[ooc: Yep, it's been in progress for a long time. Progress, KS, that is.

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Arthur "Power drain? Was that the sucking sound coming from my robes? Yes, I caught a couple of bags in the chest while you were fixing your arm."
Arthur confers with John for a moment, then turns to face the group.
Arthur "John and I think we should probably get back to the baron, or at least back to the manor. We need to check on the bandits which were headed there. There isn't any pressing reason for us to stay here since the bandits are gone and the bug and psi are incapcitated. We can come back later, or we could bring them along with us, if need be. And John's first responsibility is to the baron, even though this adventuring thing is fun."
John "Yes, and there is the small matter of my workroom to attend to."
He rolls his eyes. "Actually, I have another important matter to attend to. Jack, D, Narp, I need you as witnesses. Should Arthur survive the battle with the bandits at the manor, or if there is no battle, the third signet ring shall be his. If I am killed in the battle, I solemnly charge Narp to act as my agent and to surrender the ring to Arthur."
Arthur looks at John in surprise for a moment, then turns to the rest of the group. "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's find out what's going on out there!"
He mumbles something to himself, then recalls the scrying spell they were using earlier.
[ooc: I'll let someone else decide what's happening out there.

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[ August 10, 2003, 20:46: Message edited by: Krsqk ]