The elven guard glanced at Mikhail before nodding.
"You may approach him, but do not step past the gate. Wait for the captain to give permission before you proceed any further."
"Thank you, sir."
Mikhail walked toward 'Beggar Jee' with a friendly, open expression.
"Um… hello?"
Javier glanced at the man, scanning him from head to toe with a wary, cautious look.
"What do you want? I'm busy here."
"Ah… actually… I'm the one who was looking for you. I was told you could help me."
Javier let go of the gate and pretended to be careful about his steps, staying firmly inside the gate to avoid being "kicked out" by the elves.
"Help with what?"
"Ah…" Mikhail rubbed the back of his head. "Actually… there was a guy who said you could help us with safe passage. He mentioned you know the roads well."
"Huh?" Javier tilted his head. "I don't know what you're talking about. Who told you that?"
