(( Outskirts of Tseraiq, Ikiagann Region, Aelkuun ))
Strathmore: Can I help you, my friend?
The man laughed. He laughed for a good long while before finally stopping. Arthur side-eyed Vaysha. Vaysha side-eyed him back.
Guide: I should be asking you that question.
Lennai: True enough. Are you our guide?
Guide: That’s me, I’m the one who will be showing you the wonders of Aelkuun.
Strathmore: Alright, lead on.
Guide: You don’t have to tell me twice.
He gave them a cheery stare and beckoned the pair to the canoes. Arthur examined him. Vaysha caught his analytical stare but she remained down low for now.
Lennai: In we go.
Arthur nodded.
Strathmore: Do we know you?
The smile vanished from the Guide’s face before quickly returning.
Guide: No, not that I’m aware of. What makes you say that?