Monetary motive?

Since Ms. Hibiscus left tracks she could only assume that she had no idea what she was getting into by heading towards Dalen. A sigh of relief escaped her when Artem spoke. If he didn’t react violently to seeing her wings, then he most likely wouldn’t be opposed to using portals.

“I saw her, yes, but that doesn’t mean she could be where I am going.” New fallen leaves covered the forest floor making crunching sounds with the steps she took. Hearing the horse approach, accompanied by Artem’s heavy footsteps, she took a glance over her shoulder.

“First you knock on a stranger’s door, then you notice that said stranger is a forbidden beast, and now you would like to travel with the stranger,” chuckling to herself and shaking her head lightly, she slowed her pace. “Now I am even more curious as to why Lady Hibiscus hired you. As a law-abiding citizen, I would think that the only kind of people she would hire would have the same philosophies as her. I want to see the down payment she placed for your services.” Her face revealed no emotions as she asked.