The old man snorted, started, as if roused from his sleep. He swivelled from side to side, his clouded eyes straining to see anything at all, before he finally took in a deep breath. A pause, and then the skeletal man whipped his head right in Ari's direction. [b]"Oooh,"[/b] he moaned, [b]"Ooooooh!"[/b]

Half-crawling over, he grabbed the young adventurer by her ankle, a desperate grasp that pressed in like a vulture's talons, big, fat tears welling up the corner of his eyes.

[b]"Please, young lady, show this old man some kindess! It's been so long since I've had a proper meal! Please, I beg you! Some alms so I can live another day! Have a heart! Please!"[/b]
[sub][@GreenGoat][/sub]