[Mkguild] RR: Meeting the buyer

[Kamau]

Kamau’s part-21JUL23

Kate finally reached the gate to Metamor proper where the usual watch 
was set up.

“Taklak go dungeon?”the red reptilian asked.

“No, I think once we get someone who speaks your language, we can 
straighten this out.”

The red-scaled prisoner shrugged as they stopped before the first guard.

“What ya got there Kate? I ain’t seen the likes of that before.”

“It would seem a newcomer to the valley that doesn’t speak common very 
well and is rather defensive on first meeting. You wouldn’t know of 
anyone here that speaks draconic, would you?”

“Nope. Not of this group at least. Ya might keep an eye out for one of 
the dragons.”

She gave a shake of her head “We don’t have the time for that I’m 
afraid. I don’t want to toss the little guy in a cell if I can help it. 
At least not without hearing his side of what happen.”

“Well, ya gonna have to find yourself someone who be a language master 
or has often had some dealin’ with dragons.”

Just beyond where the three were talking a figure clothed in a long 
heavy robe, certainly far too warm for most in the heat of this day, halted.

“Excuse me,” the robed keeper said. “I didn’t hear all of your 
conversation, but I might be able to help with matters pertaining to 
dragons.”

The pair turned just as the speaker slid his hood back revealing a 
scaled head with a multitude of small horns.

“Master Myrtice,” Kate said with a smile. “It’s so good to see you 
about. The weather must be very pleasant for you.”

“It allows me to come to the Keep and the mage hall but to be 
comfortable, well it would have to be much warmer than this. So, what 
might you need the services of a dragon for?”

“I need to be able to speak to this…” she stopped as she looked down at 
the little reptilian who was kneeling, face to the ground. The bearded 
lizard and guard also looked in puzzlement at the posture.

“Is he afraid of dragons?” the mage asked.

“I don’t know. From my first encounter with him I wouldn’t think so.”

The little creature, without looking upward, spoke something in 
draconic, head low enough for his nose to touch the ground. Myrtice 
replied to this in draconic, but the kneeling prisoner gave only a short 
response.

“What did he say?” Kate asked Myrtice.

“That he is not worthy to stand in the presence of a dragon.”

For a short time, the two spoke, the kneeling figure’s reply to the 
horned mage always being short and the posture remaining the same.

“Is there a place where we can be out of the public? I think this is 
going to take some time and privacy to resolve.

“Ya can use the chamber in the tower,” the gate guard said, pointing to 
a door.

“Kate, will you help this fellow to the chamber.” Master Myrtice asked. 
“We can continue to unravel this mystery better in private.

The female scout nodded and placed her hand under his arm, surprised to 
find that he was trembling. The trio made their way to the tower leaving 
the guard scratching his head at the entire encounter.

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On 7/20/2023 10:29 PM, cokane8116 at aol.com wrote:
> Here is my part!
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>
> The trapper nodded his head. "I could use a night in a good place."
>
>    The group started walking down the street towards where the Jollie 
> Collie waited for them. "Everyone is scared of the Giantdowns. Afraid 
> they'll be killed instantly by hordes of lutins or other monsters. But 
> you needn't be so worried. It's less than a week from here. And the 
> road there is far safer than it used to be."
>
>    Gwain nodded his head. "It's just that we've heard a lot about the 
> dangers there."
>
>    "I'm sure people have told you have dangerous Metamor is," the 
> trapper commented. "But here you are - safe and sound."
>
>    "What's your name?" Jarrod asked.
>
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