[D4 EA] Hearty Lunch

[Leovall Marten]

"I see. That's good to know. And there is a brigand problem there? Irksome criminals always seem to lurk in forests and hills don't they?"

Snorting in annoyance at the thought of them he resumes eating with gusto. Harben was nearly done after all.

[Ser Harben Varner]

“No more than anywhere else really. Though I think I prefer patrolling the forest than along the Roseroad.”

[Leovall Marten]

"Oh, how come?" He stops to ask after hastily finishing a mouthful. "Good stew here..."

[Ser Harben Varner]

Finishing his meal, Harben pushed the bowl aside and took a hearty swig of ale, “patrolling the Roseroad is just so dull. I’d much prefer following a bandit’s trail through the trees. Or, at least, doing that doesn’t make me feel like my brain will melt out my ears.”

[Leovall Marten]

Leovall knocks the table and nods enthusiastically. "Yes, someone that gets it! I couldn't agree more Ser Harben. What's the point of patrolling if you're not going where there are known to be foes to patrol for?"

[Ser Harben Varner]

“We occasionally see some trouble on the Roseroad, highwaymen harassing merchants and travellers, but on such open terrain with nowhere to hide, it’s less common.”

[Leovall Marten]

"We get them operating in and around the hills and mountains. Sadly all the roads are near hills and mountains in the Vale so..." He huffs once, having some drink to calm down. "They're almost as bad as the hillmen."

[Ser Harben Varner]

Harben grimaced sympathetically, “it’s a blessing living in the Reach, I can’t imagine having to contend with hillmen on the doorstep.”

[Leovall Marten]

"It keeps us strong and it keeps us on the look out for strong allies." He flashes Harben a sudden grin. "If you ever get too bored here you'd be welcome to stay with us."

[Ser Harben Varner]

Harben’s mouth twisted a little, “well, I’d have to seek leave of Lord Bromley to be released from his service.” The youth shrugged, “he’s a good man, I think he’d say yes.”