[ It's true. Most of the time Fern chooses honesty over any other option. An odd choice for a rogue, perhaps, but she tends to rely on never being seen in the first place, which eliminates the need for disguises or fronts.

No, a certain other member of her current traveling group is the clearer option for that.

(Or... not so current. Adrian may be here, but none of the others have turned up as of yet. A thought that's been weighing on her.) ]

You may be right, though surely any other would-be thieves will think twice before trying your door after that.

[ She shoots a glance up and down the corridor. ]

It doesn't seem like the lights will be returning any time soon. [ Her own golden eyes flick back to him. ] What do you intend to do?