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As the trio discussed their tactics, and how they may make way to Nogard, the sound of the tavern doors, accompanied with a slight hush of the bar's rabble that often comes when someone well known enters the area. Though, now was not the time to be distracted by the local celebrities, or trouble makers for that matter. "Well, we've got three options here. Walk through the forest, and risk being caught by the Dark Elves; fly to Nogard and raise the alerts of the Elves; and go beneath it all, perhaps passing through Dwarven territories." Gustav placed his hand on the table. "I vote for the waterways." His tone was serious, and the fire in his eyes was beginning to light. "The dwarves may be a bit stubborn, but they won't attack for no reason. We may be detained until the local Patriarch deems us as harmless - figuratively, of course - but that should be the most of it." Gustav continued mulling over the options in his head "As for the Dark Elves..." at that moment, a man approached from behind Anya, and placed his hand upon her. With his quiet greeting, Gustav paused for a moment, and silently acknowledged him with a nod. "...They may not be an issue. They're territories are above ground, and are known to be somewhat hesitant when it comes to tunnel and cave systems. The waterways seem our best option."

Now that business was out of the way for now, Gustav looked up to the man now present. "Good day." he now verbalize his greeting, his expression remaining serious, his eyes still ablaze. As Anya spoke of him, Gustav nodded and gave an informal salute. "Gustav Adler." he stated gruffly, though he took notice of the way Anya referred to him, and her hesitation to do so. "And I believe the Guard Captain will be able to aid us well, given we can get to him with tangible data." The night folded his arms, and looked toward the table. "Old bastard was always a 'facts and numbers' type, after all..."

Gustav listened quietly as Elnin interrogated his wife of the vision, and Dark Elves, and he chimed in for a moment. "The only proof I would have is that they attacked me on the way here. I may have been close to their territory, but it was on one of the protected trade routes..." Gustav now came to a sudden realization, "...Without a guard to be found, now that I think of it. There may be more evidence present than I'd originally thought..."

Next, Feran presented his evidence. As he listened silently, Gustav shook his head at the Elf's comment. "Come now, leave personal grievances aside, Feran. This is a serious matter, and you'll be getting involved one way or another. May as well work with the people who have at least a shred of information, right?" He spoke confidently, a bit tickled at the fact that a human, a young one at that, had just instilled wisdom to an Elf. One centuries old. "What we do know, is that if this truly comes to pass, we'll need all the help we can get."