Shady

Mimi followed her in, dropping her hand once they were inside so she would be ready to fight back if needed. Thankfully, it didn't appear to be necessary. At least ...

"You better stop," he snarled, drawing himself up and brandishing his sword threateningly. Four other bandits whirled around on her, raising their weapons as well. The woman with a bow ...

Mimi smiled a little and took the hand, nodding to her. "Right. Let's go, then." She took a step towards the building. Hopefully, it was vacant. Or, at the very ...

"Hand over your wealth if you don't want no trouble," the bandit snarled. "Jewelry, money, weapons. Whatever. In the bag." He shoved a burlap sack at her.

"Where is everyone staying?" Mimi asked. "What supplies do we have? Resources?"

"I think they mean with the fire," Mimi offered.

Rek rubbed his face. Gods, it was exactly who he thought it was. Absolutely the same risk as Jerica for pulling a stupid move, probably. "Alright, okay, hey-hey, no need ...

Mimi was suddenly feeling very out of place, and slipped her hood down, revealing her medusa-like serpent hair. "The name's Mimi."

"Weapons. Now." He brandished his sword threateningly. Rek swallowed hard, anxiety building up in his gut. For the briefest moment, he thought he saw Jerica in this newcomer. And gods ...

"Oi! Grab 'er!" The head bandit shouted. The bandit supposed to be watching the door gave her a shove further inside. "Lock the door!" The bandit obeyed, positioning himself squarely ...

Mimi hesitantly took it, glancing around. "... Anyone else?" She offered her other hand.

Mimi nodded. "Well enough, I suppose... well... I guess we can hope it's good enough."

Mimi hesitantly shuffled a little closer. "... I... suppose... I could follow..."

Mimi hesitantly walked nearer. "And you're sure we can get through it?"

Mimi wasn't so sure. "And where does the portal go? Why are you so sure?"