Crown of Thorns: I'm a man from Thorns!

Five years ago during a flash of bright light, we managed to escape Thorns while the guards all ran towards the commotion. We made a promise to return in five years time as successful fighters. Sneak back into Thorns. Aspir Haven on west side of city, meet at a tavern. "I'm a man from Thorns!" "You're a MAN from Thorns? I don't remember that happening!" "Five years can change a person." "Aren! I heard what you did!" "What did I do?" "You punched out that giant guy in one hit!" "Oh yeah! It wasn't even one hit. He saw my fist coming and passed the hell out." "Well you know what they say about those Nexus gladiatorial arenas!" "No I don't." "Oh.. I hoped you knew." Shouting outside and everyone but Les runs. "Money!" Mubin tosses coins into the door like ninja stars. Guy in black cloak runs after kid with apples. We chase them down an alley and head butt the Black Guard unconscious. We take the kid and his rancid apples back to Old Town. Guy walks past in scary armor and Rana is afraid. The children eat the rotten apples. Ah, just like old times.