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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ryryguy" data-source="post: 5146172" data-attributes="member: 64945">The headman keeps an eye on Papolstaanas's conniptions. "Do you think he's getting ready to breath fire?" he asks Bwarli in a loud whisper.  "I thought the dragon men were... taller."  He seems a bit disappointed when the kobold drinks water rather than coughing up flame.At first, Hulgrimi listens to Jynxx's tale with rapt attention.  When told that the group was sent to bring zocalti back to Daunton, he sits up a little bit straighter.  "Ah, they are learning to appreciate zocalti in Daunton?" he interjects.  "That's great!  I didn't think you would like it - forgive me, or I would have ordered some prepared.  So..."  He turns to Urtamklatl and barks a command in Magari.[sblock=Magari->Dwarven]Bring zocalti for <something> guests right away![/sblock]Urtamklatl bows slightly and exits through the corridor through which you entered the room.[sblock=Insight DC 15 (passive)]When Jynxx mentions zocalti for the first time, both of his subordinates stiffen slightly.  Following his order to Urtamklatl, they react again, exchanging a quick glance.  Bwarli shrugs slightly before Urtamklatl takes her leave.[sblock=Insight DC 20 (active)]You don't think they are concerned about anything that Jynxx is saying in particular, especially because Urtamklatl's understanding of Allarian is poor.  Their worry seems centered rather on Hulgrimi, though you can't tell exactly what it is about.  They seem resigned about something.[/sblock][/sblock]The headman continues to listen intently as the bard describes the attack on the plantation and its defense.  When told that the attackers were zocaltipapatlaca, he exclaims, "Wow, really?  Those nuts, here?  How bizarre!"[sblock=Insight DC 20 (active)]His surprise seems genuine.  He seems intrigued and amused, but not particularly concerned over their presence.[/sblock]Hulgrimi gets really excited as Jynxx describes the battle.  He asks for more details about the action.  From his questions, it's clear that he must have witnessed the fight in the garden - "Did the deva do that, that thing with the wings made of light?  That, uh - 'BZZZOOWWT!' thing, you know?" "I bet that hafling was surprised when the goliath chased him down - what a long stride he's got!  Ha ha, I would have liked to have seen his face just before it got smashed in!"  As Jynxx moves on to the mercenaries, following the tracks through the jungle, the encounter with the caravan, and the journey here to Newhill, the headman gradually loses interest.  His gaze wanders to each of the adventurers in turn.  When he faces Cillani, one of his eyelights vanishes briefly - a wink?  Hulgrimi ignores Jynxx's final plea for aid.  It's not clear that he even really heard it.ooc: Yes, he wasn't listening... but on top of that, I think you need to say explicitly what you are asking him to do.  What you ask for, and how you ask for it, is important.After a few moments of silence, Hulgrimi's head snaps up.  "So," he says to Kaeysari.  "From Daunton, huh?  I figured as much!  I'm really glad to meet some people from Daunton in person, I have so much to ask.  Like, have you ever been to the Great Library?  How about the Forge?  Did you ever see a warforged being made?  How does it work, anyhow?"</blockquote>

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