...jumped back quickly to avoid a rush of people trying to push their way through the entrance to the inn. Ditka stumbled, nearly overbalanced and fell to the dirt, then managed to right himself.
"Having a little trouble this morning Ditka?"
Ditka recognized the voice behind him and turned to see his old friend Scronan, grinning broadly. Scronan was accompanied by Adam, also a good friend and a wizard of some repute in the town.
"Yeah, I think I overdid it last night," replied Ditka ruefully, rubbing his pounding temples. "What's all the commotion about?"
Adams eyebrows picked up. "You don't know?"
Ditka shook his head.
"Gerath is forming a party to accompany you on some grand quest," explained Scronan. "We were just on our way there to apply."
"Well, lets not keep the old fool waiting," mumbled Ditka. The three companions pushed their way through the crowd and into the dark interior of the inn.
|