The tavern fills with a high pitched whine whose origin is, at first hard to pinpoint. After a moment, it becomes clear that the sound is, impossibly, emanating from the pale-eyed cave druid. In the history of the world, it seems likely that this particular noise has never been made by a member of the dwarven race … nor does it seem likely that a dwarf will ever make such a noise again.
“Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Cavernous Hode has arrived! He is one of the special kids! His chops have been duly made and his fledges are full to bursting! He is … he is … he is without words!”
Before the red-haired halfling can react, he snatches the letter from her hand. “Cavernous Hode thanks the red-haired messenger! Truly she is a goddess sent from the darkest depths below! But Cavernous Hode must get supplies! Adventuring supplies!” He suddenly looks worried. “Oh no! What if he is underdressed? Or tardy? His adventuring privileges might be revoked! He must hurry!”
With that said, the dwarf hurries out the door as fast as his stubby legs can carry him.
In the rafters, Mister Dickens gives a disgusted snort. He crawls down a post, and slinks towards the exit. Before he leaves, he shoots Kor the raven a dark look, but the rat apparently can't bring himself to hiss and snarl. It seems that it has been proven absolutely and beyond any doubt that Mister Dickens has the most uncool master ever.