In reply to Morteft (msg # 208):

Shorty mutters something about horse tasting better than gold

In reply to Shorty (msg # 210):

Warwick chuckles.  "Aye, lad, I'm sure they do.  But people get attached to them, so it's not always a good idea.  If ye want to bring her a horse, why don't we swing by the stables and buy one?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 211):

Shorty nods.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 212):

"Dualis, lad, can ye get Shorty and I to a stable?  We'll buy a horse that Shorty can then give to Penny."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 213):

Dualis: "Well, yes, not a problem.  It's just in town.  Just say 'Teke' to return or you can walk back."

[POP]

Shorty and Warwick find themselves outside of a stable in Calator.  Several people give you a wide berth as you popped into their path.  The front of the shop is a small smitty and someone is making a horseshoe, he looks at you.

"You sirs must be an awful hurry to be poppin in like that.  What can I do you for?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 214):

"A horse, lad.  We need a horse."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 215):

Shorty nods.  "Not old one.  Be too tough.  Not baby one cause be to small.  Need middle horse."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 216):

"We need to make an offering to a dragon, laddie, and me friend here wants to make sure it's not insulted."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 217):

Man: "So lets me get this straight, you want a horse to give to a dragon?  That's kinda barbaric.  Yous not of an evil sort are yeh?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 218):

"Nah, we ain't evil.  But, why is it barbaric?  Just choose a horse that can't be used for stud services and isn't fit to be ridden.  As long as it's not sickly, it should be a fine offering to give to a dragon.  We're supposed to give gifts to the dragon before engaging in negotiations with it.  Shorty believes that giving the dragon a good meal is a fine way to get on its good side.  'Cause, believe me lad, we don't want to get on its bad side."

Warwick shows his holy symbol.  "I'm a warrior-priest of Reorx.  He don't let dwarves that are evil worship him.  If that don't convince ye, perhaps we can get someone from the palace to vouch for us."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 219):

Man:"Didn't meanta insult yer lineage or nothin' sir.  Juts not sure whys you gonna give a evil dragon a gift sir.  Guess yer seein' the big green in the forests yonder?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 220):

Shorty shakes his head.  "what be barbic?  And me not gots lingage thingie.  Did horse man lose?  Me help find.  And us gonna sees Penny Dragon.  Her not ebil.  Her berry nice dragon.  An horse be berry tasty to eats so makes Penny happy.  Penny be friend.  Her helps save world."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 221):

The man just looks at Shorty for a little while.  "Anyways never heard no good dragon eatin' a horse, the bad ones seems to do that an stuff."  he points to the stables in the back "There is poor Ole Crayon over there.  He came up lame a few days ago so he can't helps no more."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 222):

Shorty looks at the horse man and say.  "Not wants old horse.  Old horsey tough to chew.  Eben me not like old horsey."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 220):

"No insult taken, laddie.  Yer doing yer job.  Not all dragons are evil.  There are some that are good.  Although even the good ones are awe-inspiring."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 223):

"How old is Crayon?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 225):

Man:"His name is 'Ole Crayon', although doesn't sounds like it'll be much a diff.  He's 12, not old for a horse."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 226):

SHorty scrathes his head at the old but not old and then asks Warwick.  "Youse ken count round metal fer Shorty?"

In reply to Shorty (msg # 227):

Man:"You can have him for 20 gold."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 228):

"Aye, lad, I'll pay for the horse."  Warwick counts out 30 gold and hands it to the man.  "Ye've been very helpful.  A little something extra for ye time."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 229):

Shorty nods his head in thanks and then whispers, "Me gots lots a little round metal.  Just not no numbers dat big.  Thief say Shorty always asks fer help cause some peoples cheat."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 229):

The man takes the coins, "Thank ye."  He goes to retrieve Ole Crayon, the horse he returns with is a chestnut colored horse.  It does limp a bit but it looks to have been a strong horse, he hands you the reins.  "Here ya go sir."

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 230):

Warwick whispers back.  "Understood, lad.  But ye'd do best to save yer money for things ye need.  Ye've got a dragon to care for and that ain't cheap.  I only got me to lookout fer."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 231):

"Thank ye, lad."  Warwick takes the reins.  "Well, Shorty, we'd best go find the tower."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 233):

Shorty shankes his head.  "Me not member magic word.  Dullis say magic go back to twoer."