The Epic of Dalen Grey

Sure enough after my meeting last night, a messenger came to see me in the morning. The man walked with alittle bit of a limp from getting a dagger threw into his leg. I let him inside to discuss the meeting. I was curious as to why Delick had sent him.

"As you know, I work for Delick. I was sent to discuss a meeting."

"Why wasn't Delvori sent here instead?"

"I think he's scared of us Dalen. We gave him the fear of the gods that night."

"Must he be here Dalen?" I noticed alittle anger in the messengers voice.

"He is not gonna stab you again unless I say so. You have little to worry about."

"Hold me back Dalen, hold me back."

"Sit down Ondre. Pay no attention to him."

"Your question about Delvori, I was told that if something happened between someone you already didn't trust and attacked you were more likely to be trusted. I thinks its because my inJury prevents me from doing any real work. No thanks to your mindless thug's incompetence."

"One more word out of you and I'll.." I knew he was Just playing around like he always does, but I don't want this to get out of hand.

"Ondre sit down." I turned to the messenger to try to take control of the discussion. "You insult me when you insult him. I don't want this to turn into a fight. I want to meet with Delick and I don't want to waste anymore time. How are we gonna do this."

"I can arrange a meeting as soon as three days from now. I hope this works. We have time and location of meeting and the conditions to discuss."

"No weapons, for either of us."

"That can be arranged. I would ask for you to not bring him with you."

I sensed some anger but he remained silent which wasn't like him. "We meet inside, Ondre and of your guys can guard the door. I'll come without my sword."

"Delick always has one armed guard with him, so this is reasonable. I prefer a meeting in the height of day."

"I want to meet him here."

"Impossible, I cannot allow you this advantage."

"If I can't meet here, then I won't come to your place."

"I can arrange a room, a private one at the Fireside Inn. Your friend will wait outside the door. This meeting will be personal."

"If that is everything, I'm sure you can find your own way out."

"I will make the arrangements."

I discussed how I wanted this to go down with Ondre. He insisted I sneak in a weapon but I refused him. He showed me a few tricks as well. My favorite involved moss and honey. I wasn't pleased about that idea as it was. I already made a promise and I'm not one to go back on my word.

I practice with Ondre alittle and got alittle exercise in. I wanted to be prepared when we finally did meet. I didn't expect problems, but I certainly didn't think it wasn't possible.

I had to toss two men out of the Midnight Moon. They fought back and that was a welcomed surprise. Most of the patrons were somewhat respectful. They were drunk and unskilled so they were easily dealt with. I would have wished a greater challenge. Practice is the only thing that keeps your skill sharp.