[ The threat wouldn't normally have made Hilda flinch, especially with the absence of physical aggression, but she has to for the sake of the act they have going.

She continues to tuck herself behind the comforting presence of Altair all while keeping a watchful eye on the man. He's trying to regard them with a steeliness, but there's an underlying discomfort to him that she can't help but notice as he considers his answer. ]

"I don't know what killing you will bring to the village."

What do you mean? [ She can't help herself, her curiosity winning out. ]

"Don't act like you don't know. People have been going missing from all over the Free Cities. They've been going missing here too."