"I'm no one important. Just a guard. He'll want to meet with General Mazdak when he arrives" the guard explained. "He's traveling separately, but don't ask him to disarm. Just don't. He's already pretty pissed that he has to make this trip. Provoking him further would only lead to... trouble." The guard turned on his heel and oversaw the last of the unloading. He knew that if he was attacked, it could result in a war which would destroy the kobold kingdom almost overnight.

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Kali kept licking him on the snout, hoping that he would get the idea to return the kiss. She was a little annoyed that he didn't seem very into her, but she kept trying. Sometimes, it could take a while to overcome hesitation.