Wait, Summer territory? Mapping out the Thorns? What is Cole on about?
"You do realize the Hedge is mutable on its own accord, not to mention by powerful Lost and the True? Most maps wouldn't do you any good, in fact it's a great way to wander where you don't want to be" And then the Iron Spear smith says something that really grinds Abraham's gears!
"A pretty face and a nice voice? Is that all I am to you?" The tone reverberates in mock hurt. A theatrical sigh follows as the knight-errant fishes out a coin from his pocket. Springing it high up in the air, the Flowering unsheathes his sword and seconds later, where there was a whole now are two halves, resting in Abe's palm for all to see.
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"First rule of Hedge survival? Looks are deceiving" A grin is flashed, wide and with a predatory undertone, making the Cheshire Cat come to mind "Still, I wouldn't mind a blade made as skillfully as that flower. We can discuss it after the expedition" He also nods to Exegesis. He wanted to see swordplay in action? Here's a taste.
"I never was one for armor. A bit too obvious in most cases, and restricts movement. Still, if you want raw materials I can get you some - briar wolf, cockatrice, basilisk, you name it. In fact, there still might be some left from my latest trip. The smoked meat is on the tables over yonder, all the rest is in storage" Abraham smiles. Is it posturing if you advertise the skills you actually have?
And then the Vernal sovereign makes her grand entrance and, with a laugh, Abraham Norton bows in her direction "The woman of the hour! And it doesn't seem like she plans a speech..."
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