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piosenniel · 11-06-2002, 11:15 AM

***** DALE - Bram *****

'If you have need of me again this is where to find me'

He pushed the paper into Bram's as he shook it, just as he left he turned and said.

'Your a good First Mate Bram, the finest I have ever had'

Bram tucked the paper into his breeches pocket and walked a little way down the pier with Rira, his hand on the other man's elbow, drawing him close. 'It has always been my experience, Rira, that it is a good Captain who draws out the best in his crew. So I thank you for your compliment, and return the same to you.' He stopped and shook the other man's hand. 'Come up to the Old Ford Inn when you are back in the north. We'll commandeer a back booth and tell tales of other voyages. And perhaps, if you've a mind for it, I have a longing to visit lands along the southern coast, now that the Shadow recedes.'

Rira smiled at the offer and nodded his head, eyes twinkling at the thought of the open sea once again. He nodded to Bram and then turned and strode off into the city.

By the time Bram returned to the ship, all the companions had disembarked. 'Are you thirsty?' he asked them. 'I know I am!' He gathered them all together about him. 'Come!' he said, as he turned and made for the first tier of the city, 'There is a tavern nearby with a pleasant courtyard. We can sit and drink with firm ground beneath our feet, then make our way up to the King's Hall to see when we're expected.' He led them on toward The Mischievous Merman and the promise of a pleasant time.

Down the pier they went, Dwarves, Elves, and Men. The more polite citizenry gave them only a cursory glance as they passed, while others stopped and stared at the group as if it were a wonder.

11-06-2002, 11:15 AM	#404
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	*** DALE - Bram *** 'If you have need of me again this is where to find me' He pushed the paper into Bram's as he shook it, just as he left he turned and said. 'Your a good First Mate Bram, the finest I have ever had' Bram tucked the paper into his breeches pocket and walked a little way down the pier with Rira, his hand on the other man's elbow, drawing him close. 'It has always been my experience, Rira, that it is a good Captain who draws out the best in his crew. So I thank you for your compliment, and return the same to you.' He stopped and shook the other man's hand. 'Come up to the Old Ford Inn when you are back in the north. We'll commandeer a back booth and tell tales of other voyages. And perhaps, if you've a mind for it, I have a longing to visit lands along the southern coast, now that the Shadow recedes.' Rira smiled at the offer and nodded his head, eyes twinkling at the thought of the open sea once again. He nodded to Bram and then turned and strode off into the city. By the time Bram returned to the ship, all the companions had disembarked. 'Are you thirsty?' he asked them. 'I know I am!' He gathered them all together about him. 'Come!' he said, as he turned and made for the first tier of the city, 'There is a tavern nearby with a pleasant courtyard. We can sit and drink with firm ground beneath our feet, then make our way up to the King's Hall to see when we're expected.' He led them on toward The Mischievous Merman and the promise of a pleasant time. Down the pier they went, Dwarves, Elves, and Men. The more polite citizenry gave them only a cursory glance as they passed, while others stopped and stared at the group as if it were a wonder. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.