Mina returns to the table where the others are. She actively tries to ignore the unwanted Merk, and reaches for her mug to take a gulp of it. She'll then have another spoonful of the meal, then tell the others she'll be going upstairs to see 'who isn't there' and to come after her if she isn't back down in the span of ten minutes.
Gathering her things, she then sets off upstairs.
Carnosus stepped into the bathing area set up for the men, he sighed and set out a clean set of cloths for himself, he stripped down and got in quickly, he didn't like bathing around others. As he scrubbed himself he winced and grunted in pain as he got soap in the slash on his chest, he finished and got out, dried, and dressed in fresh cloths as quick as he could, he checked his pockets and sighed happily as he found his pendant, he put it in the pocket of the new pants he was wearing, he carried his sword on his back as always even though he didn't have his armor on, he walked out with his things and smiled when he saw Anntreen, the young ranger felt less stressed after a god bath and walked over to Anntreen, he smiled at her, he looked even more like his age now that the dirt from his travels was washed away, there was a faint red line showing through his white shirt, the material was thin and his wound was still red and raw. "I have to say, I don't like bathing in public but the water did wonders for me. So, want to find a quiet place to talk?"
"I don't know those people. Just Mina and Ja'laron." The elf responds to Ceza.
Jeaal nods to Mina, "Don't worry. If there are any problems, yell and I'll come running. Limping. Whatever, I'll be there quickly, is my point."
AT THE INN
After some time, the guards lose interest in what's going on at the table and head back to their mugs and their friends. The old server, still waiting for the payment to be performed, addresses Ceza Feuro in an annoyed tone: "Lad, I'm not willing to wait here for the whole night! You got your meal, I expect my silver".
Mina heads upstairs, looking for whatever pushed Butch to set up his little show. Walking along the narrow corridor, she notices that one of the doors, the last one on the right side, where she slept with the girls two nights before, has been left ajar. As soon as she approaches the room, a gloved hand sprints out of the opening and grabs her arm, pulling her inside. Mina finds herself in the familiar room. At the dim light of a candle the druid sees a hooded figure standing in front of her. She is about to react, alarmed by the rapid succession of the events, when a cascade of blonde hairs erupts from the dark hood revealing the identity of her opponent.
"I never imagined it would be so difficult to talk for a few minutes with one of you girls", says Abigail Goatshearer with a half smile. "So, still hunting for "Bandits"?", she asks pronouncing the last word in a sarcastic way.
AT THE RANCH
You enjoy your bath: after a day full of action and risks, a moment of relax is just what you need. Anntreen and Carnosus look for a secluded spot suitable for a private conversation while Tomas organizes the activities for tomorrow. Krusten heads to the main room (Which is not downstairs) leaving Ferrin alone with the study of the mysterious parchment you found near the basket of crystallized berries. Slowly, the words take form before his eyes. Is a riddle. An activation spell disguised as a riddle, to be more precise. Not an easy thing to do, as Ferrin knows very well, because the text contains no reference to the effect of the spell it is intended to trigger. For it to work, it must be read aloud: up to the Halfling if he wants to do it now or wait for the group to get reunited first.
While you are still busy with your activities, another server shows up to inform you that an arranged meal has been prepared for you in the common room.
"Ah ha! But whats does it do's?" Ferrin is elated and still confused at the same time. He begins mumbling the riddle to himself when the mention of food tears his attention away. He stuffs the parchment in a pouch and hurries out to the common room. "Mmmmm, this smells delicious!" He licks his lips and gives a little squeak of anticipation. He digs in to the food without waiting for anyone else to show up.
Out of Character: He absolutely would have absentmindedly read the spell by himself, but food always wins out in his mind! :D
Tomas goes to the meal, has his fill and then heads back to the lodging. He realised that he hadn't checked that his old belongings were there! Once he checked that, he returns and asks the butler for access to a sudy, Tomas needed some paper, a quill and ink.