He stumbled into the light of day from the entrance to L'ruines Arecht. Behind him, he thought he heard something still slithering, hard scales on old stone, but he knew he was imagining things.
He checked himself over in the light, just to be sure. His dagger was still hot and it warmed him through the sheath on his hip. He found a shady pile of rubble to recollect himself under. He'd tempted fate enough just enough trying to buy Kelder a few extra seconds at the end there, no use heading through the woods until he caught his breath.
His gloves were still caked with the remains of that Elf. He had really thought she was different; that she'd have the good sense to turn tail and bolt after the first party they found. But no, like the rest, when he'd said there were others up ahead, she'd only heard promise of spoils instead of warning.
He checked his purse. Forty Cairns, still there. At least it hadn't been a total waste. He breathed deeply, took a drink from the flask from his pack, then got back up.
Their horses were still there. He untied his miniature, then looked at the other three finally shooting a glance back at the entrance, "Still a waste though."
He set the other horses free, then started riding back to the town.
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He checked himself over in the light, just to be sure. His dagger was still hot and it warmed him through the sheath on his hip. He found a shady pile of rubble to recollect himself under. He'd tempted fate enough just enough trying to buy Kelder a few extra seconds at the end there, no use heading through the woods until he caught his breath.
His gloves were still caked with the remains of that Elf. He had really thought she was different; that she'd have the good sense to turn tail and bolt after the first party they found. But no, like the rest, when he'd said there were others up ahead, she'd only heard promise of spoils instead of warning.
He checked his purse. Forty Cairns, still there. At least it hadn't been a total waste. He breathed deeply, took a drink from the flask from his pack, then got back up.
Their horses were still there. He untied his miniature, then looked at the other three finally shooting a glance back at the entrance, "Still a waste though."
He set the other horses free, then started riding back to the town.
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