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Message: <blockquote data-quote="simmo" data-source="post: 1369025" data-attributes="member: 9744">Part 2: Resting, Eating and Performances at Stonecutter's Rowchapter 1 A Royal Welcome“Welcome Master”. The halfling head of the house-hold bowed by prostrating herself in the entrance hall as Malkir and his companions stepped across the threshold in to the house. She stood up, straightened her long dress and walked over to the newcomers in her usual small shuffling step.“The kobolds are downstairs training, Master.” Annaleese said. “They only seemed to respond to my commands when I held a cleaver in my hand. Perhaps it is a cultural thing, Master.”“I shall ponder this mystery,” Malkir said filing away the information in the back of his mind.“Very good Master, I shall leave it in your capable hands.” Annaleese glanced up the stairs briefly and paused before phrasing her next statement. “The girls are somewhat restless. The priestess Ejelka has been instructing them and they are currently about in the Lower Ward.”“This can only be for the best,” Malkir replied.“Is there anything that you require of them?” Annaleese asked, hoping that the Master would provide them with some sense of direction.“As I've said before,” Malkir responded with a sigh, “this place is a refuge. A sanctuary and they must strive to find their own path. If such a path leads to the gates of Tomeri then so be it.”“They feel somewhat lost,” said Annaleese striving to make her point as clear as possible. “Is Ejelka the first challenge?”“Yes,” replied Malkir with a trace of a smile. “That is the first lesson. Being given the freedom to chose one's own path is a very powerful thing. It takes a special kind of courage to accept that.”Annaleese bowed again by kneeling on the ground and prostrating herself. She did not see Malkir's slight frown. After standing back up again she announced that hot food and drinks would be prepared within the hour. Annaleese walked slowly out of the room, bowed slightly and disappeared in to the kitchen.</blockquote>

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