Missing Caravan

[GM Marvel]

The Guard follows the women and when they sit down he says, "I've slept enough.  I can sit up and take a turn at watch with Betimi.  I very much appreciate all your help.  If you would like assistance to deal with these Kobolds, I will lend you my sword arm.  Though after getting mugged by the beasts and left to die, I will need to borrow a weapon."  He says that last part with a hint of embarrassment.  "However if you feel you do not need my help, in the morning I will take my leave and return to Cantus to alert the guard."

[OoC: If Betimi starts talking about her loss...]

He sits with the women trying to be quiet and watching for any signs of possible encounters.  When Betimi speaks of her mule he listens and waits until she finishes.  He then replies, "I'm truly sorry for your loss.  Especially since that other one seems to take little responsibility for his actions."

[OoC: However, if there is an awkward silence because Betimi doesn't want to talk of her pain in front of the Guard...]

The Guard sits for a bit with the ladies and when the silence gets too much for him any more he stands and states, "I need to stretch my legs so I am going to check out the perimeter of camp to make sure there are nothing hiding out there."  He grabs a sturdy stick off the ground that he can use as a club, nods politely to the ladies, then leaves them to each other's company.