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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tilmamir" data-source="post: 2535059" data-attributes="member: 31628">Airith READYING 20Walker Ackland exited the front gate to his master's estate. He was the only staff member allowed to do that, and he was proud of it. Today he was on a mission for his  lord, and a very secret one. Pushing a two wheeled beer cart, he crossed the series of six bridges in the northern district. As he approached the river bank again, the road swings around the mysterious cluster of  strange shell-like houses.  Walker picked up his pace and shuddered, as he does every time he passes this area, hoping the dead do not come out to get him. Finally heading toward the gate, he relaxes and enjoys the fine weather this morning.He entered Hopson Brewery, as he does every Earth-Day, and went right to the sales area. These massive timber pillars and trusses are so.. big. I bet they impress those poor wretches, but no me.  Huge copper kettles hiss and steam in the background. Men stir vats of bubbling mash up on huge frames over stone fireplaces large enough to be home to a family. A few people in proper 'house livery'  are being waited upon at the counter, so Walker relaxes a bit an waits."Excuse me sir, I am having trouble moving my horse." Ah the call sign. Looking left and right, he does not see anyone. Then he looks down."I suppose you would, little boy." Looking closer " Oh, I mean sir. Try lifting it's tail, if you can reach that high." He can hardly contain a snicker, but sobers up quickly."Name is Mr. Ackland.  I can see how you expect to be overlooked.  I suppose you have had a job like my lord requires. "Airith nods and begins to sputter in  his outrage over this derogatory treatment."Whoa now.  Let me finish my business here and we can meet somewhere more private."Mr. Ackland speaks to a person behind the counter and a few seconds later two teenagers haul out a large barrel and set it into the cart just outside the door.  After exchanging some coin, Mr. Ackland goes to the door, making sure Airith is following.  He pushes his cart toward a tavern (a very nice tavern) and goes in.Airith follows him in, and notices several other people wearing the couriers livery he is wearing, as well as matches for Mr. Ackland as well. They order juice, and when it arrives, Mr. Ackland pays for both of them."I suppose you want some details about our job?" He quiets down and explains more about the job…They talk quietly for ten minutes, or so, and Airith leaves, pocketing a pouch inside his coin purse.</blockquote>

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