[center][color=CCCC22][h3]Jub the Peculiar[/h3][/color][/center] Jub eventually caught up to Brutrumukk, though on top of running away from the bullywugs earlier it was clear that he was winded and had to take a moment to recollect himself. [color=CCCC22]"A-apologies for my friend here, he's, ah, had a very traumatic last couple of days,"[/color] he said, placing a hand on Brutrumukk's shoulder. He gave the gnome a look, urging him not to say anything further before turning back to address the girl. [color=CCCC22]"But he is correct, we aren't here to see any master or anything, we, erm, actually aren't here voluntarily. We were in a balloon and we got pushed off course and..."[/color] He glanced around at his surroundings. [color=CCCC22]"Err, where are we exactly, if you don't mind me asking?"[/color]