Alex looked thoughtful for a moment, then smiled at Ruth. ”You know what Ruth, I think they’re right.” He took a deep breath and launched into tale once again.
Arran grumbled as he stood at the cross roads at the edge of the little village. He stared off to the east, then the west, then turned north. The city of Werton lay many weeks down that road. It was a vast city with many wonders. Merchants, bards, and travelers passed in and out of its gates daily.
“Surely, it must be a town of great wisdoms, anything and everything can be bought or sold there. The brightest tapestries, finest gold, clearest gems. It is the home of the King of the Land. The wise man I’m searching for is surely in the employment of the King. Clearly, I am needed of the King. That lowly, money grubbing witch just doesn’t know Heroic Blood when it is before her eyes” He shouldered his meager bag of belongings and headed down his long path. He paid no attention to a notice board recently set up on the side of the road. It held many notices upon it. One rather larger one stating,
Warning!
All Travelers Beware!
The coastal trade cities Carlong, Guldwen,
Sagfer, and Werton are suffering from a devastating epidemic.
Stay clear from these locations until further notice!
12.29.2006
12.26.2006
Work in progress pt 9
“Shawn, with such a hang-dog expression, who couldn’t.” Ruth answered with a chuckle. “The rangers have two rooms for us to use tonight. Is that not so Senor Rosales?”
“Si Senora. It would be much to dark to head back to your camp quite soon. A hearty dinner will be available once you are refreshed and the lounge is available for your entertainment. The room for the ladies is down to the left, and the room for the gentlemen is here to the right.”
Later, in the fire lit warmth of the lounge.
“So, Alex, this latest yarn of yours seems to have a bit more body to it that some of you others.”
“You’re right, Tonya. I’ve been fiddling with this one for sometime.”
“He’s even been using me as a sounding board, and I think its pretty good.”
“Naturally you would, Ruth. Everything he does is golden in your eyes. I think two extremely rude, unyielding, smart mouths ought to check it out.” Shawn, smirked at Tonya.
“You know, Shawn, I think that’s a great idea” she smirked in return. The two of them rather enjoyed pointing out loops holes in their, good-intending, yet overly enthusiastic friend‘s stories. Generally the practice served to remind Alex that he shouldn’t quit his day job. Or so they thought…
“Si Senora. It would be much to dark to head back to your camp quite soon. A hearty dinner will be available once you are refreshed and the lounge is available for your entertainment. The room for the ladies is down to the left, and the room for the gentlemen is here to the right.”
Later, in the fire lit warmth of the lounge.
“So, Alex, this latest yarn of yours seems to have a bit more body to it that some of you others.”
“You’re right, Tonya. I’ve been fiddling with this one for sometime.”
“He’s even been using me as a sounding board, and I think its pretty good.”
“Naturally you would, Ruth. Everything he does is golden in your eyes. I think two extremely rude, unyielding, smart mouths ought to check it out.” Shawn, smirked at Tonya.
“You know, Shawn, I think that’s a great idea” she smirked in return. The two of them rather enjoyed pointing out loops holes in their, good-intending, yet overly enthusiastic friend‘s stories. Generally the practice served to remind Alex that he shouldn’t quit his day job. Or so they thought…
12.24.2006
Merry Christmas
Yeah, I know its been a while. And I didn't finish my story for the month of November. I've been busy, but its a good busy. And so, Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!
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