"Just returning a favor," the Champion says, smiling down at him, a look of nearly unbearable splendor. "Or several: you've done us years of service, after all. Are you repaid? For what I promised, at least?"
Before Merriman can answer, the Champion notices others approaching, and turns to face them. "I think," he calls to Tom and Wellard, "the traditional way to start is 'fear not.'"
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Date: 2006-06-19 04:12 am (UTC)Before Merriman can answer, the Champion notices others approaching, and turns to face them. "I think," he calls to Tom and Wellard, "the traditional way to start is 'fear not.'"