Divine Journey

Taking his gaze away from the ever-growing crowd of "volunteers," Coldreйн hopefully surveyed the other patrons of the tavern. He had been sitting here for too long without any progress, and if these lizards joined him as well, the whole venture would have a high chance of failing. And that would be a blow to his reputation, finances, and would lead to trouble in the near future in the form of strong and angry people, with a recommendation from the disgruntled client to "skin him, quarter him, gut him" – in short, an order to "cut him up/kill him," and even that would be the most humane option. No, this scenario was completely unacceptable; it was time to do something.
Fortunately, there was a very attractive girl in the tavern, and she was dressed in rather extravagant clothes. And with good taste, it should be noted. A mage? Perhaps. Why not take a chance?

Without much remorse and without bothering himself with unnecessary explanations, Coldreйн left his "group" and confidently headed towards the girl.

– Good morning," Mathias greeted her in a soft, friendly voice, "what is such a beautiful woman doing in such a terrible place as this?