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Calleus had reached the market. It was the busy center of trade for Illia, and if you wanted anything legal it was the place to find it. The gaggle of people had not reached it's critical mass, but that would be along shortly. The people there moved hurriedly as they where eager to leave the market before the prime crowd gathered. They almost looked like an assortment of chickens looking for specific kernels of seed. The mummers of the crowd seemed to revolve around some pervert thief that had only recently been apprehended by the guards.

It only took a few seconds for someone in the crowd to recognize Calleus. "It's Lord Calleus!" shouted a nearby pottery salesman. I told them not to call me that. Old habits are tougher to kill than a imbedded tick. The shout silenced the crowd and, as if by magic, a circle of clear road expanded around Calleus and his guards. Then, as if it was a practiced routine, they all began to shout and show their wares to Calleus. Each hoping THE Calleus Elgan, Leader of the Illian Military, Founder of the Blood Tithe, and Savior of Illia, would buy their wares. It was all he could manage to have his guards push through the fervent mob and reach the produce vendors, without shouting at them all to shut up. Power is one thing but to deal with celebrity status is something I've never wanted. He did his best to keep a passive face, but he could feel the pull of a frown beginning to form.

At the stall a tall and lanky man produced a large bag of apples, Calleus had become a regular and the vendor knew just what Calleus liked. He argued with the vendor, as he did everyday, to pay for the apples. Eventually, he placed the bag of gold on the stall and left, apples in hand, so the vendor could not refuse.

Calleus and his guards finally left the square and the noise behind. They had reached the safety of the training grounds, and only military personnel where permitted. As they entered an aid, Eve Jasper, approached Calleus and saluted. "L- General Elgan, I have a message from Commander North! He says that he has taken care of the Bandit problem." Calleus smiled a little as she stumbled on his title. At least some can learn, even if they are just my subordinates." They continued walking across the training grounds as she relayed the bandit attack and Maximillion's methods.

"Report back to Commander North, make sure to address him as I have." He hates it when I order him by his title. He thought as a wolfish grin appear on his face. He snapped back quickly and continued. "Tell him that I want his full report in an hour. I wish to speak with him personally." Miss Jasper saluted perfectly again shouting, "Yes, General!" as she sprinted off to find Maximillion. I imagine it will take her some time to find Max, he is probably off gallivanting or showing off.