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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4189224" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>The Last Resort - Part 4: A Gentle Reminder</strong></p><p></p><p>“There he is.” Kham pointed at Egil. “Egil, come here!”</p><p></p><p>The young-looking, bearded brother of Althares looked around hesitantly and then wended his way around the tables to Kham and Beldin. </p><p></p><p>“Where have you been?”</p><p></p><p>“Keep your voice down!” Egil snapped in a half-whisper. He pulled up a chair. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. You got my note then.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes.” Kham leaned across the table. “But you seem to be missing something.”</p><p></p><p>Egil patted his robe down. “Oh?”</p><p></p><p>Kham grabbed Egil’s hand by the wrist. “A pinky!” Egil’s pinky was wrapped in a bandage. It was missing a piece above the knuckle. “What kind of trouble are you in, Egil?”</p><p></p><p>Egil gulped, hard. “I had originally hoped to bring you to speak on behalf of Lucius, but…”</p><p></p><p>“Egil,” said Kham. “What kind of trouble?”</p><p></p><p>“You recall how I paid you those past two times to investigate the Brotherhood of the Yellow Sign?”</p><p></p><p>Beldin leaned forward, intrigued. “Yes?”</p><p></p><p>“Well, as you’ve pointed out before, the Brothers of Althares take a vow of poverty.”</p><p></p><p>Kham slapped his forehead. ”Egil, you didn’t.”</p><p></p><p>Egil rubbed the back of his head and nodded.</p><p></p><p>“What?” asked Beldin.</p><p></p><p>“He borrowed from a loan shark. And if I know Freeport, my guess is he borrowed from the most powerful crime boss in town—“</p><p></p><p>“Finn val’Borda.” Egil sighed. </p><p></p><p>Kham leaned back in his chair. “How much?”</p><p></p><p>He peered over his lenses to scan the room.</p><p></p><p>Egil gripped a napkin and twisted it nervously in his hands. “Well if you consider the interest, I paid you several thousand doubloons the last time…”</p><p></p><p>“How MUCH, Egil?’</p><p></p><p>“Ten thousand doubloons,” he whispered.</p><p></p><p>“Ten thousand gold!” shouted Beldin in surprise. “I’m surprised Finn didn’t take your head!”</p><p></p><p>“Shhh!” hissed Egil. “I know! I’m lucky to be alive! But I won’t be if I don’t return what I owe Finn.” He clawed at Kham. “Kham, you have to help me. I don’t have that kind of money! I really did take a vow of poverty! If I don’t pay him back by midnight, they’re going to kill me!”</p><p></p><p>“You don’t mess with Finn, Egil.” Kham shook his head. “What the hell were you thinking?”</p><p></p><p>“I wasn’t thinking! I was desperate! And in the end, I was right.” Egil continued to twist the napkin like a hangman’s noose. “Freeport needs its heroes. They just had to have the right motivation.”</p><p></p><p>Kham sighed. “Let’s go, Beldin.”</p><p></p><p>Beldin groggily rose to his feet. “Where?”</p><p></p><p>Kham made his way towards Henry Tranco’s gaming table. “We’re going to pay Finn back.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4189224, member: 3285"] [b]The Last Resort - Part 4: A Gentle Reminder[/b] “There he is.” Kham pointed at Egil. “Egil, come here!” The young-looking, bearded brother of Althares looked around hesitantly and then wended his way around the tables to Kham and Beldin. “Where have you been?” “Keep your voice down!” Egil snapped in a half-whisper. He pulled up a chair. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. You got my note then.” “Yes.” Kham leaned across the table. “But you seem to be missing something.” Egil patted his robe down. “Oh?” Kham grabbed Egil’s hand by the wrist. “A pinky!” Egil’s pinky was wrapped in a bandage. It was missing a piece above the knuckle. “What kind of trouble are you in, Egil?” Egil gulped, hard. “I had originally hoped to bring you to speak on behalf of Lucius, but…” “Egil,” said Kham. “What kind of trouble?” “You recall how I paid you those past two times to investigate the Brotherhood of the Yellow Sign?” Beldin leaned forward, intrigued. “Yes?” “Well, as you’ve pointed out before, the Brothers of Althares take a vow of poverty.” Kham slapped his forehead. ”Egil, you didn’t.” Egil rubbed the back of his head and nodded. “What?” asked Beldin. “He borrowed from a loan shark. And if I know Freeport, my guess is he borrowed from the most powerful crime boss in town—“ “Finn val’Borda.” Egil sighed. Kham leaned back in his chair. “How much?” He peered over his lenses to scan the room. Egil gripped a napkin and twisted it nervously in his hands. “Well if you consider the interest, I paid you several thousand doubloons the last time…” “How MUCH, Egil?’ “Ten thousand doubloons,” he whispered. “Ten thousand gold!” shouted Beldin in surprise. “I’m surprised Finn didn’t take your head!” “Shhh!” hissed Egil. “I know! I’m lucky to be alive! But I won’t be if I don’t return what I owe Finn.” He clawed at Kham. “Kham, you have to help me. I don’t have that kind of money! I really did take a vow of poverty! If I don’t pay him back by midnight, they’re going to kill me!” “You don’t mess with Finn, Egil.” Kham shook his head. “What the hell were you thinking?” “I wasn’t thinking! I was desperate! And in the end, I was right.” Egil continued to twist the napkin like a hangman’s noose. “Freeport needs its heroes. They just had to have the right motivation.” Kham sighed. “Let’s go, Beldin.” Beldin groggily rose to his feet. “Where?” Kham made his way towards Henry Tranco’s gaming table. “We’re going to pay Finn back.” [/QUOTE]
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