Jansson, Desimus
You return to the Ace, and Shardorn greets you. "Who is this?" She asks, regarding Ruth. "I was not aware of this companion of yours..."
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Osius
Thomas nods to you, and returns to watching the fields outside of the city.
As you meander back to the Ace, a hand grabs your shoulder and pushes you against the wall in a particuarly shady area of the street. A face, somewhat human-like, but perhaps too gaunt, presses close to yours.
"It would be wise to keep your head down, human," A harsh voice says, in a whisper. "Asking questions about the illithid, even in a populated place such as this, is quite unwise, and may draw... unwanted attention..."
"But of course, you already know of that... your quest for the Psionicle is well-known, even among those who pay little attention to such things... you are on a journey that will determine the fate of all those who hear the call of the mind... be cautious of who you trust..."
Then, as quickly as he appeared - as the voice was most definitely that of a male - the figure fades back into the shadow without a trace.