NanoSteps Brainstorming 3 - And a Step to the Right

[Bob Schroeck]

"Oh. My. God."

At the completely out-of-character sound of out-and-out awe in
Tink's usually surly voice, Cyd spun in her seat. She'd intended
to stare at the guild's ranger but her gaze never made it -- it
got caught on the handsome, athletic blond man in grey motorcycle
leathers who was striding through Cheesybeards toward their table,
an equally grey helmet dangling jauntily from one hand.

He smiled at them, and Cyd felt her heart stop for a moment. Next
to her Tink made a wordless dreamy sound of approval, followed a
moment later by an appreciative "Not bad," whispered by Clara.

A moment later he stood at one corner of the table, between Vork
and Zaboo, who twisted in their seats to look up at him. "The
Knights of Good, I hope?" he asked, still smiling.

"I, we," Cyd squeaked, then cleared her throat before trying
again. "Yes, yes, that's us. And you are...?"

"I'm Doug Sangnoir," he said, holding out a hand which Vork
absently shook. "I'm Lhun, the Wild Mage you invited to join
your guild." He gave a little wave to the entire table. "Hi!"

Spoiler

-- The Guild