[Klarth took a breather as he watched the boy at work. Another type of Arte that he's never seen before but one that reminded him of Cless nonetheless. He had to smile when he finished flawlessly and gave a relieved sigh to know that he didn't need to start chanting yet another spell.]

Superb, Shing. I believe that's all of them. Still... [He glanced around again to make sure he wasn't mistaken.] To think we would be ambushed, but it certainly makes sense that the bandits would choose such a day to attack.

[He fixed the hat on his head and secured his book under his arm.] In either case, let's hurry along. The gate shouldn't be much farther now.