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Errant by AnonAnon
"I've always trained in the physical arts, but I want to learn magic." You tell her.

"It's a wonderful aspiration," she says genuinely; she places a hand over your own as you speak.

"But you may find more merchants than teachers in their midst." Naseir adds on, not once turning his attention from the road ahead, but still engaging.

"I'm a self-starter," you smile. "If I can find the right texts or tools, it'll at least be enough to get me started."

The conversation continues as you travel, Salma seems genuinely interested in what you have to say as does Naseir--if to a lesser degree--while Ezekiel tends to keep to himself. He always seems to be writing something in a journal whenever you look to the back of the wagon. After a long day of travel dusk comes and your troupe decides to pull to the side of the road and make camp for the evening.

Salma offers to gather up some kindling for a fire while Naseir puts up the tents. Ezekiel is already busying himself with meal preparation. There aren't any other pressing tasks, but you could certainly help out one of your companions. What will you do?
Get wood with Salma
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