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</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoPlainText"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p><font face="Calibri"> </font></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoPlainText"><font face="Calibri">Ha'Kell just smiles at seeing his friends again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Telling of his mild adventures in the Dark
Lands, leaving out the time with the nice wizardess in the DL, and Ba'ru.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He appears happy with the land, whilst he
hasn't decided what he will do with the land.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Perhaps he will purchase more and more land until he can really spread
out and relax. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His clothes and armor
haven't changed much, in fact, they appear to be the same travel worn items he
was wearing when the group met him in the Citadel in the Dark Lands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They've been washed and smell better, but
still his same old traveling clothes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That hat and cloak are more well worn but sturdy.<o:p></o:p></font></div><div>
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoPlainText"><font face="Calibri">The handsome half-elf rarely goes after the ladies,
letting Raban have the fun, but he knows his appearance is as striking as the
bard's, possibly more striking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
definitely less intimidating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this
case he'll flirt with the cute waitress and be his charming self.<o:p></o:p></font></div><div>
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoPlainText"><font face="Calibri">Those seeing his new shield can tell Kell is very happy
with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The large-ish round shield is
very unique - all ebony wood with silver inlays and expertly-crafted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The magical strength of the shield is equal
to most metal shields, yet it is lighter and moves quicker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the sheath for a dagger or wand and other
items and Kell is proud of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sparkle
in his pale blue eye shows he's not yet done with this shield.<o:p></o:p></font></div><div>
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoPlainText"><font face="Calibri">Kiet's shield is nearly the equal of Kell's, with
slightly different abilities tailored for his friend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The same sparkle is seen in his eye while
discussing Kiet's shield.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even the small
gift of a few arrows to Fremea makes him smile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Hopefully she'll find those few arrows useful in tight situations.<o:p></o:p></font></div><div>
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</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoPlainText"><font face="Calibri">Smiling at Kaylle, "1588? That's good, but really
must try the 1612, it's even better." then he gives the cute waitress a
sly wink and orders 2 more wines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>"The 1604 port-wine from vineyards of Sterling is fantastic! Now to
get Cholan to order some, it is a bargain at 8 gold per bottle."<o:p></o:p></font></div><div>
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</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoPlainText"><font face="Calibri">Arawn's offer of teaching is amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That's a long term commitment to learning
about the history and culture and more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Alfar's views will be different from the elves and even the faerries since he
is from the Upper World yet still interesting and close to the other Sidh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thinking for a moment then another moment
Kell agrees, although he knows his empathy is far below that of most Sidh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The history and culture and views can only
help him over time.<o:p></o:p></font></div><div>
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