Now what indeed. Jigano had chosen to shift back to his human shape as they neared the Citadel walls, not wanting to be seen as a threat. It made it a lot easier to talk to the guards and get in, for another point in its favor, and since he could talk to Loren even without being shifted he saw no problem with their arrangement. Works for me, he agreed, setting out towards what looked to be a busier area of the town arrayed within the guarding walls. Shall we see what they have for sale in their market? What wonders or trinkets or necessities were arrayed, and sort of things they used for trade or currency. They were here to gather information, and that seemed like an excellent place to start. We know they want fresh foods, but perhaps there are other things we can provide in trade as well. This should give us an idea of what they already have, and what is rare here that we might make use of if we can get it more easily in the Grounds or the Greatwood. He let his thoughts tumble along, for Loren would have already worked it out on his own, but it was still good to make sure they were on the same page.
How good is your nose? Think you can sniff out the sorts of animals they use for food here? He'd be curious if they had anything new and unfamiliar that they could add to the Flora/Fauna book that Caiside had been keeping. Damn, but his friend would have loved the chance to explore this new region...
Shaking off the brief dip into memory Jigano turned his bright blue eyes to following the flow of people towards what looked like a bustling mercantile district, the smells of cookfires and roasting food cutting even through the cold as they reached the edge of a broad street lined with shops and a few outdoor food stalls with fires burning bright to sear and scorch the breads and meats for sale to passing shoppers.
How good is your nose? Think you can sniff out the sorts of animals they use for food here? He'd be curious if they had anything new and unfamiliar that they could add to the Flora/Fauna book that Caiside had been keeping. Damn, but his friend would have loved the chance to explore this new region...
Shaking off the brief dip into memory Jigano turned his bright blue eyes to following the flow of people towards what looked like a bustling mercantile district, the smells of cookfires and roasting food cutting even through the cold as they reached the edge of a broad street lined with shops and a few outdoor food stalls with fires burning bright to sear and scorch the breads and meats for sale to passing shoppers.
