[Suzerain of Sheol]

Laurent glances down the alley, noting no sign of approaching trouble. Mansfield speaks up before he can.

"You hard of hearing, girl? Giblets! If you're lucky! It's a thing of miracles I've survived this long, it is."

"That will be enough, Mansfield." Not ceasing to scan for threats, he addresses the young woman. "I have a fortified bunker in the basement of a derelict tavern nearby. What was once the Blind Crow, before it was abandoned, if you know the place. You would be safe enough, there."

He pauses to stare at her for a moment. "I would first know these foes you fear, I think. I do not lightly invite trouble, though it seems intent on finding me this night, regardless."