[Himaran]

Meneltarmacil's post

As much as Thoronmir wanted to find another way of doing things, he had to concede that Inzillomi's plan was probably the best one to work with. He spoke up.

"I do not really like to admit this, but Inzillomi's way is really the only feasable way of getting inside the city. The way through the tombs may work, though I think you will probably find the exit to be guarded. As for acquiring the uniforms, I already have some of their major components and had them brought here a while ago so they'd be ready when I'd have to leave. If Azarmanô could wear it, he may be able to enter a nearby camp and find two other uniforms without attracting a lot of attention. Afterward, we could bring Inzillomi through the gates without a whole lot of trouble, though Azarmanô would probably need to do most of the talking to avoid too much recognition."

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Himaran's post

The group sat in silence, pondering the Lady's proposition. Risky indeed! How could they be sure that the true King's men would not take her from her "guards" and escort Inzillomi to a prison themselves? Furthermore, when news of her arrival spread, the Dark Priest himself would doubtlessly catch word of it, and the entire plan would unravel before their eyes. "My Lady," said Abarzadan, "I strongly disagree. It is too dangerous, for all of us. How do we know that you will not be removed from our custody and dumped in cell which we can never find? Then there will be two prisoners for our already weakened band to rescue." With that, he hunched down in the saddle, as if wearied by his short, passionate speech."

Azarmano exchanged glances with Inzi, and they nodded. The captain spoke softly to Abarzadan: "It is the only sure way to get us past the gate and into the city, and that is our first priority. Besides, Thoronmir here and I are well known, and guard outfits would be a convincing disguise." The former politician, who had just recently rejoined the group, nodded in approval. Abarzadan did not reply, but merely urged his horse forward, and the others followed his example. The four mounted travelers rode in complete silence, and soon arrived at the tombs. Here, their resolve would be tested yet again.