Shady

The messenger walked in first, Borrond close behind. The messenger spoke first. "Hello, sir! I'm a messenger here on behalf of Governor Makata."

The messenger and Borrond both stood and followed him toward the door. (Okay his name is Lieutenant Borrond Mikaelson and I was trying to go with Mikaelson but it feels ...

"The toads are harmless enough, though," Aeron said encouragingly. "They're usually out in the evenings, though. Probably all holed up by this time of night."

"Sounds good." The messenger dipped his head, finishing up his own bowl of oatmeal. There was none left. He finished off his tea and glanced at Captain Bay. "I'm ready ...

"No." He scoffed. "...But most things can hurt you. Especially after dark."

(Let's go with freshly 15 for Talia and maybe 16 for the others? They're NPCs for now unless I get an idea lol but Young. But wearing gobs of makeup ...

"Oh, yeah, those are cute," Aeron said with a nod. "But little pests. Best steer clear."

"Thank you, sir," Talia said quietly, offering a little smile and dip of her head. "We appreciate the kindness." Even if they weren't allowed to accept it. Her stomach ached.

"Mm?" Aeron glanced at them.

Talia looked up guiltily, blushing, and looked to the messenger for help. The other girls blushed profusely and kept their eyes fixed on their bowls. "This is wonderful, thank you," ...

"Yes'm." Aeron dipped his head to her. "Good night."

Talia didn't know what the mush in the bowls was, but it smelled nice and there were little berries and sugar that the soldiers were piling on top. Could she ...

"That it is." Aeron nodded in agreement, glancing around. "C'mon, I'll walk you back to the tavern. It's not safe out here."

(They're not generous lol) The messenger bowed slightly to Captain Bay. "Thank you, sir." He went and took the position set nearest the head of the table, though of course ...

Aeron bent down and grabbed their glasses for them and held them out to them. "Mm."