[pnpgm] Update #119 - Raddok

[Bessie Hadley]

Raddok, translating as best as he can the Marentian-Dwarf Elder parts of the discussion & story of the accused thief - what was her name, Saeyah, Siyah, Fonn? - & feels some sympathy for what seems to be extremely bad luck for the stranger with one eye. Although he says nothing, he, too, is willing to let the Katai woman travel with them, rather than just see her killed, or abandoned to perhaps starve in the wilderness.

He feels some relief that Dorhak accepts her accompanying them, even if as a prisoner. Although he's surprised initially at what seems a bit harsh, he thinks about Dorhak's decision. He suddenly realizes, in the midst of translating the last of Dorhak's words to the villagers, that they really know nothing about this young woman, and she had seemed extremely angry and willing to fight. He begins to understand Dorhak's decision - over the mountain trail the next few days, they'll have further opportunity to get to know her, whether or not she might be reliable as a member of a group, even if she is only allowed to speak/share information
during meals.

Once the talking seems to have come to an end, & he has a chance, Raddok will turn to Tsia, pat his chest, & with a small nod of his head and a small smile. He says, "Hello (with a friendly wave), my name is Raddok." He waits to see if the others will give their names (he is sure some of them have, those speaking Katai anyway) - he had spoken aloud without thinking hard about it - he knew giving out his name could be considered giving out some kind of power over him, so he would not give out any other name in the party. He does not know what Kiet, Z'leyra & Arawn have said to her, but it had to be reassuring, as she had definitely calmed down - at least a little bit, although she was still definitely angry. She seemed very frustrated, and must be, being as until now, no one had seemed to understand anything she had said. Raddok was willing to suspend any final judgement for now, and will be prepared to do his share at what now seems to be an additional guard duty.


Bess L. Hadley