Towards Corinth

[m_1512]

Aristocles clad in rough garments and dressed as traveler waits for the young man to arrive. It would be natural, he thinks. Going alone would arouse suspicions.

[Casper the Ghost]

Dracon arrives on horseback accompanied by his personal slave Adromischus and dog Socrates

I hear you are headed for Corinth Aristocles, it has been many years since I travelled there and I would join you on your journey.

[Honors Bastion]

Nikomedes arrives at front gate of Athens as requested. He is dressed in the simple garb of a traveler with only a dagger and a small bag for provisions at his side. He spots Aristocles and approaches him and says “I am ready to depart and at your command, Aristocles.”

[m_1512]

Aristocles is preplexed at the unexpected company, but accepts it.
Very well, you may all come. But the slave is to return back. Also, this is a risky mission with the risk of death. I also want perfect obedience that you will stop when I tell you, hide when I tell you, and flee when I tell you. Agreed?

[Casper the Ghost]

Dracon nods
Agreed, but I would like to keep the dog its a molossous hound, trained for the hunt and has aided me on many occasions.

[m_1512]

The three men walk on with their companion, wondering what dangers lay in their path.

[Casper the Ghost]

As the men follow the road out of Athens, Dracon turns to his companions
It is good to take to the road again, for too long I have listened to the prattling of old men and a little intrigue makes me feel young again.