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You all sit down around the table and begin to discuss terms regarding the protection. Anne thinks they have already done enough and should collect the 500 gold now, Arlo disagrees.

"How long do you expect us to hide this woman…forever?, asks Anne.

Arlo shakes his head, "No…just long enough to make sure they have stopped looking for her."

Anne sighs, "That could take weeks, maybe even months!"

Vera isn't sure how to respond and suddenly the room gets quiet.