h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

[Yuric] Right, I'll go and round up some of the others

*he darts off into the network of buildings and returns several minutes later with 10 Wolf Knights*

Wow, all I wanted to do was talk to them not scare them to death

[Generic Wolf Knight #6] Diplomacy is the last weapon of the warrior

And the first weapon of those who want to avoid bloodshed

Lupisberg...? Lupis... *Remembers something.*

You mean those wolf people that showed up near the end of the last attack?

*Notices the wolfmen*

These are those from Lupisberg? Five of ye come with me, the rest stay here. If the magicians enter, stay outside unless ye hear trouble.

*Indicates Wolf, Thurin and the other wolf knights*

You mean these guys

*the knight who spoke up looks like a petulant child who's been admonished by a parent*

[Thurin] Look, why don't the knights hang back, but remain visible. If they keep their swords sheathed there's little chance of anyone getting accidentaly hurt. While a group of us go and see if we can arange to speak to the ringleaders

Ok I agree with Thurin, I think we should speak to the rabble rousers

A man uses violence only when words fail, the lady is correct.
*Elwyn stops with her bow and arrows and felt reassured that she's strong-willed*
*glances at the ppl, then swiftly notched an arrow*

[Thurin] Might I suggest a selection of the more senior wizards here, they may be offended if we send in 'minor' dignitaries. I could go with them or I could stay with my men. Lumien, I do not think you should go, let Polonius go in your stead, if it does get messy we don't want you hurt

Exactly, why shouldn't I go in? I've been in dangerous situations before?

*Wolf who could see this coming buries his face in his hand, Thurin however just looks at her in an almost patronising way and, in a voice like that used to answer a child who's asked what colour the sky is replies*

[Thurin] Because, if it does turn nasty, then one or more of us may be injured. Now you, as the senior healer, may then be needed, however you'll be no use to anyone with a 3 foot broadsword sticking through your chest. If you put as much effort into thinking about what may happen as you do into getting offended and worked up then I wouldn't be needing to explain this to you

I'll go. They captured me once, so it won't happen again...Also if I die, I should come back as a lich and be able to continue.

Though as they say in my wor......land, the greatest victory is the battle not fought.

*Turns to Shaylar* I know you like him, but...

And who's saying I'm going to get hurt? I was on my own for fifteen years without anyone caring if /anything/ got stuck through my chest! I can take care of myself!

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*At this point Thurin visibly loses his temper*

[Thuring] I don't give a damn whether you can take care of your self, it's whether you'll be in any condition to look after others I care about, if you weren't the most senior healer in Imardin I wouldn't care if you walked up to that building and got you bl**dy head blown off. As it stands you're more important alive than dead.

*Gets about an inch from Thurin's face, and just looks into his eyes. She speaks in a very soft voice, forcing everyone to make an effort to listen.*

I'll stay put. Don't get your tail in a knot. But I don't appreciate being talked down to.

*Thurin replise in a likewise soft voice*

[Thurin] Well think before you get het up in future... and I lied I would care if you got hurt...

*turning from her he mutters the rest of his sentence to himself*

[Thurin] Because that would hurt Wolf a great deal