Re: Chpt 1.2 - Lantern Street Orphanage
Approaching the orphanage entrance, Marcus hears the tail end of the ensuing conversation, and shakes his head. Great, he thinks to himself. Just the sort of disturbance I was hoping to avoid. He remembers these two from the tavern, wanting to answer the advertisement for assistance to the orphanage. Evidently, they haven't managed much as of yet. But if the situation can be calmed down, perhaps they could all work together. You can never have too many eyes and ears.
"Ruphus, if you would..?" he says to the acolyte, gesturing toward the halfling standing in the doorway. "Please introduce us and explain our mission."
"You two," Marcus says, looking back at forth between the crippled elf and the thin waif. "Come here for --" He stops short, realizing that he has no business barking out commands, and softens his tone. "Can we please speak with you for a moment?"