Meetings in the Night

The Never Ending Quest - Episode 18594

The man, who by the look of it was a trapper, saw the glint of moonlight from off of the sword in Astra's hands; he froze in his tracks. Astra looked him over: he was small but burly, he had a great big bush of black beard on his face and a pack on his back, he had pelts of small furry animals hanging from off his belt.

"We mean you no harm," said Fred.

Astra remained quiet, as did the man. Fred was getting uncomfortable. Fred was used to the noise of his father's home, or the ruckus of a barracks, or even the loud whispers at the Royal Court. He was not used to silence.

Astra was.

So was the man.

"Come on, guys..." said Fred. "Can't we just get along? Put down the sword, Astra. And you, tell us your name. We won't bite, promise."

~~speak for yourself, tin-boy!~~ barked Velus.

  1. The man continues to say nothing, as does Astra.
  2. Astra yells at Fred, "What'd you tell him my name for?!!? Don't they teach you anything about military strategy in your stupid home, or what?!!?"
  3. Down the side of the mountain, in a little farming hamlet, a small boy with a big dog thinks it'd be a good idea to have an 'adventure' up the side of the mountain...

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