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Ingwe chuckled; "Yeah! I've been trampled by too many Gani to get hurt from a few punches.... nothing broke so I'll have a few bruises but nothing that won't heal after a few days."

He noticed a definite shift again;the stutters that had been present right at first were back... Guess she's shy? But, he thought with a smile, she'd been courageous when it mattered so what was wrong with some stutters? He slowed down and let go of her arm.
"Sorry bout dragging you here.. but I didn't want them to start hitting you either." He patted her head like he would a little sister.. if he had one... Quiet shy people always made him feel like they needed protecting and a big brother... even if it'd just been demonstrated she could handle herself if she really needed to.

"Well, I'm grateful you did... I'd probably have ended up with more than bruises otherwise!" Ingwe gave a slightly wry chuckle; "I'm better at taking hits than dealing them out.. wish it were otherwise but haven't had training yet.." He shrugged He'd have to train someday... and maybe these encounters (which were happening a bit too often for his taste) could count as practice! If nothing else he was getting better at blocking!

"I'm Ingwe. I'd be surprised if you had seen me about.. haven't been here very long. I come from the south, like farthest south you can go in Tale."

"I should probably get going... I'd like to talk with you some more but..." Ingwe sighed and shrugged. "The groups leaving for Jauhur today. I was trying to find Serr but he's not about. Guess I'll have to come find him later."

He wanted to see if Serr wanted to be a bandit of good. Steal from the obans who'd hurt their folks and give to those who needed it. It was stealing which Serr liked.. but it was against the Obans.. which meant is was okay.. right?

He brightened up when she smiled and mentioned wanting to see the jungles to the south.
"You should come with us!" He grinned and waved his hands excitedly; "It's huge! All these tall trees that dwarf anything from my home forests! "I'm sure Talin wouldn't mind you joining us for the trip there."
He hoped so; not that she looked to be the type to join the group.. but surely Talin wouldn't mind helping others out right? it'd be a lot safer for her to travel with their group than alone! Although... he recalled two of the older members... some of them may be trouble... Talin will keep them in line, he thought trustingly; and Lirik and I can make sure nothing happens!

"I'll have to ask Talin if its okay.. but it's a lot easier to ask forgiveness than permission! So if you show up... well, Talin's a good man. I'm sure he wouldn't mind if yo joined us for the trip there."

Ingwe gave an embarrassed chuckle. "Ah.. I left with nothing! Guess I kinda jumped the ball there. We can drop by so you can talk to family and the like?"

Now that he thought about it, it would have been smarter for him to have packed before he left.. said goodbye to his mother and all that. Wonder how mad she is at me? he thought guiltily.

"I can talk to your family and all. Explain what route we're taking so they don''t get nervous." He offered.

"Familiar? Definitely don't want to leave that! You should also say bye to the parents... I kind of regret not saying bye to my mother before leaving." He shrugged. I'll send her a letter soon..

"Lead hte way! I'll follow." He gave a happy grin, he'd made a new friend today! And wouldn't have t leave after just meeting them!