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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 1077424" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p><strong>The Alliance (cont.)</strong></p><p></p><p><strong><em>Northern bank of the Gurret River:</em></strong></p><p>“Are you sure you don’t want to come into town, Justicar?” The old woman appeared to have become overly fond of Garth.</p><p></p><p>“No madam,” the Justicar speaks without any embarrassment in her voice. “We must keep moving.”</p><p></p><p>Dabuk knew that the truth was his father felt little beyond justice and honor. He had cleaved her son in two and felt no remorse. The kill was justified in his father’s eyes and maybe it was. Still it wouldn’t hurt for his father to let down his guard for a minute. Maybe Dabuk would have a chance to really get to know him.</p><p></p><p>“Suit yourself,” the woman seemed disheartened by his cold demeanor. Dabuk worried she might betray them to the local constabulary, something his father would never consider.</p><p></p><p>“Do not fret madam,” Dabuk had to smooth things over. “We do have to return this way. Perhaps we will have time to stop in and see how you’re doing, right father?”</p><p></p><p>“Perhaps,” Garth smiled at his son, realizing that he had missed the woman’s uncertainty and possible hostility.</p><p></p><p>“All right then,” she beamed with a toothy grin, easily swayed by Dabuk’s words. “Travel safely Justicar. May Hades bring you coin and may Jalivier keep you in the light.”</p><p></p><p>Mesik had to hide his face to keep from giggling. Invoking Hades and Jalivier together was unheard of even though they were allies. It was the strangest combined blessing any of them had ever heard.</p><p></p><p>The old lady set her wagon into motion with all her goods and worldly possessions. She cackled with glee at the fortune that Hades had brought her. Now she could die happy.</p><p></p><p>“She was a strange old bird.” Bactra shook his head in confusion. “No amount of coin would keep an elf from swearing revenge. No offense to you uncle. I know you were in the right but I don’t understand human behavior sometimes.”</p><p></p><p>“He did hit her, Bactra.”</p><p></p><p>“True, but I’ve seen other humans hit their kin for no good reason. What was different about this?”</p><p></p><p>“He did it in front of me and he insulted Dabuk.”</p><p></p><p>“But uncle, Dabuk can take care of himself.” Bactra noticed Mesik and Dabuk motioning to him to stop.</p><p></p><p>“Enough!” Garth grabbed Bactra by the collar. “I will not debate my actions with you. It was righteous by Jalivier!”</p><p></p><p>Bactra realized his mistake too late. It hadn’t been about Dabuk or even Garth himself. It had been about Dabuk’s mother.</p><p></p><p>“I understand, uncle. I am sorry.”</p><p></p><p>Garth blinked, let Bactra go and then moved towards Hindle. He mounted the horse in one quick motion and began to move away at a slow trot.</p><p></p><p>“Don’t hold it against him, lad.” Mesik mounted his pony and motioned for everyone to do the same. “Best let him ride alone out front for a bit. Dabuk, take up the rear if you’re up to it.”</p><p></p><p>“Not a problem.” Dabuk mounted. He waited for Bactra as the others rode ahead. “It was about mother.”</p><p></p><p>“I know.” Bactra mounted his own horse and rode in the back with Dabuk.</p><p></p><p>* * *</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 1077424, member: 2012"] [b]The Alliance (cont.)[/b] [b][i]Northern bank of the Gurret River:[/i][/b] “Are you sure you don’t want to come into town, Justicar?” The old woman appeared to have become overly fond of Garth. “No madam,” the Justicar speaks without any embarrassment in her voice. “We must keep moving.” Dabuk knew that the truth was his father felt little beyond justice and honor. He had cleaved her son in two and felt no remorse. The kill was justified in his father’s eyes and maybe it was. Still it wouldn’t hurt for his father to let down his guard for a minute. Maybe Dabuk would have a chance to really get to know him. “Suit yourself,” the woman seemed disheartened by his cold demeanor. Dabuk worried she might betray them to the local constabulary, something his father would never consider. “Do not fret madam,” Dabuk had to smooth things over. “We do have to return this way. Perhaps we will have time to stop in and see how you’re doing, right father?” “Perhaps,” Garth smiled at his son, realizing that he had missed the woman’s uncertainty and possible hostility. “All right then,” she beamed with a toothy grin, easily swayed by Dabuk’s words. “Travel safely Justicar. May Hades bring you coin and may Jalivier keep you in the light.” Mesik had to hide his face to keep from giggling. Invoking Hades and Jalivier together was unheard of even though they were allies. It was the strangest combined blessing any of them had ever heard. The old lady set her wagon into motion with all her goods and worldly possessions. She cackled with glee at the fortune that Hades had brought her. Now she could die happy. “She was a strange old bird.” Bactra shook his head in confusion. “No amount of coin would keep an elf from swearing revenge. No offense to you uncle. I know you were in the right but I don’t understand human behavior sometimes.” “He did hit her, Bactra.” “True, but I’ve seen other humans hit their kin for no good reason. What was different about this?” “He did it in front of me and he insulted Dabuk.” “But uncle, Dabuk can take care of himself.” Bactra noticed Mesik and Dabuk motioning to him to stop. “Enough!” Garth grabbed Bactra by the collar. “I will not debate my actions with you. It was righteous by Jalivier!” Bactra realized his mistake too late. It hadn’t been about Dabuk or even Garth himself. It had been about Dabuk’s mother. “I understand, uncle. I am sorry.” Garth blinked, let Bactra go and then moved towards Hindle. He mounted the horse in one quick motion and began to move away at a slow trot. “Don’t hold it against him, lad.” Mesik mounted his pony and motioned for everyone to do the same. “Best let him ride alone out front for a bit. Dabuk, take up the rear if you’re up to it.” “Not a problem.” Dabuk mounted. He waited for Bactra as the others rode ahead. “It was about mother.” “I know.” Bactra mounted his own horse and rode in the back with Dabuk. * * * [/QUOTE]
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