Heron Lake Plateau Demon Boss

While Towhee and Niamh made their discreet exchange, Apple apparently saw the writing on the wall. The mercenary turned when she saw the woman's mouth moving, squinting dubiously as she explained herself and then announced her departure. By this point, Towhee surely wasn't going to dissuade her from leaving on her own terms. She'd been a few seconds away from telling her to be on her way anyway.

Niamh offered some farewell pleasantries and Towhee remained mum, though she did motion Rory closer. The youth was frowning but she paid close attention as Towhee said, "That's just how it goes sometimes. If you do decide to take her back to Shadewood, report back to me on any intel you discover. And be careful." She took a step back then, shooing the youth in the direction of the disembarking Apple.

"I've got a nap to get back to," she said in parting to Niamh, offering her Person a wan smile and a dip of her head before she returned to her sleeping spot.