Warrior in the Shadows

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Hugh smiled at Sana's comment. "I'm sure I've made a lot of friends!" His grin was as charismatic as ever. They came to a stand still at the wagon and Sana tied off his horse to the wagon. "It's alright if he stays tied up. He could use the rest from bearing my weight for so long." Hugh replied.

Rodger the horse was proud and older, the perfect equine companion for Hugh. The horse put its head down and munched on the small amount of grass that grew up from the street. He ripped the grass from the ground, making a good amount of noise from his feasting. "A damn fine horse." Hugh muttered.

Hugh, with the halfling still on his back, sat himself on the edge of the back of the wagon. "On another thought, I feel tired too." He attempted blinking away his sleepiness, to no avail. "I might actually have needed some of that stuff from the tavern." He said, to Sana. He was thinking of his pipe and tobacco as an alternative to stay awake. It sat in a saddle bag on his horse, but he would still require something to light it with.

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@Inertia I would seriously just do it. It's easy to edit stuff if "NO" is the answer.

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Hugh stepped off, the little halfling accepting his offer for the ride. He hugged the little ones legs to his sides, and strode out into the crisp night air. He breathed it in, taking a huge breath of air, and exhaling. "Let the adventure" He said, seeming happier than ever. He strode up to his large draft horse, unwrapping the reins from the rack it was tied to, with one hand and pulling it along. "Come along now, Rodger. We've got a journey ahead of us."

Hugh walked briskly, leading along his horse and carrying the halfling at the same time. He caught up with Sana, "Would you mind leading my horse along? my hands are a little full. Just tie his reins to the wagon." He said, shifting Elis up on his back, as though he were a backpack.

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Don't believe in yourself, Salrynn

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Yay, a fresh face!

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Well, someone contact @Inertia so he/she can jump in.

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Holy crap, it's so amazing to finally be typing on a computer again.

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Hugh was delighted at the conversation with the Halfling, but it was to be interrupted by a slight change of plans. "Well, I should have expected this change." He stood up, stretched, and downed his lager, as Sana downed some other strange liquid. He chuckled at her reaction, "I might suggest tobacco next time."

With that, Hugh stepped up to the Halfling on the stool, turned, and motioned towards his back. "If you would like the rest, you may use me as your great and powerful stead!" He grinned over his shoulder at the Halfling. Having had sons of his own at some point, Hugh was very fatherly to smaller and younger creatures. "I will warn you, though, I do have to pick up my horse right outside."

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Hugh was glad to see Sana partake in his offer. Simple gestures always meant the world in human relations. Before Hugh could continue with his drinking a halfling snuck up on him. The little one had surprised him, but he was more than obliged to participate in a friendly conversation.

However, it turned quite sour rather quickly as the halfling introduced himself and Hugh's coin purse, to his chagrin. Hugh felt a little anger, but more embarrassed as he plucked the coin purse from the little one's hand. "Well, now I know you are an astute burglar." He shook his head defeatedly. Of course if any creature was going to get the drop on Hugh, it had to be a halfling. Still a rare find, as most halflings stayed away from other races, sticking to their quaint and peaceful lands. "I would offer you food or drink, but it appears you are very capable of apprehending that yourself."

Hugh stood up and pulled a stool over, positioning it adjacent to where he was seated. "Have yourself a seat, Elis." With that he offered his hand to help the halfling up. "So, burglar, what brings you into the Oasis?"

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@Kronshi No problems, friend. Only good developments.