Re: Winter in Waterdeep - The Rusty Nail Inn and Tavern
Orgruth burps loudly, a bit of egg clinging to his lower lip shaking like a fall leaf on a branch.
Laddie, I don't change no diapers, and while I don't speak for this lot, I bet they don't either.
There's plenty a' work to be done in the spring thaw, like guarding caravans and such heading south or north. Mebee train a bit more, go to temple for help, and come back when you've had some more exprerience, eh?
The boy's face turns red as the salty dwarf speaks and he almost trembles as he says in a proud but quivering voice Sir dwarf, I have seen some battle! I have slain a creature - something like a goblin, I think. That is where I got this dagger and some coin!
The dwarven traveller squints and gestures to the boy to show him the dagger.
Kendrik proudly displays it, handing it over relctantly to Ironteeth.
Hmm...'t'ain't of goblin or orc make, more like something you could buy at any one of a dozen stalls in the marketplace.
The boy goes to grab the dagger back, but it drops to the floor near Kalmir's feet.
I don't know where the monster got it, but I got it off the monster two nights ago, right near here! Strange coins, too!
So I want more adventure. I...I killed the evil thing, and I like the way it made me feel to do good! I...I told my pa what I wanted to do, and he said i was old enough now to go off on my own, and now here I am.
I bought some armor that I coudl afford, and my uncle gave me his sword from his days at war...
And if all you can do is poke fun, to hell with you!
The boy's face is flush with anger and pride, and Ironteeth knows enough to back off.
He claps the boy on the back, waves for a drink to be served, and leans back in his chair, looking at all of you.
Prudence says nothing as she brings the boy a large cup of milk with a bit of honey and spices on top.
The boy nods in thanks and looks to you, as well.