>>5383509"Arright," says Sten, the weary paladin. "You're, uh..." he shuffles through a stack of papers, skimming the contents of the topmost one. "Sin-dee-ruh?" He scratches his head, bewildered by your apparent exoticism. "Sindiira," corrects Amaranth with a clinical tone. "Yeah, that," responds Sten. "We already got everything we needed to hear from Willow. All you gotta do is answer some questions to fill in the gaps, won't take more'n a couple'a minutes. This is just for the paperwork, so don't feel pressured to answer a certain way." Arara raises her hand, receiving a nod of approval from the High Captain. "Go ahead, Aradoness."
"Guardian Silvershard," sings the priestess in a melodic voice, "long have I considered you an ally to... no, a friend of my people. I beg that just this once, you heed my warning, and have the Concubine of Lolth expelled from Everlund." She and Amaranth exchange looks, the former hateful and the latter despondent, though he maintains his silence. "The Protector parted the mists of time and unveiled the future to me in a dream! As sure as the sun sets, the darkness of the Dhaerow will descend upon our city, and it will be this one who leads them to our gates!" She points at you in an accusatory fashion.
Dulnur slams his fist against the table, waving his pipe around as he pleads with the High Captain. "Naer did I think Bark Sniffer o'er there would be talking sense, but by Moradin's bearded balls, listen ta her, Sten! We can't let them in, yae know what they're like!" Red in the face, the dwarf trembles with anger. "Hear that, yae grayback whore? Yae're not welcome here!"
Staring at you lasciviously, Tenpenny calmly interjects, waggling his cigar around as he talks. "I mean, what's the problem with the darks, anyway? I don't got a problem with 'em. So what if we let a few sexy Spider Riders in? It'll be good for public relations." Dulnur snorts. "Still collecting yaer venereal diseases, Rupe?" Quips the dwarf. The halfing is incensed. He practically jumps out of his seat... or, he would, were he athletic enough to do so. "That was one time, Darkshadow! One. Time! It was a whole year ago, ya can't keep bringin' that shit up!"
