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<blockquote data-quote="Hillsy7" data-source="post: 6753963" data-attributes="member: 6689191"><p><strong>Burria Steelborn</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Burrai took a moment before nodding slowly. <span style="color: #8b4513">"A fair price. I think it would be remiss of me to try and haggle. I'll pay for 6 seasons - six trips - then, plus a fair excess to take it to a round hundred."</span> He opened his coin pouch and began making neat piles of ten.<span style="color: #8b4513"> "As for contact, I can't say where I'll be precisely, but if you leave word at Putyuk's rooms, I'll make sure I check for messages there once every full moon. Now, for my buyer..." </span>Burrai gave Rol's description, and his new alias as Egrig Darkskies. He'd known a few Darkskies in his time, and they were all sullen and private to a dwarf. The name ought not to rouse any suspicions - assuming Rol kept his wits about him. He signed the relevant forms and watched Kadar move the coin to his personal stash with some regret - but he supposed if Rol kept his home safe and clean for the next year and a half, perhaps it was money well spent after all. There wasn't much need for pleasantries; both he an Kadar had little to say and this was after all purely business.</p><p></p><p>On the way out he made sure to pass Uthal. <span style="color: #8b4513">"I've made a deal with Kadar for seasonal checks on my home, if you can get yourself on those patrols, there's a cask of good apple brandy behind my forge I've left to mature. Just don't drink it all at once. "</span> He left the Devil's with Uthal still laughing behind him.</p><p></p><p>His next stop was the twelve apples, where Rol was trying to eat stew with a heel of bread and making it that much harder by trying to look in a dozen directions at once. Burrai sighed and joined him. <span style="color: #8b4513">"If you look at your food, you're much less conspicuous."</span> He said. Rol started to object by Burrai held up a hand. <span style="color: #8b4513">"I know, I know. It's not your fault son, but you need to learn fast. As it is, I've secured you an escort to my home and paid for regular visits. Everything you need is there to sustain yourself for a time and lay low. And there's plenty to read. Just don't ruin my books, that's all I ask."</span> He folded his arms on the table. <span style="color: #8b4513">"For now you're Egrig Darkskies and you're going to be buying my home, subject to a trial period of a year or so. It may not seem like the most glamorous of situations, but it's safe and it's stable. Just cooperate with the Devil's when they show up, and if you need anything, leave a message for me at Putyuk's - I'll check there periodically for news." </span>As Rol finished his meal Burrai gestured for him to finish his ale and stood. <span style="color: #8b4513">"You'll be fine lad, and if I get my way, in a year you'll have much left to worry about, and the goodwill of Burrai Steelborn to aid you in the future. Don't underestimate that. Now head to the Devil's, they'll be expecting you..." </span>He gave him the same instructions he'd given Kadar, and told him to speak to Uthal. The big mercenary would keep an eye on the lad. And insult him too probably....</p><p></p><p>Burrai watched as Rol said his goodbyes and made his unsure way out into the shuffling Cabardan crowd. Perhaps a hundred gold wasn't such a large price to pay for the safety of a young dwarf after all. Burrai was surprised how light his step was as he made his way again across town and into Putyuk's, looking for Elloral....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hillsy7, post: 6753963, member: 6689191"] [b]Burria Steelborn[/b] Burrai took a moment before nodding slowly. [COLOR=#8b4513]"A fair price. I think it would be remiss of me to try and haggle. I'll pay for 6 seasons - six trips - then, plus a fair excess to take it to a round hundred."[/COLOR] He opened his coin pouch and began making neat piles of ten.[COLOR=#8b4513] "As for contact, I can't say where I'll be precisely, but if you leave word at Putyuk's rooms, I'll make sure I check for messages there once every full moon. Now, for my buyer..." [/COLOR]Burrai gave Rol's description, and his new alias as Egrig Darkskies. He'd known a few Darkskies in his time, and they were all sullen and private to a dwarf. The name ought not to rouse any suspicions - assuming Rol kept his wits about him. He signed the relevant forms and watched Kadar move the coin to his personal stash with some regret - but he supposed if Rol kept his home safe and clean for the next year and a half, perhaps it was money well spent after all. There wasn't much need for pleasantries; both he an Kadar had little to say and this was after all purely business. On the way out he made sure to pass Uthal. [COLOR=#8b4513]"I've made a deal with Kadar for seasonal checks on my home, if you can get yourself on those patrols, there's a cask of good apple brandy behind my forge I've left to mature. Just don't drink it all at once. "[/COLOR] He left the Devil's with Uthal still laughing behind him. His next stop was the twelve apples, where Rol was trying to eat stew with a heel of bread and making it that much harder by trying to look in a dozen directions at once. Burrai sighed and joined him. [COLOR=#8b4513]"If you look at your food, you're much less conspicuous."[/COLOR] He said. Rol started to object by Burrai held up a hand. [COLOR=#8b4513]"I know, I know. It's not your fault son, but you need to learn fast. As it is, I've secured you an escort to my home and paid for regular visits. Everything you need is there to sustain yourself for a time and lay low. And there's plenty to read. Just don't ruin my books, that's all I ask."[/COLOR] He folded his arms on the table. [COLOR=#8b4513]"For now you're Egrig Darkskies and you're going to be buying my home, subject to a trial period of a year or so. It may not seem like the most glamorous of situations, but it's safe and it's stable. Just cooperate with the Devil's when they show up, and if you need anything, leave a message for me at Putyuk's - I'll check there periodically for news." [/COLOR]As Rol finished his meal Burrai gestured for him to finish his ale and stood. [COLOR=#8b4513]"You'll be fine lad, and if I get my way, in a year you'll have much left to worry about, and the goodwill of Burrai Steelborn to aid you in the future. Don't underestimate that. Now head to the Devil's, they'll be expecting you..." [/COLOR]He gave him the same instructions he'd given Kadar, and told him to speak to Uthal. The big mercenary would keep an eye on the lad. And insult him too probably.... Burrai watched as Rol said his goodbyes and made his unsure way out into the shuffling Cabardan crowd. Perhaps a hundred gold wasn't such a large price to pay for the safety of a young dwarf after all. Burrai was surprised how light his step was as he made his way again across town and into Putyuk's, looking for Elloral.... [/QUOTE]
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