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Cimmerian · 08-30-2002, 08:25 AM

Barocas strolled out along with Dinodas, as the score and four hobbit messengers set off on their chosen paths. He turned and cast a longing look at the tavern and then at Lobelia, grinning as she called, "You hurry back now, Barocas Headstrong! Hurry back, Y'hear..."

Barocas was one of the larger hobbit men, hard work and battle training had developed his muscles well, but the last few years of good food and drink had a telling effect. His rapidly expanding waistline, preceeded him wherever he went. Often incurring the mirthful looks of his fellowmen.

Barocas mostly laughed off such comments, and joined in the revelry with his ridiculers. Dinodas, however, appeared to take some offence in such matters.

"Which road shall we take?" he asked his young companion, as he took a swig of the wine he carried in his waterskin.

08-30-2002, 08:25 AM	#13
Cimmerian Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aquilonia Posts: 382	Barocas strolled out along with Dinodas, as the score and four hobbit messengers set off on their chosen paths. He turned and cast a longing look at the tavern and then at Lobelia, grinning as she called, "You hurry back now, Barocas Headstrong! Hurry back, Y'hear..." Barocas was one of the larger hobbit men, hard work and battle training had developed his muscles well, but the last few years of good food and drink had a telling effect. His rapidly expanding waistline, preceeded him wherever he went. Often incurring the mirthful looks of his fellowmen. Barocas mostly laughed off such comments, and joined in the revelry with his ridiculers. Dinodas, however, appeared to take some offence in such matters. "Which road shall we take?" he asked his young companion, as he took a swig of the wine he carried in his waterskin. __________________ IN STEEL I TRUST, BY CROM!