>>5299801“What is your plan to deal with the kobolds?” the Novice asks, falling into step beside you at the head of the column.
“We will open diplomatic channels,” you say.
“With kobolds?” she asks, almost scandalized. “You might as well treat with common cave-lizards.”
“They’re still more Reptilian than the elves, and we negotiated with the,” you point out.
“Only because you wished to rut with their leader,” the Novice accuses.
“Because we are a race in decline, in need of allies,” you correct her. “What is your obsession with my mating inclinations, anyway?”
“As you have hastened to remind me, your reputation is this EXPEDITION’S reputation. MY reputation.”
“Then it will please you to know that there is no intent to approach the kobolds as equals. I am simply giving them a chance to recognize their betters, to receive our instructions, to apologize for their foolishness and submit to our will.”
“You really think that will work?” the Novice sneers.
“And why not?” you ask. “They are only kobolds.”
As you travel the last leg of the journey, the memories of your latest divine encounter, and that brief feeling of connection with a greatness preserved and prepared for you, both linger with you.
Do you speak to anyone about this?
>Yes [who?]>No, keep your thoughts privateDo you make any additional preparations for the Kobolds of Bloodrise?
>Yes [what?]>NoSorry for the rather basic votes this time. Just want to give you fine folks a chance to tidy up loose ends before the next big 'arc' of diplomacy and/or warfare begins. I'll post again in three or four hours, probably, or else tomorrow morning