As Thale approaches the city gates, he can see the guards on the walls eyeing him suspiciously. He tries to appear nonchalant as he joins the line of people waiting to enter the city.
The line moves slowly, as each person is asked for their identification and searched for any prohibited items. Thale reaches the front of the line and hands over his identification to the guard.
"What's your business in the city?" the guard asks gruffly.
"I'm just passing through," Thale replies, trying to keep his voice steady.
The guard scrutinizes Thale's identification before handing it back to him. "Don't cause any trouble," he warns before waving Thale through the gates.
Thale takes a deep breath as he enters the city, trying to take in all the sights and sounds around him. The city is bustling with activity, merchants shouting to advertise their wares, street performers entertaining the crowds, and people rushing to and fro on errands.
