Susan grinned back at Belin. "So, how about that joke?"
Belin sat back and waved one hand forward in a "go ahead" gesture, then folded her arms across her chest.
Susan nodded. "All right, then, how many Lakemen does it take to kill a dragon?"
Belin seemed faintly surprised. "How many?"
"Thirteen. Twelve to hold the net and one to stand behind the net shouting draconic pickup lines." Her giggles were soon broken off, however, by the disapproval she saw on the Shirrif's face. Well, at least it was amused disapproval...
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