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Skie @TheDarkOne
Merlina leads you outside and her crow hops off her shoulder and grows into a gigantic bird. A roc with red goggles.

L: "Surprised human? This is my true form. All aboard and hold on tight, it's gonna be one long ride to the village."

Merlina climbs aboard the rocs back and wraps her arms around it's neck.

M: "Hold on tight."

You follow suit and after an hour make it to the village around noon. Merlina snaps her fingers and La Croix assumes his humanoid form with his glasses in the shadows.
There are several women around but no men. Perhaps you should ask around for more information.
You also can see the docks in the distance, empty of ships.

What do you do?