Yuri Lehrer was packing up his campsite, why? Because a couple of days prior he’d been to the Martial Association to ask a man named Cooper Zelt about any jobs that may have required his services, Cooper had shaken his head before seemingly remembering something
“Well, there is a job coming up, but not for another couple of days, it’s a standard caravan escort job, you would be required to keep an eye on the caravan for a couple of days until the guard changes over then return back here for payment.” Yuri nodded at what had been said before asking a question
“Might I know what I will be helping to guard?” Cooper’s facial expression was uncertain, because though he knew Yuri he hadn’t really worked with him, but after a couple of moments he decided it was likely harmless
“Some personal possessions and other supplies, if you are interested report back here in two days time, I’ll give you more relevant information then.” With that the meeting concluded and Yuri made his way to his campsite.
Back in the present, Yuri was making sure that his tent’s lay line pegs were all removed from the ground, when that was done, he removed the lay lines and rolled them up, placing them in the saddle bag on the ground near him with the pegs. Turning his attention to the canvas of the tent, Yuri set about folding it and rolling it up until it was small enough to fit across the back of Theophanes and the saddle packs, when he had completed that task, he got a couple of short lengths of rope and used them to tie the canvas into shape. After sorting out the tent and his sleeping gear, Yuri moved about the clearing he had been calling home, removing as many traces of his existence from it as possible, starting with the camp fire, and moving onto the other things he’d used during his time occupying this space. When he was completely done, Yuri sighed to himself then saddled Theophanes, and put the saddle bags in place before placing his tent and sleeping gear on top of the lot, tying them down with another length of rope. When he looked back at what was formerly his campsite, Yuri smiled and thought to himself
I’ll be back soon so until then... I guess this is goodbye? Turning away from the campsite, Yuri mounted Theophanes patting his mount’s neck and speaking softly to him
“OK boy, you know where we’re going so let’s go.” Theophanes responded to his owner’s voice by setting out at a canter towards Zeltiva and the Martial Association.
When Yuri arrived at the Martial Association he found himself early, and decided to seek out Cooper Zelt for the extra information he’d been told he would receive, it only took him a couple of minutes for him to find the dark haired man he had been seeking, bowing his head in deference to his employer, Yuri greeted Mr. Zelt formally then asked his question
“Good morning Mr. Zelt... I don’t suppose I could get any relevant information off of you while we’re both here?” Cooper looked at Yuri and said
“The job will likely take two or three days, you’ll be guarding some personal effects and other supplies from the city until the guard is changed over, it would help if you were already...” Cooper trailed off as he noticed Yuri’s broadsword hanging at his side
“Armed, which I suppose you already are... The escort group will likely consist of approximately four to six people, and if you don’t have some already, get some supplies, likely enough for two people, and a tent to fit multiple persons just in case, also the rendezvous will be the city gates in approximately 2 bells.” Yuri nodded at the words; there was always the chance that someone would be unprepared, when he was sure that Me. Zelt was finished Yuri spoke quietly
“By your leave, I’ll return here when I’ve gotten my extra supplies.” When he finished speaking, Yuri made his way out of the building and grabbed Theophanes by the reigns, and led him into the city.
While he walked around leading Theophanes, Yuri bought
the extra suppliesTBD by Grader, please put in grade he needed before getting ready to head back up to the Martial Association, putting the supplies into the saddlebag that didn’t contain his camping equipment. He then turned himself towards the place he had to go, Yuri continued to lead Theophanes, deciding that riding him wouldn’t be a terribly wise choice, and that he just didn’t want to. As he made his way towards the Martial Association, Yuri wondered who he might be working with on this assignment, and whether it may be anyone he knew, when he re-arrived at the building Yuri walked over to the place he’d put Theophanes when he’d visited earlier and decided to double check he had everything he would need when he caught some movement in his peripheral vision, turning his head towards the source of the distraction he was rather surprised to see Saraphina, the Tiger Kelvic he had met one day in his camp and sparred with on the beach last season walking over to another horse in the yard, thinking quickly to himself Yuri wondered somewhat hopefully whether she would be joining him
It would be nice for someone I know to join me, we would be able to catch up and chat. With that thought out of the way Yuri decided to make himself known by walking out from behind Theophanes, who wasn’t too nervous of the predator, and called out to her
“Why hello there, long time no see Saraphina! What brings you to the Martial Association?” As he made his way towards Saraphina, Theophanes followed him cheekily, before trotting out from behind him and nudging Saraphina playfully, Yuri just smiled and sighed before saying
“He likes you. But this is the first time he has... nuzzled someone without me telling him to.”