by badams30 » Fri Oct 05, 2012 2:34 am
As Han erupts from the kitchen, dances and abruptly returns, Melvin pauses his story long enough to say with complete lucidity "Hmm... I think your friend may be possessed. Say, that reminds me, did I ever tell you about the time I ran my herd through the dreaded Goblin Hills? Let's see... that was 10, no 20 years ago.. " and he drifts off into another tale...
Jayce, as you start to follow the brown robed man, you hear a voice behind you... it's Grinkle. He says "Master Marcus told me to help. Let's go!" he pulls his cloak tighter, and he starts to sneak out ahead of you... and as he does, you notice he blends in with the shadows well. VERY well... and he is off at a silent jog close behind the rider. You follow (you are still armored and with weapons, so being slightly encumbered, you have to pace yourself to avoid making too much noise.) Soon you are twisting down alleys in Red Larch. After about 3 blocks, you lose sight of Grinkle and the rider. You can keep looking about, or return to the inn...
The rest of the band is slowly finishing their drinks and food. As you do, the innkeep comes out with a key (handed to Nahin or Marcus, whomever accepts it) and he points out the stairway leading up, and says "Gents - top of the stairs and the double doors to the right. I've had the boy put some extra blankets and towels up there for you. He'll bring you up some hot water for cleaning up in the morning. In the meantime, enjoy yourselves, and let us know what we can do for you. We stay open till the last patron leaves tonight - compliments of Seedius and the Morgans!"
Jayce - you are outside, about 3-4 blocks from the inn.
Grinkle is in hot pursuit of the robed rider
The rest of you are relaxing or listening to Marvin's tales.
What's the plan, Stan?