Date: Wednesday, 28 Apr 1993 16:08:16 EDT
From: Michael Sander <344LWKC@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU>
Message-ID: <93118.160817344LWKC@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU>
Newsgroups: alt.pub.dragons-inn
Subject: [BBD] Help Wanted

When they were out of sight of 'Raelf's house, Lancos let out a wide smile.
He was feeling more content than he had since... probably when he had come to
Generica. In his mind, he had united people who had a desire for the type of
person the other was, although they'd never admit it. The Little Rat had
desired a house and a family, no doubt especially after finding out how Lissa
had dont it. 'Raelf and ar'Elya had desire for a child -- a humanoid child --
to ward, as shown by the looks they had given Serene and her baby Mista. This
was sort of proven by the presence of Kev. But, instead of detracting anything,
it was actually better this way: Kev would make adjustement and life easier for
the Little Rat.

"You certainly have interesting friends, Lancos." Darovs said, his accent now
very familiar to the warrior. "ar'Elya claimed the toy would protect Lissa from
bad things, if you can imagine that."

Lancos looked at the stuffed dragon for a second, and smiled. "Knowing those
two, I'm almost surprised the toy doesn't get up and defend itself from that
'attack'. 'Raelf isn't a 'normal' being, even for an adventurer, although I
suppose you could say that about all the Dragon Questors. Valgar and I were
closest, but we had -- have -- our own problems."

Darvos was tempted to ask what Lancos was talking about. But the look in the
ranger's eye told him it was a subject best left dropped. Taking the hint, he
instead said, "You mentioned something about getting help. If what you say is
true, I'm surprised you didn't ask him to aid us."

"I already _did_, in perhaps the biggest way I could. Our enemy obviously
knows a good deal of magic, and 'Raelf's is probably the place most protected
from unwanted magic that I know of besides the Mage's Guild, and they might
not accept her. She'll be safe now though, and happy.

"And believe me," he continued, "if I know the Dragon's Inn, we'll find what
help we need there."

And so, as morning began to turn to afternoon, the trio entered the Dragon's
Inn.

Lissa looked around in amazement. She'd never seen anything like this. An
array of corners and food and money that a Low city citizen could largely
only dream about greeted her eyes.

Lancos had a different viewpoint. The Inn didn't look as he had left it,
although he _did_ remember it was something like this after the mob attack.
Healers were treating people with various degress of injuries; patrons were
helping or resting; even Kadrys was again at the same table -- what was now
unofficially the DQers' table.

Of course, some things were different. For example, a few seconds after their
entrance, an unicorn came near them. Whether it was because it was friendly or
because it was drawn by the combination of a ranger, a magician and a little
girl is impossible to say.

"Oh, it's so cuuuuute." Lissa said, admiring the bows that still remained in
its mane. "What is it?"

"It's an unicorn. A good and noble creature." Lancos said.

The animal nicked and stood a bit proud at the words.

"Although I'm surpised to see one, even in Generica." As he spoke, Lancos
slowly petted the mane from left to right and from top to bottom. Feeling
his companions stare at him with wonder, he turned around and answered the
unspoken question. "It's supposed to bring good luck. And... er, she likes
it too."

And it did seem that the unicorn enjoyed it, or at the least put up with it.
Soon Lancos stood up again. He gestured for Lissa to pet the animal, while
he himself paid attention to Bast, who had grown a bit jealous at seeing the
spectacle.

"I didn't know you were superstitious." Darvos commented.

"I'm not. But we'll need all the help we can muster on this quest."

"Let's get started then."

"I sort of did, with that announcement. If I know this place, it'll allow those
interested to hear our need, and those that aren't to basically ignore it. In
the meanwhile, let's visit Kadrys, whom I told you a bit about at Luthor's
party."

[ADMIN: As if readers of this thread couldn't guess at least some of who'll
join. Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean that's _all_ though, so contact
me if you're interested.]

"Very well.". Leaving the unicorn behind them, they headed for Kadrys, and
sat down.

[ADMIN: See the recent [BBD][AU] crossover post for what happens(^Hed) here.]

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