Marcus turns as the ladies approach, at the Human's turning to them. He turns back as Iago queries on the sword. Marcus shakes his head.
"All I can say is that she found it, or perhaps was drawn to it, on our last excursion to deal with some interruptions to a local trade route. Beyond that, it is her story to tell. Speaking of stories to tell, we can keep talking while walking. If we are all going to see this loremaster, traveling together is as good a way as any, I would think."
He gives an inquiring look to his companions, at least for this trip through Venza's bustling streets.