Her response drew a quick but genuine smile out of him, taking some of the heavy dread out of his face and eyes. His body also relaxed, minutely but he looked less on a hair trigger to fight or flight.

"It takes a few days," he agreed and in a tone that was intended to be one of commiseration. The small smile fell away and a genuine hint of concern brushed his expression as he looked up at the sky and then around the town.

"First thing you and your friend should do is secure shelter. Find a house that doesn't have any current occupants and set up shop. If you'd rather have other people around there is also a boarding house that some share. Regardless, make sure you have shelter before dark."