Strange Companions XXXII
“This. Is. My. Friend.” Each word punctuated by a swing of his sword, the steely warning in his voice and actions seem to hold back the crowd. As the mob parts, you glance behind to see all of your friends kneeling before Ric Ryph, restrained.
“The dragon is wounded, her compatriots are captured and will be sent to camp to serve the town until they have shown their contrition! A victory for Redbrook! Our town will be safe once again!”
Inching towards the back of the crowd, you can feel the nerves and frenzy building. As you break past the edge of the crowd, Buddy grabs you by the shirt and shoves you into an alleyway.
A figure stands, cloaked and imposing in front of you both, and you prepare for them to call out for the mob. A moment passes with no noise and you take a second harder look at the figure. Cecil stands before you both, leaning heavily on his staff, worry creases his features, which turn to relief as he sees you and Buddy.
The cheers of the crowd echo down the alleyway, a stark reminder of the events of the morning as you make haste out of the town into the wilderness beyond, Buddy and Cecil flanking you.
“The dragon is wounded, her compatriots are captured and will be sent to camp to serve the town until they have shown their contrition! A victory for Redbrook! Our town will be safe once again!”
Inching towards the back of the crowd, you can feel the nerves and frenzy building. As you break past the edge of the crowd, Buddy grabs you by the shirt and shoves you into an alleyway.
A figure stands, cloaked and imposing in front of you both, and you prepare for them to call out for the mob. A moment passes with no noise and you take a second harder look at the figure. Cecil stands before you both, leaning heavily on his staff, worry creases his features, which turn to relief as he sees you and Buddy.
The cheers of the crowd echo down the alleyway, a stark reminder of the events of the morning as you make haste out of the town into the wilderness beyond, Buddy and Cecil flanking you.
