The crimson clad soldier looked surprised at Hatsuharu, "Why of course! The great Crimson army under our great General Omann and King Kyro has declared a state of war over the Eastern Kingdoms! We are moving out tomorrow morning to begin our grand conquest and bring the entirety of the continent under Carridian control!" He then looked around for listening ears and leaned in, whispering "I know the General said no one here was tough enough for our crimson crusade, but if you want, I'm sure King Kyro would be more than pleased to have an easterner join the fight against his comrades."
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The cloaked lady chuckled at the traders attempts at humor. "A trader of mysterious goods hm? How odd in this part of town..." She then turned to face him, her face was that of a middle aged woman, save for the rather large scar across her left eye, and her left eye being noticeably scratched, scarred, and burned. "I am La- I am Abigail, and I am here for a drink. That, and to keep and eye on the rambunctious group of soldiers that have made quite a mess of things as of late. And if you are thinking about asking about my eye, there was an incident, and I will not discuss it further." She then turned her face away from the merchant and asked, "Now, what might your name be? And..." She glanced from side to side, making note that no soldiers or prying ears were fully in on the conversation, "... what is your opinion of our current state of affairs..."