Newsgroups: alt.pub.dragons-inn From: gusar@uniwa.uwa.edu.au (Sean A Reith) Subject: Tvarne: [inn, near fire] Responds to Maleiu Message-ID: <1992Jun3.075426.2150@uniwa.uwa.edu.au> Keywords: Tvarne, Maleui Date: Wed, 3 Jun 1992 07:54:26 GMT [ADMIN: I much prefer the convention of using keywords as the list of characters, at least in addition to the Characters: line ('cause I can put keywords into the header info :). Also, please, please, prepend posts with the character name (most are, thanks).] Characters: Maleiu, Tvarne, others in inn (tangentially) [most of Aaron's post deleted for purely spatial reasons, consider it all quoted] Taking the plate from Serene, Maleiu asks, "Could I have a cup of goat's milk, as well?" His question is directed as much at Tvarne as Serene, but Serene goes to fetch it for him. "As I said, sir, I am in your debt. I do not take these things lightly. I hope you will allow be to offer you equal recompense, at some point. My name is Maleiu, and I am of the Nariawah tribe. And you, sir?" Maleiu digs in hungrily to the meal as he awaits Tvarne's answer, eating slowly and carefully as one who has been fed meagerly for days. Tvarne responds in a low, thoughtful tone, "I am known as Tvarne", he seems about to continue, but stops, appraising the man before him with a glance, and resumes in a less considered tone, "My resources are at your disposal, forgive me, but I must see the end of this business,", he gestures generally in the direction of the watchmen, "I would be honoured to continue this discussion at a later date, for now, enjoy your meal." With that, Tvarne stands to face Panarchus, and await his reply... [insert the rest of my previous post] -- Tvarne Nillun -- aka Sean A Reith (gusar@uniwa.uwa.edu.au)