Duke: *studies him* Thank you, but if you're willing to legally free us and give us some supplies, we can find our own way back.

Kalan: *concerned little frown* Not so sure it's safe to send three young men off alone. As a father, I'd be quite cross with the man who let my son wander off alone instead of making sure he got safely home to me. *soft smile* I know you have little reason to trust, you've been hurt and treated like things. I'm truly sorry for that. I can't in good conscience just let you leave, not without a way to be sure you make it home safely. Will you concede to allowing someone to go with you?

Lunnaei: *comes to stand by her husband, a hand on his shoulder* We want to make sure you're safe. There are others in this area who would have no qualms about trying to snatch you up for market again. We want to be sure you're /home/, not back on an unfriendly wagon.

Duke: *gazes back at him - there is far too much experience, wisdom, and maturity in his eyes for his age* With all due respect, we cannot afford to trust you, either for our own sakes or especially for the rest of our family. I will not lead anyone to them or betray where they can be found. We were caught because we let our guard down. It won't happen again. We'll be fine.

Kalan: *studying them, gaze shifting from amin, to amin, to human. Brothers and like a brother....* Your family is of mixed races, yeah? Amin, human...j'har? ...Maybe even half-bloods? If you're worried about leading people to them for that reason, you don't need to fear us. But perhaps you shouldn't take my word for it. Perhaps you should meet some of the others that call this place home first...? *seeing their reactions to that first*

Duke: *isn't one to react outwardly, regardless – Kalan might see a glimmer in his eyes but that's about it – he nods*  That sounds like a good idea.