Organization: Central Michigan University
Date: Saturday, 23 Jan 1993 20:36:29 EST
From: Michael Sander <344LWKC@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU>
Newsgroups: alt.pub.dragons-inn
Subject: [Inn] Lancos: Reunions and References

[ADMIN: Thanks go out to Stephen and Andrea for their input in this post...]

Lancos' extended moment of peace ends when the drinking contest shifts from
game to brawl. Fortunately, it is handled quickly and efficiently before he
has the chance to act. [ADMIN I guess... The "fight" post and (at least) the
first followup seem to have not made it to my site {;-(!}.]

Then 'Raelf reappears, this time with a male warrior of largish proportions
and scarlet locks. Lancos watches as Kadrys walks over to the duo, his
conversation with Luthor obviously over, considering the departure of the
Shadow Mage.

Lancos thinks about it for a second, and then decides to join them. He
felt it time to have sort of a reunoin for the DragonQuestors. And that's
what the three essentially were -- the entire group --, what with Valgar
and SunStorm and company not being heard from since their return. Besides,
he sort of felt... odd at this table, as if he shouldn't be there. He almost
laughed at the thought -- it was probably just in his mind. "Excuse me." he
said to Saph and Lucas as he rises, "I have to speak to some old friends."

The embarrassing silence at the table becomes even more profound with his
departure.

Striding over, Lancos announces, "Hello all. I hope your recent lives have
been as peaceful as my own. I almost have started to miss the activity,
though! Hi again 'Raelf -- what's the matter, can't seem to avoid red-haired
fighters in your life?", the last sentence garnished with a wide smirk.

"Just as you cannot seem to avoid blue-skinned women?" Kadyrs adds quietly,
glancing with obvious speculation towards the pouch which contains Lancos'
wedding ring. Kadrys gives a slow, teasing grin in an effort to take any
possible sting out of the references.

Lancos refocuses his attention, about to glare at Kadrys until he sees that
the comment was meant to be humorous, at which point his brief anger subsides.
Turning back towards 'Raelf, he says, "So, anyway, 'Raelf, how about some
introductions?"

"No sweat. Ar'Elya, this is Lancos Erredan, whom I've told you a bit about
already. And as I just told Kadrys, this is ar'Elya, my lifemate. You
probably remember from earlier? The primo chica I met here last time I was
here?" The redhaired giant cocked one eyebrow at the phrasing.

That explained a few things for Lancos. Leave it to 'Raelf to find such
a... varied mate. Outwardly, Lancos just shrugs his shoulders slightly.

The redhaired giant grinned.  "Best shape to surf in."

"Surfing, eh? Go to any seas of death?" Lancos smiles at the reference to
one of 'Raelf's past exploits.

"Not quite." the mage corrects. "It's what I'm doing now. I'm making boards
like the big board I used to travel here.  This place has totally expeditious
vibes for making that kind of gear - you know, the time warps and stuff? So
we've set up shop here.  Exporting most of them back home, but I remember you
said you might want to try surfing, so I'm working on a board that works for
humans.  Or if you want, I'll give you a few lessons.  Stop by any time."

Ar'Elya nudged him.  "Directions."

"Oh yeah.  Other side of Low City, you remember the rise we used as a
landmark for finding the Cave?  The one with the white blob that looked
like a ruined lighthouse?  Well, that's it.  I spent a couple days to
fix it up.  You can get there by going down to Shore Road, then left
and follow the road until you hit the Low City, it's the fourth intersection
past the last pier, just follow it up the promontory."

Kadrys files away the information, silently resolving to take a look
round there as soon as an opportunity arose. He speculates to himself
about the surprises in store in a house constructed by and for two
such unique beings. 'Certainly it won't be your usual Generic shack...'

"All right. I'll see I can't stop by sometime." Lancos agrees. It _would_
be something to see what pleasure 'Raelf get out of surfing that makes it
such an active recreation for him. Besides, he might as well help support
his friend's business, even if surfing would have little future use.
"Anyway, what's the topic of choice?"

"Actually, I was telling Mary about the Black Drag On In" 'Raelf informs.

"Merde! Don't remind me!" Lancos says, his eyes rolling upwards for a moment.

'Raelf stares at Lancos, slightly misinterpreting the statement, looking for
any signs of regret. Best not to drudge up unpleasant memories, after all.

"No, never mind; go ahead." Lancos says at 'Raelf's caring look. "No, really!"
he adds, in case 'Raelf still has doubts. "After all, it was actually one of
the _better_ things about the place."

Mary Littlefair laughs.  "What he's told me so far makes it sound truly ugly.
Just finish telling me about the Screamer and then I'm back to work."

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Michael Sander 344lwkc@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu
AKA Lancos Erredan