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Chapter 37--Just Talking
Drizzt woke early, dressed then went out on his balcony to watch the sunrise. Afterwards he decided to go down to the stables to see how Rouge was doing. When he entered the stable the stallion whinnied loudly in greeting. Drizzt grinned and joined the stallion in his stall. He looked over the stallion's injuries. "They seem to be healing well. It's too fine a day for you to be shut up in this barn," he said. He led Rogue out of the stall and into the pasture then let go. The stallion didn't move for a while then seemed to realize he was free. He took off at a gallop.
Grinning at the stallion's exuberance, Drizzt leaned against the fence and watched him run. The bard's harsh words about the trouble that could be caused to Catti-brie married him filled his mind. He thrust them back. It will work out and all will be well, he thought. Soft footsteps caught his attention and he glanced that way to see Catti-brie coming towards him.
Catti-brie came up beside him and leaned against the fence as well. "Mornin' Drizzt," she said.
"You're up early," Drizzt remarked.
Catti-brie shrugged. "Da says he's been away from the mines too long. We be leavin' for the dale tomorrow," she said.
Did you ask Lana to join us?" Drizzt asked. "I know you and Delly talked about it."
"She said no," Catti-brie said.
"What?" Drizzt said. He gave her a startled look.
"It be true, she be sayin' that she wants to stay here and help Randari find his way. I think there be something growin' between them," Catti-brie laughed.
"I wish both of them the best. After all they've both suffered more pain then they should have too," Drizzt said.
"The ball was wonderful, despite da punchin' that noble," Catti-brie said.
"He deserved to be punched. You're a princess and Bruenor's a King. Your ranks are actually higher then his," Drizzt snorted.
"Ye be a noble as well," Catti-brie said.
"Nobility rank in the underdark means nothing on the surface, Cat," Drizzt said.
"I suppose not," Catti-brie said thoughtfully. She was quiet for a long time then she brightened. "Let's go into town!" she suggested. "We can look at the shops!"
"Considering how much you bring back when you and Delly go to look at the shops we would be wise to bring a cart," Drizzt said.
The remark earned him a slap on the shoulder. "Oh, be quiet. Let's go, please?" Catti-brie pleaded.
Drizzt groaned. He hated it when she used that voice. "Alright, I just hope I live to regret this," he sighed.
"Thank you, love," Catti-brie said. She hurried off, pulling him with her.
The market area of Silverymoon was busy and crowded as shoppers bustled about. Drizzt followed in Catti-brie's wake. It's a good thing we didn't bring a wagon. We'd never get it through this crowd, he thought. He was tired of the whole thing in five minutes, but he didn't want to spoil it for Catti-brie.
Catti-brie was having a wonderful time. She paused to look in every window, exclaiming over the wares. "I thought we could find something nice for Colson," she said. "We need to find a toy maker."
"That's going to be quite a chore in this mess," Drizzt muttered. The crowds were beginning to make him uneasy.
Catti-brie glanced over her shoulder at him and realized what was happening right away. She glanced around and saw a tavern across the street. "Let's get a cold drink and maybe a bite to eat. Neither of us has had breakfast yet," she said and headed that way.
The tavern was busy, but not overly crowded and Catti-brie saw Drizzt relax. Spotting an empty table they went over and sat down.
A serving wench came over and told them what was available. They gave her their orders and she hurried off.
"It's nice to be able to relax for once," Catti-brie remarked. She twined her fingers with his.
"It is," Drizzt agreed, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. They smiled at each other then started to lean towards each other.
"Well, well, look whose here," a voice said.
Startled, Drizzt and Catti-brie jerked back and looked to see who had interrupted them. They groaned when they saw the bard from the ball….
Oh no, pain in the arse is back! R/R please!