The town square hums under fresh banners and wet mortar. Garth stands close to Ma, quarterstaff loose in one hand, his nose working the air as if the whole deal hangs on scent.
Garth Braun
Name the terms, then. I want food, not trouble.
A slim woman slips between two townsfolk, eyes fixed on Ma's satchel. She slows at the edge of the circle, fingers twitching near her skirt.
Carlotta Smit
That bag smells better than the market.
The Herald glances down from the balcony, distracted just long enough for the crowd to lean in. Beniman keeps his cold stare on the square below.
Carlotta Smit
If that's for trade, I can carry it away safer than these louts can.
Garth angles his body between Carlotta and Ma, not threatening yet, just enough to claim the space. The moment opens, tense but workable.
✓ Quest Accepted
Protect the supplies from Carlotta
✓ Quest Accepted
Negotiate a peaceful arrangement with Garth Braun
“How About Levaeing The Nation To go to north Mai”
SUCCESS (Fair Agility, rolled -1)