[He could give this mage a sound cuffing for his attitude, and has half a mind to, but for now he stays his hand. It is enough that the man does as he says; he will attend to do the rest in due course.
His hand does not drift any further away from the sword at his belt; he remains at the ready. But his tone, if not concilatory, is at least not as hostile as before.]
Au contraire, I am equipped for any conversation I need have. [Perhaps he could do with a flagon or two, but only with trusted brothers, of which this man is neither.] But I trust that as a scholar you already see this and will keep our conversation reasonable.
I will speak plainly. I have been separated from my company, and require your aid to find and return to them. I will permit you to use your magic, but only to this end. Do this without betraying me, and I shall spare your life. You have my word of honor.
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His hand does not drift any further away from the sword at his belt; he remains at the ready. But his tone, if not concilatory, is at least not as hostile as before.]
Au contraire, I am equipped for any conversation I need have. [Perhaps he could do with a flagon or two, but only with trusted brothers, of which this man is neither.] But I trust that as a scholar you already see this and will keep our conversation reasonable.
I will speak plainly. I have been separated from my company, and require your aid to find and return to them. I will permit you to use your magic, but only to this end. Do this without betraying me, and I shall spare your life. You have my word of honor.