The rest of that day was spent running a few more errands. One of the cowardly soldiers around Cassardis had hid in the well while the dragon attacked. Apparently he had heard monsters while he was cowering in fear. Dri and her party quickly searched the well, finding the seven mice tails, a group of Saurians, and a few bandits as well. She let the solider, Poll, know that, once again, she was braver than him and had cleared out the well. She was also able to turn in the tails to Pablo.
What is it with these soldiers? I am a brave soldier, until a scary noise makes me piss myself. Seriously? These guys suck ass. At least there are a few good men at the encampment. They actually ran TOWARD the Cyclops, instead of wimping out.
"Cos? Did you hear me?"
"What? Sorry Pablo, I was…"
"Off in a mental rant about the soldiers?"
Dri narrowed her eyes slightly. "How'd you know?"
Pablo chuckled. "Please, everyone heard you cussing that soldier out for relying on you instead of his comrades. Personally, I think they're all rubbish too."
Dri giggled. "So what were you trying to tell me?"
"I have an escort job for you to the encampment if you want."
"Sure. I was headed that way anyway. Ser Berne offered training for my group yesterday. I thought I'd take him up on it."
"I'll go get her then."
Oh God. Please don't let her be ditzy. Please!
Pablo came back in, followed by a short, blonde merchant with a very large bosom. Oh God, not her!
"Oh, I know you. You took up steel and drove the dragon from Cassardis, yes? I heard about that. And of course, you know me. I come here now and again to restock my wares," she said.
Yes, I know you and your two brain cells.
"Er, you do recall me, yes? Madeleine? Finest peddler in all Gransys? Ravishing beauty of legend and song? Madeleine?"
Really! Beauty of legend and song? Can you get more arrogant?
Madeleine seemed troubled by Dri's quietness. "Well, no matter. I've bigger problems. These are dark days, so terrible as to drive even I to the brink of tears."
Oh no! We can't have Miss Perfect crying now can we? God, can this job be done yet?
"And yet, just when I need the aid of one both clever and strong…you arrive. Truly, fortune means for us to be together, does it not?"
Dri bit her tongue for a minute, then replied "Sure. Whatever floats your boat."
"Only a fool could mistake the thread of destiny what links us."
Or a fool could take a coincidence and make it more.
"You'll be my savior true, and after me, the world entire! And with that, we must be off. You know of the encampment outside the village? I must travel there with all speed, but the wilds are perilous of late. Would you see me there safely?"
Finally! To the point! This conversation could've been over by now. Dumb broad. Keeping her thoughts to herself, Dri simply replied, "Of course. It is but a short walk." With that, Dri turned, and led her small party out of the inn.