Being out this late at night was not something Morcant enjoyed doing, but since the nobleman had not extended the priest the offer of a bed for the night, he had no choice but to go back to his temple. The religious ceremony he had taken part in had left him tired, and that made his steps slower than usual, making him extra grateful for the lantern he carried. The man wasn't particularly worried about an attack however, since he kept to the main streets and most thieves weren't foolish enough to attack a priest, even in the dead of night. Plus, the half-mask that covered the top half of his face was still in place, and he imagined that the white portions of it were frightening enough to scare away anyone who wanted to do him harm.
And so he walked slowly towards his temple, occasionally nodding and saying a few words to those of the night watch he passed. Morcant was very much alert despite being tired however, and he looked around at the darkened homes and shops as he passed them. Most of the taverns were still open, but even there business seemed to be quiet, possibly due to the late hour. Or perhaps tavern business was simply slow lately, he didn't particularly pay much attention to those kinds of things. It was a rather cold night too, and even with his layers of robes on, the man could still feel the chill in the air. Anyone spending the night out-of-doors was in for a unpleasant evening.
Just then, Morcant's gaze landed on something (or someone) wrapped up and leaning against the wall of the alley he was passing. Raising the lantern a little higher, the man leaned closer and realized that someone was indeed passing the night out in the cold. The cloak the wore looked well-used, so he assumed it was a traveller who had been unable to find lodging for the night. The priest hesitated a moment, then ventured closer. He had room at the temple for someone, and would gladly offer up the space to this person if they seemed trustworthy enough.
Taking the coughing fit the person went through as a sign that they were awake, Morcant stopped a little ways away from the cloaked figure and called politely, "Pardon me, stranger, but may I offer you a bed in my temple for the night?" After the treatment the nobleman had given him, it was only right that he show some kindness to others.
