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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sunshadow21" data-source="post: 5441400" data-attributes="member: 6667193">When Bozzago steps outside, he sees a patio where he can sit down and watch the bridge; there is a couple of folks currently removing any remaining rotten boards as Shortbottom supervises. Assessing the damage on the dam, it looks like you knocked away about one fourth of it way on the portions over the water.Gregori, Manny looks you over quietly for about a minute, and joins you. "I don't suppose it could hurt to talk a bit, just try to keep the volume down so it doesn't start an argument. Some people here seem to dislike optimism and dismiss it as foolish hopefulness, but my pappy raised me better than that. While I am not going to let my optimism run out of control, I am a firm believer that good things can happen if one is just patient enough." Manny carries out some light conversation about the area as he digs into his meal for a few minutes before pushing back. "As for the fur business, you're talking to the right man; my old man was the best trapper this section of the road, and while I have focused on farming, my brothers continue the family tradition. This cloak was made from the last furs my pappy brought in and given to me on my 16th birthday. As you can see, despite the years, it still holds up, and promises to last long enough for me to give to my kid on his 16th birthday." As you examine the cloak proudly displayed, it is indeed a well made cloak that has survived the passage of time quite well. "My brothers would be more than happy to find out whatever I can about arranging some kind of deal with your family; they have been seeking ways to encourage their children to continue the tradition, and this will be a good opportunity to further their cause." Manny talks about his brothers and his family traditions with a noticable excitement in his eyes that is all the more noticable given the number of people who have lost it."As for the road and the merchant, I can't really tell you what lies up ahead. The merchant has stopped at the ruins of the old Johnson manor house. He should be easy to spot; the name on the side said something about Eastgate. Perhaps he can tell you more, he was certainly moving as if he knew what he was doing. He seems to be waiting for somebody or something. I'll tell you what I do know though, the road travels north, northeast a bit until you come to a port city that serves as a stopping point on the sea route between Venza and the Great Delta. From there it meanders east until you come to the hills and some mines that are probably filled with all sorts of nasty creatures by now that used to produce some good quality silver. Some fur trappers and loggers still travel the road, but otherwise it's mostly used by the estate owners to and from their country retreats. Magnificent food as always Eldrick; this area was blessed the day you and your wife bought took this place over." Over the course of the next half hour, Manny will give further details on his family's history with fur trapping, the local area (he's able to give you a good description of the place the "merchant" is staying, that you now know to be the bandits you are seeking, and whatever subject happens to cross his mind. He finally gets up, thanks you for the meal, and returns to his farm chores, eager to share with his brothers the new business opportunity he has discovered.[ooc]It is now roughly 1:30ish in the afternoon.[/ooc]</blockquote>

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