'Bretheren in arms once we were, yet now all is well in the lands under the King.
A somewhat sarcastic tone came over his voice, and Kaldir's reaction spoke much to him, maybe more than Kaldir realized. Silvanis had no doubt of his intentions in general, though he knew he would not gain any further information as to his employ. So Silvanis lifted his tankard and said,
'To Life, and living this day!'
Silvanis stood and sat the empty tankard upon the table, and as another burst of laughter from the young Gondorian woman carried sweetly about the common room, Silvanis stepped next to Kaldir and said in a low voice,
'True words you say that one would not tell another of their business. However, this ranger of the north has at the present time an advantage.'
And with a smile, he turned and walked away toward the stairs. A nod to Gilly as he stepped up the stairs and turned to the door where Benia rested. Tapping upon the door, he looked down toward the dark stare of Kaldir as he said softly,
'Lady Nightshade? Are you awake? It is Silvanis.'
A sleepy "yes" could be heard behind the door, and he slowly pushed it open and stepped in. Letting it close softly, Silvanis stood straight by the door, saying to Benia,
'The hooded man I believe seeks you, and I believe for a bounty price somewhere. Be wary m'lady.'
His eyes were grey in the light of the westering sun in the window As she took note of Silvanis's observations.
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