From: mcspikgfm@dct.ac.uk
Newsgroups: alt.pub.dragons-inn
Subject: Mel gives more than she bargained for
Date: 10 Nov 92 17:37:14 GMT
Organization: Dundee Institute of Technology

>	"You'll excuse my presumption, lady, but did I just see you using
>body purifier...?"

	Mel turned to look at the voice and realised it was the young man she
had been looking at earlier. 

>	"It's just that where I come from it's valued as a hangover cure. Never
>seen it myself, only heard of it - but I'd be prepared to buy some."
>A sudden grin illuminates his face. In fact, he looks quite pleasant when
>he stops scowling! He performs an ornate bow, involving a flourish of the 
>cloak. "I _do_ beg your pardon. I haven't introduced myself. Zacharia
>Relson is my name. And you may be...?"

	Mel's thoughts come clear to any would be psi-droppers in the bar for a 
moment.	"Such charm and decency, I haven't had anyone act like this with me for 
over 16 years. Oh, must make an impression....the long title, oh he's so much
nicer than that statue...Isn't he out of that yet!...ok now time to really put
on my best airs!"

>	"I'm Melandra Flametree, Princess of..."
>	Mel breaks off in alarm as the seemigly dissolute rake dissolves
>into a blur of activity. When he stops, he is kneeling before her, his cloak
>spread neatly on the ground, and his rapier half-drawn with the handle
>towards her.
>	"Your highness, forgive my intrusion. I am, of course, at the
>service of you and your house."

	"Goodness me......arghh what now...nobody was ever this kind to me...
oh no....<PANIC>...err calm down...don't let him see I'm flustered. Come on get 
a hold of yourself Mel. Ok, nice manners, not bad looking and young for a human.
Maybe get some fun here...heheheh %#*))(_)$%" Mel's thoughts go fuzzy again as 
is their want.

>	Well, thought Zach as he glanced up at the limber Elf, at last
>I find someone who isn't just jumped-up rabble. Exiled I may be, but
>I can still retain my dignity.

	The elf slow recovers her poise and replies in a bow! " Thank you 
Zacharia, It is seldom that one finds men of breeding and honour in a Tavern
and even less often ones with manners. I accept your noble gesture and will
gladly part with some of the purifier freely. I know not what good it will be 
on a human as it is my own brew, but it is indeed a hangover cure as well as a 
cure for other maladies of the body. Perhaps you would honour me with your 
presence at our table. I am sure Kirkil won't mind, but I hardly know him or
yourself. Perhaps you would tell me about yourselves and what strange fortunes
bring you to this majestic Inn". 
	
	Hmmmm.. thought Mel...Perhaps a round of drinks for the four of us, and 
maybe that will bring the woman in the corner out of her inner reverie's. Yes 
good idea....that would bring me out of any thoughts I had. " Barman, hello...
ah yes sorry....it's Mary is it....a Larsengal, and whatever my esteemed 
companions might be having. And perhaps a meal to go along with it. Perhaps we 
could order when the drinks come over. Thank you very much my good lady".

	"Now back to you Zacharia, where do you come from? I think I better 
give you some of the purifier now otherwise I hate to think what it would do to
a full stomach. Here, sip this.......its a wonderful cure all and one of my 
friends makes it for me. I'm running low on it at the moment.....no no..only a 
little" Melandra grabs for the small glass flask and stops him in the midst of 
a gulp....

	Unfortunately, Zacharia has already managed to drink twice what an Elf 
would drink. " I apologise, I should have mentioned the required dosage! Well 
there should be no damage but you might experience some pain and a loss of
control over your body for a short while. Knowing Dara, it probably works 
better for humans. Oh well, nothing to do but wait and see. Tell me about 
yourselves gentlemen. Two polite and courteous men in my presence at once, I am 
blessed today". 

	As she says that, a small smile develops on her face and is directed
in the direction of Zacharia as she wonders whether she'll have enough time to
get to know this polite fellow before the purifier starts its work. Oh well, 
nothing to do but listen and wait on their drinks arriving.


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  Melandra Flametree, Lady Wizardess  * Internet: mcspikgfm@dct.ac.uk
  Pyrolator, Princess of Vyalia       * Janet   : mcspikgfm@uk.ac.Dundee-Tech
  & Slightly Insane Elf.."BOOM..Fun!" * Dundee College of Technology, Scotland.
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