She shuts the door and waits till they're out of sight before moving the furniture again.

The hole opens up, and Eliko lifts herself out before resealing it.

"Could you hear in there?"

"Not really. I could tell you were talking."

"They've got a recognizable sketch of you. Wanted me to report any suspicious activity."

She bites her lip.

"The docks probably won't be safe then. If they're looking..."

"Yeah. They might ask people to take off face-concealing things, too, so you can't just make do with a scarf and high heels."

"-wait. They know I'm an earthbender, earthbenders stay on the ground. They'd expect me to go inland, not on a ship."

"I guess they might expect that hard enough not to watch boats, but they expect you to be on the run."

"But if I can get there, then I can get out."

"It's your risk to take. I'd be screening the harbor if I were looking for you, though."

"Could you- scout?"

"Yes, but if they think of it after I case the place..."

"Then I'll be in trouble. But I can't stay here."

"Okay, I'll pay my old co-workers a visit."

"Thank you."

"Hope it helps."

And she goes to the docks to say hi to her friends and look for soldiers.

Her friends are pleased to see her!

The guards are still at their usual couple spots. They don't seem to be any more numerous or suspicious.

Then she'll just catch up briefly with her friends and swing back home to report this to Eliko.

"That's- good. Then I should move sooner than later."

"I guess. Is there anything else I can do for you?"

"Not unless you want to come with me. I'm sorry I couldn't make the molds for you."

"It's okay. Maybe write me a letter once it's safe, if you can?"

"I will." And she's off.

And Tarinda gets back to work.