. "Besides, if we find him you'll see that he'd say the same about me."