The door slammed open as a group of soldiers marched in, bayonets glimmering on their unfamiliar weapons. Unfamiliar to everyone but Rye, of course. Wow, I remember making those myself!
"We are looking for a friend," the head of the guards said. "He is small, quiet, likes to steal things. Goes by 'Rye'. Has anyone seen him?"
Rye took a gamble, then stepped out in front of the guards. "I'm here, fellows. Hey, Nagakari! I remember you!"
Nagakari smiled, then called for his men to chain Rye up.
"I apologize for the disturbance," he said to the tavern guests. "But I am glad we didn't have to burn the inn down to find him." With that, the guards marched out the door, dragging Rye by the arms. This is stupid, he thought, But in my circumstances, it just might work. He winked at his friends, then the door shut, and he was gone.