I hate to say it, but I wouldn’t rest comfortably on that fact. If we can earn our items back, so can they. I’ll be more than happy to admit I was wrong if it comes to that.

[ the scowl might as well be a smile, it does wonders for his mood at least. ]

I will be sure to remind you how cursed you are later. If you can endure it. [ certainly not a challenge, not judging by the eyebrow he raises. oh, no, that is a certified promise on his end. perhaps when they reach the room they will both be inhabiting later. ]

One would think, but I feel he cares little about our affairs. We will simply have to make up for lost time after, unless you protest?

[ the sly look is returned with interest but, when he leaves the distraction up to him, he clicks his tongue. before they start running, he manages to find a dark cloak and something that will at least pass for Winslow’s hair color from a distance. up close? it looks abysmal, but these are his tools right now. ]

I do have a plan but you aren’t going to like it. Would you be willing to meet me somewhere in twenty minutes?

[ he nods in the opposite direction, to an especially crowded area of the market. ]

Trust me. I can lead them in that direction and lose them in the crowd, they will never get close enough to see my face.