The elder waits until Douzheng's gaze once again meets his, then speaks, placing his palm on his chest, saying "
Zaluk" and then extends a flat palm to Douzheng. Douzheng can see that the man's face is covered in scars, minor, major and imbetween.
Väinö is led for some time through a forest, traveling uphill for a long time. The hunters are kind enough to introduce themselves. The leader of the group introduces himself as
Loszeck. His brother, in the band with them is called
Vinua, and another companion in the band is named
Tavitu. They eventually take him over some miles of plains and past some fields of freshly-tilled earth to a place which they call Khalimi. There is a single dirt street leading from the end through which he entered to another side, out of view in the chilly, cloudy night. Most of the torches are out. Tavitu leads you away from the main group that continues towards the center of town, to a small house with wood and plaster walls and a thatched roof. "Väinö,
[unknown] stay here for the
[unknown]." He opens the door for you and shows you inside of the one-roomed house. There is a giant pile of dry straw piled against the opposing wall. He nods, beckoning you to rest.
Iada responds worriedly, "I'm sorry, Eetu asked that I stay to keep watch in case . . . !! Anyways, breakfast will be served an hour after daybreak." He leads you back down to the same cellar, opening the door ahead of you.
Theric, upon looking at the cot which he slept on before, it had been set up with new, clean blankets. He nods and forces an awkward smile before shutting the door, leaving only the light of the torches of the hallway through the crack in the top and bottom of the door and a lit, standing brazier nearby to the bed. The beer barrels from earlier are stacked against a wall with some crates. Thanks to this piece, the room isn't as cold as outside.
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