"Hmm, you don't say." The guardsman sounds amused, though, so the explanation's passed muster. He gives a nod and a word of advice before he moves on. "Stay safe on the roads. And remember to watch the skies out there."

"That's all the more reason we're heading into town," Felix says dryly, pausing to ensure there's no trouble. "It'll be nice to spend the night behind some solid walls."