| Thaltos emerged from the forest through which he had been traveling to find himself at a road. He looked up and down it both ways, trying to decide which way to go. The curves of the winding wood limited the extent of his vision, and there were no hints as to which way the nearest town laid.
As he was about to just pick a random direction, he saw a figure come around the bend a small distance away.
As Torque made his way towards town, Thaltos scrutinized him. This man evidently knew where he was going, perhaps he would be able to assist him with directions. Thaltos sheathed the Shears across his back, which he had been using as dual machetes to clear his path through the woods, and picked a tree on the side of the road that would be easily visible to the traveler. Leaning against the tree and crossing his arms, Thaltos waited as Torque approached. |