From: 344LWKC@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU (Mike Sander)
Newsgroups: alt.pub.dragons-inn
Subject: RE: [Ga] Advertisements and Allies
Date: 10 Oct 92 19:00:33 GMT
Organization: Central Michigan University

Jon (jgreene@dorm.rutgers.edu) says:

>(Pant.)The above was a recap/week-in-review/summarized-version/explanation-of-
>Brent's-post-that-didn't-have-worldwide-distribution message.]
[ADMIN: Or at least didn't SEEM to. Sorry about that!]

>the human...
Actually, half-elf. But that's sort of splitting hairs.

>"Truly, sir, you have shown yourself to be acting only in the interests of
>myself and the Maiden.  And you have illustrated on many occasions your skill
>and resourecfulness.  I could almost think of you as a brother in arms and
>other arts.  However, _I_ would never sacrifice the loyalty of one oath for
>that of another.  I recognized the name of the family who was burgled.  That
>can mean only one thing.

>"You have expressed an interest in joining with us, or of gaining my
>friendship.  However, I cannot knowingly pledge my alliegence to someone with
>a history of breaking vows and alliances selfishly, alwyas looking to benefit
>himself the most at any time.

>"I am sure you understand, that by your actions to gain my trust, you have
>proven yourself unworthy of it."

Brent's visage tightened. Normally, he might have found ethics lessons
from a thief humorous. But although one couldn't call him lawful, he also
far from liked being blamed for something he didn't do. He had proven the
worth of his word was high before. Trying to be as calm as Zebron had seemed
about the impersonation, he spoke:

"I am glad most things meet your approval, but you are wrong about my
loyalties. I've never broken a vow or alliance!"

"The guard? Well, they asked me to check the reason behind the bodies, not
anything dealing with Jaq as much. And my actions should show that it was
easier to DISconnect you from Jaq than prove you were he. Although I wonder
what would happen to me if I HAD positioned myself opposite you, what with
this group of people behind you."

"The guild? They ask for nothing more than the odd bit of information, plus
the occassional 'discouragement' for those who go outside their laws. They
expect me to start about as much as the guard does."

"And that will tell you that your comment about me always looking to benefit
myself the most was wrong. Last night's escapade benefitted you and charity
more than I. All I received was a favor which I expect you'll want to repay
--even to someone as supposedly 'disreputable' as me--, some breakfast, and
a 'souvenier'. Heck, the guild's not even as worried about Jaq since I told
them taht I got the impression he was leaving things alone, at least for a
while, in Generica."

Brent picked up the advertisement, which had made its way around the room
during the conversation. "And speaking of leaving and Guilds, I could easily
head you to the Cartographers Guild today."

Brent paused, hoping all of this would work out. "So, what's the story? What
do you decide? And oon't forget about our newcomers, here:", he said, pointing
towards Simon and Phillipe, "I'm sure they have soemthing to say!"

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Michael Sander
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